Causes of the 6 Most Common Auto Floor Scrubber Problems & How to Solve

By:丹·卡尔onOctober 31st, 2019

Causes of the 6 Most Common Auto Floor Scrubber Problems & How to Solve

When working properly, auto floor scrubbers effectively scrub and dry floors in one pass, reducing labor and other costs. But, like any janitorial cleaning equipment they can experience issues that will cause them to break or stop working.

Broken equipment is frustrating, and can be time consuming as well as costly to fix. Sometimes the most common auto scrubber problems can be easily fixed by you, so you can avoid having to bring the machine in for professional repair. Understanding the cause of a problem and how to fix it will shorten repair times and help keep your costs to a minimum.

In this article and video, we will go over some of the causes of the most common auto floor scrubber problems and how to solve them.

Click on the issue you are experiencing below to see the most common causes of that problem and how to resolve it:

Poor Water Pick Up
Poor Scrubbing Results
Brush Deck Will Not Scrub
Not Releasing Water
不会打开
Poor Run Time

1. Problem: Poor Water Pick Up

Auto floor scrubbers are designed to leave less water behind than the traditional mop and bucket, helping to create a cleaner and safer environment.

If your floor machine isn't working properly and is leaving too much water behind, it is no longer effectively doing its job. Your automatic floor scrubber may be leaving water behind for a few reasons.

Possible Cause: Damaged or Worn Squeegee Blades

Autoscrubber Squeegee Squeegee blades are responsible for gathering solution into the vacuum hose. Blades can become damaged by uneven flooring or chemicals. They may also become worn from repeated use.

Damaged or worn blades will cause the scrubber to leave streaks or patches of water where the blade isn’t level with the floor.

The Fix:检查挤压刀片是否损坏或磨损。如果有明显的损坏，则将挤压刀片翻转过来，或更换刀片。

Sometimes the blade will not be damaged, but it can have shifted from use. Adjust the squeegee blade to be level and then test the machine’s water recovery.

如果更换挤压刀片后未回收水，则可能是真空系统或恢复罐。

可能的原因：恢复箱已满

If the solution recovery tank is full, the machine will not be able to retain any more dirty solution.

The Fix:清空恢复箱。

Pro Tip:在某些机器上，将有一个浮标来指示油箱是否已满。浮子应该能够自由移动。

Test the water pickup after emptying the tank.

If the floor scrubber is still leaving water and solution behind, try unclogging the vacuum hose or emptying the debris tray.

Possible Cause: Vacuum System

自动地板洗涤器具有真空恢复系统，可将脏水和清洁剂从地板上吸带。

Most machines will require the operator to turn on the vacuum system.

The Fix:Make sure that the vacuum system has been switched on and the hose is clear of any debris. If the system is not on, turn the switch to on. For build-up in the hose, detach the hose and empty the debris.

如果真空系统打开并且没有碎屑，请检查以确保所有连接都紧密且密封。所有盖子和软管必须紧紧固定，以使真空系统正确操作。松散的连接将无法使机器拾起所有液体。

You should also inspect the vacuum hose for any small holes, kinks, or cracks. Cracks or holes will decrease the amount of suction in the hose and will not allow the scrubber to properly remove liquid from the floor. The vacuum hose will need to be replaced if there is damage.

Contact an equipment sales representative authorized repair technician if there are any cracks or holes in the vacuum hose.

Warning:Floor scrubbers that come with a warranty may require that machine maintenance and service only be performed by certified technicians or the warranty will be voided. Check the manufacturer’s warranty before performing any service or maintenance.

可能的原因：完整的碎屑托盘

Almost all automatic floor scrubbers will have a collection tray to pick up large debris such as rocks, bottles caps, and other garbage that the machine ran over.

Pro Tip:Debris trays are more common on cylindrical auto scrubbers then disc scrubbers.

碎屑托盘 The Fix:Empty the debris tray. If your machine does not have a debris tray, your scrubber may be clogged. Contact an authorized repair technician to identify and remove the blockage.

如果这些故障排除技巧都无法增加您的自动库班的脏水和解决方案，请联系授权的维修中心以帮助识别和解决其他可能的原因。

2. Problem: Poor Scrubbing Results

Possible Cause: Pad or Brush

Auto floor scrubbers use brushes or pads to scrub floors clean. Poor scrubbing results can be caused by the wrong pad or a damaged pad.

There are several different types of brushes and pads. The right one for your facility will depend on the floor finish and desired results. Floor Pads

Pro Tip:If you are dealing with harder floors like concrete, you will likely need to use harder, more aggressive floor pads.

Floor pads and brushes have a limited life expectancy. Before completing floor procedures, the pad should be inspected for any damage or excessive wear.

The Fix:Some floor types will require an aggressive pad while others will need a softer pad. Check with an authorized technician to ensure you are using the appropriate floor pad for your floor and floor finish.

Replace the floor pad or brush if it is damaged or excessively worn. If you are using the correct brush or pad, and it is not damaged, poor scrubbing results may be caused by the wrong pad pressure settings or improper chemical usage.

可能的原因：错误的垫压力设置

Some automatic floor scrubbers have different pad/brush pressure settings.

Different pad/brush pressures are important for dealing with different floor types and for performing aggressive restorative procedures.

The Fix:If you are not getting the desired results from your scrubber, check the pad pressure settings.

对于经历刮擦地板或洗涤后损失损失的设施，您的自动地板洗涤器可能会使用过多的压力和错误的垫子/刷子的组合。降低垫压力设置。

For facilities that do not feel their auto floor scrubber is adequately removing dirt and stains, you may need to increase the brush pressure settings.

如果您使用正确的压力设置，则可能必须调整化学稀释和分配。

Possible Cause: Improper Chemical Usage

If your floors aren’t reaching the desired outcome, you may be using the wrong cleaning chemical with your floor pad or brush. Cleaning chemicals emulsify soil and allow the scrubber to easily squeegee the floor, removing dirt and water.

Selecting the right floor cleaner for your floor type and cleaning procedure is critical to achieving the desired results.

The Fix:Confirm that the chemical you are using is compatible with your floor type. Concrete floors will require an alkaline floor cleaner. Waxed surfaces will require a neutral floor cleaner. If you are not sure you are using the appropriate floor cleaning supplies, contact your sales specialist.

If none of these troubleshooting tips were able to improve the results from your autoscrubber, contact an authorized repair center for help identifying and resolving other possible causes.

3. Problem: Brush Deck Will Not Scrub

可能的原因：低电池或死亡

低电量当设备感知其电池低时，电池操作的地板洗涤器将限制使用某些功能。当机器没有足够的电池电池时，它将限制它的一项功能是降低刷子甲板以执行擦洗程序的能力。

The Fix:Check the battery. If the battery is low or dead, charge the battery. If the battery is adequately charged, the brush deck may be jammed or damaged.

Consult an authorized service technician for help.

4.问题：不释放水

Possible Cause: No Water In Tank

Water Tank Level To scrub floors, automatic floor scrubbers release water to help remove dirt. If your floor scrubber is not releasing water you will likely not be able to effectively perform scrubbing procedures.

The Fix:一个简单的修复可能是您的机器永远不会充满水，或者没有足够的水。将水箱填充到填充线。测试以查看洗涤塔是否会释放水。

If it is still not releasing any water, there is probably a clogged hose or valve. Check the water tank valves and hoses for any blockages.

可能的原因：堵塞的解决方案罐过滤器

解决方案过滤器通常被遗忘和永远get cleaned, allowing them to get easily clogged. A clogged filter will not allow any water to be released.

The Fix:卸下并检查过滤器是否有阻塞。如果过滤器很脏，请卸下任何堆积物并重新连接到地板洗涤器。一旦没有碎屑，机器就应该开始再次分配水。

If none of these troubleshooting tips were able to solve why your floor scrubber isn’t releasing water, contact an authorized repair center for help identifying and resolving other possible causes.

5.问题：不会打开

Possible Cause: Not Plugged In or Dead Battery

直立的地板洗涤器通常是绳索电动的，而高于24英寸的较大的洗涤器则由电池供电。您的地板洗涤器无法打开的一个常见原因是，它要么没有插入，要么电池已经死亡。

The Fix:对于绳索机器，请检查以确保插头没有从插座上掉下来，并且插座并不是故障。如果设备被插入，请测试有故障的插座。将另一个设备插入同一插座，以查看是否获得任何电源。如果设备没有获得任何电源，则插座可能是错误的。尝试重置墙壁出口的断路器。

Battery Disconnected 如果设备获得电源，则问题不在墙壁出口。电源线可能有损坏或松动的电线，可能需要更换。联系服务技术人员以对您的绳索洗涤器进行故障排除。

For a battery-powered auto floor scrubber, test the batteries to make sure they are charged. If the batteries are charged, the problem should be reviewed by an authorized service technician.

If none of these troubleshooting tips were able to help identify why your floor scrubber won’t turn on, contact an authorized repair center for help identifying and resolving other possible causes.

6.问题：运行时间不佳

Specific to battery operated floor scrubbers, you can experience shorter than normal run time. When your floor scrubber isn't operating for the optimal length of time it is reducing worker productivity and costing you more money.

可能的原因：电池没有充电

For maximum run time and machine performance, you should begin every floor scrubbing procedure with fully charged batteries. Operating the machine when the batteries are low will likely cause the machine to stop some features, like the scrub deck, or will cause the machine to stop running.

The Fix:Charge the batteries. If the batteries are charged and your machine is still not operating for the recommended length of time, there may be a loose connection. Check the wires on the battery before contacting certified technician.

Pro Tip:You should always charge machine batteries to 100% before using it. Do not opportunity charge, or charge the battery whenever you get the chance. Using the battery before reaching a full charge, will shorten the life of the battery, causing you to have to invest in new batteries more frequently.

Possible Cause: Pad Pressure Is Too High

自动地板洗涤器配备了不同的垫子压力，可帮助机器在不同的地板类型上处理不同的工作。硬地板或不均匀的地板可能需要增加重量（压力）。这种增加的压力会导致机器所需的功率增加。产生压力所需的额外功率将缩短地板洗涤器的运行时间。

The Fix:降低不需要额外压力的地板上的垫子或刷压力。

For floors that do require the added pressure, expect to experience reduced battery life.

可能的原因：旧电池

Bad Battery 随着时间的流逝，电池将经历磨损，并将减少寿命。电池越大，电荷越少。

The Fix:Consider replacing your battery for increased run time.

如果这些故障排除技巧都无法增加自动库的运行时间，请联系授权的维修中心以识别和解决其他可能的原因。

Final Thoughts

Identifying the problem and cause of your automatic floor scrubber’s issue will help you determine if you can quickly repair the machine or if you will need to bring it in for professional repair.

Many times, automatic floor scrubbers will be plagued by simple maintenance issues like a clogged hose or a dead battery that could have been avoided with regular servicing and maintenance.

预防性维护和预定维修将有助于减少这些和其他com的机会吗mon problems from occurring in the future. You will also experience less unplanned equipment downtime and increased worker productivity.

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