Tomcat GT, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... the machine Read these Safety Messages before using the machine COMMERCIAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT www tomcatequip com 1711 South Street Racine WI 53404 USA 800 450 9824 001 262 681 6470 VERSION 15 167 2015 RPS Corporation GT OP EN Scan With Phone for more Information ...

Page 2: ...ENTS Shows you the different machine controls and features MACHINE SETUP Tells you how to setup machine from un crating to installing squeegee and brushes MACHINE OPERATION Section is to familiarize the operator with the operation and function of the machine BATTERY CHARGING Shows you how to charge the batteries on board and off board charging MAINTENANCE This section contains preventative mainten...

Page 3: ...14 On Board Battery Charging 14 Description of LED 14 Battery Charging 15 External Battery Charging Optional 15 Battery Maintenance Guide 16 Safety 16 Inspection and Cleaning 16 Storage 16 Watering 16 Maintenance 17 Daily Maintenance 17 Weekly Maintenance 17 Monthly Maintenance 17 Yearly Maintenance 17 Storing Machine 17 Checking Battery Specific Gravity 17 GT PM Records 18 Trouble shooting 20 Mac...

Page 4: ...ortant Operating this machine safely is an important responsibility DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNLESS You are trained and authorized to do so You have read and understood this Operator s Manual On surfaces with greater than a 2 grade unless this machine is equipped with a functional parking brake WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE Remove loose objects from the floor that could be projected from the rota...

Page 5: ...placements WARNING Dress safely Do not wear a neck tie scarf or any loose or dangling clothing while operating this machine Loose or dangling clothing or neck wear can tangle in rotating parts causing serious injury or death WARNING Always turn off this machine before leaving it unat tended Do not allow untrained persons to operate this machine WARNING NO RIDERS Do not carry passengers on this ma ...

Page 6: ...E REFER TO MANUAL OR CALL 011 262 681 3583 DANGER EXPLOSION RISK EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS FORMS WHEN BATTERIES ARE CHARGING AN OPEN FLAME OR SPARK CAN CAUSE THIS GAS TO EXPLODE ONLY CHARGE THE BATTERIES IN THIS MA CHINE IN A WELL VENTILATED AREA BATTERY CHARGING LABEL PART 253 7280 USE ONLY DISTILLED WATER IN THE BATTERIES USE ONLY THE OEM CHARGER PROVIDED WITH THE MA CHINE ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BAT...

Page 7: ...the lever engages the clutch wheel to drive Rear Wheels and lowering the lever engages the Brake 7 ADJUSTABLE HANDLEBAR Handlebars being adjustable by loosening and lowering or raising the full handlbar piece allows Operators of any height to operator the machine comfortably 8 CLUTCH AND BRAKE CABLE ADJUSTMENT The Clutch and Brake operator with the same control and by way of the same clutch donut ...

Page 8: ...rmal floors open door for sweeping on WET floors 4 DUST FILTER ACCESS PLATE Access Plate holds Filter in place if need to replace filter should arise remove Access Plate to gain access to the Filter 5 SIDE BROOM ADJUSTMENT KNOB Adjust Knob in the right direction to elevate the Down position of the Side Broom likewise adjust knob left to lower the Down position of the Side Broom 6 BATTERY ANDERSEN ...

Page 9: ...ped with a Side Broom to activate the Side Broom ensure that the Power Switch is to UP position 4 HD BUMPER OPTIONAL For extra protection for the Side Broom system against Walls and other objects 5 FRONT CASTER 180 Swivel Front caster allows easy maneuverability of the machine 6 HOPPER Stores all dust and debris from sweeping To empty release latch and pull out from under machine 1 2 3 4 5 6 ...

Page 10: ...Cables to Terminals as shown below 3 Turn ON main power switch and check the Battery Meter to ensure correct installation Charge Batteries if needed SEE BATTERY CHARGING NOTICE Batteries are a possible environmental hazard Consult your Battery supplier for safe disposal methods INSTALLING MAIN BROOM 1 Turn Key Switch to the OFF position and remove Key Optional Unplug Battery Connector 2 Shake the ...

Page 11: ...he Machine and Main Broom The Up position turns ON the Side Brooms while keeping the Machine and Main Broom running 7 Confirm the Side Brooms height is correct if not adjust using the Side Broom Height Adjustment knob 8 Lower the Main Broom and the Side Brooms using the Broom Position Levers 9 Drive slowly by pulling the Clutch lever OPERATING HINTS 1 Observe the amount of dirt debris that the mac...

Page 12: ...om bristles WET SWEEPING 1 Turn on machine Power Switch A Switch in the Middle position will power Main Brooms only Switch in the Up position will power Main Brooms and Side Brooms 2 Check the Battery Gauge to ensure proper charge before starting to sweep B 3 Lower the Main Broom to the floor by dropping the Main Broom Lift Lever forward C 4 Lower the Side Brooms head to the floor by dropping the ...

Page 13: ...or 30 seconds to allow the dust time to settle CHANGING FILTER 1 To remove Filter open Machine Hood by releasing the Hood Latch C 2 Undo the three Keps Nuts and lift open the Filter Chamber Lid D 3 Pull out old Filter and replace with new one EMPTY HOPPER 1 After machine usage stop and shake filter 2 Turn machine OFF 3 Relase the Hopper Access Latch E and remove the Hopper F Always ensure that Bea...

Page 14: ...rge the Batter ies of this machine It is designed to charge the Batter ies at the appropriate rate If you must use a different charger disconnect the Batteries before charging to avoid damage to the electronic speed controller ON BOARD BATTERY CHARGING 1 Transport machine to a well ventilated area for charging 2 Turn the machine off Open the Machine Hood 3 Check the water in each Battery A Do not ...

Page 15: ...riate rate If you must use a different charger disconnect the Batteries before charging to avoid damage to the electronic speed controller EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGING OPTIONAL 1 Transport machine to a well ventilated area for charging 2 Turn the machine off Open the Machine Hood 3 Check the water in each Battery A Do not charge the machine unless the water is slightly higher than the plates If neede...

Page 16: ...ar rings or metal wrist watches when servicing this machine as they can cause an electrical short circuit which can cause serious burns INSPECTION AND CLEANING Keep Batteries clean and dry from residue Check that all vent caps are tight Use a solution of baking soda and water to clean if acid residue on Batteries or corrosion on the terminals Protective spray of petroleum jelly should be applied t...

Page 17: ...st Curtains and replace if torn or worn 4 Check to see if Battery cables are tightened Tighten if needed 8 10 ft lb MAX 5 Inspect all Cables and Springs 6 Inspect all Nuts Bolts and Fasteners YEARLY MAINTENANCE Call your local dealer for yearly maintenance STORING MACHINE 1 Be sure to clean the Hopper out completely CHECKING BATTERY SPECIFIC GRAVITY Use a hydrometer to check the Battery specific g...

Page 18: ...TH ROTATED BRUSHES BROOM DRIVER GOOD WORN NEEDS REPLACEMENT BROOM DRIVER IDLER HUBS GOOD WORN NEEDS REPLACEMENT SIDE BROOM CONDITION GOOD WORN NEEDS REPLACEMENT ROTATED SIDE TO SIDE CHECK OPERATION AND CONDITION OF IN SPEC REPAIR PROBLEM MAIN POWER SWITCH OR KEY SWITCH BATTERY HOUR METER GAUGE BROOM AMP GAUGE MAIN BROOM LEVER SIDE BROOM LEVER FILTER SHAKER MAIN BROOM BELTS MAIN BROOM MOTOR SIDE BR...

Page 19: ...EAR WHEELS CONDITION COMMENTS SERVICING DISTRIBUTOR ____________________________________ TECHNICIAN S NAME _______________________ DATE ____________ SIGNATURE ____________________ CUSTOMER S NAME ________________________ DATE ____________ SIGNATURE ____________________ ...

Page 20: ...Replace Gasket Hopper full Empty Hopper Faulty Vacuum fan Contact Local Servicing Dealer Battery Charge is low Fully charge batteries Wet Sweep By pass Door is open Close By pass Door Poor Sweeping quality Main Broom worn out Replace Main Broom Debris stuck to Main Broom Remove debris Broken Main Broom belt Replace Belt Broken Jackshaft belt Replace Belt Main Broom Belt fell off Reinstall Belt Jac...

Page 21: ... 65 rpm Hopper Capacity 2 0 cubic ft FILTERING SYSTEM Filtering Material Polymer Felt Filter Rating 1 Micron Size 5 182 sq inches Vacuum Rating 250 cfm BATTERY SYSTEM System Voltage 12 Volts Standard Battery Ah Rating 185 Ah Optional Battery Ah Rating Up to 225 Ah Battery Run Time Standard Up to 5 Hrs Charger Automatic 25 Amp DRIVE SYSTEM Drive Power 1 0 hp 745 watts Speed Control 0 3 mph PRODUCTI...

Page 22: ...E BROOMS SIDE BROOM TYPE PART S Poly 4 402 Poly Steel 4 402S FILTER KITS FILTER TYPE PART S Standard Filter Assembly Includes Tape Seal Kit Grill and Filter 4 500 Standard Filter Kit Includes Tape Seal Kit and Filter 4 502D 1 Micron Filter 4 502 0 2 Micron Filter 4 502F Nomex Filter 4 502N Filter Tape Seal Kit 4 502K SEAL KITS SEAL KIT PART S Neoprene Seal Set 4 550 ...

Page 23: ...l begin on date of machine installation to end user or 6 months after shipment from RPS Corporation to the distributor if unsold at that time This warranty includes all parts and original equipment accessories on the machine except normal wear items Some examples of these wear item exclusions are EDGE ORBITZ isolators 1 000 hours on average EDGE ORBITZ Grip Face Squeegee Blades Wiper Blades Skirts...

Page 24: ...ut the debris hopper and correct installation Correct operation of the main broom and side broom levers and understands to park with brushes in UP position Trained on the Wet Sweep bypass door and not to operate through standing water EDGE ORBITZ MACHINES EDGE ORBITZ scrubbers must have their isolators deck hour meter replaced every 1 000 hours of use Customer understands the Grip Face is not warr...

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