SCRUB BRUSHES
NOTE: All original equipment brushes are equipped with “Perform Alert♥”. This feature will tell the operator when it is time to replace the scrub brushes. “Perform Alert♥” brushes have
There are five different types of brushes available to cover applications from cleaning heavily soiled floors to polishing. A pad driver is also available to take advantage of the many cleaning pads on the market and further add to the flexibility of the machine.
Please refer to the following to assist in selecting the proper brush or pad for the work at hand.
UNCOATED FLOORS
Aggressive Grit is a nylon fiber impregnated with silicone carbide grit. It grinds away stain, soil, and removes surface material.
Mild Grit is a less aggressive silicone carbide grit suitable for cleaning medium soil conditions. Advantages are faster ground speed than nylon bristles on light solid applications.
Nylon is a
MAINTENANCE
FINISHED FLOORS
Nylon Polish is the softest brush. It will gently clean finished tile or terrazzo floors without removing floor finish or floor material. Used for washing highly polished or burnished floors.
Nylon bristles are used in a variety of applications on coated or uncoated surfaces.
White Pads (Polishing) are used for dry polishing to achieve a
Red Pads (Buffing) are used for
Blue Pads (Scrubbing) are used for
Brown Pads (Stripping) are used for easy and complete removal of old floor waxes/finishes. They will quickly remove ground in dirt, black heel marks, and spills. When used with the proper stripper, this pad leaves the floor clean and ready for finishing.
The scrub brushes should be checked before each days work for wire, string, wear and damage. The scrub brushes should be replaced if brush bristles are missing or if yellow Perform Alert ♥ indicates minimum brush length.
SERVICE SCHEDULE
MAINTENANCE | DAILY | MONTHLY |
Check pad wear to prevent buildup of chemicals | * |
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Check pad driver system for damage | * |
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Check handles, switches, and knobs for damage | * |
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Store with pad off the floor | * |
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Check all bearings for noise |
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Check skirt/bumpers for damage and replace as necessary |
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Check overall performance of machine |
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86309580 FLOOR POLISHER 10/08/08 |