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500ze

*ym180*

YM180

Rev. 03 (8-2013)

CloudMaker

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Technology

Air Sweeper

Operator Manual

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Page 1: ...500ze ym180 YM180 Rev 03 8 2013 CloudMaker Technology Air Sweeper Operator Manual To view print or download the latest manual visit www tennantco com manuals Global...

Page 2: ...o not use this machine on soil grass artificial turf or outdoor carpet surfaces Do not use the machine other than described in this Operator Manual Tennant UK Cleaning Solutions Ltd Bankside Falkirk F...

Page 3: ...splay 27 Brush Information 28 How The Machine Works 28 Pre Operation Checklist 29 Post Operation Checklist 29 Starting The Machine 30 Turning Off The Machine 30 Page While Operating The Machine 31 Swe...

Page 4: ...ystem Reservoir 70 Tilting Lowering The Cab 71 Tilting The Cab 71 Lowering The Cab 71 Tilting Lowering The Hopper Manually 72 Tilting The Hopper Manually 72 Lowering The Hopper Manually 73 Towing Tran...

Page 5: ...orized Unless operator manual is read and understood Unless mentally and physically capable of following machine instructions If it is not in proper operating condition In areas that are too dark to s...

Page 6: ...trained personnel Use cardboard to locate leaking hydraulic fluid under pressure The use of incompatible battery chargers may damage battery packs and potentially cause a fire hazard Use Tennant supp...

Page 7: ...l Before Welding Located on right panel Do Not Operate Machine Without Cab Lock Down Bracket Installed Located on windshield Do Not Operate Machine Without Cab Lock Down Bracket Installed Located on r...

Page 8: ...tion Machines with optional spray wand only Lift Arm Pinch Point Stay Clear Of Hopper Lift Arms Read Operator Manual Remove Key From Machine Refer To Workshop Manual Located on front of hopper Read Ma...

Page 9: ...on box cover Only Properly Trained Personnel Are Permitted To Charge Battery Packs Read Operator Manual Remove Key From Machine Refer To Workshop Manual Located on top of battery connection box cover...

Page 10: ...Of Battery Pack Located underneath side panel on center of both battery packs A Rated Sound Power Level Per CE Compliance Located on operator seat base Battery Pack Cart Location Located underneath si...

Page 11: ...rk lights 5 Headlights Turn signals 6 Right access door 7 Vacuum fan access door 8 Right brush 9 CloudMaker Dust suppression 10 Spray jets Dust suppression 11 Rear view camera Optional 12 Water tank 1...

Page 12: ...eater Fan Switch 8 Air Conditioner Switch Optional 9 12 Volt Outlet 10 MD3 Machine Management System Display 11 Hazard Warning Light Switch 12 Overhead Work Light Switch 13 Warning Beacon Audible Alar...

Page 13: ...arking Brake Lever 2 Brush Pressure Adjustment Knob 3 Water Flow Control Knob 4 Accelerator Pedal 5 Brake Pedal 6 Steering Wheel 7 Steering Wheel Height Adjustment Handle 8 Headlight and Multifunction...

Page 14: ...nal Light 4 Way Hazard Light Brush Pressure Air Conditioner Option Vacuum Fan Speed Parking Brake Horn Bright Headlights Warning Beacon Overhead Lights Operating Lights Dust Suppression 0 Windshield D...

Page 15: ...the Drive lever into the reverse position and press the accelerator pedal BRUSH LEVERS Use the Brush levers to adjust the brush path width and edge sweep PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR RED The Parking brake...

Page 16: ...peed knob clockwise to increase the speed of both brushes and counterclockwise to decrease the speed of both brushes 12 VOLT OUTLET Remove the cover to access the 12 volt outlet WINDSHIELD DEFROSTER S...

Page 17: ...n reach speeds of up to 12 km h 8 mph when in this mode The brushes lower and begin rotating the vacuum head lowers and the vacuum fan begins operating when the machine is placed into Work Mode 1 Work...

Page 18: ...s available only five times per hour for up to 5 minutes per boost period 25 minutes total per hour The vacuum fan speed will be limited to 2300 rpm for the remainder of the hour after the five boost...

Page 19: ...uum fan speed can again be set above 2400 rpm for up to an additional 5 minutes If this is not done before the end of 5 minutes the vacuum fan speed control system will automatically reduce the fan sp...

Page 20: ...HAZARD WARNING LIGHT SWITCH Use the Hazard warning light switch to activate the hazard lights WARNING BEACON AUDIBLE ALARM SWITCH Use the 3 position Warning beacon audible alarm switch to activate th...

Page 21: ...ause the air conditioner is electrically powered it draws additional energy from the batteries Hours of operation for machine are reduced when the air conditioner is operating The MD3 machine manageme...

Page 22: ...n areas where some dust suppression wet sweeping is necessary Only the brush head spray jets and vacuum tube spray jets operate in this mode The CloudMaker nozzle continues to rotate to keep the spray...

Page 23: ...BRAKE LEVER Pull the Parking brake lever to engage the parking brake To disengage the parking brake slightly lift the Parking brake lever press the button and completely lower the lever ACCELERATOR P...

Page 24: ...On Rotate the knob to the first click Headlights On Rotate the knob to the second click Bright Headlights On Push the lever down Bright Headlights Off Pull the lever up Flash Bright Headlights Pull t...

Page 25: ...e backrest and seat The weight adjustment knob controls the firmness of the seat The front to back adjustment lever adjusts the seat position SEAT BELTS FOR SAFETY Before starting machine adjust seat...

Page 26: ...Battery isolation button isolates the 72 volt battery system from the rest of the machine Always engage the Battery Isolation button when charging removing or installing battery packs Push in the Batt...

Page 27: ...tery pack There is an indicator bar and corresponding voltage display showing how much charge is remaining in each battery pack The bars lower and the voltage gets smaller as amount of charge availabl...

Page 28: ...le The lower hour panel displays the current amount of time the machine has been operated The lower trip hour panel is resettable Press the F1 button to reset the lower hour panel Press the Scroll up...

Page 29: ...Menu screen Press the F4 Button to access the Information Screen Use the Scroll Up button or Scroll Down button to scroll through and select data from the Menu and press the OK button to access a men...

Page 30: ...ove heavier material PET Polyethylene Terephthalate Heavy Duty Brush Recommended for areas where there is a heavy build up of debris The stiffer thicker bristles provide more aggressive digging action...

Page 31: ...ace Ensure both battery packs are fully charged Both battery packs must be fully charged before the machine is used Ensure all controls gauges and indicators function properly POST OPERATION CHECKLIST...

Page 32: ...f driver is not completely seated in the operator seat FOR SAFETY When starting machine keep foot on brake and drive lever in neutral 2 Turn the key switch clockwise to turn on machine TURNING OFF THE...

Page 33: ...e down Always raise the brushes and nozzle prior to moving over curbs Never drive over curbs at a high speed or at a 90_angle Approach curbs at approximately a 45_ angle In rare circumstances one rear...

Page 34: ...eeping path NOTE The brush path width can be widened so the machine can clean along curbs without the tires rubbing against the curb and narrowed so the machine can sweep in hard to reach areas 10 Act...

Page 35: ...h grades greater than 20 The drive motor could overheat and shut down if the machine is operated on ascents greater than 20 A yellow bar appears at the top of the MD3 machine management system display...

Page 36: ...e the rear water tank door is closed The water tank could be damaged if the door is left open 2 Set the parking brake and place the Drive lever into neutral 3 Place the machine into either Work Mode 1...

Page 37: ...ompletely raise the hopper until it stops WARNING Lift arm pinch point Stay clear of hopper lift arms FOR SAFETY When using machine make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper Do n...

Page 38: ...te wander hose while driving 1 Stop the machine place the Drive lever into neutral and set the parking brake 2 Raise the hopper See RAISING LOWERING THE HOPPER section of this manual for additional in...

Page 39: ...ng NOTE If the wander hose becomes blocked carefully squeeze along the entire length of hose until the blockage is found Carefully squeeze the blocked area until the obstruction breaks loose 13 When f...

Page 40: ...r lid latches must be unlocked and open to empty debris from the hopper 4 Place the machine into either Work Mode 1 or Work Mode 2 FOR SAFETY When using machine make sure adequate clearance is availab...

Page 41: ...clearance is available before raising hopper Do not raise hopper when machine is on an incline 5 Press and hold the top of the Hopper raise lower switch to completely raise the hopper until it stops...

Page 42: ...G Lift arm pinch point Stay clear of hopper lift arms 12 Pull the safety pin from the rear bumper pull the handle and open the water tank door 13 Disconnect the water tank door retainer chain from the...

Page 43: ...r to clean the vacuum fan assembly WARNING Do not spray people or animals Severe personal injury can result Wear eye protection Hold sprayer with two hands 6 When finished cleaning the vacuum fan asse...

Page 44: ...g Battery Pack 2 Voltage Low Battery BMS detects battery voltage has reached 70 volts Recharge Battery Pack 2 Warning Vehicle Over Speed Machine travelling at excessive speed Apply brake to slow down...

Page 45: ...ow stop machine and allow drive motor to cool Warning Fan Speed Restrict 1 Fan speed set above 2400 rpm for longer than five minutes Stop machine place Drive lever in neutral turn off machine turn on...

Page 46: ...Check the water tank level Do Not operate the pressure washer if the water tank is low or empty See CHECKING FILLING THE WATER TANK section of this manual 3 Remove the pressure washer wand from the st...

Page 47: ...ccess door REAR VIEW CAMERA OPTION Use the Rear view camera to check areas behind the machine when backing up the machine Refer to the rear view camera manual for operation instructions RADIO AND COMP...

Page 48: ...ht in brush drive mechanism Remove debris from brush drive mechanism Brush drive failure Call authorized service representative Improper brushes Install correct brushes Refer to Brush Information or c...

Page 49: ...not properly connected Properly connect battery packs Machine not reaching correct speed Battery packs not completely charged Charge battery packs Parking brake engaged Release parking brake Wander ho...

Page 50: ...p Alarm ON X X X X X Pressure Washer ON X X X ON Pressure Washer Switch ON 10 Additional Notes 1 If hopper is raised machine speed is limited to 25 of normal speed Accelerator pedal does not control m...

Page 51: ...nd rear battery locks are properly engaged Ensure battery isolation button is operational 4 O 2 Hydraulic fluid reservoir Check fluid level HYDO 1 O 4 Water tank Check water level 1 O 5 Tires Check pr...

Page 52: ...wear and damage 1 Check brush arms and brush arm swivels for wear and damage 4 Check brush motors for leaks and damage 4 Check cast iron skid for wear and damage Adjust as necessary 2 Check vacuum no...

Page 53: ...s 1 T 5 Tires Check tread depth 4 Torque lug nuts 5 each wheel 20 T Wander hose Check hose for wear and damage 1 Check adapter seal on hopper for wear and damage 1 T 13 Air conditioner Check hoses and...

Page 54: ...onents listed below at the intervals in the maintenance chart 1 Brush arms 2 Front trailing arms 3 Right and left hopper door arm 4 Right and left hopper lift cylinders upper and lower 5 Cab pivots 6...

Page 55: ...hydraulic fluid in the reservoir Damage to the machine hydraulic system may result 5 Apply a light film of hydraulic fluid onto the filler cap gasket before reinstalling the cap onto the reservoir 6 A...

Page 56: ...solation button daily The machine should not start after the button is engaged Ensure the lock holds the Battery isolation button down when the lock is engaged BATTERY PACKS Do not allow operators or...

Page 57: ...on both sides of the machine to allow access to the charging terminals ATTENTION The 500ze charging bays must at all times be kept clean and dry and clear of all other machines and equipment The 500z...

Page 58: ...ry pack connection box The red LED illuminates for approximately two minutes while the BMS Battery Maintenance System and battery charger conduct a start up check The red LED will flash if the battery...

Page 59: ...cable from the power terminal NOTE To ensure there is no current to the power cable always connect the power cable before connecting communication cable 15 Neatly arrange charger cables safely off th...

Page 60: ...Battery Isolation button 19 Lower and secure the side covers BATTERY 12 VOLT FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface place drive lever in neutral set parking brake turn of...

Page 61: ...Right Side Position Lights Instrument Feed 15 A Main Beam 10 A Right Side Dipped Beam 10 A Left Side Dipped Beam 4 A Fog Lights 10 A Work Lights 4 A Main Lights Switch Feed Fuse Box 2 Rating Circuit P...

Page 62: ...with the provided tool 3 Remove the brush from the brush drive 4 Install the new brush Rotate the right brush clockwise and the left brush counterclockwise until all the allen screws slide into the s...

Page 63: ...ex nuts 3 Adjust the pitch front to rear angle Loosen the four hex screws Adjust the angle of the brush assembly Tighten the hex screws 4 Reinstall the brush assembly cover BRUSH ARMS Check the brush...

Page 64: ...to 2200 rpm 2 Operate the machine and listen for the nozzle flap vibration It should be possible to hear the flap vibration inside the cab but the noise should not be so excessive that it disturbs pe...

Page 65: ...edges are 19 mm 0 75 in from the ground Ensure the cast iron skid is level with the vacuum nozzle skid Check the cast iron skid for wear and damage every 450 hours of operation SPRAY JETS Clean the s...

Page 66: ...ce place drive lever in neutral set parking brake turn off machine and remove key DRAIN CAP FILTER Check the drain cap filter for damage and clean the filter weekly WATER TANK DOOR RETAINER CHAIN Chec...

Page 67: ...LS Check the seals on the hopper door hopper inlet and vacuum fan access door weekly for wear or damage HOPPER DRAIN SEAL Check the hopper drain seal for wear and damage every 450 hours of operation H...

Page 68: ...per external drain tube for wear and damage every 450 hours of operation HOPPER DOOR SCREEN Check the hopper door screen for wear and damage every 450 hours of operation VACUUM FAN ACCESS DOOR Check t...

Page 69: ...eck the windshield wiper blade for wear and damage every 450 hours of operation Replace when necessary REAR VIEW CAMERA OPTION Check the rear view camera every 450 hours of operation Clean the camera...

Page 70: ...ion PARKING BRAKE LEVER Check the operation of the Parking brake lever after every 450 hours of operation TIRES Check the tires for damage and the tire pressure daily The proper air pressure is 648 35...

Page 71: ...on level surface place drive lever in neutral set parking brake turn off machine and remove key Check the wander hose and the adapter seal on the hopper for wear and damage every 450 hours of operatio...

Page 72: ...system grease container every 450 hours of operation Fill the grease container as necessary Use only grade NGL 1000 EP semi fluid grease to refill the grease container Ensure the cam located inside th...

Page 73: ...while it is in the tilted position 1 Remove loose items from inside the cab 2 Remove the lock down bracket located on the right rear of the cab from the frame of the machine 3 Lift the safety hook ha...

Page 74: ...the needle valve is closed FOR SAFETY When using machine make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper Do not raise hopper when machine is on an incline 5 Use the hopper pump to manu...

Page 75: ...lower down to the frame of the machine NOTE Several personnel may be necessary to push the hopper over the center point so the weight of the hopper lowers the hopper WARNING Lift arm pinch point Stay...

Page 76: ...To engage the mechanical brake release tighten the nut on the mechanical brake release until it becomes more difficult to tighten the nut and then tighten the nut two additional turns Disengage the p...

Page 77: ...tie down straps to the tie down points NOTE Take care to not damage pressure washer hoses and fittings when attaching the tie down straps to the tow points located on the rear end of the machine 9 Ro...

Page 78: ...ine is jacked up from under the battery packs FOR SAFETY Before leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface place drive lever in neutral set parking brake turn off machine and remove key FOR SA...

Page 79: ...fore leaving or servicing machine stop on level surface place drive lever in neutral set parking brake turn off machine and remove key 1 Empty and clean the hopper 2 Remove the drain cap and completel...

Page 80: ...m 55 1 in Curb weight 2300 Kg 5070 lbs GVWR 2670 Kg 5885 lbs Protection Grade IPX3 Values determined as per EN 60335 2 72 Measure Sound pressure level LpA 76 dB A Sound Uncertainty KpA 3 dB A Sound po...

Page 81: ...olts Ah Rating Weight Battery Packs Lithium Ion 2 72 400 Ah 364 kg 802 5 lb Type Use VAC Kw hp CFR Motors Drive motor 72 6 kw Auxiliary motor 72 2 5 kw Fan motor 72 4 kw Type Chargers Standard Charger...

Page 82: ...SPECIFICATIONS 80 500ze YM180 NIL 1200 mm 47 3 in 3330 mm 131 in 1981 mm 78 in 1900 mm 74 8 in Brushes fully extended...

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