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A3 Machines Announce Lindhaus Dealership

Thu, 10 Jan 2019 18:44:06 +0000

A3 Machines LTD are delighted to announce that we are now a dealership for Lindhaus – Quality Cleaning Equipment! Lindhaus have an excellent reputation and are best known for their range of quality Carpet Cleaners which we are now able to supply to our customers.

About Lindhaus

The production of Lindhaus cleaning machines began in the mid 80’s with only one purpose: to design and build the best multi-functional carpet cleaners for domestic and professional use worldwide.

The machine design and styling are developed in the company using the best 3D software: ProE, CATIA. The moulds for the plastic parts are designed and largely built by Lindhaus in its mechanical department.

Lindhaus has been selected by several prestigious organisations such as the United States White House as well as other US government buildings, several large colleges and Ivy League Universities across the United States, the Slovenian and Austrian Government, the Dutch Royal Palace, the Italian Chamber of Deputies, several global church organisations, many large medical facilities and several other elite entities.

The Lindhaus machines have been considered among the best for quality and price, filtration efficiency, performance, low noise levels, durability and low power consumption. In 1992 Lindhaus opened a subsidiary in Minneapolis / Minnesota for distribution of their and domestic machines for the entire North American market. This new specialisation of the company was founded to utilise the enormous technical property of the sister company, Rotafil, manufacturer of electric motors. Rotafil began its activity in 1960 as a repair shop for electric motors and after a few years the company specialised in the construction of professional electric motors and automatic winding machines for internal use.

The company is still in this business. These special world class and unique motors use notched type commutators to ensure incomparable reliability. All Lindhaus machines are equipped with Rotafil motors which are designed together in which the machines where they are installed.

Sales, Service and Training

Work has started to integrate the Lindhaus product range into the A3 Machines Sales, Service and Training teams. This will enable us to provide the high level of customer service our customers expect.

If you are interested in any of the products from their range, please get in touch with our sales team on 01630 661596 who will be happy to deal with your enquiries.

For more information about Lindhaus please visit: https://www.lindhaus.it

Lindhaus UK Dealership

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Streaky Floor Resolved for Altrincham Retailer

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 17:33:54 +0000

Our first call out of the New Year was to an Office Supplies retailer in Altrincham to resolve a problem they had reported with their scrubber dryer which was leaving a streaky floor behind the machine and therefore had not been cleaning properly.

For retailers keeping the flooring clean and presentable for customers is very important and especially so if your part of a major chain with high standards to meet. Having a streaky floor does not meet those standards and so to achieve high marks in this area requires a lot on fully working equipment. It’s reassuring for a store manager that there is a reliable company that you can outsource this problem to and this is where the A3 Machines service and breakdown program really comes in.

Investigating the Source of Streaky Floor Marks

Scrubber dryers generally work by deploying cleaning fluid at the front of the machine, work the fluid into the machine using a large scrubbing pad and then pick up the dirty water with a long squeegee at the back of the machine where it can be extracted under vacuum into a recovery tank into the machine. Any issue with the finish on the floor is therefore most likely down to the scrubbing pad or squeegee.

Nilfisk BA 530 Floor Scrubber Dryer Floor Cleaning Machine

The machine in question was a Nilfisk BA530 Battery operated scrubber dryer and so before setting off to Altrincham our engineer ensured their service vehicle had the relevant spare parts available and a full set of service manuals to hand.

On arrival at the store in Altrincham our engineer immediately noticed the cause of the problem was due to the squeegee bar adjusters which required re-positioning. This was a simple procedure to carry out and one which the operator should have been trained on previously but in reality we know this often gets missed. To reduce unnecessary call outs in future our engineer ran through a thorough demonstration of the machine including the maintenance checks.

Whilst running through the checks our engineer noticed that the machines water filter was blocked which will have impacted the performance of the machine. With the operator in attendance the water filter was easily cleared and having solved both issues the machine was fully tested and found to be in good working order.

Nilfisk BA530 Scrubber Dryer

The Nilfisk BA 530 is a compact automatic scrubber dryer designed to leave floors clean and dry in a single quick pass. The clear, pictorial display puts all controls within easy reach and simplifies operation. Ideal for cleaning up to 1500 m2 of hard flooring in e.g. retail spaces, schools and warehouses it also features a curved squeegee to eliminate the need for spot-mopping.

Coming from the Nilfisk Grey line stable of products, it is designed for use by Contract Cleaners with a focus on Hygiene and Safety. The latest model in this line is the BA551 and BA611 which have been improved to lower cleaning costs through the reduced use of consumables.

For a full review of the BA 530 scrubber dryer including a technical comparison to the BA551 and BA611 please visit: http://sales.a3machines.info/nilfisk-ba-530-review/

Nilfisk BA 551 Scrubber Dryer

The A3 Machines Service Program

Choosing A3 Machines for your supplier automatically entitles you to our Nationwide UK ON-SITE call out service covering breakdowns at any time, thus ensuring your productivity and cleaning schedules are uninterrupted. Our factory trained service staff provide onsite repairs and preventative maintenance on all types and brands of cleaning and industrial equipment. We also carry an extensive inventory of replacement parts and our relationship with manufactures enable us to source other items very quickly.

Nilfisk BA 530 Scrubber Dryer Service for Altrincham Retailer

To contact the A3 Machines service team to resolve a streaky floor issue or any other problem with your floor cleaning machine please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/machine-servicing

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Tennis Court Cleaning Equipment for David Lloyd Leisure

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 19:06:57 +0000

Being the main supplier of floor cleaning equipment to the David Lloyd Leisure Group we are often asked to advise and recommend on the latest machinery for use in their clubs around the country. On this occasion we were asked to visit one of their two clubs in Solihull regarding Tennis Court Cleaning.

David Lloyd Leisure Group

David Lloyd have 98 clubs in the UK and a further 13 across mainland Europe. They have approximately 570,000 members and employ 8,600 people, including an expert health and fitness team of over 2000 and more than 680 tennis professionals.

Across all of their clubs, they have over 180 swimming pools and offer more than 13,000 exercise classes every week. Their racquet facilities are unrivalled, with 1000 tennis courts, and more than 400 badminton and squash courts. They also offer outstanding coaching programmes for children and every week 25,000 children learn to swim and 16,000 learn to play tennis in our clubs. But they provide more than just amazing fitness facilities, they also have health and beauty spas, lounges with free Wi-Fi, crèches, nurseries and specialist sports shops.

Recommending a Tennis Court Cleaning Machine

Keeping large areas such as Tennis Courts clean can be very labour intensive and quite a problem if you need to do it on a regular basis which is certainly the case at the David Lloyd Clubs due to their high standard. The solution is to use a scrubber dryer that can wash, scrub and dry a floor with a single pass. They are available in many sizes and having inspected the floor surface at the club we recommended a Nilfisk SC400 Battery powered scrubber dryer which offers great productivity for the price.

Additionally, we recommended they purchase a Nilfisk SW750 Sweeper to clear the floor of any debris prior to cleaning. Debris like this can be a real problem for scrubber dryers as it can get sucked up into the recovery tank pipework where it clogs the machine.

Details of the two machines below:

Nilfisk SC400 Battery Powered Scrubber Dryer

The Nilfisk SC400 provides you with the cleaning capacity and flexibility of a large scrubber/dryer but built into a compact machine, easy to operate and efficient to use. The SC400 is ideally suited for daily indoor scrubbing and drying in light to medium tasks such as schools, institutions, hotels, smaller supermarkets and other retail outlets.

Nilfisk SC400 Battery Powered Scrubber Dryer

The innovative handle is equipped with a practical LED display showing battery and water levels. Electronic flow control buttons, safety switch and on/off levers give you complete control. Easy, safe and efficient, the SC400 gives you better manoeuvrability and makes it easier to clean closer to walls and other obstructions. The squeegee system, redesigned with a foot pedal lifting system instead of squeegee cables and even more resistant, makes the daily job more comfortable and effective.

Like all Nilfisk machines, the SC400 is built with your needs in mind. Outstanding ergonomics and simple, intuitive controls reduce fatigue and require a minimum of training. You can do your job more efficiently and save time and money in the process.

Nilfisk SW750 Sweeper

The Nilfisk SW750 is a battery powered, truly versatile sweeper that can go anywhere and be used on everything from retail areas to in this case tennis court cleaning. It comes with an on-board charger as standard to save time and it sweeps so silently at just 59 dB it can be used even in the most noise sensitive areas without risk of causing disturbance.

Nilfisk SW750 Floor Sweeper

In fact, the entire design is so efficient, and so cleverly thought-out, that productivity is assured even with an inexperienced operator, while operating costs are minimized.

All Nilfisk machines are designed with your needs in mind. Outstanding ergonomics and simple, intuitive controls to reduce fatigue and minimise training requirements. You can do your job more efficiently and save time and money in the process.

Both these machines have since been purchased, they chose the option of buying refurbished machines which as with all our machines come with a full twelve months parts and labour warranty.

Choosing Professional Machinery for Tennis Court Floor Cleaning

To contact A3 Machines and arrange a Scrubber Dryer or Floor Sweeper Demonstration please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk

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Ultimate After Party Sticky Floor Cleaner Hire

Thu, 03 Jan 2019 20:40:17 +0000

The party season is over, the tree is coming down and the decorations are being put away. However, this usually leaves behind a mess of pine needles, glitter and other associated items leaving you in need of a sticky floor cleaner.

After Party Sticky Floor Cleaner

This was the case with a privately-owned country house in Shropshire, where after celebrating the new year in style, the owners discovered that the party revellers had left them with a very sticky conservatory floor along with the remains of hundreds of party poppers. The trail of destruction continued outside onto the terrace where more party poppers, streamers and a few broken champagne flutes remained.

Having found our website using google, the house owner gave our office a call on 2nd January 2019. He told us about his predicament and then having discussed the size of the conservatory and terrace area, we were able to give the home owner a quote for two short term hire machines, which we were able to deliver the same day.

As both the terrace and conservatory needed to be swept of debris, we took along a Nilfisk SW900 Self-propelled walk behind sweeper, as this can be used both indoor and outdoor. The second machine we supplied them with was the Viper DS350 17″ dual speed floor polisher which comes complete with scrub brush, pad holder and water tank. This machine is simple to use and perfect for hard floor scrubbing and making a sticky floor cleaner. It is often used on school floors, restaurants, shopping malls and hotels.

Whilst writing this article I have been advised the customer has already been in touch to report his conservatory floor is now clean, shining and looking like new.

Nilfisk SW900 Walk Behind Sweeper

The Nilfisk SW900 walk-behind sweeper is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use and offers dust free removal of dry debris. The machine is fully controlled from the operator position and with improved ergonomics and a built-in hopper for the debris it offers maximum performance.

The sweeper is ideal for cleaning contractors, manufacturing industry, warehouses, hotels, concert venues and exhibition centres where increased productivity and time saving is a requirement.

Some other features include:
• The ergonomic handlebar makes it more comfortable to manoeuvre
• Traction lever integrated into the handlebar making is easy to adjust speed.
• The 60-litre hopper is easy to empty
• Includes a side broom control on handlebar
• Automatic on/off when side broom is lowered/raised
• Quicker and more effective cleaning of filter via an Electric Shaker system

Viper DS350 Dual Speed Floor Polisher

Viper DS350 Sticky Floor Cleaner

The Viper DS350 is a multi-use dual-speed single disc machine designed for professional cleaning. The machine can be fitted with different pads to cater for scrubbing, spray burnishing and buffering tasks. Operation is simple via the easy to use controls and is great value considering the quality attained by Viper Cleaning combined with the attractive pricing.

The Viper DS350 single disc is robust, reliable and service friendly, with the ergonomic design, you can easily scrub, clean and buffer floors. The machine is ready to use, water tank, brush and pad holder come with the machine. You can also choose the optional foam generator and carpet brush.

Features include:
• Automatic lock off when the handle is in the 90-degree vertical position.
• Soft start system and automatic brush installation.
• Low Noise due to the Aluminium base and belt driven motor.
• Large rear wheels facilitate transport and make for a well-balanced machine.
• Choice of 175 or 350 rpm speeds to cater for different requirements.

After Party Floor Cleaning with an A3 Machines

A3 Machines Ltd offer short and long term hire contracts from 1 day up to several years on all of our machines and equipment. For further information on how to hire your own sticky floor cleaner please visit our website www.a3machines.co.uk or call on 01630 661 596.

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Happy New Year from A3 Machines

Mon, 31 Dec 2018 18:13:50 +0000

Thanks to you 2018 was a very busy year for A3 Machines and especially our Sales and Servicing team who crossed the country daily ensuring our customers had exactly the right equipment, knew how to use it and that is was always ready to go when needed.

We especially appreciated the feedback our customers left in 2018, including the following selection:

Issues with charge, fixed above standard, engineer also highlighted further issues and fixed for us – Great service
Great service, explained a lot and gave some great tips
Machine repaired and extra bits sorted, too great
Great training, very engaging and knowledgeable
Very helpful went above expectation
Spot on timely and informed
Very helpful and professional

2019 promises to be an even better year and we look forward to maintaining our excellent reputation in the supply and service of floor cleaning machines.

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Floor Cleaning Equipment Demo at Dudley Factory

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 18:13:58 +0000

Details below of our last floor cleaning equipment demonstration for 2018 which took place at a manufacturing company in Dudley. The request came from James Walker Rotabolts who were in the market for a Pedestrian Sweeper and Scrubber Dryer floor cleaning equipment for use in their factory. They had found us on-line and having looked at our web site, were very impressed with the range of products and services that we provide.

James Walker Rotabolt

James Walker Rotabolt dates to 1880 when Scottish engineer James Walker established a business in London to sell oils and engineering accessories. These days the company is famous for their Rotabolt ® technology which converts standard bolts and studs to allow a specific tension to be applied. A finger-feel registering device – usable when wearing protective gloves or diving equipment, indicates achievement, maintenance or loss of the designed fastener tension.

This is important in Engineering as 90% of all bolted joint failures can be attributed to low bolt tension on installation tightening. Achieving and maintaining the correct installed design tension eliminates failures from fatigue, vibration loosening, structural slip and pressure containment.

Due to nature of the business, the factory floor was getting covered in tiny shards of metal which needed to cleared A) for reasons of health and safety and B) so that the floor could be properly cleaned. Having asked all the relevant questions i.e. floor type and area, we were able to take along the most appropriate machines for the task.

Oypla Manual Floor Sweeper

Oypla 20 litre floor sweeper

To deal with the metal shards we took an Oypla Manual Floor Sweeper, which collects debris into its large 20L container cassette that is easily removed for emptying.

The forward action of the machine is used to power a set of powerful roller brushes and corner brushes to ensure a thorough clean-up. The ergonomic handle can be adjusted to three different heights to suit the user and folds away for easy storage. The sweeping height can also be adjusted meaning that the sweeper is able to cope with a range of different surfaces and types of debris.

It worked perfectly on the factory floor collecting the metal shards and other debris generates during manufacturing.

AS430B Battery Powered Scrubber Dryer

Having demonstrated the Oypla Sweeper we then gave a demonstration of a Viper AS430B Battery Powered Scrubber Dryer. We chose this model of scrubber dryer as it needed to be slim enough to get into some of the narrow gaps between the machinery and work benches.

As part of the demonstration we applied a small amount of cleaning fluid diluted with water to the floor to better highlight the dirt on the floor. The Viper AS430B was then run over the floor to allow the action of the rotary scrubbing pad to deep clean the concrete floor. The rear squeegee and vacuum collects and extracts the resulting dirty water leaving the floor clean, dry and ready to walk on.

Viper AS430B Battery Powered Scrubber Dryer Floor Demonstration

The company’s health and safety manager was present for the demonstration and was very impressed with the performance; as a result and I’m happy to report a decision was made to purchase both machines. We discussed the various purchasing options and they decided to make an outright purchase and were happy for us to leave the machines with them.

A3 Machines offer several buying options i.e. outright purchase, interest free payments or lease purchase. We also offer short and long term hire and our team of engineers cover the whole of the UK carrying out servicing, training and PAT testing

If your planning to acquire a floor cleaning machine in the new year contact A3 Machines and arrange a no obligation survey and demonstration of floor cleaning equipment at your premises please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk

Factory Floor Cleaning Equipment Demonstration West Midlands

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All I want for Christmas Cleaning Machines

Tue, 11 Dec 2018 14:21:46 +0000

Having the right tool for the job saves time and money in the long run and this is especially true of the big Christmas Clean-up where cleaning teams around the country are at their busiest following the festivities. Two types of Christmas Cleaning Machines that are especially in demand around this time are Vacuums and Carpet Cleaners.

Christmas Cleaning – Vacuums

Once all the decorations have come down and the tree has been taken out of the office/communal area, there is usually a trail of pine needles, broken baubles, tinsel and other associated particles to be vacuumed up. If you run a care home, office, hotel or similar then you will want to keep your carpets free from debris before and after the party season.

A3 Machines offer for sale a range of commercial vacuum cleaners from several reputed suppliers including Sebo, Craftex, Karcher, Taski and Truvox. Models range from small tub vacuums which are mains operated, to upright vacuums which can be mains or battery operated. We also have a range of wet vacuums available which are especially handy for cleaning up Christmas party spillages. The battery-operated vacuums are especially beneficial where cleaning needs to be carried out in an area where people are present during the cleaning process, a good example of this is in a care home where safety is paramount.

Christmas Cleaning with Upright Vacuum Cleaners from A3 Machines

It’s worth noting that with our upright vacuums we can supply new, refurbished and ex demonstration models.

Christmas Cleaning – Extraction Carpet Cleaners

If your party went particularly well, then your carpet will probably require a deep clean afterwards!! We have a comprehensive range of extraction carpet cleaners which also have the option of an upholstery cleaning tool. We have machines to suit all floor areas and applications including popular models such as Karcher Puzzi, Prochem Polaris, Taski Aquamat and Truvox Hydromist.

Commercial Carpet Cleaners from A3 Machines

A3 Machines offer a free, no obligation survey and demonstrations. Should you wish to purchase one of our carpet cleaning machines, you can spread the cost by taking advantage of our 0% Finance option or lease purchase. We also offer short and long term hire. Full onsite training is given and we also carry out servicing and PAT testing.

PLEASE NOTE: All our machines come with a 12 months parts and labour warranty and our national service team can resolve any problem you may experience. We also supply accessories and cleaning solutions so you don’t need to hunt around for the right products.

A3 Machines UK Commercial Vacuum and Carpet Cleaners Hire and Sales

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Planning for Christmas with the right Floor Polisher

Mon, 03 Dec 2018 15:09:50 +0000

The Christmas season is upon us and now is the time to think about getting your floors clean with a floor polisher so you present the right impression for your seasonal visitors. It’s also an opportunity to have the right equipment in place for the deep cleaning activities that happen over the big holiday shutdown including deep polishing reception floors which are be tricky due to them being in constant use at other times of the year.

If you don’t have the right equipment for the job it’s worth talking to A3 Machines as we sell a large variety of new, refurbished and ex-demonstration floor polishers. Models we have available include 11 inch to 20 inch, slow speed, high speed and ultra-high speed from several manufacturers. Stock availability is constantly changing so it’s always best to give us a call on 01630 661596.

If you don’t feel that you need to purchase a floor polisher then hire is an excellent alternative especially if you are perhaps hiring a marquee for example and need to polish the dance floor. We have short and long term options. Perhaps you run a marquee hire business, if so then a floor polisher would be an excellent addition to your cleaning equipment to keep the floors looking as good as new after every hire.

You may already own a floor polisher, if so is it in running order or could it do with a service to ensure that it doesn’t let you down over the festive season? A3 Machines carry out full, onsite servicing on all makes of floor polishers and other types of floor cleaning machines. We also offer PAT testing. Full training is also given upon delivery of a polisher or during a demonstration.

A3 Machines 2018/19 Catalogue

To browse our latest range of machines visit our eCommerce site at Floor Polisher Equipment – For Sale and Hire or download our latest brochure by clicking the adjacent brochure image, alternatively why not call our office on 01630 661596 and we will send one to you in the post. Our office can also arrange a free no obligation survey and equipment demonstration.

All our machines come with warranties and our national service team can resolve any problem you may experience. We also supply pads and cleaning solutions so you don’t need to hunt around for the right products.

A3 Machines UK Floor Polisher Hire and Sales

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Workshop Cleaning Machine Demo at KC Cars in Dartford

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 16:51:37 +0000

Motor dealer KC Cars of Dartford contacted us recently about a workshop cleaning machine for their service and repair centre in Dartford. They had received one of our new brochures and realised that a machine would make short work of workshop cleaning at the garage floor following a long day of repairs and servicing.

To ensure we demonstrated machine that best matched their needs the A3 sales team asked our contact at KC Cars all the relevant questions i.e. floor volume, surface type etc. As this machine was to be used for car repair workshop cleaning, they needed equipment that could cope with oil, tyre scuffs, brake dust and every day foot traffic from their team of mechanics

Car Repair Workshop Cleaning Machine Demonstration

We took along with us a reconditioned Karcher B40C Battery Operated Scrubber Dryer and a new Viper LS160HD rotary floor polisher complete with weights and a solution tank. The Karcher was to be used for every day cleaning of the floor whilst the Viper was to be used for eliminating the stubborn tyre marks and brake dust.

The workshop floor was painted concrete which was quite dirty and a good place to demonstrate the Karcher. The machine was setup and used to put down water and detergent solution which was scrubbed into the floor for a minute before extracting the soil using the machines squeegee rubber and vacuum extractor to suck up the solution and leave the floor dry.

Workshop Cleaning Demonstration at KC Cars

The next stage of the workshop cleaning demonstration was to use the Viper floor polisher which was fitted with a water/solution tank along with weights to give the floor a heavy scrub. For this application the machine was fitted with green pads which are recommended for light stripping, dirt and scuff mark removal. Once the floor had been scrubbed and tyre marks and brake dust eliminated, we used the Karcher scrubber dryer in vacuum only mode to suck up the excess water

The garage manager was very impressed and agreed to buy both machines. This was an outright purchase and he took delivery of the machines there and then which had the added advantage of avoiding any delivery costs. Both machines were supplied with a full 12 months parts and labour warranty.

KC Cars of Dartford

KC Cars based in Dartford are a large motor dealer specialising in used cars sales, servicing, MOT’s, recovery and home starts within the North West Kent area. With a great local reputation, they have a large stock of quality used vehicles to suit all budgets and lifestyles all competitively priced and available for a test drive.

KC Cars Dartford Kent

The servicing department operate from a purpose-built workshop and provide a comprehensive range of services including Car and Van Servicing, Diagnostics, Tyre and Battery Replacement, Air Conditioning, Body and Mechanical Repair, Valeting and of course MOT testing.

Vehicle Servicing Workshop Cleaning with Karcher and Viper Cleaning Machines

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Nilfisk S3 Industrial Vacuum Sale to Bolton Gourmet Food Company

Mon, 05 Nov 2018 16:16:23 +0000

If you’re a fan of scotch eggs you will be interested in our recent sale of a Nilfisk S3 Industrial Vacuum to a gourmet food manufacturer in Bolton. The owner of the company had been on the lookout for an industrial vacuum for use in their food processing kitchen. Their company was on our mailing list and having received our updated brochure was confident we could supply what they needed.

They needed a machine that would pick up residue pastry and bread crumbs. The machine also had to be robust in order to stand up to user error which is a problem that they had experienced recently.

The machine that we recommended was a Nilfisk S3 Industrial Vacuum. This machine is very user friendly and has a triple vacuum motor. It is also extremely robust. We took along a demonstration machine for them to look at. They were very impressed with the demonstration and have decided to purchase a new one from us which is now on order and should be with them shortly.

Nilfisk S2 S3 CFM Industrial Vacuum Range

Happy Belly Gourmet Food

Happy Belly is a production kitchen in Bolton, Greater Manchester that handcraft delicious gourmet food. Their specialty Scotch Egg is a soft-boiled hen’s egg coated with Japanese Panko breadcrumbs, available in numerous flavours that can “flick your senses”. The food they make really does look delicious, take a look at the photograph below.

Scotch Egg Meal Photo Courtesy of Happy Belly Bolton

Alongside the traditional Scotch Egg, they also manufacture a variety of interesting ingredients which they supply to Delis, Farm shops, Pubs and Cafe’s across the United Kingdom.

Nilfisk S3 Industrial Vacuum

The S3 is a single-phase industrial vacuum with 3 “by-pass” motors. It’s fitted with an electronic board for easy control and monitoring and is available with a 50L bin, 100L bin or a Gravity Unload System (GU) with plastic or Longopac disposal Bag.

All the models have an easy to use electronic control panel, a manual filter shaker and a sit-down container system. Several variants are available partially or completely in Stainless Steel, with Upstream Hepa filter in order to meet specific specialist needs. Model S3 GU FM has instead of the metal bin a gravity unload device with a hopper where a simple plastic bag or a more sophisticated Longopac system can be fitted.

Main features include:

3 independent “by pass” motors
Accessory box Cable & hose holders
Compact industrial machine for use anywhere in production areas
Easy to use electronic control board
Electric filter shaker (variant)
Gravity unload with plastic bag or Longopac
L class filter as standard
M Class filter as standard on S3 GU FM
Manual Filter shaker as standard
Sit down container with castors & handle
Solid and slim design

Food Manufacturer Chooses A3 Machines to supply Industrial Vacuum in Greater Manchester

To contact A3 Machines to arrange a demonstration for your food manufacturing requirements please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk.

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School Floor Cleaning – Whitegate Primary in Cheshire

Thu, 25 Oct 2018 12:33:50 +0100

Specifying exactly the right machine for any given situation is a specialty of ours and this is especially important when it comes to school floor cleaning where you must take child safety into account. We do a lot of work supplying and maintaining floor cleaning machines at schools and colleges and have become quite familiar with their unique requirements.

A couple of weeks ago we were contacted by a head teacher who having received a copy of our latest floor cleaning brochure felt the time had come to upgrade from their mop and bucket method of school floor cleaning to a more effective machine. I say effective as mopping simply moves dirt and germs from one area across to another where as a machine will scrub, rinse and dry a floor in a single pass. Normally schools leave the job of intensive cleaning to the end of term holidays but with a scrubber dryer you can ensure the floor is scrubbed clean daily. The head teacher also wanted to be prepared for the onset of winter which will bring muddy foot prints, not to mention paw prints from “Buddy” their school canine friend.

School Floor Cleaning at Whitegate Primary

Whitegate Church of England Primary School is set in the picturesque Cheshire countryside between the towns of Northwich and Winsford. There has been a school in Whitegate since 1779 but the current building dates to 1886.

As well as occasional visits from “Buddy” the school has 24 staff serving 122 pupils aged between 5 and 11. All of whom take their toll on the flooring which is a mixture of laminate and Vinyl. The building is a single storey and comprises of a hall, classrooms, offices and kitchen.

The main area to be cleaned was the wood effect laminate flooring in the school hall which doubled up as a dining room as well as the vinyl flooring in the adjoining kitchen area.

Viper AS430B Battery Operated Scrubber Dryer

With all this in mind we took along a Viper AS430B Scrubber Dryer which is battery powered and has a water tank capacity of 40 litres which would be more than enough to clean the area in one go without the need to empty and refill. Being battery powered there would be no trailing power leads to cause trip hazards and as the machine dries the floor as part of its operation there would be no wet floors to worry about either.

If you’re not familiar with the operation of Scrubber Dryers you should know that the machine works by applying water and detergent onto a circular pad (we used a green pad for this application) at the front of the machine, the pad then scrubs the solution into the floor and then collects the now soiled cleaning solution at the back of the machine using a squeegee rubber where it is extracted from the floor by a vacuum into a recovery tank on the machine. The floor is left completely dry after approximately ten minutes.

Whitegate Primary Kitchen During School Floor Cleaning

All concerned were very impressed with the results and agreed to buy the machine straight away, this also saved on a delivery charge which always helps when you’re working to a tight budget. Before leaving we provided hands on training to ensure the staff knew how to use all the functions of the machine and be able to carry out regular maintenance activities. The supplied machine was brand new and comes with a 12 months parts and labour warranty.

School Floor Cleaning with a Viper AS430B scrubber dryer

To contact A3 Machines and arrange a Floor Cleaning Machine Demonstration please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk

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Cleaning Concrete Floors at Donnington Pastry Manufacturer

Tue, 23 Oct 2018 16:25:07 +0100

A3 Machines were contacted recently about a new machine for cleaning concrete floors at their manufacturing facility in Donnington. The company specialise in the production of top end patisseries including gluten free pastry aimed at the higher end of the pastry market and supply several fine dining caterers and independent bakeries.

They have been trading from their premises in Donnington for ten years and were looking for a machine that was capable of scrubbing and drying and generally cleaning concrete floors in several areas of their premises. This was to improve hygiene and to cut down on the time cleaning concrete which was being done with a jet hose.

The three key areas to be cleaned were the refrigerated store room which was kept at a constant minus 2 degrees, consequently nobody wanted to be in there for too long, the pastry prep area (also very chilly) and the indoor loading bay.

To avoid any cross contamination, we recommended different coloured pads for each area and that the front skirts and squeegee rubber be thoroughly cleaned prior to moving between the different areas.

Scrubber Dryer Machine Demonstration

After collating all the requirements, we organised a date to go over to Donnington and demonstrate two refurbished floor cleaning machines. The machines were a Taski 1255B and a Viper Fang 24T. Both machines are battery operated walk behind pedestrian scrubber dryers.

The floors were concrete and had been tamped rather than polished, hence they were not very level, they had also been painted in a pale grey colour. Due to fact that there were a number of small dips in the floor it was clear that a number of passes with the machine would be required to get these areas completely free from dirt.

Concrete Cleaning with a Taski 1255B Scrubber Dryer in Donnington

The pastry prep room was the most challenging due the amount of spilt flour and pastry. As the floor was so dirty, we began by putting down water and food hygiene specific cleaning solution and left it down for a few minutes before using the vacuum process to suck it up.

Concrete Cleaning with a Viper Fang 24T Scrubber Dryer in Donnington

Choosing a Scrubber Dryer for Cleaning Concrete

Both machines were used in the demonstration and both performed equally well, the cleaning operative then tried them both for himself and stated that he preferred the Viper.

Having given the managing director quotes for all the purchase options he decided to purchase the machine on an interest free basis over 36 monthly payments which made the purchase very affordable. Additionally all of our new and refurbished machines are covered by a 12 months parts and labour warranty.

Before leaving we ensured that their cleaning operative was fully trained on the machine and was also given advice on preventative maintenance. If you have been reading our repair and service blogs, you will know just how important preventive maintenance is.

I should mention A3 Machines Ltd also supply pads, cleaning solutions and parts providing a one stop shop for all your cleaning machine needs.

Choosing a Concrete Cleaning Machine in Donnington

To contact A3 Machines and arrange a Floor Cleaning Machine Demonstration please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk

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Newcastle University Floor Cleaning Demonstration

Mon, 22 Oct 2018 19:30:00 +0100

A3 Machines were recently contacted by a nationwide cleaning company who were looking for a new machine to fulfill a university floor cleaning contract. The cleaning company have an extensive portfolio of customers around the country and the machine in this case was for use at Newcastle University. The machine would see regular use at the University floor cleaning, so they needed a new scrubber dryer that would be kept on site and would replace their existing machine.

In order to spec the right machine, we discussed the cleaning companies’ requirements over the phone and collected as much information about the working environment and floors as possible. It turns out the scrubber dryer was needed to clean the hard floors at the student’s union building which comprised of three floors and included a lounge/bar, coffee bar, theater and sports hall.

The three floors meant that the machine would need to fit into a lift and narrow enough to clean the corridors. All factors considered we decided that the best option for them would be a Viper Fang 20HD Battery Powered Scrubber Dryer.

Newcastle University Students Union

With over 26,000 students worldwide the Newcastle University Students Union building or NUSU is a central facility that provides support, advice, organised activities, sports and volunteering opportunities for the students.

The building is multi-use with catering facilities, a shop, computer hub and a basement club with the capacity to host 1,800 students so as you can imagine all the floors in the building experience significant wear.

University Floor Cleaning Demo with a Viper Fang 20HD

We organised a date to come over to the building and demonstrate the capabilities of the Viper Fang 20HD which we felt was most appropriate for the installation. On arrival we were directed to a particularly dirty and scuffed corridor which was covered with a wood effect vinyl and asked to carry out the demo.

University Floor Cleaning with a Viper Fang 20HD

As you can see from the photographs above the Viper Fang 20HD gave the corridor a thorough clean and quickly provided an impressive demonstration to the client who was soon convinced the machine was more than capable of the task.

We were able to do a deal on a reconditioned machine that we had available and were more than happy to include full training and a full 12 months parts and labour warranty which was excellent value for money.

Viper Fang 20HD Scrubber Dryer

Due to its ergonomic design, the Viper 20 battery powered scrubber dryer is easy to use, allowing for not only manoeuvrability but also ease of vision when it comes to seeing the areas around the machine. It measures 135.9 x 55.9 x 97.8 cm and features a pad/brush assist system to make it even easier for the standard user to operate. Due to its heavy-duty aluminium squeegee assembly, it is still a very robust machine all contained within rotationally moulded housing. All of this combined makes it ideal for retail and other medium sized tiled floor spaces, where ease of use is as important as depth of cleaning power.

To learn more about the Viper Fang 20HD please visit the following page: viper-fang-20-hd-scrubber-drier-review

University Floor Cleaning with a Viper Fang 20HD

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School Floor Polishing with a Taski Ergodisc in Wales

Fri, 28 Sep 2018 18:40:17 +0100

It was with great pleasure that we recently attended the John Beddoes Campus of Newtown High School in Wales to demonstrate a Taski Ergodisc 17” floor polisher. We were there at the request of the school who were looking for a new machine to replace their Taski Ranger 15” floor polisher which had given them 20-years of service. In fact, the old machine had been used on a daily basis during term times to polish the non-slip assembly hall vinyl floor; I don’t think anyone could complain at that and what a testament to reliability of Taski machinery.

Newtown School Assembly Hall

Newtown High School, Presteigne

Newtown High School has a history going back to 1565 when it was founded by John Beddoes, a wealthy wool manufacturer. He provided for the establishment of a “free grammar school to bring up the youth …. in virtue, discipline and learning“, and this remains as the ethos of the school today.

The school was to be maintained from the rents of local properties and this legacy continued until April 2014 when the John Beddoes School closed but immediately reopened as second campus of Newtown High School.

John Beddoes endowed the school with the rent from Bell Meadow to pay the bell ringer. He stipulated that should the curfew cease to be rung then the school should be closed, and the financial endowment revert to his heirs. With financial help from the composer and musician Mike Oldfield (of Tubular Bells fame), the tradition continues today on the John Beddoes Campus, where the original bell hangs in the reception area of the school.

Taski Ergodisc Floor Polisher

The Taski Ergodisc machine demonstrated at the school was actually a reconditioned machine which we were happy to supply with a 12 months parts and labour warranty. New machines are available in various models however the equivalent of the reconditioned 17” machine would be the Taski Ergodisc 400 which has the same working width and speed.

Specifications Include:

Working Width	43cm
Speed	400 rpm
Weight	343kg
Motor Height	38cm
Nominal Consumption	1100W
Cable Length	15m
Noise Level	57 dB(A)

The Taski Ergodisc 17” high speed single disc rotary machine offers safety, simplicity and versatility. It’s especially suited for spray cleaning and buffing and an ideal choice for their floor.

The demonstration went very well, and their cleaner commented on how quiet, easy to operate and user friendly the machine was. Convinced this was the ideal machine for the task they made the purchase there and then and so we left the machine with them.


Taski Ergodisc 17 Floor Polisher School Demonstration

School Floor Polishing with a Taski Ergodisc

To contact A3 Machines to arrange a demonstration for your School Floor Cleaning requirements please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk.

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Urgent Hire of Multiple Cleaning Machines

Fri, 21 Sep 2018 15:05:51 +0100

A customer recently contacted A3 Machines with an urgent hire request for multiple cleaning machines and wanted to visit our premises in Market Drayton for a demonstration. It turns out that they had recently been awarded a large cleaning contract for a factory which needed to be cleaned five days a week. Many of the areas required sweeping prior to cleaning due to a large amount of debris left daily on the floors so several different types of machines would be required. Floor debris can cause blockages in floor cleaning machinery, so we highly recommend removing it with a sweeper prior to the cleaning.

The contract was due to start shortly and given the lead time required when acquiring new machines, we recommended the following second-hand machines which were immediately available and could be supplied under a hire agreement. Hiring makes a lot of sense for contract cleaning firms as the term of the agreement can mirror that of the cleaning contract reducing the financial risk if the contract isn’t renewed.

The machines that he was interested in for urgent hire are described below and includes some video footage of the machines being demonstrated.

Victor Sprite 15″ Floor Polisher

This machine was to be used to polish the floor in the main reception area. The floor has a vinyl covering and the machine would be used in conjunction with a red floor pad which will polish and lightly clean

Hako B750R Ride on Battery Powered Scrubber Dryer

The Hako was to be used on the main factory floor. It has a very large water capacity and is capable of scrubbing large areas very quickly. Because parts of the concrete are quite uneven we advised that he used scrubbing brushes instead on floor pads for this application

Nilfisk SR1101B Ride on Battery Powered Sweeper

The Nilfisk was to be used on the main factory floor prior to scrubbing. We were advised that large amounts of debris were on the floor including pieces of wood from pallets, small pieces of shrink wrap and fork lift rubber dust. The dust tended to lay on the finished goods which was causing a problem when sending out to customers

Tennant S8 Battery Powered Pedestrian Sweeper

The Tennant was to be used to sweep the main staff walkways around the sides of the factory floor where the larger ride one would not be able to access. The main benefit of this machine is that is very compact and less hazardous in confined areas

Viper Fang 32 Battery Powered Scrubber Dryer (refurbished)

A large pedestrian machine was needed to then clean the staff walkways, not a very wide area but a very long walkway. This machine was ideal due to the large water capacity and long running time

The customer was very impressed with our extensive range of products and the fact we were able to supply them as an urgent hire and decided to take all the machines over a two-year term.

Our next step was to deliver the machines and give on-site training to his team of cleaners. We decided to present all members of staff attending with a Merit of Competency certificate having successfully displayed full user knowledge.

Demonstrating Multiple Cleaning Machines for Urgent Hire

To contact the A3 Machines machine hire team about hiring a Nilfisk or Other Machine please visit www.a3machines.co.uk or call on 01630 661 596.

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Taski Aquamat 45 Repair at Victorian Mansion

Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:06:24 +0100

The head of housekeeping at a large Victorian mansion in Kent called us to report that their Taski Aquamat 45 Carpet Cleaner had developed a fault and needed repairing. The mansion forms part of Solomon’s Estate which is a highly rated venue used for weddings, conferences and corporate events.

About Solomon’s Estate

Situated just two miles outside the spa town of Royal Tunbridge Wells, Salomon’s Estate is a stunning Victorian mansion, designed by the acclaimed architect Decimus Burton at the request of Sir David Salomon’s who was a political rights campaigner and Lord Mayor of London.

As well as 36 acres of beautiful rolling gardens the mansion features twelve meeting and event spaces including an impressive Victorian theatre all of which have been sympathetically restored. Many rooms feature carpeted flooring that are regularly cleaned following functions and with their Taski Aquamat 45 carpet cleaner out of action the housekeeper was keen to have it repaired as soon as possible.

Solomons Estate Royal Tunbridge Wells

Repairing a Taski Aquamat 45 Carpet Cleaner

We were able to schedule in a visit with an A3 Engineer who due to make a number of calls in the South East area that week, we had been informed that the main issue was related to the release of cleaning fluid on to the carpet so he made sure to stock his vehicle with Taski Aquamat 45 parts that were related to that part of the system.

Once at the mansion our Engineer started to inspect the machine and assess the location of the fault. The most obvious cause would be the filter and although there was some detritus that needed cleaning this wasn’t preventing water from being released. Next step was to check the solenoid which is an electromagnetic valve that controls the release of water. It was clearly faulty and so the cover of the machine was removed so the unit could be replaced with a new part.

After replacing the solenoid and giving the machine a general once over, everything was back in full working order and the machine could be used for its purpose once again. A relatively simple repair job for our engineer, but one which left our customer at the estate very happy with the result!

Taski Aquamat 45 Carpet Cleaner

The Taski Aquamat 45 employs a mechanical brushing action to achieve better and deeper cleaning results. Deep cleaning through spray extraction is the ultimate way of thoroughly cleaning your carpets. This process increases the lifetime of your carpets by removing engrained dirt whilst maintaining the high appearance levels.

The Taski Aquamat 45 is ideally suited for medium sized carpeted areas and corridors. The large tank capacity reduces the number of refilling stops. The powerful suction results in a shorter drying time. In addition to its spray extraction capability.

The machine measures at a working width of 45cm and weighs approximately 39kg. It brings bi-directional movement but is easy to use and its large solution and recovery tanks mean a decent amount of cleaning time before any cleaning or emptying needs to take place.

Taski Aquamat 45 Repair at Conference and Wedding Venue in Kent

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Mobile Cleaning Equipment Demo for British Telecom

Mon, 17 Sep 2018 16:54:25 +0100

A3 Machines are a preferred supplier to British Telecom with whom we have previously provided a range of scrubber dryers in various locations around the UK; we also carry out their servicing and repairs. Recently they contacted us above some additional machines, namely floor polishers and multi wash floor cleaners and we were asked if we could make some recommendations and carry out a demonstration of mobile cleaning equipment.

These machines were for their team of mobile janitors who service several sites and so they were specifically looking for machines which were small and light enough to be lifted in and out of their company vans.

Having reviewed the brief we selected several machines from various suppliers that we felt would best suit their needs and arranged to meet several members of their cleaning team along with their manager at one of their Birmingham depots to carry out the demonstration.

Taski Ergodisc 11 Inch Floor Polisher

Taski 11″ Ergodisc Mini Floor Polisher

Made by Diversey who are a leading global provider of cleaning solutions and weighing in at only 22kg we felt this mini floor polisher would be an ideal piece of versatile mobile cleaning equipment.

The Ergodisc comes in a number of sizes starting with the 11 inch model and is ideal for wet scrubbing, shampooing, spray cleaning and dry buffing. For those who prefer metric the 11 inch working width converts to 28cm. The brush speed of the machine is 240 RPM .

Truvox Orbis 11 Inch Floor Polisher

Truvox Orbis 11″ Floor Polisher

Similar to the Taski Ergodic, the Truvox Orbis Compact standard speed (240 rpm), single disc rotary floor polisher is designed for cleaning and scrubbing in confined spaces or small areas of floor.

Operating at only 62 decibels, the machine can be used during normal working hours without causing disruption, also at only 22kg it’s lightweight and the folding handle makes the machine easily transportable and an ideal piece of mobile cleaning equipment.

Other features of the machine are its ergonomic design which is very easy to operate and low level vibrations offering optimum operator comfort.

Victor Sprite 11 Inch Floor Polisher

Victor Sprite 11″ Floor Polisher

This is a reconditioned machine which we had available and brought it along for consideration by the team as a low-cost option. Lightweight at 22kg and a 230 RPM working speed with an 11 inch (280cm) working width It has similar specs to the Ergodisc and Orbis machines.

All the mobile cleaning equipment described above are compact enough and light enough to be easily lifted in and out of Vans by the BT janitors and can be used on their hard floors either with a scrub brush or pad holder.

The Truvox Multi Wash 340 – Makes easy work of cleaning this dirty carpet

Truvox Multi Wash 340 Scrubber Dryer Carpet Cleaner

With interchangeable brushes for carpet or hard floor cleaning that can be easily changed by the operator the Truvox Multi Wash is a very versatile machine. The machine uses technology usually found in larger scrubber dryers to wash, mop, scrubs and dry in one single pass. Featuring a rotating drum that removes the dirt from the brushes, you gain a spotless floor that’s ready to walk on in minutes

A look inside the dirty water tank of the Truvox Multi Wash !!!

These tiles hadn’t been cleaned in a very long time – This is the Truvox Multi Wash going over the tiles for the first time

Duplex 340 Floor Steam Cleaner – Scrubber Dryer Plus Carpet Cleaner

The Duplex 340 Floor Steam Cleaner, cutting through the dirty carpet

The Duplex 340 floor steam cleaner has a cleaning width of 34 cm’s (13 inches) and has a design that allows for cleaning on on all floor surfaces right up to the edge of walls and into corners. The inbuit steal generator applies steam to one of the contra rotating brushes which aids cleaning and leaves it sanitised and dry within moments.

Steam floor cleaners clean without the need for aggressive chemicals which makes the use of steam floor cleaning equipment both ecologically friendly and economically sound. This product is accepted on the water technology list.

Mobile Cleaning Equipment Demonstration at BT Birmingham

The BT personnel were very impressed with all the mobile cleaning equipment we demonstrated and are currently considering which machines to purchase.

To contact A3 Machines to arrange a demonstration of floor cleaning equipment for your building please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk.

To read more from the A3 machines sales team, please visit: http://sales.a3machines.info.

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Scrubber Dryer Solution Tank Descaling at Stoke Retailer

Thu, 13 Sep 2018 23:10:12 +0100

Once of our engineers reported back that a call we sent him on recently was caused by a severe build-up of Limescale and to resolve he had to run through a solution tank descaling procedure several times before the machine would dispense water onto the floor again.

The call originated from a customer in Stoke-on-Trent who operate a discount store there; they reported that their Viper Fang 20 HD scrubber dryer would not dispense cleaning fluid onto the floor during operation and suspecting a mechanical fault requested an engineer attend and fix the problem. As we already had an engineer in the Stoke area, we were able to attend on the same day.

Solution Tank Descaling a Viper Fang 20HD

Our engineer called into the store in Stoke-on-Trent and started working on the machine to identify the cause. Our engineer soon discovered that the problem was due to an excessively large build-up of limescale inside the solution tank which was so bad that no water whatsoever was able to leave the machine. He descaled the water tank then in the presence of their head cleaner gave advice on the importance of regular descaling and preventative maintenance. As always, following any repair or procedure, the machine was fully tested before our engineer left the premises.

If you operate a Viper Fang 20 HD yourself then we highly recommend you become familiar with the recommended maintenance procedures as highlighted in the user manual as this will ensure maximum performance from your machine and reduce call outs. For a copy of the user manual please see the following link: Viper-Fang-20HD-Scrubber-Dryer-Manual.pdf

Avoiding Hard Water Problems

Stoke-on-Trent is a Hard Water area which means that the local water has a high mineral content which are deposited on adjacent surfaces as the water evaporates. Over time this can lead to large deposits of limescale which as in the case of this machine can block the flow or impede the the progress of water through the machine.

The best way to avoid this happening is to follow Viper Cleaning machine user guide which recommends the following actions are taken “Any time scrubbing operation is completed, the solution tank should be drained and cleaned.”

Pull down on the clear tube (back left of the machine) to remove it from the hose barb. This will allow the solution to flow freely into a bucket or floor drain.
Rinse the solution tank with clean water after every use. This will help prevent chemical buildup and clogging of the solution lines.
With clean water in solution tank, turn machine power on, solution switch to “on” and pull the operating triggers. This will allow the clean water to flush through the solution plumbing.
Once tank is rinsed, flushed and drained, reconnect the clear tube to the hose barb. Be sure the tube is pushed all the way up the hose barb.

The alternative is for solution tank descaling with a strong chemical but take care if you’re doing this yourself as these products can cause severe skin burns and eye damage so always read the product label and wear appropriate protective clothing.

Solution Tank Descaling on a Viper Fang 20HD at a Stoke Discount Retailer

To read more about the Viper Fang Range of Floor Cleaning Machines please visit: http://sales.a3machines.info/viper-fang-scrubber-dryer-overview/

To contact the A3 Machines service team for help or to find out more about servicing and repairing Viper Cleaning Machines or similar please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/machine-servicing

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Taski Swingo 750B Demo at GB Ingredients in Felixstowe

Wed, 12 Sep 2018 11:30:52 +0100

Here at A3 Machines we often have available reconditioned floor cleaning machines from well-known brands such as the Taski Swingo and Viper Fang. All machines are fully refurbished and offer excellent value as a result they don’t stay in our inventory for very long so it’s best to call for the latest list.

GB Ingredients of Felixstowe were looking for a battery-operated scrubber dryer floor cleaning machine for use on their factory floor which was a mixture of concrete and ceramic tiling. They are involved in the creation of baking products, so they operate within tight cleaning standards to ensure they don’t contaminate their products.

Factory Floor Cleaning at GB Ingredients – Felixstowe

Established in 1932 GB Ingredients Ltd are now part of the baking division of Lallemand who are a large Canadian business that specialise in the production, marketing and distribution of yeast and bacteria and have operations in 40 countries. Their UK plant is the largest of its kind in the UK and serves the needs of the Baking Industry through the production of baker’s yeast, enzymes and related Ingredients. It has established an unrivalled reputation for innovation – using its leading-edge skills in biotechnology to harness nature’s know-how in the search for new bakery ingredients and processes.

Taski Swingo 750B Demonstration

Having asked all the relevant questions, we agreed a date to come down to their site in Felixstowe to carry out a demonstration. Conscious of their requirements and budget we decided to take with us a refurbished Taski Swingo 750 Battery Operated scrubber dryer.

When we arrived at the factory we unpacked the machine and got it ready for the demonstration. The cleaning team have had other machine in the past, so they soon became familiar with the controls and as we found they had set aside a particularly dirty area for the demonstration, so they could put the machine through its paces.

The Taski Swingo 750B cutting through the dirt

The machine performed well and proved perfect for their needs, there are some narrow spaces within the factory and this machine is very agile and ideal for floor cleaning in confined areas. The machine has a 43cm cleaning path and its dual axle system allows the machine to literally turn on the spot. The large cleaning and recovery tanks reduce the time-consuming tank filling and emptying stops during the cleaning process allowing for increased productivity.

I’m please to report the customer decided to purchase the refurbished machine so we were able to leave it with them. The benefits of purchasing a refurbished machine is of course the substantial saving and you also get a full 12 months parts and labour warranty

Whilst we were there the asked if we could carry out a repair on their Numatic TTB 3450 Battery Operated Scrubber Dryer. So, we took the machine back with us to our workshop for one of our engineers to investigate.

Taski Swingo 750B Specifcation

The Taski Swingo 750B is a walk-behind scrubber dryer with a 33-litre cleaning solution tank can clean up to 1290 m2 of flooring per hour. The machine is battery powered and has a working width of 17 inches (43 cm). A plug-in Taski Swingo 750E model is also available with larger capacity cleaning and recovery tanks.

The patented brush design follows the floor profile and delivers nearly even pressure allocation along the full working width. This results in excellent soil removal back to its 30-litre recovery tank. The U-shaped squeegee allows excellent water pick-up along the full working width

The Taski Swingo 750 offers maximum agility in confined areas due to a dual-axle system which makes the machine highly manoeuvrable and very easy to transport. All maintenance points are colour coded for easy identification which in turn reduces staff training time.

Factory Floor Cleaning with a Taski Swingo 750B

To contact A3 Machines to arrange a demonstration for your Factory Floor Cleaning requirements please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk.

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Viper Fang Recovery Hose Replaced at Liverpool Department Store

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 12:34:43 +0100

As an authorised Viper Cleaning service centre we stock a comprehensive range of spare parts including the Viper Fang Recovery Hose which uses vacuum pressure to transfer dirty water picked up from the rubber squeegee blades at the back of the machine into the recovery tank. The hose is external to the main housing and as a result is prone to damage and like any pressurised hose on a car engine, it will end up degrading over time and need replacing.

As a result, our Engineers always make sure they carry a full set of hoses and seals for the Viper range of cleaning machines before setting off for the day. As you will find out below, this proved useful when our engineer called into a well-known department store in Liverpool who had previously reported that their floor cleaning machine was leaving dirty water on the floor.

Floor Cleaning at a Large Department Store in Liverpool

Located in the centre of the city of Liverpool our customer sold fashion and home goods laid out over several floors and included a café area. The floors were mainly laid with large format Porcelain tiles or Vinyl.

The store is open until 8pm every day of the week except Sunday when it closes at 5pm; once the store closes the cleaning team spring into action to ensure the floor is clean and presentable for the next day and this can be particularly challenging when the sales are on. To help them in their task they have been using a Viper Fang 24T battery powered scrubber dryer to scrub and clean the floors every evening, which as you can imaging with some much floor space to cover would be impossible with just a mop and bucket, not to mention so much less effective.

Replacing a Viper Fang Recovery Hose

Armed with spare parts for the machine one of our engineers called into the department store to locate the problem and restore the performance. With dirty water being left behind the machine it was far from ideal and causing the cleaning team more work, naturally they were keen to have the machine fully operational again.

Viper Fang Recovery Hose

There are several potential causes for a fault such as this which include:

Worn seals.
Damaged or worn hose
Worn vacuum motor
Worn squeegee blades

Upon inspection of the machine, our engineer found that the Viper Fang Recovery Hose which runs from the floor squeegee to the recovery tank hose was worn and split due to general wear and tear. Cleaning machines get a lot of use over the years so as I mentioned earlier it’s not surprising to see problems arising with cracked or split hoses especially the recovery hose which operates under a vacuum. With the hose being on the outside of the machine it was a simple matter of releasing the retaining clips and replacing the hose with a spare. With the Viper Fang recovery hose replaced the machine was put through a standard set of scrubber dryer tests to ensure the machine was effectively picking up water from the floor and was operating at fully capacity.

Replacing a Viper Fang Recovery Hose at a Liverpool City Centre Store

To read more about the Viper Fang Range of Floor Cleaning Machines please visit: http://sales.a3machines.info/viper-fang-scrubber-dryer-overview/

To contact the A3 Machines service team for help or to find out more about servicing and repairing Viper Cleaning Machines or similar please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/machine-servicing

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Comac Sweeper Hire to Teagle Machinery in Truro

Mon, 10 Sep 2018 17:01:49 +0100

Although known for selling and servicing scrubber dryers its worth bearing in mind that A3 Machines can supply all types of floor cleaning machinery including in this case a large Comac Sweeper.

You may recall in July that we sold a Karcher BR40/10C floor scrubber to Teagle Farm Machinery down in Truro, Cornwall, in fact we published an article about it which you can read here: canteen-floor-cleaning-demo-teagle-farm-machinery-truro/ . One thing we didn’t mention in the article is that whilst we were there whilst we were there also enquired about a ride on sweeper to clean the floors in their warehouses which had become covered in dirt. We happened to have just the right machine available, so we returned the following week with a refurbished Comac CS80B ride on sweeper with a hydraulic hopper.

Comac Sweeper Hire

The CS80 B Ride on Floor Sweeper machine by Comac is suitable for cleaning the most resistant dirt on outdoor and indoor surfaces such as those of factory floors and external public spaces such as squares and car parks up to 20,000 sq. m.

The machine is extremely strong and compact due to its box frame built around the centre brush. Additionally, the hydraulic system is designed to reduce waste and keep oil temperature within optimum values which increases performance and minimises the use of energy. The result of the combination of these elements is the considerable reduction in consumption compared to the previous model and, as a result, the machine’s autonomy is now up to 4 hours longer.

2018 Hire prices for the Comac CS80 B are as follows:

1 Day	Add Days	Per week	Per Month	Per Month(+3)	Per Month(+6)
£140	£70	£280	£700	£560	£420 Free Delivery & Training

All prices are listed excluding VAT and are subject to VAT at the current rate.

One of the most user-friendly features is the hydraulic hopper which raises as high as an industrial wheelie bin which means that the user does not come into contact with the debris and doesn’t even have to leave the comfort of the seat whilst the machine empties.

Teagle Farm Machinery

Teagle Farm Machinery was established in 1943 and named after its founder William Thomas Teagle (Tom) on the family farm close to Truro. He started off manufacturing horse drawn tip carts for local farmers. But as his flair for engineering developed, so did his range of farming machinery.

The company has seen many other companies come and go during its 75-year history and today its range of Tomahawk livestock Feeder Bedders lead the market and form the cornerstone of a comprehensive range of machinery offered to Livestock and Arable farmers and Horticultural growers worldwide. Tom would be proud to know that from his humble beginnings, the company that he founded now ship to 35 countries, employing over 150 people at its plant in Truro.

Teagle have decided to take out a two-year hire contract on the Comac Sweeper which is covered by a full maintenance parts and labour cover (with the exception of user error) for the duration of the term of the hire.

Warehouse Floor Cleaning with a Comac Sweeper on Hire

To contact the A3 Machines machine hire team about hiring a Comac Sweeper or other Machine please visit www.a3machines.co.uk or call on 01630 661 596.

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Planned Viper Fang Service at Carlisle Retailer

Fri, 07 Sep 2018 17:58:28 +0100

We recommend you have a Viper Fang Service carried out every year to ensure your floor cleaning machine is working at maximum efficiency; like a car there are a lot of moving parts in a scrubber dryer and with daily use wear and tear is inevitable. Some of the symptoms of a poorly serviced machine include reduced battery life, less effective floor cleaning action, leaks and dirty water being left on the floor. Our service also includes a Portable Appliance Test (PAT Test) that will highlight any electrical issues and confirm the machine is safe to use.

Many of our customers take out a service contract when purchasing a machine or it is included in the contract which is quite common with rental agreements. We usually encourage our customers to take up the service option as we would rather keep our service team busy with the regular planning and carrying out service visits than responding to breakdown calls. An example of this being a Viper Fang Service we recently organised for a customer at a retail store in Carlisle, Cumbria. Fortunately, scrubber dryers see most use during the evening when the floor is closed so we are able to carry out the service during the day.

Performing the Viper Fang Service

We contacted the store in Carlisle and organised a convenient time for an A3 Engineer to work on the machine which was a Viper Fang 20HD. The store are part of a chain and the cleaning team have strict standards of cleanliness to maintain so it was important that the machine was working exactly as it should be to ensure their floors remained clean and the store met the standard.

After calling in at the store our engineer started working through the Viper Fang Service schedule which starts with a check of all the key components on the machine to spot areas of wear and tear where new parts are required. Other activities including completing all maintenance tasks which include:

Battery Tests and Electrolyte top up.
Checking floor pads for signs of uneven wear.
Cleaning and Descaling the Detergent and Recovery Tanks
Cleaning / replacing filters.
Checking the Vacuum system performance
Lubricating moving parts.
Resolving leaks and loose fasteners.

Any worn parts are swapped out for new and in this case the only additional work that needed doing was to fit a new vacuum hose as the original one had developed a small split which was causing some loss of suction and could only get worse over time. Along with the standard service, our engineer also descaled the clean water tank, squeegee rubbers and cleaned the filter. He inspected all the core elements, checking the tanks, the bolts and bearings and the general operational components of the machine.

Our engineer fully tested the machine and found that it was back to its full potential, working properly and performing well again. He then gave the customer the usual advice on following the preventative maintenance steps as detailed in the Viper Fang 20HD User Manual.

Viper Fang 20HD

Viper Fang 20 HD Walk Behind Scrubber Dryer

The Viper Fang 20 HD is a medium sized battery powered scrubber dryer is ideally suited for medium to large floor cleaning and an ideal tool for the customers cleaning team who are tasked with maintaining the floors at this busy discount store. The machine is designed to be robust, due to its rotationally moulded housing, whilst also being manoeuvrable, due to its ergonomic design. It thus strikes that fine balance between usability and solidity.

With a 560 watt brush motor and two stage vacuum motor the machine has the ability to clean up to 2000 m2 per hour. The HD in the model name stands for Heavy Duty and is designed to cope with all manner of dirt build-up, scuffing and soiling that you see day to day from customers coming into the store.

For more details on the Viper Fang 20HD including details of how it compares to other models in the range please read the following article: http://sales.a3machines.info/viper-fang-20-hd-scrubber-drier-review/
For a copy of the user manual for this machine please visit: http://repair.a3machines.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2017/11/Viper-Fang-20HD-Scrubber-Dryer-Manual.pdf
For sales including Lease and Rental options please contact the A3 Machines sales team at http://www.a3machines.co.uk/

Annual On-Site Viper Fang 20HD Service in Cumbria

The A3 machines service department provide a Nationwide UK ON-SITE call out service covering breakdowns at any time, thus ensuring your productivity and cleaning schedules are uninterrupted. Our factory trained service staff provide onsite repairs and preventative maintenance on all types and brands of cleaning and industrial equipment. We carry an extensive inventory of replacement parts at our facility.

To read about more service work carried out by the A3 machines engineers please visit: http://service.a3machines.info

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Replacing a Damaged Viper Fang Squeegee Bar

Wed, 05 Sep 2018 15:26:29 +0100

We recently sent an Engineer over to Liverpool to replace a damaged squeegee bar on a Viper Fang 20 HD Scrubber Dryer which had inadvertently become caught whilst pulling the machine out of a lift, the bar was now slightly bent and no longer as effective.

The office building in Liverpool was occupied by a large law firm who employ over 150 people. The scrubber dryer was used every week night to clean the canteen and corridor floors and the lift was the only practical way to move the machine between floors.

The squeegee bar which is sometimes referred to as the suction bar is the curved bar that runs at the back of the machine to collect the dirty water from the floor and extract it into the recovery tank using a vacuum. The bar uses a long rubber strip to scrape the water off the floor and needs to be straight in order to maintain a good contact with the floor.

Replacing a Damaged Squeegee Bar on a Viper Fang 20 HD

The curved squeegee blade is designed to be easily replaced by the operator so the squeegee bar itself is very straight forward to remove from the machine. It wasn’t long therefore before the old squeegee bar had been removed and replaced with a brand-new part that our Engineer had loaded onto his service vehicle earlier that day. During the replacement however our engineer had noticed that the waste hose which connects to the top of the squeegee bar and extracts water under vacuum to the recover tank had also been damaged in the same incident. Our engineers always carry spare hoses with them, so it was no trouble to source a replacement and fit a new one at the same time.

Viper Fang 20HD Squeegee Bar

Once replaced it was necessary to calibrate the squeegee bar via the adjacent knobs to ensure the rubber squeegee makes good contact with the floor with an even pressure from the middle to the end. Too much pressure and the squeegee will wear out faster, too little and water will get left behind. The only way to be sure it to try the machine out, test and adjust as needed.

With the adjustments completed the machine was put back into service ready for that evenings floor cleaning.

The Viper Fang 20 HD Squeegee

With a lower productivity rate and slightly smaller chassis that other machines in the Viper Fang range, the Viper Fang 20HD Scrubber Dryer is classed by Viper Cleaning as a Medium sized “Heavy Duty” model. The number 20 relates to the 51cm cleaning width of the machine, i.e. 20 inches. The width of the squeegee is 75cm’s so it does protrude from each side of the rear of the machine, however this does ensure it can more effectively capture water from the floor.

If you find the squeegee isn’t collecting the water as well as it used to then we recommend checking the squeegee blade for warping, tears and rounded edges. These blades make regular contact with the floor, so they do see a lot of wear and should be replaced if worn. Please note the blade has two straight edges so it can be removed, inverted and refitted to use the second edge before you consider replacing it. If the blade appears to be in good condition, then it’s possible the squeegee bar needs to be re-calibrated to ensure an even pressure distribution across the floor.

Damaged Viper Fang 20HD Squeegee Bar Replacement

To read more about the Viper Fang Range of Floor Cleaning Machines please visit: http://sales.a3machines.info/viper-fang-20-hd-scrubber-drier-review/

To contact the A3 Machines service team for help or to find out more about servicing and repairing Viper Cleaning Machines or similar please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/machine-servicing

To read more articles from the A3 Machines engineers, please visit: http://repair.a3machines.info

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Nilfisk Floor Polisher Hire to Stoke-on-Trent Supermarket

Tue, 04 Sep 2018 15:57:17 +0100

A3 Machines recently took a call from the manager of a supermarket in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, who was looking for Floor Polisher Hire. It turns out they had just completed an extensive refurbishment of their store and the Terrazzo tiled floor was now in a very poor state and in of a face lift.

Hanley Tiled Supermarket Floor Before Cleaning with Nilfisk UHR 70 1700 Floor Polisher

Polishing Terrazzo Flooring

Terrazzo is the by-product of broken pieces of stone often Marble, Limestone and Granite, which rather than being wasted are set into to a cement screed and poured onto the floor or as in this case formed into a tile which once set is grinded to a polished finish. Like any polished stone Terrazzo will lose its appearance over time and the best way to restore it is burnish it with diamond encrusted pads of different grits.

Burnishing pads are available for this however to cover the 1300 m2 Terrazzo floor with a conventional machine could take weeks, so the manager wanted to know if we had a floor polisher hire that could do the job faster. Fortunately, we had available a Nilfisk UHR70-1700 burnisher that was perfect for the job.

Nilfisk UHR70-1700 Ride on Floor Polisher

Nilfisk UHR 70 1700 Ride on Floor Polisher

The Nilfisk UHR70-1700 is a battery powered ride-on burnisher with a 1700 rpm pad speed and three different pressure settings. It provides quiet and effective activity on large hard floor areas and is highly recommend for polishing stone floors in large pedestrain areas such airport terminals, shopping centres and hospitals.

The extended battery run time allows an exceptional productivity that allows for more than 12.500 m² to be burnished on one single charge. Being a ride on machine it makes burnishing large areas easy and comfortable and the adjustable floor pressure allows the machine to adapt to every kind of floor and to give a consistent finish every time.

The Nilfisk floor polisher hire is supplied complete with a pad holder and we can also supply the burnishing pads depending on what job your looking to use the machine for.

Burnishing Terrazzo with a Nilfisk UHR70-1700

We delivered the machine to the supermarket in Hanley and gave them a demonstration of how to operate it and how to use the different grades of diamond encrusted burnishing pads to restore the appearance of the Terrazzo floor.

The work went very well after receiving a call to pickup the machine we took a few pictures, so you could see the improvement in the Terrazzo tiles the machine had made.


Terrazzo Tiled Supermarket Floor After Polishing with Nilfisk UHR 70 1700 Floor Polisher Hire

Need a machine for a day, a week or month only? Then A3 MACHINES offer a wide range of equipment for rent. For larger companies looking to balance the cost of equipment long term we have a choice of maintenance packages each tailored to your specific needs. For a list of machines currently available for hire please visit http://www.a3machines.co.uk/machine-hire.

Polishing Supermarket Terrazzo with a Nilfisk Floor Polisher Hire

To contact the A3 Machines machine hire team about hiring a Nilfisk or Other Machine please visit www.a3machines.co.uk or call on 01630 661 596.

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Viper Fang 24T Circuit Breakers Tripping in Altrincham

Fri, 31 Aug 2018 16:57:48 +0100

Scrubber Dryers are large power-hungry machines with high capacity batteries and several demanding 500-watt motors so it’s quite common to for the machines to be fitted with circuit breakers to protect the components. Whilst circuit breakers are a huge improvement over fuses they do tend to be more sensitive and can cause alarm when they start tripping, especially on a machine which holds a lot of water.

This was the situation that faced a customer of ours at a large discount store in Altrincham where their Viper Fang 24T Scrubber Dryer would suddenly lose power to the brush motors which spins the drive board. The power could be restored by resetting the affected circuit breaker however with this becoming a common occurrence it was far from ideal and was very concerning to the operator, so the best course of action was to take the machine out of service and call in one of our engineers to inspect the machine.

Tracing a Problem with Circuit Breakers

There are three 35-amp circuit breakers on the Viper Fang 24T which are located just below the main control panel switches on the rear of the machine. They control power to the brush and vacuum motors via a pair of solenoids.

Our engineer made the journey to Manchester, to the market town of Altrincham, to inspect, diagnose and repair the machine. There were many potential causes for a circuit breaker tripping including worn and overheating motors so before leaving he made sure he carried the right replacement parts should a component need replacing.

Viper Fang 24T Electrical Wiring Diagram

The first step in tracing the fault is to remove the moulded housing that protects the machine and inspect the wiring and components looking for signs of overheating etc. It was at this point our engineer noticed that a loose wire on the reset switch was causing the reset to get hot and trip. The problem was soon rectified and once the repair was complete the machine was re-assembled and put through a series of tests to ensure the problem was definitely resolved.

As one of the most popular range of machines on the market, it stands to reason that we see a lot of repairs for the Viper range. Usually, these repairs are solely down to improper use of the machine, a lack of preventative maintenance or a combination of the two. However, in this case, the fault definitely needed the attention of an engineer and was one of those occasional instances where wear and tear had taken its toll on the machine and the problem could not have been reasonably avoided.

Viper Fang 24T Wiring Repair at a Discount Retailer in Altrincham

To contact the A3 Machines service team for help or to find out more about servicing and repairing Viper Cleaning Machines or similar please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/machine-servicing

For a copy of the Viper Fang 24T user manual which includes the full wiring digram please visit: Viper_Fang-24T-26T-28T-User-Manual.pdf

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Scrubber Dryer Marking Tiles at Lincolnshire Outlet Store

Thu, 30 Aug 2018 14:53:59 +0100

We recently received a call from the cleaning manager of a large Lincolnshire outlet store to report that their scrubber dryer was marking tiles when cleaning the store floor. Clearly the machine should not be scratching or marking the floor during cleaning, so we added the store to one of our engineers call lists so that we could get to the bottom of the problem.

Marking Tiles During Cleaning

When our engineer arrived at the outlet store in Lincolnshire, he could see that the tiled floor was indeed quite badly scratched, and his first instinct was to check under the floor cleaning machine, a Viper Fang 24T Battery Powered Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer, to see if the pad and the plastic disc that holds it in place were aligned correctly. The floor cleaning machine being used in store was ideal for medium-to-large cleaning jobs and has an ergonomic design that makes navigating the display equipment easier to manage.

The cause of the marks on the floor in this instance was that the pad had been incorrectly fitted to the pad holder. When fitting a pad to the pad holder, it is held in place by a plastic centre disc, the disc must be screwed firmly in so that it forms a dish shape. In the case of this store, the disc was lying flush to the pad, causing it to make contact with the floor and therefore scratching and marking tiles as it cleaned.

After showing the cleaning manager the correct way to attach pads to the centre disc in the pad holder, our engineer was able to demonstrate that using the machine was now no longer marking the vinyl floor space. An easy problem to rectify for our engineer, but also an easy problem to avoid in the first place.

Viper Fang 24T Scrubber Dryer Pads

Viper Fang 24T Floor Cleaning Pads

In many cases it’s possible to polish the scratches out of tiles floors using the right combination of abrasive pads. The pads are colour coded with each colour corresponding to a different cleaning purpose, whether it be a wet clean, a dry buff or a polish.

BLACK – Stripping Pad – Removes heavy dirt, sealants, wax.
BLUE – Wet Scrub/Heavy Duty Pad – Severe cleaning when wet, light stripping when dry.
GREEN – Light Stripping Pad – Removes dirt, scuff marks etc
TAN – Light clean/Buffing pad – Light – medium cleaning and buffing at the same time.
RED – Light clean/Buffing pad – Light clean and used for buffing.
WHITE – Polishing pad – To be used on a surface free of dirt for a high shine.

Generally speaking pads are colour coded using the scheme above however this can change depending on the manufacturer so always best to check. A3 Machines stock a variety of compatible pads for all types for floor cleaning machines so if you’re unsure which pads to order please call us on 01630 661 596 and our team will be happy to advise you. Alternatively pads can be purchased via the following link: Viper Fang 24T Floor Pads

Correctly Fitting Pads to a Viper Fang 24T to Prevent Marking Tiles

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Scrubber Dryer Switch Fault Repair at Nottingham Store

Wed, 29 Aug 2018 14:43:41 +0100

The owner of an independent retail store in Nottingham called us recently to report what he thought was a switch fault with their Viper Fang 20HD scrubber dryer. This machine has several rocker switches on the main panel that control various functions and they were unable to get any power to the water release and vacuum mechanisms.

A3 Machines service floor cleaning machines for a wide range of customers from food manufacturers, large cleaning companies and retail chains right down to smaller independent shops. Quite often the machine has seen a lot of use which causes wear and tear and so like a car which has travelled a lot of miles it will develop the occasional fault.

The store owner relied on the machine to keep the floors clean and maintain a presentable appearance for their customers and without being able to engage the water release or the vacuum to recover the water from the floor the machine was unusable.

Diagnosing a Viper Fang 20HD Switch Fault

Our engineer made the journey to Nottingham, to inspect the machine and repair the fault. Before leaving he made sure to stock his vehicle with spare parts for the Viper Fang 20HD including replacement rocker switches. Our engineers also carry a spare scrubber dryer which can be left with the customer in case the problem cannot be repaired on-site.

Viper Fang 20HD Electrical Swtiches from Viper Fang 20HD User Manual

Given the two faults happened at the same time and both functions were electrically controlled, one being a solenoid and the other a motor our engineer felt it was unlikely to be a switch fault and suspected the cause of the problem was likely to do with the wiring within the machine or a faulty circuit breaker. After stripping down the machine to reveal the wiring his suspicions were proven correct when he found that a wire had worked its way loose and so power was not being delivered to the rocker switches on the control panel. The problem was soon rectified, and the machine was then put through a full set of standard tests to ensure there were no other faults or worn parts that would need addressing. All was well, so the machine was put back into service.

Viper Fang 20HD Scrubber Dryer

The Viper Fang 20 is a medium sized battery powered scrubber dryer. It is designed to be robust, due to its rotationally moulded housing, whilst also being manoeuvrable, due to its ergonomic design. It thus strikes that fine balance between usability and solidity. The machine comes with an extra set of squeegees on board, ensuring the user can regularly change and clean part when needed. There is also an on-board charger for the battery. The vacuum motor is two-stage, meaning the pressure applied by the vacuum can be altered for different surfaces if needed.

The brush is powered by a 560w motor whilst the vacuum is also powerful, controlled by a 400w motor. The solution and recovery tanks can hold 61ltrs of liquid and It weighs approximately 138kg as standard, though this can obviously vary depending on the liquid contained in the machine.

For a comparison of this machine against others in the Viper Fang range please see the following article: viper-fang-20-hd-scrubber-drier-review/
For a copy of the Viper Fang 20HD manual please visit: Viper-Fang-20HD-Scrubber-Dryer-Manual.pdf

Viper Fang 20HD Switch Fault Repair at Nottingham Retailer

To contact the A3 Machines service team for help or to find out more about servicing and repairing Viper Cleaning Machines or similar please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/machine-servicing

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Viper Transaxle Replaced under Warranty at Birmingham Retailer

Tue, 28 Aug 2018 18:48:57 +0100

If your reading this post looking for a Viper Transaxle for your sports car, I’m afraid you have come to the wrong place, A3 Machines are specialists in the supply and maintenance of floor cleaning machines and the Viper in question was a Viper Fang 24T scrubber dryer.

We received a service call from the cleaning manager of a large retail store informing us of a drive issue they were experiencing with their floor cleaning machine. The T in Viper Fang 24T stands for traction and refers to the drive motor in the Viper Transaxle, given it was no longer worked was quite concerning as the company had only purchased the machine from us only a short time ago however it was still covered by the manufacturers warranty.

Our engineers cover the whole country however in this instance, the store wasn’t too far away from our offices and was located in Birmingham in the Midlands. As one of the largest cities in the United Kingdom, Birmingham has a large array of shops and retailers and our customer was just one such example.

Replacing a Viper Transaxle

All of our floor cleaning machines are covered by a 12 months parts and labour warranty whether supplied new or reconditioned, so when we received a call from the manager of a large retail store in Birmingham to tell us that their Viper 24 Scrubber Dryer which was eleven months old had no drive, we were able to repair it for them, completely free of charge.

We sent an engineer on his way to Birmingham to assess the fault and diagnose what could be causing the lack of drive. Suspecting an electrical issue, he ran a number of diagnostic tests and it was clear that power was reaching the Viper Transaxle drive unit, but the 560 drive motor was not responding. It was therefore apparent that the drive motor in the unit had failed and would need replacing.

Replacement Viper Transaxle

The Viper Transaxle drive unit is usually very reliable and so we don’t usually keep a stock of replacements however we can order them in so in this case our engineer had to leave the store with a free of charge loan machine whilst he ordered in the new transaxle from Viper cleaning. The part actually arrived promptly the following day and our engineer was able to make the repair and return the machine to the customer shortly after and retrieve the loan machine.

Viper Fang 24 Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer

The Viper Fang 24T scrubber dryer is a robust machine designed for the regular cleaning of medium to large areas of commercial flooring. The machine works in virtue of two tanks, the first holds up to 66 litres clean water and detergent and this is deposited at the front of the machine. The brushes then scrub the cleaning solution into the floor and the dirty water is collected from the squeegee at the back of the machine where it is extracted from the floor under vacuum and deposited in the 75 litre recovery tank.

The machine is battery powered which combined with its large tanks enable it to clean up to 2,400 square meters per hour making light work of what would otherwise be a labour intensive task. Measuring 141 x 66 x 100cm, it is housed in a strong moulded body shell, but its size means that it is durable whilst also being manoeuvrable. It is protected by front and rear collision protection and an impact-proof cover

For more detail on the Viper Fang 24T please read the following review: Viper Fang 24T Scrubber Dryer Review
For a copy of the Viper Fang 24T user manual please visit the following link: Viper Fang 24T User Manual

Faulty Viper Transaxle Replacement at Retail Store in Birmingham

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Fimap MR60B Repair at Sony Warehouse in Enfield

Fri, 24 Aug 2018 18:35:13 +0100

A3 Machines recently took a call from Sony DADC in Enfield who were looking for a company to make a Fimap MR60B Repair, it seems the scrubber dryer was not dispensing detergent onto the floor during operation making it ineffective.

Warehouse Floor Cleaning at Sony DADC

Sony DADC are a leading provider of physical distribution solutions to the entertainment industry which includes manufacturing and distribution of digital media. Part of this global solution includes the operation of an impressive distribution warehouse in Enfield.

The warehouse is very busy and with such a large floor area to keep clean they operate a battery powered ride-on Fimap MR60B scrubber dryer to keep on top of debris and other soiling that would build up over the course of the daily running of the facility. Interesting Fimap categorise this machine as a small scrubber dryer for the cleaning of large commercial or industrial areas up to 6,500 square meters where as their medium sized Fimap MG85B can cover up to 10,000 square meters.

SONY DADC Warehouse – photo courtesy of SONY DADC

We sent one of our engineers down to the warehouse in Enfield to diagnose the problem and make the Fimap MR60B Repair. Being in North London and close to the M25 and other major motorways it’s not surprising they chose this location to base their warehouse.

Fimap MR60B Repair

On inspection our engineer found that the tap/flow lever bolt had become loose and was now missing, without the bolt in place the lever the water cut off value was disconnected and therefore the cleaning detergent was not being distributed to the floor. Our engineer replaced the bolt and secured it with lock tight adhesive to ensure it wouldn’t come loose again. This cured the problem straight away.

Fimap MR Detergent Flow Regulator Tap

You can see a picture of the detergent lever in this picture copied from page 18 of the Fimap User and Maintenance Manual, there’s a link to the manual below. The lever is used to control the flow of detergent onto the floor and is pushed downwards to increase the flow, upwards to decrease the flow. Operators need to gauge the correct amount of detergent to apply to the floor depending on the degree of dirt and the speed of the machine.

Whilst on site he was asked if he could give the machine a service which he was able to do for them and then finished with a full operational test to ensure the machine was working at full capacity. The customer was very happy with our service and were left with a fully functional machine.

Warehouse Floor Cleaning with a Fimap MR60B

For a copy of the Fimap MR60B User and Maintenance Manual please visit: Fimap_mr-60-65-75-85-100-b-Use-Maintenance-Manual.pdf

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Viper Fang Waste Leak Repair at Barnsley Car Showroom

Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:29:31 +0100

With up to 75 litres of dirty water on board the Viper Fang 24T scrubber dryer can cause quite a mess should the waste leak. The facilities manager of a large showroom in Barnsley experienced exactly this problem when they experienced a waste leak via the recovery tank drain hose and called us in to get it repaired.

With a long industrial heritage that includes linen production and coal mining, this South Yorkshire town has always been busy and a recent re-generation scheme to rethink the town and promote its long history has helped its popularity and become a great location for all types of businesses.

Assessing the Waste Leak

Armed with spare parts for the machine we scheduled a call for one of our engineers to drop into the car showroom in Barnsley and repair the scrubber dryer. With the waste leak causing pools of dirty water on the floor the machine wasn’t in a useable condition and the customer was keen to have the machine operational again to maintain the floor the of the car showroom.

Upon inspection of the machine, our engineer found that the drain hose was worn and split due to general wear and tear. Cleaning machines get a lot of use over the years so it’s not surprising to see problems arising with cracked or split hoses. The machine uses gravity to allow the recovery tank to be drained so he recovery drain hose is permanently filled with dirty water from the recovery tank. The solution was to replace the hose which involves stripping down part of the machine, disconnecting the old hose and replacing with new.

With the drain hose replaced the machine was put through a standard set of scrubber dryer tests to ensure the waste leak was resolved and the machine was operating at fully capacity. All was well, so the machine was returned to operation much to the relief of the facilities manager.

Viper Fang 24T Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer

Viper Fang 24T Recovery Tank Drain Hose

The Viper Fang 24T scrubber-dryer is a robust machine. Measuring 141 x 66 x 100cm, it is housed in moulded plastic but its size means that it is durable whilst also being manoeuvrable. It is protected by front and rear collision protection and an impact-proof cover. It works in virtue of two tanks, one of which releases clean water and chemicals. The brushes then scrub the floor and the dirty water is sucked up as the machine moves over it, depositing the dirty water in the second tank. This makes it very simple to dispose of the dirty water, and the 66-litre tank means the user can spend less time emptying and more time cleaning.

For more detail on the Viper Fang 24T please read the following review: Viper Fang 24T Scrubber Dryer Review
For a copy of the Viper Fang 24T manual please visit the following link: Viper Fang 24T User Manual

Viper Fang 24T Drain Hose Replaced for South Yorkshire Car Showroom

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Rubber Gym Floor Cleaning Machine for CrossFit Beorn

Tue, 21 Aug 2018 16:30:03 +0100

The owner of CrossFit Beorn in Bury St Edmunds contacted us recently about supplying a rubber gym floor cleaning machine. As it turns out he had already been browsing our website and spotted we had a reconditioned Karcher BD40/25C scrubber dryer available which he felt would be suitable for the job.

Here at A3 Machines we get asked to supply equipment for all sorts of environments and from experience I can tell you that when it comes to floor cleaning you really need to try before you buy. With this in mind we offered to come across to the Gym in Suffolk and demonstrate the machine on-site cleaning the rubber flooring.

CrossFit Beorn

CrossFit Beorn specialise in running cross fit classes led by a specialist coach who focuses on keeping you on track to reach your fitness goals using a variety of exercises and equipment. The idea is you get the best of personal training and group training at a fraction of the cost, plus training in a group really helps push you and gives you an extra incentive to work harder. If your interested in signing up for a class please visit their website at: http://crossfitbeorn.com

Due to the nature of the business the floor was fitted out with large sections of rubber matting to prevent slipping and provide an impact absorbing surface more suitable to high intensity workout activities. The flooring works well for their needs however they want to present a clean environment for their customers but have had trouble removing dirty footprints and heavy chalk marks, especially around the area where the pull up rings are situated. Textured surfaces are well known for being difficult to clean as they can become easily ingrained with dirt.

Demonstrating Rubber Gym Floor Cleaning with a Karcher BD40/25C

The Karcher BD40/25C was setup on site and the clean water tank filled with water and a mild detergent. The machine was the run over the rubber flooring to see how it would cope. The machine works by releasing the diluted detergent onto the flooring and then immediately scrubbing it into the surface using a polypropylene brush. This action released the dirt from the floor whilst a suction vacuum and hose extract the now soiled detergent into a separate tank on the machine. Below are some photos of the demonstration

Here you can see how the Karcher has cut through the dirt on the rubber matting

Rubber Gym Floor Cleaning with a Karcher BD40/25 at CrossFit Beorn Bury St Edmunds

The chalk marks are the biggest issue

Rubber Gym Floor Cleaning with a Karcher BD40/25 at CrossFit Beorn Bury St Edmunds

This photo shows a section where the chalk marks have been removed.

Rubber Gym Floor Cleaning with a Karcher BD40/25 at CrossFit Beorn Bury St Edmunds

The machine worked well on the rubber flooring and the owner of the gym was very impressed, especially when he saw how thick and dirty the water was inside the recovery tank. Convinced this was the machine for the job he decided to buy the machine which we left with him, hence saving a delivery charge.

Karcher BD40/25C

Reconditioned Floor Cleaning Machines

Reconditioned floor cleaning machines offer excellent value and A3 Machines often have stock however you really do need to call us for the latest equipment list as they are popular with customers and stock is changing frequently.

Karcher themselves no longer stock the BD40/25 having replaced it with the BR40/25, earlier this year wep ublished an overview of the Karcher BR40/25 which you will find at: http://sales.a3machines.info/karcher-br40-25-review/

Rubber Gym Floor Cleaning with a Reconditioned Karcher BD40/25

For pricing and further information please visit the following page on the A3 Machines website: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/karcher-br-40-25-battery-powered-scrubber-dryer-reconditioned

To contact A3 Machines to arrange a demonstration of a Karcher Scrubber Dryer please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/contacts/

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Annual Viper Fang 20HD Service at Discount Retailer in Wisbech

Mon, 20 Aug 2018 15:20:45 +0100

Details below of a Viper Fang 20HD Service we recently carried out a for a national chain of discount stores at their branch in Wisebech, Cambridgeshire. Floor cleaning machines get a lot of wear so to avoid breakdowns and ensure the machine performs at an optimum level we highly recommend having your equipment serviced every year, we can also complete a PAT test on the machine to ensure you have met health and safety requirements.

A3 machines have service contracts with several nationwide retailers which keep our engineers busy servicing and repairing floor cleaning machines across the country. The discount retailer in Wisbech is part of a network of more than 400 retail stores and stock a wide range of discounted home wares from bedding and bathroom products to pet care products and children’s toys.

Annual Viper Fang 20HD Service

For efficiency our service team work out a rota and route whereby an engineer is scheduled to call into several customers over the course of a single day. Naturally they need to ensure they are carrying all the spare parts for the machines they are visiting over the course of the route, so it helps if multiple Viper Fang 20HD Service activities or other model machines are carried out on the same day.

After calling in at the store our engineer started the Viper Fang 20HD service which starts with a check of all the key components on the machine to spot areas of wear and tear where new parts are required. Other activities including completing all maintenance tasks which include:

Battery Tests and Electrolyte top up.
Checking floor pads for signs of uneven wear.
Cleaning and Descaling the Detergent and Recovery Tanks
Cleaning / replacing filters.
Checking the Vacuum system performance
Lubricating moving parts.
Resolving leaks and loose fasteners.

There were only a couple of minor issues that needed rectifying. The first was that the suction rubbers had become worn down, as is expected in a machine that has been in steady use for five years. As our engineer had a ready stock of replacement rubbers on his van, it was no problem at all for him to furnish the machine with a new set of suction rubbers as part of the service. The second minor issue was the waste hose, which had also become worn and needed replacing. Again, this was no problem for our engineer, who carried the replacement stock with him, suspecting that this may be a job that needed doing whilst on-site.

After the service the machine was given a PAT Test to check for any electrical issues and then a full operational test to check the machine was performing efficiently. The machine passed all the tests and it was clear that this floor scrubber dryer had been well looked after over its five years of service which proves the point that preventative maintenance really is effective.

Viper Fang 20HD

Viper Fang 20 HD Walk Behind Scrubber Dryer

For more details on the Viper Fang 20HD including details of how it compares to other models in the range please read the following article: http://sales.a3machines.info/viper-fang-20-hd-scrubber-drier-review/
For a copy of the user manual for this machine please visit: http://repair.a3machines.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2017/11/Viper-Fang-20HD-Scrubber-Dryer-Manual.pdf
For sales including Lease and Rental options please contact the A3 Machines sales team at http://www.a3machines.co.uk/

Annual On-Site Viper Fang 20HD Service in Cambridgeshire

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Viper Fang 24T Suction Rubbers Replaced for Boston Retailer

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 15:01:55 +0100

We received a call recently from the manager of a large retail store in Boston, Lincolnshire to tell us that one of their cleaners had dislodged the suction rubbers on their Viper Fang 24T scrubber dryer leading to a loss of suction. We sent an engineer along to the store, in Boston, Lincolnshire to assess the damage, replace the clip with a new one and get the machine back to full operational capacity. Not to be confused with its larger cousin in the United States, Boston is a small port town on the Lincolnshire coast where the local economy revolves around food production and transportation.

Relacing Suction Rubbers on a Viper Fang 24T

After loading his service vehicle with spares for the machines he had on his call list that day, our engineer made the journey over to Boston to repair the machine. The store needed to be kept clean at all times and keeping on top of the floors was a crucial part of this process. For this reason, the cleaners used a Viper Fang 24T Battery Powered Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer as its manoueverability meant that it was easy to navigate the fixtures and fittings dotted around the floor space.

Fortunately the damage to the machine was not bad, it transpired that the cleaner had broken the clip off the bar which holds the suction rubbers in place. This was a relatively simple repair job and it only took a few short minutes to fix a replacement clip to hold the suction rubbers in place and get the machine up to full capacity again. The machine was then given a working test to make sure it was working as expected and also checked to ensure there was nothing else that had worn and needed replacing.

Whilst on site, the store manager asked our engineer if he had any green scrubbing pads to that would fit the machine; the Viper Fang 24 model is fitted with a 280 mm pad holder which equates to an 11 inch pad. Our engineers always keep a stock of pads on the van so was able to supply them with two boxes of green pads and thus save them on the delivery charge. Our engineer also provided the customer with some cleaning chemicals for use with the pads and cleaning the floor. It’s worth noting that these pads can can be used on both sides so with two boxes the customer was left with a decent supply.

A3 Machines supply a range of floor cleaning pads for all types of floor cleaning machines, if your looking for Viper Fang 24T floor cleaning pads you can purchase them over the internet via the following link: Viper Fang 24T Floor Pads

Viper Fang 24T Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer

For more detail on the Viper Fang 24T please read the following review: Viper Fang 24T Scrubber Dryer Review
For a copy of the Viper Fang 24T manual please visit the following link: Viper Fang 24T User Manual

Viper 24 Suction Rubber Repair at Large Retail Store in Boston, Lincolnshire

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Viper AS5160 Scratching the Floor at Norwich Retailer

Thu, 16 Aug 2018 16:25:46 +0100

A customer called us recently complaining that their floor cleaning machine was scratching the floor at their store and requested a visit from an engineer to have the problem resolved as soon as possible. The retail store was over in Norwich, Norfolk, a city which, due to its rich history, sees a lot of tourism, meaning retailers and small businesses tend to flourish here.

Following what was an incredibly dry July, the heat had now been broken by heavy August rainfall which combined with the constant flow of customers coming into the store meant the cleaning team were busy keeping the floors clean. Afraid their Viper AS5160 scrubber dryer would continue scratching the floor it had been kept out of use, hence he urgency.

Investigating Floor Scratching Problem in Norwich

Our engineer travelled to Norwich to see how it was possible that their Viper AS5160 was scratching the floors. After spending some time checking over the machine the culprit was soon identified as an incorrectly fitted pad holder. Like many floor scrubber dryers the Viper AS5160 has the option of being fitted with a circular brush or a pad holder to which you can fit a multitude of floor cleaning pads depending on the surface your cleaning.

Having quickly resolved the scratching the floor problem our engineer spent time educating their cleaning team on how to correctly fit the brush, pad holder and various colour coded pads. The Viper AS5160 scrubber dryer takes the following 20-inch pads:

BLACK – Stripping Pad – Removes heavy dirt, sealants, wax.
BLUE – Wet Scrub/Heavy Duty Pad – Severe cleaning when wet, light stripping when dry.
GREEN – Light Stripping Pad – Removes dirt, scuff marks etc
TAN – Light clean/Buffing pad – Light – medium cleaning and buffing at the same time.
RED – Light clean/Buffing pad – Light clean and used for buffing.
WHITE – Polishing pad – To be used on a surface free of dirt for a high shine.

After educating the staff member regarding the correct fitting of pads, our engineer gave the machine a once over, the last thing he wanted to be called back to the same store after a recent visit to resolve another problem. During the check he noticed that the suction rubbers were badly worn and needed replacing, other than that all was well with the machine and it was put back into service.

Although no real repair was necessary the cleaning team was happy to have the machine back in service and welcomed the extra training that will ensure they don’t experience a repeat of the problem.

Viper AS5160 Floor Cleaning Accessories

Viper AS5160 Walk Behind Scrubber Dryer

The Viper AS5160 Scrubber Dryer is the latest version of the AS range made by Viper Cleaning who are a Danish company with a head office in Copenhagen and part of the Nilfisk group. They specialise in professional cleaning equipment with an aim is to exceed customer expectations with a range of reliable, easy-to-use and service friendly machines. Certainly, their machines have proved very popular and we have several customers who have purchased this model and the AS510 that came before. The Viper range extends from small scale carpet cleaner’s right through to larger machines intended for retail or industrial purposes.

If you would like to read more about the Viper AS5160 Scrubber Dryer please visit the following article where we discuss the machine in more details: http://sales.a3machines.info/viper-as5160-scrubber-drier-review/
To purchase the Viper AS5160 visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/viper-as5160-battery-powered-scrubber-dryer
To purchase pads for the Viper AS5160 Scrubber Dryer please visit: http://www.a3machines.co.uk/20-floor-pads
For a copy of the user manual please visit: http://repair.a3machines.info/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2017/11/Viper-AS5160-AS5160T-User-Manual.pdf

Cleaning Machine Scratching the floor at Norfolk Retail Store

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Floor Sweeper Demonstration – Louth Tennis Club

Wed, 15 Aug 2018 13:30:06 +0100

Clearing large areas of debris due to weather or activities can be labour intensive and quite a problem if you need to do it on a regular basis. The solution is the mechanical floor sweeper which are available in many sizes from small pedestrian models all the way up to ride on municipal road sweepers.

I mention this as we recently demonstrated two floor sweeper models to a Tennis Club in Louth, Lincolnshire. If you follow our blog on a regular basis you may recall Back in November 2017, A3 Machines Limited supplied Louth Tennis Club with a Gansow CT110 Ride-On Scrubber Dryer for use on their four indoor tennis courts which they are still using this machine on a daily basis.

At the time that we supplied the scrubber dryer they already had a floor sweeper which was used to clear the courts of any debris prior to washing the surface. However, last week we received a call to say that their sweeper had been condemned and could we please supply them with a reconditioned one.

Tennis Court Cleaning – Floor Sweeper Demonstration

The Louth Tennis Club is a privately-owned club which opened in 2011, it has three all-weather floodlit out door courts, four indoor courts, a tennis shop and a restaurant. They give coaching to people of all ages and abilities.

After discussing their needs over the phone and having the advantage of working with them the year before we were able to take along two reconditioned pedestrian floor sweeper machines that we felt would best suit their needs.

Demonstrating Debris Collection with a Nilfisk SW750 Foor Sweeper at Louth Tennis Club

The first floor sweeper to be demonstrated was a Tennant S8 and this was followed by Nilfisk SW750, both machines are of a similar specification and performed well on the tennis court. After spending some time getting to the know the machines they decided on the Nilfisk SW750 which they found to be more user friendly and manoeuvrable. Keen to get up and running with a replacement machine they made the decision to purchase the machine there and then thus saving on a later delivery charge.

Floor Sweeper Comparison – The Nilfisk SW750 Vs Tennant S8

Both floor sweepers are battery powered which allows them to roam untethered for many hours on a single charge, additionally they are very quiet which allows them to be used in noise sensitive areas.

Specification	Nilfisk SW750	Tennant S8
Dimensions lxwxh (cms)	99 x 80 x 62	119 x 72 x 91
Working width (cms)	72	67
Hopper Capacity (litres)	60	35L (front) 20L (rear)
Weight (kg)	68	77
Sound Level (Db)	59	62
Productivity (m2 per Hour)	1730	2500
Operation Time Hours	2 (3.5 with additional battery)	4

Choosing a Tennis Court Floor Sweeper in Lincolnshire

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Blocked Filter Resolved for Telford Packing Company

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 20:00:15 +0100

Recently we received a call from a packing company requesting assistance with their scrubber dryer which had stopped dispersing detergent onto the floor being cleaned. Potential causes for this could be a solenoid failure, pump failure, electrical issue, blocked hose or filter however we wouldn’t know for sure until an engineer had paid them a visit.

The packaging facility was located in Telford, Shropshire which conveniently is only 16 miles from our base of operations in Market Drayton. Telford is actually a relatively new town, comprised of smaller industrial settlements that merged in the 1960’s and 70’s. The town is named after Thomas Telford, who you may recall is a famous an engineer that developed numerous rail and road projects that linked places in the area together.

Scrubber Dryer Fault Finding

With his service vehicle stocked with spare parts we sent one of our engineers to the company headquarters in Telford, to troubleshoot the machine and get it fully operational again. The scrubber dryer with the problem was a Viper Fang 20HD which we usually find are very reliable, so he suspected the problem was probably a blockage of some sort, most likely a blocked filter. Whatever the cause without detergent being dispensed to the floor the machine would not be doing an effective job and unlikely to meet the cleaning standards they expect from the machine.

Upon inspection of the machine, our engineer found the root cause of the problem to be a very relatively simple one, it was in fact a blocked filter. Being on the detergent side of the machine it’s not that common for debris to become stuck in the filter however small particles can cause blockages in the machine hoses which can be difficult to remove. Viper have clearly thought of this and the filter is there to prevent such a problem.

After tracing the fault to the blocked filter our engineer showed the staff how to remove the blockage and as such, get the machine back in full working order again. Hopefully with this extra instruction the staff will follow the user maintenance schedule going forward as this trip could have been avoided if the preventative maintenance tasks had been carried out more regularly.

Viper Fang 20HD Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer

Viper Fang 20HD Scrubber Dryer

The brush is powered by a 560w motor whilst the vacuum is also powerful, controlled by a 400w motor. The detergent and recovery tanks can hold 61 litres of liquid which contributes to a productivity rate of 2,000 m2 per hour.

Here at A3 Machines, we are kept very busy across the UK with a whole variety of different tasks, from repairs and services to training and demonstration. In our experience many of the issues our engineers face are down to faults that can be totally avoided and result from improper use of the machines or a lack of preventative maintenance.

Blocked Filter Resolved at Packing Company in Telford, Shropshire

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Replacement Viper AS5160 Manual for Northwich Retailer

Fri, 10 Aug 2018 19:49:49 +0100

If you are looking for a Viper AS5160 manual then scroll further down this page where you will find a link; when your servicing and repairing a large variety of cleaning machines around the country you need access to numerous manuals and so we are building an on-line library.

This came in handy recently when a retail store in Northwich contacted us to report that their scrubber dryer that was not recovering dirty water during cleans and wanted an Engineer to take a look as soon as possible. We were able to route an engineer who was coming back from a call in Warrington to the store and take a look, unfortunately however he did not have the Viper AS5160 manual with him, but he was able to access it via his iPad.

Traditionally a market town, Northwich now has a population approaching 20,000 and so there is plenty of retail demand for smaller and larger retail stores who experience steady custom throughout the year.

Viper AS5160 Service Call

One of our engineers called into the store Northwich to see what he could do about this problematic machine; this job wasn’t on his original schedule for the day so hopefully it wouldn’t need any special parts to get it operational again. Should that not be the case he did have a different scrubber dryer he could leave as a replacement whilst he took their machine away for repair so at least they would be operational again. Our aim is minimal downtime for the customer to minimise impact on the business. We understand that keeping a store presentable in the face of regular customer footfall is important to our customers, especially when it comes to retail.

Our engineer was directed to the machine, which was failing to suck up the dirty water created as a result of the cleaning process. Scrubber dryers work by releasing diluted detergent from one tank in front of the scrubbing pad and then the soiled water is, in turn, recovered into a separate tank from the rear of the machine. Upon inspection, the source of the problem was easily identified, it turns out there was a blockage in the vacuum hose leading from the rear squeegee to the recovery tank which was causing a loss of suction, so the dirty water was unable to be extracted back into the recovery tank. Our engineer simply cleaned the hose, removing the mass of debris that had become lodged in the hose thereby clearing the path between the floor the and the recovery tank, so the vacuum motor could operate effectively.

Upon testing, it was clear the machine was back in full working order and ready to be used normally once again. The customer was very satisfied with the service offered by the engineer, including his advice about regular cleaning and preventative maintenance, which would ensure that further call-outs such as these would not be necessary.

Viper AS5160 Manual and Maintenance Schedule

Viper AS5160 Scrubber Dryer

Resolving a blockage in the vacuum hose could have been resolved by one of the machines operators however all too often we find those who were initially trained have moved on and not passed on the training they received. We highly recommend where possible hand over training is given and ideally a senior member of staff is trained so that they can then train new staff. It’s always useful to have a printed copy of the manual to hand that can be referred to during training.

You can download a user manual for the Viper AS5160 from the following link: Viper-AS5160-AS5160T-User-Manual.pdf

Please find below a chart taken from page 18 of the Viper AS5160 manual which you can print out and place near the machine to remind operators of the regular recommended maintenance tasks.

Viper AS5160 Manual Service Schedule

Blocked Hose on a Viper AS5160 at a Retail Store in Northwich

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Viper Fang Battery Charger Problems at a Frome Supermarket

Tue, 07 Aug 2018 16:09:29 +0100

It’s worth bearing in mind that here at A3 Machines we stock spare parts for current and past models of scrubber dryers from Fimap filters to the Viper Fang Battery Charger range. Retailing spare parts isn’t our primary business however our customers have maintenance contracts with us to service and repair a wide variety of floor cleaning hardware, so we need to ensure we have the parts available quickly to meet the SLA. If you’re looking for a spare part for a floor cleaning machine therefore it’s always worth giving us a call.

Last month you may recall one of our customers who maintains the floors a supermarket in the old market town of Frome in Somerset, got in touch to report that their scrubber dryer was not holding a charge. We sent down an engineer who after running multiple tests around the electrical system replaced the batteries which given their age were not keeping pace with demand. You can read this article via the following link: scrubber-dryer-battery-replaced-frome-retailer

The new batteries did the trick and all was well with the machine or so we thought until we recently received another call from the customer to report a similar issue. Essentially they reported that even though they had left the battery for their scrubber dryer on charge overnight, the machine had lost power very quickly when used the next day and they asked us to return and resolve the situation. The customer was responsible for the cleaning operations at a supermarket and relied on the machine to keep the floors clean which without the machine in good working order was going to be difficult.

Inspecting the Viper Fang Battery Charger

Having recently replaced both batteries in the machine and assuming the problem to be electrical we sent one of our engineers along to inspect the Viper Fang battery charger. Before leaving he made sure to stock his service vehicle with spare parts for this call and some other work that had been scheduled in along the route. The customer needed our help to rectify their issue as it could affect their business should they continue to be unable to clean their floors, washing such a large floor manually would not be practical alternative.

On arrival our engineer went straight to work to determine the root cause of the fault and after checking the voltage level on the viper fang battery charger determined that although the charger appeared to be working it was definitely not delivering a useful charge. This explained how even though the device had been left on charge overnight very little power had actually been delivered to the scrubber dryers batteries and when the machine was switched on it quickly drained what little charged remained there.

The original charger was swapped with the new Viper Fang battery charger from the service vehicle and after testing the machine again, our engineer was able to conclude that the battery was now charging properly once more, and the machine, a Viper Fang 24 Battery Powered Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer, could be used as normal.

The A3 Machines service contracts are designed to ensure your cleaning machines are always operational and if we can’t repair your machine on-site we will leave you a replacement machine until it can be returned in full working order.

In this case we were happy to return to site in order to replace the faulty viper fang battery charger and it hasn’t escaped our attention that perhaps in this case we should of replaced the battery charger at the same time as the batteries on our first visit.

Charger Problems on a Viper Fang 24 at a Supermarket in Frome

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Scrubber Dryer Leaking Water Repaired at Abergavenny Retailer

Mon, 06 Aug 2018 11:27:50 +0100

We recently took a call from a customer in Abergavenny who reported that their floor cleaning machine was leaking water when being used. Abergavenny is in the country of Monmouthshire and is affectionately known as the “gateway to Wales”. Situated on the English border it’s a popular destination for tourists and for those who like to shop the town has plenty of retail opportunities including the discount store operated by our customer.

Determining the Source of the Leaking Water

We sent one of our engineers out to Abergavenny to get a feel for the condition of the machine and isolate the source of the problem. The customer had informed us that the machine, a Viper Fang 20HD Pedestrian Scrubber Drier had been leaking water whenever it was powered on. This meant that the daily task of keeping the store clean and in keeping with company hygiene standards was made harder as instead of leaving the floor clean and dry it was leaving small puddles of water behind the machine.

Our engineer was able to trace the source of the leaking water by stripping off the housing and then turning on the machine to engage the main pump and generate some water pressure. It turns out that the root cause of the problem was a hole in the water filter where the filter had become cracked. The filter is located under the machine so its possible that the filter became damaged during use.

Viper Fang 20HD Water Filter Leaking Water

Viper Fang 20HD Water Filter

Our engineers carry a comprehensive stock of Viper spare parts with them on the van, the engineer in this case was able to replace the filter unit with a brand new one, thus rectifying the issue and resolving source of the leaking water. As always, before leaving the customers site, our engineer fully tested the machine, making sure that it was in full working order before handing it back over to the cleaning staff at the store.

Viper Fang 20HD Scrubber Dryer

Viper Fang 20HD Supermarket Floor Cleaning

The Viper Fang 20HD is classed by Viper Cleaning as a medium sized battery powered scrubber dryer that’s perfect for cleaning in tough and dirty environments. Variable pad pressure makes it possible to adjust for different floor cleaning situations and thereby allows pressure to be increased for the extra tough cleaning situations.

The machine has an ergonomic design for easy manoeuvrability and large 61 litre solution and recovery tanks and high capacity batteries give the machine a productivity rating of 2,160 m2 per hour. Standard and soft brushes available as option and the machine comes with an extra set of squeegees on board, ensuring the user can regularly change and clean part when needed. There is also an on-board charger for the battery.

To read more about the Viper Fang Range of Floor Cleaning Machines please visit: http://sales.a3machines.info/viper-fang-20-hd-scrubber-drier-review/

Fixing a Leak on a Viper Fang 20HD at a Discount Retail Store in Monmouthshire

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Warehouse Floor Cleaning with a Viper AS710R

Fri, 03 Aug 2018 13:27:33 +0100

A large manufacturer contacted us regarding the long-term hire of a warehouse floor cleaning machine for their facility in Manchester. We discussed their needs over the phone and given the size of the warehouse a ride-on floor scrubber appeared to be the best solution.

Being an independent supplier of floor cleaning machinery, we were able to review a customer’s requirements and offer a solution from a range of suppliers that best meets their needs. We also carry a large inventory including ex-hire and reconditioned machines that are excellent value.

Techtex is one of the UK’s largest suppliers of healthcare and industrial fabrics. Their two trading divisions manufacture a variety of branded, private label and generic products ranging from high quality wet wipes to non-woven geotextiles. Each division supplies many different industries.

Based in Manchester the company operates from a modern, 60,000 sq. ft manufacturing/warehouse facility and employs over 60 staff in its two divisions. Over 3000 tonnes of fabric pass through their premises every year making their distribution centre incredibly busy and putting a lot of demand on their warehouse floor cleaning team.

Warehouse Floor Cleaning Demonstration

We made an initial fact finding visit to the premises in Manchester to complete a survey of their warehouse floor cleaning requirements. After a review of the survey we agreed a date to visit their warehouse again to demonstrate a couple of ride-on machines which we felt would be a good match for their requirements.

We took along two machines to demonstrate which were a Viper AS710R and a Fimap MR65B, both machines are ride-on scrubber dryers and battery powered.

Specifications	Fimap Mr65 B	Viper AS710R
Working Width (cm)	65	71
Squeegee width (cm)	99	94
Solution/Recovery Tank litres	110 / 125	120 / 120
Dimension (l/w/h in cm)	150 / 68 / 132	158 / 76 / 123

We demonstrated both machines on the concrete warehouse floor and found that on this occasion the Viper AS710R cleaned the floor much better than the Fimap Mr65 B.

Warehouse Floor Cleaning
with a Viper AS710R

Warehouse Floor After Cleaning
with a Viper AS710R

As some areas of the floor were inaccessible, we also took also took along an attachment which can be connected to the vacuum pipe (see photos) and is extremely useful for hard to reach areas. It is a flexible hose with a metal wand which has a wet tool connected to the end, so if there is a spill or fluid leak, then the machine can be parked up, the hose fitted, and the spillage easily vacuumed up.

Viper AS710R Hose Attachment

The team at Techtex were delighted with the demonstration and decided to take out a three-year hire contract on the Viper AS710R. All maintenance is covered for the duration of the hire (with the exception of consumables). Another benefit of hire is that it is 100% tax efficient.

Viper AS710R on Long Term Warehouse Floor Cleaning Hire

To contact the A3 Machines machine hire team about hiring a Fimap or Viper Scrubber Dryer please visit www.a3machines.co.uk or call on 01630 661 596.

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Vacuum Hose Repair at Discount Store in Nantwich

Wed, 01 Aug 2018 22:24:14 +0100

Following a call from a discount store in Nantwich, Cheshire reporting that the vacuum hose on their floor scrubber dryer had split. Discount stores have become very popular around the UK and this store in the market town of Nantwich was no different offering a wide range of goods at bargain prices. Naturally being so busy the store was concerned that with the machine out of action they would struggle to keep the floors clean and required a quick resolution. We have a number of machine engineers so after capturing all the necessary details for the work report we sent one of our engineers to the store to make the vacuum hose repair or replace the hose if required.

Making a Vacuum Hose Repair

After a quick inspection it was clear that the vacuum hose (number 2 in the diagram below) which runs from the floor squeegee at the back of the machine up to the recovery tank had indeed split. The squeegee trails along the floor behind the machine capturing the dirty water which is then extracted up the Vacuum Hose into the recovery tank. With a split in the hose the suction pressure created by the suction pump was severely reduced due to the air being sucked in via the split in the hose causing dirty water to be left on the floor.

Viper Fang Suction Hose Connection

The hose on this particular machine was the original from when it was purchased five years ago and the split was down to general wear and tear which given the amount of daily use floor cleaning machines get is not that surprising. As our engineer carried a ready supply of spare parts in the van, he was able to make the necessary vacuum hose repair whilst on-site.

Nothing is more embarrassing than to be called back to a site to correct another problem so after replacing the vacuum hose the machine was given a thorough inspection to make sure the machine was in full working order.

The scrubber dryer was the ever popular Viper Fang 24 which after the final inspection was returned back into service ready for the cleaning team that evening after the store closes.

Here at A3 Machines, we are kept very busy across the UK with a whole variety of different tasks, from repairs and services to training and demonstration. One thing we see a lot of though, is the need to repair machines from the very popular Viper range of floor cleaning machines. However, in the vast majority of cases, these call outs are down to faults that can be totally avoided and result from improper use of the machines or a lack of preventative maintenance. In this instance though, the fault was not down to any misuse, but more a case of general wear and tear that happens from time to time when a machine is used intensely on a regular basis.

Viper Fang 24 Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer

The Viper 24 scrubber-dryer is a robust machine. Measuring 141 x 66 x 100cm, it is housed in moulded plastic but its size means that it is durable whilst also being manoeuvrable. It is protected by front and rear collision protection and an impact-proof cover. It works in virtue of two tanks, one of which releases clean water and chemicals. The brushes then scrub the floor and the dirty water is sucked up as the machine moves over it, depositing the dirty water in the second tank. This makes it very simple to dispose of the dirty water, and the 66-litre tank means the user can spend less time emptying and more time cleaning.

For a copy of the Viper Fang 24 user manual please visit: Viper_Fang-24T-26T-28T-User-Manual.pdf

Viper Fang 24 Vacuum Hose Repair at Nantwich Retailer

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Canteen Floor Cleaning Demo at Teagle Farm Machinery – Truro

Tue, 31 Jul 2018 16:51:08 +0100

Workplace canteens often have tough non-slip linoleum installed to prevent slips and trips, however abrasive surfaces such as these can be difficult to keep clean as dirt can easily become trapped making Canteen Floor Cleaning a tricky problem to crack.

This was exactly the problem experiences by Teale Farm Machinery who invited us down to their manufacturing facility in Truro to demonstrate a machine that would successfully keep their Altro non-slip safety floor clean.

Teagle Farm Machinery

Canteen Floor Cleaning Demonstration

Teagle contacted us to find a Canteen Floor Cleaning solution and after getting as much information as we could over the phone we arranged a date to go down to Truro and demonstrate a couple of machines we felt would be able to deal with the problem.

The first machine was a Viper AS380C Mains Operated Scrubber Dryer. This machine dries going forwards only. The other machine was a Karcher B40/10C, also Mains Powered, Scrubber Dryer which scrubs and dries going forwards and in reverse.

Specification	Viper AS380C	Karcher B40/10C
Brush speed (rpm)	140	1100
Operating weight (kg)	40	30
Productivity rate (m2 /h)	750	400
Brush motor (W)	250	2300
Gross weight (kg)	44	30
Solution / Recovery Tank Capacity Litres	15 / 15L	10 / 10
Pad / Brush Size (mm)	380	400
Dimensions L x W x H (mm)	780x415x590	520 x 470 x 380


Viper AS380C Demonstration	Karcher B4010C Demonstration

Working on a small area of the canteen floor, we found that the Viper machine did not clean the floor quite as well as the Karcher. This was due to the fact that the Karcher has two cylindrical brushes which applied more pressure than the Viper machine which was fitted with a floor pad.

Canteen Floor Cleaning Demonstration with a Karcher B4010C

Canteen Floor Cleaning Demonstration in Truro

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Wrangler Floor Scrubber Servicing at Rowan Foods

Fri, 27 Jul 2018 16:58:18 +0100

Ensuring your machines are regularly serviced is the best way to reduce breakdowns and maximise productivity and it’s especially recommended for older machines that are in constant use such as this Wrangler Floor Scrubber.

Factory Floor Cleaning at Rowan Foods

From a single butcher shop in London in 1935, Rowan Foods has grown to become a major supplier in making and developing retailer label prepared foods for the top UK grocery retailers i.e. Salisbury’s, Waitrose, Morrisons, Asda, Co-operative, Tesco, Subway, Greggs, and Aldi.

Now part of the larger Oscar Mayer group since 2001 they have successfully managed to maintain a high reputation for food quality which comes from their carefully selected suppliers and high standards of staff training and cleanliness.

To maintain a deep clean on their factory floors they use Wrangler Floor Scrubber Dryers, in fact they have four, one at each of their sites in Wexham. These machines are rugged yet maneuverable with large cleaning solution and recovery tanks and variable speed controls that allow for an almost effortless operation.

Servicing Wrangler Floor Scrubber Dryers

A3 Machines were contacted to service the machines and so we sent one of our engineers down to Wexham to put the machines through their paces, resolve any faults, descale the solution and recovery tanks, replace any worn parts and complete a PAT Test.

Some of the problems we found were low voltage on the batteries of one machine which indicates they were highly likely to fail in future and most of the machines needed new suction rubbers.

For replacement batteries we fitted four Leoch “Adventurer AGM” deep cycle batteries which use durable Absorbed Glass Mat technology that will cope well with the power demands of the wrangler floor scrubber dryer, they are fully sealed so no need to check the electrolyte levels any more.

The machines were given a through clean-up as part of the service both in and out and the black casing came out particularly well, so much so they machines looked new again when we had finished.

Servicing Wrangler Floor Cleaning Machines for a Wrexham Food Manufacturer

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Viper Fang 20HD Suction Issue at a Grimsby Retailer

Wed, 25 Jul 2018 16:56:39 +0100

It’s always worth checking over your machine before requesting a call out as this can save you time and money. This was the case recently at a retail store in Grimsby, Lincolnshire where we were asked to attend in order to resolve a suction issue with their floor cleaning machine. Grimsby is a large port town on the North Sea coast known for its trade – a place where retailers can fit right in!

Assessing the Cleaning Machine

We sent one of our engineers on his way to the retail store in Grimsby, Lincolnshire to see what he could find out about the condition of the machine and if possible repair it on-site. The customer had reported to us that the machine, a Viper Fang 20HD Pedestrian Scrubber Drier was generating zero suction when being used. This meant that the daily clean to keep on top of dirt and scuffing could not take place as the machine would simply leave the dirty water on the floor and not extract it back into the recovery tank on the machine.

Viper Fang 20HD Suction Hose Connection

Upon inspection of the machine, our engineer found the root cause of the problem to be a very simple one – the suction issue was due to the hose not being securely connected from the suction rubber at the rear of the machine, so the vacuum pump was basically sucking air into the recovery tank. It transpired that a member of staff had pulled the hose out previously (probably to suck up a pool of liquid) and not put it back properly, breaking the seal which resulted in the complete lack of suction from the floor. A quick re-connection was all that was needed to resolve the suction issue and get the machine back in full working order. This reiterates the earlier point – sometimes all that is needed is a thorough check of the machine to avoid a call out from one of our engineers.

Here at A3 Machines, we are kept very busy across the UK with a whole variety of different tasks, from repairs and servicing to training and demonstration. One thing we see a lot of though are callouts to resolve issues which could have been avoided by following the prescribed preventative maintenance procedures and operational training. This was certainly the case here, where a simple mistake through improper use of the machine resulted in a suction issue which was easily rectified.

Viper Fang 20HD Walk Behind Scrubber Dryer

With the ability to clean up to 2,000 m2 per hour and a manoeuvrable chassis the Viper Fang 20HD Scrubber Dryer strikes a fine balance between performance and durability. The machine is classed by Viper Cleaning as the Medium sized “Heavy Duty” model in the Viper Fang range, the number 20 actually relates to the 51cm cleaning width of the machine, i.e. 20 inches.

The machine comes with an extra set of squeegees on board, ensuring the user can regularly change and clean parts when needed. There is also an on-board charger for the battery. The vacuum motor is two-stage, meaning the pressure applied by the vacuum can be altered for different surfaces if needed. The brush is powered by a 560w motor whilst the vacuum is also powerful, controlled by a 400w motor. The cleaning solution and recovery tanks can each hold 61ltrs of liquid allowing the machine to be used longer before it needs to be emptied.

To read more about the Viper Fang Range of Floor Cleaning Machines please visit: http://sales.a3machines.info/viper-fang-20-hd-scrubber-drier-review/

Resolving a Suction Issue on Viper Fang 20HD in Lincolnshire

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Badly Damaged Karcher BR40/25 Repaired for Bristol Retailer

Wed, 18 Jul 2018 23:23:42 +0100

The head of cleaning for a major retail store in Bristol, South West England contacted us to report that they had a damaged Karcher BR40/25 scrubber dryer that needed repairing. As a major city in the UK, Bristol boasts a large amount of retail stores many of which are our clients, so we are often in the area.

Assessing the Damage

One of our engineers left our headquarters in Shropshire to make the journey down to the Retail Store in Bristol to assess the damage to the floor cleaning machine they used. The store had company standards to meet and part of this was keeping the floors looking immaculate for customers. However, this task was made all the harder after their machine, a Karcher BR40/25 Battery Powered Scrubber Dryer had become accidentally damaged falling down a set of stairs leading from the back of the storage area onto the concrete floor of the yard outside.

Upon first sight of the machine, our engineer could tell that this was not going to be an easy task. Then on closer inspection it became apparent that the fall had cracked the chassis of the machine, a problem he knew could not repaired on-site. The damage to the machine was too extreme requiring a full strip down and replacement chassis something we rarely carry on our service vehicles.

This meant that our engineer would have to take the machine back to the workshop in Shropshire where it could be stripped down and rebuilt with a new chassis. The machine would then be fully tested to ensure it was fully operation before being returned to site. Naturally this would take some time, so to ensure the store were able to carry on with their maintenance schedule a free of charge loan machine was then with the customer.

The customer was happy with this solution, as it meant that they could keep their cleaning operations in full effect and we could get on with making the extensive repairs necessary to get their Damaged Karcher BR40/25 back in full working order.

Repairing a Damaged Karcher BR40-25 Scrubber Dryer

Karcher BR40/25 Scrubber Dryer

This battery powered floor cleaner, from Karcher, is manually steered and features performance of up to 1600 m²/h. It houses a 25-litre “tank-in-tank” system, meaning that it is manoeuvrable due to its reduced size. This, in turn, reduces the amount of time it takes to set the machine up and empty the tanks when needed.

The Karcher BR40/25 is ideally suited for small to medium cleaning tasks and measures in at 800 x 575 x 830 mm. All parts are fully replaceable, ensuring longevity. It also comes equipped with:

* Roller Brush
* Battery and charger
* Straight squeegee
* Maintenance-free battery

Once we had received the replacement chassis it wasn’t long before we were able to rebuild the machine and deliver the fully functional, damage-free machine back to the customer and reclaim our loan machine.

Replacing a Damaged Karcher Chassis for a Bristol Retail Store

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Factory Floor Cleaning with a Leased Hako Scrubmaster

Fri, 13 Jul 2018 12:44:13 +0100

At A3 Machines we understand that many of our customers prefer to spread the cost of a floor cleaning machine, such as a Hako Scrubmaster, over the length of its use. Not only does this ensure your capital investment is minimal it also has other advantages including:

During the term of the agreement, you may also up-grade, add or delete equipment. Ensuring that your business has the right tools to deliver the highest level of productivity.
The equipment is fully maintained on a regular basis by specialist service personnel, thus ensuring maximum performance with perfect results on your floors.

This proved to be an attractive option for a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Bedford for who we were able to supply two machines at very competitive prices.

Dermal Pharmaceuticals Bedford

Founded by a doctor in 1963, Dermal is one of the few truly independent UK pharmaceutical companies. For over 50 years Dermal has focused on researching and developing novel dermatological treatments. Cleanliness being an essential part of the process where manufacturing of their lotions is concerned, they contacted A3 Machines for advice and to discuss buying options.

We started with a site survey to ascertain the floor type, area and traffic/footfall. The manufacturing and storage comprises of two large units, both of similar size but one having narrower aisles. The floors were concrete which were painted light grey in colour. There were lots of black marks on the floors caused by fork lift truck traffic.

The customer informed us that they would like to purchase two machines, one for each unit as this will save moving the machine around between the two and having visited the site to carry out a survey we recommended a Hako Scrubmaster B90 Battery Operated Scrubber Dryer for the unit with the narrower aisles and a Hako Scrubmaster B120 Battery Operated Scrubber Dryer for the other unit. Being an independent supplier of floor cleaning machines, we are not bound to any manufacturer and are able to suggest exactly the right solution for any situation. In this case we were able to supply refurbished machines which offer excellent value and due to the robust design still have many years of service ahead of them; as with all our machines they come with a 12 months parts and labour warranty.

Their next decision was payment methods and we discussed the options with them. It was decided that they would go for lease purchase. The benefit of this method is that it is 100 percent tax efficient and payments are spread over three years.

Delivery of both machines has now been made and full on-site training was given to the cleaning team including operational use and regular maintenance.

HAKO Scrubmaster B90 / B120

Hako Scrubmaster B90/B120 Comparison

Hako Machines Ltd was established in 1979 and now offers and extensive range of high performance commercial and municipal cleaning machines from a small wet and dry vacuum to large diesel road sweepers.

The Hako Scrubmaster range of pedestrian floor scrubber dryers offer high performance and efficient operation that’s ideal for use in medium and large sized areas.

	Hako Scrubmaster B90	Hako Scrubmaster B120
Working width cm	65	85
Squeegee width cm	95	110
Coverage (m2)	3,200	4,200
Solution tank (l)	85	110
Recovery tank (l)	85	115

Factory Floor Cleaning with Hako Scrubmaster

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Scrubber Dryer Battery Replaced at Frome Retail Store

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 18:29:07 +0100

The maintenance manager of a large retail store in the old market town of Frome, contacted us recently to report that their floor cleaning machine was cutting out after a mere 10 minutes of operation. In our experience this issue is usually caused by a faulty scrubber dryer battery and so we arranged for one our engineers to travel down to Somerset and find out if that was indeed the root cause. Located at the eastern edge of the Mendip hills, Frome it a lovely town that dates back to Roman times and is very popular with tourists, this demand has helped to sustain a healthily retail industry.

Scrubber Dryer Battery Testing

We sent one of our engineers down to Somerset to examine the machine and determine if the problem was indeed related to a faulty scrubber dryer battery. After giving the floor cleaning machine a once over, he discovered that one of the batteries in the machine was faulty and was simply not holding a charge. The machine in question was a Viper Fang 24 Battery Powered Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer which is powered by two high capacity 12-volt batteries and with only one working at full strength it wasn’t long before the output voltage dropped making the machine unusable. This was a major concern for the manager as the floors of the store needed to be kept clean in the face of scuffing and staining from regular customer footfall. Fortunately the current heatwave had meant that the floors had not become as dirty as usual however with talk of thunderstorms on the way it was vital the machine was back in operation as soon as possible.

Suspecting the problem was related to the scrubber dryer battery our engineer had ensured he had a stock of spare batteries and other Viper spares on his vehicle before he set off. He was therefore able to make the necessary replacement quickly and without much trouble. Whilst there, our engineer carried out a service of the machine, making sure all aspects of it were in full working order and that no other problems would surface after he left.

All was well with the machine, the only issue found was the battery and given then amount of use these machines get over the years its not unreasonable to find a battery in need of replacement. The machine has now been put back into operation and the customer was very satisfied with the work carried out.

Viper Fang 24 Battery Powered Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer

The Viper 24 scrubber-dryer is a robust machine. Measuring 141 x 66 x 100cm, it is housed in moulded plastic, but its size means that it is durable whilst also being manoeuvrable. It is protected by front and rear collision protection and an impact-proof cover. It works in virtue of two tanks, one of which releases clean water and chemicals. The brushes then scrub the floor and the dirty water is sucked up as the machine moves over it, depositing the dirty water in the second tank. This makes it very simple to dispose of the dirty water, and the 66-litre tank means the user can spend less time emptying and more time cleaning.

Viper Fang 24T Pedestrian Scrubber Dryer

Battery Replacement at Large Retail Store in Frome

You can download a user manual for the Viper Fant 24 from the following link: Viper_Fang-24T-26T-28T-User-Manual.pdf

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Don’t Wait for the Rain

Tue, 10 Jul 2018 13:53:17 +0100

The UK is currently going through a heatwave and many places in the UK haven’t seen any rain in over a month leading to suggestions of a hosepipe ban. It’s been so hot and dry in fact one our service engineers discovered the windscreen wipers on one of our service vehicles had become baked onto the windscreen.

Is your Cleaning Machine Sitting Idle?

It’s a fact that during spells of hot weather we notice calls to our engineers become less frequent and we equate this to the fact that cleaning machines get less use as floors appear to need less cleaning and machines sit idle as the temptation to sit outside in the sunshine increases. Although cleaning staff benefit from a more relaxing schedule and the chance to do other things than clean floors it’s likely that there are many floor cleaning machines out there have been sat around unused for weeks on end now and that’s not such a good thing.

Ask yourself the following questions:
Is the machine charged up and ready to go?
Has it laid idle for so long that some of the parts have seized up?
Have the suction rubbers gone brittle in the heat?
Has it missed its routine service because it’s been forgotten about?
Is the PAT test overdue?

The UK weather is very unreliable and will change at some point so it’s worth checking all the above now, so you are prepared for the inevitable. Please don’t wait for the deluge of rain and subsequent trail of muddy feet on your floors to find out the machine doesn’t work.

Its worth noting that many of the call-outs our engineers attend are related to the incorrect use of the machine or lack of regular user maintenance so this is also good time to train your staff if the correct operation and maintenance of the machine. Full details can be found in the machine’s user manual and if you need help locating a replacement manual or would prefer for one of our trainers to visit your site please let us know.

Heatwave Cleaning Machine Maintenance Tips

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Workshop Floor Cleaning Machine For Performance Car Centre

Mon, 09 Jul 2018 10:30:05 +0100

A3 Machines received an enquiry recently from a company in Telford who specialise in selling and servicing high-performance cars from makers such as Audi and BMW. Their customers are used to a premium service experience and so the company has high standards which includes showroom and workshop floor cleaning. Ideally, they needed a floor scrubber that could make light work of the job, especially in the workshop where it would need to deal with stubborn stains and other debris that comes with the movement and servicing of cars on a daily basis.

Before carrying out a demonstration we felt the best approach would be to visit the site, speak to the staff and carry out a free no obligation survey. The workshop floor comprised of ceramic tiles in a beige colour which showed every little mark and scuff; we were also able to talk to the staff and ascertain that staining was a common issue and with engine oil, break fluids and rubber tyre marks to deal with, the cleaning team needed as much help as they could get. With all this in mind we selected a couple of workshop floor cleaning machines that we felt would be ideal for the job and went along the following day to carry out a demonstration using a couple of refurbished machines. It’s worth noting that all our refurbished machines are serviced to a very high standard, all worn parts are replaced with new, they come with a 12 month guarantee and are performance tested.

Viper/Karcher Workshop Floor Cleaning

The two machines we demonstrated were a Viper Fang 24 and a Karcher B40C, both machines are battery powered which is ideal for mobility in large areas and operate as conventional Scrubber Dryers in that cleaning fluid is deposited onto the cleaning brushes at the front of the machine where it is scrubber into the floor and then extracted with a powerful vacuum at the read of the machine leaving the floor clean and dry.

Specification	Karcher B40C	Viper Fang 24
Length (cm):	121	141
Width (cm):	50	66
Height (cm):	114	100
Working width (cm):	85	81
Solution/Recovery Tank (litres):	40/40	66/75

Having demonstrated both of the machines workshop floor cleaning abilities, the customer opted for the Karcher B40C. The Karcher was the less expensive of the two machines with a smaller capacity however they were satisfied it was powerful enough to handle the task and they also liked the fact that it had cylindrical brushes.

AutoTech During Workshop Floor-Cleaning

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Having made the decision to purchased the Karcher B40C for their workshop floor cleaning we were able to walk them through all the options on the machine and took time to train them on the operational and maintenance aspects of the machine that will help them get maximum performance.

Choosing the Right Floor Cleaning Machine for Performance Vehicle Workshop

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New Irish Supermarket Chain Chooses A3 Machines

Fri, 29 Jun 2018 14:36:00 +0100

A3 Machines were recently contacted by <b>Home Savers</b> in <b>Limerick</b>, Southern Ireland. This is a new Irish Supermarket company who are looking to expand their business in Ireland over the next few years. It is hoped that they will open a further 49 stores within the next three years. The stores will sell an array of goods at a discounted rate, from chocolate bars, to cleaning products, electrical goods, furniture, luggage, the list is endless.

Demonstrating Floor Cleaning Machines in Ireland

In preparation of the opening of their flagship store, they were keen to ensure that they had the right floor cleaning equipment to maintain the floors in the store and to ensure the floor was clean before opening its doors to the public. Having ascertained the size of the store etc were able to recommend two machines and we sent our MD, Charles Lowe across the water to meet the store manager and to demonstrate the machines.

The machines demonstrated were a Viper AS5160 Battery Operated Scrubber Dryer and a Viper 24 Battery Operated Scrubber Dryer.

Specification	Viper AS5160	Viper Fang 24
Length (cm):	137	141
Width (cm):	60	66
Height (cm):	122	100
Squeegee width (cm):	79	81
Solution/Recovery Tank (litres):	61/61	66/75
Vacuum Motor (watts):	350	560
Brush Motor (watts):	450	560 x 2

The Viper Fang 24 is clearly a more powerful machine and larger machine which increases the productivity of the operator however in this case due to some of the isles being quite narrow, it was decided that the Viper Fang 24 was too large and therefore they opted for the Viper AS5160.

Irish Supermarket Cleaning with a Viper AS5160 Battery Operated Scrubber Dryer

A full demonstration was given in various parts of the store and they were very impressed with the result. It was decided there and then to purchase the machine which was brand new. Charles stayed and gave full on-site training to the store manager and two other members of staff. Additional training was given to the store manager to enable him to train future employees (train the trainer).

HOME SAVERS Supermarket Limerick Ireland – A little restricted as they were still stocking the shelves

This was an outright purchase and they have also opted to take out a service plan with A3 Machines which should ensure the machine works at its optimal level and reduces the chance of unwanted downtime through wear and tear.

Choosing the Right Floor Cleaning Machine for an Irish Supermarket

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