LAVEX 274AFS3BAT 13 3 Gallon Walk Behind Auto Floor Scrubber User Manual

: June 16, 2024
: LAVEX

Table of Contents

LAVEX 274AFS3BAT 13 3 Gallon Walk Behind Auto Floor Scrubber
Product Information
General Safety Rules
Specific Safety Rules
Technical Specifications
Installation Instructions
Operation & Maintenance
Safety Information
Component Structure
Wiring Diagram
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LAVEX 274AFS3BAT 13 3 Gallon Walk Behind Auto Floor Scrubber

Product Information

Product Name: 13 3 Gallon Walk-Behind Auto Floor Scrubber
Model Number: #274AFS3BAT
Type: Battery-operated

Specifications

Capacity: 13 3 gallons
Power Source: Battery

General Safety Rules

Work Area Safety
- Keep the work area clean and well lit during operation.
- Avoid operating the floor scrubber in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
- Keep children and bystanders away while operating the floor scrubber to avoid potential injury.
Electrical Safety
- Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
- Do not expose the floor scrubber to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the floor scrubber will increase the risk of electric shock.
- If operating the floor scrubber in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
Personal Safety
- Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating the floor scrubber. Do not use it while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
- Always use appropriate personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions can reduce personal injuries.
- Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to the power source, picking up, or carrying the tool. Carrying the floor scrubber with your finger on the power switch may cause accidents.
- Make sure that you are balanced and stable before operation. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the floor scrubber in unexpected situations.
- Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
- Always stay alert during machine operation. A lack of awareness while in use can cause severe injury.
Floor Scrubber Use and Care
- Use the correct floor scrubber for your application. The correct floor scrubber will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
- Do not use the floor scrubber if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any floor scrubber that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
- Disconnect the floor scrubber from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the unit. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the floor scrubber accidentally.
- Store idle floor scrubbers out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the floor scrubber or these instructions to operate it.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Can I use this floor scrubber in wet conditions?
No, it is not recommended to expose the floor scrubber to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the floor scrubber can increase the risk of electric shock.
What personal protective equipment should I use when operating the floor scrubber?
You should always wear eye protection and use appropriate personal protective equipment based on the conditions. This may include a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection.
How should I store the floor scrubber when not in use?
Store idle floor scrubbers out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the floor scrubber or these instructions to operate it.

#274AFS3BAT
13″ 3 Gallon Walk-Behind Auto Floor Scrubber
BATTERY-OPERATED

PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE USE

General Safety Rules

WARNING: Read all safety warnings and instructions prior to use.
Failure to follow all warnings and instructions may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
SAVE ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
The term “floor scrubber” in the warnings refers to your battery-operated floor scrubber.

WORK AREA SAFETY
Keep work area clean and well lit during operation.
Do not operate floor scrubber in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
Keep children and bystanders away while operating a floor scrubber to avoid potential injury.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces, such as pipes, radiators, ranges, and refrigerators.
Do not expose floor scrubbers to rain or wet conditions. Water entering the floor scrubber will increase the risk of electric shock.
If operating a floor scrubber in a damp location is unavoidable, use a residual current device (RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduces the risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert, watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating a floor scrubber. Do not use a floor scrubber while you are tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Always use appropriate personal protective equipment. Always wear eye protection. Protective equipment such as a dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection used for appropriate conditions can reduce personal injuries.
Ensure the switch is in the off-position before connecting to power source, picking up, or carrying the tool. Carrying floor scrubbers with your finger on the power switch may cause accidents.
Make sure that you are balanced and stable before operation. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. This enables better control of the floor scrubber in unexpected situations.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Always stay alert during machine operation. A lack of awareness while in use can cause severe injury.
FLOOR SCRUBBER USE AND CARE
Use the correct floor scrubber for your application. The correct floor scrubber will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not use the floor scrubber if the switch does not turn it on and off. Any floor scrubber that cannot be controlled with the switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
Disconnect your floor scrubber from the power source before making any adjustments, changing accessories,
or storing the unit. Such preventive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the floor scrubber accidentally.
Store idle floor scrubbers out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the floor scrubber or these instructions to operate the floor scrubber.
Maintain floor scrubbers and accessories. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the floor scrubber’s operation. If damaged, have the floor scrubber repaired before use. Accidents may be caused by poorly maintained floor scrubbers.
Only use the floor scrubber and accessories in accordance with these instructions. Always take into account the working conditions and the work to be performed. Use of the floor scrubber for unintended functions could result in hazardous situations.
Keep handles and grasping surfaces dry, clean, and free from oil and grease. Slippery handles and grasping surfaces do not allow for safe handling and control of the tool in unexpected situations.
SERVICE
Have your floor scrubber serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure that the safety of the floor scrubber is maintained.

Specific Safety Rules

For your safety, do not turn on your floor scrubber or try to use it until it is completely assembled according to these instructions, and until you have completely read and understood this user manual.
Always keep hands out of the path of floor scrubber. Avoid awkward hand positions where a sudden slip could cause your hand to move into the floor scrubber.
Make sure there are no nails or foreign objects in the area that is being cleaned.
Protect your eyes. Always wear safety goggles while machine is in use to avoid potential eye damage.
Everyday glasses only have impact resistant lenses and ARE NOT safety glasses. For your own protection, make sure your safety glasses or goggles comply with the ANSI Z87.1 Safety Standard.
Never use this floor scrubber without the provided GFCI.
Always verify that the GFCI is working correctly before starting work.
Replacement of the plug or the power cord shall always be carried out by the manufacturer or a designated service organization.
Keep liquid clear of the parts of the scrubber and away from persons in the working area.

Technical Specifications

Description	Unit	Data
Protection Level	IPX	3
Operating Voltage	V	12
Suction Motor	W	220
Suction Vacuum	mm / H2O	600
Brush Motor	W	250
Brush Speed	rpm	140
Solution Tank Capacity	Gallon	3.1
Recovery Tank Capacity	Gallon	3.4
Squeegee Width	inch	18.5
Theoretical Working Efficiency	sq. ft. / hr

Installation Instructions

ASSEMBLING THE SQUEEGEE
Use two star nuts to attach squeegee assembly to revolving shaft.

ASSEMBLING THE BRUSH / PAD DRIVER

Make sure that the scrubber is turned off.
Adjust the handle to the full upright position.
Lay machine on the floor with the bottom of the scrubber exposed.
Align clutch plate with brush / pad driver and rotate 30 degrees to the left.
To remove, rotate 30 degrees to the right.

ASSEMBLING THE BATTERY
Connect external battery connector labeled “Charger Connection” to the battery connector mounted to the scrubber.

Operation & Maintenance

WARNING: Be sure to read and understand this manual in its entirety before operation.
Failure to do so may result in damage or injury.

PROPER SETUP AND PREPARATION

Ensure that all components are assembled tightly and secured, and that power source matches voltage of your unit.
WARNING: Do not operate this unit near flammable or combustible objects.

For Scrubbing or Polishing:

PREPARATION

Remove debris and any obstructions from cleaning surface before operation.
Adjust handle to a comfortable position.
Both hands should always be on the unit when in use.
Fill solution tank with water or diluted detergent with a maximum temperature of 122°F.
To extend machine life, use detergents with a neutral pH and low foam.
Check that the brush / pad driver is properly attached to the scrubber.
Confirm that the squeegee assembly is properly attached and moving freely with the scrubber.

OPERATION

Insert machine key and turn.
Press the power button on the scrubber.
Press the water button to activate the dispensing pump.
Press the vacuum switch to activate the vacuum.
Push squeegee lever down till squeegee is contacting the floor.
Hold both brush motor switches in the handle to activate the motor.
Walk slowly when cleaning and pay attention to potential obstacles.

TO EMPTY WASTE WATER TANK

Remove vacuum and drain hose from recovery tank housing.
Lift waste water tank from scrubber frame.
Pour waste water tank contents into appropriate sink or drain.
Rinse waster water tank with clean water.
Allow waste water tank to air dry.
Place tank back on scrubber.
Fasten vacuum hose and drain hose lids to waste water tank.

TO CHARGE THE BATTERY

Plug included charging unit into appropriate 120 volt outlet.
Plug the other end of the charging unit into the machine charging connection marked “Charging Connection”.

MAINTENANCE

To control the amount of water dispensed by the machine:
Adjust water dispensing by using the ball valve on the front of the machine above the brush assembly.
To replace or rotate squeegee:
- Rotate star nuts counterclockwise to remove assembly from shaft.
- Remove seven hexagon screws to take out the front squeegee and metal retaining strip.
- Release squeegee clasp to loosen the rear squeegee assembly.
- Remove the rear squeegee.
- Check wear of squeegee and replace if needed. Squeegees have four sides and can be rotated before replacing.

Safety Information

Failure to follow the instructions below could lead to damage or personal injury.

This unit is for commercial janitorial use only, you must be trained before operating unit.
Do not operate unit unless it is completely assembled, and you have ensured that every component is secured tightly.
Ensure that the unit is dry before performing maintenance or repairs.
Ensure that the unit is kept dry at all times during operation. Store unit in a dry area, and only perform cleaning with a dry cloth.
Do not use unit near flammable objects, liquids, or vapors. Do not use flammable compounds to clean the unit.
Maintenance is to be performed by qualified professionals only.