i-mop Lite Auto scrubber for hard floor surfaces User manual i-team Professional b.v. Hoppenkuil 27b, 5626 DD Eindhoven, The Netherlands Telephone: +31402662400 Email: hello@i-teamglobal.com Internet: www.i-teamglobal.
Original user manual, written in the English Language Future Cleaning Technologies B.V. Hoppenkuil 27b, 5626 DD Eindhoven, The Netherlands Telephone: +31402662400 Model: I-GUM GAS VERSION Product code: K.1.IMOPLT.FCT.1100C Email: hello@i-teamglobal.com Internet: www.i-teamglobal.com Date: 09/04/2020 Version: v.1.
Preface Thank you for choosing the i-mop® Lite, the auto scrubber that cleans faster, cleaner, safer, greener, and is better for everyone. The i-mop Lite's compact design allows you to clean right to the edge and under obstacles, minimizing manual scrubbing. The battery operated i-mop Lite is equipped with two counter-rotating brushes that provide a deep scrub and a great cleaning result.
Reading guide The following symbols and terms are used throughout this manual to alert the reader to safety issues and important information: Symbol Term WARNING Explanation Indicates a hazardous situation which, if the safety instructions are not followed, can lead to injuries of the operator or bystanders and light and/or moderate damage to the product or the environment.
Content Preface .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 Purpose of the user manual .................................................................................................................................... 3 Target audience ......................................................................................................................................................
5.2.2 5.2.3 5.2.4 5.2.5 6 Attach the brushes .......................................................................................................................... 18 Attach the squeegee ....................................................................................................................... 19 Install cleaning solution tank ........................................................................................................... 19 Install recovery tank .................................
1 Introduction The i-mop® Lite is an easy and safe machine to use. This manual helps you to get started and explains the operation and maintenance procedure. You will be pleasantly surprised by the fast and effective use of the battery operated i-mop Lite. The batteries must be fully charged before use. Please refer to the user manual of the class I battery charger for correct procedure. This manual is intended for those who work with the i-mop Lite and/or perform daily maintenance.
1.2 Non-intended use of the product WARNING Non-intended use can have consequences for the safety of operators and bystanders and will void the warranty on the product. • • • • • • • • • • • • NEVER operate the i-mop® Lite near flammable dusts, liquids or vapors. NEVER operate the i-mop Lite when flammable or poisonous liquids like gasoline, oil, acids, or other volatile substances are on the floor. DO NOT fill the i-mop Lite with any flammable detergent. ONLY use the water-based cleaning solutions.
1.5 Specifications Figure 2 Product size: Product size in park position: Weight (including Battery): Li-on battery: Battery capacity: Operation time of batteries: Brush pressure: Brush speed: Solution tank capacity: Recovery tank capacity: Vibration: Noise level (1m): Theoretical performance: Practical performance: Castor wheels: Power cut off at park position: Angle power cut off: Timer: Fluid Shortage Warning: 120 x 43 x 38 cm 120 x 43 x 34 cm 12.5 kg DC (18V, 12.
1.6 Warranty The i-mop Lite should be used as intended and described in this manual. Using the i-mop Lite outside will void the warranty on the product. 1.7 Identification The ID tag, containing a serial number and production number, can be found on the bar behind the wastewater tank. 1. Serial number 2. Production day 3.
2 Description The compact i-mop® Lite consists of two main parts: • • The body that contains the motor, cleaning solution tank, recovery tank, handle with triggers and control panel. The scrub deck that contains the brushes and squeegee. The i-mop Lite can be folded into a park position; this is recommended for storage. The i-mop Lite consists of: Figure 4 Legend 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.
3 Safety Safety comes first. Therefore, please take your time to read and understand these safety instructions. Improper use can case cause harm or void the manufacturer’s warranty. 3.1 General safety instructions 3.1.1 Sweep before scrub Remove loose objects from the floor that can be propelled by the rotating brushes. 3.1.2 Brush condition Make sure to check the condition of the brush before use. Change the brush only when the machine is turned off in a park position. 3.1.
3.2 Risks during operation 3.2.1 Dress safely Do not wear a necktie, scarf, or any loose or dangling clothing or jewelry while operating this i-mop® Lite. These can tangle in rotating parts, causing serious injury or death. 3.2.2 Mark the job site WARNING During operation the cleaning solution can cause slippery patches on the floor. Therefore, it is advised to mark the job site to warn passersby. 3.2.3 Careful when parking Do not park the i-mop Lite on ramps or slopes.
4 Transport and storage 4.1 General CAUTION Always keep the body of the i-mop® Lite in an upright position when filling the cleaning solution tank or inserting the battery. Before storage or transport, drain the machine and remove the battery after each use. 4.2 Park position The park position is the upright vertical position for storage and maintenance tasks. Figure 5 1. Make sure the vacuum hose (Figure 5, pos 2) is pushed back into the machine so it cannot get squeezed. 2.
4.3 Transport outside Figure 6 When outside: 1. Put the i-mop® Lite in park position (see 4.2). 2. Carry the i-mop Lite with one hand while holding the handle (Figure 6, pos 1) with your other hand. CAUTION The transport wheels are not designed to roll over dirty surfaces, sand can cause the wheels to block. Lift the i-mop Lite going from one building to another.
4.4 Transport in a vehicle The preferred way to transport your i-mop® Lite is in an upright position and safely secured. 1. Make sure both tanks are empty. 2. Put the i-mop Lite in park position (see 4.2). 3. Remove the batteries. 4. Lift the i-mop Lite into the vehicle. 5. Secure the i-mop, using a tension belt or another appropriate restraint (Figure 7, pos 1). Figure 7 TIP: The i-stand wall mount accessory can be installed in the back of a truck.
5 Assembly and installation The i-mop® Lite does not require much assembly. Most importantly, you will have to attach the brushes and squeegee. 5.1 Unboxing The i-mop Lite body is packed in a single box. The battery and charger are delivered in a separate box and can be ordered separately. Figure 8 Legend 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1x i-mop Lite main body 1x suction filter 1x battery charger manual 1x battery charger 1x battery 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.
5.2 Assembly 5.2.1 Charge the battery Charge the battery according to the instructions in the battery charger manual. Make sure the battery is charged monthly. 5.2.2 Attach the brushes Figure 9 To attach the brushes: 1. Put the i-mop Lite in park position (see 4.2). 2. Hold the scrub deck firmly with one hand. 3. Align the left brush (Figure 9, pos 1) with the left motor disk (Figure 9, pos 2). Align the latches and cut-outs in the brush and motor disk. 4. Push the brush on the motor disk. 5.
5.2.3 Attach the squeegee Figure 10 To attach the squeegee: 1. Hold the scrub deck firmly with one hand. 2. Align the pins on the scrub deck (Figure 10, pos 2) with the holes on the squeegee (Figure 10, pos 1). 3. Push the left side of the squeegee in place. 4. Push the right side of the squeegee in place. 5.2.4 Install cleaning solution tank 1. Put the tank (Figure 11, pos 1) on the i-mop® Lite with the valve first. 2. Press the tank downward on the nipple (Figure 11, pos 3) to break the valve seal. 3.
5.2.5 Install recovery tank 1. Put the tank (Figure 12, pos 1) on the i-mop® Lite with the bottom first. 2. Position the tank on the nipples. 3. Push the tank in place, the magnet will lock the recovery tank in place.
6 Operation 6.1 Before you start Check the brushes and squeegee for wear and tear (see chapter 7 on maintenance). 6.1.1 Insert the battery Figure 13 1. Put the i-mop® Lite in park position (see 4.2). 2. Push the battery (Figure 13, pos 1) in the battery slot. A click signals the battery is locked in place by the retaining clip (Figure 13, pos 4). 3. During operation, you can check the amount of power left (Figure 13, pos 2) by pressing the power indicator (Figure 13, pos 3) on the battery.
6.1.2 Fill the cleaning solution tank 1. Remove the stopper. 2. Pour in a maximum of 0.79 gal/ 3 L of cleaning fluid. 3. Replace stopper and make sure it seals tight. 4. Put the i-mop® Lite in park position (see 4.2). 5. Put the tank on the i-mop Lite with the valve first (Figure 14, pos 1). 6. Press the tank downward to break the valve seal. 7. Push the tank in place, the magnet will lock the solution tank in place. 8. Clean your hands afterwards. Figure 14 6.2 Operation procedure 6.2.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Put the i-mop® Lite in park position (see 4.2). Hold the handle with one hand (Figure 15, pos 1). Don't forget to bring a wet floor marker. Walk slowly and pay extra attention if you pull the i-mop Lite over obstacles. To lift the i-mop Lite over obstacles, always use two hands. • Hold the handle with one hand. • Lift the scrub deck with the other hand. 6.2.2 At the job site 1. Mark the job site using a wet floor marker. 2.
Figure 17 5. Stand behind the i-mop® Lite. 6. Choose your cleaning mode via the buttons on the control panel (Figure 17, pos 1 to 4). You can select the options independently or combined. Mode Brush only Press Vacuum only Use cleaning solution Use Eco mode Brush and cleaning solution Brush and cleaning solution and vacuum Brush and Eco and vacuum 7. 8. 9. 10. Hold the handle with both hands. Squeeze the trigger on the handle (Figure 17, pos 5).
11. Steer by gently turning the handle left or right to move the scrub deck (Figure 17, pos 6). TIP: Learn to swivel Operating the i-mop® Lite is very intuitive and like steering a bicycle. The i-mop Lite is designed to move forward. To turn, stop walking and use your inside hand (the hand in the direction you want to go to) to turn the handle. The i-mop Lite can swivel 360 degrees making it possible to reverse direction. 12. Releasing the trigger (Figure 17, pos 5) will immediately stop the i-mop Lite.
6.2.3 ECO mode The ECO mode will use 40% less cleaning solution. 1. Turn on the ECO mode by pushing the ECO button (Figure 19, pos 1). 2. Turn off ECO mode by pushing the ECO mode again. Figure 19 6.2.4 Turn off the i-mop® Lite Releasing the trigger (Figure 20, pos 1) will automatically stop the i-mop Lite. Note that the vacuum motor will continue to run for approximately 3 more seconds. Figure 20 6.2.5 Emptying tanks Dispose water or cleaning solution from both tanks in an appropriate drain.
6.3 Cleaning and storage 6.3.1 Flush the system Be sure to flush the tanks out completely. To thoroughly flush out any solution in the lines and valves: 1. Refill solution tank with 0.5 to 1 liter of clean water. 2. Press the Brush and Cleaning solution and Vacuum buttons on the control panel. 3. Use the trigger to start the i-mop® Lite and allow it to flush the system. Figure 21 6.3.2 Cleaning the tanks 1. Dispose water or cleaning solution from both tanks in an appropriate drain. 2.
6.3.3 Clean the filter Figure 22 1. Put the i-mop® Lite in park position (see 4.2). 2. Remove the recovery tank. 3. Release the blue suction filter (Figure 22, pos 1) from beneath the rubber holder by tilting it slightly and pulling it out. 4. Clean the filter. 5. Place the filter back in the rubber holder. 6. Put the recovery tank back on the machine. 6.3.4 Remove the battery Figure 23 1. Put the i-mop Lite in park position (see 4.2). 2. Hold the i-mop Lite by the scrub deck to stabilize. 3.
6.3.5 Check the brushes and squeegee 1. Check to see if both brushes are clean and intact, see 7.1 on how to remove them. • Clean them under fresh water or replace them if necessary. • Replace brushes if the yellow wear indicator is the same height as other bristles. 2. Check to see if the squeegee is clean and intact. See 7.2 on how to remove it. • Clean it with fresh water and wipe it with a clean, damp cloth. • Replace the squeegee blades when necessary. 6.3.6 Store in an upright position 1.
7 Maintenance CAUTION Remove the battery before executing any cleaning or maintenance task. CAUTION Always keep the body of the i-mop Lite in an upright position when replacing brushes or squeegee. 7.1 Brush replacement Figure 25 The brushes are attached to the scrub deck via a bayonet fitting. 1. Put the i-mop Lite in park position (see 4.2). 2. Hold the scrub deck firmly with one hand. 3.
7.2 Squeegee replacement The squeegee blades come in pairs and wear out over time. When you notice the floor is no longer being dried properly, replace the squeegee blades. 7.2.1 Detach the squeegee 1. Put the i-mop® Lite in park position (see 4.2). 2. Hold the scrub deck firmly with one hand. 3. Pull on the left side of the squeegee (Figure 26, pos 1) to remove it. 4. Pull on the right side of the squeegee to remove it. 5. Remove the vacuum hose from the squeegee by twisting the hose. Figure 26 7.2.
7.2.3 Attach the squeegee Figure 27 To attach the squeegee: 1. Hold the scrub deck firmly with one hand. 2. Align the pins on the scrub deck (Figure 27, pos 2) with the holes on the squeegee (Figure 27, pos 1). 3. Push the left side of the squeegee in place. 4. Push the right side of the squeegee in place. 7.3 Replace vacuum hose 1. Detach the squeegee as described in 7.2.1. 2. Remove the solution tank and the recovery tank. You can see where the vacuum hose is connected at the i-mop® Lite handle. 3.
7.6 Accessories The i-mop® Lite can be equipped with different brushes and polishing pads. The use of these accessories is only allowed by experienced and trained operators as some polishing pads can be abrasive and can cause damage to the floor surface when applied incorrectly. For more information please contact our sales department, or the partner who provided the i-mop Lite.
8 Troubleshooting Problem No power Insufficient/no water flow Cause No battery Solution Insert battery Empty battery Charge battery Battery incorrectly placed Remove and reinstall battery Wrong program Check the operating mode on the control panel Check the ECO mode light on the control panel Fill the tank The tank valve must be clicked on the nipple to open the seal, replace the tank Ensure the solution tank has no dirt particles and the filter is clean Request for service Eco mode on Empty tank
9 Decommissioning and disposal ATTENTION It is the responsibility of the i-mop® Lite owner to dispose of the product responsibly. At the end-of-life the i-mop Lite still contains valuable resources and needs to be disposed of according to your local laws and regulations regarding recycling of electrical equipment. Before disposal please: 1. Drain the machine (see section 6.3). 2. Remove the battery for separate disposal (see section 6.3.4).
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