WARNING: Improper discharge of waste water may damage the environment and be illegal. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has established certain regulations regarding discharge of waste water. Also, city and state regulations regarding this discharge my be in effect in your area. Understand and follow the regulations in your area. Be aware of the environment hazards of chemicals that you dispose. CAUTION: Use of this machine to move other objects or to climb on could result in injury or damage. Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. Do not ride on this machine. CAUTION: Your machine warranty will be voided if anything other than genuine Clarke Technology parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke Technology parts for replacement. CAUTION: Using an extension cord with this machine will result in a drop in voltage and loss of power. Use of an extension cord is not recommended. Page -4- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Introduction & Machine Specifications Introduction & Machine Specifications Introduction & Machine Specifications Clarke Technology’s newly designed Encore S20E automatic scrubber is an efficient and superior floor cleaning machine. The Encore uses one brush to scrub a path 20 inches wide. A squeegee wipes the floor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the floor - all in one pass. The Encore S20E automatic scrubber comes complete with either a scrub brush or a pad driver, and one operator’s manual. SPECIFICATIONS: Model Encore S20E - 00900A Encore S20E 00910A Model w/Brake - 00800E w/Brake - 00910E Motor, Vac 1 HP two stage tangential discharge Power Supply 75' cord Solution Tank 14 gallons Recovery Tank 14 gallons Parabolic Squeegee 32" (81cm) hard width w/34" (86cm) flex blade width Motor, Brush .75 hp PM Brush 20 inch Brush Speed 250 rpm Brush Pressure Floating Speed, Forward brush assist. Drive Wheels 8" x 2" Neoprene thread Length 52." Width (over brush housing) 22." Height 43." Sound Level (DBA) 78 Cleaning Swath 20 inch Weight (Dry) 338 lbs. 153 kg Shipping Weight . 350 lbs. 187 kg Shipping Dimensions 28" x 65.5" x 46.5" CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page -5 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 ramp. Do not stop and leave the machine on a ramp or incline. The loading ramp must be a minimum of 32" wide. WARNING: Machines can topple over if guided over the edges of stairs or loading docks and cause injury or damage. Stop and leave this machine only on a level surface. When you stop the machine, put all switches into their "OFF" position. 1. Make sure the loading ramp is at least eight (8) feet long and a minimum of 32" wide, and strong enough to support the machine. 2. Make sure the ramp is clean and dry. 3. Put the ramp in position. 4. Remove squeegee assembly, brush housing and brush or pad driver before loading. 5. Align the machine on a level surface five (5) feet in front of the ramp. 6. Push the machine backwards to the top of the ramp. 7. 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. Page -6- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Procedures For Transpoting (cont.) How to Remove the Machine From a Van or Truck 1. Make sure there are no obstructions in the area. 2. Make sure the unloading ramp is at least eight (8) feet long and a minimum of 32" wide, and strong enough to support the machine. 3. Make sure the ramp is clean and dry. 4. Put the ramp in position. 5. Unfasten the machine. WARNING: The machine is heavy. Make sure you use two able persons to assist in moving the machine down the ramp. 6. Get two people to pull machine off ramp. It is recommended that the machine be unloaded in the forward position. 7. As the machine begins to travel down the ramp, use two people to maintain a slow downward speed. 8. Replace squeegee assembly, brush housing, and brush or pad driver after machine is unloaded and ready to use. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Encore S20E Page -7 Machine Control Panel Main Switch (See Figure 1, Item "A") The main switch turns "ON" the power to the control panel. "O" is "OFF" and "I" is "ON". Hour Meter (Optional) The hour meter indicates the number of hours the machine has operated. It runs only when the brush motor is on. Circuit Breakers (See Figure 1, Items "B" and "C") The circuit breakers reset button are located on the rear cover. Item B - Brush Motor (10 amp - 115V) (5 amp - 230V) Item C - Control Breaker (2.5 A) If a circuit breaker trips, determine which motor is not operating and turn the main switch "OFF". Wait five minutes and pus...