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CAUTION
Do not operate this appliance
before reading the instructions
.
INSTRUCTION M ANUAL
Floor Cleaning M achine
Version 10/2009
DEAR
ROTOWASH
USER!
Your ROTOWASH is a valuable help in dealing with many
cleaning problems. Please read this manual through
carefully to enable you obtain the best results from your
ROTOWASH.
The following points must be observed before the ROTOWASH is used, also
during use or by service work:
The machine may only be used by persons who have been trained in its
use and who have been specially appointed as ROTOWASH Service Agents.
This machine is intended only for Dry Application and should not be used
or stored outdoors in wet conditions.
This appliance is suitable for commercial use for example in hotels,
schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and rental businesses.
This appliance is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust.
The specified voltage on the rating plate must match the voltage of the
power source.
The electrical connection must be made with a three contacts socket (with
earth ground).
It is not allowed to use this machine without earth ground.
All connections of mains supply cable must be protected at least against
water splashing.
The electrical plug must be disconnected from the main electricity supply
before cleaning and servicing the machine, before changing parts and
before changing over to another machine function.
Running over the mains cable can be dangerous.
Avoid damage to the mains supply cable by not running over it and by not
squashing ore pulling it etc.
The mains supply cable must be examined regularly for possible damage
or wear.
The machine must not be used if such damage is evident.
This substitute cable must be of an equivalent type (H05VV-F 3G1mm²) to
the cable fitted by the manufacturer or an original ROTOWASH spare part
must be fitted.
Use Only with the machine supplied, or in the parts list specified brushes.
The use of other brushes can compromise security.
When transporting the ROTOWASH in a lift ensure that the handle is placed
in such a position to avoid a possible jamming against the lift walls.
The water level on the floor must not exceed 3 mm. (approx. 2/16” ).
The use of cleaning fluids which foam excessively or contain Hydrochloride
based substances invalidates the guarantee.
Check before use, whether the brushes are suitable for the intended
application
This appliance is not intend for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge unless they have been given initial supervision to instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
KEEP THIS INSTRUCTION M ANUAL!!!
WHAT IT IS
This instruction manual is for following cleaning
machines:
X
is an indicator of the working width.
X = 20 stands for 200 mm working width
X = 30 stands for 300 mm working width
X = 45 stands for 440 mm working width
X = 60 stands for 600 mm working width
Y X Y
Y
indicator stands for:
Y
Handle:
Tank:
Spraying unit:
L /
Stick handle
without
no
T
Stick handle
3 litre
no
A
Loop handle
without
no
S
Loop handle
7 litre
no
B
Loop handle
7 litre
yes
e. g. 20T
e. g. 30B
ASSEMBLY
Installing the stick handle for
L, T
Place the handle (1) on the plastic
handle connector on the fork and
push connecting pin (2) through to
locate handle.
Installing the loop handle for
A, B, S
Place the loop handle on the
aluminium handle connectors and fit
spring loaded bolts to locate.
Lead the plastic tube from the tank
water valve on model S into the clean
water tray, on model B connect to the
pump (spraying unit) inlet.
Installing the bowdencontrol for L, T,
A, S
Lead the bowdencontrol under the
handle into the cleanwater tray and
screw together the water valve tube
and the plastic nut.
Be careful not to twist the
bowdencontrol and test the ease of
operation by pushing the red button at
the top end of the stick handle.
1
2
Fitting the cables
A, S
Fit the electrical plug from machine
into the correct socket.
Machine
motor socket
B
Fit the electrical plugs from machine
and pump into the correct sockets.
Spraying unit
pump socket
Machine
motor socket
Pump Motor
Fixing the main cable
Push the mains cable into the
purpose-made hooks on the
handle. This will avoid the cable
being run over by the revolving
brushes
Cable safety
Place for an extra protection the
main cable in the cable safety.
Push the mains cable into the
purpose-made hooks on the
handle. This will avoid the cable
being run over by the revolving
brushes
Mains
supply
Spraying
unit
Machine
WORKING WITH
ROTOWASH
Cleaning liquid
Use only cleaning liquids which are
recommended by a cleaning expert.
If in doubt consult your ROTOWASH
dealer.
Tray capacity:
20 1,0 Litre (2 pints)
30 1,5 Litre (3 pints)
45 2,2 Litre (4 pints)
60 3,0 Litre (6 pints)
Pour the cleaning liquid into the
cleanwater tray (L, A) or in the case
of T, S, B into the tank. Test the
correct function of the watervalve by
activating the bowden control.
Tank capacity:
Tank for stick handle: 3 litre
Tank for loop handle: 7 litre
Starting
With machines with loop handle
only, place the on/off switch in
“ on” position.
By rocking the handle to the right
and pulling back the motor is
started, further pulling back will
lower the machine on to the
brushes.
Scrubbing
in lifted-up position
Wastewater tray is raised above
drum as shown
Start
Setting brush pressure
The brush pressure can be adjusted
by turning the adjustment knob.
Position 1 is for hard floors, Position
2 is for carpets.
Position 1
Position 2
Manner of use
Move the machine in a forward
direction. By pushing the red
button near the handgrip of the
stick handle, or the pump
activating lever on the loop handle,
water is spread on to floor and
serves to clean the floor. When the
machine is moved backwards the
soiled water is collected in the
wastewater tray.
Model B is also suitable for
working in only one direction.
Machine moving forward:
Cleaning liquid should be sparingly
spread by activating the red
button/pump lever.
Machine moving backwards:
Soiled water is collected, if
necessary repeat operation.
WORKING WITH
ROTOWASH
Attention:
First remove mains plug
from socket
Emptying the soiled water
Lift out wastewater tray. When
refitting wastewater tray ensure that
springs are pressing on the tray.
Attention
Avoid touching the edge of the
stripperblade. It may cause injury.
Clean stripperblade regularly.
Stripperblade is removable and
should be renewed before it
becomes sharp and causes damage
to the drum through wear.
Changing brushes
Attention
:
First remove mains plug
from socket!
The brushes can be changed after
removing the brush axles.
Refit the brush axle from the cable
side of the machine
Thermorelay cut-out switch
Use the machine only with the
voltage supply stated on the type
plate. By overloading of the motor
the cut-out switch will interrupt the
mains supply. After approximately
30 seconds the cut-out button by
machine with stick handle and
on/off switch with thermo relay by
machines with loop handle can be
pushed in and the machine is again
ready for use.
On machines with a loop handle,
the On/Off switch is also the
Thermorelay, and can be reset
after 30 seconds by switching to
the “ On” position.
1
2
TRANSPORT, CLEANING AND CARE OF YOUR
ROTOWASH
Transport
If you need to transport the machine
without carrying it, push the handle
slightly forward and lift it (1). Then
pull the handle back. This will enable
you to push the ROTOWASH along
on its transport rollers.
For long transportation use the
optional ROTOCART. Ask your
dealer for information.
Cleaning
Switch off and unplug before
cleaning.
The machine should be thoroughly
cleaned after completion of work.
The wastewater tray should be
emptied and cleaned.
To prevent a clogging of valves
and filters the machine should be
emptied of all cleaning liquid.
The transport rollers and the underside of the machine should be wiped with
damp cloth. The brushes should be rinsed through with clean water.
Pump for B
Empty the tank. Fill it with clean
water. Switch on the pump until
you are sure that is has been
completely rinsed through with
clean water. Unscrew the spray jet
at the front of the pump now and
again and clean it. Look for the
correct spray angle when refitting.
1
2
1.
Stick handle
2.
Bowdencontrol
3.
Cable safety
4.
Cable holder
5.
Tank 3l
6.
Connecting pin
7.
Fork
8.
Clean water tray
9.
Adjustment knob
10.
Thermo relay
11.
Brushaxle
12.
Brushes
13.
Loop handle
14.
Pump activating lever
15.
Combined On/Off switch and
Thermo relay
16.
Socket „ Pump”
17.
Socket „ Motor”
18.
Tank 7l
19.
Spring loaded bolt
20.
Water valve
21.
Water tube with filter
22.
Spraying unit
23.
Spray jet
24.
Waste water tray
4
9
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11
3
2
8
7
6
5
12
10
21
18
14
13
20
15
16
19
17
22
23
24
TECHNICAL DATA
>> WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED <<
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FUNCTION & USE
Two counter-rotating brushes (1 and 2)
throw the soiled water on to the
revolving drum (3), from there it is fed
into the waste water tray (5) by means
of a stripper blade (4).
This machine is suitable for use with
NON-FOAMING detergents having a pH
value ranging from 6.5 to 9.5.
The floor cleaning machine from Rotowash is intended for wet and dry
cleaning of hard floors, structural floors and textile floors. Prerequisite for the
success is the right choose of the brushes.
APPLICATION GUIDE
ROTOWASH
used as:
Maintenance
cleaning
machine
Primary
cleaning
machine*
Polishing
machine
Carpet
shampooing
machine * *
Type of brush
Standard
Standard
Hard
Abrasive
Soft
Soft
Brush
pressure
Depending on the type of floor; contact Rotowash
Cleaning and
Care liquids
According to the recom mendation of the floor manufacturer
* Wastewater tray in lifted-up position
* * Can also be used for applying im pregnation, disinfection and antistatic agents.
>> WARNING – THIS APPLIANCE HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR THE USE
WITH BRUSHES SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. THE FITTING OF
OTHER BRUSHES MAY AFFECT ITS SAFETY <<
rotowash
ALWAYS USE ORIGINAL SPARE
PARTS AND ACCESSORIES –
OTHERWISE NO WARRANTY!
Rotowash Reinigungsm aschinenfabrik Gm bH
Karl-Fink-Park 1 , A-8435 Wagna / Austria
Tel.: +43 3452 / 76611 – 0
Fax: +43 3452 / 76611 – 22
E-M ail: office@rotowash.at
Website: www.rotowash.at