If you have purchased a floor scrubber dryer, to take care of your floors in a home or professional environment, it will be very useful to know some indications on their correct operation and periodic maintenance operations, which are essential to keep its efficiency at the maximum and to solve problems.
If you have purchased a floor scrubber dryer, to take care of your floors in a home or professional environment, it will be very useful to know some indications on their correct operation and periodic maintenance operations, which are essential to keep its efficiency at the maximum and to solve problems.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
As with any machine, before using a scrubber dryer, it is always a good idea to read the instruction manuals and comply with all safety regulations. Do not use, for example, the equipment under the influence of remedies, drugs or alcohol. These machines, moreover, are not intended for use by children or persons whose physical, sensory or mental abilities are reduced.
THE MAINTENANCE OF THE FLOOR SCRUBBER DRYER
Carrying on routine maintenance is the best investment in extending the life of a floor scrubber dryer. Let's see, then, when, how often and how the maintenance of a scrubber dryer has to be done.
DISCOVER HOW A FLOOR SCRUBBER DRYER WORKS
After each use, the dirty water and waste liquid recovery tank must be emptied. In addition, the batteries need to be recharged, so that the machine is always ready and at full power.
Instead, the following operations should be done every week:
- Disassembling and cleaning the detergent solution filter
- Checking the brush up and down movements
- Checking the squeegee up and down movements
The following operations, however, should be done every month:
- Brushes general cleaning
- Hose cleaning with an anti-scale liquid
- Checking the intake ducts and hoses for clogging and obstruction
- Checking and cleaning the pivoting wheels
- Checking the wear of the driving components
TROUBLESHOOTING OUR FLOOR SCRUBBER DRYER
Despite routine maintenance, problems can arise with the use of the floor scrubber dryer: some, due to carelessness or simple wear, can be solved with simple procedures to be carried out on our own, while others lead us to turn to authorized service centers.
If the floor scrubber dryer does not start, we may have simply inserted the key incorrectly. Or, the battery connector may be unplugged or poorly connected, so just connect the two connectors correctly. Just as simply, the batteries may be low: if so, recharge them until fully charged.
If the floor scrubber dryer does not move forward, however, we may have left the direction selection lever in the idle position: simply engage the gear. Or the slope of the floor may be too steep and will require a manual push up to a flatter level.
If the brushes on our floor scrubber dryer won't turn, we may just need to flip the motor switch. In case of overheating, on the other hand, the brush motor thermal protection may trip: check, therefore, the reason and press the reset circuit breaker. Even worse, however, could be if the drive belt breaks, possibly to be replaced; likewise, motor relays or the motor itself should be replaced if irreparably broken.
If little or no cleaning solution flows out, it could be due to an empty tank: fill the tank with solution, therefore, after emptying the recovery tank. Just as simply, the flow adjustment lever could be half-closed or fully closed, then adjust the solution flow rate as desired. In the worst case, the cleaning solution filter may be clogged and the duct must be cleared by removing excess dirt. Alternatively, the lid of the recovery tank or the cap of the discharge hose of the tank itself may not be closed properly: just close them correctly.
If the scrubber dryer does not suck in, the suction hose or squeegee duct may be clogged and the ducts should be cleared of any obstructions. If, on the other hand, we ascertain that the suction motor is not receiving power or is burnt out, the connections must be checked and the motor replaced, if necessary.
If our squeegee doesn't clean or dry well, the squeegee blades may be worn and, as a result, drag dirt in - just replace or clean them. Or, the squeegee adjustment will need to be corrected.
If the charger does not work, it may not be connected correctly to the mains outlet or to the battery. If the batteries do not charge or maintain their charge, they may be defective: check the battery manufacturer's user manual and, if the problem persists, replace the damaged batteries or charger.
Now you have all the information and guidance you need to use a floor scrubber dryer properly and perform the usual maintenance job, so as to extend its life and ensure high standards of cleanliness.
