HOW THIS MACHINE WORKS
The Chariot® is a battery powered,
The machine's primary systems are the solution system, scrub system, recovery system, and operator control system.
The function of the solution system is to store cleaning solution and deliver it to the scrub system. The solution system consists of the solution tank, strainer, pump, valve and controls. The solution tank stores cleaning solution (water and detergent) until it is delivered to the scrub system. The strainer protects the pump from debris. The valve automatically prevents solution flow unless the scrub brushes are turned on and the machine is being propelled. The solution control switch controls the amount of cleaning solution delivered to the scrub system by controlling the amount of time the pump is on.
The function of the scrub system is to scrub the floor. The disk scrub system consists of two rotary type disk scrub brushes, motors, scrub deck skirt, lift actuator and controls. The brushes scrub the floor as the motors drive the brushes. The brush drive hubs allow the scrub brushes to follow irregularities and changes in the floor without loosing contact with the floor. The scrub deck skirts control the cleaning solution on the floor so that the squeegee can pick it up. The one touch/brush switch controls the motors and lift actuator to turn the motors on and lower the deck, or turn the motors off and raise the deck. The brush pressure switch controls the down pressure on the scrub deck.
The scrub plus system consists of two cylindrical type brushes, motors, scrub deck side squeegees, hopper, lift actuator, and controls. The cylindrical scrub head is designed to eliminate debris that may be caught in the squeegee while scrubbing. Water is applied to the first scrubbing brush turning in a clockwise rotation when viewed from the right side of machine. The first brush scrubs dirt and debris between the brushes. The second scrubbing brush, turning in a counter clockwise rotation, picks up debris and throws it into a removable hopper. Water is allowed to drain out the hopper into the squeegee path where it is recovered from the floor.
The scrub deck side squeegees control the cleaning solution on the floor so that the squeegee can pick it up. The brush pressure switch controls the motors and lift actuator to turn the motors on and lower the deck, or turn the motors off and raise the deck. The brush pressure switch also controls the down pressure on the scrub deck.
The function of the recovery system is to vacuum the soiled water back into the recovery tank. The recovery system consists of the squeegee, vacuum motor, float ball filter, recovery bag and controls. The squeegee wipes the dirty solution off the floor as the machine moves forward. The vacuum motor provides suction to draw the dirty solution off the floor and into the recovery bag. The float ball filter protects the vacuum fan from debris and foam. The recovery bag stores the dirty solution.
The function of the operator control system is to control the direction and speed of the machine. The directional control system consists of the direction control switch, throttle pedal, operator presence pedal, speed control switch, drive reset switch, emergency stop/brake switch, steering wheel, propel controller, and drive wheel. The directional control switch signals forward or reverse direction. The controller interprets signals from the throttle pedal to command the drive wheel to propel or slow the machine. The drive reset switch is to make sure the operator is on platform before machine will propel. The operator presence pedal is to make sure the operator keeps both feet safely on platform while driving. The steering wheel points the drive wheel in the direction desired by the operator. The parking brake automatically engages when the operator steps off the platform. The emergency stop/brake can be used to hold the machine on slopes.
86037660 CHARIOT 11/09/06 |
