Pacific Proteus 210E Installation and operation manual
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Proteus 210E
Operating & Maintenance
Instructions
READ THIS MANUAL
This operator's manual has important
information for the use and safe operation
of this machine. Read this manual
carefully before starting the machine.
Keep this manual and tell all operators to
read this manual. If you do not follow the
instructions, you can cause an injury or
damage equipment. Carefully inspect all
components to ensure that there is no
concealed freight damage. If damage is
discovered, file a "CONCEALED
DAMAGE REPORT" immediately with the
delivering carrier. The content of this
manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of
publication. Pacific Steamex reserves the
right to make changes or improvements to
its machines without notice.
For new manuals write to:
Pacific
2259 S. Sheridan
Muskegon, MI 49442-6252
or download the most recent version of
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1) You must read the instruction manual carefully before using the machine.
2) Make sure all labels are fastened to the machine.
3) Do not use the machine near flammable materials and vapors.
4) Do not use acid solutions that could damage the machine.
5) Do not stop and leave the machine on ramp.
6) During any maintenance operation disconnect the electric power supply from the
machine.
7) Do not touch the rotating parts when the machine is in operation.
8) Do not operate the machine unless it is completely assembled.
9) Keep the electrical parts of the machine dry. Do not wash the machine with direct
water jets or high pressure. Store the machine in a dry location.
10) The machine must be grounded. If it should malfunction, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This machine is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug.
The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
11) Avoid damage to the machine’s electrical cord. Always lift the machine over the cord.
Do not run the machine over the cord.
12) Maintenance and repairs on this machine must be done by a qualified or authorized
person.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the machine if it
will not fit theoutlet; have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. The machine is
designed to use a nominal 120 Volt AC circuit, with a grounding lug.
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SYMBOLS USED ON THE AUTOMATIC SCRUBBER
Water Valve Indicator
Water Flow Rate Indicator
Brush Drive Motor Control Switch
Vacuum Motor Control Switch
Squeegee Lift Lever Indicator
Waste Fluid Drain Indicator
Maximum temperature of fluid added to Solution Tank is
50° Celsius (120° Fahrenheit)
Tie Down Location Indicator
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MACHINE PREPARATION
1) UNPACKING THE MACHINE
a) Take off the outer packaging.
b) The machine is fastened to
the pallet with wooden
wedges that block the wheels.
Remove wedge and tie down
straps.
c) Pull the machine off the pallet.
2) SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY
a) Assemble the squeegee as
shown in the figure to the
right. The squeegee lever
should be in its up position.
b) Insert the locking pin into the
squeegee stud bolt to secure
the squeegee in place.
c) Push the squeegee hose over
the squeegee vacuum port.
The hose should be located to
the right of the squeegee lift
cable.
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MACHINE PREPARATION
3) ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE HEIGHT
The height from floor to squeegee should be
adjusted based on blade wear. Rotate the
knobs counter-clockwise to lift squeegee and
clockwise to lower it.
NOTE: Rotate the right and left adjusting
knobs until the squeegee is positioned parallel
to the floor.
4) ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE INCLINATION
During operation the rear squeegee blade is
most efficient when bent backwards roughly
3/16ths of an inch along its entire length. To
increase the blade bending in the center of the
squeegee, tilt the squeegee body backward by
turning the adjuster screw counter-clockwise.
Conversely, turn the adjuster screw clockwise
to increase the bending at the outside edges
of squeegee blade.
5) INSTALLING THE SPLASH GUARD
The splash guard should be installed as
shown in the image to the right.
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MACHINE PREPARATION
6) BRUSH INSTALLATION
a) Lift the brush base by pressing on the
foot pedal.
b) Place the brushes under the base.
Align the brush lugs with the holes in
the brush plate. Insert the brushes
into the plate and turn each brush so
the lugs are pushed toward their
retaining springs, until locked. The
image at the lower right shows the
direction of rotation for installing the
right brush. The left brush is rotated
in the opposite direction.
7) SOLUTION WATER
Fill the solution tank with clean water at a
temperature of no more than 50°C
(120°F). Add the proper concentration of
liquid detergent by following the
manufacture’s instructions. Excess foam
in the recovery tank can damage the
vacuum motor. Use the minimum
amount of detergent that is necessary.
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MACHINE PREPARATION
8) HOSE CONNECTIONS
Open the lid and confirm the following
connections are secure:
a) The vacuum cover (2) is securely
attached, turn clockwise to tighten.
b) The vacuum hose (1) is attached.
c) The hose cuff on the vacuum hose (on
the back of the machine) is inserted.
9) POWER CORD OPERATION
The total length of cord is 65 feet. Pull the
cord to the length needed. It should lock to
length. If the cord does not automatically
lock, pull out the cord from 2.5 to 15 inches
and then release the cord. The cord will
now be locked. Plug the machine's power
cord into a properly grounded outlet.
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MACHINE OPERATION
1) Turn on the brush motor switch (1).
2) Turn on the vacuum motor switch (2).
3) Item (6) is the solution flow indicator. When
the indicator is illuminated, cleaning solution
is flowing. To stop the solution flow raise
lever (3) to the off position.
4) Adjust the flow rate of the cleaning solution
with lever (3). There should be enough
solution to wet the floor uniformly, but not so
much thatit gets past the splash guard.
Remember that the correct solution quantity
depends on the type of floor, the dirt level and
the scrubbing speed.
5) Release the foot pedal and lower the brush
base.
6) Lower the squeegee using lever (4).
7) The brushes turn by pulling on levers (5) until
they touch the handle grip. During the first
few yards of operation, check that the
quantity of the cleaning solution is sufficient to
wet the floor and that the squeegee dries the
floor surface.
8) OVERFILL PROTECTION
The machine is equipped with a float that stops
the vacuum air flow when the recovery tank is
full. When this occurs, empty the recovery tank
by removing the plug on the drain hose and
empty machine into an approved waste drain.
WARNING: Use gloves for protection from
contact with dangerous solution.
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DAILY MACHINE MAINTENANCE
After finishing work and before any type of
maintenance is done, it is necessary to do the
following:
1) Close the water valve with lever (1).
2) Raise the brush base with the foot pedal.
3) Lift the squeegee with lever (2). Note: The
squeegee blades can be damaged if the
squeegee is not raised during storage or
transport.
4) Turn off the brush switch (3).
5) Turn off the vacuum motor switch (4).
6) Disconnect the machine's power cord from the
electrical outlet.
7) Inspect the power cord and plug for nicks, cuts
and any other damage. Report any damage
to your service manger for repair.
8) Clean the power cord with rag. Make sure
there is no water or dirt on the power cord.
9) Pull out the power cord a small distance and
then release it. The power cord will retract
automatically.
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DAILY MACHINE MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK
10)Empty the recovery tank by removing the plug
from the drain hose.
WARNING: Use gloves for protection from
contact with dangerous solution.
11)Lift the cover of the recovery tank.
12)Take off the vacuum cap (1) by rotating it
counter clockwise.
13)Remove the filter and its housing.
14)Rinse the tank with clean water.
CLEANING THE VACUUM FILTER
15)Lift the cover.
16)Take off the vacuum cap by rotating it counter
clockwise.
17)Remove the filter and its housing.
18)Use water to clean the walls and the bottom
of the filter.
19)Remove the filter and its housing.
20)Wash all components thoroughly.
21)Reassemble repeating the above operations
in reverse.
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