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Receiving the machine Identification plate Immediately check, when receiving the machine, that all the material indicated on delivery documents has been received and also that the machine has not been damaged in transit. If it has been damaged, this damage must be immediately reported to the shipper and also to our customer service department.
SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Cock symbol Used to indicate the cock opening solenoid valve switch Brush symbol Used to indicate the main/brush motor switch Battery charge level symbol. Aspiration motor symbol. Indicates the aspiration motor switch. Brake symbol. Indicates the hand brake engaged signal lamp. Used over the emergency brake lever. Squeegee lift/lower symbol.
GENERAL RULES OF SECURITY The rules below have to be followed carefully in order to avoid damages to the operator and to the machine. Read the labels carefully on the machine. Do not cover them for any reason and replace them immediately if damaged The machine must be used exclusively by authorized staff that has been instructed for its use During the working of the machine, pay attention to other people and especially to the children Do not mix different detergents, avoiding harmful odours...
MACHINE PREPARATION 1. HANDLING OF THE PACKED MACHINE The machine is packed in a specific package provided on a pallet for the handling with fork trucks. Do not place more than two packages on top of each other. The total weight is : 187 kg, machines without traction The overall dimensions are: A : 1140 mm MAXIMA 50/450/500/452/502...
MACHINE PREPARATION 3. INSTALLATION OF THE BATTERIES INTO THE MACHINE The batteries must be housed in the battery compartment below the recovery tank. They must be handled using special hoisting equipment with suitable grasping systems and designed to support the weight of the batteries. The batteries must also conform to the requirements given in CEI 21-5 standards.
MACHINE PREPARATION 7. CONNECTION OF THE BATTERY CONNECTOR The battery connector (2) has to be connected to the connector of the machine (1) 8. BATTERIES’ INDICATOR (machines with traction) The batteries’ indicator is digital with 4 fixed positions and a blinking one. The numbers, which appear on the display, show the approximate charge level.
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MACHINE PREPARATION 11. ADJUSTMENT SQUEEGEE INCLINATION During working operation, the rear rubber has to work slightly tilted backwards and this equally in its whole length for about 5mm. Should it be necessary to increase the rubber bending in the central part, then tilt the squeegee body backwards and turn the adjuster (1) counterclockwise.
MACHINE PREPARATION 13. ASSEMBLY CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 1. Brake the machine acting upon the lever (1) 2. Lift the brush base acting upon the lever (2) 3. Turn the key (1) into position “0” and take it of 4. Remove the lateral right splash guard (see DISASSEMBLY AND CLEANING OF THE BRUSH UNIT) ATTENTION! Use gloves for this operation in order to protect your hands 1.
PERFORMANCE 1. SETTING FOR WORK 1. Set the machine up for operation. 2. Check that the parking brake is released (1). 3. Connect the connector to the batteries (2). 4. Turn the main switch key (3) a quarter turn clockwise. The battey led display immediately comes 5.
PERFORMANCE 2. OVERFLOW DEVICE The machine is equipped with a float, which intervenes when the recovery tank is full causing the closure of the suction hose. In this case, it is necessary to proceed with the emptying of the recovery tank taking off the plug of the exhaust pipe.
ON COMPLETION OF THE WORK At the end of the work day, before performing any type of maintenance: Close cock (3). Raise base (1). Raise squeegee (2) Turn off brush switch 1). Turn off aspiration motor switch (2). Move the machine to the water disposal point. Turn key (3) to turn the machine off.
DAILY MAINTENANCE 1. CLEANING RECOVERY TANK 1. Open the hood (1). 2. Remove the drain tube (2) from its seat. 3. Empty the tank through the drain tube by turning the knob a few turns and then pulling out the plug.
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DAILY MAINTENANCE 4. REPLACEMENT OF THE SQUEEGEE RUBBERS Check the squeegee rubber wear and if necessary, change them. To replace them: 1. Take off the suction hose from its coupling. 2. Take off the the pin from the stud bolt. 3.
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DAILY MAINTENANCE 3. Clean the hopper as under item 13, paragraph “ON COMPLETION OF THE WORK” 4. Make sure that, at the brushes ends nothing is coiled up like wires, plastic or anything else which does not allow the free brushes rotation. Otherwise: Unscrew the wing nut (1) Take off the plate (2) Remove the splash guard (3)
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE CLEANING OF THE SQUEEGEE HOSE Weekly or whenever suction seems to be unsatisfactory check that the squeegee hose is not obstructed. Eventually, clean it proceeding as follows: 5. Take off the hose from its coupling on the squeegee 6.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 1. INSUFFICIENT WATER ON TO THE BRUSH 4. Check that the cock is open (signal lamp on). 5. Check that there is water in the solution tank. 2. MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN WELL 6. Check the condition of the brushes and replace if necessary (brushes must be replaced when bristles are 15 mm.
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SMALTIMENTO ATTENZIONE: Il prodotto, giunto a fine vita, deve essere conferito ai punti di raccolta differenziata messi a disposizione dell'utente finale.
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CHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHES POLYPROPYLENE BRUSH (PPL) It is used on all types of floors which are hot water resistant (not more than 60 C). The Polypropylene brush is nonhygroscopic and therefore conserves its characteristics even if working in the wet conditions. NYLON BRUSH It is used on all types of floors with excellent wear and hot water resistance (more than 60 C).
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CE STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE model Maxima 450/500/452/502/650/50 The undersigned company: FIMAP S.p.A. Via Invalidi del Lavoro n.1 37050 Santa Maria di Zevio (VR) states under its own exclusive responsibility that the product FLOOR SCRUBBING MACHINE model Maxima 450/500/452/502/650/50 complies with the provisions of Directives: 98/37/EEC: Machine directive.
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Service Distributor. If the original part is returned within the warranty policy period from date of delivery for inspection by Betco and is found to be defective the owner will be credited for the cost of replacement parts plus shipping and handling.
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