Clarke Vantage 17 cable Manuel utilisateur

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Vantage 17 Cable

Operator’s Manual

Manuel d’utilisation

Libro de Instrucciones

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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 Clarke

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.

For new books write to: Clarke®, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.

Order Parts Here:

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Ph:(918)254-5161

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operator’s Manual 1

OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

INTRODUCTION 6

HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL 6

IDENTIFICATION DATA 6

CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS 6

UNPACKING 6

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS 7

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS 7

MACHINE TRANSPORT PROCEDURES 8

SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE MACHINE 8

MACHINE DESCRIPTION 9

OUTER STRUCTURE 9

INNER STRUCTURE 10

CONTROL PANEL 11

USE 12

BEFORE MACHINE START-UP 12

MACHINE START AND STOP 13

MACHINE OPERATION (SCRUBBING/DRYING) 14

MACHINE TRANSPORT/PARKING 14

TANK EMPTYING 15

AFTER USING THE MACHINE 15

RECOVERY TANK REMOVAL 16

STORED MACHINE 16

MAINTENANCE 17

SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE 17

INTEGRITY CHECK OF POWER SUPPLY CABLE AND EXTENSION 17

SQUEEGEE CLEANING 18

SQUEEGEE BLADE CHECK AND REPLACEMENT 18

BRUSH CLEANING 19

CLEANING OF TANK AND VACUUM GRID WITH FLOAT 19

SOLUTION FILTER CLEANING 20

MACHINE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 20

Vantage 17 Cable ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS 21

HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE 21

Parts List 65

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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER: It indicates a dangerous situation with risk of death for the operator.

WARNING: It indicates the risk for people of being injured and for objects of being damaged.

CAUTION: It indicates a caution or a remark related to important or useful functions. Pay the greatest

attention to the paragraphs marked by this symbol.

DANGER: This machine must be used by properly trained and authorized personnel only. Children or

disabled people cannot use this machine.

DANGER: Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, inflammable and/or explosive powders,

liquids or vapours.

DANGER: Before performing any maintenance/repair procedure, disconnect the power supply cable from

the electrical mains.

DANGER: Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.

WARNING: Before connecting the machine to the electrical mains, make sure that the frequency and voltage

shown in the serial number plate/technical data match the mains voltage.

WARNING: Do not use with damaged power supply cable or plug. If the machine is not working as it should,

has been damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to the Service Center.

WARNING: If the supply cable or the plug is worn or damaged, it needs to be replaced by the Service Center.

WARNING: Do not pull or carry the machine by the supply cable; never use the power supply cable as a

handle. Do not close a door on the supply cable, or pull the supply cable around sharp edges or

corners. Do not run the machine on the battery charger cable.

Keep the battery charger cable away from heated surfaces.

WARNING: Do not unplug the machine by pulling the supply cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable.

WARNING: Do not handle the plug or the machine with wet hands.

WARNING: Turn off all controls before unplugging.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not leave the machine unattended when it

is plugged in. Unplug the machine from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.

WARNING: To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain. Store the machine indoors.

WARNING: Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

WARNING: Use only as described in this Manual. Use only Clarke recommended accessories.

WARNING: Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewerly and loose clothing from being caught in

the machine moving parts or vacuuming parts of this machine.

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WARNING: Do not leave the machine unattended without being sure that the machine cannot move

independently.

WARNING: Do not use the machine on slopes with a gradient exceeding the specifications.

WARNING: Do not allow any object to enter into the openings. Do not use the machine if the openings are

clogged; always keep the openings free from dust, hair and any other foreign material which

could reduce the air flow.

WARNING: While using this machine, take care not to cause damage to people.

WARNING: Do not use the machine in particularly dusty areas.

WARNING: Do not put any can containing fluids on the machine.

WARNING: The machine working temperature must be between +32°F and +104°F (0°C and +40°C).

WARNING: The storage temperature must be between +32°F and +104°F (0°C and +40°C).

The humidity must be between 30% and 95%.

WARNING: Always protect the machine against the sun, rain and bad weather, both under operation and

inactivity condition.

WARNING: Do not use the machine as a means of transport.

WARNING: Do not use the machine on slopes with an inclination higher than 2%.

WARNING: Do not allow the brush to operate while the machine is stationary to avoid damaging the floor.

WARNING: Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, particularly where there is a risk of falling objects.

WARNING: Do not tamper with the machine safety guards and follow the ordinary maintenance instructions.

WARNING: Do not remove or modify the labels affixed to the machine.

WARNING: In case of fire, use a powder fire extinguisher, not a water one.

WARNING: To ensure the proper and safe operation of the machine, have the scheduled maintenance and

repair, detailed in the relevant chapter of this Manual, performed by the authorized personnel or

an authorized Service Center.

WARNING: Carefully read all the instructions before carrying out any maintenance/repair procedure.

WARNING: If parts must be replaced, require GENUINE spare parts from a Dealer or Authorized Retailer.

WARNING: Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurized water jets, or with corrosive substances.

WARNING: Do not work under the machine without supporting it with safety stands.

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WARNING: The machine must be disposed of properly, because of the presence of toxic-harmful materials

(batteries, electronic boards etc.), which are subject to standards that require disposal in special

centers (see Scrapping chapter).

WARNING: If the machine is used according to the instructions, the vibrations do not cause dangerous

situations. The machine vibration level is less than 98.42 in/s2 (2.5 m/s2) (98/37/EEC - EN

1033/1995).

WARNING: Pay attention during the machine transfers when temperature is below freezing point. The water

in the recovery tanks or in the hoses could freeze and seriously damage the machine.

WARNING: Use the brushes and the pads supplied with the machine and those specified in the Operator's

Manual. Using other brushes or pads could reduce safety.

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The Vantage 17 Cable model of the Clarke scrubber-dryer ensures a highly effective floor cleaning performance. The Vantage

17 Cable model uses a single rotary brush to clean an area of 17.0 in (430 mm) in width. The rear squeegee performs the floor

cleaning and the vacuum system recovers the washing water in a single pass.

HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL

The Operator's Manual must be kept near the machine, inside an adequate case, away from liquids and other substances that

can cause damage to it.

IDENTIFICATION DATA

The machine serial number and model are shown on the plate and can be read from the outside. (A, Fig. 2 - page 9).

The machine model year is written in the Declaration of Conformity and it is also indicated by the first two figures of the machine

serial number.

This information is useful when requiring machine spare parts. Use the following table to write down the machine identification

data for any further reference.

CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS

KENT constantly improves its products and reserves the right to make changes and improvements at its discretion without

being obliged to apply such benefits to the machines previously sold.

Any change and/or addition of accessories must be approved and performed by Clarke.

UNPACKING

To unpack the machine carefully follow the instructions on the packing.

When the machine is delivered, check that the packing and the machine were not damaged during transportation. In case of

visible damages, keep the packing and have it checked by the Carrier that delivered it. Call the Carrier immediately to fill in a

damage claim.

Please check that the following items have been supplied with the machine:

1. Technical documents:

– Scrubber-dryer Operator’s Manual

2. Supply cable extension

INTRODUCTION

MACHINE Model ________________________

MACHINE serial number __________________

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This machine is equipped with a grounding system. If the machine has a malfunction or an electrical failure, the grounding

system reduces the risk of electric shock. This Machine is equipped with a power supply cable with grounding cable and plug

with grounding connection.

The plug must be inserted in proper electrical mains equipped with a grounding system according to the Law in force.

Extension

Use the extension supplied with the machine or an extension of identical electrical characteristics.

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Model Vantage 17 Cable 115 V Vantage 17 Cable 230 V

Working Voltage 115 V 230 V

Drive Speed Determined by brush rotation

Vacuum Motor 550 W, 60 Hz 550 W, 50 Hz

Vacuum System Capacity 51.8 in H2O (1,316 mm H2O)

Solution Tank Capacity 8.2 gal (31 liters)

Solution Flow (min/max) 0.08/0.26 gal/min (0.3/1.0 liters/min)

Recovery Tank Capacity 7.7 gal (29 liters)

Squeegee Straight

Squeegee Width 28.3 in (720 mm)

Cleaning Width 17 in (430 mm)

Brush/Pad Motor 550 W, 60 Hz 1,100 W, 50 Hz

Brush/Pad Diameter 17 in (430 mm)

Brush/Pad Rotation Speed 150 rpm

Brush/Pad On-Floor Pressure (with Full Tank) 61.6 lbs (28 kg)

Central Wheels on Fixed Axle Diameter 9.8 in (250 mm)

Pivoting Wheel (diameter) 1.9 in (49 mm)

Wheel Pressure on the Ground Less than 0.5 N/mm2

Maximum Floor Inclination 2 %

Machine Length 43.9 in (1,115 mm)

Machine Width (without Squeegee) 22.4 in (570 mm)

Machine Height 41.4 in (1,050 mm)

Machine weight with broom and full solution tank

(working condition) 217.2 lbs (98.5 kg)

Sound Pressure Level (at the Operator's Position) 76 dB(A)

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING:

Improper connections can cause electric shock. Ask a technician to check if the electrical plug to be used is

equipped with a grounding connection.

Do not modify the plug of the machine. If it is not possible to connect the plug of the machine to the electrical

mains, have a qualified technician install a proper electrical mains equipped with a grounding system, according

to the Law in force.

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How to Load and Unload the Machine from a Van or a

Truck

1. Check that the loading ramp is not longer than 8 feet (2.5

m) and not wider than 40 inches (1 m). Its thickness must

be adequate to support the machine and operators’

weight.

2. Check that the ramp is dry and clean.

3. Position the ramp properly.

4. Before loading the machine, remove the squeegee

assembly and the brush/pad holder. Before loading the

machine, empty both the solution and the recovery tank.

How to Fasten the Machine Inside the Vehicle

5. Clarke recommends tying down machine when

transporting.

MACHINE TRANSPORT

PROCEDURES

WARNING:

This machine is heavy. Machine transfer must be

performed by qualified personnel only. Machine

transfer on steep ramps must be performed by two

well-trained operators only. Always move it slowly.

Do not turn the machine on slopes. Do not leave the

machine unattended on slopes. Loading ramp width

must not be less than 40 in (1 m).

Figure 1

SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE MACHINE

WARNING:

Carefully read all instructions before performing any procedure.

WARNING:

Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurized water jets.

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OUTER STRUCTURE

(See Fig. 2)

A. Serial number plate/technical data/mark of conformity

B. Handlebar

C. Control panel

D. Solution flow control lever

E1. ECO Solution Flow Position

E2. Maximum solution flow position

F. Recovery tank cover

G. Rear support wheel for transport/parking

H. Central wheels on fixed axle

I. Brush/pad-holder with pad

J. Brush/pad-holder cover

K. Squeegee

L. Squeegee knobs

M. Front squeegee blade

N. Rear squeegee blade

MACHINE DESCRIPTION

O. Squeegee blade fixing springs

P. Recovery tank drain hose

Q. Recovery tank drain hose bracket

R. Solution drain valve

S. Squeegee lifting/lowering lever

T. Solution filter

U1. Power supply cable

U2. Power supply cable extension

V. Squeegee vacuum hose

W. Transport/parking device

W1.Transport/parking device activated

W2.Transport/parking device deactivated

X. Transport/parking device positioning pin

Y. Recovery water tank

Z. Solution tank

Figure 2

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INNER STRUCTURE

(See Fig. 3)

A. Recovery tank cover (open)

B. Recovery tank cover gasket

C. Cover stand (applied)

D. Recovery tank

E. Solution tank

F. Suction grid with automatic shut-off float

G. Recovery water drain hole

H. Vacuum motor

I. Brush/pad motor

J. Cover with brush/pad-holder coupling pin

K. Machine speed adjusting screw

L. Brush

M. Pad-holder

N. Pad

O. Vent hole

P. Terminal board box

Figure 3

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