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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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7.9
FILLING AND DRAINING THE SOLUTION
TANK
(!) Always ensure that water filler cap
(Photo 29) and recovery tank drain plug are
firmly in place prior to filling machine
(
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) The temperature of the water or the
detergent should never exceed 50°C.
(
☞
) Always empty the recovery tank (Photo 1 - B)
before filling the solution tank (Photo 1 - D)
To fill the tank:
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Pour into the tank the required quantity of the
chemical product, considering the percentage
indicated by the supplier, with reference to the full
tank capacity listed on the product sheet.
(
!
) Use only those products suitable for the floor
surface and the dirt type to be removed.
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Slowly pour water in the filling opening placed
in the front of the machine (Photo 28 - A).
Leave 2 cm between the filling opening and the
liquid level. Do not fill beyond this point!
(!) The machine has been designed for the
use with non-foaming and biodegradable
detergents made specifically for scrubber-
driers. The use of other chemical products
(such as sodium hypochlorite, oxidizers,
solvents or hydrocarbons) may damage or
destroy the machine.
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Follow the safety regulations specified in the
relative section and indicated on the detergent
container.
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Contact the Vax to obtain a complete list of
available and suitable detergents.
(
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)
Always
use
non-foaming
and
biodegradable detergents
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Do not leave the water hose unattended and
insert it completely into the tank: the hose
might move and get sensitive parts of the
machine wet.
Close the tank with its foam plug.
A
Photo 28
A) Solution tank filling opening
To drain the tank:
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Unscrew the cap of the water filter placed in
lower part of the solution tank and wait until
the tank is completely empty (Photo 29 - A).
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Ensure the water filter cap is fully applied.
A) Water filter cap for the
drainage of the solution
tank
7.10
DRAINING THE RECOVERY TANK
The dirty water must be drained in
accordance with national regulations.
The user is completely responsible for
ensuring compliance with such rules.
After the detergent solution has been fully
used, always empty the recovery tank
(Photo 3O - A) before filling it again.
In general, the recovery tank can be emptied
when ever required, and even during breaks
in the cleaning cycle.
Solution tank is 11L and Recovery tank is
12L and to avoid situations of potential
danger for the suction motor it is necessary
to
empty the recovery tank (Photo 1 - B)
before filling the solution tank ( Photo 1 - D
); in any case, a safety float ( Photo 3 - B )
will stop the suction if the dirty liquid level is
too high
(
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) If water or foam starts leaking from under
the
tanks for any reason, immediately turn off
the suction motor and empty the recovery
tank.
To drain the tank:
(!) The recovery tank when full will be heavy
and unstable if lifted. Risk of injury to the
user and dirty water spillage.
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Machine should be taken to a suitable
area to drain the recovery tank.
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Pull out the recovery tank drain hose
and run to suitable draining point
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Pull out the recovery tank drain plug
(Photo 30) and allow dirty water to
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