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Columbus RA 43 Operating Manual

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RA 43    K 40
RA 55    K 40
Please read these instructions
carefully before starting the machine !
Operating manual
for automatic scrubbers and accessories
This machine is
intended for uindustrial
and profesional use
only !

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  • Page 1 RA 43    K 40 Operating manual RA 55    K 40 for automatic scrubbers and accessories This machine is intended for uindustrial Please read these instructions and profesional use carefully before starting the machine !

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 Table of contents 1 General ................................... 3 1.1 About this operating manual ............................ 3 1.2 Manufacturer ................................3 1.3 Liability and Warranty ............................... 3 1.4 Explanation of symbols ............................3 1.5 Spare parts ................................

  • Page 3: General

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 1 General 1.1 About this operating manual This operating manual contains important information for those concerned with the set up and use of the appliance and is designed to ensure safe and proper use of the equipment.

  • Page 4: Spare Parts

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 WARNING! Danger of electric shock! This symbol draws attention to the danger of an electric shock. In the case of non-observance of these safety instructions there is a danger of injury or death. Such work may only be carried out by a properly qualified electrician.

  • Page 5: Safety

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 2 Safety This chapter contains an overview of all important safety aspects. In addition, the individual sections contain specific safety instructions on how to avoid danger, indicated with appropriate symbols. Furthermore, the pictograms, signs and instructions on the appliance must be observed and kept in a readable condition.

  • Page 6: Proper Use

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 2.3 Proper use The operational safety of the appliance is only guaranteed when the equipment is used according to the instructions contained in the operating manual. The automatic scrubber is only designed for cleaning waterproof and abrasion resistant floor coverings inside buildings.
  • Page 7 Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 WARNING! Danger of electric shock! Electricity can cause serious injuries. If the insulation or an individual component is damaged there may be a risk of a fatal electric shock. Therefore: –...

  • Page 8: Operating Personnel

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 WARNING! Risk of injury through slipping! When working with the appliance always wear non-skid safety shoes and ensure that any cleaning fluid which has leaked out is completely cleaned up.

  • Page 9: Design Overview And Features

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 3 Design overview and features 3.1 Appliance overview Appliance overview Tank lid Control panel Handle Recovery tank drainage hose Solution tank drainage hose Squeegee control lever Connecting cable Squeegee Air filter...

  • Page 10: Appliance Description/Functions

    The amount of cleaning solution can be regulated at the control panel. 4 Technical data RA 43    K 40 RA 55    K 40 Technical data...

  • Page 11: Transport, Packaging And Storage

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 5 Transport, packaging and storage 5.1 Safety instructions WARNING! Risk of injury! During transportation or during loading and unloading there is a risk of injury from falling parts. The appliance may be damaged or destroyed if transported in the wrong way. For this reason the following safety instructions should be observed: –...

  • Page 12: Assembly

    Before carrying out any assembly work, make sure the appliance is switched off and pull out the mains plug and charging plug. 6.1 Before assembly Check delivery for completeness before assembly. RA 43    K 40 RA 55    K 40 Scope of delivery Automatic scrubber...

  • Page 13: Cleaning Tool Attach/Remove

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 6.3 Cleaning tool attach/remove WARNING! Risk of injury from rotating parts! Before attaching or removing the cleaning tool ensure that the automatic scrubber is completely switched off! Wear protective gloves! Attaching the cleaning tool: Switch off the automatic scrubber completely.

  • Page 14: Operation

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 Preparing the automatic scrubber for connection to the mains supply: 1. Provide strain relief by forming a loop in the extension cable (1), about 30 cm from the coupling (2).
  • Page 15 Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 7.1.2 Handle adjustment Handle adjustment: 1. Switch off the automatic scrubber completely. Keep hold of the handle (1) with one hand. 2. Turn both star knobs (2) 2 to 3 turns counterclockwise to loosen them so that the handle (1) can be rotated.

  • Page 16: Operation During Cleaning Work

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 7.1.5 Transporting the automatic scrubber up and down stairs Thanks to its design the automatic scrubber can easily be moved downstairs. For this purpose the squeegee together with its scissor-type mounting must first be removed: 1.
  • Page 17 Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 Switching the brush unit On: Hold the handle with one hand. Slowly turn the knob to the right until the brush unit starts. Switching the brush unit Off: Hold the handle with one hand.

  • Page 18: Working With The Automatic Scrubber

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 Automatic motor protection fuses The automatic scrubber is protected by two automatic fuses at the rear of the scrubber: Suction motor fuse (1) Brush motor fuse (2) Fig. 13 Automatic protection fuses 7.3 Working with the automatic scrubber...

  • Page 19: Tasks After Finishing Cleaning

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 7.4 Tasks after finishing cleaning 7.4.1 Disposing of waste water and cleaning the tank ATTENTION! Dispose of waste water and cleaning solution in accordance with current environmental protection regulations, collect and recycle where possible.
  • Page 20 Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 7.4.3 Cleaning/checking the float ATTENTION! A dirty or damaged float can ruin the equipment. Never use the appliance if the float is dirty or damaged. Only clean carefully by hand with clean water.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 8 Maintenance WARNING! Risk of injury! Danger to people and objects may originate from the appliance. Work on and with the appliance may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with all the safety instructions given in Chapter "Safety"...

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Automatic scrubber RA 43K 40 Automatic scrubber RA 55K 40 9 Troubleshooting WARNING! Risk of injury! Danger to people and objects may originate from the appliance. Work on and with the appliance may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with all the safety instructions given in Chapter "Safety"...

  • Page 23: Accessories

    – as well as any modifications valid at the time the declaration was made. Product: Automatic scrubber RA 43    K 40 Types: 230 V, 800 W RA 55    K 40...
  • Page 24 G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG columbus Reinigungsmaschinen Postfach 50 09 60 70339 Stutgart Telefon +49(0)711 / 9544-950 Telefax +49(0)711 / 9544-94 70100800 info@columbus-clean.com www.columbus-clean.com...

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