Are
there special tools I need for refinishing gym floors?
Yes. The KaiMotion Kit does not contain a T-bar applicator. Essential
sells a 24" heavyweight T-bar along with replacement pads.
Is
there any routine maintenance that needs to be done to the KaiMotion?
Yes. The bucket and wringer should be rinsed well after each use. If
finish is accidentally left in the bucket, let it dry completely, then
peel off the dried film and discard.
The
ergo handle is not swiveling like it should. Is there something wrong?
This problem is easily fixed and can be avoided with a little routine
maintenance. The swivel at the bottom of the handle (where the clamp
meets the handle) should be periodically lubricated with petroleum jelly
or white lithium grease to prevent sticking.
The
green finish pad seems to drag and takes too much effort. Why is this?
An insufficient amount of finish on the floor is likely the cause. This
allows the pad to dry out and drag. This is especially noticeable on
the first coat after a floor has been freshly stripped. The second and
third coats will not require as much finish. Increasing the amount of
finish by increasing the finger setting width will reduce the drag.
The same principle applies to the cleaning pad - adding more cleaning
solution reduces the pad drag.
Sometimes
after my first or second coat of finish has been applied, I notice hazing
under my bead of finish. Why does this occur?
There are a couple of reasons for this and they may be interrelated.
What is happening is that the just applied finish re-emulsifies the
existing coats of finish. To avoid this problem make sure your finish
application area does not extend beyond 50-foot "blocks".
After applying the bead, proceed immediately to spreading. Finally,
even though the previous coats of finish may be dry to the touch, they
may not be ready for recoating. Always allow at least 30 minutes of
dry time between coats - more time under humid conditions.
How
do I clean my pads once they have been soiled?
Both finishing and cleaning pads can be laundered hundreds of times.
Use hot water, a good detergent and tumble dry. Do not use bleach or
fabric softener.
Do
I need to dust mop prior to using the KaiMotion to clean?
In most cases, no. The dampened cleaning pad will pick up small and
large dust particles that pass through most dust mops. However, large
objects and paper items will need to be picked up prior to cleaning.
How
often do I need to change the blue cleaning pads?
Change pads on an as needed basis. The pads need changing when soil
builds up from the leading edge all the way to the trailing edge of
the cleaning pad. You should check pads frequently when starting an
area to gauge how often changing is required for the floor surface you
will be cleaning. The clean pads are to be stored in the wringer compartment
and the dirty pads are to be removed and stored in the black pad tray.
How much cleaning solution will I use and what is the productivity rate?
For cleaning, neutral cleaner diluted to 1:64 will clean approximately
4,000 square feet. The KaiMotion hold 10 gallons, so you should clean
about 40,000 square feet before reloading. It takes about six minutes,
including time to fill the solution tank and change pads, to clean 1,000
square feet. This is three times faster than conventional mopping and
faster than many auto-scrubbers.
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