VF90044 Trusted Clean Dura 17 Auto Scrubber
Instruction Manual Trusted Clean Dura 17 Auto Scrubber
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VF90044 Trusted Clean Dura 17 Auto Scrubber

Instructions For Use – Original Instructions

READ THIS BOOK
This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your machine could result in injury to you or to  other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If your operator(s) cannot read this manual, have it explained fully before  attempting to operate this machine.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.

INTRODUCTION

NOTE
Numbers shown in parenthesis correspond with the numbers in the machine exploded view.
CONTENTS
This manual is intended to provide the operator with the necessary information to use this machine properly and safely. The information includes technical data, safety, operation, storage, maintenance and disposal of the machine. All operators and technicians should study this manual carefully before prior to operating or servicing the machine. Please contact an authorized service provider with any questions.
PURPOSE
The intention of this manual is to educate the operator and service provider on the proper use and maintenance of this machine.
SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE
Before servicing the machine park on level ground and unplug cord from the outlet.
All necessary operation, maintenance, and repair procedures must be performed by an authorized service provider.
Only authorized spare parts and accessories should be used.
If service, parts or accessories are needed, please contact an authorized service center.
CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS
We make continuous improvements to our products and reserve the right to change and improve the machines. improvements should be performed by an authorized service provider.
MACHINE APPLICATION
This scrubber is used in commercial and industrial environments and is suitable for the cleaning of smooth hard floor surfaces. It must be used by qualified operators and in a safe environment. This machine is not to be used outdoors, on carpets, and on coarse floors.
UNPACKING/TRANSPORT
Please follow carefully the instructions on the package when unpacking.
Upon delivery, please inspect the packing and the machine to ensure no damage has been done during transport. If there is any visible damage, please contact the distributor you purchased the machine from.

CAUTION !
When unpacking and unloading, or during transportation, please take care to avoid hitting the solution valve. Part A in the fi gure on the right.
Check if the machine is equipped with the following items:

1. Machine
2. User manual
3. Squeegee assembly
4. Brush/pad driver

SAFETY GUIDES
The following are special warnings and notices on potential damages (personnel and machine):
WARNING !

• Machine may only be operated under the guidance of this manual. Only accessories approved by authorized service provider should be used.
• This machine must be only used by trained & authorized personnel. Children or untrained persons must not use this machine.
• When working near electrical parts, please do not wear any jewelry. Please take all precautionary measures to avoid hair, jewelry, and loose fitting clothing from being caught by any moving parts of the machine.
• Prior to scrubbing, it is best to pre-sweep the area to be cleaned. Do not wash the machine directly with water. Do not let the machine come in touch with corrosive liquids.
• The temperature for storage and for working environment of the machine must be between 0 – 40°C.
• The humidity of air must be between 30% – 105%.
• Please do not use the machine on a slope with a gradient of more than 2%.
• In case of fire, please use dry powder fi re extinguishers. Do not use liquid fi re extinguishers.
• Particular attention should be paid when the machine is transported below 0°C. The water tank and the water in the hoses may freeze and cause serious damages to the machine.
• Use brush or pad driver supplied with the machine and those specified in the owner ’s manual. Using other brushes or pads could reduce safety.
• In case of machine malfunction, please make sure that it is not caused by lack of maintenance. If it is caused by other conditions, firmed that spare parts must be replaced, please secure the contact authorized service center. If it is con genuine parts from authorized service provider.
• In order to ensure safe and proper operation of the machine, it is advised that an authorized service provider perform the scheduled maintenance according to the maintenance schedules outlined in this manual.
• This machine must be properly disposed of in accordance with local laws and regulations (please refer to machine disposal section).

TECHNICAL DATA

MACHINE COMPONENTS

1. Safety switch button
2. Handle
3. Control panel
5. Control cover
6. N/A
7. N/A
8. Reset switch
9. Power Cable
10. Cover
11. Drain hose
12. Squeegee lift cable
13. N/A
14. Squeegee lift handle
15. Drain cap
16. Squeegee knob
17. Squeegee clip
18. Squeegee blade
19. Squeegee bracket
20. Squeegee adjusting knob
21. Squeegee rear support frame| 22. Squeegee front support frame
23. Cup holder
24. Recovery tank cover handle
25.  Recovery tank lid
26. Recovery tank
27. Solution fill
28. Brush deck
29. Brush / pad-holder
20. Vacuum motor
31. Brush motor
32. 8” wheel
33. N/A
34. Vacuum tube
35. Electric Box
36. Float filter
37. Water level site tube
CONTROL PANEL
38.Vacuum switch
39. Power switch
40. Solution switch
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GUIDE FOR USE
WARNING !
On certain parts of the machine are pasted some indicative signs:
DANGER !
WARNING !
CAUTION !
CONSULTATION
When reading this manual, the operator must pay particular attention to the symbols on these labels. Under no circumstances shall these labels be covered. If they are damaged, please replace them immediately.
BEFORE MACHINE START-UP
BRUSH / PAD-HOLDER INSTALLING AND REMOVAL
NOTE
According to the type of floor to be cleaned, the machine may be installed with brush (Figure 3, A), or a pad-holder (Figure 3, B and C).
CAUTION !
When manually installing or removing the brush/pad-holder, fi rst ensure that all the switches are in the “off” position and lift the squeegee off the floor. Only after which can the brush or pad-holder be worked on.
Always wear protective gloves.

1. Make sure the power cable (9) disconnecting the power supply and the switch (38) is at the disconnecting (Off) condition.

2. Press down the handle (2) to lift the tank body (26).

3. Put the brush (A) or the pad-holder (B – C) under the case.

4. Use the handle (2) to lower the tank body (26) to come into contact with the brush or pad-holder.

5. Manually attach by following the arrow head (D) to install the brush/pad-holder (as shown in Figure 3).

6. Remove by turning the brush/pad-holder in the opposite direction and it can be taken off. (Figure 3) SQUEEGEE ADJUSTING

7. Install the squeegee and tighten the knobs. Then connect the vacuum hose to the squeegee assembly.

8. Adjust the squeegee through the adjusting handle (A) of the squeegee (Figure 4).
   1. If the mid-section of the rear squeegee bracket, section B, has a gap with the floor or the downward pressure is relatively light, adjust the handle in an anti-clockwise direction until the whole length of the rear squeegee strip touches well with the floor.
   The front squeegee strip should lightly touch the floor.
   2. If the two ends of the rear squeegee strip, sections C and D, have a gap with the floor or the downward pressure is relatively light, adjust the handle in a clockwise direction until the whole length of the rear squeegee strip touches  well with the floor. The front squeegee strip should lightly touch the floor. SOLUTION TANK FILLING
   CAUTION !
   Only low foam, nonflammable detergents may be used. These detergents must be suitable for the use of scrubbers.
   Foam must not enter the vacuum shut-off screen or damage to the vacuum motor may occur .
   Foam will not activate the float shout -off devise .
   

9. Open the water inlet cover (27) and add water to solution tank. Do not overfill the tank. When preparing the cleaning solutions, please follow the dilution rates supplied by the chemical manufacturer Water temperature must not exceed 40°C.
   REGULATING WATER FLOW
   WARNING !
   Regulating the ball valve handle (A, Figure 5) must be done under the condition when the power switch (38) is in the “Off” position.

10. The volume of the water fl ow may be adjusted through the ball valve handle (A, Figure 5) according to the amount of water required for your scrubbing application.

MACHINE START AND STOP
CAUTION !
Do not keep the machine in the same position while the brush/pad is spinning
Floor damage may result.
Read and understand this manual before operating the machine Starting the machine

1. Complete the preparatory steps as outlined above.

2. Press the power switch (38) to the “I” position.

3. Use the squeegee handle (14) to lower the squeegee.

4. Press the Vacuum switch (39) to the “I” position.

5. Press the solution switch (40) to the “I” position. (Work simultaneously with the safety switch (1) to control the solenoid valve.)

6. Squeeze the on / off switch (1) and push to move the machine. When switches are squeezed, the brush (29) will rotate, and the solution will fl ow.
   CONSULTATION:
   Each safety switch is capable of controlling independently the operation of the brush. In use, it facilitates the control of the operation of the machine. Operators are encouraged to find the most comfortable position their hands.
   TURNING OFF THE MACHINE

7. When you have finished using the machine, fi rst remove the brush/pad-holder (refer to the steps mentioned above)

8. Release the safety switch (1) to turn off the brush/pad holder and solenoid valve.

9. Press the Vacuum switch (39) to the “Off” position, and the Vacuum will delay for 5 seconds before stopping work.

10. Press the solution control switch (40) to the “Off” position to completely turn off the solution flow.

11. Press the power switch (38) to the “Off” position. And disconnecting the power cable (9) from the power supply.

12. Use the squeegee lift handle (14) to lift the squeegee.

13. Grasp the handle (2) and gently tilt the machine backward until the guide wheel (B) touches the floor. See Figure 7.

MACHINE OPERATION

1. Start the machine according to the description above.
2. Hold the on / off switch (1) (Figure 6), push to move the machine, and start the scrubbing.
3. If necessary, turn off the machine, and adjust the squeegee. (Refer to the steps for squeegee adjustment)
4. If necessary, turn off the machine, and adjust the solution fl ow with the ball valve handle. (Refer to the steps for adjusting solution flow.

CAUTION !
In order to avoid damaging the floor, when the machine stays in one place without moving, remove hands from switches & turn off the main power switch (38).

TANK EMPTYING
When recovery tank is full, a fl oat shut-off device (36) will block the inlet connecting to the vacuum motor. Through a sudden increase of noise from the vacuum motor, it can be considered that the recovery tank is full and requires immediate draining.
CAUTION !
If the vacuum motor is suddenly turned off (due to sudden movement resulting in an activation of the fl oat), and if a resumption of operation is needed, please perform the following steps: press the power switch (38 and 39) to turn off  the power and the vacuum motor, and open the recovery tank cover (25) to check if the fl oat has returned to the water surface. Close the recovery tank cover (25), and press the power switch (38 and 39) to turn on the main power and the vacuum motor.

RECOVERY TANK EMPTYING

1. Turn off the machine.

2. Raise the squeegee assembly (14).

3. Move the machine to a dedicated draining location.

4. Grasp the handle (2) and tilt the machine backward until the guide wheel touches the floor.

5. Remove the drain hose from the clip, bend the top end of draining hose (A, Figure 8), and then remove the drain hose cap. Lower the hose to a low level or on the ground to drain the water. Alternatively, place drain hose to a low  position or on the ground to make the water outlet face downward (B, Figure 8), and then twist open the drain cap to drain the wastewater in the tank. After draining is completed, rinse the inside of recovery tank with clean water CAUTION !
   When draining the wastewater, the drain hose must be folded or lowered to a lower position (Figure 8 A or B), and the cap removed for wastewater to drain. Do not allow the opening of the drain hose to face upward, as it could get wastewater on the operator.
   SOLUTION TANK EMPTYING

6. Complete Steps 1 to 4.

7. As shown in Figure 9, turn open the lid of Solution tank (A) counter clockwise (direction C), to drain Solution tank completely. Use clean water to rinse the inside of Solution tank. When work is completed, replace the solution tank  lid (A) by twisting in a clockwise in direction (B).

AFTER EACH USE
When work is done and before leaving the machine, completes the following steps:

1. Remove the brush / pad holder.
2. Drain solution tank & rinse with clean water.
3. Drain recovery tank & rinse with clean water.
4. Complete the daily maintenance procedures. (see maintenance section)
5. Remove and rinse squeegee assembly with damp towel.
6. Keep recovery tank lid unsealed from tank to allow fresh air to circulate freely

USING FOR THE FIRST TIME
After the fi rst 9 hours of use, please check components to ensure all connections (electrical & mechanical) are tight & check for any damage that may have occurred during operation. Check for water leakage.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
The service life and the maximum operation safety of the machine are assured by proper and timely maintenance and care.
The following table is a routine maintenance guide for the machine. The time intervals of maintenance are determined to a large extent by the working conditions of the machine. These time intervals should be formulated by the person responsible for the maintenance.
WARNING !
Only after the main power is disconnected should these procedures be performed. Prior to proceeding with any of the maintenance procedures, please study carefully the related safety sections.
All maintenance should be done by qualified personnel or an authorized service centers.
This manual only relates the simplest and the most common maintenance procedures.
For any maintenance procedures other than those stated in this table of planned maintenance, please contact an authorized distributor.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE

| After each use| Weekly| Every six months| Annually
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Clean Squeegee| | | |
Clean Brush/Pad holder| | | |
Clean water tank and float filter, inspect tank gaskets| | | |
Inspect and change the squeegee blades| | | |
Clean solution filter| | | |
Clean Vacuum motor filter| | | |
Inspect tightness of nuts and bolts| | | （1）|
Check brush motor carbon brushes| | | | （2）
Check vacuum motor carbon brushes| | | | （2）

(1) = After the fi rst 9 working hours.
(2) = This maintenance procedure must be performed by an authorized Service Center.
SQUEEGEE CLEANING
NOTE
In order to maintain the optimal squeegee performance, the squeegee must be kept clean, and the squeegee blades must remain in good condition.
CAUTION !
When cleaning the squeegee, it is recommended to put on protective gloves as the squeegee may contain sharp debris.

1. Move the machine to a fl at and smooth surface.
2. Press the power switch (38) to the “O” position to turn off the machine.
3. Unscrew the squeegee knobs (16); remove the vacuum hose from the squeegee assembly & remove squeegee.
4. Use the squeegee lift handle (14) to lift the squeegee mount bracket.
5. Using a damp towel, clean the squeegee (Figure 10). Clean in particular the groove (A, Figure10) and the dirt and fragments on the vacuum tube. Check if the front squeegee blade (C) and the rear squeegee blade (D) are intact, and if  there are broken edges and cracks. Replace them if necessary (refer to the steps in the following section).
6. Re-install the squeegee in the reverse order of the above
   

SQUEEGEE BLADE CHECK AND REPLACEMENT

1. Following the methods related in the previous section clean the squeegee (Figure 10)

2. Check the edge (E, Figure 10) of the front squeegee blade and the edge (F) of the rear squeegee blade (D). On the whole length, they should be level. Otherwise, adjust their heights through the following procedure.
   • Loosen the clip (G) to let the rear squeegee blade (D) separate from the bracket (M) for the adjustment of the position of the squeegee. After the adjustment, lock the clip once again.
   • Loosen the screw on the handle (I) to adjust the front squeegee blade (C); tighten the handle screw after adjustment.

3. Check if the front squeegee blade (C) and the rear squeegee blade (D) is intact and if there are broken edges and cracks. If damage is found, change them according in the following way. If the front edge of the rear squeegee blade (J) has worn, it can be flipped upside down and reinstalled (the top edge is required to be intact). If the top edge is also worn, change it by following the procedure below:
   •  Loosen the clip (G) to let the pressure blade separate from the bracket (M), take off the clip bar (K), and then change or turn the rear squeegee blade (D) upside down. Re-install the rear squeegee blade in the reverse order of  taking it off.
   •  Loosen the handle screw (I) and take off the front clip bar (L), and then change the front squeegee (C). Re-install the front squeegee blade in the reverse order of taking it off. After changing the squeegee blade, adjust the level of  the front and rear squeegee blades in the procedures as described above.

4. Connect the Vacuum hose (11) to the squeegee.

5. Install the squeegee and tighten the knobs.

6. If necessary, adjust the squeegee by turning the adjustment knob (20) (refer to the procedures for adjusting the balance of the squeegee).

BRUSH/ PAD CLEANING
CAUTION !
When cleaning the brush/pad-driver, wearing protective gloves is recommended as the brush / pad may contain sharp debris.

1. Remove the brush/pad-driver.
2. With the use of water and detergents, clean the brush/pad driver.
3. Check the brush for wear & if necessary, replace the brush.
4. Check the pad driver for wear & if necessary, replace the pad driver.
5. Remove and clean the rear squeegee and check for wear, nicks or tears, replace as required.

WATER TANK AND FLOAT FILTER MESH CLEANING

1. Move the machine to a dedicated draining area.

2. Press the power switch (38) to the position “O” to turn off the machine.

3. Open recovery tank lid (A, Figure 11), and remove the fl oat device (36) from inside the tank.

4. Use clean water to rinse the recovery tank lid (A), the tank (B and C), and the float filter support frame (E). Drain all the water from the water tank.

5. If necessary, following the symbols “Open” and “Close” as shown in Figure 11, open the bottom lid (F) of the float filter and clean the float (D), float filter support frame (E), and the filter sponge (I). After cleaning, re-attach the float onto the support frame (E), and then align the mark groove (L) of the bottom lid (F) of the fl oat filter with the mark groove (L) of the fl oat filter support frame (E). Turn the bottom lid (F) of the float filter tight, and re-attach the filter sponge (I) onto the support frame (E), and then onto the vacuum tube (M).

6. Inspect the seal / gasket (G) of the recovery tank lid. If necessary, the recovery tank seal / gasket (G) may be taken out from the groove (H)
   and changed. When installing the new seal / gasket as shown in Figure 11 below, install the connector to the middle section of the rear part.
   NOTE
   The seal / gasket (G) of the recovery tank allows the tank to create a vacuum. It must be completely sealed to be able to effectively suck the wastewater from the floor.

7. Close recovery tank lid (A).

8. Check if the receiving surface of the sealing strip (G) is intact and seals adequately.
   

SOLUTION FILTER CLEANING

1. Drain all the water from Solution tank as previously outlined.

2. Move the machine to a fl at and smooth surface.

3. Press the power switch (38) to the “O” position to turn off the machine.

4. Turn off the draining ball valve (A, Figure 12) (located at the bottom of the machine, behind the wheels). Position B ball valve open, and position C ball valve closed.

5. Remove the transparent cap (D), and then take off the filter (E), and install them onto the filter box (F) after cleaning.
   NOTE
   The filter (E) must be accurately installed onto the position of the housing (G).

6. Open the draining ball valve (A).

TROUBLESHOOTING

For anything not covered in this table ,please contact an authorized service center

wiring
Vacuum motor not working| The wiring not connected correctly or bad wiring| Check the wiring
Little or no solution flow| Ball valve position in need of adjustment| When ball valve is in horizontal position, the amount of solution flow is maximum
Filter dirty| Clean the filter
Inadequate Vacuum| Recovery tank is full.| Drain the recovery tank
Drain hose and squeegee hose not properly connected| Connect the drain hose and the squeegee hose
Float filter blocked or inlet blocked| Clean the float filter, check the float ball
Squeegee dirty or squeegee blade worn and damaged| Clean and check the squeegee
Recovery tank lid not properly sealed, or the seal / gasket for recovery tank damaged| Refit on the lid properly, replace the recovery tank seal / gasket
Squeegee leaving marks| Debris fragments under the squeegee blade| Remove the fragments
Squeegee blade worn, cracked or brittle.| Replace the squeegee blade
Balance of squeegee not adjusted| Adjust the balance

TANK  SYSTEM

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CONTROL SYSTEM AND ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

= Revised or new since last update

WHEELS AND SOLUTION SYSTEM

BRUSH SYSTEM

Item| Ref. No.| Qty| Description| Item| Ref. No.| Qty| Description
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1| VF90729| 1| Brush Motor Kit| 28| VF90415| 1| Vibration Gasket
2| VF90284| 1| Solenoid Valve Kit| 29| VF13534| 1| Washer Ø8.4x Ø18x 2
3| VF90418| 1| Solenoid Valve Bracket| 30| VV20298| 1| Washer,Lock,Ø8
4| VV13650A| 4| Screw M4x10| 31| VF90462| 1| Belt
5| VV20274| 2| Washer| 32| VF13503| 9| Nut Lock M8
6| VF90460| 1| Connect Plate C| 33| VF14057A| 3| Nut Lock M12
7| VF90461| 2| Brass Spacer B| 34| VF90459| 1| Sliding Connect Plate
8| VF90421| 4| Spacer| 35| VF90455| 1| Frame
9| VF14555| 4| Screw, Shoulder M12x50| 36| VF13538| 1| Washer Ø12xØ24×2
10| VF14238| 2| Screw, M12x30| 37| VF13541| 3| Washer, Lock Ø12
11#| VA13479| 2| Screw M6X30| 38| VV20298| 4| Washer,Lock,Ø8
12#| 9098809000| 2| Sleeve 25x10x9mm| 39| VA13491| 3| Screw, M8x25
13#| VS10340| 2| Bumper Roller| 40#| VF90445| 1| Tension Wheel Kit
14| VV13604| 4| Screw, Shoulder M8x20| 41| VF14516| 1| Nut Lock M8
15| VF90406A| 1| 17” Brush Deck| 42| VF13535| 1| Washer Ø8xØ20×2
16| VF14506| 2| Nut Lock M6| 43| VF999821A| 2| Bearing 6002
17| GT13067| 2| Screw, Shoulder M8x25| 44#| VF90072| 1| Tension Wheel
18| VF90465| 1| Driven Pulley Kit| 45| VF80209| 1| Spacer
19| VF90424| 2| Nut M20| 46| VF80214| 1| Spacer
20| VF90422| 1| Spacer| 47| GT13066| 1| Screw, Shoulder M8x55
21| ZD45425| 2| Bearing 6204 Lu| 48| VF90427| 1| Rod, Tension Wheel
22| VF90423| 1| Clamp Sleeve| 49| VF80232| 1| Spring
23| VV13650A| 2| Screw M4x10| 50| VF80235| 1| Spacer
24| VV20291| 2| Washer,Lock,Ø4| 51| VF14255| 1| Screw, M12x65
25| VF90437| 1| Brush Spring Clip| 52| VF14236| 1| Screw, M8x40
26| VF90463| 1| Driven Pulley| 53| VF13534| 2| WASHER Ø8.4x Ø18x 2
27| VF90425| 1| Driven Pulley Shaft| 54| VF90439| 2| Bushing Tension Wheel
| | | | 55| VF90438| 1| Screw, Shoulder M8x30
| | | | 56| VF90411| 1| 17” Brush
| | | | 57#| VF90428| 1| 17 Inch Pad
| | | | 58#| VF85128| 2| Cap Black
| | | | 59#| VF14543| 4| WasherØ6xØ18×1.5mm
| | | | 60#| VF13540| 2| Wave Washer Ø6
| | | | *61#| VF90466| 1| 17″ Skirt Kit
| | | | 62#| VS10131| 1| Retainer Pad Kit
| | | | 63#| VF99003A| 1| Retainer Pad
| | | | 64#| VF90453| 1| 17″ Pad With Retainer

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• = Optional

SQUEEGEE SYSTEM 

WIRING DIAGRAM

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