ICE i28BTL Automatic Scrubber Instruction Manual

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This machine is intended for commercial use. It is designed exclusively to scrub hard floors in an indoor environment and is not constructed for any other use. Only use recommended accessories.

All operators shall read, understand and exercise the following safety precautions:

1. Do not operate machine:
   • Unless trained and authorized.
   • Unless you have read and understand the operators manual.
   • In flammable or explosive areas.
   • If not in proper operating condition.
   • In outdoors areas.
2. Before starting machine:
   • Make sure all safety devices are in place and operate properly.
3. When using machine:
   • Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces.
   • Follow all safety guidelines.
   • Be very careful when using the machine inreverse.
   • Reduce speed when turning.
   • Report and fix any damage to machine prior to operating it.
   • Never allow children to play on or around.
   • Do not operate on inclines that exceed 5% (3°).
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
   • Stop on level surface.
   • Turn off machine.
5. When servicing machine:
   • Read operators manual thoroughly prior to operating or servicing this machine.
   • Use manufacturer supplied or approved replacement parts.
   • Secure machine with wheel blocks prior to jacking the machine up.
   • Use approved jack or hoist to safely elevate the machine.
   • Disconnect batteries prior to working on machine.
   • Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose fitting clothing while servicing machine.

WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard.Keep sparks and open flames away! Keep battery compartment open when charging.

WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tanks.

WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick up.

MACHINE COMPONENTS

1. Control handle
2. Control panel (See penal components)
3. Recovery tank drain hose
4. Emergency stop button
5. Circuit breaker, Controller
6. Circuit breaker, Brake
7. Hose fill port
8. Squeegee lift lever
9. Wheels, 8 Inch
10. Filter assembly
11. Vacuum hose
12. Solution tank level / Drain hose
13. Ball valve
14. On-board battery charger
15. Squeegee assembly
16. Caster, 2 inch, Squeegee adjustment
17. Control handle start bail
18. i-synergyTM, ID card scanning area
19. Lithium-ion batteries
20. Recovery tank support stand
21. Vacuum motor, 24VDC
22. Cup holder
23. Recovery tank cover
24. Recovery tank
25. ICE logo
26. Bucket fill port/ Clean-out port
27. Solution tank
28. LED light
29. Front cover
30. Brush & Pad realease plunger
31. Scrub head adjusting bolt
32. Scrub head skirt
33. Scrub head assembly
34. Parking brake (Option)

ANDROID LCD SCREEN

1. Date & Time
2. Battery meter
3. Setting button
4. Solution flow adjsuting button
5. Vacuum motor button
6. 1-step starting button
7. Work mode select button
8. Scurb head pressure adjusting button
9. Speed adjusting button
10. Timer

INTRODUCTION

i-synergyTM collects operational data from cleaning machines and transmit the information to ICE’s server. The ICE server generates daily reports and send them to designated end users by email. From these reports, end users will have information about machines’ usage and even specific timings. Besides, i-synergyTM also collects data on lithium-ion battery, vacuum motor, brush deck motor, transaxle, and other electrical components at least once every minute when the machine is in use and even during battery charging. i-synergyTM will send notifications instantly to the ICE server in case of any malfunction. ICE maintenance personnel will receive a SMS within minutes from the ICE server for immediate servicing.

MACHINE SET UP & INSTALLATION

UNCRATING MACHINE
Be sure and check packing carton for any damage. Immediately report any damage to carrier. Check the contents of package to ensure that the following items are included:

• Machine
• Lithium-ion Batteries
• Squeegee assembly
• 2-Pad Drivers

INSTALLING BATTERIES
The machine uses the Lithium-ion batteries, the batteries are already in the machine upon delivery; However you will need to connect the Lithium ion batteries to the machine.
WARNING: Fire or Explosion Hazard. Keep sparks and open flames away! Keep battery compartment open when charging.

1. Turn off the machine.

2. Open recovery tank to gain access to battery compartment.

3. Carefully place the Lithium-ion batteries into the compartment. Place the battery brace at the rear of the batteries.
   DO NOT DROP BATTERIES INTO COMPARTMENT!

4. Plug the batteries connector to the machine adaptor, connect machine i-synergyTM COM port with the batteries.

MACHINE SET UP
PRE-OPERATION CHECKS

1. Sweep or dust mop the surface to be cleaned.
2. Check battery meter to make sure batteries are fully charged. (See BATTERY CHARGING)
3. Check that squeegee is properly installed.
4. Check that brushes / pads is properly installed.

INSTALLING BRUSHES OR PADS

1. Turn off the 1-Step scrub head up/dwon button (Panel components, item #12) and Raise the Scrub head off the floor, then stop machine on the level surface, ensure the machine is turned off.

2. If using the Pad Driver, first attach the appropriate pad to the pad driver surface.

3. Align the pad driver or brush under the motor hub and push it upward to engage.
   

4. To remove the pad driver or brush, raise the scrub head and push the pad release plunger (Machine components, item #30) downward.

MOUNTING THE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY

1. Lift the squeegee lift lever (Machine components, item #8)to the upward position.
2. Mount the squeegee assembly to the squeegee pivot bracket. make sure the knobs are completely seated into the slots before securing knobs.
3. Connect the vacuum hose to the squeegee assembly. Loop the hose by using the hose clip provided.
4. Check the squeegee blades for proper adjustment.

FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK
The machine is equipped with a hose fill-port (Machine components, item #7) at the rear of the machine, and a bucket fill-port (Machine components, item

26)located under the recovery tank. Before accessing the bucket fill-port

make sure that the recovery tank is empty. Fill the solution tank to the “100L” level on the solution tank sight gauge. When using the bucket fill- port, stop filling when the level reaches the bottom edge of the fill-port.

NOTE: When filling the solution tank with a bucket, make sure that the bucket is clean. Do not use the same bucket for filling and draining the machine.

WARNING: Do not put any flammable materials into solution tank. this can cause an explosion or a fire. Only use recommended cleaning chemicals. Contact your janitorial supply distributor for recommendations on proper chemicals.

MACHINE OPERATION

WARNING: Do not operate machine unless you have read and understand this manual.

1. Swipping the ID card (Machine components, item #18) to turn on the machine.

2. Check the LED display screen (Panel components, item #4), if there are fault condes (Panel components, item #18) and the Fault indicator (Panel components, item #1) in blink, please DO NOT operate the machine unless the faults have been eliminated (please see FAULT CODES AND ELIMINATE section).

3. Turn on the 1-Step scrub head up/down button, the scrub head will be lowered down automatically.

4. Lower squeegee assembly to the floor by lowering the Squeegee lift lever.

5.  Check the solution flow indicator (Panel components, item #9), press the Solution flow adjusting button (Panel components, item #10) to get a desired solution flow.
   NOTE: Solution will not begin to flow until the control handle bail is pulled.

6. Turn on the Vacuum motor switch(Panel components, item #8).

7. Pull the Control handle bail (machine components, item #17) backwards to start scrubbing .The machine will automatically propel forward. To reverse the machine, simply push the control handle bail forward.
   NOTE: Raise squeegee when reversing machine.

8. The scrubbing speed can be adjusted, press the Speed increase/ decrease button (Panel components, item #14, #16) to a desired speed.
   NOTE: 45-60 meters (150-200 ft)per minute is the recommended scrubbing speed.

9. The brush pressure can be adjusted, press the Brush pressure increase/ decrease button (Panel components, item #3,#6) to get a desired brush pressure.

10. To stop scrubbing, release the control handle bail, turn off the 1-Step scrub head up/down button to raise he scrub head assembly, raise the squeegee assembly.

WHILE OPERATING MACHINE

WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard. Do Not Pick Up Flammable Materials Or Reactive Metals.

1. Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. Do not operate the machine on inclines that exceed5% (3°).

2. Do not keep the machine in the same position with pad / brush spinning, keep the machine moving to prevent damage to floor finish.

3. If the squeegee assembly leaves streaks on the floor, raise the squeegee off the floor and wipe the blades down with a damp cloth. Pre-sweep the area to prevent leaving streaks on the floor.

4. Pour a recommended defoamer into the recovery tank if excessive foam appears.
   WARNING: Do not allow foam to enter the float shut-off screen, vacuum motor damage will result. Foam will not activate thefloat shut-off screen.

5. Occasionally check the battery meter(Panel components, item #2). when the battery is very low, stop scrubbing and recharge the batteries.
   WARNING: When battery meter is in the red, do not continue to operate the machine. Battery damage may result.

6. When the solution tank runs empty, press the 1-Step switch raise the brush head. Keep the squeegee down and continue to vacuum until all the dirty water is picked up.
   NOTE: Brush motors will not work when the scrub head assembly raised.
   NOTE: See TANK DRAINING section to learn how to drain recovery and solution tanks.

CIRCUIT BREAKER / FUSES
The machine is equipped with 2 resettable circuit breakers(machine components, item #5, item# 6) to protect the main controller from damage. If the circuit breakers should trip, it can’t be reset immediately. You must first determine what caused the breaker to trip, and allow the motor to cool down and then you can manually reset the circuit breakers. The machine is also equipped with a 150A fuse to protect the Lithium-ion batteries from damage. When replacing a fuse never substitute a higher Amps rated fuse than specified.

HOUR METER
The hour meter (Panel machine components, item #17) records the number of total hours the brush motor has been powered on. Use the hour meter to determine when to perform recommended maintenance procedures and to record service history.

EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON/ BRAKE
The machine is equipped with an Electromagnetic Brake Mechanism on the Transaxle. When in case of Emergency, release the Control Handle bail or strike the Emergency stop button (Machine components, item #4), the machine will be braked and then stop. Reset the emergency stop button, turn on the machine, and then pull the control handle bail, the machine will be restart.

NOTE: The machine can not be moved unless the Main Power and the Control Handle bail be turned on.

WARNING: Do Not Change the Default Settings of the Electromagnetic Brake Mechanism unless Authorized, otherwise it may cause Machine Damage or Personal Injury. Contact the Authorized Service center for machine repairs.

TANK DRAINING

1. Turn the machine off.
2. With the squeegee and scrub head in their “up” position, transport machine to approved area for draining tank(s).

DRAINING THE RECOVERY TANK
Any time scrubbing is completed, or when refilling solution tank, the recovery tank should be drained and cleaned.

WARNING: If the recovery tank is not drained when the solution tank has been refilled, foam or water may enter the float shutoff screen and cause damage to the vacuum motor.

1. While holding the drain hose (Machine components, item #3) upward, remove the cap and lower hose to drain.
2. Open the recovery tank cover and rinse out the tank. Use a rag to remove any excess dirt.
3. Clean the float shut-off screen and debris tray located in the recovery tank .

DRAINING THE SOLUTION TANK
Any time scrubbing operation is completed, the solution tank should be drained and cleaned.

1. Pull the solution tank level hose(Machine components, item #12) off the hose fitting, this will allow the solution to flow freely into a bucket or floor drain.
2. Remove the cover of the filter assembly (Machine components, item #10) to drain the solution tank, check the filter screen and clean up it if necessary.
3. Rinse the solution tank with clean water after every use. This will help prevent chemical buildup and clogging of the solution lines.
4. After rinsing out the tank, securely reconnect the tank level hose to the hose fitting, replace the filter assembly cover and be sure the filter screen and the “O” ring is in the correct position.

BATTERY CHARGING

WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard. Keep Sparks and Open Flame Away. Keep Battery Compartment Propped Open When Charging. Only use ICE supplied or approved batteries charger, use unapproved charger may cause damage to the batteries and machine.

Batteries chargers specifications:

• Applicable to charging Lithium-ion batteries
• Automatic shut off circuit
• Output current of 30 Amps
• Output voltage of 24 volts

1. Place machine in a well ventilated area.
2. Turn the machine off.
3. Connect the charger’s AC power supply cord to a properly grounded receptable.
4. Prop up the recovery tank by the support stand (Machine components, item #20) for ventilation when charging.
5. The charger will automatically begin to charge and will automatically shut off once the batteriesare fully charged.
6. Upon completion of charging, disconnect the AC power supply cord.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

WARNING: Before performing any maintenance on the machine, be sure that the power is turned off, or the batteries are disconnected!

WARING: Repairs are to be completed by Authorized service centers only. Any repairs completed by unauthorized persons will avoid the warrenty.

DAILY MAINTENANCE

1. Remove pad driver/ brush and clean with approved cleaner.
2. Drain recovery and solution tanks completely and rinse out with clean water. Visually check the recovery tank for debris and clean out as necessary
3. Raise the squeegee assembly off floor and wipe it down with a damp towel. Be sure to store the squeegee in the up position.
4. Remove the float shut-off assembly and rinse it out with clean water.
5. Clean machine with an approved cleaner and a damp towel.
6. Recharge the batteries.
7. Check the condition of the squeegee blade wiping edge, rotate blade if worn.

MONTHLY MAINTENANCE

1. Clean the battery tops to prevent corrosion.

2. Check for loose battery cable connections.

3. Inspect and clean the recovery tank cover seal.
   Replce it if damaged.

4. Lubricate all grease points and pivot points with silicon spray and approved grease.

5. Check the machine for loose nuts and bolts.

6. Check the machine for leaks.

MACHINE STORAGE

1. Always store the machine indoors.
2. Always store the machine in a dry area.
3. Always store the machine in its upright position.
4. Always store the machine with the pad driver/ brush raised off the floor.
5. Always store the machine with the squeegee assembly raised off the floor.
6. If storing in an area which may reach freezing temperatures, be sure to drain all fluids from the machine prior to storage. Any damage caused by freezing temperatures will not be covered by the warranty.
7. Drain the recovery tank.
8. Drain the solution tank of all fluid.

FAULT CODE & SOLUTION

The machine is equipped with a LED display screen (Panel components, item # 4), the LED screen will display the operating hours (Panel components, item # 17) and the battery level status (see Panel components, item # 2). When the machine detects a fault, there will be a Fault code (Panel components, item

18) & Fault message (Panel components, item #11) display on the LED screen,

and the Fault indicator (Panel components, item #1) will flash continuously, accompany an audible alarm Occasionally. Once fault occuring, please DO NOT continue operate the machine unless the fault are eliminated. Turn off the machine, then to solve the fault, the fault code & message will be eliminated when machine restart. If the fault is occurred frequently, or the fault can’t be eliminated, please contact ICE service center. Please refer to the below table to determine the fault cause and the solution.

Turn off the machine,after a moment,RE-START machine.

F04| Vac Mtr O.L. RE-START!| Vacuum motor overload
F05| Left Bru Mtr O.L. RE-START!| Left brush motor is overload
F06| Right Bru Mtr O.L. RE-START!| Right brush motor is overload
F07| Propel Mtr O.L. RE-START!| Propel motor overload
F08| RecTank Full| Recovery tank is full| Drain the Recovery tank
F10| Batt Low Charge Batt| Battery is low| Charge the battery
F11| Batt Empty Charge Batt NOW| Battery is empty| Charge the battery NOW
F12| Brake Wiring Error| Bad Brake wiring| Check the brake wiring
F14| Replace Brake Assy| Bad Brake assembly| Replace the brake assembly
F16| Control Unit Overheat!Wait| Control Unit Overheat| Turn off the machine,after a moment,RE-START machine
F17| Replace Control Unit| Control Unit Fault| Replace the control unit
F20| Check Left Brush motor| Bad left brush motor| Check left brush motor/ wiring
F21| Check Vac Mtr| Bad Vacuum motor or wiring| Check the vacuum motor / Wiring
F22| Check Soln Solenoid| Solution solenoid wiring fault| Check the wiring & Contactors
F23| Replace Soln solenoid| Bad Solution solenoid| Replace the solution solenoid
F24| Check Propel Motor| Bad propel motor| Check the propel motor / Wiring
F25| Check Right Brush motor| Bad right brush motor| Check right brush motor/ wiring
F40| Check Proximity Sw| Proximity switch fault| Check the Proximity switch
F41| Release Handle| Operation mistake| Release the control handle bail
F42| Replace Control Unit| Bad Control Unit| Replace the control unit
F43| Turn Dead Sw OffRE-START!| Emergency stop button activated| Release emergency stop button and restart machine
F44| Replace Control Unit|

Bad Control Unit

|

Contact service center, Replace the Control Unit

F45| Return Control Unit
F46| Return Control Unit
F47| Return Control Unit
F48| Return Control Unit

BASIC TROUBLESHOOTING

control handle bail
Batteries need to be charged| Charge batteries
Bad lithium-ion batteries| Replace batteries
Emergency stop button activated| Reset Emergency stop botton
Main PCB fuse blown| Contact ICE service center
Faulty i-synergyTM module| Contact ICE service center
**** Brush motor will not operate| 1-STEP scrub head up/down switch is off| Turn on the 1-STEP switch
Battery meter lockout activated| Recharge batteries
Faulty control handle bail switch| Contact ICE service center
Faulty brush motor or wiring| Contact ICE service center
Worn Motor carbon brushes| Contact ICE service center
Machine does not propel| the Control handle bail not pulled| Pull the control handle bail
Faulty transaxle motor or wiring| Contact ICE service center
Worn Motor carbon brushes| Contact ICE service center
Vacuum motor will not operate| Faulty vacuum motor or wiring| Contact ICE service center
Worn Motor carbon brushes| Contact ICE service center
**** Little or no solu-tion flow| Ball valve set too low or shut off| Turn on the ball valve
Solution flow control knob set too low orshut off| Adjust solution control flow knob
Clogged solution tank filter or solutionhose| Clean solution tank filter or flush out solu-tion hose
Clogged solution Solenoid valve| Remove valve and clean
**** Poor water pick up| Recovery tank is full| Drain recovery tank
Loose drain hose cap| Tighten cap
Clogged float shut-off screen located inrecovery tank| clean screen
Clogged squeegee assembly| Clean squeegee assembly
Worn squeegee blades| Replace or rotate squeegee blades
Incorrect squeegee blade deflection| Adjust squeegee blade height
Loose vacuum hose connections| Secure hose connections
Clogged vacuum hose| Remove clogged debris
Damaged vacuum hose| Replace vacuum hose
Recovery tank cover not in place| Properly position cover
Damaged recovery tank cover seal| Replace seal
Faulty vacuum motor| Contact ICE service center
Low battery charge| Recharge batteries
**** Short run time| Low battery charge| Fully recharge batteries
Defective batteries| Replace batteries
Batteries need maintenance| See BATTERY MAINTENANCE
Faulty battery charger| Repair or replace battery charger
Down pressure lever is set for extra scrubhead pressure| Lower down pressure lever

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

m/Min213.25 ft/min                          236.22 ft/Min
MINIMUM AISLE TURN| 63 in / 1600 mm
**PAD/BRUSH PRESSURE| 0 ~ 79.37 lbs0 ~ 36 kg| 39.68 lbs / 18 kg79.37 lbs / 36 kg119.05 lbs / 54 kg
****SOLUTION FLOW RATE| 0 ~ 0.66 Gal / Min0 ~ 2.5 L/Min
BRUSH / CYLINDERICAL MOTORS| 0.75 hp / 560W × 2,750 RPM| 0.75 hp / 550W × 2,210 RPM
BRUSH / CYLINDERICAL DIMENSIONS (x2)| Dia: 150 mm / 6 inLength: 700 mm / 28 in| Diameter:355.6 mm / 14 in| Diameter:406.4 mm / 16 in
VACUUM MOTOR| 0.8 hp / 600 W
WATER LIFT – AIR FLOW| 65 in / 1650 mm
BATTERIES| Lithium-ion Batteries, 240 AH
RUN TIME PER CHARGE| 3.5~4 Hours
VOLTAGE DC| 24 V
DECIBEL RATING AT OPERATOR’S EAR, INDOORS| ** 68 dB(A)
GRADE LEVEL, MAX| 5% (3°)

RECOVERY TANK GROUP

SOLUTION TANK GROUP

CONTROL CONSOLE GROUP

FRAME & TRANSAXLE GROUP

SCRUB HEAD GROUP

SCRUB HEAD LIFT GROUP

SQUEEGEE GROUP, 40.5 INCH , i28BTL STANDARD

SOLUTION GROUP

WEAR AND TEAR PARTS

LED: Runing light
WP: Proximity sensor
CHR: On-board battery charger
BR1: Low power electrical components circuit breaker, 5A
BR2: Main controller circuit breaker, 35A
HN: Horn
EW: Solution solenoid valve
BK: Brake coil
TW: Line push limit switch
Kl: Solenoid switch, for brush motors and vacuum motor
K2: Solenoid switch, for traction motor
EG: Emergency stop switch
SW1: Control handle bail switch, forward
SW2: Control handle bail switch,backward
SW3: Safe switch, scrub head lifting
RF: Recovery tank water level switch
Ml: Traction motor
M2/M3: Brush motors
M4: Vacuum motor
M5: Line thruster
LITHIUM BAT: Lithium-ion batteries

PROTECT THE ENVIRONMENT
Please dispose of packaging materials,old machine components such as batteries, hazardous fluids, including antifreeze and oil, in an environmentally safe way according to local waste disposal regulations.
 Always remember to recycle.

ICE Company Limited
XiangShi Road LiaoBu DongGuan GuangDong China
Tel: 0769 – 81869000
Fax: 0769 – 81863000

References

• Intelligent Cleaning Equipment (ICE)
• icecompanies.com

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