Installing and connecting batteries
Note
In the case of the device variant with Li-Ion battery, the
battery is already installed and connected.
DANGER
Danger of fire and explosion!
Do not place tools or similar items on the battery. Risk
of short-circuit and explosion.
Smoking and naked flames must be strictly avoided.
Rooms where batteries are charged must have good
ventilation as highly explosive gas is emitted during
charging.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to the device tipping over!
The device may tip over when removing and installing
batteries.
Ensure that the device is positioned stably when remov-
ing and installing the batteries.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the control electronics!
The control electronics can be destroyed by reversing
the polarity of the battery connections.
Take care to ensure the correct polarity when connect-
ing the batteries.
WARNING
Danger to life from fire or explosion if batteries are
deeply discharged!
Incorrect charging of deeply discharged batteries can
cause a fire.
Do not start the device if the battery is deeply dis-
charged.
Make sure that the battery is charged before starting the
system.
1. Push the device approx. 2 m forwards so that the
steering rollers point to the rear.
2. Hold the waste water tank by the recessed grip and
pivot it sideways and upwards.
3. Fit the batteries in the pan.
4. Connect the batteries:
a Fit the spacers.
Illustration H
Spacers 340x40x10 (9.763-222.0)
1
Connection cable
2
Battery
3
80 Ah: Spacer 295x94x10 (5.642-034.0)
4
115 Ah: Spacer 295x94x23 (5.642-033.0)
Connection cable to the battery (-)
5
Connection cable to the battery (+)
6
b Connect both batteries with the connection cable.
c Clamp the connection cables to the (+) and (-)
battery terminals that are still free.
5. Pivot the waste water tank downwards.
ATTENTION
Ensure that correct polarity of battery cables is ob-
served when connecting/ disconnecting battery (+/- as
marked on the battery terminals).
ATTENTION
When disconnecting battery, ensure appliance is turned
off and disconnected from mains power supply.
ATTENTION
Remove battery cables one at a time, ensuring the ca-
ble terminals do not touch one another.
Activating the Li-Ion battery
Li-Ion batteries are delivered in transport mode and
must be activated before initial startup of the device.
1. Charge the battery (see "Initial startup/Charging the
battery"), this will end the transport mode.
Removing the battery
WARNING
Risk of injury due to the device tipping over!
The device may tip over when removing and installing
batteries.
Ensure that the device is positioned stably when remov-
ing and installing the batteries.
WARNING
Device tipping over
Risk of injury, risk of damage
Only remove the batteries when a cleaning head is at-
tached to the device.
1. Set the program selection switch to "0".
2. Remove the Intelligent Key.
3. Empty the waste water tank.
4. Push the device approx. 2 m forwards so that the
steering rollers point to the rear.
5. Hold the waste water tank by the recessed grip and
pivot it sideways and upwards.
6. Disconnect the cable from the negative terminal of
the battery.
7. Disconnect the remaining cables from the battery.
8. Remove the spacers.
9. Remove the battery.
10. Dispose of the used batteries in accordance with
statutory provisions.
Initial startup
Setting the charging characteristic
Before the initial startup, after a service reset or when
changing to a different battery type, it is essential to set
the charging characteristic.
DANGER
Danger due to the device inadvertently starting up
Risk of injury
Disconnect the spark plug connector or disconnect the
battery before performing any work on the device.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the battery
The service life and charging capacity of the battery can
be affected by an incorrect charging characteristic.
Make sure that the battery characteristic curve that
matches the battery is selected in the machine.
The currently selected battery characteristic curve can
be seen on the display or via the app in the "Device sta-
tus" area during charging.
Note
The charging characteristic can only be adjusted by
Kärcher Service.
Battery characteristics are available for the following
batteries:
● EXIDE GF12105V
● HOPPECKE TB115
● EXIDE GF12076V
● EXIDE FF12080W
● TROJAN 27TMX
● HOPPECKE TB80
● ZENITH L120185
Note
To enable the use of other batteries as well, a custom
battery characteristic curve can be created by the
Kärcher service department.
Charging the battery
DANGER
Risk of injury from charger!
Electric shock due to improper use of the charger!
Adhere to the mains voltage and fuse values specified
on the device type plate.
Only use the charger in dry rooms with sufficient venti-
lation.
The built-in charger is electronically controlled and suit-
able for all recommended batteries, it ends the charging
process automatically.
Note
By using a fast charger, the charging time can be reduced
to max. 2.5 hours (only for the lithium-ion version).
Note
The corresponding charging characteristic must be set
for each type of battery installed.
The installed battery is shown in the display when
charging.
The average charging time is a maximum of 14 hours.
The device cannot be used during the charging pro-
cess.
Note
The device has deep discharge protection, i.e. the
brush motor and turbine are switched off automatically
in operation when the permitted minimum capacity level
is reached.
1. Drive the device directly to the charger and do not
drive on slopes.
2. Plug the mains plug on the power cable into the
mains socket.
3. Charge until the display shows full charge.
Low-maintenance batteries (wet batteries)
DANGER
Danger of burns due to acid leakage!
Only fill the battery with water when it is discharged.
When handling battery acid, use safety goggles and im-
mediately rinse out any acid splashes on the skin or
clothing with water.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the batteries!
Using water with additives will void the battery's warran-
ty.
Top up the batteries using only distilled or desalinated
water (EN 50272-T3).
Do not use any foreign additives or touch-up agents.
1. Add distilled water one hour before the charging
process comes to an end. Observe the correct acid
level according to the battery label.
All cells must produce gas at the end of the charging
process.
English
Switching on the device
1. Insert the Intelligent Key into the control panel.
2. Set the program switch to a cleaning program.
The display shows the following, one after the other:
● Kärcher Logo
● Time until next service in hours
● Battery status and operating hours
● Software version
● Operating display
Illustration I
Battery charge state
1
Set water dosage (only for devices with an electric
2
water valve)
Set speed
3
Set detergent dosage (only for DOSE device vari-
4
ant)
The device is ready for operation.
Pairing with a smartphone
The "Machine Connect" smartphone app connected to
the device can be used to perform advanced device
functions:
● Set the type of cleaning head
● Set the maximum transport speed
● Switch the USB port off/on
● Set the after-running time of the brush(es)
● Set the after-running time of the suction
● Switch the speed-dependent water dosing on/off
● Manage the permissions of the yellow Intelligent
Key
● Restore the factory settings
Note
The possible functions depend on the device version.
1. Scan the QR code on the device with your smart-
phone.
Illustration J
QR code
1
Bluetooth® symbol
2
2. Install the "Machine Connect" app on the smart-
phone and start it.
3. Insert the Intelligent Key into the control panel.
4. Press the "+" and "-" keys on the control panel of the
device simultaneously for 3 seconds.
Note
The Bluetooth® symbol on the control panel flashes
during the pairing process.
5. Follow the pairing instructions of the app on the
smartphone.
6. The functions of the app are explained on the smart-
phone.
Note
The Bluetooth symbol lights up continuously when the
smartphone is paired with the device.
Note
The mobile phone can be connected to the USB port of
the device to charge the battery.
Maintenance requests
After a certain operating time has elapsed, the display
prompts to perform various maintenance activities:
Call
Interval (hours)
CLEANING VACUUM FIL-
10
TER
CLEANING SUCTION
20
BAR
CLEANING FILTER WA-
50
TER
CHECK BRUSH WEAR
100
CHECK SUCTION LIP
100
1. Carry out the indicated maintenance activity.
2. Press any button on the control panel to confirm.
The prompt is reset and displayed again after the in-
terval has elapsed.
Operation
DANGER
Risks during operation
Risk of injury
Release the driving lever in the case of danger.
Loss of stability
Risk of injury
Operate the pedal to raise/lower the cleaning head with
one foot only. Keep the other foot firmly and securely on
the floor.
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