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Maintenance
Squeegee Blades
The front squeegee blade allows solution to pass
through channels in the blade into the squeegee
assembly while maintaining vacuum to provide lift. The
front blade has four wear surfaces and can be rotated
for extended life. The front blade should not require
regular replacement under normal use. The squeegee
is self adjusting.
The rear blade wipes the floor to a near dry condition. It
is important the rear blade be in good condition to
properly do its job. As with the front, each squeegee
blade assembly has four wear surfaces for extended
service.
Check both the front and rear squeegee blades for
damage and wear each day in the pre-run check.
Change the front blade if it is torn or has an uneven
edge. Change the rear blade if it is less than half the
original thickness.
To Remove Squeegee Assembly
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine;
stop on level surface, turn off machine and remove
key.
1. With the squeegee in the up position, turn key
switch "OFF".
2. Disconnect vacuum hose from squeegee and
loosen retainer knob on left side of squeegee lifting
carrier.
3. Pull squeegee assembly from the lifting carrier.
4. Inspect or repair as necessary and reinstall.
To Replace or Rotate Squeegee Blades -
Disk
1. With the squeegee in the up position, turn key
switch "OFF".
2. Remove the squeegee assembly from the
machine.
3. Unscrew each of the four knobs until they are
nearly removed from the squeegee assembly.
Grasp the squeegee assembly and push on the
knobs to remove the blade retention plate.
Remove the knobs and pull the retention plate out.
4. Remove blades from squeegee housing. Rotate
the squeegee blade to a new edge position or
replace as required. Each blade has four new edge
positions.
5. Install the blades in the squeegee housing by
hooking blades on retention features.
6. Install blade retention plate in squeegee housing
and assemble knobs.
To Replace or Rotate Squeegee Blades -
Cylindrical
1. With the squeegee in the up position, turn key
switch "OFF".
2. Remove endcap from squeegee assembly.
3. Pull blades out of Squeegee.
4. Rotate or Replace squeegee blades and isert into
squeegee assembly.
5. Replace endcap on squeegee assembly.
86367610 Chariot CS26
