Tomcat VR, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...tions before using 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 15 246 2015 RPS Corporation VR OP EN ...

Page 2: ...hows 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 maintenance t...

Page 3: ...g 14 WET Sweeping 14 Cleaning Filter 15 Changing Filter 15 Empty Hopper 15 On Board Charger 16 On Board Battery Charging Optional 16 Description of LED 16 Battery Charging 17 External Battery Charging 17 Battery Maintenance Guide 18 Safety 18 Inspection and Cleaning 18 Storage 18 Watering 18 Maintenance 19 Daily Maintenance 19 Weekly Maintenance 19 Monthly maintenance 19 Yearly Maintenance 19 Stor...

Page 4: ... safely is an important responsibility DO NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE Unless you are trained and authorized to do so by your RPS Authorized Local Distributor Unless you have read and understood this Operator s Manual On surfaces with greater than a 5 grade Unless equipped with a functional parking brake WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE Remove loose objects from the floor that could be projected from the r...

Page 5: ...t remove paint over or destroy warning decals If warning decals become damaged call 1 262 681 3583 for free replacements 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 tende...

Page 6: ...NE 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 349 7280 USE ONLY DISTILLED WATER IN THE BATTERIES USE ONLY THE OEM CHARGER PROVIDED WITH THE MA CHINE ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE BA...

Page 7: ...15 AMP resettable circuit breaker 3 CIRCUIT BREAKER 10 AMP Side Broom resettable circuit breaker 4 CIRCUIT BREAKER 40 AMP Main Broom resettable circuit breaker 5 KEY SWITCH Turns power of the machine ON and OFF 6 EMERGENCY STOP OPTIONAL 1 button push machine shut down in case of emergency 6 1 2 3 4 5 ...

Page 8: ... or debris particles to deposit into the hopper for removal 3 BRUSH AMP GAUGE Indicates the amount of amperage that the Main Broom pulling 4 BATTERY GAUGE HOUR METER Indicates the amount of batery charge remaining along with total hours used 5 MAIN BROOM SWITCH Tuns the Main Broom ON or OFF 6 SIDE BROOM SWITCH Turns the Side Brooms ON or OFF 7 REVERSE SWITCH Switch back for reverse machine drive 1...

Page 9: ...Drive Wheel 5 HORN Sounds the horn for warning oncoming traffic 6 HEADLIGHT SWITCH Turns power of the Headlights ON and OFF 7 ADJUSTABLE STEERING Four settings for operator comfort and ease of entry 8 HOUR METER Hour meter to indicate complete time machine has been ON 9 RECHARGE CYCLE METER Shows the amount of charges on a machine 10 CHARGER PORT Grey 50 used to receive charger input for optional ...

Page 10: ...d steers the machine 6 TIE DOWN POINTS Location for tie down straps during transport 7 FILTER ACCESS LATCH Latch holds the Filter Box together while also releasing and allowing access to the inside of the Filter Box 8 SIDE ACCESS DOOR Protects the Main Broom and Hopper 9 SIDE DOOR LATCH Opens and latches closed the Side Access Door to the Main Broom and Hopper 10 REAR WHEELS Rear wheels provide th...

Page 11: ...niently pulling over and plugging in into any standard wall outlet to charge 4 HITCH OPTIONAL Used to attach rear Garbage Can Holder option 5 MAIN BROOM The powerful Main Broom sweeps the floor by sweeping debris into the back of the Hopper 6 HOPPER TRANSPORT WHEELS Wheels allow the Hopper to easily slide in and out from underneath the machine 7 HOPPER Houses all of the dust and debris that the ma...

Page 12: ...p Tank back Attach all Battery 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 NOTICE Orientation of Batteries is critical for cables to reach INSTALLING MAIN BROOM 1 Tu...

Page 13: ...sure Hopper is empty 4 Disconnect Charger and close Hood 5 Adjust the Seat and Steering Pedestal 6 Turn the Key Switch ON and drive to the area to be cleaned 7 Adjust the speed of the Side Brooms to the desired speed and confirm the Side Brooms height is correct 8 Lower the Main Broom and the Side Brooms 9 Drive slowly OPERATING HINTS 1 Observe the amount of dirt debris that the machine is sweepin...

Page 14: ...lly H WET SWEEPING 1 Turn on machine Key Switch A 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 Side Broom Lift Lever forward D 5 Open the WET Sweep By Pass door by rotating it clockwise K This door being open reduces the Dust ...

Page 15: ...et the machine sit for 30 seconds to allow the dust time to settle CHANGING FILTER 1 To remove Filter open Battery Compartment Hood C SEE BELOW 2 Undo the Filter Latch and lift open the Filter Chamber Lid with the Seat ontop D 3 Pull out old Filter and replace with new one E EMPTY HOPPER 1 After machine usage stop and shake filter 2 Turn machine OFF and remove the key 3 Open the Hopper Access Side...

Page 16: ... 16 TR OP EN RELEASING PARKING BRAKE OVERRIDE LEVER To release the Parking Brake move the Parking Brake Override Lever A to the UP position To return back to Override Mode slide to the DOWN position A ...

Page 17: ...er 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 OPTIONAL 1 Transport machine to a well ventilated area for charging 2 Turn the machine off Open the Machine Battery Compartment 3 Check the water in each Batte...

Page 18: ...opriate rate If you must use a different charger disconnect the Batteries before charging to avoid damage to the electronic speed controller EXTERNAL BATTERY CHARGING 1 Transport machine to a well ventilated area for charging 2 Turn the machine off Open the Machine Battery Compartment 3 Check the water in each Battery A Do not charge the machine unless the water is slightly higher than the plates ...

Page 19: ...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 20: ...tightened Tighten if needed 8 10 ft lb MAX 5 Insepct all Cables and Springs 6 Insepct 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 WARNING Before you service a Battery always wear face protec tion protective gloves and protective clothing Battery acid or b...

Page 21: ...RY 3 ELECTROLYTE CLARITY Clear Cloudy Particulate Dark BATTERY 3 WATER LEVEL Overfilled Full Low Dry BATTERY 4 HYDROMETER BATTERY 4 ELECTROLYTE CLARITY Clear Cloudy Particulate Dark BATTERY 4 WATER LEVEL Overfilled Full Low Dry CLEAN BATTERY TOPS CHECK BATTERY CABLE AND TERMINAL CONDITION NOTES PAD BRUSH CONDITION MAIN BROOM FIBER LENGTH ROTATED BRUSHES BROOM DRIVER GOOD WORN NEEDS REPLACEMENT BRO...

Page 22: ...OOM LINKAGE REMOVE BROOM CHECK DRIVERS FOR DEBRIS STEERING CHAIN VISUALLY INSPECT IN SPEC REPAIR PROBLEM SEAL UNDER FILTER HOPPER CURTAIN HOPPER SIDE CURTAIN MAIN BROOM CURTAIN REAR SIDE DOOR CURTAIN INNER SIDE CURTAIN VACUUM HOSE DRIVE WHEEL CONDITION REAR WHEELS CONDITION COMMENTS SERVICING DISTRIBUTOR ____________________________________ TECHNICIAN S NAME _______________________ DATE __________...

Page 23: ...or does not operate Recharge Switch misadjusted Contact Local Servicing Dealer Faulty Speed Controller or Wires Contact Local Servicing Dealer Faulty Drive Motor Contact Local Servicing Dealer Faulty Wiring Contact Local Servicing Dealer Carbon Brushes worn Contact Local Servicing Dealer Drive Motor runs incorrectly Faulty Speed Controller or Wires Contact Local Servicing Dealer Faulty Potentiomet...

Page 24: ...hp Side Broom Speed 100 rpm Hopper Capacity 4 2 cubic ft FILTERING SYSTEM Filtering Material Polymer Felt Filter Rating 1 Micron Size 5 182 sq inches Vacuum Rating 280 cfm BATTERY SYSTEM System Voltage 24 Volts Standard Battery Ah Rating 4 245 Ah Optional Battery Ah Rating Up to 4 420 Ah Battery Run Time Standard Up to 7 Hrs Charger Automatic 25 Amp DRIVE SYSTEM Drive Power 2 0 hp 1491 watts Speed...

Page 25: ...U Union Steel 8 401US SIDE 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 ...

Page 26: ...stallation 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 and Curtains Caster Wheels S...

Page 27: ...t 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 warra...

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