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Vantage 17 Battery

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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to readthis book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarkemachine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to otherproperty could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.If your operator(s) cannot read this manual, have it explained fully before attempting to operate thismachine.All directions given in this book are as seen from the operators position at the rear of the machine.For new books write to: Clarke, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.

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TABLE OF CONTENTSOperators Manual 1OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3INTRODUCTION 6

HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL 6IDENTIFICATION DATA 6CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS 6UNPACKING 6

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS 7MACHINE TRANSPORT PROCEDURES 8SYMBOLS SHOWN ON THE MACHINE 9MACHINE DESCRIPTION 10

OUTER STRUCTURE 10INNER STRUCTURE 11

USE 13BATTERY CHECK/SETTING ON A NEW MACHINE 13(WET OR GEL) BATTERY SETTING, INSTALLATION AND CHARGING 14BEFORE MACHINE START-UP 15MACHINE START AND STOP 16MACHINE OPERATION (SCRUBBING/DRYING) 17MACHINE TRANSPORT/PARKING 17TANK EMPTYING 18AFTER USING THE MACHINE 18RECOVERY TANK REMOVAL 19STORED MACHINE 19

MAINTENANCE 20SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE 20SQUEEGEE CLEANING 21SQUEEGEE BLADE CHECK AND REPLACEMENT 21BRUSH CLEANING 22TANK AND VACUUM GRID WITH FLOAT CLEANING OF THE 22SOLUTION FILTER CLEANING 23MACHINE SPEED ADJUSTMENT 23BATTERY CHARGING 24FUSE CHECK/REPLACEMENT 25

Vantage 17 Battery ACCESSORIES/OPTIONS 26HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE 27Parts List 81

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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER! Indicates a dangerous situation (risk of death) for the User.

WARNING! Indicates the risk for people of being injured and for objects of being damaged.

CAUTION! Indicates a caution or a remark related to important of useful functions. Pay particular attentionto the paragraphs marked by this symbol.

DANGER! This machine must be used by properly trained and authorized personnel only. Children ordisabled people cannot use this machine.

DANGER! When using lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen gas.During battery charging, remove the recovery tank assembly and perform this operation inwell-ventilated areas and away from naked flames. Do not smoke near the machine while chargingthe batteries.

DANGER! When using lead (WET) batteries, keep sparks, flames and incandescent materials away from thebatteries. During normal operation, explosive gases are released.

DANGER! Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, inflammable and/or explosive powders,liquids or vapours.

DANGER! Disconnect the batteries before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.

DANGER! Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.

WARNING! Before connecting the battery charger to the electrical mains, be sure that frequency and voltageindicated in the related Manual correspond to the mains voltage.

WARNING! Do not charge batteries with damaged battery charger cable or plug. If the machine is not workingas it should, has been damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to the ServiceCenter.

WARNING! Do not pull or carry the machine by the battery charger cable; never use the battery charger cableas a handle. Do not close a door on the supply cable, or pull the supply cable around sharp edgesor corners. Do not run the machine on the battery charger cable.Keep the battery charger cable away from heated surfaces.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not leave the machine unattended when itis plugged in.

WARNING! To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain. Store the machine indoors.

WARNING! Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

WARNING! Use only as described in this Manual. Use only Clarke recommended accessories.

WARNING! Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewerly and loose clothing from being caught inthe machine moving parts or vacuuming parts of the machine.

WARNING! Do not leave the machine unattended without being sure that the machine cannot moveindependently.

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WARNING! Do not use the machine on slopes with a gradient exceeding the specifications.

WARNING! Do not allow any object to enter into the openings. Do not use the machine if the openings areclogged; always keep the openings free from dust, hair and any other foreign material whichcould reduce the air flow.

WARNING! While using this machine, take care not to cause damage to people.

WARNING! Do not use the machine in particularly dusty areas.

WARNING! Do not put any can containing fluids on the machine.

WARNING! The machine working temperature must be between +32F and +104F (0C and +40C).The storage temperature must be between +32F and +104F (0C and +40C).The humidity must be between 30% and 95%.

WARNING! Always protect the machine against the sun, rain and bad weather, both under operation andinactivity condition.

WARNING! Do not use the machine as a means of transport.

WARNING! Do not use the machine on slopes with an inclination higher than 2%.

WARNING! Do not allow the brush to operate while the machine is stationary to avoid damaging the floor.

WARNING! Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, particularly where there is a risk of falling objects.

WARNING! Do not tamper with the machine safety guards and follow the ordinary maintenance instructions.

WARNING! Do not remove or modify the plates affixed to the machine.

WARNING! In case of fire, use a powder fire extinguisher, not a water one.

WARNING! To ensure the proper and safe operation of the machine, have the scheduled maintenance andrepair, detailed in the relevant chapter of this Manual, performed by the authorized personnel oran authorized Service Center.

WARNING! If parts must be replaced, require GENUINE spare parts from a Dealer or Authorized Retailer.

WARNING! Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurised water jets, or with corrosive substances.

WARNING! The machine must be disposed of properly, because of the presence of toxic-harmful materials(batteries, electronic boards etc.), which are subject to standards that require disposal in specialcenters (see Scrapping chapter).

WARNING! If the machine is used according to the instructions, the vibrations do not cause dangeroussituations. The machine vibration level is under 98.42 in/s2 (2.5 m/s2).

WARNING! Pay attention during the machine transfers when temperature is below freezing point. The waterin the recovery tank or in the hoses could freeze and seriously damage the machine.

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WARNING! Use the brushes and the pads supplied with the machine and those specified in the OperatorsManual. Using other brushes or pads could reduce safety.

CAUTION! This machine contains lead acid batteries. The batteries must be disposed of in anenvironmentally acceptable manner.

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The model of the Clarke scrubber-dryer ensures a highly effective floor cleaning performance. The Vantage 17 Battery modeluses a single rotary brush to clean an area of 17.0 in (430 mm) in width. The rear squeegee performs the floor cleaning andthe vacuum system recovers the washing water in a single pass.

HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL

The Instructions for Operators Manual must be kept near the machine, inside an adequate case, away from liquids and othersubstances that can cause damage to it.

IDENTIFICATION DATA

The machine serial number and model are shown on the plate and can be read from the outside. (A, Fig. 2 - pag 10)The machine model year is written in the Declaration of Conformity and it is also indicated by the first two figures of the machineserial number.This information is useful when requiring machine spare parts. Use the following table to write down the machine identificationdata for any further reference.

CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS

Clarke constantly improves its products and reserves the right to make changes and improvements at its discretion withoutbeing obliged to apply such benefits to the machines previously sold.Any change and/or addition of accessories must be approved and performed by Clarke.

UNPACKING

To unpack the machine carefully follow the instructions on the packing. When the machine is delivered, check that the packing and the machine were not damaged during transportation. In case ofvisible damages, keep the packing and have it checked by the Carrier that delivered it. Call the Carrier immediately to fill in adamage claim.Please check that the following items have been supplied with the machine:1. Technical documents:

Scrubber-dryer operator's manual Electronic battery charger manual

2. 40A fuse3. battery panels

INTRODUCTION

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MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

Model Vantage 17 Battery

Working Voltage 24 V