A3 Floor Cleaning Machines

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 circui

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 p

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 th

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 cu

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 cove

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 usable condition and the customer was keen to have the machine operational again to maintain the floor the of the

Our A3 engineers have such a detailed knowledge of the equipment they service we find they are well placed to provide cleaning machine training , also being mobile gives them the advantage of being able to provide that training at a customer’s site. Having staff trained in the operation and maintenance procedures of a machine will save you down time and money, it also makes sense from a health and safety perspective. One company we deal with on a regular basis who appreciate the need to train their staff are B&M stores and recently they requested an engineer to visit their Kettering store to provide cleaning machine training to the cleaning team there. Kettering is a medium sized town in the county of Northamptonshire that had great transport links to the midlands and to London via public transport and local motorway access. Providing Cleaning Machine Training A3 Machines always give full on-site training with the delivery of every machine but over time you generally find

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 ext

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 singl

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 Powe

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

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.

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

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

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-

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 engi

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

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