Alto ENCORE L2426, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...machine or to other property could occur as well You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it If operator s cannot read this manual have it explained fully before attempting to operate this machine Si Ud o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina All directions given in this b...

Page 2: ...ry Charger Drawing and Parts List 54 Encore S2426 Connection Diagram 55 Encore S2426 Electrical Schematic 56 Encore L2426 Connection Diagram 57 Encore L2426 Electrical Schematic 58 Operator Safety Instructions 3 Introduction Machine Specifications 5 Procedures for Transporting Machine 6 Symbols Used on Encore S2426 and L2426 8 Machine Control Panel 10 Machine Controls and Features 11 How to Prepar...

Page 3: ...uels grain dust solvents thinners or other flammable materials This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust Use only commercially available floor cleaning waxes intended for machine operation DANGER Lead acid batteries generate gases which can cause an explosion Keep sparks and flames away from batteries Do not smoke around the machine Charge the batteries only in an area with good v...

Page 4: ...NING Wet floor surfaces can be slippery Water solutions or cleaning materials used with this type of machine can leave wet areas on the floor surface These areas can cause a dangerous condition for the operator or other persons Always put Caution signs around near the area you are cleaning WARNING Improper discharge of waste water may damage the environment and be illegal The United States Environ...

Page 5: ... 0 75 HP 0 56 kW 5 2 1 High Torque Gear Box Brush Pad Size 2 13 inch 33 cm Brush Speed 200 RPM Brush Pressure 0 150 lbs 0 68 kg Brush Solution Retention Fiber Bristles Drive Wheels 2 8 in x 2 in 20 cm x 5 cm Neoprene tread Caster Dual 4 in x 2 in 10 cm x 5 cm Charger 24 V D C 25 Amp 115 60 or 24 V D C 25 Amp 230 50 Grade Cleaning 5 Degree 6 2 Length 56 inches 142 cm Width 28 inches 71 cm Height 43...

Page 6: ...switches into their OFF position 1 Make sure the loading ramp is at least eight 8 feet 2 5m long and a minimum of 32 0 8m wide and strong enough to support the machine 2 Make sure the ramp is clean and dry 3 Put the ramp in position 4 Removesqueegeeassembly brushhousingand brush or pad driver before loading ALTO recom mends that both the solution tank and recovery tank are empty before loading 5 T...

Page 7: ...ean and dry 4 Put the ramp in position 5 Unfasten the machine WARNING The machine is heavy Make sure you use two able persons to assist in moving the machine down the ramp 6 On S2426 model get two people to pull machine off ramp It is recommended that the S model be unloaded in the forward position 7 Turn the key switch ON L2426 model only 8 Set the traverse center knob to the slowest forward spee...

Page 8: ...and L2426 Solution Control LClass SClass BrushUp Down LClass SClass Warning L Class S Class Power LClass SClass Traverse Speed Control LClass Traverse Directions Forward Traverse and Solution and Brush Rotation LClass Traverse Directions Reverse Traverse and Solution and Brush Rotation LClass ...

Page 9: ...OLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 Page 9 SYMBOLS USED ON ENCORE S2426 and L2426 Warning Label LClass SClass with parking brake Warning Label LClass SClass without parking brake Solution BrushMotors SClass ...

Page 10: ...e has two positions Lowest position is operating position and the middle position is transport to clear vacuum hose G H Key Switch See Figure 3 Item A The key switch turns ON the power to the control panel O is OFF and I is ON Forward Reverse Switch See Figure 3 Item B On Traverse L Model Only The forward reverse switch turns the traverse motor on forward and if the brush motors are in the down po...

Page 11: ...ing Brake must be used if operating machine on greater than 2 gradient Theparkingbrakepreventsmovementofthemachine CAUTION Do not activate the parking brake while the machine is moving L Model The brake is located on the right hand side of the machine on the transaxle motor Turn the key switch off or disconnect the power to the battery to apply the brake There is a mechanical lever located on the ...

Page 12: ...form mainte nance on the machine while the recovery tank is in the intermediate position The tank can be acciden tally bumped and it may slam shut 4 Place the batteries in the tray as shown in figure 8C WARNING The batteries are heavy Lifting batteries without help could result in an injury Get help to lift the batter ies WARNING Working with batteries can be dangerous Always wear eye protection a...

Page 13: ...t level CAUTION Machine damage and discharge across the tops of the batteries can occur if the batteries are over filled Do not fill the batteries up to the bottom of the tube in each cell Wipe any acid from the machine or the tops of the batter ies Never add acid to a battery after installation CAUTION Batteries must be refilled with distilled water only Do not use tap water as it may contain con...

Page 14: ...when key is off brake is activated Make sure key is off S Model Set the parking brake if provided by putting it into the down position See figure 12 Make sure the key switch is in OFF position 3 Before charging the batteries the battery compartment needs to be vented To vent compartment tip up the recovery tank until it locks in either of the two open positions See figure 13A To close the tank pul...

Page 15: ...ocedure 1 Turn the key switch ON 2 Raise the brush head by pressing and holding the brush switch until brush head is in its full up position 3 Turn the key switch OFF and remove the key 4 Gotothefrontofthemachineandunlatchfrontcover swing coveropen 5 Unlatchrightandleftbrushhousingsandremovethem See figure16 6 Put a brush or pad driver under the brush motor plate See figure17 7 L Model Alignthelug...

Page 16: ... the container 2 Fill the solution tank with water When filling machine in the front with a hose position hose inside the fill screen as shown in figure 20A How To Operate The Machine How To Remove The Brushes Or Pad Drivers To remove the brushes or pad drivers from the machine followthisprocedure 1 Turn the key switch ON 2 Raisethebrushheadbypressingandholdingthebrush switch until brush head is i...

Page 17: ...achine in an area that has no furniture or objects until you can do the following 1 Move the machine in a straight direction forward and backward 2 Stop the machine safely 3 Turnthemachinebothleftandrightandreturntoa straight direction To move the machine follow this procedure 1 Release the parking brake if equipped with machine 2 Turn the key switch to the ON position 3 Raise the brush to the hig...

Page 18: ...battery life and cleaning time NOTE Keep the machine moving when the brush is rotating on the floor Pre wet brush pad or keep light pressure on brush until solution flow is adequate to keep brush pad from scratching the floor To pre wet brushes you should first turn the speed knob to the lowest setting on the L model Then on both the S and L models lower brushes until brushes are just touching the...

Page 19: ...the plug on the battery charger from the battery pack connector 3 Join the connector from the batteries to the control panel cable connection See figure 22 4 Make sure the Screen filter over the vacuum motor is clean and in position See figure 24 5 Make sure the recovery tank lid is on correctly See figure 23 Item A 6 Makesurethevalveontherecoverydrainhoseis clean Tightly close the valve 7 Make su...

Page 20: ...on usea pressure waterhosetoflushthetankorhose Putthewaterhose into the drain hose 4 Leavethetanksandtherecoverydrainvalveopentodry in the air 5 Check the squeegee blade Use a cloth to clean the squeegee blade If the squeegee blade is damaged or worn turn or replace the blade 6 Check and clean the solution lid gasket Use a mild cleaning solution and rinse the parts in clean water Check the batteri...

Page 21: ... in thefullopenposition Seefigure29A Toclosethetank pull up on the latch arm and then slowly lower the tank to the closed position CAUTION Before raising the tank be sure tank is empty NOTE Thereisanintermediatepositionavailableforholding therecoverytankopenforchargingbatteries Seefigure29B WARNING Do not operate or perform maintenance on the machine while the recovery tank is in the intermediate ...

Page 22: ...Adjusting Squeegee Tilt The tilt of the squeegee causes the rear blade to raise up in the center or on the ends depending on which direction the tilt is changed For tilt adjustment refer to figure 32 Loosen left and right screw X In order to bring the blades down in the center tip Y down To bring both ends down tip Y up Make very small adjustments and try it until a uniform flare is achieved Maint...

Page 23: ...emale garden hose connector from thebackofthesolutionvalve Thefilterscreenisin the female connector 8 Remove the filter screen See figure 34 9 Clean and replace screen 10 Attach the female garden hose connector to the solutionvalve 11 Turn solution valve to ON How to Center or Offset the Brush Head The brush head on the Encore 2426 can be centered or offset 1 inch to the right side of the machine ...

Page 24: ...s can be accessed through the top of the solution tank The lower two can be accessed through the front Loosen the four mounting nuts 2 to 3 turns counterclockwise NOTE Donotremovemounting nuts 7 Thebrushheadassemblycanslidetotherightside byoneinchorplacedbackintothecenter Slidethe brush head assembly all the way to the ends of the slots for the desired position This insures that the head operates ...

Page 25: ...te S 30034Au Spacer for 30034A Clutch Plate S 10143Au Center Lock Pad Retainer 56941Au Kit Solution Fill 10177Au Brushes and Pad Assemblies Size Description Part No Part No UsedFor Gimbal L Clutch S 13 Polyproplene 11438A 10141A GeneralScrubbingHardFloors 13 Pad Driver Asm 17531A 10140A Use for Pads 13 CleanGrit 11439A 10152A 13 SuperGrit 11440A 10153A 13 Nylon Soft 11437A 10154A Squeegee Blades D...

Page 26: ...Page 26 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 NOTES ...

Page 27: ...CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 Page 27 ENCORE S2426 and L2426 Section II Parts and Service Manual 70200A ...

Page 28: ...s Charge the batteries for a full 16 hour charge Have an authorized service person repair the charger Check voltage of each cell while discharging Connect the batteries Adjust Pressure PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION The solution tank is empty The solution valve is closed There is an obstruction in the solution hose or filter The solution valve or electric wiring is damaged The solution module is defective T...

Page 29: ...Key or switch is off Batteries are unplugged Battery terminals are dirty Batteries are discharged Reset the circuit breaker Turn key or switch on Check the battery connections Check battery gauge and recharge NOTE If the problem continues consult an authorized service person Replace the scrub brush or pad Have an authorized service person make the needed repairs Check for tripped breaker Reset Che...

Page 30: ...OLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 L2426 Final Assembly Drawing 11 23 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 4 15 8 9 8 10 11 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 8 10 11 16 17 18 9 8 19 21 23 22 20 24 25 27 28 26 31 29 2732 30 ...

Page 31: ...Hinge 1 1 20 85395A Screw 20 x 1 2 SS 6 6 21 30059A FrontCover 1 1 22 50966A Latch FrontCover Ref Ref 23 930090 Rivet 5 32 x 9 16 2 2 24 10063A Assembly Solution Tank 1 1 25 Page 12 Battery 871334 Battery 12V 195 AH wet UT Post 2 871335 Battery 12V 195 AH dry UT Post 2 40136A Battery 6V 250 AH wet Stud Post 4 4 40137A Battery 6V 250 AH dry Stud Post 4 4 891384 Battery 6V 330 AH wet UT Post 4 4 891...

Page 32: ... CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 L2426 Recovery Tank Assembly Drawing 8 00 Drawing 10062A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8A 8B 8 9 10 43 40 39 38 37 36 35 34 20 33 18 7 30 32 29 26 25 27 28 24 23 22 31 21 17 18 16 16 19 15 14 13 12 11 40RecommendedTorque 175 or 5 inch pounds 43 41 42 ...

Page 33: ...0068A Hinge Pin included w item 10 2 17 43402A Housing Connector includedin8A 2 18 41809A Contact included in 8A 4 19 82100A Nut Strain Relief Lock 1 20 872010 Clamp Hose 1 21 35165A Hose Drain 1 22 832002 Clamp Hose 1 23 839401 Valve Drain 1 24 962943 Screw 8 18 x PN 1 25 52206A Chain 1 26 962987 Screw 10 24 x 3 8 Pan 1 27 833901 Drain ValveHandle 1 28 833407 Gasket DrainValve 1 29 51060A Hose Sq...

Page 34: ...E TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Encore S2426 L2426 Solution Tank Assembly Drawing 5 01 Drawing 10063A 18 19 20 21 25 23 2 1 24 3 4 5 6 5 7 12 9 22 5 10 11 5 8 5 13 5 8 5 14 16 17 ...

Page 35: ... Filter Screen 1 11 830214 Adapter Male Barb x GHT Male Thread 1 12 51204A Valve Solution 1 13 59789A Valve Solution 1 14 38014A Splitter 1 15 81109A Nut 8 32 ESNA SS 2 16 50966A Latch 1 17 80105A Screw 8 32 x 1 SS 2 18 50963A Screen Fill with hose retention 1 51308A Strainer withouthoseretention 1 19 69879A Bracket Latch 1 20 170892 Washer Lock 2 21 170915 Screw 20 x SS Hex 2 22 51059A Valve Asse...

Page 36: ...S2426 L2426 CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 L2426 Rear Panel Assembly Drawing 8 00 Drawing 10064A L Drawing 10067A S 36 1 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 12 13 14 16 17 16 15 18 21 20 19 23 2 22 24 25 26 27 3 28 29 6 9 10 31 9 10 33 34 32 35 34 30 11 10 15 3 11 37 ...

Page 37: ...2 17 438360 Spring 1 1 18 64901A Lever SqueegeeLift 1 1 19 64490A Handle Squeegee 1 1 20 980666 Washer 3 8 Starlock 1 1 21 85389A Screw 3 8 16 x 5 8 1 1 22 68643A Plate Vacuum Wear 1 1 23 962968 Screw 10 24 x 2 2 24 61260A Plate Squeegee Lift 1 1 25 47374A Switch VacuumLever 1 1 26 85601A Screw 6 32 x 1 PN 2 2 27 81217A Nut 20 x 218H Nylock 1 1 28 60264A Bracket PowerConnector 1 1 29 41146A Cable ...

Page 38: ...26 L2426 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 L2426 Control Panel Assembly Drawing 8 00 Drawing 10065A L and 10066A S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 12 10 11 14 19 18 1516 1516 3 17 15 15 16 16 30 20 24 23 22 21 5 2 25 26 27 28 29 7 30 27 34 35 36 37 36 33 32 31 38 5 39 40 9 ...

Page 39: ...062A ControlHandle 1 30072A ControlHandle 1 18 85391A Screw 20 x 1 2 SS Ref Ref 19 87026A Washer SS Ref Ref 20 44308B Control Solution 1 1 21 41422A Breaker Circuit25AmpTraverse 1 22 41433A Breaker Circuit 40 Amp Brush 2 2 23 41448A Breaker Circuit 30 Amp Vac 1 1 24 41423A Breaker Circuit 5 Amp Actuator 1 1 25 70186A Label Control L 1 70187A Label control S 1 26 60258A Panel Control Metal 1 1 27 4...

Page 40: ... CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 L2426 Squeegee Lift Assembly Drawing 6 00 Drawing 10075A 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 8 7 9 8 10 15 16 15 11 18 13 14 12 22 17 19 21 20 15 ...

Page 41: ... 2 8 87031A Washer 3 8 Flat 3 9 920208 Nut 20 2 10 81111A Nut 3 8 16 ESNA 1 11 80101A Screw 20 x 3 SS 1 12 85811A Screw 5 16 18 x 1 13 67867A Nut spacer 1 14 60256A Squeegee PivotArm 1 15 81104A Nut Nylock 5 16 60255A Bracket Squeegee 1 17 60328A Mount Squeegee 1 18 81112A Nut 5 16 18 Thin ESNA SS 1 19 Page 37 Cable Squeegee Lift Ref 20 Page 37 LiftHandleAssembly Ref 21 920346 Palnut Ref 22 980651...

Page 42: ...e 42 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 L2426 Squeegee Assembly Drawing 10 00 Drawing 10068A and 10129A 16 15 14 13 12 10 11 9 8 7 17 18 19 5 4 3 4 2 1 6 20 ...

Page 43: ...ch Diameter 2 2 9 60272A Channel SqueegeeWeldment39 1 60234A Channel SqueegeeWeldment32 1 10 50835A Latch SqueegeeClamp 1 1 11 930086 Rivet 3 16 x 450 Aluminum 2 2 12 60252A Strap Clamp SqueegeeRetainer39 1 60232A Strap Clamp Squeegee Retainer 32 1 13 30069A Blade Rear Gum Rubber 39 1 30067A Blade Rear Gum Rubber 32 1 14 30058A Spacer Squeegee39 1 30047A Spacer Squeegee32 1 15 30091A Blade Front R...

Page 44: ...Page 44 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 L2426 Frame Axle Assembly Drawing 11 23 00 Drawing 10069A and 10070A 20 22 ...

Page 45: ...nsaxle 2 11 87031A Washer flat 3 8 SS 4 4 12 170883 Washer 3 8 Lock 4 4 13 80103A Screw 3 8 24 x 1 Hex SS 4 4 14 57423A Ring SnapRetainer 2 15 87616A Washer Nylon 2 16 980205 Washer 5 16 Fender 2 2 17 962620 Screw 5 16 24 x 2 18 87026A Washer Flat SS 8 19 81217A Nut 20 SS Thin 9 20 34711B WheelCover 2 2 21 85395A Screw 20 x SS 2 2 22 980614 Washer Starlock 5 2 23 59789A ValveSolution Ref Ref 24 81...

Page 46: ...7 8 9 10 11 7 6 76 75 66 73 12 65 64 63 62 25 74 61 20 19 11 14 15 16 17 18 21 22 23 24 25 29 26 27 28 34 35 36 33 32 31 37 38 39 40 41 37 38 42 43 47 48 25 52 40 44 45 46 41 49 50 51 31 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 67 69 68 21 72 71 70 15 30 13 Page 46 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 77 ...

Page 47: ... 4 4 38 60337A Plate Latch Brush 2 2 39 Page 24 Brush Pad Assemblies Used only as required to square up linkage bar 14 to the frame Qty Qty Ref Part No Description L S 40 962714 Screw 5 16 18 x Soc 2 85811A Screw 5 16 18 x Hex 2 41 34400B Gimbal Male 2 20308A Motor Adapter 2 42 61658A Gimbal Collar 2 43 59856A Washer Rubber 2 44 980652 Washer 5 16 Lock 2 45 980210 Washer Impeller 2 46 980679 Washe...

Page 48: ...920110 Nut 5 16 18 ESNA 6 5 980651 Washer Flat 5 16 10 6 67877A Spacer 3 7 85814A Screw 5 16 18 x 1 3 8 60268A Lever BrakePedal 1 9 60361A Cam Brake 1 10 60267A Rod Brake 1 11 81104A Nut 20 ESNA 4 12 848508 Swivel Rod Brake 2 13 87026A Washer Flat 1 14 50969A Spring Brake Asm 2 15 87607A Washer Flat Nylon 4 16 60362A Brake Bar R H 1 NI 77266B Label Parking Brake 1 1 2 7 5 15 16 4 14 15 6 9 11 13 5...

Page 49: ...Tie Cover Retainer 1 4 80123A Nut Brake Drive 1 5 80125A Key 3 32 Sq x 1 4 Lg 1 6 30094A Cover Vinyl 1 7 80124A Screw Set Brake Nut 2 to Motor Shaft 8 10160A Brake Asm 24V 1 NOTE Only use spacer ref 2 on transaxles that have a circular step and mounting nuts protruding from end of motor The motor that uses the spacer can be identified by the motor brush caps protruding past the outside diameter of...

Page 50: ...CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 L2426 Vacuum Motor Drawing and Parts List Drawing 5 00 Page 50 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 TO ...

Page 51: ...n Qty 1 57846A Ring Snap 1 2 507641 Seal Oil Small 1 3 52050A CapEnd 1 4 56668A O Ring 1 5 51176a Bearing Large 1 6 58316A Shaft Gear 1 7 902605 Bearing Small 1 8 54883A Housing 1 9 58144A Seal Oil Large 1 10 NI Darina EP2 Grease 4 oz 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 Page 51 ...

Page 52: ...y Leads 6 50520A Commutator Bracket 1 7 56480A Strain Relief 2 8 962546 Brush Board Screw 2 9 50517A Brush Board Assembly w Springs Brushes 1 10 448396 Brush Spring 4 11 40826A Brush Assembly 4 12 55657A Lead Assembly 1 13 55656A Lead Assembly 1 14 Helical Washer 1 15 50515A Thru Bolt 2 16 80501A Shaft Key 1 17 54238A B E Bracket Assembly Gear Box 1 13 SeamLocation 7 12 15 4 5 6 1 2 3 14 16 17 12 ...

Page 53: ...CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 L2426 Transaxle Drawing 5 00 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 Page 53 ...

Page 54: ...ef D C Cord 747553 747553 10 D C Cord Assembly 51986A 51986A 11 A C Cord Assembly 51974A 908947 12 Housing Red 911470 911470 13 D C Plug Lock Key 795020 795020 CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 L2426 Battery Charger Drawing and Parts List 5 00 Charger 40512A 24 volt 25 amp D C 115 volt A C 60 Hz Charger 40513A 24 volt 25 amp D C 230 volt A C 50 Hz WARNING All electrical repairs must be performed by qua...

Page 55: ...CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreS2426 Connection Diagram 00932A W 6 00 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 Page 55 ...

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Page 57: ...CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreL2426 Connection Diagram 00950A W 6 00 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 Page 57 ...

Page 58: ...CLARKETECHNOLOGY EncoreL2426 Electrical Schematic 00950A E 5 01 Page 58 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual Encore S2426 L2426 ...

Page 59: ...orway Bjornerudveien 24 N 1266 47 2275 1770 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY A L COOK TECHNOLOGY Customer Service Headquarters and Factory 2100 Highway 265 Springdale Arkansas 72764 501 750 1000 Technical Service 1 800 356 7274 U S A Locations European Locations HEAD OFFICE ALTO U S Inc St Louis Missouri 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 200 Chesterfield Missouri 63017 1725 PRODUCTION F...

Page 60: ...thorized to make repairs to the product under this warranty b Return the product to the nearest Clarke Technology repair location Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser Clarke Technology will repair the product and or replace any defective parts with out charge within a reasonable time after reciept of the product ALTO U S Inc 2100 Highway 265 Sprin...