Squeegee Blades, Adjusting Squeegee | Windsor SCEX326, SCEOX326

MAINTENANCE

2. SQUEEGEE BLADES

The front squeegee blade allows solution to pass through channels in the blade into the squeegee assembly while maintaining vacuum to provide lift. The front blade has four wear surfaces and can be rotated for extended life. The front blade should not require regular replacement under normal use.

The rear blade wipes the floor to a near dry condition. It is important the rear blade be in good condition to properly do its job. As with the front, each squeegee blade assembly has four wear surfaces for extended service.

Check both the front and rear squeegee blades for damage, wear, and adjustment each day in the pre- run check. Change the front blade if it is torn or has an uneven edge. Change the rear blade if it is less than 1/2 the original thickness.

ADJUSTING SQUEEGEE

Adjusting the squeegee is a two-part process. First, the squeegee assembly must have correct pitch in order for the squeegee blade to have the same deflection at each tip as well as the center. The knob on the squeegee linkage controls the pitch adjustment. The second adjustment is the deflection. Knobs on each end of the squeegee control this.

SQUEEGEE DEFLECTION

CORRECT

NOT ENOUGH

TOO MUCH

SIDE VIEW OF SQUEEGEE BLADE

TO REMOVE SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY

1.With the squeegee in the up position, turn key switch “OFF”.

2.Disconnect vacuum hose from squeegee and loosen both knobs.

3.Pull squeegee assembly rearward from the lifting carrier.

4.Inspect or repair as necessary and reinstall.

TO REPLACE OR ROTATE REAR SQUEEGEE BLADES

1.With the squeegee in the up position, turn key switch “OFF”.

FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, turn off machine and remove key.

2.Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine. Unlatch and remove blade retainer strap and remove squeegee blade.

3.Rotate the squeegee to new edge position or replace as required. Each blade has four new edge positions.

4.Install blade on locating pins of squeegee assembly.

5.Install squeegee retainer strap.

6.Fasten and lock latch, adjust latch only tight enough to take up slack in retaining strap.

TO REPLACE OR ROTATE FRONT SQUEEGEE BLADE

1.With the squeegee in the up position, turn key switch “OFF”.

2.Remove the squeegee from the machine. Loosen three thumbscrews and remove the retainer strap and squeegee blade.

3.Rotate the squeegee to new edge position or replace as required. Each blade has four new edge positions. When installing the front blade, tighten the center thumbscrew first. Insure that the retainer strap is pressed against the blade before tightening the outer screws.

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