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1. n vi orte berti 2 OVERFLOW DEVICE 3 FORWARD MOVEMENT AFTER WORK IS TERMINATED rene Une oorr enne nose re nope ese DAILY 1 CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK 2 CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE essere nnne ada aaae e Eaa e aiana ok den etre drerit 3 REPLACING THE SQUEEGEE RUBBERS A BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY 5 rte aede dede a e recipit tab M d e oie e ts SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE T CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE TUBE iriam eer dude ertt i ee as eat ES 2 CLEANING THE FILTER AND THE SOLUTION 17 CHECKING OPERATION 18 1 EEECTRIG SYSTEM SAEETY etie dt ee DR ael ut ari re ette needy ee le renti e 18 2 INSUFFICIENT WATER ON THE BRUSHES s a a a a A a A a EES 18 3 THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN WELL eicae anana ibaan ainainen krae aaan 18 4 THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY THEFLOORPERFECTUY koroma o a A T R RA E N 18 5 MUCH FOAM IS GENERATED BRUSH SELECTION AND USE FWD Receiving2. the machine Immediately check when receiving the machine that all the materials indicated on delivery documents have been received and also that the machine has not been damaged in transit If it has been damaged this damage must be immediately reported to the shipper and also to our customer s service department Only acting promptly in this manner will make it possible to receive missing material and to be compensated for damage Foreword This is a floor scrubbing machine that is able to clean any type of floor by using the mechanical action of the rotating brush and the chemical action of the water detergent solution As it moves forward it also gathers up the dirt removed and the detergent solution that has not been absorbed by the floor The machine must only be used for this function Even the best machines will only operate efficiently and work with profit if they are used properly and kept in perfect operating order Read this instruction booklet carefully and consult it every time problems arise with machine operation TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION UM GB14 Working width inches 14 inches 17 inches 14 RPM 140 Lbs 44 Gal 3 Gal 3 Lbs 148 Length of folded machine without recovery tank inches 32 Height of folded machine without recovery tank inches 17 SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Cock symbol Used to indicate the solenoid valve switch Brush symbol Used to indicate the brush motor switch Bru
3. BOS CLEANING EQUIPMENT Operation amp Care Instructions Save for Future Reference Boss Cleaning Equipment 10708 N 46th Street Tampa FL 33617 Phone 800 232 2635 813 549 1435 Fax 813 971 6090 www bosscleaningequipment com TABLE OF CONTENTS RECEIVING THE MACHINE FOREWORD TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE naeia Seea ner Ke eaa ea re eres aTe Aea eocpderseterontsdoerdecessunctersencecaresce 6 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS PREPARING hieme 8 J HANDLING THE PACKAGED MACHINE itte rette tee Oh adh deb dee RET e be eae HOW TO UNPACK THE MACHINE BATTERY INSTALLATION CONNECTION GONNEGTOR CONNEGTON ri e eb RE ERE e EP e UO EE E E DE EU D e ER He 9 RECHARGING THE BATTERIES testa rin tar entes dta it ER Ni 9 SBATIERY GHARGE LEVEL GAUGE Hil aia recht dv a aera 9 4EASTENING THE HANDEEBAR rrt rr RR RR ARR ERE TENER MEER UEM RENE EN RATER 10 JDBETERGENT SOLUTION x 4 ree ere herr iden tre tert esae Penta rne den redux en 10 9 REGOVERY TAN eet UN eDim iba terere metes er Rd e dr eer TE e dried 10 SOLUTION TANK tac trie EP e rte ER ele o et sp inh bre ene E dz uo T PREPARING TO WORK
4. OVERY TANK Grasp the tube at the rear of the machine Remove the bayonet plug to open the tank Clean the filter under running water Rinse out the tank and clean with a jet of water Toc ATTENTION Always wear gloves when doing this operation to protect yourself from contact with hazardous solutions 2 CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE Check that the squeegee rubbers are always clean This ensures optimum drying To clean them 1 Lift the machine 2 Carefully clean the inside 3 Carefully clean the rubbers 15 DAILY MAINTENANCE 3 REPLACING THE SQUEEGEE RUBBERS Check the condition of the squeegee rubbers Replace as necessary To replace the rubbers 1 Lift the squeegee 2 Remove the two knobs 3 Detach the squeegee from the support 4 Remove the tube from the squeegee opening to permit the squeegee to be removed 5 Unscrew the squeegee knobs that clamp the blades and pull them out 6 Remove the blades 7 Replace the rubbers 8 Reinstall everything by performing these procedures in reverse 4 BRUSHES DISASSEMBLY 1 Lift the squeegee 2 Lift the machine by pressing down on the handlebar 3 With the base lifted jog the brush control The brush releases automatically ATTENTION Make sure there are no objects or persons in he vicinity of the brush when doing this operation 16 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE 1 CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE TUBE Check the squeegee tube for clogging if the suctio
5. ce manual Dispose of consumables in accordance with existing laws and codes When after years of precious work your BOSS machine is ready to be retired its entire component materials must be properly disposed of they contain oils and electronic components Remember that the machine itself was built using totally recyclable materials Use only brushes furnished with the machine or those specified in the user s manual page 19 Use of other brushes can compromise the safety When removing the battery the machine must be disconnected from the power mains Before the machine remove the battery The battery and the battery charger must be eliminated in accordance with existing laws and codes The machine is not intended for use by children and persons with reduced physical sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that whey do not play with the appliance PREPARING THE MACHINE HOW TO UNPACK THE MACHINE Open the packing on the side indicated Remove the machine from the packing Pull out the recovery tank WN 2 BATTERY INSTALLATION CONNECTION The machine is supplied with battery charger and sealed gel batteries In case of using different batteries from those supplied with the machine use
6. ck the quick fitting connection is properly engaged Check the adjustment screw on the cock that supplies water RWHP N 3 THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN WELL 1 Check the condition of the brushes Replace them as required Brushes must be replaced when bristles are about 5 inches high THE SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY THE FLOOR PERFECTLY Check that the squeegee rubbers are clean Check that the suction tubes are properly inserted in their seats on the squeegee Check that the distributor is clean Replace the rubbers if they are worn RA 5 TOO MUCH FOAM IS GENERATED Check that low foam detergent is being used If necessary add a small amount of foam retardant liquid to the recovery tank Remember that more foam is generated when the floors is not very dirty Dilute the detergent more when cleaning floors that are not very dirty 18 BRUSH SELECTION AND USE POLYPROPYLENE BRUSHES PPL These are used on all types of floors and offer goods resistance to wear and to hot water not more than 140 F PPL is not hygroscopic and consequently preserves its characteristics even when wet DRIVE DISKS Drive disks are recommended for cleaning polished surfaces There are two types of drive disk tyoe CENTER LOCK which has a plastic snap in center lock system that permits perfect centering of the abrasive disk and ensures it is kept anchored without detaching 1 with sets of anchor stubs that retain and drive the abrasive dis
7. is point the machine can work efficiently using the operating lever that operates the brushes 4 until the detergent solution is finished N 2 OVERFLOW DEVICE The machine has a ball filter that trips when the recovery tank is full closing the auction tube At this point you must empty the recovery tank ATTENTION Always wear gloves when doing this operation to protect yourself from contact with hazardous solutions 12 OPERATION 3 FORWARD MOVEMENT Forward movement by these machines is done using the brush When the brush is slightly inclined it pulls the machine forward ATTENTION Always make sure that squeegee is lifted when moving backwards even for short distances 13 AFTER WORK IS TERMINATED Proceed as follows at the end of the work cycle and before you perform any type of maintenance 1 Turn off the solenoid valve switch 3 2 Lift the squeegee 3 Turn off the aspiration switch 2 4 Turn off the brush main switch 1 5 Move the machine to where water is to be drained Remove the drain plug and empty the tank 7 Dismantle the brush and clean it with a jet of water see DISMANTLING THE BRUSH below in order to dismantle the brush o ATTENTION Always wear gloves when doing this operation to protect yourself from contact with hazardous solutions 14 DAILY MAINTENANCE 1 CLEANING THE REC
8. k during operation 2 with sets of bristles locks that retain and drive the abrasive disk during operation BRUSH SELECTION TABLE 421701 PPL GB1400B 1 422213 Drive disk anchor 422001 Drive disk bristle 19 LIMITED WARRANTY This scrubber is warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase as shown on your distributor s invoice Parts not Covered under warranty are power cords filters motor brushes and squeegee blades The warranty covers only Failure due to defective parts or workmanship and will be invalidated by improper application and use Item excluded from warranty coverage unless found and reported defective immediately upon removal from the Original shipping container and before being used by the original purchaser include power cords floor brushes and motor brushes In NO circumstance should you return a failed unit to the factory If you experience any problems with your Scrubber during the warranty period please contact Customer Service at 800 232 2635 ext 240 BOSS Cleaning Equipment 10708 N 46th Street Tampa FL 33617 Phone 800 232 2635 813 549 1435 Fax 813 971 6090 www bosscleaningequipment com 07 2014 20
9. n explosive environment Never use the machine to transport goods Never use acid solutions which could damage the machine Avoid running the brushes with the machine stopped this could damage the floor Never suck flammable liquids Never use the appliance to gather dangerous powders Use a powder fire extinguisher in case of fire Do not use water Do not hit against shelving scaffolding when there is a danger of falling objects Do not use the appliance on surfaces with slope higher than the one indicated the name plate The machine must perform washing and drying operations simultaneously Any other operations must be done zones where the presence of unauthorized persons is prohibited Signal wet floors with suitable signs When replacing parts ask for ORIGINAL spare parts from your Authorized BOSS Dealer and or Retailer Always switch off the machine and disconnect the battery connector whenever maintenance is performed Never remove guards that require tools for removal Never wash the machine with direct or pressurized jets of water or with corrosive substances Have your BOSS service center check the machine every year Avoid clogging the solution tank filter do not fill with detergent solution a long time before starting to use the machine Before using the machine make sure that all doors and covers are positioned as shown in this operating and maintenan
10. n is insufficient or at periodic intervals To clean the tube proceed as follows 1 remove the tube from the sleeve on the squeegee 2 Remove the other end from the recovery tank 3 Wash the inside of the tube with a jet of water spraying from the end where the tank is inserted 4 Reinstall the tube ATTENTION Do not wash the tube that goes from the suction unit to the suction plug 2 CLEANING THE FILTER AND THE SOLUTION TANK 1 Unscrew the plug on the suction tank 2 Remove and clean the filter 3 Reinstall the filter and the plug ATTENTION Always wear gloves when doing this operation to protect yourself from contact with hazardous solutions ATTENTION Disconnect the rapid graft before removing the reservoir solution see image page 18 17 CHECKING OPERATION 1 ELECTRIC SYSTEM SAFETY The machine has two amperometric safety switches installed in the electric system below the solution tank These cut off power to the brush motor and to the suction motor when a preset load is exceeded The restoration of the motors happen automatically after you switch off the machine and wait around 40 seconds for the cooling of the protection inserted in the electric card In the case where the machine blocks itself several times it is necessary to contact a BOSS service center INSUFFICIENT WATER ON THE BRUSHES Check that the solution tank is clean Check that the solenoid valve switch is turned on Che
11. only batteries 12V 6A AGM or Gel and proceed as follows The batteries must be housed in the battery compartment located under the solution tank To install the batteries you must 1 Remove the solution tank 2 Open the two rear hinges that close the battery compartment 3 Rotate the handlebar by lifting the handlebar control lever see FASTENING THE HANDLEBAR 4 Place the battery in the compartment 5 Connect the cables ATTENTION We recommend using exclusively sealed batteries to avoid acid spillage PREPARING THE MACHINE 3 CONNECTOR CONNECTON 6 Connect the battery connector to the machine connector 7 Re assemble everything ATTENTION This procedure must be done by qualified personnel Mistaken or imperfect connection of cables to the connector can cause severe damage to persons and property 4 RECHARGING THE BATTERIES Carry out a battery charge cycle before using the machine In case of battery s replacing verify to use proper batteries for the type of battery charger installed use only batteries 12V 6A AGM or Gel After you switch off the machine insert the thorn of the battery charger into the plug Follow the instructions in the attached booklet in order to properly use the battery charger ATTENTION The machine is predisposed with an automatic system that removes the tension from the electric plant when it s in phase of recharge the batteries ATTENTION Avoid totally discharging the bat
12. sh symbol SWEEPING VERSION Used to indicate the brush motor switch Suction motor symbol Used to indicate the suction motor switch Battery symbol Battery charge gauge Maximum detergent solution temperature gauge MAX 50 Located near the solution tank refill spout GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS Follow these regulations carefully to avoid harm to the operator and damage to the machine Read the labels the machine with attention Never cover them for any reason and always immediately replace them if they are damaged This machine must be used exclusively by authorized and trained personnel When operating the machine be careful of other persons of children in particular The machine is not suitable for cleaning carpets The power cable outlet must be provided with a proper ground Avoid damaging the power cable the battery charger by crushing bending or stressing it Whenever the power cable of the battery charger is damaged immediately contact PULLMAN HOLT service center Never mix different types of detergents this could generate noxious gases Not ser containers of liquid on the machine Machine storage temperature must be between 13 F 131 F never store to the outside under humidity conditions Operating conditions room temperature between 32 F and 104 F with relative humidity between 30 and 95 Never use the machine a
13. teries this can cause damage to them Recharge within just a few minutes after the battery discharged signal lamp starts to flash ATTENTION Never leave the batteries completely discharged not even if the machine is not being used ATTENTION Carefully keep to the instructions provided by the manufacturer or its retailer when performing daily battery recharge All installation and maintenance procedures must be done by expert personnel Danger of gas fumes and leakage of corrosive fluids Danger of fire do not approach with open flames 5 BATTERY CHARGE LEVEL GAUGE The battery charge level gauge is a digital unit with 4 fixed and one flashing position The numbers on the display give an approximate idea of the level of charge 4 maximum charge 3 charge 3 4 2 charge 2 4 1 charge 1 4 0 batteries discharged flashing ATTENTION The brush motor automatically turns off a few seconds after the flashing 0 appears The remaining charge permits to finish drying before carrying our recharge PREPARING THE MACHINE 6 FASTENING THE HANDLEBAR For packing purposes the handlebar is supplied folded and must be put into its working position Proceed as follows to do this Lift the handlebar pulling up the lever indicated by the arrow Position the machine in its working position Mount the recovery tank on the handlebar tube using the two hooks Insert the tubes into the fittings that exit from the ring of
14. the recovery tank ABO 7 DETERGENT SOLUTION Fill the solution tank with clean water at a temperature that does not exceed 122 F Add liquid detergent in the concentration and according to the procedures recommended by the manufacturer Use only a minimal percentage of detergent to prevent formation of an excess amount of foam since too much foam may damage the suction motor ATTENTION Always use low foam detergent Introduce a small amount of anti foam detergent in the recovery tank before starting to work to be sure to prevent foam from being generated Never use pure acids 8 RECOVERY TANK Make sure that the recovery tank is properly inserted in its housing and that the tubes are properly inserted in the tank elbows Check that the plug is properly closed 10 PREPARING THE MACHINE 9 SOLUTION TANK Check that the plug is properly inserted in its seat A Check that the valve is properly engaged B 11 OPERATION 1 PREPARING TO WORK The followings procedures must be done before installing the tanks 1 Open the two rear hinges on the battery compartment 2 Connect the connector to the batteries 3 Close the battery compartment Now install the tanks 4 Prepare the machine for operation 5 Lower the squeegee control lever and start to work 6 Press the main switch 1 and check that the green signal lamp is on Press the aspiration switch 2 8 Press the solenoid valve switch 3 At th
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