EN
PERIODS OF INACTIVITY
Proceed as follows to prepare the machine for extended periods of inactivity:
•
Remove the battery from the machine, referring to the section “Battery: removal” and recharge
it fully, referring to the section “Battery: preparation / installation / recharging”. The battery
should also be recharged regularly when the machine is not in use, so as to keep it constantly
at the maximum charge level.
•
Clean the squeegee blades with a moist cloth, referring to the section “Cleaning the squeegees”.
•
Open up and clean the chamber of the diverter valve, referring to the section “Cleaning the
diverter valve”.
•
Detach and clean the suction hoses of the squeegees, referring to the section “Cleaning the
front squeegee suction hose” and “Cleaning the rear squeegee suction hose”.
•
Make certain the tanks have been emptied completely and are perfectly clean, referring to the
section “Emptying the dirty water tank” and “Emptying the water/detergent tank”.
•
Stow the machine in the parking position, referring to the section “Selection of parking position”.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
! DANGER
Never perform any maintenance operations on the machine without first unplugging it from
the mains socket (mains powered models) or removing the battery pack (battery powered
models).
! DANGER
In the case of mains powered models, the operator must be able to verify from any position
occupied that the machine remains unplugged from the mains socket while maintenance is
being carried out.
! WARNING
Before proceeding with any maintenance operation on the machine, always be sure to empty
the detergent tank and the dirty water tank, referring to the relative sections “Emptying the
water/detergent tank” and “Emptying the dirty water tank”.
! INFORMATION
Maintenance operations involving the electrical system, and in any event all servicing or
repair operations not explicitly described in this manual, must be entrusted to a specialist
technician approved by IP Cleaning or carried out at an IP Cleaning service centre, in
accordance with current safety regulations.
! INFORMATION
Ensure the machine undergoes regular maintenance, so that it will always deliver optimum
performance.
! INFORMATION
Do not clean seals with ethyl alcohol.
This chapter describes how maintenance is carried out.
Maintenance - General rules
When cleaning the machine, observe the following precautions.
•
Avoid the use of high pressure washers. Water could penetrate the electrical compartment or
the motors, leading to damage or the risk of short circuit.
•
Do not use steam, as the heat generated could cause plastic parts to lose their shape.
•
Do not use solvents or hydrocarbon based products. These can damage the cowling and
rubber components.
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