ORECK RORB400 Orbiter Multi Floor Machine User Guide

ORECK RORB400 Orbiter Multi Floor Machine

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Multi-Floor Machine
• Models: RORB400, RORB550, RORB600, RORB700 Series
• Power Supply: 120-volt AC

Safety & General Information

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• Read all instructions before using this multi-floor machine.
• Always unplug the machine before installing or removing accessories.
• Always wear shoes when using electrical equipment.

Grounding Information

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

Grounding Methods

• GROUNDED OUTLET BOX
• ADAPTER GROUNDED OUTLET
• GROUNDING PIN Sketch A
• METAL SCREW Sketch B

CAUTION

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded following all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a 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.

Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

Warranty

Oreck Corporation (Oreck) provides a limited warranty for this product if it was originally purchased for use, not resale, from Oreck or an ORECK AUTHORIZED Dealer. Oreck will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original purchaser, any part that is found to be defective in material or workmanship within one (1) year of the date of purchase for all models. Please note that commercial use of the 550 series Floor Machine voids the warranty for the 400, 600, and 700 series. Components returned prepaid to an Oreck Factory Authorized Service Center or to Oreck will be repaired or replaced free of cost at the option of Oreck and/or its service centre when, upon examination by either of them, such components are found to be defective.

Product Usage Instructions

Before Operating Cleaner

Before using the multi-floor machine, read all instructions in the manual carefully.

Installation and Removal of Accessories

Always ensure that the machine is unplugged before installing or removing accessories.

Wearing Shoes

For safety reasons, always wear shoes when using the multi-floor machine.

Save These Instructions

Keep this manual for future reference. It contains important safety information and instructions for operating the multi-floor machine.

Customer Service

If you have any questions or need assistance with the product, please contact our customer service:

• USA: 1-800-989-3535
• CANADA: 1-888-676-7325
• COMMERCIAL: 1-800-242-1378

Visit Our Store Locations

Visit one of our over 450 store locations for further assistance or to see our products in person. You can find the nearest store by visiting our website:

• www.oreck.com
• www.oreckcommercial.com

FAQ

• Q: Can I use a temporary adapter with this product?
• A : No, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.
• Q: How long is the warranty?
• A: The warranty for all models is one (1) year from the date of purchase for parts found to be defective in material or workmanship.
• Q: Does commercial use void the warranty?
• A: Yes, commercial use of the 550 series Floor Machine voids the warranty for the 400, 600, and 700 series.

Safety & General Information

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MULTI-FLOOR MACHINE
WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Use indoors only.
• Risk of explosion – Floor sanding can result in an explosive mixture of fine dust and air. Use floor sanding machines only in well-ventilated areas.
• Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Do not leave the appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use a damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service centre or call customer service at: US: 1-800-989-3535 Canada: 1-888-676-7325 Commercial: 1-800-242-1378
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use the cord as a handle, close the door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not run cleaner over the cord.
• Do not use it on stairs.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.
• Unplug before installing or removing pads/cleaning brushes.
• Warning – To reduce the risk of fire, use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for machine application.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle the plug or cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not use appliances in an enclosed space where flammable, explosive or toxic vapors are given off by oil base paint, paint thinner, some mothproofing substances, or in an area where flammable dust is present

CAUTION

This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment-grounding conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the appliance.

ALWAYS UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE nINSTALLING OR REMOVING ACCESSORIES. ALWAYS WEAR SHOES WHEN USING ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Grounding Information

CAUTION

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded following all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a 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 grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Sketch A (see next column). A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in Sketch B (see next column) may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green-coloured rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. 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.

Warranty

Oreck Corporation (Oreck) gives you the following limited warranty for this product only if it was originally purchased for use, not resale, from Oreck or an ORECK-AUTHORIZED Dealer. Oreck will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original
purchaser, any part, which is found to be defective in material or workmanship within one (1) year of the date of purchase for all models . Note: The 550 series Floor The machine is intended for commercial use. Any commercial use voids of the 400, 600 or 700 series voids the warranty. Components returned prepaid to an Oreck Factory Authorized Service Center or to Oreck will be repaired or replaced free of cost at the option of Oreck and/or its service center when upon examination by either of them, such components are found to be defective. 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, or 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 Oreck or an Oreck Factory Authorized Service Center.

Oreck does not authorize any person or representative to assume or grant any other warranty obligation in connection with the sale of this product. Oreck’s limited warranty is valid only if you retain the proof of purchase from Oreck or an Oreck-authorized retail dealer of this product. If you purchase this product from any other source, your purchase is “AS IS”, which means that Oreck grants you no warranty and that you, not Oreck, 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.

Oreck’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 Oreck 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.

Introduction

The Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine is the most advanced, easiest-to-use machine of its kind. With proper care and use, your Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine will last a lifetime. This booklet will tell you how to care for the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine and all about its features, accessories and uses.
CAUTION: NEVER SERVICE THE MACHINE WHILE IT IS PLUGGED IN – ALWAYS DISCONNECT it from the electrical outlet. When leaving the machine unattended, be sure to disconnect it. For more information see the
“Maintenance and Troubleshooting” section.

Getting Started

Your Orbiter® 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

The Orbiter® 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 10 under “Accessories”.
To attach a pad, bonnet, or sand screen:

1. Lay the Orbiter® 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 Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine (See Figure 1, next page).
4. Set the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine upright with the pad, bonnet, or sand screen sitting on the floor.

To attach a brush:

1. Lay the Orbiter® 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 Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine (See Figure 1, next page).
3. Set the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine upright with the brush sitting on the floor.

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.

Figure 1. Attaching Black Drive Pad Holder or Brush

CAUTION: Oreck recommends removing brushes and pads when storing the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine. Accessories (especially brushes) can become deformed if stored on the machine.

Removing Accessories

Lay the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine on its back and pull the brush or the black drive pad holder off the beige holder pan.
CAUTION: Oreck recommends removing brushes and pads when storing the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine. Accessories (especially brushes) can become deformed if stored on the machine.

Turning the Floor Machine On and Off

The on-off switch is located on the back side of the motor housing (400) or on the handle (550, 600, 700). 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.

Figure 2. Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine On/Off switch

To Guide the Floor Machine

Grasp the unique “T” handle and glide the machine across the floor in a side- to-side motion. The patented
The “T” handle feature gives you complete control. The Orbiter’s perfectly balanced counter-weight system gives smooth and easy action with fingertip control.
CAUTION: IMPORTANT – Always wear shoes when using your Orbiter® Multi- Floor Machine. Before completing any of the following procedures for the first time, test a small hidden area to ensure colour-fastness of the material and that the accessory used is not too aggressive for the surface.

Carpet and Area Rug Applications

Dry Carpet Cleaning

(For deep cleaning carpets and rugs )
The Oreck Dry Carpet Cleaning System® is the easiest and most effective way to keep your carpet and rugs looking clean and beautiful. It effectively removes dirt and grime that vacuums cannot. Unlike many carpet extractors, steam cleaners or steam cleaning services, it will not leave a soapy or sticky residue on your carpet that will attract dirt and cause rapid re-soiling. It is safe for use in homes with children and pets.

Equipment and Material Required:

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• White Terrycloth Bonnet (for Berber or low-pile carpets) or Black Carpet Brush (for medium- or high-pile carpets)
• Oreck Premist® Soil Release Pre-Spray
• Oreck Dry Carpet Cleaner

Procedure:

1. Spray Premist® Soil Release Pre-Spray on the carpet in a 6 ft by 6 ft area.
2. Sprinkle Dry Carpet Cleaner over the treated area (do not overuse).
3. Work the Dry Carpet Cleaner into the carpet with the Orbiter® 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 an Oreck vacuum cleaner.

See Dry Carpet Cleaner packaging for complete instructions.

Bonnet Cleaning

(For surface cleaning carpets and rugs)
This procedure can be used on most types of carpets (follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for handmade, silk and oriental rugs or carpets).

Equipment and Material Required

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• White Terrycloth Bonnet
• Oreck Premist® Soil Release Pre-Spray

Procedure

1. Lightly spray Premist® Soil Release Pre-Spray over the soil area in the carpet or high-traffic area.
2. Use the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine and the white terrycloth bonnet to lift dirt from the treated area. Work terrycloth bonnet over the treated area.
3. Turn the terrycloth bonnet over when soiled and continue to clean the 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.

Surface Cleaning

Timberworks® Floor Cleaner restores the natural beauty of all your hard flooring (not for use on stone, tile, or waxed floors). It safely and effectively removes the dirt, scuffs and grime from your floors to reveal their original and beautiful lustre.

Equipment and Material Required

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• White Terrycloth Bonnet
• Timberworks® Floor Cleaner
• White Polish Pad (optional)

Procedure:
To clean hard flooring, including polyurethane-coated wood, laminate, vinyl and linoleum floors, use the Timberworks® Floor Cleaner and the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine with the white terrycloth bonnet.

1. Lightly mist a 6 ft by 6 ft area with Timberworks® Floor Cleaner (a little goes a long way).
2. Clean the treated area with the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine and the white terrycloth bonnet.
3. Floors should shine with a beautiful lustre. Timberworks® Floor Cleaner will not leave a residue; any streaking or clouding may be the result of a build-up of other floor cleaners. If necessary, repeat the procedure until the floor shines.
4. If desired, vinyl and laminate flooring can be polished to a higher lustre using the white polish pad after cleaning.

See the Timberworks® bottle for complete instructions.

Scrubbing

This procedure can be used on hard floor surfaces, EXCEPT WOOD FLOORS.

Equipment and Material Required:

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Brown Strip Pad or Blue Scrub Pad depending on the 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 the floor area to be cleaned with a broom or dust mop.
2. Mix the cleaning solution according to the manufacturer’s instructions on the container label.
3. Apply cleaning solution in a 6 ft by 6 ft area.
4. Let the solution stand for 5 minutes, and scrub the floor with Orbiter® 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 (doughnut hole) from the brown strip pad or blue scrub pad to clean in corners and around door jambs by hand.
7. Pick up a dirty solution with a mop or wet-dry vacuum. DO NOT ALLOW THE CLEANING SOLUTION TO DRY ON THE FLOOR.
8. Repeat Steps 3-6 until all floor area is cleaned.
9. Mop or use Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine 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 the solution to dry before pick-up.
2. Use a clean mop for the final rinse.
3. Change rinse water frequently.
4. Use a damp cloth to wipe off any splashes on the 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:

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Brown Strip Pad
• Vacuum, Broom or Dust Mop
• Wax Remover or Stripping Solution
• 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 pick-up (optional)

Procedure:

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

Precautions:

1. Do not flood the floor with stripping solution or allow the solution to dry before pick-up.
2. Use clean mop for the final rinse.
3. Change rinse water frequently.
4. Use a 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

• Orbiter® 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 a disposable bag inside of the bucket with the wringer. This will protect the floor finish from being contaminated and the chemical residue remaining in the bucket.
2. Pour quart quart-size container of floor finish into the disposable bag. The amount of floor finish depends on the size of the floor area to be covered and some 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 the remaining floor area in a left-right direction. HINT: Only the first coat of floor finish needs to be applied to the baseboard edges.
5. Allow the floor finish to dry for 20 minutes before applying a second coat.
6. Apply the second coat of floor finish 1 tile width from the baseboard. The 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 the floor finish to harden before buffing.
9. Buff floor to higher shine using Orbiter® 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 the mop first. Foreign chemicals will affect the floor finish.
2. Completely submerging the 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 the 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 Wood Floor Applications

Surface Cleaning Sealed Floors

This procedure is for polyurethane-sealed hardwood floors, not waxed hardwood floors. Timberworks® Floor Cleaner restores the natural beauty of all your hard flooring (not for use on stone, tile, or waxed floors). It safely and effectively removes the dirt, scuffs and grime from your floors to reveal their original and beautiful lustre.

Equipment and Material Required:

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• White Terrycloth Bonnet
• Timberworks® Floor Cleaner
• White Polish Pad (optional

Procedure:

To clean hard flooring, including polyurethane-coated wood, laminate, vinyl and linoleum floors, use the Timberworks® Floor Cleaner and the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine with the white terrycloth bonnet. Vinyl and laminate flooring can be polished to a higher lustre using the white polish pad after cleaning.

1.  Lightly mist a 6 ft by 6 ft area with Timberworks® Floor Cleaner (a little goes a long way).
2. Clean the treated area with the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine and the white terrycloth bonnet.
3. Floors should shine with a beautiful lustre. Timberworks® Floor Cleaner will not leave a residue; any streaking or clouding may be the result of a build-up of other floor cleaners. If necessary, repeat the procedure until the floor shines.

See the Timberworks® bottle for complete instructions.

Sand screening
(Wood Floors)

Sand screening is ideal for refinishing the polyurethane coating on hardwood floors. The procedure is not designed to totally remove the old polyurethane, but to 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 lustre can be restored.

Equipment and Material Required

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• 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 Orbiter® 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 the rag THOROUGHLY.
5. Apply finish according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
6. Burnish between coats with #100 grit sand screen disc and a tack rag

Waxed 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:

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

Procedure:

1. Completely dust mop the floor.
2. Wipe up spills with a dry cloth or paper towel. Use a slightly damp cloth for sticky spills. Hint: Buff with a white polish pad to restore lustre.
3. To apply paste wax: Attach the black drive pad holder to the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine. Apply a tablespoon of paste wax on 4 sections of white polish pad. Place a white polish pad on the floor and centre black drive pad holder onto a pad. Work Orbiter® 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 the white polish pad over to the clean side and buff. Use tan polish brush or lamb’s wool bonnet to obtain a higher luster

Helpful Hints:

1. When the floor looks dull, try buffing first to see if that will restore the lustre 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 lustre.
3. Use clear paste wax to retain the floor’s natural colour. Use Indian Sand Paste Wax to add a little colour and help blend in blemishes on old floors

Tile Floor Applications

Deep Cleaning
Equipment and Material Required:

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Orange Scrub Brush or Black Carpet Brush
• White Terrycloth Bonnet
• Grunge Attack® Tile Floor Cleaner

Procedure:

Grunge Attack® Tile Floor Cleaner lifts dirt, grime and grease from tile floors and grout, leaving sparkling results.

1. Dilute Grunge Attack® Tile Floor Cleaner into a separate spray bottle according to the instructions on the bottle.
2. Lightly spray a 6 ft by 6 ft area with diluted Grunge Attack® Tile Floor Cleaner.
3. Clean with the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine and an orange scrub brush for ceramic tile floors or concrete. Use Orbiter® 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 Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine and white terrycloth bonnet to remove all dirt lifted by the orange scrub brush. Wet floor as necessary with water or diluted Grunge Attack® Tile Floor Cleaner. See Grunge Attack® Tile Floor Cleaner bottle for complete instructions

Light Cleaning

Equipment and Material Required:

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• White Terrycloth Bonnet
• Grunge Attack® Tile Floor Cleaner

Procedure:

Grunge Attack® Tile Floor Cleaner lifts dirt, grime and grease from tile floors and grout, leaving sparkling results.

1. Dilute Grunge Attack® Tile Floor Cleaner according to the instructions on the bottle.
2. Lightly spray a 6 ft by 6 ft area with Grunge Attack® Tile Floor Cleaner.
3. Clean with the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine and white terrycloth bonnet. This bonnet is designed to lift and remove dirt from hard surfaces. See Grunge Attack® Cleaner bottle for complete instructions.

Stone Floor Applications

Deep Cleaning

For cleaning all types of stone floors, including marble, granite, slate and other stone floors.

Equipment and Material Required:

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Tan Polish Brush (Union Mix)
• Stone Clear Bottom® Stone Floor Cleaner
• Vacuum, Broom or Dust Mop
• Mop and Bucket

Procedure:

Stone Clear Bottom® Stone Floor Cleaner is a pH-neutral balanced daily cleaner designed to safely clean all stone surfaces without damaging the stone’s natural crystalline surface.

1. Clean the floor with vacuum, broom or dust mop to ensure that all grit is removed.
2. Dilute Stone Clear Bottom® Stone Floor Cleaner according to the instructions on the bottle.
3. To clean stone floors and grout, use the Orbiter® 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 Stone Clear Bottom® Cleaning Solution.

See Stone Clear Bottom® bottle for complete instructions

Marble Restoration

Michaelangelo’s Marble Restorer® polishing cream is a unique blend of microabrasives that safely restores the stone’s natural crystalline structure to rejuvenate the shine the marble once had. It will safely and effectively revive dull marble surfaces, light surface scratches, abrasions, etch marks, shower wall streaks, watermarks, and glass rings.

Equipment and Material Required :

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Beige Marble Pad
• White Polish Pad
• Stone Clear Bottom® Stone Floor Cleaner
• Lamb’s Wool Bonnet (optional)
• Michaelangelo’s Marble Restorer® Polishing Cream
• 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 Michaelangelo’s Marble Restorer® polishing cream. Using Orbiter® 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 the slurry with the squeegee, wet/dry vacuum or clean mop.
4. Immediately mop the floor with a mix of 2 oz of Stone Clear Bottom® Stone Floor Cleaner and 1 gallon of water, making sure all of the Michaelangelo’s Marble Restorer® has been removed from the floor.
5. Let the floor dry completely. Buff the floor with an Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine and a white polish pad

See Michaelangelo’s Marble Restorer® bottle for complete instructions.

Concrete and Asphalt Applications

Removing Oil and Dirt

Greaselock® Absorbent Powder effectively and safely cleans concrete and asphalt without solvents. Greaselock® application is a natural mineral that absorbs and captures oil and dirt so it can be safely discarded or rinsed away

Equipment and Material Required:

• Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine
• Black Drive Pad Holder
• Greaselock® Absorbent Powder
• Brown Strip Pad
•  Orange Scrub Brush

Procedure:

To clean oil, dirt, mould and mildew from smooth concrete, use the Greaselock® Absorbent Powder and the brown strip pad. To clean rough or uneven concrete or asphalt, use Greaselock® Absorbent Powder and the orange scrub brush.

1. For fresh stains or spills that have not dried, use the Greaselock® Absorbent Powder as a dry powder. For dry stains, add a little water during the mixing or scrubbing stage.
2. Liberally apply Greaselock® Absorbent Powder to spill or area to clean, completely covering it. Allow five to ten minutes to absorb for fresh stains, and overnight for dried stains.
3. Use the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine and brown strip pad or orange scrub brush to agitate the powder on the floor. Mop or hose off the floor if necessary. See Greaselock® Absorbent Powder packaging for complete instructions

Accessories

Oreck 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 Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine. All of these accessories are available at one of our over 450 Oreck retail Stores or on our website, www.oreck.com. When choosing different pads and brushes for the Orbiter®, 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.

Note : Oreck recommends removing brushes and pads when storing the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine. Accessories can become deformed if stored on the machine

General Black Drive Pad Holder
53178-51-0327 (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.

White Terrycloth Bonnet 437053

• This bonnet cleans the traffic lane and spots in the carpet without wetting the entire carpet.
• Use with Oreck Premist® Soil Release Pre-Spray and Dry Carpet Cleaner.
• When one side of the bonnet is dirty, flip it over and use the other side.
• When the job is complete, clean the terrycloth bonnet in a washing machine using cold water or hose off and allow to air dry.

Lamb’s Wool Bonnet 437054

• Designed to provide the best possible shine on wood, tile and vinyl floors.
• Use the bonnet for everyday buffing to remove scuff marks.
• When the job is complete, clean the lamb wool bonnet in the washing machine using cold water or hose off and allow to air dry. To use a bonnet, see “Attaching Accessories” on page 4 and “Removing Accessories” on page 5

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 reused. The pads are colour-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

White Polish Pad 437051
(least aggressive)

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

Blue Scrub Pad 437057
(medium aggressive)

• Used for scrubbing.
• Cleans tile and concrete

Brown Strip Pad 437049
(most aggressive)

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

Beige Marble Pad 437058
(marble only)

• For restoring and cleaning marble floors. To use a floor pad, see “Attaching Accessories” on page 4 and “Removing Accessories” on page 5.

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.

Black Carpet Brush 237049
(least aggressive)

• Use with Oreck Dry Shampoo.
• Safe, soft action is needed for carpet cleaning.
• Use on textured linoleum.
• Use for cleaning delicate or glazed ceramic or porcelain tile.

Tan Polish Brush (Union Mix) 237048
(medium aggressive)

• 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

Orange Scrub Brush 237047
(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

Sand screens offer the very best in floor sanding. For all sand screens, place the black drive pad holder on the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine. Then place the sand screen under any floor pad on the floor and center Orbiter® Multi- Floor Machine onto the pad.

For Questions or Information about Oreck’s Line of Cleaning Products, Please Call or Visit Your Local Oreck Dealer

RESIDENTIAL

• USA: 1-800-989-3535
• Canada: 1-888-676-7325
• www.oreck.com

COMMERCIAL

• Commercial: 1-800-242-1378
• www.oreckcommercial.com

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Care of Your Oreck® 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 the motor. Clean housing and bumper with damp cloth after each use. A little care will keep your Orbiter® looking like new.

User Maintenance

The Orbiter® 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 the cord from the electrical outlet before servicing

P ROBLEM| P OSSIBLE S OURCE| A REAS TO C HECK
---|---|---
The floor   Machine will not run| Not plugged in properly.| Be sure cleaner is firmly plugged into the wall outlet.
 | No electricity in the wall outlet.| Check the electrical source–fuse or circuit breaker.
 | Blown fuse/ tripped breaker| Replace fuse/ Reset breaker
 | Motor circuit breaker has tripped.| Turn switch off and unplug cleaner. Check motor shaft for binding.

Allow 30 minutes for motor to cool and system to reset.

If unit is equipped with a red reset button, press it.

Floor Machine bounces| Brush or pad holder is not properly in place.| Place it properly. (See operating instructions.)
 | Use a brush on the dry surface without dry shampoo or wet shampoo.| Apply necessary shampoo dry or wet.
 | Using black carpet brush on Berber or low-pile carpet.| Use white terrycloth bonnet instead.

Whenever calling, please be sure to have your model and serial number from the data plate

ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN ORECK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.

CONTACT

• CALL CUSTOMER SERVICE HOTLINE
• USA: 1-800-989-3535
• CANADA : 1-888-676-7325
• COMMERCIAL: 1-800-242-1378
• www.oreck.com
• www.oreckcommercial.com

VISIT ONE OF OUR OVER 450 STORE LOCATIONS

Customer Service

Your ORECK floor cleaner is a product of precise engineering. If you require additional information or have problems with your ORECK appliance, you may call ORECK customer service at:

• Canada: 1-888-676-7325
• Commercial: 1-800-242-1378
• USA: 1-800-989-3535
• Please specify the model number and serial/code number which can be found on the data plate on the side of the Orbiter® Multi-Floor Machine. Save your sales or purchase slip. Should your ORECK appliance require warranty service in the U.S.A., present this slip to the Authorized Service Center as your proof of purchase date or, in Canada, call customer service

References

• Oreck Vacuum Cleaners & Air Purifiers for a Clean & Healthy Home
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