Pacific Floormaster 18B Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Summary of Floormaster 18B

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    The contents of this manual are based on the latest product information available at the time of publica- tion. Pacific steamex reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its machines without notice. For your convenience, record the following important information: model serial number par...

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    Table of contents 2 important safety instructions symbols used on the machine machine preparation 1. Unpacking the machine 2. Battery installation 3. Connecting the battery charger 4. Charging the batteries 5. Connecting the battery connector 6. Battery indicator 7. Squeegee assembly 8. Adjusting th...

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    Read and understand all instructions and warnings before operating this machine! Warning: to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury: 1. You must have training in the operation of the machine before using it. Read the instruction book. If you do not understand any instruction, ask your sup...

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    4 symbols used on the machine symbol for the water valve: indicates the solenoid valve switch. Symbol indicating the raised or lowered position of the brush base: indicates the lever for lifting the brush base. Symbol for the brush: indicates the brush motor switch. Symbol for the vacuum motor: indi...

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    5 symbols used on the machine indication of the maximum recommended temperature for the solution water (50°c or 122°f): it is located near the fill hole of the solution tank. Symbol indicating the adjustment lever for the handle bar height. Symbol for the key switch. Symbol for the coupling: indicat...

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    6 machine preparation 1. Unpacking the machine 1. Use a fork truck to move the machine when packaged. 2. Take off the outer package 3. The machine is fixed on the pallet with wooden wedges that block the wheels. 4. Take the wedges off. 5. Using a ramp, pull the machine down from the pallet, pushing ...

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    7 machine preparation 6. Connect the batteries’ connector (2) to the machine’s connector (1). 7. Reassemble the recovery tank, vacuum plug and squeegee hose. 3. Connecting the battery charger the battery chargers’ connector fits into the battery connector (2) located under the recovery tank. 4. Char...

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    8 machine preparation 5. Connecting the battery connector after charging the batteries, reconnect the battery connector (2) to the connector of the machine (1). 6. Battery indicator the battery indicator is a green signal light; it is constantly on when the batteries are sufficiently charged. The si...

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    9 machine preparation 2 1 8. Adjusting the squeegee height the height from the floor to the squeegee should be adjusted based on the blade’s wear. Rotate the knob (2) counter-clockwise to lift the squeegee and clockwise to lower it. Note: adjust the right and left knobs the same amount; the squeegee...

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    10 machine preparation 12. Solution tank unscrew the water inlet plug and confirm the solution filter, located on the bottom left side, is properly assembled. 13. Solution water fill the solution tank with clean water at a temperature not more than 50 ° c/122 ° f. Add the proper concentration of liq...

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    11 operation operating 1. Connect the machine connector (1) to the battery connector. 2. Turn the key (2) clockwise to on. The green signal light will come on (3) indicating the batteries are charged (if blinking, the batteries need to be charged). 3. Press the solenoid valve switch (4). 4. Press th...

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    12 operation attention: if problems occur during operation, release the lever on the handle bar and immediately lower the brake lever located on the left side. This action will stop the machine’s movement. To restart the machine after the problem has been solved, release the parking brake lever and ...

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    13 upon completion of the work after finishing your work and before any type of maintenance is done, it is necessary to do the following: 1. Close the water valve through lever (1). 2. Lift the brush base with lever (2). 3. Lift the squeegee with lever (3). Note: the squeegee blades can be damaged i...

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    14 daily maintenance cleaning the recovery tank 1. Pull out the hose on the front of the recovery tank. 2. Unscrew the drain plug and empty the tank. Use gloves to protect yourself from contact with dangerous solutions 3. Lift the cover of the recovery tank. 4. Take off the vacuum plug (2) by rotati...

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    15 daily maintenance cleaning the solution tank filter 1. Unscrew the plug on the solution tank. 2. Take out the filter by pulling up on the filter cap, then clean the filter thoroughly with water. 3. Reassemble by pushing the cap until it snaps into the filter body. Cleaning the vacuum filter 1. Li...

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    16 daily maintenance disassembly of the brush to remove the brushes: 1. Lift the brush base (lever 1). 2. Set the brake (lever 2). 3. Clean the hopper as described on page 13. 4. Remove any strings or debris that may be preventing free brush rotation. 5. Unscrew the wing nut (1). 6. Take off the pla...

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    17 weekly maintenance cleaning the squeegee hose weekly or whenever the suction is insufficient, make sure the squeegee hose is not obstructed. To clean: 1. Take off the hose from its coupling on the squeegee. 2. Take off the other end from the recovery tank. 3. Wash the inner part of the hose with ...

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    18 trouble shooting guide insufficient water onto the brush 1. Make sure the water valve is open (lever 1). 2. Confirm there is water in the solution tank. 3. Make sure that the solenoid valve switch is on (button furthest on right). The machine does not clean satisfactorily check the condition of t...

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    19 notes.

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    Warranty policy pacific limited warranty the pacific floormaster 18b has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with specific engineering requirements. This machine is warranted to be free from defects in workmanship and materials for periods as follows from the date of purchase. Ten ...