Machine Operation - Viper Fang 20HD Owner's Manual

machine has gallon markers to help determine
the water level in the solution tank
: If you are filling the solution tank with a
bucket, make sure the bucket is clean. This will
prevent debris from clogging the lines or solenoid.
: Do not put any flammable materials
into solution tank. This can cause an explosion or
a fire. Only use recommended cleaning chemicals.
Contact your janitorial supply distributor for
recommendations on proper chemicals.

MACHINE OPERATION

: Do not operate machine unless you
have read and understand this manual.
1. Set control housing to a comfortable operating
height by squeezing together the two thumb
levers directly underneath the housing.
machine components, item #16)
2. Lower squeegee assembly to the floor by
releasing the lift lever from its locked position.
(see machine components, item #19)
3. Lower the brush head assembly to the floor by
pushing on the brush lift button on the control
console. (see machine components, item #7)
4. Turn main power to "on" position.
machine components, item #1)
5. Turn vacuum motor switch to "on" position.
(see machine components, item #2)
6. Turn the brush motor switch to "on" position.
(see machine components, item #4)
a. Brushes will not spin until the
operating triggers are pulled.
7. Turn the solution switch to "on" position.
machine components, item #6)
a. Solution will not begin to flow until
the operating triggers are pulled.
8. To begin scrubbing, pull on one or both of the
red operating triggers.
components, item #21)
are pulled, the brush will begin to spin, the
solution will begin to flow, and the machine
will propel itself.
9. This machine is self-propelled. The speed can
be controlled by a dial located on the right
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side of the control housing.
components, item #9)
10. This machine has reverse. In order to activate
reverse, there is a toggle switch located on the
left side of the control housing.
components, item #18)
must be pulled backwards and the red
operating triggers must be pressed to activate
reverse motion.
: Do not keep the machine in the same
position with the pad / brush spinning, or you
could cause damage to the floor.
11. Adjust amount of solution flow by turning the
solution control knob. Turn to the right for
more solution, or turn left for less solution.
(see machine components, item #8)
WHILE OPERATING MACHINE
1. Occasionally look through the clear recovery
tank lid to see if there is any foam build-up. If
excessive foam is found, add defoamer to the
recovery tank.
: Foam must not enter the float shut-off
screen, or damage can occur to the vacuum motor.
Foam will not activate the machines float shut-off
device.
2. Occasionally view the clear tube at the back
left of the machine to check the amount of
cleaning solution that is left in the machine.
3. Occasionally check the battery level meter.
(see machine components, item #3)
meter is in the red, recharge the batteries.
: When battery meter is in the red, do
not continue to operate the machine. Battery
damage may result.
4. If the squeegee assembly leaves streaks on the
floor, raise the squeegee off the floor and wipe
the blades down with a damp cloth.
: Do not use your fingers to wipe or
remove debris from the blades, as injury may
occur.
5. When the solution tank runs empty, turn off
the brush switch, solution switch and raise the
brush head. Keep the squeegee down and
continue to vacuum until all the dirty water is
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