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Autoscrubber Equipment Maintenance

Automatic Scrubbers

1. Battery-operated power equipment, like an automatic floor scrubber, needs special care and maintenance. See owner’s manual before proceeding.
2. Tese units compare in price to that of compact automobiles. Because of that, they should be treated with utmost care and according to manufacturer’s instructions.
3. It is advisable to grease the casters once every week. Oil all moving parts, such as the control bars, squeegee control rods, pressure points and hinges once every month.
4. Make sure that each drive wheel tire is inflated to the recommended tire pressure. Unequal tire pressures can adversely affect the total operation of the machine.
5. Drive brushes should be removed and cleaned after each use. The drive brush mechanism needs to be adjusted and lubricated according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
6. The squeegee assembly should be adjusted and lubricated. The reversible squeegee blades also need regular cleaning and adjusting.
7. An automatic scrubber has a solution tank, a recovery tank, and filters that should be flushed and cleaned on a regular schedule.

Battery Maintenance

1. When working with batteries leave the battery compartment covered up and work in a well ventilated area. Do not wear rings, because they can become welded to metal wrenches if a live terminal is accidentally touched.
2. Check the fluid level in the battery cells at least weekly. The battery caps are easily removed by pressing the ends of the white plastic extensions.
3. Check the electrolyte status of each battery cell with a hydrometer every 15 operating hours.
4. Periodically, check all battery cable and wiring for signs of damage or wear. Replace as needed. Once a month, remove all batteries from your machine. Clean all batteries, battery tray, and battery compartment with a solution of baking soda and water.
5. On the bottom of the battery compartment cover is a battery wiring diagram. Follow this diagram when you put the battery wires on the terminals. To prevent corrosion, apply a film of grease or Vaseline to battery lugs and bolt studs. Do not reverse connections when servicing or replacing the batteries.

Battery Charger

1. When actively using an automatic scrubber, you will use a battery charger to re-charge the batteries. With the charger unplugged from the electrical wall outlet, find the main connector that is marked “Connect To Charger.” Firmly push the two connectors together. When laying the charging cables across the batteries, be careful not to allow the metal parts of the connectors touch any battery terminals. Set the battery charger control according to the rate of current desired. After charging, remove the charger plug from the wall outlet and disconnect the charging cable. Reconnect main battery terminals.

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