Operator's Manual Vision 17E 115V READ THIS BOOK This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
Table of Contents Operator Safety Instructions ................................................................................... Introduction & Machine Specifications .................................................................... Grounding Instructions 115V ................................................................................... Procedures for Transporting Machine ..................................................................... Machine Controls & Features ............................
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine. WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury to you or to other personnel; property damage could occur as well. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
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. WARNING: Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel could result in damage or injury. Maintenance and repairs must be performed by authorized Clarke personnel only.
Introduction & Machine Specifications The Vision 17 automatic scrubber increases labor efficiency while providing superior cleaning. This unit dispenses the solution, scrubs the floor and then recovers the soiled solution all in one pass. The Vision 17E can be adapted to clean any hard floor surface with a variety of floor cleaning accessories including a variety of bassine, steel, polypropylene, and nylon scrub brushes, pads and pad drivers. See the list of optional accessories on page 16 of this manual.
120 VOLT, 50/60 CYCLE MACHINES GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product 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.
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. Use two able persons to move the machine or 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. To load the machine into a van or truck follow this procedure: 1. Remove the squeegee and the brush (see "How to Prepare Machine for Operation"). 2.
MACHINE CONTROLS and FEATURES Brush Switch. See Figure 2. Brush Vacuum Solution The brush switch is to the left of the vacuum switch on the control panel. To start the brush motor, press the top of the switch. To stop the brush motor, press the bottom of the switch. Figure #2 Vacuum Switch. See Figure 3. The vacuum switch is to the left of the solution control knob. To start the vacuum motor, press the top of the switch. To stop the vacuum motor, press the bottom of the switch. Solution Control Knob.
MACHINE CONTROLS and FEATURES (cont'd) Brush Control Pedal. See Figure 5. The brush control pedal is at the back of the machine in the lower right corner. Use your foot to operate the pedal. To lower the brush, push the pedal down and to the left, releasing it from the locked position. To raise the brush, push the pedal down and to the right engaging the lock. Figure #5 Brush Tilt Control. The brush tilt control is on the left side by the motor.
MACHINE CONTROLS and FEATURES (cont'd) a Machine Control Handle. See Figure 8. The machine control handle (a) is located on the back side of the machine. The handle is adjustable for operator comfort and ease. The handle adjustment knobs are located at the base (b) of the handle. b Figure #8 Machine Lift Handle. See Figure 9. The machine lift handle is located on the front of the machine. Use this handle to lift the machine when changing the brush.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION How to Install the Squeegee Connection TUBE The proper method for assembling the squeegee connection is as follows:: NUT GASKET 1. Unscrew the nut completely. ELBOW 2. Slide the nut and gasket onto the tube. (Figure 1a) 3. Slide the elbow onto the tube and make sure the gasket is secured into the elbow. (Figure 2a) Figure 1a 4. As you hold the elbow tight onto the tube, tighten the nut over the gasket and the elbow.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION (cont'd) 6. To install the brush or pad driver, align the lugs on the locking plate of the pad driver or brush with the adapter plate. 7. Turn the brush or pad driver clockwise to lock it into position. 8. To remove a brush or pad driver, turn the pad driver or brush to the left and remove. 9. Lift up the machine with the lift handle and return the support leg to its normal position.
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE Filling the Solution Tank To fill the solution tank, follow this procedure: 1. Lift the solution tank lid out of the opening. Allow the lid to hang to the front of the machine. See figure # 14. 2. With a hose or bucket fill the solution tank with clean water to within one inch of the bottom of the opening. Figure #14 3. Add a cleaning chemical to the water. For the correct amount, follow the manufacturer's directions shown on the chemical container. 4.
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE (cont'd) 8. To turn the machine, push the rear of the machine to the side opposite the direction you want to turn. It is NOT RECOMMENDED that you move the machine backward during a cleaning operation. 9. When you make more passes across the floor, let the brush clean approximately 2 inches of the area already cleaned by the last pass. NOTE: During most cleaning procedures, apply and remove the solution in one operation.
MAINTENANCE DANGER: Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel could result in damage or injury. Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized Clarke personnel only. DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled. Inspect the machine carefully before operation. Keep all fasteners tight.
MAINTENANCE (cont'd) 6. Make sure the bumper skirt is in position. The bumper skirt prevents solution from flowing from under the frame. 7. Make sure the brush is in position. 8. Make sure the vacuum hose is installed and on the squeegee. See Figure #19. 9. Connect the power cord to the electrical outlet. Figure #18 Procedures to be Performed at the End of Work 1. Disconnect form power. 2. Drain and flush the tanks. To drain the recovery and solution tanks, follow this procedure: 1.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V Machine Variables 6/02 Electric - 115V Variable Code 00371A 00372A Breakdown: 00370A 51436B Vision 17E Std. Base Machine 115V Brush, Polypropylene 00370A 53126B Vision 17E Std. Base Machine 115V Pad Driver Breakdown: Accessories: Part No.
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Vision 17E 115V Section II Parts and Service Manual (78452B)
HOW TOO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE PROBLEM There isn't any solution flow. The solution flow does not stop. The machine does not remove any water from the floor. The machine does not remove all the water from the floor. ACTION CAUSE The solution tank is empty. Fill the solution tank. The solution knob is turned too far to the left. There is an obstruction in the hose or filter. Turn the solution knob to the right. Remove the obstruction from hose or filter.
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision17 E 115V Model #00370A 115V Machine Assembly 2/01 2 3 4 50 1 25 21 26 18 27 24 28 23 38 51 22 5 8 39 31 24 44 53 54 45 18 41 35 46 34 43 33 34 40 32 19 29 6 20 41 48 36 42 10 10 10 31 18 11 8 7 9 49 17 37 18 16 12 13 15 14 47 Page -22- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Vision 17E 115V
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17 E 115V Models #00370A 115V Machine Assembly Parts List 2/01 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 NI NI NI NI NI NI Part No.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V ASM, Non Traverse Drawing & Parts List 11/98 Form #10505A 4 3 1 2 5 6 1 3 4 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 Part No.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V Brush Lift Drawing & Parts List 11/98 Form #16608A 2 5 4 5 3 3 4 2 1 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 Part No.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V ASM, Main Frame Drawing 2/01 Form #16923A 7 39 38 23 7 3 4 5 6 2 1 37 34 12 11 10 25 30 15 14 35 29 20 15 15 33 28 31 18 27 26 13 17 15 36 21 24 32 19 5 22 Page -26- 9 15 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Vision 17E 115V
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V ASM, Main Frame Parts List 2/01 Form #16923A Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 Part No.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V Brush Motor Assembly Drawing and Parts List 2/01 Form #17115A 1 2 3 17 4 5 6 16 15 7 9 10 14 8 11 12 13 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Part No. 47710A 44713A 80501A 81104A 980662 67865A 63600A 84242A 20308A Page -28- Description Terminal, Brush Motor Gear Mtr. 200 RPM 115V Key (with #4) Nut ¼ - 20 Nylock Washer Spacer Tilt handle Guide RH Screw ¼ - 20 X 5/8 Adapter Motor Qty 2 1 1 2 1 1 2 1 Ref 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Part No.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E - 115V Panel Assembly Drawing & Parts List 11/98 Form #17644A 1 1 2 12 10 11 4 10 9 8 7 13 3 6 5 5 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 NI NI Part No.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V Squeegee Assembly Drawing & Parts List 4/96 Form #18809A 2 4 1 3 8 7 6 1 5 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Part No. 66921B 30902A 27703A 30903A 85398A 838201 839702 962841 Description Retainer, Squeegee Blade, Squeegee Rear Squeegee, Casting Blade, Squeegee Front Screw ¼ - 20 X ½ Spacer, Wheel Guide Wheel, Brush Guide Screw, 5/16 - 18 x 1¼ Blades Available: 30918A Blade, Sq., Front Nitrile/EPDM 30919A Blade, Sq.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V Solution Tank Assembly Drawing & Parts List 2/01 Form #19169A 25 26 1 15 3 38 22 28 29 14 30 10 40 39 31 5 11 32 33 10 24 4 36 27 10 16 23 17 2 34 12 13 19 20 21 35 6 7 8 37 18 9 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Part No. 692409 85519A 832322 878535 60317A 53614A 849401 53618A 35138A 962798 49067A 30416A 752020 832002 839401 38964B 962943 722021 833401 Description Chain Cover Screw ¼ - 20 X 3/8 Cover, Sol. Tank Strainer, Sol.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V Recovery Tank Assembly Drawing & Parts List 2/01 Form #19170A 1 2 5 4 6 7 20 18 8 19 9 10 17 16 11 4 11 13 12 14 15 Ref 1 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Part No. 58012A 59320A 837304 962798 692409 832322 34256A 56459A 81110A 920797 Page -32- Description Strainer, Rec. Tank Tube, Stand, Recovery O'Ring Seal Screw, 10-24 x ½ Chain, Cover Cover, Solution Tank Gasket, Rec.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V 115V Vacuum Motor Drawing & Parts List 11/93 #44906A 2 1 3 4 13 5 6 20 7 9 8 14 15 16 10 21 11 17 12 18 19 Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Part No.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17 115V ASM, Gear Box #54238A Drawing & Parts List 11/93 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NI Page -34- Part No.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17E 115V Brush Motor 44713A Parts List 8/97 13 7 12 12 1 13 2 SEAM LOCATION 3 14 16 4 15 5 17 6 8 9 10 11 Item 1 2 3 4 5 Part No. 56477A 50141A 902654 902550 51839A 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 50520A 56480A 962546 50518A 448396 50516A 55654A 55655A 59805A 50515A 80501A 54238A Description Stator Frame Assembly (w/Magnets & Clips) Armature Assembly (w. B.E. & F.E. Bearings) Bearings B.E. Bearing F.E.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17 E 115V Model #00370A - 115V Electrical Schematic 2/01 Page -36- CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual -Vision 17E 115V
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17 E 115V Model #00370A - 115V Connection Diagram 2/01 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual - Vision 17E 115V Page -37-
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Vision 17BT Parking Brake Kit 10773A 6/98 2 1 3 11 10 4 5 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Part # 66536A 87027A 17519A 87036A 85397A 67422A 87613A 67133A 10735A 608340 Ref. Description Pin, Brake Washer Brake,Pad Weldment Washer, #10 S.S. Screw, 10-24 x3/8 S.S. Shaft, Brake Washer, Nylon Rod, Brake Pedal, Brake Spring, Brake Machine Frame Qty. 2 2 1 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 ref. The brake control prevents the movement of the machine.
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY U.S. LIMITED WARRANTY This Clarke Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke's Maintenance and Operations instructions.
