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Powr-Flite PFMW14 Use and Care Manual

1. Transport Cart The transport cart provides for ease of movement when transporting the machine AN Warning Empty all liquid from the machine before using the transport cart Using the transport cart 1 With the machine handle in the upright position place the cart centrally alongside the ma chine 2 By holding the machine firmly tilt the handle away from your body Slide the cart base under the machine and strap it to the machine with the velcro 3 Ensure that the velcro strap is securely wrapped around the bottom handle 4 Now the cart is ready to use The machine can then be maneuvered easily while holding the top handle Side Brush To clean up to walls the side brush may be used Switch off and unplug the machine before fitting the side brush Fitting the side brush 1 Remove the front brush and brush shaft 2 Fix the shield assembly on the side plate 3 Insert the side brush through the shield and main brush Using the side brush 1 Tilt the machine at an angle move forward This way the dirty water thrown by the side brush will be collected by the rear brush 2 Use side brush only for washing the edges AFTER SALES SERVICE Should you require after sales service please contact the supplier from whom you purchased the machine who will ar range service Repairs and servicing should only be performed by trained staff Improper repairs can cause considerable danger to the user and void any wa
2. 7 Turn the machine sideways and wipe clean the conveyor and machine body with a damp cloth Fig xi 8 Re install the brushes after washing It is easier to push the brush shaft from the right hand side identified by the electrical cable 9 Store the machine in a dry indoor area only Warning Before undertaking any maintenance operations or adjustments switch off the machine and unplug from the electrical supply e Power cord Regularly inspect power cord plug and strain relief for damage or loose connection e Brushes For maximum life wash the brushes regularly Ensure machine is in Transport mode when not in use Store additional brushes in a vertical position to avoid bending of bristles Check for permanent bending of bristles in a particular di rection This may occur if the machine is operated for several days without removing the brushes which is not recom mended If this occurs reverse the brush so that the bent bristles are automatically straightened e Wiper Blade After years of use the wiper blade may wear If this occurs the water collection performance will decrease It should be replaced by an authorized service agent e Solution tank filter The filter prevents clogging of the drip holes in the tank Periodically clean the filter to ensure uniform discharge of liquid In case of non uniform discharge from the drip holes back flush the tank in running water Clean the drip holes using wire or a blunt pin
3. steam cleaners e Ensure all parts are fitted properly before operation ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS Before connecting the machine to the power supply check that your supply voltage corresponds with that marked on the rating label on the body of the machine THE WORKING PRINCIPLE 1 Cleaning liquid in the solution tank is applied to the floor by gravity through the solution manifold 2 The contra rotating brushes scrub the floor and also throw the dirty water on the conveyor drum The front brush does most of the scrubbing and drying The rear brush completes the scrubbing and collects the remaining water off the floor 3 A blade fitted to the dirty water tank wipes the drum and collects the dirty water KNOW YOUR MACHINE 1 Top handle 2 Solution control handle Solution tank 3 4 5 6 Inline solution filter 7 8 9 Bottom handle Dirty water tank 7 Component housing 8 Conveyor drum 9 Brush 10 Handle release pedal Warning This machine is heavy Do not attempt to lift the machine without assistance Incorrect lifting tech niques may result in personal injury PREPARING FOR USE UNPACK Bottom handle Machine body Component housing Solution tank Top handle and solution cable Handle LH amp RH Brush shafts 2 Screws amp washers Cable retainer Power cord Dirty water tank Handle knobs 1 The Powr Flite Multiwash 14 ships with the handle dismantle
4. handle further without pressing the pedal lowers the machine and engages the rotating brushes onto the floor To stop working take the handle to the vertical position Transport Working Mode Control Fe aa Slide this knob to TOP position Working Mode to operate the machine Slide this knob to BOT TOM position to move the machine and park the machine Warning Keeping the knob in the top position working mode and moving the machine will damage the brushes Brush Contact Control Solution Control Brush contact with the floor is adjustable in 4 steps contact is MINIMUM when the knob is fully down and MAXIMUM when it is fully raised This helps you to compensate for the wear of brushes and also to control the scrubbing effect If the machine does not move when the handle is lowered slide the transport working mode knob up one step By pulling the solution control handle up the cleaning solution is dispensed on the floor The solu tion stops once the solution control handle is released Pull Cable Connect Disconnect Control Insert the free end of solution cable into the valve body fitted in the auxiliary tank Press and twist clockwise to secure the cable end Similarly press and twist counter clockwise to disconnect the cable end Motor Circuit Breaker wad 30 SECONDS In the event of motor getting ove
5. COMMERCIAL FLOOR CARE EQUIPMENT MULTIWASH 14 OPERATOR S MANUAL WARNING OPERATOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT MW14 MAN 8 08 5 Product information 3 Important safety 3 e Guidelines for the 3 e Working 1 3 Know your 4 Preparing for use 5 ASSOMDIY coe pede ede es ee ee ete eee es 5 e Brush selection guide 6 e Brush identification 6 Controls 7 Operating machine 8 Care of the 9 Maintenance 9 10 After sales service 10 Electrical 11 Technical specifications 12 READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE PRODUCT INFORMATION This symbol is used in this manual to identify ticular
6. ad it shall be handed over to applicable collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic eguipment By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly you will help prevent potential negative consequence of the environment and human health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product please contact your local city office or household waste disposal service TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Specification Units Multiwash 14 Cleaning capacity sguare feet hr 5500 Cleaning width inches 14 Fresh water tank capacity gallons 1 Overall dimensions Height with handle inches A4 Height without handle inches 8 5 Width inches 17 5 Length inches 15 Weight Ibs 53 Ibs Noise level see note 1 dB A 69 Handle vibration see note 2 m s lt 2 5 Model Power supply Power W Brush speed rpm SD 110 VAC 2696 60Hz Single Phase 750 780 Theoretical Note 1 Noise levels measured at a distance of 3 28 feet from machine and 5 25 feet above floor when washing a hard floor Measurements recorded using a hand held meter 2 Handle vibration does not exceed 2 5 m s2 when operating on a smooth hard surface 3 Above dimensions are approx Since the companies policy is to continuously improve the product there could be changes without prior notice 13 COMMERCIAL FLOOR CARE EQUIPMENT A Tacony Company 3101 Wichita Court Ft Worth TX 76140 1755 Tel 800 880 2913 Fax 817 551 0700 www P
7. areas that are essential for your safety Please pass all safety instructions on to other persons operating this machine The Powr Flite floor cleaning machines are designed for use on smooth even floors in indoor areas They can be used on most floor surfaces including short pile carpet wood rubber and stone They should not be used on rough uneven surfaces We are confident the machines will give years of trouble free service coupled with ease of use and minimum main tenance Equipment must be operated serviced and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions If in doubt contact the supplier of your machine The following instructions contain important information about the machine and safety advice for the operator IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following instructions completely before operating the machine Any violation of the same will not only invalidate the warranty but may also result in a safety hazard e The machine must be unpacked and assembled in ac cordance with these instructions before connecting to the electrical supply e This machine should always be connected to a fully grounded power supply of the right voltage and frequen Cy e Keep the power supply cord away from moving parts During operation hazard may occur when running ma chine over the power cord e The machine must be disconnected from the power out let by pulling the plug out before changing t
8. d To assemble verify that all of the parts listed are included 2 Remove the hook which holds the bottom handle with the machine body while holding the bottom handle Warning Since the bottom handle is spring loaded care must be taken when removing the hook to avoid sudden springing back leading to possible injury to personnel ASSEMBLY N O o a 8 Insert the two tubular handles into the bottom handle and secure them using handle knobs 12 by tightening lightly Verify that the handles are assembled according to their marked position and the cable holding hooks are pointing towards the rear 2 Slide the electric cable retainer into the top portion of RH handle Fit the top handle over the tubular handles and secure them with a washer and screw 2 sets Ensure that the label on the top handle is facing the front of the machine Now firmly tighten both the Knobs and screws alternately Insert the dummy caps provided to cover the screws 2 in the top handle Pass the free end of the pull cable through the plastic guide in RH Handle Press and twist clockwise to firmly secure the cable end to the fitting in the component housing Fix the auxiliary tank firmly into the bottom handle by holding the top handle Rotate the knob to hold the auxiliary tank The brushes are only loosely packed in the machine for transit The brush shafts must be fitted before operating the machine Push the shafts through
9. e changing the track allow some overlap with the cleaned area In case of large halls take a U turn and move forward If quick drying is required move on the same track without dis charging any solution Fig iv 5 When you are finished with the cleaning operation switch off the machine and unplug the power cord Lift the recovery tank lid and remove the recovery tank Empty the tank rinse with clean water and clean off the steel wiper blade before replacing the tank on the machine a Recommended pattern for small rooms Recommended pattern for large halls v IMPORTANT Dispose of dirty water in accordance with all local state and federal hazardous material dis posal regulations AN Warning Avoid touching the sharp edge of dirty water tank It may cause injury to hands CARE OF THE MACHINE AN Warning Before cleaning the machine switch off the machine and unplug from the electrical supply 1 Move the Transport Working mode control knob to BOTTOM Transport position Fig viii 2 Disconnect the power supply by unplugging the electrical plug and wind the cable over cable holders in the handle 3 Pull out the dirty water tank and wash it completely 4 To prevent possible clogging of filter drain cleaning liquid and keep the fresh water tank clean 5 Remove the brushes by pushing the brush shaft out Fig ix 6 Wash the brushes either by dipping in a bucket sink or in running water Fig x
10. he brushes cleaning the machine or performing routine maintenance Warning Only use brushes accessories as per the instruction manual Usage of any other brushes accesso ries can cause safety problems e Periodically inspect the cord for possible damage damaged cord must be replaced with the proper cord available from the manufacturer or an authorized service agent DO NOT leave the machine connected to the power supply when not in use always remove the plug from the power outlet e DO NOT use where hazardous dust is present DO NOT use machine near flammable liguids DO NOT use in an explosive atmosphere DO NOT use on a gradient or slopes GUIDELINES FOR THE OPERATOR e Operators must be fully trained in accordance with these instructions able to perform routine upkeep of the ma chine and correct selection of brushes e Operators should be physically capable to maneuver transport and operate the machine e DO NOT run the machine dry as this could damage the floor surface or the machine itself Take adequate care to hold the machine firmly while installing and removing the brushes e Never use excessive foaming or highly corrosive cleaning solutions e While operating on a flooded floor always ensure that the water level does not exceed 1 4 or 6 mm DO NOT operate this machine on rough uneven surfaces e g industrial concrete floors DO NOT clean the machine using pressure washers or
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12. rloaded due to improper power supply or unexpected obstruction to the brush drum rotation the circuit breaker trips and protects the motor from damage If this hap pens identify the cause correct it and reset the breaker after minimum of 30 seconds from tripping by pressing the circuit breaker button manually and continue working AN Important Should the machine fail to operate contact the supplier from whom you purchased the machine 7 OPERATING THE MACHINE Before the washing operation starts AN Warning Pre sweep the floor to remove debris before using the Multiwash 1 Verify that the brushes are fitted properly 2 Fill fresh water tank with cleaning solution 3 Insert the plug into grounded 3 pronged outlet Recommended washing sequence 1 Start the machine by pressing the handle release pedal and pulling the handle back Fig ii 2 Move forward while sparingly pulling the solution con trol handle Fig iii This handle should only be pulled intermittently based on the floor type and the amount of soil on the floor For tiled or stone floors apply very little water 3 Stop the solution discharge approximately 12 inches before the end of forward motion Continue to move forward up to the wall without pulling the pull handle 4 Pull the machine backwards in the same track but without discharging any solution When you reach the starting point change the track and repeat steps 2 through 4 When you ar
13. rranty WARRANTY The manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that products manufactured are free from defects of workmanship and material provided such goods are installed operated and maintained in accordance with written manuals or other instructions for a period of 5 years from date of purchase on housings and frame and 1 year on parts and workmanship In case you as our customer meet any trouble with your machine contact your Powr Flite representative who will be happy to be of service to you and will take care of the war ranty settlement NOTE Alterations and changes made to the machine without written approval of the manufacturer and use of unapproved spare parts will not be covered by warranty ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM CAPACITOR 1 Electrical layout Diagrams are made available in the cover Power cord side of the respective machine for service purpose Warning Any service or attempt to service by persons other than authorized servicing agent will invalidate the warranty Abbreviations given in the diagram as listed Abbreviation Description Abbreviation Description Symbol Symbol CBE Circuit Breaker G Y Green Yellow BR Brown SC Starting coil BL Blue RC Running coil W White N Normal BK Black Ground R Red ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WEEE WASTE OF ELECTRIC AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT The symbol y on the product or its packages indicates that the product may not be treated as house hold waste Inste
14. the brushes from the side of the machine To remove brushes push the brush shaft out from the side of the machine and remove the shaft Normally the standard brush will be supplied with the machine Brushes should be selected according to the type of floor surface to be cleaned and the type of dirt to be removed Please refer Brush Selection Guide The machine is now ready for use BRUSH SELECTION GUIDE Type of floor Maintenance cleaning Grouted Tile Ceramic Standard Soft Mosaic Wood Sports floors Rubber Vinyl tile Short Pile Carpet Soft Soft Standard Escalator To suit individual floor conditions BRUSH IDENTIFICATION This is applicable when the customer has more than one set of brushes of same type Distinct color coding make it easy to separate tools into their correct areas of use Restroom brushes are kept in the restroom kitchen brushes are kept in the kitchen reducing bacteria cross contamination between high and low risk areas RED BLUE WHITE and YELLOW brush buttons are packed with the machine Simply plug the but tons into the hole in the brush as shown a Hole provided for plugging button Clear identification by color coding helps to prevent cross contamination b Brush with button plugged On Off Control Release the pedal handle lightly with your foot 1 pull back the handle 2 to start the motor The brushes and the drum starts rotating Pulling the

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