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Form No. 70643A 7/04 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Printed in the U.S.A . READ THIS BOOK CAUTION: Read the Operator's Manual before using the appliance. This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO machine cou[...]
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Page -2- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical Table of Contents SECTION II - Parts and Service Manual How to Correct Problems in the Machine ......................................................................................... ............... 2 8 Encore L26 Cylindrical Final Assembly Drawing .........................[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -3- OPERA T OR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA D A N G E R : Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine. WARNI[...]
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Page -4- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical WARNING: Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel could result in damage or injury. Maintenance and repairs must be performed by authorized Clarke Technology personnel only. WARNING: Any alterations or modifications of this machine could result in damage to[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -5- SPECIFICATIONS: Model Encore L26 Cylindrical Machine Power Supply 24 Volt D.C., (4) 6V 250 AH Deep Cycle Batteries or (4) 6V 330 AH Deep Cycle Batteries Pad or Brush 26" Cylindrical 2 per machine Traverse 0.5 hp (0.4 kW) Transaxle Traverse Forward Speed Variable to 250 [...]
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Page -6- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical Procedures For Transporting How to Put the Machine Into a Van or Truck WARNING: This machine is heavy. Get assistance before attempting to transport or move it. Use two able persons to move the machine on a ramp or incline. Always move slowly. Do not turn the machine on a ram[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -7- 11. Fasten the machine to the vehicle. Clarke Technology recommends a strap over the top of the machine and a strap to keep the machine from rolling forward or backwards. If this is not done, there is a possibility of the machine toppling over. Four tie down points (2 along [...]
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Page -8- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical SYMBOLS USED ON ENCORE L26 CYLINDRICAL Solution Control Brush Up/Down Warning Power Traverse Speed Control Traverse Directions Forward (Traverse and Solution, and Brush Rotation) Traverse Directions Reverse (Traverse and Solution, and Brush Rotation)[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -9- SYMBOLS USED ON ENCORE L26 CYLINDRICAL Warning Label with parking brake Warning Label without parking brake[...]
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Page -10- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical Machine Control Panel Figure 3 Circuit Breakers (See Fig 3, Items "F", "G", "H", "I" & "J") The circuit breaker reset buttons are located on the rear cover. The breakers are located as follows: Item F - Actuator Head (5 a[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -11- Machine Controls and Features Squeegee Lift Handle, See Figures 4 and 5 The squeegee lift handle is located below the control handles in the center. It is used to raise or lower the squeegee. The vac motor is turned on when the handle is lowered to either the first or last [...]
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Page -12- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical Figure 8B How To Install The Batteries The Encore machines uses either two 12-volt batteries or four - 6 volt batteries. The batteries are located in the battery compartment under the recovery tank. To install the batteries, follow this procedure: 1. Turn machine off. Set br[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -13- Battery Maintenance The electrical power to operate the machine comes from the storage batteries. Storage batteries need preventative maintenance. WARNING: Working with batteries can be dangerous. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batterie[...]
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Page -14- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical How To Prepare the Machine For Operation Figure 12 Figure 13 How To Charge The Batteries WARNING: Charging the batteries in an area without adequate ventilation could result in an explosion. To prevent an explosion, charge the batteries only in an area with good ventilation.[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -15- 4. Disconnect the battery pack connector from the control housing connector. See figure 14A. 5. Connect the DC connector on the charger to the battery pack connector. See figure 14B. 6. Connect the charger to a properly grounded single phase (3-wire) wall receptacle having [...]
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Page -16- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled. Inspect the machine carefully before operation. How To Operate The Squeegee The squeegee wipes the [...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -17- Figure 21 Operating The Machine NOTE: Put the machine in the lowest traverse speed setting. Use the machine in an area that has no furniture or objects until you can do the following: 1. Move the machine in a straight direction, forward and backward. 2. Stop the machine saf[...]
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Page -18- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical WARNING: This machine is capable of maximum head pressure with worn brushes. With this feature, there is the possibility of exceeding the recommended brush pressure on new brushes. This will either create reoccurring circuit breaker tripping or the possibility of lost tracti[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -19- WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. WARNING: Always empty the solution tank and recovery tank before doing any maintenance. WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. These Maintenance Procedures Must Be Done Every Day Keep the machine clean,[...]
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Page -20- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical Do These Procedures When You End Your Work 1. Drain the solution tank (Figure 25) and the recovery tank (Figure 26). To drain the tanks , follow this procedure: a. Turn the key switch “OFF”. b. Remove the drain hose from the back of the machine. c. Put the end of the hos[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -21- 8 . Check the batteries and if necessary add distlled water after charging. The correct level is within 1/4 inch (1/2 cm) of the bottom of the tube in each cell. CAUTION : Tap water may contain contami- nants that will damage batteries. Batteries must be refilled with DISTI[...]
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Page -22- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical WARNING: Do not operate or perform maintenance on the machine while the recovery tank is in the intermediate position. The tank can be accidentally bumped and it may slam shut. 2. Disconnect the batteries. Use a cloth and a solution of ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to wipe [...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -23- Maintenance cont. How To Adjust The Squeegee The following adjustments are set at the factory, however they may require slight adjustment. Adjusting Squeegee Tilt: The tilt of the squeegee causes the rear blade to raise up in the center or on the ends, depending on which di[...]
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Page -24- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical 6. Locate the four mounting studs on the brush head bracket. See figure 37. The top two mounting nuts can be accessed through the top of the solution tank. The lower two can be accessed through the front. Loosen the four mounting nuts 2 to 3 turns counterclockwise. NOTE: Do [...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -25- Clarke Technology Encore L26 Cylindrical Accessories - 3/02 A CCESSORIES Description Part No. Power Wand System Kit 1 0 1 50 A Clarke Care Kit 1 46 07 A 39" Squeegee Assembly 1 00 68 A 32" Squeege Assembly 10 1 29 A Poly Dur Protectant 5 04 78 A Kit, Grease Gun 5 [...]
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Page -26- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical NOTE S[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -27- ENCORE L26 Cylindrical Section II Part s and Service Manual (70643A)[...]
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Page -28- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore L26 Cylindrical There is no solution flow . The solution flow does not stop. The machine does not remove all the water from the floor. The batteries do not give the normal running time. Fill the solution tank. Open the solution valve. Remove the obstruction from the hose or filter. Repair o[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Encore L26 Cylindrical Page -29- PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION The cleaning is not even. The scrub brush or pad is worn. There is damage to the brush assembly, caster or the solution valve. The brush motor is not running The solution level is low. The machine does not run. The machine loses power. Key or switch is [...]
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NOTE S[...]
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AL T O ® PRODUCT SUPPOR T BRANCHES PRODUCTION F ACILITIES AL T O Danmark A/S, Aalborg Blytaekkervej 2 DK-9000 Aalborg +45 72 18 21 00 AL T O Danmark A/S, Hadsund Industrikvarteret DK-9560 Hadsund +45 72 18 21 00 SALES SUBSIDIARIES AL T O Canada Ltd., Rexdale Ontario 24 Constellation Ct. (416) 675-5830 AL T O Ov erseas Inc., Sydney (A ustralia) 1B/[...]
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY LIMITED U.S. W ARRANTY This Clarke T echnology Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workman- ship under normal use and service for a period of three years from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke T echnology's Maintenance and Operations in[...]