HOOVER CH80100 Orbital Floor Cleaner User Manual

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ORBITAL FLOOR CLEANER
MULTI-FLOOR MACHINE
USER MANUAL

CH80100 Orbital Floor Cleaner

IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE.
This product is intended for Commercial use only.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS PRODUCT.
WARNING: WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL PRODUCT, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

• Fully assemble prior to use.

• Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on lower handle of cleaner.

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before cleaning or servicing.

• Use indoors only.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow
  children to place fingers or other objects into any openings.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments and products.

• Do not use product with damaged cord or plug. If product is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service at 1-888-768-2014. to find your local service center prior to continuing use.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not use on stairs.

• Do not use appliance in an enclosed space where flammable, explosive or toxic vapors are given off, or in an area where flammable dust is present.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

• Do not clean over floor electrical outlets.

• Risk of explosion. Floor sanding can result in an explosive mixture of fine dust and air. Use floor-sanding machine only in a well-ventilated area free from any flame or match.
  CAUTION – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:

• Check and follow flooring manufacturer’s warranty and recommendations regarding the use of the Orbital Floor Cleaner PRIOR to using this product on your floors and carpets.

• Store appropriately indoors in a dry place. Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.

• Never use Orbital Floor Cleaner without microfiber pad attached.

• Never leave Orbiter running in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to floor can result.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor (C) and grounding plug (A). The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet (B) that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE PERSON IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE OUTLET IS PROPERLY GROUNDED.DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE – IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN. THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR USE ON A NOMINAL 120-VOLT CIRCUIT AND HAS A GROUNDING PLUG THAT LOOKS LIKE THE PLUG (A) ILLUSTRATED IN FIG. 1.

A temporary adapter (D) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle (E) if a properly grounded outlet is not available (Fig. 2). The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (B) can be installed by a qualified electrician (Fig. 1). The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the like (F) extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground (G) such as a properly grounded outlet box cover (Fig. 2). Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

INTRODUCTION

The Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine is the most advanced, easiest to use machine of its kind. With proper care and use, your Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine will last a lifetime.
This booklet will tell you how to care for the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi- Floor Machine and all about its features, accessories and their uses.
CAUTION: NEVER SERVICE THE MACHINE WHILE IT IS PLUGGED IN – ALWAYS DISCONNECT IT FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET. WHEN LEAVING MACHINE UNATTENDED, BE SURE TO DISCONNECT IT. FOR MORE INFORMATION SEE THE “MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING” SECTION.

GETTING STARTED

Your Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine comes completely assembled and ready to operate once the proper accessories are attached. The off/on switch has international symbols: (O) OFF and (l) ON.
ATTACHING ACCESSORIES
WARNING OF POTENTIAL INJURY: Moving Parts – To Reduce the Risk of Injury, Unplug Before Servicing.
CAUTION: NEVER put the brush or black drive pad holder on the machine by placing it on the floor and moving the running machine over it, or by placing the machine over the brush or black drive pad holder and then starting the motor.
CAUTION: Hoover® recommends removing brushes and pads when storing the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine. Accessories (especially brushes) can become deformed if stored on the machine.
The Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine can be used on almost any surface with the right accessories. A complete list and description of the available accessories is included on page 4 under “Accessories”.

FIGURE 1: Attaching Black Drive Pad Holder or Brush.
TO ATTACH A PAD, BONNET, OR SAND SCREEN
WARNING OF POTENTIAL INJURY: Moving Parts – To Reduce the Risk of Injury, Unplug Before Servicing.

1. Lay the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine on its back with the handle lying on the floor.
2. Attach the pad or bonnet to the black drive pad holder using the teeth of the black drive pad holder. If attaching a sand screen, first attach the pad to the black drive pad holder. Then place the sand screen on the floor-side of the pad.
3. Place the black drive pad holder on the beige holder pan found on the bottom of the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine (See Figure 1).
4. Set the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine upright with the pad, bonnet, or sand screen sitting on the floor.

TO ATTACH A BRUSH

1. Lay the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine on its back with the handle lying on the floor.
2. With the bristles pointed away from the unit, place the brush on the beige holder pan found on the bottom of the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine (See Figure 1).
3. Set the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine upright with the brush sitting on the floor.

REMOVING ACCESSORIES
WARNING OF  POTENTIAL INJURY: Moving Parts – To Reduce the Risk of Injury, UnplugBefore Servicing.
Lay the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine  on its back and pull the brush or the black drive pad holder off the beige holder pan.
TURNING FLOOR MACHINE ON / OFF
CAUTION: Hoover recommends removing brushes and pads when storing the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine. Accessories (especially brushes) can become deformed if stored on the machine.

FIGURE 2: Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor  Machine On/Off switch
The on-off switch is located on the handle. It has been designed to be conveniently activated. On (I) – Off(O) is printed on the switch. (See Figure 2.) BE CAREFUL that the switch is in the OFF (O) position before you plug the electrical cord into the outlet. Before turning the machine on, be sure there is a bonnet pad or brush in place on the machine.
TO GUIDE THE FLOOR MACHINE
CAUTION: IMPORTANT – Always wear shoes when using your Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine. Before completing any of the following procedures for the first time, test a small hidden area to ensure color-fastness of the material and that the accessory used is not too aggressive for the surface.
Grasp the unique “T” handle and glide the machine across the floor in a side to side motion. The patented “T” handle feature gives you complete control. The Orbiter’s perfectly balanced counter-weight system gives smooth and easy action with fingertip control.

CARPET AND AREA RUG APPLICATIONS

DRY CARPET CLEANING (FOR DEEP CLEANING CARPET AND RUGS)
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• White Terrycloth Bonnet (for berber or low-pile carpets) or Black Carpet Brush (for medium- or highpile carpets)
• Use your preferred soil release pre- spray but always follow the solution’s SDS guidance or property damage could occur

PROCEDURE:

1. Spray your preferred soil release pre-spray on the carpet in a 6 ft by 6 ft area.
2. Sprinkle your preferred dry carpet cleaner over the treated area (do not over use).
3. Work the dry carpet cleaner into the carpet with the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and the white terrycloth bonnet (for berber or low-pile carpets) or black carpet brush (for medium- or high-pile carpets).
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until the whole carpet has been treated. The carpet can be walked on during or immediately after the treatment with no ill effects..
5. When the white terrycloth bonnet becomes soiled, turn it over. When the job is complete, clean the white terrycloth bonnet in the washing machine using cold water or hose off  and allow to air dry.
6. After waiting at least 30 minutes, vacuum the treated areas with a Hoover vacuum cleaner.
7. See Dry Carpet Cleaner packaging for complete instructions.

BONNET CLEANING (FOR SURFACE CLEANING CARPET AND RUGS)
This procedure can be used on most types of carpets (follow manufacturer’s recommendations for handmade, silk and oriental rugs or carpets).
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• White Terrycloth Bonnet
• Use your preferred soil release pre- spray but always follow the solution’s SDS guidance or property damage could occur

PROCEDURE:

1. Lightly spray your preferred premist soil release pre-spray over the soiled area in the carpet or high traffic area.
2. Use the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and the white terrycloth bonnet to lift dirt from the treated area. Work terrycloth bonnet over the treated area.
3. Turn terrycloth bonnet over when soiled and continue to clean carpet.
4. When the job is complete, clean the white terrycloth bonnet in the washing machine using cold water or hose off and allow to air dry.

LAMINATE, VINYL AND LINOLEUM FLOOR APPLICATIONS

SURFACE CLEANING
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• White Terrycloth Bonnet
• Use your preferred laminate floor cleaner but always follow the solution’s SDS guidance or property damage could occur
• White Polish Pad (optional)

PROCEDURE: To clean hard flooring, including polyurethanecoated wood, laminate, vinyl and linoleum floors, use your preferred laminate floor cleaner and the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine with the white terrycloth bonnet.

1. Lightly mist a 6 ft by 6 ft area with your preferred laminate floor cleaner (a little goes a long way).
2. Clean the treated area with the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and the white terrycloth bonnet.
3. Depending on you cleaner, your floors should shine with a beautiful luster and leave minimal residue. If necessary, repeat procedure until floor shines.
4. If desired, vinyl and laminate flooring can be polished to a higher luster using the white polish pad after cleaning.

SCRUBBING
This procedure can be used on hard floor surfaces, EXCEPT WOOD FLOORS.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Brown Strip Pad or Blue Scrub Pad depending  on floor surface
• Orange Scrub Brush
• Vacuum, Broom or Dust Mop
• Cleaning Solution
• Interior Circle (Donut Hole) from Brown Strip Pad or Blue Scrub Pad
• Mops – 2 (1 to apply/pick up Cleaning Solution and 1 to rinse floor)
• Bucket and wringer
• Wet-Dry Vacuum (optional)

PROCEDURE:

1. Vacuum or sweep floor area to be cleaned with broom or dust mop.
2. Mix cleaning solution according to manufacturer’s instructions on container label.
3. Apply cleaning solution in a 6 ft by 6 ft area.
4. Let solution stand for 5 minutes, scrub floor with Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and brown strip pad or blue scrub pad.
5. Use orange scrub brush on floors with cracks, crevices, and grout.
6. Use interior circle (donut hole) from the brown strip pad or blue scrub pad to clean in corners and around door jambs by hand.
7. Pick up dirty solution with mop or wet-dry vacuum. DO NOT ALLOW CLEANING SOLUTION TO DRY ON FLOOR.
8. Repeat Steps 3-6 until all floor area is cleaned.
9. Mop or use your Orbital with the white terrycloth bonnet and clean water to rinse the floor area.

PRECAUTIONS:

1. Do not flood the floor area with cleaning solution or allow solution to dry before pick-up.
2. Use clean mop for final rinse.
3. Change rinse water frequently.
4. Use damp cloth to wipe off any splashes on walls or furniture.

STRIPPING
This procedure can be used on most types of hard floor surfaces, EXCEPT WOOD & STONE FLOORS, to remove buffable floor wax or coatings.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Brown Strip Pad
• Vacuum, Broom or Dust Mop
• Use your preferred wax remover or stripping solution but always follow the solution’s SDS guidance or property damage could occur
• Interior Circle (Donut Hole) from Brown Strip Pad
• Mops – 2 (1 to apply/pick up Cleaning Solution and 1 to rinse floor)
• Bucket and Wringer
• Wet-Dry Vacuum for dirty and rinse water pickup (optional)

PROCEDURE:

1. Vacuum or sweep floor area to be stripped with broom or dust mop.
2. Mix stripping solution according to manufacturer’s instructions on container label.
3. Dip mop in stripping solution and apply to floor in a 6 ft by 6 ft area. Apply along baseboard edges first or where there is a wax or dirt build-up.
4. Let solution stand for 5 minutes, scrub floor with Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and brown strip pad. Use interior circle (donut hole) from the brown strip pad to reach in corners and around door jambs.
5. To pick up dirty solution, use a mop or wet-dry vacuum. DO NOT ALLOW STRIPPING SOLUTION TO DRY ON FLOOR.
6. Repeat steps 3-5 until the entire floor is completely stripped.
7. Rinse area TWICE with clean water and clean mop. Pick up water with mop or wet-dry vacuum.
8. Allow floor to dry before applying new floor finish.

PRECAUTIONS:

1. Do not flood the floor area with stripping solution or allow solution to dry before pick-up.
2. Use clean mop for final rinse.
3. Change rinse water frequently.
4. Use damp cloth to wipe off any splashes on walls or furniture.

REFINISHING
This procedure can be used on most types of hard floor surfaces, EXCEPT WOOD & STONE FLOORS.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• White Polish Pad or Lamb’s Wool Bonnet
• Floor finish liquid
• Clean string mop, 16-20 oz. size
• Bucket and wringer
• Disposable plastic bag

PROCEDURE:

1. Place disposable bag inside of bucket with wringer. This will protect floor finish from being contaminated and chemical residue remaining in bucket.

2. Pour quart size container of floor finish into the disposable bag. Amount of floor finish depends on size of floor area to be covered and number of coats to be applied.

3. ONLY dip the mop tip into the floor finish and wring out lightly. Avoid dripping floor finish or splashing on walls.

4. Apply floor finish in thin even coats. Apply FIRST COAT of floor finish along baseboard edges and cover remaining floor area in an left-right direction.
   HINT: Only the first coat of floor finish needs to be applied to baseboard edges.

5. Allow floor finish to dry for 20 minutes before applying a second coat.

6. Apply the second coat of floor finish 1 tile width from baseboard. Application should be in a crossing direction to the preceding coat.

7. Additional coats (3 and 4) of floor finish should be applied to achieve the level of appearance desired. Four coats of floor finish will provide extra protection to the floor surface.

8. Allow 24 hours for floor finish to harden before buffing.

9. Buff floor to higher shine using Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and white polish pad or lamb’s wool bonnet.

PRECAUTIONS:

1. When using NEW mops to apply floor finish, make sure to rinse mop first. Foreign chemicals will affect the floor finish.
2. Completely submerging mop head into the floor finish is a waste of product.
3. Turn mop over frequently for even distribution of floor finish.
4. Do not allow mop to become dry; this will cause streaking.
5. Apply floor finish in thin even coats.
6. Do NOT pour floor finish directly on the floor and attempt to spread evenly. This will cause dark spots and delay drying time.

SEALED HARD WOOD FLOOR APPLICATIONS

SURFACE CLEANING SEALED FLOORS
This procedure is for polyurethane-sealed hard wood floors, not waxed hard wood floors.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• White Terrycloth Bonnet
• Use your preferred hard wood floor cleaner but always follow the solution’s SDS guidance or property damage could occur
• White Polish Pad (optional)

PROCEDURE :
Read carefully which floors your preferred hard wood floor cleaner can clean and follow thoroughly. Use your preferred hard wood floor cleaner and the Orbiter Multi-Floor Machine with the white terrycloth bonnet. Vinyl and laminate flooring can be polished to a higher luster using the white polish pad after cleaning.

1. Lightly mist a 6 ft by 6 ft area with your preferred hard wood floor cleaner (a little goes a long way).
2. Clean the treated area with the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and the white terrycloth bonnet.
3. Depending on your hard wood floor cleaner, your floors should shine with a beautiful luster and leave minimal residue. If necessary, repeat procedure until floor shines.

SANDSCREENING (WOOD FLOORS)
Sand screening is ideal for refinishing the polyurethane coating on hard wood floors. The procedure is not designed to totally remove the old polyurethane, but smooth out imperfections and prime the floor for a new fresh coating. However, polyurethane coatings are generally very durable and look good for a long time – try a thorough cleaning before refinishing the polyurethane coating to see if the luster can be restored.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Brown Strip Pad
• Sand Screen 60 grit
• Sand Screen 80 grit
• Sand Screen 100 grit
• Broom or Dust Mop
• Vacuum Cleaner
• Tack Rags

PROCEDURE:

1. Use Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and the brown strip pad.
2. Place #60 grit sand screen disc under brown strip pad. Sand the floor. Remove residue by vacuuming or sweeping the floor in the same direction as the boards.
3. Place a #80 sand screen disc under the brown strip pad. Sand the floor.
4. Sweep and vacuum the floor, then tack rag THOROUGHLY.
5. Apply finish according to manufacturer’s recommendations.
6. Burnish between coats with #100 grit sand screen disc and tack rag.

WAXED HARD WOOD FLOOR APPLICATIONS

SURFACE CLEANING AND WAXING WAXED HARD WOOD FLOORS
This procedure should be used on WAX FINISH floors only.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Lamb’s Wool Bonnet
• Tan Polish Brush (Union Mix)
• White Polish Pad (optional)
• Paste Wax, 1 lb.
• Indian Sand Paste Wax
• Dust Mop
• Buffable Wax

PROCEDURE:

1. Completely dust mop floor.
2. Wipe up spills with a dry cloth or paper towel. Use a slightly damp cloth for sticky spills. Hint: Buff with white polish pad to restore luster.
3. To apply paste wax: Attach black drive pad holder to Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine. Apply a tablespoon of paste wax on 4 sections of white polish pad. Place white polish pad on floor and center black drive pad holder onto pad. Work Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine in a forward/back motion and spread out the paste wax to a thin coat. Allow paste wax to dry for 5 minutes. Turn white polish pad over to clean side and buff. Use tan polish brush or lamb’s wool bonnet to  obtain a higher luster.

HELPFUL HINTS:

1. When floor looks dull, try buffing first to see if that will restore the luster before re-waxing.
2. When areas of heavy use no longer respond to  buffing, wax only those areas and buff all of the floor to an even luster.
3. Use clear paste wax to retain the floor’s natural color. Use Indian Sand Paste Wax to add a little color and help blend in blemishes on old floors.

TILE FLOOR APPLICATIONS

DEEP CLEANING
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Orange Scrub Brush or Black Carpet Brush
• White Terrycloth Bonnet
• Your preferred luxury vinyl and tile floor cleaner
• Depending on your preferred luxury vinyl and tile floor cleaner, you may need a spray bottle

PROCEDURE:

1. Read the instructions of your preferred luxury vinyl and tile floor cleaner and determine if it needs to be put into a spray bottle.
2. Lightly spray a 6 ft by 6 ft area with your luxury vinyl and tile floor cleaner, if it needs to be diluted make sure to dilute it.
3. Clean with the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi Floor Machine and an orange scrub brush for ceramic tile floors or concrete. Use Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and the black carpet brush for delicate or glazed ceramic or porcelain tile floors.
4. Repeat steps 1 through 3 until the whole floor has been cleaned.
5. Go back over the cleaned floor with the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and white terrycloth bonnet to remove all dirt lifted by the orange scrub brush.
6. Wet floor as necessary with water or your preferred luxury vinyl and tile floor cleaner.

STONE FLOOR APPLICATIONS

DEEP CLEANING
For cleaning all types of stone floors, including marble, granite, slate and other stone floors.
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Tan Polish Brush (Union Mix)
• Use your preferred ceramic and stone floor cleaner but always follow the solution’s SDS guidance or property damage could occur
• Vacuum, Broom or Dust Mop
• Mop and Bucket

PROCEDURE:

1. Clean the floor with vacuum, broom or dust mop to ensure that all grit is removed.
2. Read carefully the instructions on your preferred ceramic and stone floor cleaner and follow them.
3. To clean stone floors and grout, use the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and the tan polish brush (union mix).
4. To remove dirt and grime lifted by the brush, mop floors with clean water or with your preferred ceramic and stone floor cleaner.

MARBLE RESTORATION
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Beige Marble Pad
• White Polish Pad
• Use your preferred ceramic and stone floor cleaner but always follow the solution’s SDS guidance or property damage could occur
• Lamb’s Wool Bonnet (optional)
• Use your preferred marble restorer polishing cream but always follow the solution’s SDS guidance or property damage could occur
• Vacuum, Dust Mop or Broom
• Mop & Bucket
• Squeegee

PROCEDURE:

1. Clean the floor with vacuum, broom or dust mop to ensure that all grit has been removed. All topical coatings need to be removed.

2. Spray water on the floor and then apply a dab (2 in diameter) per 16 sq ft of surface of marble restorer polishing cream. Using the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and beige marble pad, begin buffing the area. Buff for five or more passes, keeping the product in a wet slurry. Do not let the product dry on the floor, and spray additional water if necessary.

3. Check results by moving the slurry with a squeegee. Reapply or continue to buff if necessary. Remove slurry with squeegee, wet/ dry vacuum or clean mop.

4. Read the instructions of your preferred ceramic and stone floor cleaner and mix with water according to its instructions.
   Immediately mop the floor with the solution. Make sure all of the marble restorer has been removed form the floor.

5. Let the floor dry completely. Buff the floor with an Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine and a white polish pad.

CONCRETE AND ASPHALT APPLICATIONS

REMOVING OIL AND DIRT
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL REQUIRED:

• Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Use your preferred absorbent powder but always follow the solution’s SDS guidance or property damage could occur
• Brown Strip Pad
• Orange Scrub Brush

PROCEDURE:

1. To clean oil, dirt, mold and mildew from smooth concrete use your preferred absorbent powder and the brown strip pad. To clean rough or uneven concrete or asphalt, use absorbent powder and the orange scrub brush.
2. For fresh stains or spills that have not dried, use the Absorbent powder as a dry powder. For dry stains, add a little water during mixing or scrubbing stage.
3. Liberally apply absorbent powder to spill or area to clean, completely covering it. Allow five to ten minutes to absorb for fresh stains, overnight for dried stains.
4. Use the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor
   Machine and brown strip pad or orange scrub brush to agitate the powder on the floor. Mop or hose off floor if necessary.

ACCESSORIES

Hoover offers a full line of accessories to give you the tools you need for the job!
Depending on the unit purchased, some of the accessories below may be included with your Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine. All of these accessories are available at one of our partnered Hoover dealer locations or on our website www.HooverCommercial.com or www.Hoover.com.
When choosing different pads and brushes for the Orbital Floor Cleaner, there is no exact science to selecting an accessory for a particular floor. Bonnets are good for surface cleaning most floor types. Pads are good for scrubbing and polishing flat surfaces. Brushes work well for getting into recesses in non-flat surfaces, like tile, where the bristles can get into grout lines. When you choose an accessory, remember you want one aggressive enough to do the job but gentle enough not to damage the floor. Use common sense. For example, do not use a brown strip pad (aggressive) on a wood floor (soft floor). Start with what is safe and move to a more aggressive accessory, if needed. : Hoover recommends removing brushes and pads when storing the Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine. Accessories can become deformed if stored on the machine.
GENERAL:

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TBLACK DRIVE PAD HOLDER
(Black plastic with teeth)

• Holds pads and bonnets in place.

BONNETS:

Bonnets are designed to surface clean most surfaces. They are washable and can be reused.
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WHITE TERRYCLOTH BONNET

• This bonnet cleans the traffic lane and spots in the carpet without wetting the entire carpet.
• Use your preferred premist soil release prespray and dry carpet cleaner.
• When one side of bonnet is dirty, flip it over and use the other side.
• When job is complete, clean terrycloth bonnet in washing machine using cold water or hose  off and allow to air  dry.

437054
LAMB’S WOOL BONNET
Designed to provide the best possible shine on wood, tile and vinyl floors.
Use the bonnet for everyday buffing to remove scuff marks.
When job is complete, clean lambs wool bonnet in washing machine using cold water or hose off and allow to air dry.
To use a bonnet, see “Attaching Accessories” on page 2 and “Removing Accessories” on page 2
PADS:

Pads are designed to be porous and open-weave (except the beige pad) so that when it loosens dirt it can pick it up. The dirt goes inside the pad (i.e. off the floor). All pads can be turned over and the other side used before cleaning or disposing. Pads may be hosed off in some instances and re-used.
The pads are color coded depending on how aggressive they are (except for the beige marble pad): White is the softest, followed by blue medium aggressive, and brown being the most aggressive.
437051
WHITE POLISH PAD
(least aggressive)

• Apply paste wax
• Clean and polish wood (coated & uncoated), linoleum and laminate.
• Cleans all surfaces except stone.

437057
BLUE SCRUB PAD
(medium aggressive)

• Used for scrubbing.
• Cleans tile and concrete.

437049
BROWN STRIP PAD
(most aggressive)

• Strips linoleum, vinyl, laminate and tile floors.
• Cleans and scrubs tile and grout.
• Can be used on commercial vinyl.
• Use on smooth concrete.
• Use with Sand Screens.
• Scrubs and cleans wood decks.

437058
BEIGE MARBLE PAD
(marble only)
For restoring and cleaning marble floors.
To use a floor pad, see “Attaching Accessories” on page 2 and “Removing Accessories” on page 2.

BRUSHES:

Brushes are designed to get into grooves and recesses on non-flat surfaces. Brushes lift and remove ground-in dirt and grime.
Brushes are coded depending on how aggressive they are with the black carpet brush being the least aggressive, followed by the tan polish brush (union mix) and the orange scrub brush the most aggressive.

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BLACK CARPET BRUSH
(least aggressive)

• Use your preferred dry shampoo but always follow the solution’s SDS guidance or property damage could occur
• Safe, soft action needed for carpet cleaning.
• Use on textured linoleum.
• Use for cleaning delicate or glazed ceramic or porcelain tile.

237048
TAN POLISH BRUSH (UNION MIX)

• Use to polish wood floors.
• Will “blend” in excess floor wax, maintain an even coat of wax and eliminate wax build-up.
• Use for getting inside cracks of a wood floor.
• Use to polish waxed wood floors.
• Use for marble, stone, and delicate tile floors

237047
ORANGE SCRUB BRUSH)
(most aggressive)

• Used to clean ceramic tile or concrete and many tough stains.
• To use a brush, see “Attaching Accessories” on page 4 and “Removing Accessories” on page 5.

SAND SCREENS:

WARNING: Risk of explosion. Floor sanding can result in an explosive mixture of fine dust and air. Use floor-sanding machine only in a well- ventilated area free from any flame or match.
Sand screens offer the very best in floor sanding. For all sand screens, place the black drive pad holder on Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine. Then place the sand screen under any floor pad on floor and center Orbital Floor Cleaner Multi-Floor Machine onto the pad.

For Questions or Information about Hoover’s Line of Cleaning Products, Please Call or Visit Your Local Hoover Dealer.
COMMERCIAL
Commercial: 1-888-768-2014
www.Hoover.com or www.HooverCommercial.com

MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING

CARE OF YOUR HOOVER® MULTI-FLOOR MACHINE
This is a precision machine. Dropping, unreasonable bumping or rough handling may result in damage to the balanced counter-weight system. Wrap your cord loosely around the two hooks on the handle. Remove brushes after use. The bristles may be damaged due to the weight of the machine. Store your machine in the upright position. After each use, remove wax or cleaning solutions from the unit. After sanding, blow sawdust off motor. Clean housing and bumper with damp cloth after each use. A little care will keep your Orbital Floor Cleaner looking like new.
USER MAINTENANCE
The Orbital Floor Cleaner motor bearings are factory lubricated and sealed. All other servicing should be performed by an authorized service center. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing.
Whenever calling, please be sure to have your model and serial number from data plate.
Your cleaner is equipped with a red reset button on the top of the motor housing (back left side of chrome grill). Press the reset button.
ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY A HOOVER AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE 1-888-768-2014.

is firmly plugged into wall outlet.
2. No electricity in wall outlet.| 2. Check electrical source–fuse or circuit breaker.
3. Blown fuse / tripped breaker.| 3. Replace fuse / Reset breaker.
4. Motor circuit breaker has tripped.| 4. Turn switch off and unplug cleaner. Check motor shaft for binding. Your cleaner is equipped with a red reset button on the top of the motor housing (back left side of chrome grill). Press the reset button.
Floor Machine bounces| 1. Brush or pad holder not properly in place.| 1. Place it properly. (See operating instructions.)
2. Using brush on dry surface without dry shampoo or wet shampoo.| 2. Apply necessary shampoo dry or wet.
3. Using black carpet brush on berber or low-pile carpet.| 3. Use white terrycloth bonnet instead.

WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY FOR HOOVER® COMMERCIAL PRODUCT
ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Failure to register the product does not diminish product warranty rights.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS: When used and maintained in normal Commercial use and in accordance with the User’s Manual, your Royal Appliance Manufacturing Company product is warranted against original defects in material and workmanship for a full one year from date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”). During the Warranty Period, as described in this Warranty, Royal Appliance Manufacturing Company will provide labor and parts, at no cost to you, to correct any such defect in products purchased in the United States, U.S. Military Exchanges and Canada. Failure to register the product does not diminish product warranty rights.
HOW TO MAKE A WARRANTY CLAIM: If this product is not as warranted, take or send the product to an Authorized Warranty Service Dealer along with proof of purchase to an authorized dealer or contact HOOVER® Commercial Customer Services at 1-888-768-2014.
WHAT THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER: This warranty does not cover filters, improper maintenance of the product, damage due to misuse, acts of God, nature, vandalism or other acts beyond the control of Royal Appliance Manufacturing Company, owner’s acts or omissions, use outside the country in which the product was initially purchased and resales of the product by the original owner. This warranty does not cover pick up, delivery, transportation or house calls. However, if you mail your product to a Service Center for warranty service, cost of shipping will be paid one way. Please call HOOVER® Commercial Customer Services at 1-888-768-2014 for instructions on how to ship this product. This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside the United States (including its territories and possessions), a U.S. Military Exchange and Canada.
OTHER IMPORTANT TERMS: This warranty is not transferable and may not be assigned. This Warranty shall be governed and construed under the laws of the state of North Carolina. The Warranty Period will not be extended by any replacement of parts or repair performed under this Warranty. THIS WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY AND REMEDY ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT WILL HOOVER® Commercial BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND OR NATURE TO OWNER OR ANY PARTY CLAIMING THROUGH OWNER, WHETHER BASED IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT OR STRICT PRODUCTS LIABILITY OR ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE WHATSOEVER.
Some states do not allow the exclusion of consequential damages, so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific rights; you may also have others that vary from state to state.
Brushes, pads, drive blocks and other parts are subject to normal wear and are not covered by this limited warranty. This limited warranty does not apply to any part subjected to accident, abuse, alteration, misuse, damage caused by fire or act of God, the use of voltages other than indicated on the serial number plate of this product, or service of this product by other than HOOVER® or an HOOVER® Factory Authorized Service Center.
HOOVER® does not authorize any person or representative to assume or grant any other warranty obligation in connection with the sale of this product.
HOOVER’s limited warranty is valid only if you retain proof of purchase from HOOVER® or an HOOVER® authorized retail dealer of this product. If you purchase this product from any other source, your purchase is “AS IS”, which means that HOOVER grants to you no warranty and that you, not HOOVER, assume the entire risk of the quality and performance of this product, including the entire cost of any necessary servicing or repairs of any defects.
HOOVER’s liability for damages to you for any cost whatsoever, arising out of this statement of limited warranty shall be limited to the amount paid for this product at the time of original purchase, and HOOVER shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use this product.
Some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT, INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD, AND NO WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY AFTER THIS PERIOD.
Some jurisdictions do not allow limitations on the duration of implied warranties so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
©2022 Techtronic Floor Care Technology Limited. Todos los derechos reservados. Distribuido por, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. Charlotte, NC 28262.

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References

• Vacuum Cleaners | Carpet Cleaners | Hard Floor Cleaners | Hoover
• Parts Finder & Support Library – Hoover
• Hoover Commercial Information
• Vacuum Cleaners | Carpet Cleaners | Hard Floor Cleaners | Hoover
• Hoover Commercial Information

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