FIORENTINI 142TP-GB, Operating And Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...ING O FIORENTINI S p A INDUSTRIAL CLEANING MACHINES SCRUBBER MACHINE Mod I42 60 TPB GB OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ... up 21 4 6 2 Choosing the right detergent 21 4 6 3 Pedal and lever controlled functions 21 4 6 4 Squeegee adjustment 22 4 6 5 Water draining 23 4 6 6 Brushes replacement 24 4 6 7 Squeegee replacement 25 4 6 8 LPG bottle replacement 26 Congratulations on your choice Thank you for having chosen to purchase a product by FIORENTINI S p A a world leading manufacturer and distributor of industrial clean...

Page 3: ...5 2 3 Charge limits 28 5 2 4 Standby or inactive batteries 28 5 2 5 Maintenance LPG Gasoline engine 28 5 3 Suction motor maintenance 29 5 4 Wiring system checks 29 5 5 Summary table of the recommended checks 30 5 6 Maintenance log 31 6 TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE 6 1 Technical assistance contact information 32 6 2 Claim report 32 ...

Page 4: ...ARRANTY The machine has been designed and built for trouble free use over several years However if any malfunctioning is observed during the warranty period FIORENTINI S p A undertakes to repair or replace free of charge any parts showing breaks or early wear due to faulty materials working defects or incorrect assembly The manufacturer warranty will not cover any parts whose early breaking or wea...

Page 5: ...onnel s travelling and accommodation expenses and meals PRODUCT RETURNS In case of parts to be returned for replacement or repairs under the warranty a written authorisation must be obtained in advance from FIORENTINI s Technical Assistance Department All defective parts must be carefully repacked in order to avoid damages during transport Products must be returned on a free on board basis complet...

Page 6: ...GENERAL INFORMATION I42 I60 TP GB Rev 000 27 11 2017 6 34 ...

Page 7: ...nit designed to clean surfaces with water and detergent When the machine moves forwards the squeegee or back brush in contact with the floor takes up any water by suction for its subsequent delivery to the recovery tank When the ignition key is turned the machine is powered on and prepares to scrub and dry the floor The machine travelling direction can be chosen via the special lever selector The ...

Page 8: ... driving seat In consideration of recent EU concerns regarding product safety FIORENTINI designed and built this machine in compliance with the safety and health requirements provided by applicable Directives The high quality of the materials used the applied advanced technology and FIORENTINI s long standing experience are a guarantee of the performance and reliability of this machine Each machin...

Page 9: ...GB I60 TP GB Power supply Kubota motor mod DF752 Drive system 160cc idraulic motors on the two rear axles Scrubbing width 1250 mm 1500 mm Squeegee width 1400 mm 1650 mm No of brushes 3x Ø380mm 3x Ø460mm Brush pressure 0 120 kg 0 120 Kg Hourly output 15000 m2 h 18000 m2 h Solution tank 260 l Recovery tank 260 l Water lift 166 mbar Forward speed 0 12 Km h ENGINE MOTOR SPECIFICATIONS Drive motor 2x16...

Page 10: ...not be used as a means of transport for people or other vehicles altering or tampering with safety devices charging batteries at not sufficiently ventilated locations failure to comply with applicable safety standards currently in force fitting equipment devices likely to interfere with machine operation introducing changes or alterations not authorised by FIORENTINI using acid solutions likely to...

Page 11: ...o tamper with remove or deactivate safety and warning devices while the machine is in operation The efficiency of safety and warning devices should be regularly checked see point 5 1 Seat emergency control This machine is equipped with an emergency microswitch located under the driver s seat to prevent machine operation unless an operator is sitting in the driver s seat Float timer The machine is ...

Page 12: ... position Float The recovery tank is equipped with a float which prevents suction in case of overfilling in this case to restart the machine the tank must be emptied first see the WATER DRAINING section Solenoid valve The machine is equipped with a solenoid valve to let scrubbing water through only after the brushes have been powered on so as to prevent accidental leaking Float timer The machine i...

Page 13: ...on starts flashing After reaching the minimum charge level the battery icon starts flashing After 300 hours of operation the spanner icon lights up to remind the user that a service is due Servicing and icon resetting must be carried out by Ing O Fiorentini S p A authorised personnel Optional The bottom LED bar shows the solution tank filling level ...

Page 14: ... prevention systems and procedures have been provided for machine operators DANGER OF CRUSHING Crushing risks are possible during scrubbing brushes replacement during battery charging should the battery cover suddenly snap shut in the central battery housing compartment During side brush replacement the operator must ensure that the ignition key is not in its slot in the control panel to prevent u...

Page 15: ...n to remove safety guards from around moving parts What to do During installation maintenance before removing guards always ensure that the starter key is not in its slot in the control panel Keep all body parts out of the machine during work What is it Symbol warning of explosion risks during battery charging due to the released hydrogen What to do During battery charging ensure that the machine ...

Page 16: ...0 TP GB Rev 000 27 11 2017 16 34 The machine areas implying residual risks are pictured here below If any signs become damaged the purchaser must replace them with identical signage It is strictly forbidden to remove or tamper with these signs ...

Page 17: ...the package is centrally positioned on the lifting equipment The anchoring and or harnessing points are arranged so as to ensure that during lifting the machine is always steady and well balanced Type of packaging Handling equipment Paperboard or plywood box on a pallet Fork lift truck None Fork lift truck or truck crane with a two strap balance harness The harness straps used must be suitable for...

Page 18: ...AND MONITORING DEVICES 4 5 1 DASHBOARD A number of controls are provided on the control panel buttons switches levers indicators warning lights to start stop and monitor machine functions during cleaning operations Each is associated with a pictogram to identify the controlled function The control panel layout is shown here below to help you identify each control position 1 Battery charger indicat...

Page 19: ... 8 Brush plate Hydraulic Jack ON OFF Switch 9 ON OFF main Switch 10 LPG Gasoline Switch 11 Fuel Level Indicator 12 Oil Pressure Switch Indicator 13 Starting Battery Indicator 14 Engine Water temperature Indicator 15 Starter Knob 1 Accelerator lever 2 Solution water lever 1 2 ...

Page 20: ...the brush plate will be lifted and the brush rotation will stop Adjust the solution flow rate via the special lever After scrubbing completion before drying completion turn the water tap off When the brush motors stop the solenoid valve is operated to cut off the solution flow In this way it will not be possible to accidentally allow all the solution to leak out to the floor If a floor is very dir...

Page 21: ...suction motor if these products cannot be procured try adding 50cc of common wine vinegar to the recovery tank before starting the cleaning cycle Make sure that the detergent used is suitable for the surface to clean Fiorentini S p A will not accept any responsibility for damages caused by too aggressive detergents 4 6 3 LEVER FUNCTIONS Forward movement lever By pressing the pedal you will control...

Page 22: ...itate pipe suction but very sensitive to parallelism with the ground To adjust the squeegee Remove the key from the control panel to prevent unwanted machine starts Adjust the squeegee angle by turning the four screws shown in the figure The right pressure is achieved when the edge of the blade touches the floor with a 45 60 angle to the floor To adjust the height of the blades turn the knobs on t...

Page 23: ...e To drain water from the tank position the machine over a sewer hole disconnect the hose from its fixings on the tank and drain after removing the plug at the end of the hose The recovery tank is also provided with a screw type plug with a large diameter ring nut at its lower end Through it all the sludge and solid matter that may have settled at the bottom of the tank can be removed The solution...

Page 24: ...ontrol panel to prevent unwanted machine starts Remove the brush guard from the plate by unscrewing the fixing knobs Remove the brush by pulling out the bronze knob on the brush coupling Place a new brush below the coupling and push it upwards until the spring stop will spring into position to retain the brush After replacing all three brushes replace the brush guard ...

Page 25: ...dges become worn the blade edges must be sharp to ensure perfect drying To replace the squeegee proceed as follows Remove the squeegee from the machine and place it on a bench Remove the knobs from the front and rear of the squeegee unit remove the strips and remove the worn blades Insert the new blades and proceed by reversing the order of the operations ...

Page 26: ...ual LPG from piping see below During maintenance operations and LPG bottle replacement make sure to be in a safe place far from flames and spark Remove quick coupling from LPG bottle Unhook belts fastening the LPG bottle Remove empty LPG Bottle and replace with new one Fasten LPG bottle security belts Connect LPG feeding pipe to the bottle slowly open the valve and check for leackages before start...

Page 27: ... not use pressurised water jets Check the cleanness of the suction pipes and squeegee Weekly Checks Check the condition of the squeegee rubber suction blades Check the battery water level Every 2 weeks Check the clean water tank filter Monthly Check and adjust the braking system Every 3 months Check battery cable tightening Check and top up if necessary the hydraulic service brake oil The oil tank...

Page 28: ...ended temperature is 45 C If the electrolyte temperature is more than 10 12 C higher than the environment temperature the batteries could overcharge 5 2 4 STANDBY OR INACTIVE BATTERIES Inactive batteries will lose their charge spontaneously self discharge If a battery inactivity period is expected carry out the following operations Charge the batteries once a month by selecting a charge end curren...

Page 29: ...ic system plug detail 2 Release the motor casing fixings detail 3 to be able to separate the motors from their support plate Replace the motor brushes by unscrewing the brush holder and removing the faston connector 5 4 WIRING SYSTEM CHECKS The machine wiring system should be inspected and examined every 2 years It is very important to immediately correct any defects e g disconnected wires or burn...

Page 30: ...hnician Complete overhauling 5 years FIORENTINI technician MAINTENANCE Recovery tank cleaning Daily operator Suction motor filter Daily operator Clean water tank filter Monthly operator Suction pipe lines cleaning Weekly operator Squeegee cleaning Weekly operator State of blades inspection Weekly operator Battery fluid level inspection Weekly operator Battery cable fixing 6 months Skilled technici...

Page 31: ...MAINTENANCE I42 I60 TPB GB Rev 000 27 11 2017 31 34 5 6 MAINTENANCE LOG DATE MAINTENANCE OPERATOR TYPE OF SERVICE NOTES SIGNATURE ...

Page 32: ...4 357184 378827 PRODUCTION FACTORY 50030 PIANCALDOLI FI Fax 39 055 817144 Loc Rombola Tel 39 055 8173610 Most technical problems can be sorted with minor services Before contacting our Technical Assistance Dept we therefore advise to carefully read this manual If specialist service is required please clearly specify the type and circumstances of the observed defect to help us find the best solutio...

Page 33: ... Worked hours Machine work environment Fault Description Code of the faulty component Component name Fault type Short fault description Faulty Mechanical component Faulty operation Wiring system failure Motor Engine failure Missing component Excessively noisy operation Water leak Other Customer remarks Please write below your comments and suggestions regarding the products and services supplied by...

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