ENCORE S28XP S33XP S38XP Operator's Manual U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. 5,383,251; No. 6,557,207 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 .............................................................................................................................. 3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ................................................................................................................ 5 Procedures For Transporting .............................................................................................................................
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.
Page 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. WARNING: Any alterations or modifications of this machine could result in damage to the machine or injury to the operator or other bystanders. Alterations or modifications not authorized by the manufacturer voids any and all warranties and liabilities.
Introduction & Machine Specifications Introduction & Machine Specifications Clarke’s newly designed Encore 38XP, 33XP and 28XP automatic scrubbers are efficient and superior floor cleaning machines. The Encore 38XP uses two brushes or pads to scrub a path 38 inches wide. The Encore 33XP uses two brushes or pads to scrub a path 33 inches wide. The Encore 28XP uses two brushes or pads to scrub a path 28 inches wide.
PROCEDURES FOR TRANSPORTING How To Put The Machine In A Van Or Truck WARNING: The machine is heavy. Make sure you use two able persons to assist the machine in climbing the ramp. 1. Make sure the loading ramp is at least eight (8) feet long, 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 housings, & brushes or pad drivers before loading. 5. Turn key switch "ON". 6.
SYMBOLS USED ON ENCORE S38XP, S33XP, S28XP Warning Battery Meter Power Hour Meter On/Off Key Switch Increase Brush Pressure Traverse Speed Control Solution Contro Warning Label Brush Up/Down Clarke® Operator's Manual - Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP -7-
MACHINE CONTROL PANEL Key Switch (See Figure #1, Item "A") The key switch turns "ON" the power to the control panel. "0" is "OFF" and "1" is "on". Traverse Speed Switch (See Figure #1, Item "B") The speed control varies from low to high speed. To increase the speed, turn the knob to the right. To decrease the speed, turn the knob to the left. Brush Up/Down Switch (See Figure #1, Item "C") The brush switch has two positions: "Up" positions the brushes up; "Down" positions the brushes on the floor.
MACHINE CONTROLS & FEATURES Squeegee Lift Handle See Figure #5a, 5b, & 5c. The squeegee lift handle is located below the control handles on the right side. It is used to raise or lower the squeegee. The vac motor is turned on when the handle is lowered. (S38, S33 & S28 models only). Parking Brake (Optional)See Figure #6. The parking brake prevents movement of the machine. The brake is located on the left hand side of the transaxle motor.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION 38720B The 38, 33 and 28 Encore machines use six 6-volt or three 12-volt batteries. The batteries are located in the battery compartment under the recovery tank. 38720B 38722B How To Install The Batteries To Install the batteries, follow this procedure: 1. Turn key switch off. 2. Make sure both tanks are empty. 38722B 3. Disconnect the hoses from the recovery tank (upper tank) & unplug the vac motor. Remove the recovery tank. 38720B 38722B Figure #8a 4.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION 6. Join the connector from the battery pack to the connector on the control panel. See figure #9. 7. Install the tank, reconnecting hoses and replace the two screws attaching the solution tank to the rear of the frame. NOTE: Charge the batteries before using the machine. Battery Maintenance Figure #9 The electrical power to operate the machine comes from the storage batteries. Storage batteries need preventive maintenance.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION How To Charge The Batteries WARNING: Charging the batteries in an area without adequate ventilation could result in an explosion. To prevent an explosion, charge the batteries only in an area with good ventilation. WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate gases which could explode. Keep sparks and flames away from batteries.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION How To Install The Brushes Or Pad Drivers To install the brushes or pad drivers on the machine, follow this procedure: 1. Turn the key switch "ON". 2. Put the brush switch in the "UP" position. 3. Turn the key switch "OFF". 4. Go to the front of the machine. 5. Unlatch right and left brush housings and remove them. See figure #13. Figure #13 6. Put a brush or pad driver under the brush motor plate. See figure #14. 7.
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE How To Operate The Scrub Deck Brushes or pads are used along with a solution mix to agitate and scrub the floor. Many different types of brushes or pads are available (see accessory section) for different scrubbing applications. See your Clarke representative for proper brush or pad requirements. To operate the brushes or pads follow this procedure: A 1. Install the brushes or pads and replace the brush housings. See section on How To Install the Brushes Or Pad Drviers. 2.
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE (cont.) How to Fill The Solution Tank CAUTION: Make sure water or solution does not enter the opening for the vacuum motor ,See figure #19. The solution tank lid is at the front. To fill the solution tank follow this procedure: 1. Remove the solution tank lid. See figure #20 2. Fill the solution tank with water. 3. Add a cleaning chemical to the water. for the correct amount, follow the directions shown on the container.
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE (cont.) HOW TO CLEAN A FLOOR WARNING: Water solutions or cleaning materials used with this type of machine can leave wet areas on the floor surfaces. These areas can cause a dangerous condition for the operator or other persons. Always put CAUTION signs near the area you are cleaning. 3 To clean a floor, follow this procedure: 1. Put the water and a cleaning chemical in the clean solution tank. 2. Turn the key switch "ON". 4 3. Lower the squeegee. 4.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. WARNING: Always empty the solution tank and recovery tank before doing any maintenance. WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. These Maintenance Procedures Must Be Done Every Day Keep the machine clean, it will need fewer repairs and have longer life. Figure #24 Do These Procedures When You Begin Your Work Period 1. Turn off key switch. 2. Disconnect the plug on the charger from the connector on the back of the machine.
MAINTENANCE Do These Procedures When You End Your Work 1. Drain the solution tank (Figure #27a) and the recovery tank (Figure #27b). To drain the tanks , follow this procedure: 2. Drain the solution tank (Figure #27a) and the recovery tank (Figure #27b). To drain the tanks , follow this procedure: 25 a. Turn the key switch “OFF”. Figure #27a b. Remove the drain hose from the back of the machine. c. Put the end of the hose over a drain or bucket. d. Turn the valve handle to the left.
MAINTENANCE These Maintenance Procedures Must Be Done Every Week: WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Always empty the solution tank and the recovery tank before doing any maintenance. Keep all fasteners tight. WARNING: Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. Do not put tools or other metal objects across the battery terminals or the tops of the batteries.
MAINTENANCE 7. Check the squeegee and the scrub brushes or the pad drivers for damage. 8. Check the squeegee and the vacuum hose for dam age, leaks and obstructions. Maintenance For The Squeegee To remove the squeegee, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the squeegee assembly by loosening the two knobs that attach the squeegee to the machine. Pull the squeegee assembly off. See figure #30. Figure #30 2. Inspect the squeegee blade. 3.
MAINTENANCE Adjusting Squeegee Blades When properly installed the front blade should be approximately .06 above the rear blade. See figure #33. Adjusting Squeegee Support Wheels: .12 The support wheels should be set at .12 above the floor with the rear blade touching the floor. See figure #33. WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only . WARNING: Figure #33 Electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only.
Clarke® Encore 28/33/38 Accessories - 6/02 ACCESSORIES Description Power Wand System Kit ESP Recycle System Kit Soft Caster Asm. Clarke Care Kit Drive Wheel, Foam Filled Imperial Electric Parking Brake Kit Accessory Bag Poly Dur Protectant Machine No. 38 38 38 28, 33 28, 33 28, 33 28, 33 28, 33 28, 33 Part No.
Encore S28XP, S33XP, S38XP Section II Parts and Service Manual (70657A) U.S. Patent No. 6,105,192; No. 5,383,251; No.
HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE PROBLEM The machine does not remove all the water from the floor. The batteries do not give the normal running time. The cleaning is not even. CAUSE ACTION The squeegee is up Lower the squeegee. The vacuum tank is full. Drain the tank. The screen filter is dirty. Clean the screen filter. There is an obstruction or damage in the squeegee, squeegee hose or standpipe. Remove the obstruction or repair the damage. The vacuum motor is not running.
MAINTENANCE Adjusting Brush Head Position Switch: (See figure 34) 1.Turn "ON" the key switch. 2. Start with the brush head up/down switch in the "Up" position and the brush pressure knob set to minimum, fully counter clockwise. This should cause the brush head to be in the full "Up" position. 3. Install the proper brushes or pads and pad drivers for the machine. 4. Leave the brush pressure knob set to minimum, fully counter clockwise. Switch the brush head up/down switch to the "Down" position.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Swing Arm Assembly Drawing 5/04 31 30 2 1 2 7 30 6 3 27 8 32 4 30 16 29 28 9 10 6 15 16 30 11 23 25 24 12 13 18 14 26 17 5 33 19 6 20 22 Page -26- 21 Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Swing Arm Assembly Drawing 5/04 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 Clarke® Part No. 57275A 87623A 60452A 86004A 85730A 81104A 38021A 61679A 51613A 920110 60454A 920256 81105A 920296 962798 87624A 80015A 53423A 68016A 170915 64905A 980651 60678C 25201A 35192A 61267A 81217A 920208 980657 87625A 81303A 87026A 87031A Description Pulley Washer, Nylon 1¼x¼x1/8 Swing Arm, Front Screw, .25-20 x 1.50 Screw, .
Clarke® Encore S28XP and S33XP Squeegee Assembly Drawing 6/04 Drawing #10068A 1 6 2 19 3 4 4 5 18 20 7 17 8 9 10 11 12 13 21 14 16 15 Page -28- Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S28XP and S33XP Squeegee Assembly Parts List 6/04 Ref. # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Clarke® Part No.
Clarke® Encore S38XP Squeegee Assembly Drawing 6/02 Drawing # 16617A - S 1 2 5 7 8 4 6 3 9 26 24 13 25 8 4 10 17 18 11 19 16 14 13 15 12 20 21 22 23 * Apply antiseize to threads Page -30- Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S38XP Squeegee Assembly Parts List 6/02 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 Part No.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Traverse System Assembly Drawing 6/02 Drawing 19021A 17 24 25 18 26 27 8 16 23 7 10 6 9 15 7 5 23 19 4 28 14 19 3 3 20 29 1 30 2 11 22 21 30 32 13 31 13 12 Page -32- Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Traverse System Assembly Parts List 6/02 Drawing 19021A Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Part No. 66531A 836711 81104A 69877A 85811A 57275A 87623A 86004A 85703A 85700A 920110 899769 81105A 59116A Qty 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 6 1 2 2 12 1 17 18 19 20 21 85730A 59969A 59955A 32417B 81221A 980614 60230A 65963A Description Swing Arm Pin Hair Pin Nut, .25-20 ESNA Swing Bracket Screw, .312-18 x .75 Cable Pulley Washer, Nylon 1¼x¼IDx.120 Screw, .25-20 x 1.50 Screw, .375-16 x 1.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Brush Head Assembly Drawing 6/02 Drawing # 11453A, 11449A, 11452A 2 3 1 4 5 73 36 7 6 13 8 14 15 12 16 17 11 18 12 10 20 18 9 7 30 6 28 29 27 6 20 12 26 9 7 21 24 24 1 22 25 3 23 32 31 68 33 69 70 67 34 68 35 71 37 49 66 27 38 39 38 35 40 18 65 41 61 64 63 49 48 62 59 45 60 52 58 53 51 50 4 45 54 42 47 46 55 -34- 44 43 27 56 Page 72 57 Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Brush Head Assembly Parts List 8/04 Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Part No. 82501A 60230A 766780 962244 69883A 980608 920056 81105A 920110 60472A 47374A 962980 38708A 42401A 50208A 69188A 85602A 87007A 47422B 63032A 85838A 67705B 920278 980626 980673 81104A 51278A 38723A 53421A Description Pin Main Frame Hair Pin Screw, .375-16x.75 Switch Bracket Washer, #6 Nut, #6-32 ESNA Nut, .375-16 ESNA Nut, .
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Solution/Recovery System Assembly Drawing 2/04 1 66 29 2 28 5 3 6 7 4 76 32 8 26 9 10 11 12 7 25 24 20 27 13 21 24 23 29 22 18 68 21 45 69 33 46 28 32 76 15 34 31 77 30 78 73 74 75 79 47 49 37 35 16 17 32 36 48 51 50 52 38 39 53 40 81 41 82 24 42 43 44 54 28 55 67 57 56 44 64 60 Page -36- 62 61 44 44 63 71 72 65 60 58 59 Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP 70
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Solution/Recovery System Assembly Parts List 8/04 Ref # 1 2 3 4 Part No.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Brush Motor #45033A 12/03 13 7 12 12 13 2 1 Seam Location 3 14 16 Rotation 4 15 5 6 17 8 9 10 11 Page -38- Ref # Part No. Description 1 2 3 4 5 56478A 40312A 902654 902550 51840A 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 50520A 56480A 962546 50517A 448396 40826A 55657A 55656A 59805A 50515A 80501A 54238A Qty Stator Assembly (w/Magnets & Clips) Armature Asm.(w/B.E. & F.E. bearings) Bearings B.E. Bearing F.E.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Gear Box #54238A 6/02 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NI Clarke® Part No. 57846A 507641 52050A 56668A 51176A 58316A 902605 54883A 58144A Description Ring, Snap Seal, Oil, Small Cap End O'Ring Bearing, Large Shaft & Gear, Gearbox Bearing, Small Housing Seal, Oil Large Darina Grease Operator's Manual - Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4oz.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Vac Motor Assembly #45019A 6/02 13 18 2 1 14 4 3 6 15 5 16 7 8 14 9 15 19 14 10 11 17 12 Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page Part No. 51913A 54809A 53905A 85303A 40830A 51914A 50618A 53100A 902679 902648 -40- Description Clip (optional) Housing Fan Screw - 8-32 x 3/8 Carbon Brushes Clamp Bracket Disc Bearing - Ball Bearing - ball, radial Qty 2 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 Ref # 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Clarke® Part No.
Clarke® Part No. 53384A 53385A 80121A 80122A 3 Operator's Manual - Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP 2 4 17 5 6 Parking Brake Spare Parts Description Pad, Friction Hub, Shaft Key, 4 MM - Hub Set Screw, M3 - Hub 1 7 8 To replace coupler remove these two screws (Black) to seperate the motor from gearbox to allow access to coupler 9 Qty 1 1 1 1 10 Model RPM Volt AMP. Duty Date 4 11 4BC-2800 1200 Ins. Cl. 36 VDC Mount 15 Shaft Cont Ser. No.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP 36 Volt Battery Charger 6/02 WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only. PARTS LIST FOR BATTERY CHARGERS 40506A - 36 Volt D.C., 25A, 115 Volt A.C., 60 Hz 40505A - 36 Volt D.C., 25A, 230 Volt A.C., 50 Hz 40507A - 36 Volt D.C., 25A, 230 Volt A.C., 60 Hz 40514A - 36 Volt D.C., 36A, 115 Volt A.C., 60 Hz 40515A - 36 Volt D.C., 36A, 230 Volt A.C.
SEE PAGES 44 - 59 FOR COMPONENTS FOR MACHINES WITH A 41135C TRAVERSE CONTROLLER Clarke® Operator's Manual - Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP - 43 -
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Control Housing Assembly Drawing 12/03 Drawing# 13713A (for machines wtih a 41135C Traverse Controller) 1 2 1 3 4 6 5 4 12 9 10 50 43 14 8 7 44 11 45 13 46 47 48 49 15 18 31 19 35 17 42 38 21 32 33 16 17 29 28 30 36 20 26 25 24 23 22 22 34 37 27 40 41 39 Page -44- Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Control Housing Assembly Parts List 12/03 (for machines wtih a 41135C Traverse Controller) Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15A 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38* 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 Part No.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Rear Cover Assembly Drawing 6/02 (for machines wtih a 41135C Traverse Controller) 1 2 3 4 5 2 18 17 6 16 15 4 7 10 20 14 21 5 17 13 23 26 8 11 12 22 9 15 25 28 24 30 24 17 22 43 44 33 39 40 23 35 30 48 47 45 31 42 29 41 45 46 32 38 22 34 36 37 17 49 27 46 Page -46- Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Rear Cover Assembly Parts List 6/02 (for machines wtih a 41135C Traverse Controller) Ref # Part No.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Electrical Schematic 6/02 (for machines wtih a 41135C Traverse Controller) Page -48- Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Connection Diagram 6/02 (for machines wtih a 41135C Traverse Controller) Clarke® Operator's Manual - Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP - 49 -
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SEE PAGES 52 - 57 FOR COMPONENTS FOR MACHINES WITH A 40089A TRAVERSE CONTROLLER Clarke® Operator's Manual - Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP - 51 -
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Control Housing Assembly Drawing 12/03 Drawing# 13713A (for machines wtih a 40089A Traverse Controller) 1 2 1 3 4 6 5 4 12 9 10 11 49 8 7 44 43 45 13 46 47 48 14 15 18 31 19 35 17 42 38 21 32 33 16 17 29 28 30 36 20 26 25 24 23 22 22 34 37 27 40 41 39 Page -52- Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Control Housing Assembly Parts List 12/03 (for machines wtih a 40089A Traverse Controller) Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 15A 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38* 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 NI Part No.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Rear Cover Assembly Drawing 10/02 (for machines wtih a 40089A Traverse Controller) 1 2 3 4 5 2 18 17 6 16 15 4 7 10 14 17 13 20 21 5 23 26 8 11 12 22 9 15 53 25 24 28 30 24 52 51 50 43 17 22 44 32 31 29 42 41 45 33 39 40 47 46 45 23 35 30 48 38 22 34 36 37 17 49 27 46 Page -54- Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Rear Cover Assembly Parts List 10/02 (for machines wtih a 40089A Traverse Controller) Ref # Part No.
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Electrical Schematic 10/02 (for machines wtih a 40089A Traverse Controller) Page -56- Clarke® Operator's Manual -Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP
Clarke® Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP Connection Diagram 10/02 (for machines wtih a 40089A Traverse Controller) Clarke® Operator's Manual - Encore S28XP/S33XP/S38XP - 57 -
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Clarke® LIMITED U.S. WARRANTY This Clarke Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke's Maintenance and Operations instructions. The warranty period is subject to the conditions stated below.
