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Mercury Floor Machines A-169-1 BOSS Floor Machine Apron – 17

Mercury Floor Machines A-169-1 BOSS Floor Machine Apron – 17", 5 lbs, with Bumper

Brand: Mercury Floor MachinesSKU: A-169-1In Stock – Ready to Ship
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Mercury A-169-1: 17" Apron with Bumper for BOSS Floor Machines

The A-169-1 is a 17" replacement apron with integrated bumper for Mercury BOSS-1 and BOSS-2 floor machines. At 5 lbs — 1 lb lighter than the 19" and 21" aprons — it is the mid-size option in the BOSS apron lineup, fitting through access points that the larger aprons cannot pass while covering more floor per pass than the 13" and 15" aprons. Installation uses three thumb screws, the same tool-free system as all other BOSS apron sizes.

A-169-1 Specifications and Compatibility

  • Model: A-169-1
  • Apron size: 17 inches
  • Weight: 5 lbs — 1 lb lighter than 19" and 21" aprons
  • Bumper: Non-marking perimeter bumper
  • Installation: Three thumb screws — tool-free, interchangeable with all BOSS apron sizes
  • Compatible machines: Mercury BOSS-1 and BOSS-2 Heavy-Duty Floor Machines

Where the 17" Apron Fits in BOSS Machine Operations

The 17" apron is appropriate for facility zones where the 19" and 21" aprons cannot operate due to access width — service corridors, narrow retail aisles, restroom service areas, and between fixed equipment with limited clearance. Compared to the 19" apron (A-171-1), the 17" version is 2" narrower and 1 lb lighter, which is relevant only when transporting the apron to upper floors via a staircase or when the access constraint is between 17" and 19". In terms of cleaning results, both aprons run on the same BOSS machine body and deliver the same pad speed, motor torque, and machine weight — the only operational difference is the 2" narrower path per pass. For tight zones, pairing the 17" apron with the 13" apron for the tightest access points provides the operator with a two-step width reduction using the same machine.

Apron Weight Distribution and Bumper Contact in 17" Zones

The A-169-1 weighs 5 lbs, slightly less than the 19" and 21" aprons due to its smaller deck area. This weight difference has no meaningful effect on the BOSS machine's total pad pressure — the machine weight (90–107 lbs depending on configuration) dominates the downward force calculation, and a 1 lb difference in apron weight is less than 1% of total machine weight. The non-marking bumper on the 17" apron serves a different practical role than on wider aprons: in 17" zones, the machine is more likely to be within 1–2 inches of walls on each side throughout the cleaning pass rather than only at direction changes. The bumper provides continuous protection against incidental wall contact throughout the full run in these narrow zones.

Specification Value
Model A-169-1
Apron Size 17 inches
Weight 5 lbs
Bumper Non-marking perimeter bumper
Installation 3 thumb screws (tool-free)
Compatible Machines Mercury BOSS-1, BOSS-2

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does the 17" apron compare to the 19" apron (A-171-1)?
The A-169-1 is 17" wide and weighs 5 lbs. The A-171-1 is 19" wide and weighs 6 lbs. Both install with three thumb screws on BOSS-1 and BOSS-2 machines. The 17" apron fits through narrower access points — service corridors and equipment aisles where the 19" model cannot operate cleanly. The 19" apron covers more floor per pass in open and semi-open areas.
Which machines is the A-169-1 compatible with?
The A-169-1 is compatible with Mercury BOSS-1 and BOSS-2 Heavy-Duty Floor Machines only. It is not designed for Hercules, Lo-Boy, or other Mercury machine platforms.
Does the non-marking bumper need to be replaced separately?
No. The non-marking bumper is integrated into the apron assembly. When the A-169-1 apron is replaced, the new apron includes a new bumper. There is no separate bumper replacement part for this apron model.
Can the A-169-1 be swapped in under two minutes?
Yes. Loosening three thumb screws, removing the current apron, placing the A-169-1, and tightening the three thumb screws takes less than two minutes with a standard thumb movement. No tools are required. The BOSS machine does not need to be unplugged between apron swaps.
Is the 17" apron suitable for stripping floor finish?
Yes, with the appropriate stripping pad (black) and pad driver installed on the BOSS machine with the 17" apron. The BOSS machine provides the motor torque and machine weight for stripping — the apron width determines how wide each stripping pass is. A 17" apron requires more passes per unit area than a 19" or 21" apron at the same machine speed.

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