Windsor PT-20 Carpet Cleaner User Manual


 
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MACHINE PREPARATION
BAITERIES
1.
Install batteries and connect battery
cables as shown.
RE
FRONT
MfARN/NG:
Provide proper ventilation and
leave cover open when charging batteries.
2.
Charge the batteries before using the
machine. (See Battery Charging
Pro-
ced u re)
BRUSH/DRIVE PAD ASSEMBLY
1.
Remove brush cover.
2.
Position brush under drive plate and lift
brush to engage drive lugs in recesses
in plate.
A
quick clockwise motion will
lock brush to drive plate.
CLEANING SOLUTION
1.
Fill machine with hot water and add
cleaning chemical at the proportion
noted on the container.
CAUTION:
Always use a
low
rudsing
cleaning chemical designed for use in
automatic hard surface floor scrubbers.
NOTE
This pedal can also be used to
Increase brush pressure to the floor.
This can be done by pulling up on the
pedal and locking it in one of the posi
-
tions on the brush adjustment bracket.
2.
Switch on brush motor by turning the
main switch clockwise.
CAUTION:
Do
not leave brush running
on floor while machine is stationary.
3.
Switch on vacuum switch.
4.
Push solution lever forward.
NOTE:
The
amount of solution can be regulated
during operation depending on the type
of floor and the traverse speed of the
machine.
5.
Push down on front of squeegee pedal
to release the latch arm and lower
squeegee assembly to
floor.
CAUTION:
Always lift squeegee before
moving the machlne in
REVERSE
to pre
-
vent damage to squeegee blades.
OPERATINO
THE
MACHINE
BRUSH/DRIVE PAD CONTROL
1.
Push down and slightly to the left on
brush lift arm to lower brush to floor
(right hand pedal).
8.
To
go
FORWARD
press down on the
traverse handle.
To
STOP
release the traverse handle and
pull back on the control handle.
To
REVERSE
machine lift up on traverse
handle.
4
REGULAR MAINTENANCE
BEFORE STARTING
WORK
PERIOD
1.
Disconnect battery charger.
NOTE
Dis
-
connect the “AC” power cord from the
wall receptacle before removing the
“DC” charger plug from machine.
2.
Check water level In batteries. Add
distilled water as needed.
3.
Attach brush
or
drive pad to drive plate.
4.
Check vac motor and float for proper seal.
5.
Check vac hose connection at squeegee
shoe.
8.
Check squeegee blades for wear.
7.
Fill machine with hot water and add
cleaning chemical at the proportions
noted on the container.
NOTE
Use a low
sudsing cleaner designed for use in
automatic hard surface floor scrubbers.
BEFORE STORING MACHINE AT
THE END
OF
WORK
PERIOD:
1.
Drain both solution and recovery tanks
and rinse clean.
2.
Lift out vac motor and float assembly
to allow recovery tank to air dry.
3.
Remove brush or drive pad from drive
plate and store upside down or hang on
wall.
4.
Wipe down exterior of machine with
damp cloth.
5.
Raise squeegee assembly to “store”
position.
8.
Charge batteries. (See Battery Charging
Procedure)
BATTERIES
-
CHAROINQ
AND MAINTENANCE
BAITERY CHARGING PROCEDURE
WARNING:
Lead acid batteries generate
gases which can cause an explosion. Keep
sparks and flames away from batteries.
NO
SMOKING.
Always wear eye protection
when working near batteries. Charge the
batteries only in a well
ventilated area.
1.
Set the charger on a flat level surface.
2.
Lift
up battery compartment cover. Leave
cover up during charging cycle.
3.
Connect the “DC” charger plug to the
connector on the machine.
NOTE
A
safety override switch is activated when
the
“DC’
charge plug Is connected. This
prevents all panel circuits on the machine
from accidentally being switched on
during charging cycle.
4.
Connect charger “AC” plug to properly
grounded outlet that has correct voltage
for the charger.
5.
The charger supplied by Windsor is
totally automatic and shuts
off
when the
batteries are fully charged.
NOTE:
Refer to the charger manual for
detailed charging information.
8.
After charging check electrolyte level
Of
the batteries. Add distilled water to the
level as shown in dlagram. (upper right)