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Operation

3.2.2

At the Machine

1 Brush deck pedal
2 Opening of solution tank
3 Solution control
4 Squeegee lever
5 Solution filter
6 Recovery tank drain hose
7 Solution tank drain hose (Solution 

level indication)

8 Brush ejector
9 Power connection charger unit

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Page 4: ...ase be advised explicitly that we cannot accept any legal issues out of the contents of this manual If repair work has to be performed make sure that only genuine spare parts are used only genuine spare parts may guarantee a dependable machine We reserve the right for technical im provement Valid as of November 2011 Minuteman International Inc 14N845 U S Route 20 Pingree Grove IL 60140 U S A Prope...

Page 5: ...horized modification of the machine Moreover any claim for war ranty cannot be accepted if damages of the machine are caused by fitting parts or accessories without Minuteman s pri or and explicit consent or by non com pliance with the maintenance instructions Acceptance of the machine Upon arrival check machine for possi ble damages in transit Follow un packing instructions on shipping pallet Eac...

Page 6: ... 13 3 2 Operating and Indicating Elements 14 3 2 1 Operating Panel 14 3 2 2 At the Machine 16 4 Technical Data 18 5 Maintenance and Care 20 5 1 Minuteman System Mainte nance 20 5 2 Maintenance Document 21 5 3 Maintenance Schedule 22 5 4 Battery Systems 26 5 4 1 Charge Batteries 27 5 4 2 Low Discharge Signal sender LDS 27 5 4 3 Maintenance of Drive Batteries 27 5 4 4 Remove Batteries 27 5 4 5 Insta...

Page 7: ...wing warning symbols Safety Symbols Description WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in equipment or property damage Additional Symbols Description Ecological hazard Indicates the use of substances representing an inherent danger to the health of the environment Note Indicates impor...

Page 8: ...y charge the battery with an initial charging procedure and comply with the operating instructions of the charger as well as with those of the battery manufacturer Minuteman cannot be held liable for damages resulting from an insufficient initial charge Before taking into operation check the machine for operational safety Immediately repair any malfunctions It is indispensable for the operator to ...

Page 9: ... the electri cal system be sure to disconnect the battery plug Make sure to protect the recovery tank against accidental closing or til ting down before working in the area of a lifted tank lid Do not clean the electrical parts by means of high pressure cleaning equipment The use of aggressive detergents is prohibited Let the machine dry after cleaning Do not stroe the machine with liquid remainin...

Page 10: ...on for Protection of Environment Observe the legal directives and lo cal regulations for disposal of deter gents Used batteries labelled as recyclable contain reusable economic goods These batteries must not be added to the normal waste ...

Page 11: ...ce missing or illegible labels immediately Minuteman nameplate Fig 1 1 Machine identification number Fig 1 2 Recovery tank drain hose Fig 1 3 A Read and observe the instruction manual B Maximum inclination of 2 C Do not clean the machine by means of high pressure cleaning equipment Inflation pressure Fig 1 4 Fig 1 A B C 65 psi 2 3 1 4 ...

Page 12: ...machine for signs of leakage Hoses lines and tanks must be free from any lea kage or damage 2 Install brushes and squeegee see maintenance chapter 3 Install batteries and connect battery plug see maintenance chapter 4 Check battery charge and recharge if required An initial charge is requi red before first operation of the ma chine 5 Empty recovery tank and clean it if required see maintenance cha...

Page 13: ...ing started 2 7 After Work 1 Move machine to a suitable site for maintenance 2 Stop machine lift squeegee and brush deck and remove the key 3 Empty and clean recovery tank Observe the legal directives and local regulations for dispo sal of detergents 4 Check solution filter 5 Check seals and suction hose 6 Check operating fluid levels function and setting 7 Charge batteries 8 Clean the machine Emp...

Page 14: ... The brushes rotate and water supply switches on automati cally When the machines stopped brushes and water supply switch off au tomatically 3 1 2 Solution Tank Fill the solution tank Fig 3 2 after re moving the cover The solution tank holds 18 5 gallons and the filling level can be checked visually through trans parent hose Regulation of water amount is available via solution control Fig 3 2 3 4 ...

Page 15: ...n from squee gee to the recovery tank Fig 3 4 by vacuum motor and suction hose 3 1 5 Traction Drive The machine features a continuous traction drive Fig 3 6 The electronic traction drive control realises modificati on of travel speed direction as well as dynamic braking 3 1 6 Batteries and Charger The machine is equipped with 235 Ah batteries Fig 3 5 an automatic char ger unit Fig 3 7 and a low di...

Page 16: ...g Panel 1 Display 2 Key switch 3 Battery charge indication 4 LDS indicator 5 Symbol brush drive 6 Symbol vacuum motor drive 7 Hourmeter 8 Symbol service indicator 9 Drive direction control 9a with speed control knob 9b and bail handle 9c Fig 4 5 1 8 4 3 2 6 7 9a 9c 9b ...

Page 17: ...s error LDS indicator Fig 4 4 Upon switching on the LDS indication is output on the panel to show the cur rent battery charge condition during operation Additional Information see chapter maintenance Symbol brush drive Fig 4 5 This symbol appears when brush drive is switched on Symbol vacuum motor Fig 4 6 This symbol appears when the vacuum motor is switched on Hourmeter Fig 4 7 Upon switching on ...

Page 18: ...deck pedal 2 Opening of solution tank 3 Solution control 4 Squeegee lever 5 Solution filter 6 Recovery tank drain hose 7 Solution tank drain hose Solution level indication 8 Brush ejector 9 Power connection charger unit Fig 5 2 3 4 6 8 9 7 5 1 ...

Page 19: ...n tank is filled after folding up the opening Solution control Fig 5 3 Squeegee water supply is regulated by hand valve The solution flow can be re gulated between 0 gal min and 0 9 gal min Squeegee lever Fig 5 4 Use the hand lever to lift and lower the squeegee This will deactivate or activate the vacuum motor Solution tank filter Fig 5 5 While solution flows from tank to brush deck it is cleaned...

Page 20: ...ace performance theoretical 34983 ft h 3250 m h Service voltage 24 V 24 V Nominal power drive motor 260 W 260 W Nominal power vacuum motor 520 W 520 W Nominal power brush motor 2x720 W 2x720 W Number of brushes 2 Qty 2 Qty Diameter of brushes 13 0 in 33 cm Working speed 3 0 mph 5 0 km h Solution tank 18 5 gal 70 l Recovery tank 19 8 gal 75 l Weight without batteries and solution 390 lb 177 kg Weig...

Page 21: ...d pressure level measured at the ear of the driver under normal condi tions of use LpA according to DIN EN 60335 2 72 amounts to dB A 67 Measurement inaccuracy KpA dB A 1 6 Vibration The frequency weighted acceleration measured according to DIN EN ISO 5349 which have an effect upon the upper limbs hand arm system amounts under normal working conditions m s 2 5 ...

Page 22: ...service life and opera bility of the machine The Minuteman System Maintenance is structured in separate modules and de termines specific technical works to be executed as well as the intervals for such maintenance works For any spe cific maintenance type the replacement parts are determined and listed in spare part kits System Maintenance K To be performed by the customer in ac cordance to the mai...

Page 23: ..._______ operating hours System Maintenance I 625 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at _________________ operating hours System Maintenance II 750 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at _________________ operating hours System Maintenance I 875 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at _________________ operating hours System Maintenance S 1000 operating hours Workshop ...

Page 24: ...sh deck and clean if required o Check squeegee and clean if required o Clean tank lid seal of the recovery tank o Empty recovery tank Clean recovery tank and suction filter o Check brushes pads and replace if required o Clean suction hose of recovery tank o Check squeegee blades and turn around or replace if required o Clean drain hose of solution tank o Check solution supply to brushes and clean ...

Page 25: ...hours of operation Check battery charger o Check tank lid seal of the recovery tank and replace if required o Check drain hose of the recovery tank and replace if required o Grease joints at the brush lift mechanism o Check wheel fixing screws and tighten 24 lb ft if required o Check condition of tires o Grease joints at the squeegee holder o Test drive and function test o ...

Page 26: ... according to System Maintenance I o Inspect steering rollers for tread damages and bearing slackness and replace if required o Check drain hose of the recovery tank and replace if required o Check roller bumperof the brush deck and replace if required o Check suction hose for tight fit and damages and replace if required o Check supporting wheel of the squeegee and replace if required o Test driv...

Page 27: ... every 500 hours of operation Perform maintenance works according to System Maintenance II o Clean traction drive motor from carbon dust and check carbon brushes for smooth operation and wear and replace carbon brushes if required o Clean brush motors from carbon dust and check carbon brushes for smooth opera tion and wearing and replace carbon brushes if required o Test drive and function test o ...

Page 28: ...rt 9 Wiring diagram Handling and changing the batteries may be performed only by maintenance staff During operation the LSD indicator displays the bat tery charge status When the batteries are empty the battery icon flashes and an acoustic warning signal is issued The machine func tions are restricted Drive to a charging station im mediately Fig 6 4 3 1 2 6 5 8 7 9 ...

Page 29: ...sender has been integrated into the electronics If other batteries are used readjustment of the low discharge signal sender is required Only Minuteman contract workshops are authorized to adjust the low discharge signal sender 5 4 3 Maintenance of Drive Batte ries Refer to operating instructions 88 60 2556 for information on care of drive batteries 5 4 4 Remove Batteries 1 Park machine on level gr...

Page 30: ...28 Maintenance and Care 5 5 Solution tank 1 Solution tank 2 Marker 3 Fill level hose 4 Solution filter 5 Tank lid Fig 7 5 3 1 2 4 ...

Page 31: ...perating instructions for information on operation of the do sage unit The maximum admissible service pres sure of the floater unit is 87psi 5 5 2 Empty solution tank Park vehicle such that the fill level hose Fig 7 3 is located above the drain aperture in the floor Take fill level hose from holder and remove lid 5 5 3 Solution Filter Check solution filter Fig 7 4 at weekly intervals and clean or ...

Page 32: ...30 Maintenance and Care 5 6 Recovery tank 1 Recovery tank 2 Drain hose 3 Suction filter 4 Tank lid Fig 8 1 4 2 3 ...

Page 33: ...etergents 4 Take drain hose Fig 8 2 from hol der and empty recovery tank com pletely 5 6 2 Clean recovery tank Clean recovery tank Fig 8 1 at daily intervals or as required 1 Empty recovery tank see paragraph 5 6 1 2 Open tank lid Fig 8 4 of the recove ry tank 3 Take drain hose Fig 8 2 from hol der and empty recovery tank com pletely 4 Remove remaining dirt by rinsing with clean water 5 Rinse drai...

Page 34: ...h deck for wearing at weekly intervals Replace brushes if bristles are worn down to a length of 5 8 1 Use pedal Fig 9 1 to lift up brush deck 2 Press brush ejectors Fig 9 3 down to remove old brushes 3 Push new brush under brush deck and use both hands to press it into seating 5 7 3 Change Roller Bumper Check roller bumper Fig 9 4 at weekly intervals or replace as required 5 7 4 Change Sealing Str...

Page 35: ...he two star shaped knobs Fig 10 2 and remove the squeegee 5 8 2 Changing the Sealing Strips Check the inner and outer sealing strips on the squeegee Fig 10 1 weekly for signs of wear The sealing strips can be used fourfold by turning them 1 Lift the squeegee out 2 Pull off the suction hose loosen the two star shaped knobs and remove the squeegee 3 Unlock the fastening device Fig 10 5 and remove th...

Page 36: ...e sealing strips still have contact with the floor Figure A Turn the eccentric wheel in the front top position The clearance between sealing strip and floor is re duced in the centre Figure B Turn the eccentric wheel in the behind top position The clearan ce between sealing strip and floor is increased in the centre 3 Switch the machine on and check the suction pattern When the machi ne is in oper...

Page 37: ... changing the number of washers on the holder Try 2mm configuration in the case of very smooth floors e g finished floors PVC linoleum etc 2 washers Try 3mm configuration in the case of uneven floors e g grouted tile etc 3 washers Try 4mm configuration in cases of very uneven floors e g poorly laid tiles water does not run off 4 washers Keep the extra washers by installing them above the bracket a...

Page 38: ...e of replacement filters and or prefilters not manufactured by Minuteman or its designated licensees will void all warranties expressed or implied A potential health hazard exits without original equipment replacement All warranted items become the sole property of Minuteman or its original manufacturer whichever the case may be Minuteman disclaims any implied warranty including the warranty of me...

Page 39: ...ths labor MPV 13 one year parts MPV 14 and 18 two years parts one year labor RapidAir blower one year parts one year labor Explosion Proof Vacuum one year parts one year labor Pneumatic Vacuums three years parts one year labor EX 12 and EX12H one year parts one year labor Battery Operated Group Three years parts two years labor ninety days travel Not to exceed two hours Exceptions Sweepers one yea...

Page 40: ...Minuteman International Inc 14N845 U S ROUTE 20 Pingree Grove Illinois 60140 U S A Phone 800 323 9420 Fax 800 422 6933 www minutemanintl com A Member of the Hako Group 88 10 2759 Rev A 11 11 ...

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