A3 Floor Cleaning Machines

We received an email enquiry from a large public house in Nantwich , Cheshire asking for information on a scrubber dryer that would be suitable for restaurant and pub floor cleaning . They had previously bought a Victor Europa floor polisher from ourselves and were now looking to purchase another cleaning machine to deep clean their other floors. The managers were keen to have a demo of various scrubber dryers on offer, so we arranged a date to head over the following week and demonstrate a couple of machines that matched their requirements. Pub Floor Cleaning Machine Demo I’m sure you can imagine pub floors can get in a terrible state with the inevitable and constant spilling of drinks etc. Manual cleaning methods simply can’t deal with this problem efficiently so acquiring a modern scrubber dryer makes complete sense when it comes to pub floor cleaning. We took with us two scrubber dryers from Viper Cleaning, a Viper AS380C and the larger Viper AS5160 . Both machines are very...

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...

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 t...

Whilst we at A3 Machines offer specific services, such as repairs, training, services and sales, we also offer competitive lease packages, which enable our customers to take a machine from us for a fixed period and cost to suit them. Our trained sales staff have in-depth knowledge and experience to be able to recommend the right machine for any situation and budget. Detailed below is a recent example where we were tasked to specify a garage floor cleaning machine for a VW dealership in Cheshire.  The manager of the dealership was interested in acquiring the machine under a Lease Purchase contract and after making a recommendation we arranged to make a site visit the next day. Nilfisk SC401 - Garage Floor Cleaning Machine The workshop area was approximately 15,000 sq feet and contained eight bays as well as a central area.  Because of the nature of the work carried out, there were several areas which were badly marked with oil and rubber residue. Having made the site visit w...

Our service team recently attended a retail store in Ellesmere Port , Cheshire on the request of the manager who reported that their Viper Fang scrubber dryer had developed a traction drive fault and literally had “no drive”. Ellesmere Port is close to Liverpool and Chester and is a hub for retail due to it being the site of the major Coliseum Shopping Park . Evaluating the Traction Drive Fault One of our engineers made the journey across to Ellesmere Port in Cheshire to evaluate the machine and effect a repair to the floor cleaning machine. As a retail store in a busy shopping center the floors require daily cleaning to ensure the store is well presented in the face of regular customer traffic. Their Viper Fang 24T Battery Powered Pedestrian Scrubber Drier was an essential tool for the cleaning team who would be faced with the long and arduous task of cleaning the floors with a mop and bucket without it. The problem, according to the manager there, was that the machine had no d...

Through a quick Google search, a customer at a breakfast cereal manufacturer found our website, and contacted our offices to arrange for an engineer to service their Viper Fang 28T floor cleaning machine. The manufacturer was situated in Crewe , Cheshire , an industrial town where manufacturing has been a central part of the town’s infrastructure and home to many well known brands including BAE, Bombardier and Bentley motors.  The breakfast cereal manufacturer in Crewe had got in touch with our offices after noticing that the performance of their machine had begun to become noticeably less efficient. Being a food manufacturer the floors of the complex needed to be kept clean at all times which also helps remove trip hazards for the staff and ensures they meet their strict hygiene controls. The machine in question was a Viper Fang 28T battery operated scrubber drier and had been purchased second hand and used on a daily basis since it was bought two years prior. In this time...

The staff in the A3 Machines office took a call from a customer reporting an issue with their Tennant 5680 floor cleaning machine. The machine was used by the cleaning team of a specialised coating factory in Bollington , Cheshire , a small town close to Macclesfield in the North West of the United Kingdom. The company specialise in applying thin coatings to paper or film for various uses such as security applications. Keeping the floors clean at the factory is important to minimise the risk of contamination during the manufacturing process as well as preventing health and safety issues such as slip hazards. Naturally the cleaning team wanted the machine back in full operation as quickly as possible. Tennant 5680 Repair We sent one of our engineers over to Cheshire, to assess the floor Tennant 5680 battery-powered scrubber dryer which was failing to suck up water from the floor during cleaning. Scrubber Dryers work by applying cleaning fluid at the front of the machine which is th...

Having an excellent reputation for hygiene is essential for any businesses operating in the food industry and ensuring you have the right factory floor cleaning machinery such as a Hako B750R in place to manage that is an important part of maintaining a high standard. Morning Foods of Crewe Morning Foods of Crewe are an award-winning premier supplier of Milled Oats & Oat based products made for direct consumption and as Ingredients for the further processing across a wide range of uses from Cakes to Cosmetics as well as their popular Mornflake brand of cereal products.  The company have a long history which dates all the way back to 1675 when William Lea started milling at Swettenham Mill, near Congleton in Cheshire and the business is now run by his decedents of fourteen generations. Winners of over 50 awards for Quality, Consistency and Purity Morning Foods understand the need to maintain the highest standards of food safety and have contracted the hire o...

One of our customers in Chester asked for one of our engineers to pay them a visit due to an unusual problem with their Viper Fang 20HD floor scrubber. They reported that their floor cleaning machine was vibrating badly and as you will find out below was due to the pad retaining board. The store was situated in Chester, Cheshire, a walled city notable for its local retail trade, including the large Cheshire Oaks Retail Park and Broughton Retail Park. The store cleaning team had a responsibility to keep the floors in the store looking to a high standard and clear of any obstacles for customers. Given that the store had a number of fixtures, shelving units and other bays designed to display clothing, the staff needed a machine that could move around the store and deliver a rigorous clean. They chose the Viper Fang 20HD Battery Operated Walk Behind Scrubber Dryer . However due to the vibration problem it had been taken out of use and so urgently needed the problem resolving so the mach...

This was another occasion where, rather than being sent out to service or repair a machine, one of our engineers was sent to provide staff training. This time to provide Viper AS430B Training for a frozen food company located in Warrington , Cheshire . Warrington is close to Liverpool and Manchester and is connected to them by the M6, M62 and M56.  Warrington is also on the main west coast train line and a competitive local retail industry with high streets and retail parks offering variety for consumers. Viper AS430B Training At A3 machines, we would prefer machine users to prevent problems themselves by avoiding misuse and mistreatment of their cleaners, which is why we are always happy to offer comprehensive training on the correct use and maintenance of machines. Sometimes, when a store is newly opened, and they have hired an entirely new team, this fresh group of staff will need additional training from one of our engineers. This was the case with the frozen food store i...

The Prochem SX2100 Steempro is a professional carpet & upholstery cleaning machine that’s available in three models with different pressure levels, namely the Powerflo (120psi), Powermax (150psi) and Powerplus (220psi). With a “whisper quiet” silencer and powerful steam delivery they durable and reliable machines that have proven very popular with contract cleaning companies and carpet cleaners alike. Commercial Carpet Cleaning with the Prochem SX2100 One such company are Indepth Cleaning of Warrington in Cheshire who have two Prochem SX2100 carpet cleaners on hire from A3 Machines. Hiring is a flexible solution that’s ideal for contract cleaning companies as it ensures your costs are fixed, its tax efficient and A3 agreements include servicing and maintenance so you will never be faced with any unexpected costs or lengthy downtime. Additionally its flexibility allows you to return or change the machine should your needs change, which in the case of commercial cleaning contrac...

We received a call from a representative at a large multi-retail store in Warrington who reported that their floor cleaning machine was no longer charging. We stock replacement Viper Fang 20 parts and we suspected the most likely cause was the charger. The store was situated in Warrington , Cheshire which is close in proximity to Liverpool and Manchester and has good connections via the M6, M62 and M56 making it a popular location for a retailers, with high streets and retail parks offering variety for consumers. Assessing the Machine Our engineer made the trip from our headquarters in Shropshire to Warrington, Cheshire, to assess the floor cleaning machine at a multi-retail store. He was tasked with figuring out why exactly the machine was no longer charging and making any necessary repairs. Upon arrival, our engineer was also informed that the machine, a Viper Fang 20 battery-powered walk-behind scrubber dryer , was no longer releasing any water. He first checked the filter...

A request came in for one of our engineers to visit an office equipment supplier based in Warrington , Cheshire whose cleaning operative had accidentally broken their Nilfisk BA 530 Scrubber Dryer . With a history that dates back to the Romans, Warrington grew rapidly during the industrial revolution and was known for being a centre for the manufacture of chemicals, textiles and steel. It also very well connected being on the main west coast railway line and close to major motorways such as the M6. In fact our client is only a 60 mile drive from our base in Market Drayton and our engineer was able to visit the supply company promptly to see what could be done about their issue. Assessing the Nilfisk BA 530 Our engineer made the journey to an office supply company in Warrington, Cheshire. The company needed assistance with their floor cleaning machine, which had been damaged when an operative had got the machine stuck between some shelving and had aggressively pulled at it to try a...