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At a Glance Specifications Page 2 Introduction Page 3 Overview Page 4 Features and Benefits Page 5 Key Features Page 6 Machine Installation and Operation Page 8 Brush Applications Page 12 Floor Maintenance Basics Page 13 Narrative Bid Specifications Page 15 Recommended Stock Parts List Page 16 Green Cleaning Page 17

BR Vario II

ExSELLerate Series Sales Training Guide

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Machine Dimensions BR Vario II

Model Number 97607

L X W X H 20 in x 19 in x 6.7 in

51 cm x 48 cm x 17 cm

Weight 58 lbs. (26 kg)

Cleaning Path 16 in (41 cm)

Solution Tank 2.4 gal (9 liters)

Brush Speed 650 RPM

Brush Pressure 471 lbs. per square ft. 230 g per square cm

Brush Diameter 3.8 in (9.7 cm)

Brush Width 16 in (41 cm)

Power 120 V (60 Hz)

Pump Flow Rate 1.0 - 1.5 gpm (4 - 5.7 lpm)

Decibel Rating 73 dB

Power Cord Stub Cord

Extension Cord 50 ft. (15 m) - 3 wire

Productivity 4,306 f2 per hour 400 m2 per hour

Specifications

ExSELLerate® Sales Training Series │ BR Vario II

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Introduction

Product Mission The BR Vario II was designed and developed to be an industry leading floor scrubber capable of apply-ing cleaning solution and scrubbing all types of hard floor surfaces without limitation. The BR Vario II incorporates proven Tornado cylindrical brush technology allowing the unit to clean on virtually all hard floor types. This state-of-the-art brush technology allows the unit to excel at cleaning all floor types in-cluding grouted tile, Pirelli flooring, uneven, or porous hard floor surface. This unit is also designed in a manner that requires minimal operator training and will operate in smaller spaces than a traditional floor machine can fit. The BR Vario II cylindrical brushes counter rotate max-imizing performance, offering more versatility than a traditional rotary floor machine. The features found on the BR Vario II exceed those found on competitive floor machines in the market today.

Tornados Goal

To offer the cleaning professional a better solution for cleaning, scrubbing and stripping all types of floor surfaces.

To develop a unit that can allow the operator to clean with less water To a machine that excels at scrubbing grout and uneven surfaces. To position the BR Vario II as the preferred alternative to typical floor machines.

Target Market

This unit is perfect for the following environments:

health care environments where elevated sanitation, noise and environmental standards must be achieved.

schools and universities where clean environments mean improved test scores.

retail or hotel settings where round-the-clock clean floors and aisles signify safety and business suc-cess.

and for BSCs who must deliver maximum cleaning performance and speed, while reducing the total cost of cleaning.

The Tornado Commitment

Tornado Industries is a leading manufacturer of commercial cleaning solutions offering the most com-prehensive and innovative line of cleaning equipment in the industry. With over 80 years of industry ex-perience, Tornado manufactures a complete line of upright vacuums, floor machines, automatic scrub-bers, sweepers, wet dry vacuums, industrial vacuums and more. Selling through a strong network of national Tornado® dealers, we are committed to supporting the profitable growth of our dealer partners by delivering innovative and durable equipment that provides high profit margins for increased business growth.


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Overview

1. Cylindrical Brushes 2. Brush Release 3. Transport Wheel 4. Cord Strain Relief 5. Operating Handle 6. Solution Activation Lever 7. Brush Activation Lever

8. Transport Wheel Storage 9. Stub Cord 10. Handle Adjustment Lever 11. Solution Tank 12. Fill for Solution Tank 13. Release Button for Transport

Wheels


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Features & Benefits

Feature Benefit

Pivoting Handle

When pressed down, the handle rotates in multiple directions allow-ing the unit to be operated side to side, or in a straight line.

You are also able to perform edge cleaning and the unit reach spac-es a traditional floor machine can not fit.

Cylindrical Brushes

Utilizes two cylindrical brushes to clean / scrub the hard floor sur-face.

Increased contact pressure and high RPMs (660), at almost four (4) times the speed of disc units, allows the BR Vario II to get a deeper and more through clean without the need for high amounts of water and cleaning solution.

These state of the art brushes allow the unit to excel at cleaning grouted tile, Pirelli floors and uneven and porous flooring.

On Board Solution Tank Incorporates a 2.4 gallon solution tank. Allows the unit to lay down cleaning solution while scrubbing.

Large Transport Wheels Large, transport wheels are stored on the handle. Making transportation from area to area, or building to building a

breeze.

Removable Tanks The solution tank can be easily removed By quickly removing the tank you can easily fill or empty the tank as

needed.

No Tool Brush Change

An integrated spring allows for a brush change by simply pressing down on the brush cap.

This integrated spring allows for quick and easy brush change with-out using a single tool.

Handle Lock When in the upright position, the handle automatically locks in place. Allows for secure transportation.

Quick Release Squeegee

A quick release squeegee lever has been incorporated into the brush deck of the BR Vario II

Pressing the lever allows the operator to quickly remove the squeegee blades for easy maintenance or replacement.

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Key Features

The BR Vario II operates with two, counter rotating brushes. This allows the unit to almost “float” and makes operation a breeze without the torque or operator fatigue seen in trational floor machines. Also, the counter rotating operation keeps the solution contained between the brushes during operation.

1. Counter Rotating Brushes

While in operation, the brushes on the BR Vario II spin at 650 rpms and the cylindrical brushes apply more contact pressure than a standard disc unit due to the reduced contact area. With high brush speeds and up to six times higher pressure, the BR Vario II provides exceptional cleaning results, out cleaning any standard floor machine on the market today!

2. High Brush Speeds and Increased Pressure

The BR Vario II utilizes two cylindrical brushes designed to clean porous or even floors. This allows the Vario II to clean not just the sur-face, but inside grout lines and uneven spots more thoroughly than a disc brush.

3. Deep Through Cleaning

Over half a dozen brush options are available to order for use with the BR Vario II. The Vario II can used to polish, scrub or strip a floor and can be uses on a variety of hard floor types including:

Wood Raised Rubber Flooring (Pirelli Flooring) Ceramic Tile

4. Multiple Brush Options

Cylindrical Disc


Key Features

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The brushes are changed by pressing down on the brush cap and pulling the brush out. This simple, no tools method makes brush replacement or changing a brush to clean a different floor type a breeze.

5. Quick Release Brushes

By pressing down on the handle, it will pivot in multiple directions. This pivoting allows the operator to run the Vario II side to side or in a straight line. This also allows for cleaning right up to the wall, eliminating detail and edge cleaning by hand.

6. Multi-Directional Operation

The BR Vario II has a low profile with a height of only 6.7 in (17cm). This low profile allows it to operate under desks, partitions, urinals, and other obstacles. And, simply removing the tank allows you to even go under lower obstacles!

7. Low Profile

Two transport wheels can be fixed to either side of the unit and the handle folds down over the solution tank. The transport wheels make moving from one area to the next a breeze. Also, the folding makes storage simple and allows the Vario II to even be placed in a car trunk.

8. Easy Transport and Storage


Operation Tips


When the BR Vario II is unboxed you will notice that the top part of the handle is not attached (see below).

1. Raise the base of the handle by press-ing down on the handle release knob and puling up.

Installing the Handle

2. Remove the holding bolt by turn-ing the star handle screw counter clockwise.

3. Place the top part of the handle on the base and reinstall the star handled screw.

Operation Tips


1. Lower the handle by pulling up on the handle release knob.

Installing the Cylindrical Brushes (sold separately)

2. Pull out the park-ing assist stand and tilt the unit back.

3. Press down on the brush cap and push the brushes in.

Operating the BR Vario II

Raise the handle back into the upright position.

Press Down Side to Side Straight Line

Turn

Lower the handle to the operating position. The Vario II can be operated side to side, or in a straight line.

Press down and turn the handle left or right for the desired cleaning direction.

Operation Tips


Operating the BR Vario II

The solution is activated by pulling up on the black lever on either side of the unit.

The brush is activated by pulling up on the yellow lever on either side of the unit.

Transportation Wheels

Large transport wheels are stored on the handle for easy transportation. To install the wheels simply place them in the wheel lock located next to the yellow arrows on the left of the unit. To remove the wheels, press down on the yellow arrows and pull the wheels out.

Attach Wheels Remove Wheels

Operation Tips


Upright Storage


2. Pull out the park-ing assist stand and tilt the unit back.

3. Tilt back for storage.

Note: Leave the transport wheels on the unit when in the upright storage position.

Collapsed Handle (Horizontal) Storage

Note: Remove brushes before storing in the horizontal position to avoid flat spots.

1. Loosen the star handle screw.


3. Fold the handle over the solution tank for storage.

Brush Applications

Floor Care Application

Maint. Cleaning

Deep Scrub Stripping

Epoxy / Sports Floor Polishing

Wood Floors

Grout Cleaning

Bare Concrete

Horse Hair X

Soft X X X

Hi-Low X

Medium X X X

Grit X X

Brush Type

Horse Hair Brush

Soft Brush

Hi-Low Brush

Medium Brush

Grit Brush


Floor Maintenance Basics

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Stripping a Floor To strip a floor it is recommended to use the heavy scrubbing brushes or the extra heavy scrubbing roller pads.

1. Premix the floor-stripping chemical in a mop bucket. 2. Apply the solution directly to the floor with a mop. 3. Using the grey heavy scrubbing brushes or extra heavy scrubbing pads,

aggressively scrub the floor to be stripped. 4. Scrub directly up to the baseboards, doors, walls and carpeted areas with the

front of the brushes. The machine will not splash. 5. Vacuum or mop the dirty solution from the floor using a wet/dry vacuum or

traditional mop. 6. Rinse the floor with clean water, ensuring that all residual floor stripper is

removed. 7. Lay the new floor finish down following the floor finish label instructions. 8. Clean the brushes and brush housing thoroughly when finished.

Restoring and Maintaining a Grouted Floor For kitchens, bathrooms, locker rooms and shower rooms. . . When working with a grouted floor the Hi/Low brushes should be used. To restore a very dirty grouted floor

1. Fill the solution tank with clean water and install the red brushes.

2. Directly apply the appropriate cleaner to the floor to be cleaned.

3. Scrub the solution into the grout lines and allow the detergent to dwell.

4. After the dwell time continue adding water from the Vario solution tank to the floor while scrubbing with the unit.

5. Scrub up to walls, doors and fixtures with the Vario. 6. Remove the dirty solution with a mop or wet/dry vac and thoroughly rinse with a

neutral cleaner. 7. PLEASE NOTE: In most cases you cannot see a major change in the grout until

completely dry.


Floor Maintenance Basics

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Rubber or Epoxy Coated and Slip Resistant Floors Examine the surface to be cleaned and reference the manufacturer’s suggested cleaning procedure.

1. Determine the texture of the floor. A. Smooth surface, no slip resistant coating. B. Rough surface, varying degrees off raised slip resistant aggregate in the floor.

2. Choose the correct brushes or pads. A. Smooth surface: horse hair or soft brushes for general cleaning; light scrub pads for general cleaning and removing black marks. B. Rough textured surface: soft scrubbing brush

3. Premix recommended cleaning solution into the BR Vario II. 4. Scrub the floor thoroughly. 5. Vacuum or mop the dirty solution. 6. Rinse with a neutral cleaner.

Vinyl Floors Coated with Floor Finish

1. Install the horse hair or soft scrubbing brush on the unit (horse hair for mopping and soft for a deep scrub).

2. Fill the solution tank with desired detergent or restorer.

3. Scrub the floor thoroughly. 4. Mop or vacuum the dirty solution. 5. Rinse with clean water and or a neutral cleaner. 6. If appropriate, after drying, allow to dry and

topcoat or re-coat with floor finish.


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Narrative Bid Specifications

Specified Unit BR Vario II, Model: 97607

Summary

The specified unit shall be a 120-volt cord electric machine. The unit will incorporate two counter-rotating cylindrical brushes operating at 650 R.P.M. The construction of the machine shall be of ABS impact resistant plastic. The machine should have a low profile design with quick release handles and brushes. The handles will be free floating and include a pivoting feature that allows the machine to operate side to side or in a straight line. The unit will have a standard rotationally molded solution tank that is that is located directly above the brushes. The machine must have at least 5 cylindrical brush options and 3 cylindrical pad options. The warranty shall be as follows: 2 years parts. 1 year labor. Normal wear and tear items such as brushes are not covered.

Handle Design The handles will be free floating with a pivoting feature that will allow the operation in a side to side of forward backward motion.

Brush Design The brushes shall be 16” in length and 3.8” in diameter and of cylindrical design. The brushes are available with at least five (%) options. The machine should also accommodate cylindrical pads with at least three (3) options.

Solution Tank The solution tank shall be rotationally molded plastic and removable without tools. The tank will incorporate a quick, no-hands connection and have a lid.

Pump The pump shall be a through flow 120volt pump with an impulse injection button located at the operator controls.

Machine Construction

The machine shall be constructed of ABS impact resistant plastic

Safety Features The main power switch will incorporate a dead man switch and be operated by a safety handle that will not allow the machine to operate without the operator.

Floating Operation

When in operation the brushes shall turn in a counter rotating fashion, allowing the unit to freely float on the floor surface.

Brush Motor The brush motor shall be 120 volt with a built-in overload protection.

Belts and Gears The belts will be toothed and approximately 1” in width. The gears will be constructed of hardened steel.

Quick Release Squeegee Blades

The unit shall incorporate two (2), quick release squeegee blades. The blades shall be removed by the quick release lever on either side of the brush deck.


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Recommended Stocking Parts List

Part Number Description Qty K47622500 Soft Scrub Brush 2 K47622490 Medium Scrub Brush 2 K47622510 Hi-Low Grout Brush 2 K47622520 Grit Scrub Brush 2 K47622740 Horse Hair Brush 2

Brushes

Accessories Part Number Description Qty K47622280 Cylindrical Pad Shaft 2 K63694530 20-pc. Light Scrub / Polishing Pack 2 K63694520 20-pc. Extra Heavy Scrubbing Pad Pack 2 K63694510 20-pc. Heavy Scrubbing Pad Pack 2 K63693880 20-pc. Polishing Pad Pack 2


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Tornado Industries, Inc. is committed to creating a clean, safe and healthy workplace environment through the use of innovative cleaning technology developed to minimize the impact of cleaning on in-door and outdoor environments. At Tornado, we care deeply about our planet and realize the cleaning industry is in a position to make positive and profound contributions to the environment, ensuring that our children and our children’s children inherit a sustainable and healthy planet. That’s why we carefully design our machines to deliver not only the latest innovation, but also green features to enhance indoor air quality (IAQ), use less water and chemicals, create less noise, and produce less moisture. Tornado embraces the following ecological and corporate values through green and healthy practices: 1. Water conservation: Our products, such as our carpet extractors, deliver adjustable solution control for safe, healthy and fast-drying floors that eliminate mold and mildew. Our cylindrical brush floor ma-chines use 30% less water. The design of cylindrical brush machines minimizes splashing and over spray by containing water within the machine housing. Cylindrical brush machines have six times the contact pressure of a conventional rotary brush machine, which not only helps reduce water usage, but also improves worker productivity and reduces labor costs. 2. Less chemicals: Due to recent green legislation and the development of new cleaning standards, all of our cylindrical brush machines and carpet extractors are designed to use less chemicals as well as provide increased rotations per minute (RPMs). The adjustable head pressure helps to minimize the need for powerful and potentially harmful chemicals. Our carpet extractors have enhanced vacuum sys-tems that limit the possibility of mold and mildew from developing and speed carpet-drying time. The result? Areas cleaned are ready for use faster and are safer for building occupants. 3. IAQ Enhancement: Vacuum cleaners including uprights, backpacks and canisters can release dust and debris into the air if they are not designed with advanced infiltration systems. That’s why Tornado has developed a comprehensive product family of high-filtration vacuums with true HEPA filtration to minimize dust and exhaust from escaping the vacuum. All of our carpet care cleaning equipment has been Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI) and Tandus Industries tested and approved for green cleaning. What’s more, many of our UHS Ultra High Speed machines have passive vacuum systems to trap con-taminants before they become airborne. 4. Reusable and Recyclable: Our machines are designed with durable polypropylene tanks, housings and other components that are recyclable after the machine is no longer in use. All Tornado machines proudly display the recyclable logo. Our long lasting, deep cycle, rechargeable batteries increase run time and minimize down time and time spent on battery maintenance. Our cylindrical brush technology creates less environmental waste by utilizing one cylindrical pad to every 100 rotary brush pads, in-creases the productivity of your maintenance staff with less time spent on pad maintenance and replacement. 5. U.S. Green Building Council Member: We support standards and the criteria established by certification bodies such as the U.S. Green Building Council, The Carpet and Rug Institute’s (CRI) Green Label Certification program, the Green Seal GS-37 standards, and more.

Tornado’s Commitment to

Environmental Sustainability


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