SC4000 – Use and Maintenance
ATTENTION! Do not use the machine before you have read and understood the User Manual.
Use and Maintenance Steps
Check the battery charge (and if necessary re-charge).
Visual: Battery charge indicator on the machine display.
E-stop icon appears on display when E-stop switch is engaged. Twist E-stop switch until it pops out to enable machine function.
Visual: E-stop button on the machine and its indicator on the display.
Fill the tank with clean water. The clean water temperature must not exceed 54 °C (130°F).
Visual: Filling the clean water tank.
Recovery tank seal cover must be correctly installed and in good condition to maintain good suction performance at the squeegee.
Visual: Recovery tank seal cover.
Check the squeegee blades are not damaged and install the squeegee by turning the yellow knobs. Check the height of the squeegee by adjusting the castor wheels and the angle knob.
Visual: Squeegee installation and adjustment.
Install the brushes by removing the side blades. The side blades are removed by unscrewing the fasteners.
Visual: Removing side blades to access brush installation.
Manually install disc brushes or pad drivers. The brush comes in from the left.
Visual: Installing disc brushes or pad drivers.
Lift the brush and rotate to the left to lock into position. If click-on option is available, align brush directly below motor using alignment system and push brush install button. (Disc version only).
Visual: Locking the brush into position.
Remove side skirts and place it on top of the black pins while double scrubbing.
Visual: Removing side skirts for double scrubbing.
Press One-Touch button to engage brush deck and squeegee.
Visual: The One-Touch button on the control panel.
Adjust water flow and detergent.
Visual: Controls for adjusting water flow and detergent.
Empty the debris tray and clean/wash the recovery tank inside. The recovery lid should be left open to dry.
Visual: Debris tray and recovery tank.
Empty the recovery tank with the squeezable hose.
Visual: Squeegee hose for emptying the recovery tank.
Slide out, check, empty and clean the debris hopper (cylindrical version).
Visual: Debris hopper.
Turn the brushes counter clockwise and remove the brushes or pad holders. Rinse the brushes or pads in warm water and hang up to dry.
Visual: Removing brushes and pad holders.
Untighten the yellow knobs, take the squeegee off and remove debris. Check and clean the squeegee blades.
Visual: Removing and cleaning squeegee blades.
Clean the filter:
- Close the solution valve under the machine.
- Remove the transparent cover and the gasket, then remove and clean the solution water filter.
- Reassemble the filter.
Visual: Steps for cleaning the solution water filter.
Clean the machine using a damp cloth and where needed use a neutral cleaning product.
Visual: Cleaning the machine exterior.
Charge the machine after usage/when needed.
Visual: Charging port and cable for the machine.
If the machine has been used until the Red light illuminates on the battery level indicator on the machine, a full recharge of the batteries (10-12 hours) will be required. Failure to carry out this procedure may cause damage to the batteries. Charging the batteries after every use is recommended.
PLEASE ENSURE RED SOCKET IS LEFT DISCONNECTED AFTER RECHARGE IF THE MACHINE IS NOT TO BE USED ON A DAILY BASIS.
Troubleshooting
ATTENTION! Do not use the machine before you have read and understood the User Manual.
The machine doesn't work as it should?
1. Check battery charge gauge.
Visual: Battery charge gauge on the display.
2. E-stop icon appears on display when E-stop switch is engaged. Twist E-stop switch until it pops out to enable machine function.
Visual: E-stop button and display indicator.
3. Check battery cables are well connected together.
Visual: Battery cable connections.
4. Check if the right smart key is used.
Visual: Smart key insertion slot.
The suction doesn't work as it should?
1. Check if the suction hose is correctly installed and cleaned.
Visual: Suction hose connection and condition.
2. Check if squeegee blades are damaged or dirty.
Visual: Squeegee blades.
3. Close the recovery tank cover properly and/or verify the gasket wear to maintain good suction performance at the squeegee.
Visual: Recovery tank cover and gasket.
The machine doesn't clean as it should?
1. Check if you have the right water settings.
Visual: Water settings on the control panel.
2. Verify solution is flowing to the deck. If not, verify solution tank is not empty and solution valve is open.
Visual: Solution flow indicators and valve.
3. Check if the solution filter is cleaned.
Visual: Solution filter location.
The brushes don't work as they should?
1. Remove side skirt assembly and verify brush installation and condition.
Visual: Side skirt removal and brush inspection.
2. Press "I" scroll down to faults and press ">" button to view faults.
Visual: Control panel buttons for navigating faults.
3. Turn brushes counter clockwise and check if there are external materials change avoiding to impeding or prohibiting.
Visual: Turning brushes to check for obstructions.
4. Check if the hopper is full. (cylindrical version only).
Visual: Debris hopper fill indicator.
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