Sweepster VRS Series Manual Download

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VRS/VS Series

Vacuum Ready Sweeper

Vacuum Sweeper

800-456-700 www.paladinbrands.com Sweepster 2800 N. Zeeb Rd., Dexter, MI. 4830 United States of America

Sweepster Serial Number_________________________

Manual Number: 51-4019

Release Date: October 2006

Serial Number 0640001 & Up

Summary of Contents for VRS Series

Page 1: ...Vacuum Sweeper 800 456 7100 www paladinbrands com Sweepster 2800 N Zeeb Rd Dexter MI 48130 United States of America Sweepster Serial Number_________________________ Manual Number 51 4019 Release Date October 2006 Serial Number 0640001 Up ...

Page 2: ... Notes ...

Page 3: ...ns 15 volumizer feature 15 maintenance schedule 16 maintenance record 17 troubleshooting 18 19 vrs right assembly common parts 20 21 vrs left assembly common parts 22 23 vrs body assembly 24 26 VRS GUTTERBROOMs 28 31 vs right assembly common parts 32 33 vs left assembly common parts 34 35 vs body assembly 36 38 hydraulic assembly Manifolds 40 42 VS GUTTERBROOMs 44 47 Bolt Torque Specifications 48 ...

Page 4: ...d model Part number description and quantity Terms Used in Manual Right hand left hand front and rear are determined from the operator s perspective either the operator s seat or standing behind a walk behind unit facing forward in the normal operating position Warranty To validate the warranty for this unit fill out the warranty card or warranty pages located in the back of this manual Then send ...

Page 5: ...ls are in place and are legible Keep decals clean and replace them if they become worn and hard to read general safety precautions WARNING PROTECT AGAINST FLYING DEBRIS Always wear proper safety glasses goggles or a face shield when driving pins in or out or when operation causes dust flying debris or any other hazardous material WARNING LOWER OR SUPPORT RAISED EQUIPMENT Do not work under raised b...

Page 6: ... equipment specified by the tool manufacturer WARNING SAFELY OPERATE EQUIPMENT Do not operate equipment until you are completely trained by a qualified operator in how to use the controls know its capabilities dimensions and all safety requirements See your prime movers manual for these instructions Keep all step plates grab bars pedals and controls free of dirt grease debris and oil Never allow a...

Page 7: ...he diagram above and smooth out any bubbles Instructions 1 Keep all safety signs clean and legible 2 Replace all missing illegible or damaged safety signs 3 Replacement parts for parts with safety signs attached must also have safety signs attached 4 Safety signs are available free of charge from your dealer or from SWEEPSTER 50 0634 50 0643 Item Part Qty Description 1 50 0634 1 Label Serial Numbe...

Page 8: ... outer covering is ballooning locally The hose is kinked or crushed The hose has been pulled or stretched Make sure that all clamps guards and shields are installed correctly operation CAUTION A SWEEPER IS A DEMANDING MACHINE Only fully trained operators or trainee operators under supervision of a fully trained person should use this machine Before operating sweeper Learn sweeper and prime mover c...

Page 9: ...ime mover engine set the brakes and remove the key from the ignition Minimize flying debris use the slowest rotating speed that will do the job Keep hands feet hair and other loose clothing away from all moving parts Leave the brush hood shield and all other shields and safety equipment in place when operating the sweeper and primer mover Be aware of extra weight and width a sweeper adds Reduce tr...

Page 10: ... at your back Dirt Gravel To keep dust at a minimum plan sweeping for days when it is overcast and humid or after it has rained Also sweep so the wind blows at your back Low brush speeds and moderate travel speeds work best for cleaning debris from hard surfaces Brush speeds that are too fast tend to raise dust because of the aggressive sweeper action To sweep gravel use just enough brush speed to...

Page 11: ... 72 1385 lbs VRS 84 Actual Sweeping Width 60 inches VRS 60 72 inches VRS 72 84 inches VRS 84 Maximum Length 69 inches all models Maximum Width 72 inches VRS 60 85 inches VRS 72 97 inches VRS 84 Maximum Hydraulic Oil Flow 25 gpm Maximum Hydraulic Oil Pressure 3000 psi 5 FT 73 1 69 8 Maximum Length Maximum Width ...

Page 12: ...12 Lubrication Points The following grease fittings should be greased before each use See figure for locations 1 Caster 2 fittings 2 Bucket Pivot 1 Fitting each 2 1 ...

Page 13: ...the prime mover The brush pattern left in the dust should be 2 6 inches wide running the length of the brush figure 1 5 Adjust the brush pattern as necessary according to the following instructions a If the brush pattern is too wide pull the T handle quick pin and move it up one notch Repeat on the opposite side b If the brush pattern is too narrow pull the T handle quick pin and move it down one ...

Page 14: ...th the drive pins on either side of tube 1 Make sure that the drive pins angle up figure 1 c Place the second section on the core with the drive pins on either side of tube 2 Be sure the drive pins angle down figure 2 d Put the third section on with the drive pins around tube 3 Be sure the drive pins angle up e Slide sections on until the core is full making sure to alternate the tubes used and th...

Page 15: ...s are quite loose 2 Raise the sweeper and then dump the bucket slowly The sweeper will dump correctly if chains have the proper tension If the sweeper tips down when test dumping go to step 3 3 Tighten both chains by the same amount but no more than two links each 4 Repeat steps 2 and 3 until the sweeper dumps correctly figure 1 volumizer feature The Volumizer is designed to allow the level of deb...

Page 16: ...es hydraulic Tighten Check for damage Fittings zerk Grease See Lubrication Points Oil hydraulic Prime Mover Check Level Check Cleanliness Hardware Tighten Oil Cleanliness Requirements NOTICE All hydraulic fluid shall be filtered before use in any SWEEPSTER product to obtain the ISO cleanliness standard of 17 14 or better unless explicitly specified otherwise ...

Page 17: ...17 maintenance record Date Maintenance Procedure Performed Performed by Comments ...

Page 18: ...failed in the motor Hydraulic filter on prime mover is dirty The motor runs but the broom does not run Motor shaft has a sheared key Oil leaks from the motor One or more seals have failed in the motor Seals on the fittings are damaged Fittings are loose or damaged Hydraulic hoses are loose or damaged Brush rotates in wrong directions Hoses installed incorrectly Brush slows or stops when sweeping B...

Page 19: ...e Excessive hydraulic oil temperature Low hydraulic oil level on the prime mover Hydraulic hoses are obstructed Hydraulic oil is dirty Quick couplers are loose Hydraulic quick coupler leaks Quick coupler poppet is unseated Hydraulic Assembly ...

Page 20: ...2 1 75 37 07 6769 6 Screw HHC CL10 9 M10 1 5 x16mm 38 07 6798 1 Caster Assembly 10 x 2 75 39 07 7024 4 Washer Belleville 1 063 x 1 496 40 08 0008 2 Bearing Flange 3 Bolt 41 08 0037 1 Bearing 7 8 Hex without Hub 42 09 0066 4ft Hose LP 1 Fiber Braid 43 13 10060 12 Finger Apron 44 13 11734 2 Weld Pin 1 x 8 45 13 12750 1 Weld Hex Plate with Doubler 46 13 13453 1 Plate Core Hat 47 13 14058 1 Hub Hex 2 ...

Page 21: ...21 vrs right assembly common parts 23 73 74 22 ...

Page 22: ...w HHC Cl10 9 M12 1 75 x 65mm 36 07 6766 3 Nut Hex CL10 9 M12 1 75 37 07 6769 6 Screw HHC CL10 9 M10 1 5 x 16mm 38 07 6798 1 Caster Assembly 10 x 2 75 39 07 7024 4 Washer Belleville 1 063 x 1 496 40 08 0008 2 Bearing Flange 3 Bolt 41 08 0037 1 Bearing 7 8 Hex without Hub 42 09 0066 4ft Hose LP 1 Fiber Braid 43 13 10060 12 Finger Apron 44 13 11734 2 Weld Pin 1 x 8 45 13 12750 1 Weld Hex Plate with D...

Page 23: ...23 vrs left assembly common parts 23 73 74 22 ...

Page 24: ...gth 165 251 10 07 4454 6 Bolt Plow Gr8 1 2 x 1 1 2 11 07 5933 6 Bolt Carriage CL8 8 M8 1 25 x 25mm 12 07 6974 1 Edge Cut Bolt On 1 2 x 4 x 60 5 13 13 14535 5 1 Weld Core 8 Hex Drive Shaft 14 13 15218 5S 1 Weld Body PS 26 Standard 15 13 15256 5 1 Weld Volumizer PS 26 16 13 15270 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 59 with 6 Holes 17 13 15273 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 60 5 with 12 Holes 18 13 15276 4 Plate 1 8 x 1 1 4 x 59 wit...

Page 25: ...07 4454 7 Bolt Plow Gr8 1 2 x 1 1 2 11 07 5933 7 Bolt Carriage CL8 8 M8 1 25 x 25mm 12 07 6975 1 Edge Cut Bolt on 1 2 x 4 x 72 56 13 13 10060 3 Finger Apron 14 13 14535 6 1 Weld Core 8 Hex Drive Shaft 15 13 15218 6S 1 Weld Body PS 26 Standard 16 13 15256 6 1 Weld Volumizer PS 26 17 13 15271 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 72 with 7 Holes 18 13 15274 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 73 5 with 14 Holes 19 13 15277 4 Plate 1 8 x 1...

Page 26: ...gth 165 251 10 07 4454 8 Bolt Plow Gr8 1 2 x 1 1 2 11 07 5933 8 Bolt Carriage CL8 8 M8 1 25 x 25mm 12 07 6976 1 Edge Cut Bolt on 1 2 x 4 x 85 56 13 13 14535 7 1 Weld Core 8 Hex Drive Shaft 14 13 15218 7S 1 Weld Body PS 26 Standard 15 13 15256 7 1 Weld Volumizer PS 26 16 13 15272 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 85 with 8 Holes 17 13 15275 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 86 5 with 16 Holes 18 13 15278 4 Plate 1 8 x 1 1 4 x 85 wi...

Page 27: ...27 NOTES ...

Page 28: ...HC Gr8 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 20 07 3112 1 Fitting Zerk 1 4 28 Self Tap 21 07 3270 4 Nut Hex Nylock Gr8 5 16 18 22 07 3273 13 Washer Lock Split Medium 5 16 23 07 3275 17 Washer Flat Gr8 5 16 24 07 3279 2 Washer Flat Gr8 3 8 25 07 3643 2 Screw HHC Gr8 1 4 20 x 2 3 4 26 07 3654 2 Nut Hex Gr8 3 8 16 27 07 4032 4 Washer Flat Gr8 1 4 28 07 4038 2 Washer Lock Split Medium 1 4 29 07 4039 2 Nut Hex Gr8 1 4 20 30...

Page 29: ...ngle GUTTERBROOM C 21 23 34 39 47 44 45 1 7 13 18 A B 33 10 42 20 6 6 11 31 46 40 43 33 41 23 22 19 32 30 12 17 17 37 26 24 15 5 4 4 38 16 9 35 DETAIL A 25 27 2 2 3 27 28 29 23 22 14 36 8 DETAIL B DETAIL C 7 6 6 ...

Page 30: ... 20 07 1973 12 Screw HHC Gr8 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 21 07 3112 2 Fitting Zerk 1 4 28 Self Tap 22 07 3270 8 Nut Hex Nylock Gr8 5 16 18 23 07 3273 20 Washer Lock Split Medium 5 16 24 07 3275 28 Washer Flat Gr8 5 16 25 07 3279 4 Washer Flat Gr8 3 8 26 07 3643 2 Screw HHC Gr8 1 4 20 x 2 3 4 27 07 3654 4 Nut Hex Gr8 3 8 16 28 07 4032 4 Washer Flat Gr8 1 4 29 07 4038 2 Washer Lock Split Medium 1 4 30 07 4039 2...

Page 31: ... 1 15 23 24 B A C 28 29 30 37 3 2 26 9 24 23 15 28 DETAIL A 4 36 34 42 20 23 24 11 43 7 7 32 12 41 47 44 33 21 31 13 18 38 25 17 27 6 16 39 17 10 22 35 DETAIL B 46 7 5 7 45 19 7 7 DETAIL C DETAIL HOSE CONNECTIONS HOSE CONNECT HOSE CONNECTIONS ...

Page 32: ...4 Nut Hex CL10 9 M12 1 75 38 07 6769 6 Screw HHC CL10 9 M10 1 5 x 16mm 39 07 6798 1 Caster Assembly 10 x 2 75 x 12 25 40 07 7024 4 Washer Belleville 1 063 x 1 496 41 08 0008 2 Bearing Flange 3 Bolt 42 08 0037 1 Bearing 7 8 Hex without Hub 43 09 0066 4ft Hose LP 1 Fiber Braid 44 13 10060 12 Finger Apron 45 13 11734 2 Weld Pin 1 x 8 with Hole 46 13 12750 1 Weld Hex Plate with Doubler 47 13 13453 1 P...

Page 33: ...33 vs right assembly common parts 23 73 74 22 ...

Page 34: ...0 9 M12 1 75 x 65mm Item Part Qty Description 37 07 6766 4 Nut Hex CL10 9 M12 1 75 38 07 6769 6 Screw HHC CL10 9 M10 1 5 x 16mm 39 07 6798 1 Caster Assembly 10 x 2 75 x 12 25 40 07 7024 4 Washer Belleville 1 063 x 1 496 41 08 0008 2 Bearing Flange 3 Bolt 42 08 0037 1 Bearing 7 8 Hex without Hub 43 09 0066 4ft Hose LP 1 Fiber Braid 44 13 10060 12 Finger Apron 45 13 11734 2 Weld Pin 1 x 8 with Hole ...

Page 35: ...35 vs left assembly common parts 23 73 74 22 ...

Page 36: ...7 5933 6 Bolt Carriage CL8 8 M8 1 25 x 25mm 12 07 6974 1 Edge Cut Bolt On 1 2 x 4 x 60 50 Single Bevel 6 Bolt 13 13 14535 5 1 Weld Core 8 Hex Drive Shaft 5 Ft 14 13 15218 5V 1 Weld Body 26 5 Ft Vacuum 15 13 15256 5 1 Weld Volumizer 5 FT 16 13 15270 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 60 6 Hole 17 13 15273 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 61 5 12 Hole 18 13 15276 4 Plate 1 8 x 1 1 4 x 60 6 Slot 19 13 15279 1 Flap 3 16 x 10 x 61 5 6 ...

Page 37: ...iage CL8 8 M8 1 25 x 25mm 12 07 6975 1 Edge Cut Bolt On 1 2 x 4 x 72 56 Single Bevel 7 Bolt 13 13 10060 1 Finger Apron 14 13 14535 6 1 Weld Core 8 Hex Drive Shaft 6 Ft 15 13 15218 6V 1 Weld Body 26 6 Ft Vacuum 16 13 15256 6 1 Weld Volumizer 6 FT 17 13 15271 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 72 7 Hole 18 13 15274 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 73 5 14 Hole 19 13 15277 4 Plate 1 8 x 1 1 4 x 72 7 Slot 20 13 15280 1 Flap 3 16 x 10 ...

Page 38: ...rip 165 251 10 07 4454 6 Bolt Plow Gr8 1 2 x 1 1 2 11 07 5933 8 Bolt Carriage CL8 8 M8 1 25 x 25mm 12 07 6976 1 Edge Cut Bolt On 1 2 x 4 x 84 5 Single Bevel 8 Bolt 13 13 14535 7 1 Weld Core 8 Hex Drive Shaft 7 Ft 14 13 15218 7V 1 Weld Body 26 7 Ft Vacuum 15 13 15256 7 1 Weld Volumizer 7 FT 16 13 15272 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 842 8 Hole 17 13 15275 1 Flap 1 8 x 9 x 85 5 16 Hole 18 13 15278 4 Plate 1 8 x 1...

Page 39: ...39 NOTES ...

Page 40: ...der with Check 3 03 3180 2 Fitting Adapter HP 5 8MFS 1 1 16MOR 4 03 2092 1 Fitting Elbow HP 90 9 16MOR 3 8MFS 5 03 2291 1 Fitting Adapter HP 3 8MFS 9 16MOR 6 03 2564 2 Fitting Adapter HP 3 8MFS 7 8MOR 7 07 5824 2 Nut Hex Lock Gr8 1 4 20 8 07 3642 2 Screw HHC Gr8 1 4 20 x 2 1 2 9 03 5232 2 Hose 3 8 x 16 2W 6FFS 6FFS90 10 03 5234 1 Hose 5 8 x 46 10FFS45 10FFS90 270 ...

Page 41: ...bow HP 90 3 4MOR 1 2MFS 3 03 3481 2 Fitting Adapter HP 1 2MFS 7 8MOR 4 03 3514 1 Fitting Adapter HP 1 2MFS 1 2MOR 5 03 5234 1 Hose 5 8 x 46 10FFS45 10FFS90 270 6 03 5288 1 Manifold Valve Flow Divider with Check 7 03 5321 2 Hose 1 2 x 16 2W 8FFS 8FFS90 8 07 3644 2 Screw HHC Gr8 1 4 20 x 3 9 07 5824 2 Nut Hex Lock Gr8 1 4 20 10 13 15518 1 Plate Mounting Valve Fan ...

Page 42: ...P 5 8MFS 1 1 16MOR 3 03 3318 1 Fitting Elbow HP 90 3 4MOR 1 2MFS 4 03 3514 1 Fitting Adapter HP 1 2MFS 1 2MOR 5 03 5234 1 Hose 5 8 x 46 10FFS45 10FFS90 270 6 03 5321 2 Hose 1 2 x 16 2W 8FFS 8FFS90 7 03 5409 1 Manifold Valve Flow Divider with Check Relief 8 07 3644 2 Screw HHC Gr8 1 4 20 x 3 9 07 5824 2 Nut Hex Lock Gr8 1 4 20 10 13 15518 1 Plate Mounting Valve Fan ...

Page 43: ...43 notes ...

Page 44: ...w HHC Gr8 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 16 07 3112 1 Fitting Zerk 1 4 28 Self Tap 17 07 3270 4 Nut Hex Nylock Gr8 5 16 18 18 07 3273 13 Washer Lock Split Medium 5 16 19 07 3275 17 Washer Flat Gr8 5 16 20 07 3279 2 Washer Flat Gr8 3 8 21 07 3654 2 Nut Hex Gr8 3 8 16 22 07 4961 1 Pin Cotter Gr2 1 8 x 2 23 07 5054 1 Link Quick 3 16 24 07 6358 1 Pin Clevis 3 4 x 3 1 2 3 17 64 Grip Length 25 09 0156 2 Flange Bearing...

Page 45: ...45 VS single GUTTERBROOM 19 10 18 30 A B 3 24 22 8 13 21 12 20 28 11 29 12 5 17 26 10 1 19 9 19 18 18 19 2 DETAIL A 27 25 33 16 15 18 19 32 34 23 4 7 4 37 31 6 14 35 36 38 25 DETAIL B HOSE ROUTING ...

Page 46: ...784 1 Screw HHC Gr8 5 16 18 x 2 1 2 16 07 1973 12 Screw HHC Gr8 5 16 18 x 1 1 4 17 07 3112 2 Fitting Zerk 1 4 28 Self Tap 18 07 3270 8 Nut Hex Nylock Gr8 5 16 18 19 07 3273 20 Washer Lock Split Medium 5 16 20 07 3275 28 Washer Flat Gr8 5 16 21 07 3279 4 Washer Flat Gr8 3 8 22 07 3654 4 Nut Hex Gr8 3 8 16 23 07 4961 2 Pin Cotter Gr2 1 8 x 2 24 07 5054 2 Link Quick 3 16 25 07 6358 2 Pin Clevis 3 4 x...

Page 47: ...47 VS dual GUTTERBROOM 2 4 25 23 9 14 22 13 21 29 12 30 13 6 18 27 11 1 20 10 20 19 19 20 DETAIL A 28 26 34 17 16 19 20 33 35 24 8 5 38 32 7 15 36 5 26 5 3 37 DETAIL B 11 19 20 31 A B 39 HOSE ROUTING ...

Page 48: ...crew are not the same grade the lower grade will always be used NOTE Nylock nuts are utilized when greater resistance to vibrating loose is required and greater operating temperatures are not a factor In addition like lock nuts nylock nuts have a safety feature that if the bolt does vibrate loose the nut will remain on the screw Install nylock nuts to the standard torque shown above ...

Page 49: ...e 0 ring with a light coating of clean hydraulic oil 4 Position tube and nut squarely on face seal of fitting and tighten nut finger tight 5 Using appropriate torquing device tighten to given torque rating from the table below Torque Values SAE Dash Size Tube Side Thread Size In lbs Ft lbs 4 9 16 18 220 10 18 1 6 11 16 16 320 25 27 2 8 13 16 16 480 25 40 2 10 1 14 750 35 63 3 12 1 3 16 12 1080 45 ...

Page 50: ...sible and push washer up as far as possible figure 4 5 5 Screw fitting into port Hand tighten fitting until backup washer contacts face of port figure 6 6 To position the fitting unscrew to desired position but not more than one full turn 7 Hold fitting in position with wrench Using appropriate torquing device tighten nut to given torque rating from table figure 7 Fitting Size SAE Port Thread Size...

Page 51: ...n left when facing the normal forward direction of travel of the machine lift cylinder means of raising the brush head assembly hydraulically lps liters per second M male mm millimeters mph miles per hour manual angle kit means of swinging the brush head assembly mechanically mounting assembly portion of the sweeper that attaches to the primer mover designed specifically for each prime mover NPT n...

Page 52: ...es the water reservoir and mounting used in a sprinkler system stands devices designed to keep the components off the ground when the sweeper is dismounted swing cylinder means of angling the brush head assembly hydraulically warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury weld weldment windrow pile of debris zerk grease fitting ...

Page 53: ...and signed by the Owner QUaliTy aSSURaNCe RaTiNG 1 excellent 2 Good 3 average 4 unsatisfactory 5 poor Question Paladin light Construction local Dealer quality of Product Appearance construction quality of Service value Priced fairly Does it perform as claimed the above described equipment and operator s Manual have been received by me and I have been thoroughly instructed as to care adjustments sa...

Page 54: ... connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts lost time or expense which may have accrued because of said defects In no event shall Sweepster Attachments LLC s total liability hereunder exceed the product purchase price SweepsterAttachments LLC makesnowarrantywithrespecttotradeaccessoriesoranycomponent or accessory of the product which was not manufactured by Sweepster Attachments ...

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