PAS14G_ManualMR
PAS14G_ManualMR
Automatic Scrubber
PAS14G
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Getting to know the machine
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1. Handle 12. Brush
2. Control panel 13. Squeegee
3. Squeegee lifting lever 14. Recovery tank drain hose
4. Lever for starting brush rotation 15. Vacuum hose
and/or dispensing water
16. Battery charger lead
5. Handle adjusting lever
17. Battery charger indicator
6. Recovery tank
18. Water regulation tap
7. Recovery tank lid
19. Water filter
8. Solution tank
9. Solution tank filling opening
10. Wheels
11. Brush guard 3
1 Product Information ners.
This commercial automatic scrubber is designed for the • Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body
scrubbing/cleaning of hard floors in indoor areas. away from openings and moving parts.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Maintenance free (gel) batteries must be used. A battery • Do not use where hazardous dust is present.
life indicator allows the operator to check the degree of • Do not use in an explosive atmosphere.
battery life available, and an on board battery charger • Do not pick up oil or other flammable material.
provides convenient charging. • Do not operate the machine while plugged in.
• The battery charging lead must be inspected regularly
This machine must only be used for the manufacturer’s for signs of damage. If the lead is damaged, it must be
approved application. Using the machine for any other replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or a
purpose will void the warranty. Do not use the machine similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
where it is suspected that the floor contains health • Replace the supply cord only with the type specified in
endangering dust or debris such as asbestos or chemical the instruction manual.
waste. If this is suspected do not proceed, contact your • Do not charge the machine with a damaged battery
supervisor. charging lead or plug, or after the machine malfunc-
tions or is damaged in any way. Contact an authorized
The following instructions contain important information Service Agent for repair or adjustment.
about the machine and safety advice for the operator. • Do not charge the machine with a damaged battery
charging lead or plug, or after the machine malfunc-
Equipment must be operated, serviced and maintained tions or is damaged in any way. Contact an authorized
in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If in service agent for repair.
doubt contact the supplier of your machine. • When re-charging ensure the area is sufficiently venti-
lated.
1.1 Important Safety Advice • Take care when using a machine near the top of stairs
to avoid overbalancing.
When using electrical equipment basic safety precautions
should be followed. 1.2 Non intended use of the machine
• Read all instructions carefully before use.
• Please note that the safety information described in the WARNING
manual supplements and does not replace local, state, • Washing floors with water which is hotter than
and federal regulations or those standards in force in 122°F
the country in which the machine is used. • Using diesel/gas or corrosive detergents to wash floors
• This appliance is suitable for commercial use. For • Washing and sucking up corrosive, flammable and/or
example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, explosive liquids, even if diluted.
offices, rental businesses and other than normal house-
keeping purposes. 1.3 General warnings about batteries
• This machine is not intended for use by children or peo- WARNING Use appropriate personal protection
ple with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabili- equipment to avoid contact with the skin (see stan-
ties, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they dards in force in the country in which the machine
have been given supervision or instruction concerning is used).
use of the machine by a person responsible for their • Do not inhale the vapour, it is dangerous.
safety. • Do not smoke and/or use naked flames within 7 feet of
• Keep children and unauthorized persons away from the the battery during charging, in the charging area and
machine when in use. while the battery is cooling after charging.
• Before using the appliance, check that the main power • Report any liquid leaking from the battery. Leaks are
supply voltage corresponds with the voltage shown on dangerous and highly polluting.
the rating plate.
• All parts are to be positioned as indicated in the instruc- WARNING In case of fire, use approved Class B
tions before using the machine. or C dry chemical powder extinguishers only. Do
• Do not operate the machine if it malfunctions or is dam- NOT use water to put out the fire.
aged in any way. Contact an authorized service agent
for repair or adjustment.
• Do not operate switches or touch the power cord plug
with wet hands as this may cause electric shock.
• When unplugging pull on the plug, not the power cord.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close
a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or cor-
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1.4 Guidelines for the operator To move the machine to the work area lock handle and
WARNING tilt backwards to raise the front off the floor, and wheel
Operators must be fully trained in the use of the into position.
machine in accordance with these instructions,
able to perform user maintenance and the correct CAUTION – Bumping over thresholds, curbs and simi-
selection of accessories. lar obstacles can damage the machine. Pull the
• Operators should be physically capable to maneuver, machine backwards to go over small obstacles.
transport and operate the machine.
• Operators should be able to recognize unusual opera- 1.6 Symbols & Markings
tion of the machine and report any problems. In order to highlight information and procedures regarding
• Only use the machine on firm level surfaces, with no safety, maintenance etc, the following symbols have been
more than a 2% slope. adopted in the manual:
• Wear suitable footwear to avoid slipping.
• Wear suitable clothing to keep dry and warm.
• Where possible implement job rotation and adequate
rest periods to avoid continuous use of the same mus-
cles.
• Do not leave machine running unattended WARNING
• Do not smoke when using the machine.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with
any opening blocked. Keep openings free of dust,
debris, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hands and feet well clear of rotating pads and Grounded symbol
brushes.
CAUTION - This machine is for indoor use only 1.7 Electrical connection
and should not be used or stored outdoors or in Before connecting the machine to the power supply,
wet conditions. check that your supply voltage matches the rating on the
machine label.
CAUTION - If it is suspected that there is hazard-
ous dust or flammable materials stop cleaning the IMPORTANT - If the battery charging lead is damaged,
area immediately and consult your supervisor. it must only be replaced by an approved cord available
from the manufacturer or an authorized service agent.
WARNING Only use accessories and spare parts
provided with the machine or those approved by WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE GROUNDED
the manufacturer. The use of other accessories
may impair the safety of the machine and void the 2 Preparing for use
warranty.
2.1 Connecting the batteries
WARNING The machine must be switched off
before adding or changing accessories. • Unscrew the bolts that fasten the tank to the handle
support (Fig 1).
1.5 Transporting the machine
CAUTION - THIS MACHINE IS HEAVY
Do not attempt to lift the machine without
mechanical assistance.
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• Remove the recovery water tank (Fig 2). • Let the batteries charge until the “Green” LED comes
on, then remove the plug and wind the battery charging
around the cable holder (Fig 5).
Fig 2
• Connect the battery connectors (Fig 3 & 4).
Fig 5
➋ ➌
➊ ➍
Fig 7
1C
1B
1A
Fig 12
Fig 10 • Check the status of the battery charge by pressing
brush switch 3. (Fig 9)
5 – Brush rotating and/or water dispensing lever • Check that the water filter is clean and free of debris
Pressing and holding lever 5 will start the rotation of the (Fig 13).
brush. Cleaning solution will be dispensed if button 4
(Fig 9) is on. The left of right lever can be used. (Fig 10).
4 Operation
• Press the brush motor button (#3, Fig 9). The light
illuminates.
• Pull the squeegee lifting lever and release it to lower
the squeegee to the floor (Fig 14).
Fig 14
Fig 11
The machine can perform 4 working cycles:
• Check that the connector (#3, Fig 12) on the squeegee
• Drying only cycle
is not blocked and that the hose is connected correctly.
Press and hold lever 5 (Fig 10) for brush rotation; then
press button 2 (Fig 9) to start the vacuum.
• Brushing only cycle
Press and hold lever 5 (Fig 9). Releasing the lever
stops the brush.
• Washing, brushing cycle:
Press button 4 (Fig 9) to enable dispensing of solution.
Press lever 5 (Fig 10) to release solution onto floor.
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• Washing, brushing, drying cycle with vacuum motor OFF. Scrub floor again, picking up
Press button 2 to start the vacuum, button 4 (Fig 9) to the solution.
release solution and press the lever 5 (Fig 10) to start
the cycle. • WARNING - If foam or liquid is leaking, turn machine
off immediately and empty recovery tank. Leaking
4.3 Using the machine liquid could be hazardous due to its temperature, or
WARNING! Never start the machine without a chemical content.
brush or pad attached. • To STOP the machine, release solution feed levers,
switch off brush motor then vacuum motor.
• Set the handle set at a comfortable working height.
• Start the machine and select the type of cycle. Start the IMPORTANT! If it is necessary to replace the
cleaning operation by pressing the levers and holding brush or pad during cleaning please follow
them pressed to start rotation of the brush or pad and instructions in section 2.4.
to dispense cleaning solution, then push the machine
in a forward direction using handles on the handle bar. 5 Warnings while using the machine
• Releasing the lever stops the rotation of the brush and • While using the machine, errors are indicated by flash-
the dispensing of solution. ing and lit LEDs
WARNING – to avoid damaging the floor DO NOT
use the machine in a fixed position with the brush • LED 1 is flashing and LED 2 is constantly lit – Suction
rotation activated. The machine must be moving unit outlet overcurrent.
while the brush is rotating. • LED 1 is flashing and LED 3 is constantly lit – Brush
unit outlet overcurrent.
• IMPORTANT – the correct way of cleaning and drying • LED 1 is flashing and LED 4 is constantly lit – Suction
the floor is to move the machine forward. Moving the unit outlet open circuit.
machine backwards damages the blades and does not • LED 1 is flashing and LED 5 is constantly lit – Brush
allow water to be vacuumed from the floor. unit outlet open circuit.
• If necessary, adjust the volume of solution using the
tap (See pic 15 & 16). Fig 17
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Fig 20
6 Storage
• Always switch off, empty, wipe down and dry the ma-
chine after use.
1 • The solution tank and recovery tank must be emptied
and flushed out with clean water.
• Wrap the battery charger cord around the cable winder,
Fig 19 ensuring that the plug is not trailing on the floor.
• Push the hose clip (1) inwards while removing the cap, • When storing the machine for long periods, remove the
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brush and put the squeegee is in the upright position.
• Store the machine in a dry indoor area only.
NOTE:
When the rubber blades (3) are worn on one
side, they may be turned over one time. Fig 22
• Replace or turn over the rubber blades (3) without
inverting them.
• Replace all the components in reverse order.
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7.3 Changing the brushes or pad drivers
(Fig 23)
• Lift the machine up slightly at the front
• Press the brush rotation button (3) to enable the rota
tion of the brush, then press lever (5) and release it;
the brush becomes disconnected (Fig 23)
Fig 24
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7.5 Operations to perform weekly by trained staff. Improper repairs can cause considerable
Cleaning the clean water filter (Fig. 25) dangers to the user.
9 Guarantee
Your product is guaranteed for one year from the date of
original purchase, against defects in materials or work-
manship during manufacture. Within the guarantee pe-
riod we undertake at our discretion, to repair or replace
free of charge to the purchaser, any part found to be
defective, subject to the following conditions.
CONDITIONS
1. Claims made under the terms of the guarantee must
be supported by the original invoice/bill of sale issued
at the time of sale, or the machine Serial Number.
2. For claims under this guarantee contact Powr-Flite or
the supplier from whom you purchased the product.
Do not initially return the product as this could result
Fig 25 in transit damage.
3. Neither Powr-Flite nor its distributors shall be liable for
• Make sure that the solution tap is fully closed. Refer any incidental or consequential loss.
to Fig 16. 4. This guarantee does not cover any of the following:
• Unscrew the transparent filter cover (1) and remove Periodic maintenance, and repair or replacement of
the filter (2). parts due to normal wear and tear.
• Clean the filter (2) in running water. If it is blocked, • Damage caused by accident, misuse or neglect, or
replace it. the fitting of other than genuine Powr-Flite parts.
• Replace all the components in reverse order. • Defects in other than genuine Powr-Flite parts, or
repairs, modifications or adjustments performed by
IMPORTANT – All other servicing and repairs should other than a Powr-Flite service engineer or authorized
only be performed by a Powr-Flite engineer or Autho- service agent.
rized Service Agent. • Costs and risks of transport relating directly or indi-
rectly to the guarantee of this product.
IMPORTANT – Should the machine fail to operate • Consumable items and wear parts such as drive belts.
please refer to the fault diagnosis section (13) in the
back of the instruction manual. If the problem / remedy
is not listed please contact Powr-Flite Technical Service
Department.
Model Predator 14
Battery Scrubber
Charging voltage AC (~) / Frequency V / Hz 100 – 120 / 50 – 60
Voltage DC V 24
Charging time hours 10
Run time hours 1 hour 20 minutes
Brush/cleaning width in 14
Drying width in 16
Brush pressure g/cm² 35
Brush speed rpm 130
Theoretical hourly working capacity m²/hour 10,400
Solution tank capacity gal 4.5
Recovery tank capacity gal 5.8
Brush motor rating W 260
Vacuum motor rating W 250
Air flow l/sec 28
Vacuum in 28
Sound pressure level dB(A) 68
Handle vibration m ²/5 <2.5
Size (L x W x H) in 35.4 x 15.75 x 43.3
Height (handle folded) in 35.4 x 15.75 x 29.5
Weight – with batteries lbs 167.6
Weight – without batteries lbs 125.7
Weight – GVW lbs 205
Warranty 1 year
• Noise levels measured at a distance of 10 inches from machine and 5 feet above floor, when scrubbing a hard
floor. Measurements recorded using a hand held meter.
• Handle vibration does not exceed 2.5 m ²/5, when operating on any surface with brush or pads.
Measurements recorded by an independent test laboratory
12 Accessories
IMPORTANT: Genuine accessories are only available from Powr-Flite authorized Service Agents or Powr-Flite Cus-
tomer Services Department
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13 Fault diagnosis
WARNING - Before performing maintenance or making adjustments, switch off the machine and unplug from
the electricity supply. In addition safely disconnect the non-grounded pole of the battery (or by equivalent
method).
* If the fuse blows several times, the machine should be checked by an authorised Service Agent
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WARRANTY
The manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that products manufactured are free from defects,
provided such goods are installed, operated and maintained in accordance with written manuals or other
instructions for a period of 1 year from date of purchase on workmanship, motor, and parts. In case you,
as our customer, meet any trouble with your machine, contact a Powr-Flite representative, who will be
happy to be of service to you and will take care of any warranty issues. This warranty covers normal
use and does not cover damage which occurs in shipment or failure resulting from altercation, accident,
misuse, abuse, neglect or improper maintenance.
A Tacony Company
3101 Wichita Court • Ft. Worth, TX 76140-1755
1-800-880-2913 • Fax: 1-817-551-0719 • www.Powr-Flite.com