Orbis Compact User Manual
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1. A Tacony Company User instructions Orbis Compact OB28240 Rotary floor cleaning machine CAUTION READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE MACHINE 03 8069 0000 Iss 1 09 06 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 Contents 1 Product information sse 1 1 Important safety advice rrnrnonvnevnvernrvrnvnnnenevenernnernevnnnnvenerenernrve 1 2 Guidelines for the operator sse 1 3 Transporting the machine mmmennnenvnnnvvnnvnvonnrrvnnnvrnnnerennnvrnnnvenensnn 2 Preparing Tor use soe Dean Lud 2 1 Electrical 3 Controls 3 1 Fitting pads Connection D RH 3 2 Adjusting the handle height eeerrvnnrrvnnnnvrnnnvrnnnnvrnnnvvnnrnvrernnrnernvrenenn 4 Operation 4 1 Starting the machine u sssneeeererene renerne renerne rr 4 2 Polishing 4 3 Scrubbing and Shampooing eee 4 4 Fitting the solution tank osrrrnnnnnnnnvnnnnnvrrnnnronnvnnnnnnnnvnnnnenvrnnnsennnnnne 5 Storage 6 Maintenance 7 1 eren eene 7 After sales service oon cccccccccecceccesceeseerececersereceeeereeeeeeneens 8 Guarantee 9 Technical specification saae 10 Accessories ERE ved 11 Fault diagnosis o eet lee 12 Declaration of conformity sss IMPORTANT READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE 1 Product information These floor cleaning machines are designed for t2. cord in place on handle when machine is not in use Neon indicator on handle Lights when the machine is connected to the power supply 3 1 Fitting a brush or drive disc WARNING This appliance has been designed for use with the brushes pad driver and pads specified by the manufacturer The fitting of other accessories may affect its performance and safety Always ensure machine is unplugged before Miting or removing parts e Adjust handle to the fully upright position e Pull handle down until it rests on the floor and the brush guard is raised e Fit the brush drive disc onto the drive plate and rotate it anti clockwise until secure e Return machine to its normal upright position in readiness for starting IMPORTANT Never allow the cleaning head to rest on a brush or pad when not in use 3 2 Adjusting the handle height Select the most comfortable handle height using the adjustment lever as previously described see Controls and lock in position 4 Operation The normal movement of a machine in use is from side to side across the floor This is achieved automatically by raising or lowering the handle whilst it is engaged in the normal working position Lowering the handle thereby increasing the pressure at the rear of the brush drive disc moves the machine to the left Raising the handle increasing the pressure on the front of the brush drive disc moves the machine to the right Inexperienced users ar
3. can cause considerable dangers to the user Enquire about the Truvox low cost and efficient Maintenance Contract 8 Guarantee Your product is guaranteed for two years from the date of original purchase or hire purchase against defects in materials or workmanship during manufacture Within the guarantee period we undertake at our discretion to repair or replace free of charge to the purchaser any part found to be defective subject to the following conditions CONDITIONS 1 Claims made under the terms of the guarantee must be supported by the original invoice bill of sale issued at the time of sale or the machine Serial No 2 For claims under this guarantee contact the supplier from whom you purchased the product who will arrange the appropriate action Do not initially return the product as this could result in transit damage 3 Neither Truvox nor its distibutor shall be liable for any incidental or consequential loss 4 This guarantee is governed by the laws of England 5 This guarantee does not cover any of the following Periodic maintenance and repair or replacement of parts due to normal wear and tear Damage caused by accident misuse or neglect or the fitting of other than genuine Truvox parts Defects in other than genuine Truvox parts or repairs modifications or adjustments performed by other than a Truvox service engineer or authorised service agent Costs and risks of transport relating
4. ch chain ring from lever 5 Storage Always unplug and wipe down and dry the machine after use The machine should normally be stored with the handle in the fully upright position Wrap supply cord around the handlebar and cable winder ensuring that the plug is not trailing on the floor Store the machine ina dry indoor area only Never store the machine with a pad or brush fitted as this causes distortion and results in instability during operation 6 Maintenance WARNING Before undertaking maintenance operations or adjustments switch off machine and unplug from the electricity supply The machine requires minimum maintenance apart from the following checks by the operator Supply cord Regularly inspect sheath plug and cord anchorage for damage or loose connection Body of the machine Clean with a damp cloth Air vents Check for dust accumulation around the air inlet and outlet vents of the motor cooling air system and clean if necessary Blocked vents will cause the motor to overheat and may lead to premature failure Warranty claims for this type of damage will not be accepted e Solution tank Check water flow if restricted inspect hoses and tubes for blockage or kinks Dismantle control valve to clean if necessary Check switch interlock for correct operation Motor overload cut out All machines are fitted with an automatic reset motor overload cut out The cut out will opera
5. directly or indirectly to the guarantee of this product Consumable items such as brushes drive discs filters and vacuum skirts This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights nor your rights against the supplier arising from their sales or purchase contract Truvox International Limited policy is one of continual product development and we reserve the right to alter specifications without prior notice 9 Technical Specification All models Class construction Enclosure to IPX4 Fitted with 15m supply cord type HOSVV F 3x1 0mm 10A and non rewireable plug Working width cm Pad diameter cm Pad pressure gm cm Voltage a c V Frequency Hz 50 Motor speed rpm 1400 Motor rating W 550 Handle height cm 115 Weight kg 22 Noise Level see note 1 dB A 71 4 Handle vibration see note 2 m s 2 5 1 Noise levels measured at a distance of 1 metre from machine and 1 6 metres above floor when scrubbing a hard floor Measurements recorded using a hand held meter 2 Handle vibration does not exceed 2 5 m s when operating on any surface with brush or pads Measurements recorded by an independent test laboratory 10 Accessories Item Part No Usage Polypropylene scrubbing brush 05 4442 0000 Wet scrubbing Shampoo brush 05 4443 0000 Carpet cleaning Gumati polishing brush 05 4444 0000 Polishing Standard drive disc see note 1 05 4441 0000 Retains cleaning pads Solu
6. e advised to practise controlling the machine on a smooth floor until they can handle the machine confidently Practice and some strength are required to operate the machine on uneven floors The rear transport wheels should be raised off the floor whilst cleaning Fig 3 Effective cleaning and polishing is achieved by moving the machine in a backwards direction Do not leave the machine standing ona brush or pad when not in use 4 1 Starting the machine e Fully unwind the supply cord from the handle and plug into a convenient socket outlet The neon indicator on the handle should light showing that power is available With the handle set at a convenient working height and with both left and right hands on the handle depress both interlock buttons with the thumbs and squeeze both switch triggers to start the machine Fig 2 Ensure transport wheels are not touching the floor during start up and operation Fig 3 e Once the machine has started the interlock buttons should be released To stop the machine release both switch triggers 4 2 Polishing Fit polishing brush or drive disc and pad suitable for the surface to be polished see Accessories Apply polish to the floor in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Do not keep the machine rotating on one spot for more than 3 seconds as this could cause overheating and damage the floor surface 4 3 Scrubbing and Shampooing e For scrubbing or shampoo
7. g transposed harmonised European Standards and technical specifications BS EN 50081 1 BS EN 55014 1 amp 2 BS EN 60335 1 and BS EN 60335 2 67 and is in conformity with the Machinery Directive 89 392 EEC and subsequent amendments the Low Voltage Directive 73 23 EEC and subsequent amendments and the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC and subsequent amendments Signed in SOUTHAMPTON England on the 1 day of September 2006 Signature M i Sud i Name Malcolm Eneas Position New Product Development Manager 10 Truvox International Limited Third Avenue Millbrook Southampton Hampshire 015 OLE England Tel 44 0 23 8070 2200 Fax 44 0 23 8070 5001 e mail truvox truvox com Web www truvox com A Tacony Company
8. he scrubbing and polishing of hard floors and or shampooing of carpets in indoor areas They should not be used in outdoor areas or where excessive moisture is present The following instructions contain important information about the machines and safety advice for the operator Equipment must be operated serviced and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions If in doubt contact the supplier of your machine These instructions are valid for the following models Orbis OB28240 in all voltage variants 1 1 Important Safety Advice When using electrical equipment basic safety precautions should be followed including the following e Read all instructions carefully before use Keep children and unauthorised persons away from the machine when in use e Do not leave the machine connected to the electricity supply when not in use always remove the plug from the socket outlet e Switch off the machine before removing the plug e When unplugging pull the plug not the supply cord e Keep the power supply cord clear of moving parts During operation hazard may occur when running the machine over the power supply cord Do not operate the machine with a damaged supply cord or plug or after the machine malfunctions or is damaged in any way Contact an authorised Service Agent for repair or adjustment e The plug of the power supply cord must be removed from the socket outlet before commencing clea
9. hout assistance Incorrect lifting techniques may result in personal injury The machine can be moved to the area to be cleaned by wheeling on its rear transport wheels With the handle in the upright position tip the machine backward to raise the head off the floor and push machine Stair Transport Detach accessory tilt handle and hold machine by the handgrip and the brush housing 2 persons Although the wheels would allow the operator to negotiate most stairs by pulling pushing the machine up or down the machine weighs 22kg and there is a risk that the operator may lose control of the machine or strain themselves so we advise against climbing or descending stairs in this way When transporting the machine between Separate sites in a car or van the handle can be locked in the folded position Anchor the machine securely so that it cannot slide about in transit 2 Preparing for use 2 1 Electrical connection Before connecting the machine to the power supply check that your supply voltage corresponds with that marked on the rating label on the handle of the machine The power supply cord plus any extension leads should not exceed 30m in total otherwise you may experience problems starting up the machine The cross section of any extension cable wiring must be at least 2 5 mm UK only The supply cord is fitted with a non rewireable plug containing a 13 amp fuse Should the fuse require replacement it must
10. ing the solution tank must be fitted as described see Fitting the solution tank e Fit a brush or drive disc and pad suitable for the surface to be cleaned see Accessories e Fill the solution tank with water and an appropriate measure of detergent IMPORTANT Use only cleaning agents suitable for automatic machines i e low foaming and follow the chemical manufactuers directions regarding use handling disposal and health and safety provisions Using other chemical products e g chlorinated products can damage or destroy the machine Before starting the machine release a liberal amount of cleaning solution from the tank to the floor The flow of solution from the tank is controlled by moving the left hand lever Releasing the lever stops the flow Proceed to operate the machine in the normal manner releasing more cleaning solution from time to time as required Do not keep the machine rotating on one spot for more than 3 seconds as this could cause overheating and damage the floor surface Dirty water should not be allowed to accumulate on the floor it should be removed to prevent dirt from settling We suggest using a wet vacuum cleaner for this purpose When scrubbing shampooing is complete unplug the machine from the power supply empty the solution tank and clean and dry the machine IMPORTANT Dispose of unused cleaning solution in accordance with the manufacturer s directions 4 4 F
11. itting the solution tank NOTE The solution tank is supplied as an optional accessory item complete with attachments and fitting instructions Move the handle to the upright position and clamp the tank support bracket to the handle tube in the specified position Fig 4 Refer to the instructions supplied with the tank Take the solution tank and loop the control cord over the left hand operating lever and tie off to a suitable length Rest the solution tank on the support bracket with the handle tube in the groove on the back of the tank To secure the tank in position engage the locking bar on the back of the tank Adjust the length of the control cord by the spring loaded cord lock to ensure there is no tension on the cord when the flow control lever is not being used Take the plastic tube supplied and push into the connector on the underside of the solution tank and the other end onto the tube on the rop of the motor housing WARNING Please ensure the solution tank is correctly fastened to the machine when in use Failure to comply could result in possible damage to machine and or user WARNING Please ensure the solution tank is not filled above the maximum level indicated on the front of the tank failure to comply could result in possible damage to machine and or user 4 5 Removing the solution tank e Pull off plastic tube from machine base e Raise locking bar on back of tank e Lift off tank and deta
12. ning of the machine or undertaking maintenance operations e The power supply cord must be regularly inspected for signs of damage If the power supply cord is damaged it has to be replaced Do not use where hazardous dust is present e Do not use in an explosive atmosphere e Take care when using a machine near the top of stairs to avoid overbalancing 1 2 Guidelines for the operator Operators must be fully trained in the use of the machine in accordance with these instructions able to perform user maintenance and the correct selection of accessories i e brushes and pads etc Operators should be physically capable to manoeuvre transport and operate the machines Operators should be able to recognise unusual operation of the machine and report any problems Keep hands and feet well clear of rotating brushes Let the machine do the work Grip the handle as lightly as possible Stand with feet slightly apart to maintain good balance Avoid twisting the body more than 45 degrees Wear suitable footwear to avoid slipping Wear suitable clothing to keep dry and warm Where possible implement job rotation and adequate rest periods to avoid continuous use of the same muscles Do not smoke when using the machine CAUTION This machine is for dry use only and should not be used or stored outdoors in wet conditions 1 3 Transporting the machine CAUTION THIS MACHINE IS HEAVY Do not attempt to lift the machine wit
13. only be replaced by a 13 amp fuse conforming to BS1362 and the fuse cover must be refitted If the fuse cover is lost the plug must not be used until the correct replacement cover is fitted IMPORTANT If the supply cord is damaged it must only be replaced by a special cord available from the manufacturer or an authorised service agent WARNING THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED 3 Controls The operating controls for all models are located on the handle Fig 1 1 Switch trigger left hand Used to switch motor ON and OFF Can only be operated with handle in working position and if left hand interlock button 2 has previously been depressed 2 Interlock button left hand This must be depressed initially to enable left hand switch trigger to switch motor on 3 Switch trigger right hand Used to switch motor ON and OFF Can only be operated with handle in working position and if right hand interlock button 4 has previously been depressed 4 Interlock button right hand This must be depressed initially to enable right hand switch trigger to switch motor on 5 Handle adjustment lever Used to adjust handle to comfortable working height Note For safety reasons the machine cannot be operated unless the handle is moved to a working height 6 Solution feed lever Operates flow valve in solution tank if fitted Pull lever to release solution Release lever to stop flow Cable winder Used to hold supply
14. te to protect the motor from overheating by switching the machine off when there is excessive friction resistance to the cleaning head on the floor This is usually caused by the stickiness of the pad or floor Turn the cleaning pad over or if both sides are dirty replace with a clean pad It is not possible to obtain a good finish on the floor using a dirty pad Should the cut out operate it will reset automatically when the motor has cooled sufficiently usually after 15 30 mins IMPORTANT Should the machine fail to operate contact Truvox Customer Service Department for rapid attention After sales service Truvox machines are high quality machines that have been tested for safety by authorised technicians It is always apparent that after longer working periods electrical and mechanical components will show signs of wear and tear or ageing To maintain operational safety and reliability the following service interval has been defined Every year or after 250 hours Under extreme or specialised conditions and or insufficient maintenance shorter maintenance intervals are necessary Use only original Truvox spare parts Use of other spare parts will invalidate all warranty and liability claims Should you require after sales service please contact the supplier from whom you purchased the machine who will arrange service Repairs and servicing of Truvox products should only be performed by trained staff Improper repairs
15. tion tank 05 4435 0000 5 litre tank for scrubbing or shampooing Furniture guard 03 8061 0000 Additional protection from knocks Note1 Always use high quality 28cm pads Use of poor quality or incorrect size pads will affect machine performance Always replace pads when they are worn or dirty IMPORTANT Genuine accessories are only available from authorised Service Agents or Truvox Customer Service Dept 11 Fault diagnosis The following simple checks may be performed by the operator Trouble Remedy Machine not working neon Lack of voltage electrical Check fuse supply cord plug indicator not lit supply and socket outlet Machine not working neon Switch interlock incorrectly Check operating procedure in indicator lit operated instructions Machine wobbles or vibrates Pad worn or damaged Renew pad excessively Pad dirty Clean the pad Pad loose Tighten pad lock Pad off centre Reposition pad If the fuse blows several times the machine should be checked by an authorised Service Agent 12 Declaration of conformity EC Declaration of conformity We Truvox International Ltd Of Third Avenue Millorook Trading Estate Southampton SO15 OLE England declare that the machinery Make Rotary floor cleaning machines Type Orbis Model 0B28240 Serial Number from 000001 Year of Construction 2006 has been manufactured using the followin
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