Clemas & Co GANSOW 125 User manual

GANSOW 125 SWEEPER
OPERATOR MANUAL
Clemas & Co. Unit 16 Ashchurch Business Centre, Alexandra Way, Tewkesbury,
Gloucestershire, GL20 8NB.
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Email: [email protected] Web: www.clemas.co.uk

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Use & Maintenance Manual 105/125/130 B
1. IMPORTANT WARNINGS
2. IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USE
3. OPERATING THE MACHINE
4. TIPS
5. TROUBLESHOOTING
6. SERVICE, MAINTENANCE AND PERIODIC CONTROLS
7. INTERPRETING ERROR MESSAGES
8. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
1) IMPORTANT WARNINGS
a. IMPORTANT: Do not wash this machine with high pressure machines.
b. IMPORTANT: in this manual, "right", "left", "front" and "back" refer to the point of view of the
seated operator in the working position.
c. This machine is designed to sweep dry non-carpeted floors.
d. This machine is not approved for use on public roads or highways.
e. This appliance may only be used by personnel fully trained in its correct and appropriate use. In
order to prevent unauthorised use of the machine always remove the key from the key switch
before leaving the appliance unattended.
f. Always park the machine with the parking brake on.
g. When using the machine, the operator should take the utmost care to avoid damage to third
parties for which he would be held entirely responsible.
h. Do not use the machine on slopes of more than 18%.
i. Before any cleaning or servicing work is carried out on the machine, the following precautions
must be taken:
j. Disconnect the negative terminal from the drive batteries under the main cowling, remove the key
from the key switch on the control panel and activate the parking brake. This will prevent the
machine from moving accidentally.
IMPORTANT: When replacing the fuses, always disconnect the negative terminal from the
battery to avoid short circuit.
k. We expressly draw your attention to the fact that parts and accessories which are NOT original
and are not supplied directly by Gansow have not been tested or certified by Gansow.
The installation and/or use of such parts may therefore adversely affect the efficiency and
characteristics of your machine, jeopardising its active and passive safety. The Manufacturer

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declines all responsibility for damage deriving from use of spare parts other than those supplied
by the manufacturer himself.
l. The storage temperature ranges from 0°to + 50°C .
m. The optimal working temperature should range from 0°and + 40°C.
n. The ambient humidity must range from 30 to 95 %.
o. This product is classified as RAEE type special waste and is covered by the requisites of the new
environmental protection regulations (2002/96/CE RAEE). It must be disposed of separately from
ordinary waste in compliance with current legislation and standards.
2) IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE USE
a. The cables provided with the battery charger and the machine (for connecting the battery charger
and the batteries) must under no circumstances be modified. In particular, they must never be
prolonged.
b. All electrical functions are interrupted when the battery charger is plugged in.
c. In order to avoid build-up of gas inside the machine cowling, the cowling must be raised and
remain in the raised position throughout charging (acid batteries only).
Similarly, the caps of all battery cells must be unscrewed and/or removed (not necessary in the
case of maintenance-free gel batteries).
PRECAUTIONS: battery gas is highly explosive. Avoid sparks and open flames near the batteries
(not relevant to gel batteries).
d. When topping up with distilled water, make sure the level of liquid is the same in all the battery
cells. Dry cells shorten battery life and may cause irreparable damage to the entire battery (not
relevant to maintenance-free gel batteries).
IMPORTANT: If the battery is damaged, the acid is highly corrosive (not relevant to gel batteries).
e. For additional protection for your batteries, the machines are fitted with a charge indicator
incorporating LEDs which light up progressively to indicate the battery charge.
The LEDs indicate the following stages:
GREEN = normal charge
RED = charge at the safety limit (damage conditions have not yet been reached), turn off all
functions and go to the charging area immediately.
f. Note that the batteries deliver maximum power only after eight to ten charging cycles.
During this period, you are recommended to avoid using the machine for excessively
heavy cleaning.
IMPORTANT WARNINGS REGARDING THE BATTERIES:
Rooms where batteries are being charged should always be well ventilated.
Before using battery powered machines, read the following instructions thoroughly:
-use and maintenance of the machine, batteries and battery charger,
-procedures and precautions to be observed while charging batteries and connecting the
charger.
Special waste. Do not dispose of with ordinary
waste.

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3) OPERATING THE MACHINE
a. Screw on all the battery caps, making sure the lead plates are completely submerged (not
relevant to gel batteries).
b. Turn off the battery charger. Unplug the battery charger and plug it into the fixed socket on the
machine.
c. Close the cowling and adjust the seat forwards and backwards to the most comfortable operating
position.
IMPORTANT: the seat has a safety microswitch activated when the operator sits down. When not
active, all machine functions are disabled.
d. To start the machine, turn the key switch clockwise. An auto-diagnosis cycle lasting a few
seconds is performed to prepare the machine for operation.
e. SUCTION: to turn suction on, press the button on the bottom left of the control panel (the
middle of the three with the fan symbol). Start-up of the fan is controlled by the electronic board
gradually (to avoid excessive peaks of current). When at full speed, the fan will produce a slight
vacuum which conveys the dust raised by the brush to the filtering system with exclusive rotary
filter ensuring that only filtered air is released.
IMPORTANT: in the case of damp and/or moist dirt, turn suction off rapidly. The action of the fan
(intended to avoid lifting dust during cleaning) would be useless and jeopardise operation of the
filter.
f. CENTRE BRUSH 105/125 B: to lower the centre brush and start rotation, push the
switch (with cylindrical brush symbol) on the extreme left of the control panel upwards. The
actuator is lowered until the limit microswitch in the actuator is pressed and brush rotation is
enabled. The procedure is reversed when the brush is raised and the actuator presses the
opposite microswitch.
IMPORTANT: when the brush rotates, material is ejected into the bin. To avoid damage to persons
or things at the rear of the machine, ALWAYS MAKE SURE THE DEBRIS BIN IS CORRECTLY IN
PLACE AND CLOSED.
g. CENTRE BRUSH 130 B: to lower the centre brush and start rotation, push the switch
(with cylindrical brush symbol) on the extreme left of the control panel upwards. The actuator is
lowered until the limit microswitch in the actuator is pressed and brush rotation is enabled. The
procedure is reversed when the brush is raised and the actuator presses the opposite
microswitch.
IMPORTANT: brush lowering and rotation is enabled by the bin microswitch. If this is not pressed
(in other words, the bin is not closed), movement is not enabled.
This safety device avoids accidental ejection of debris from the back of the machine. (130 ONLY)
h.
FILTRATION: the machine is fitted with a patented rotary polyester filter system which
ensures the filter is always clean. Every three minutes, the electronic board rotates the filter

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through 30°to ensure the clean part of the filter is always turned towards the bin (for optimum
suction power).
It is also good practice to clean the filter after one hour of work or at the start of each cleaning
session.
-Given the particular design of the machine, the filter can be cleaned while sweeping is in
progress. Bear in mind, however, that the air flow is reduced during filter cleaning for more
efficient shaking. You should therefore reduce working speed or stop altogether if the dust is
very fine.
-When the button in the row at the bottom left of the control panel (identified by the filter shaker
symbol) is pressed, the fan motor slows down and the filter is rotated. The dust deposited on
the polyester filter is removed by the plastic blades.
-Hold the button down for two or three 15 second cycles to shake the filter adequately.
-Experience will help you optimise down time for filter cleaning which need be performed only
when you notice that air filtering has become less efficient.
i. SIDE BRUSHES: To brush up to edges, in corners or around bends, lower the side
brush(es) using the lever(s) at the side of the control panel in front of the operator. While the
brush is being lowered, a switch activates rotation. The control is identified on the panel by the
side brush symbol. To deactivate the side brushes, raise the control levers described above to
brush against walls.
IMPORTANT: you are recommended to use the side brush(es) for the above operations only in
order to avoid lifting dust.
IMPORTANT: the side brushes rotate only when the centre brush is in use. To prevent the
brush bristles from being bent, always remember to activate the centre brush first, then the side
brushes.
j. BIN 105/125 B: to empty the bin, make sure that
all functions are spent, there is enough room to remove the bin and there are no obstacles to
prevent it being extracted.
After verifying the above, release the centre lever (the locking lever) and slide the bin out on the
wheels attached to the chassis.
After emptying, perform the same procedure in reverse to re-attach it.
IMPORTANT: Empty the bin at the back of the machine after the first half hour of work. The period
recommended for emptying the bin the first time is based on a cautious estimate. Depending on
the type of material and above all on the experience of the operator, emptying times can be
optimised to avoid emptying a half full bin.
IMPORTANT: to avoid damage to the bin during operation, when attached to the machine it is
raised off the ground. When released, it may drop suddenly. Take care to keep the legs and feet
clear.
k. BIN 130 B: to empty the bin, make sure that:
all functions are off
there is enough room to remove the bin and there are no obstacles to prevent it being extracted.
there are no people near the machine who could be injured by material dropping and/or bouncing.
The surface near the emptying area is flat to avoid tipping.

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Approach the emptying area in the lowest gear and at the slowest speed.
IMPORTANT: Empty the bin at the back of the machine after the first half hour of work. The period
recommended for emptying the bin the first time is based on a cautious estimate. Depending on
the type of material and above all on the experience of the operator, emptying times can be
optimised to avoid emptying a half full bin.
IMPORTANT: the machine has been designed and tested to lift 90 kg at full load, not for
imprudent use with the bin full and raised.
IMPORTANT: for safety reasons, the bin can be lifted only when the centre brush is out of gear
and raised.
To raise the bin, press the green button on the left of the seat and at the same time manipulate
the adjacent joystick (with the sticker indicating the movement).
The button guarantees operator safety by keeping the arm outside the working area where there
would be a risk of injury. When the maximum height has been reached, the bin can be tipped
(emptying the debris collected). To empty, use the lever on the left lifting arm. The lever has a
spring return. To ensure efficient emptying, activate the lever then allow it to spring back as
rapidly as possible. After emptying, get off the machine, replace the bin in the working position,
make sure the locking lever has tripped, return to the driving position, turn the machine on and
move a couple of metres away from the emptying area. Then lower the bin and repeat the
procedure in reverse order.
IMPORTANT: during lowering, you should observe the movement of the bin at all times. (to
facilitate this, the safety button and joystick are positioned on the same side).
l. SPEED/ACCELERATOR PEDAL: according to the quantity of material to be
collected, terrain etc., the speed of the machine can be set using one of the three buttons on the
top left of the control panel. The speeds differ in the maximum speed possible.
Intermediate speeds can be regulated by means of the accelerator pedal at the bottom right of the
footboard.
Move it towards the right to regulate forward movement and to the left to regulate backwards
movement ( always 50% of the forward speed).
IMPORTANT: the pedal (and therefore the machine) operates only if one of the above speeds has
been selected.
m. FLAPS : the machine has flaps at the side, front and back enclosing the debris collection area
around the centre brush and creating a seal with the floor.
When collecting bulky but light debris, the front flap can be raised by means of the cable at the
centre left of the control panel (identified by a cable symbol).
IMPORTANT: after passing over the debris, replace the flap in its original position to create the
vacuum necessary for operation.
n.
BRAKE: the brake is located on the left of the footboard and acts as both a service brake and
a parking brake.

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To use the service brake, just press the brake pedal and the springs in the brake shoes will bring
it back to the standby position.
To use the parking brake, press the pedal and at the same time lower the top lever to stop the
pedal from springing back. To release, just press the lever or the pedal.
IMPORTANT: when the parking brake is released, the pedal will spring up with a force equal to
that of the brake shoe springs. Keep the feet and other limbs well clear.

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4) TIPS
a. for best results, when sweeping, overlap the previously cleaned strip by about 3-5 cm for
optimum coverage without streaks.
b. The machine has been designed to sweep right up to the wall. If knocked, the side brush arm
retracts inwards and returns to its original position as soon as the pressure is removed.
c. in the case of damp and/or moist dirt, turn suction off at once to avoid damaging the filter.
d. To avoid unpleasant smells, the bin should be emptied and cleaned after each work session (see
procedure in point 3.i).
e. After use, park and turn off the machine.
Activate the parking brake (see procedure 3.1) and extract the key from the key switch by turning
it anticlockwise and pulling it out, thus preventing the machine being used by unauthorised
persons.
f. Before charging the batteries, turn off the key switch, lift the main cowling and rest it on the right,
unscrew the caps of all the cells and leave the fill holes open as all batteries produce dangerous
explosive gases during charging (except gel batteries). It is vital that the charging area is well
ventilated.
5) TROUBLESHOOTING
a. No function can be activated, no LED or indicator on the control panel comes on, check:
•Whether the battery is flat (red light on the control panel) Charge the batteries,
•That the batteries are connected in series as described in the documentation
accompanying the machine Follow the instructions
•that the power plug is correctly inserted in the fixed socket Press forcefully.
•that the fuse is not blown Replace the fuse
•whether the key switch is in the standby position Turn it towards the right.
•that the safety microswitch under the seat is working correctly.
b. The drive mechanism does not work, check:
•all points in 5.a.
•connection of the cables under the drive wheel (make sure the batteries are disconnected
and the brake is on)
•the potentiometer under the pedal
c. The centre brush does not start up and does not turn, check:
•all points in 5.a.
•that the key switch on the control panel is on
•that the bin is closed and has pressed the microswitch (130B ONLY)
•connection of the motor cables (make sure the batteries are disconnected and the brake is
on)
•check the wear of the brushes
•that the belt is not worn
d. The side brush(s) do(es) not start up, check:
•that the centre brush is fully lowered
•that the microswitch under the chassis has been deactivated by lowering of the brush

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•that the cables are connected correctly
•the ring and pinion in the reduction motor differential housing
e. The suction motor does not start, check
•that the centre brush is lowered and rotating
•all points in 5.a
f. Inadequate suction, check:
•That the fan is on
•the fuse
•the condition of the fan
•Replace damaged parts if necessary
•the air filter: if dirty, shake for 15 seconds
•if encrusted, dry thoroughly and replace
•If damaged or irrecoverable, replace the filter
•the condition of the rubber flaps enclosing the working area of the centre brush. If broken,
damaged or missing, replace,
•that the bin is correctly attached,
•the motor, as described in point 5.f
g. Dirt is not collected, check:
•that the centre brush is lowered,
•that the bin is not full. Empty if necessary
•the position and condition of the rubber flaps enclosing the working area of the brush,
replace if necessary,
•wear of the centre and side brushes, if worn, replace
•that the battery charge is adequate - if necessary, recharge - note the red light on the
charge indicator on the control panel
h. The machine does not move either forwards or backwards, check:
•that the hand brake is off,
•the drive motor (see point 5.b)
i. The bin does not lift, check: (130 B only)
•The lifting fuse
•that the centre brush is off and raised
•that the pump is correctly wired
•the inverter in the cabling
•that the pump is not burned out
IF THESE PROCEDURES DO NOT HELP RESOLVE THE PROBLEM, CONTACT OUR TECHNICAL
ASSISTANCE SERVICE

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6) SERVICE, MAINTENANCE AND PERIODIC CONTROLS
a. Before any servicing or maintenance work is carried out on the machine and before any parts are
replaced, always follow these warnings scrupulously:
•turn off the key switch,
•unplug the power plug to ensure the machine is not powered up,
•activate the parking brake to ensure the machine does not move unexpectedly.
IMPORTANT: Before changing the main fuse, disconnect the battery cables to avoid the risk of
short circuit.
b. To increase the working life of the polyester rotary filter, blow with compressed air from the
inside outwards. Replace if necessary. The schedule for routine cleaning of the filter depends on
the type of work performed. The table is indicative only.
c. The fan motor impeller must be cleaned regularly, particularly when sweeping up very fine dust.
The cleaning schedule depends on the type of work performed. This maintenance is
fundamental for correct operation of the impeller and to ensure a long working life without
irritating vibrations.
d. The drive batteries on the machine are expensive and require regular maintenance to ensure a
long working life.
Checks and controls Daily Weekly Monthly Quarterl
y Six monthly Yearly
Centre brush:
- remove the centre brush
- remove any material wrapped around it
- check belt tension
- check the state of wear of the brush
X
Side brushes:
- check the state of wear of the side brushes
- check that the cables slide freely in the
sheathes
X
Control panel:
- check the controls (turn them on one by one to
verify use) X
Impeller (see point "C"):
- blow the impeller
- check that all screws are tight
- check there are no dents
X
Flaps :
- make sure the rubber flaps are in good
condition and not too high off the ground
- check the springs on the front flap
- check lifting of the front flap
X
Tyres:
- check that the tyres are in good condition and
the sides are free from cuts X

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Filter:
- check that the rotary filter is undamaged and
the filter shaker blades are correctly adjusted
- grease the filter shaker motor chain
- check the tension of the filter shaker motor
chain
X
Electric motors:
- check the centre brush motor carbon brushes
- check the side brush motor carbon brushes X
Electric motors:
- check the drive motor carbon brushes X
Batteries
-check the level of acid in the batteries
(not required for gel batteries) X
Batteries:
- check the battery connections
- if not used regularly, check the battery voltage
and charge
X
Brakes:
- check and adjust the service and parking
brakes X
General service:
- contact the dealer for a general machine
service X
Bin (130 B ONLY):
- check for leaks from the tubes near the cylinder
and/or pump
- check the seals between the bin and chassis
X

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7) INTERPRETING ERROR MESSAGES
CONTROL
PANEL
CODE CONSOLE CAUSE REMEDY
EAA
•No communication between
control panel and chopper
•Cabling error
•Chopper error
•Check cabling
•Replace chopper
E01 EEPROM KO
•Logic error •Turn the machine off then on
again. If the error continues,
replace the chopper
E01 WATCH DOG •Logic error •Replace chopper
E02 INCORRECT
START
•Operator sequence error
•Drive microswitches blocked
•Cabling error
•Turn the machine off then on
again, without touching the
accelerator pedal or any other
switch
•Check the drive microswitches
near the potentiometer
•Check cabling
E03 FORW+BACK
•Simultaneous drive requests
by operator
•Drive microswitches blocked
•Cabling error
•Turn the machine off then on
again, without touching the
accelerator pedal or any other
switch
•Check the drive microswitches
near the potentiometer
•Check cabling
E04 CONTACTOR
DRIVER COIL
SHORTED
•Coil of solenoid switch in short
circuit
•Solenoid switch driver broken
•Logic error
•Check or replace solenoid switch
•Replace chopper
E05 STBY I HIGH
I=0 EVER •Current sensor error
•Logic error •Replace chopper
E06
CAPACITOR
CHARGE
VMN NOT OK
VMN LOW
VMN HIGH
•Drive motor connection error
•Drive motor may be
discharging to earth
•Board error
•Check drive motor cabling
•Replace drive motor
•Replace board
E07 TH
PROTECTION
•Chopper overheating If the chopper is cold:
•Check the temperature sensor
connection
•Replace board

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E10
NO FIELD
CURRENT
HIGH FIELD
CURRENT
VFIELD NOT
OK
•Drive motor field cables not
connected
•Chopper error
•Connect the drive motor field
cables
•Replace chopper
E13 PEDAL WIRE
KO
VACC NOT OK
•Faulty connection of, or
interruption in, cables to the
pedal potentiometer
•Potentiometer fault
•Connect the cables correctly
•Replace the potentiometer
E14 VMN FAN NOT
OK
•Error in the suction motor
circuit
•Vacuum motor blocked
•Impeller blocked
•Identify and eliminate the problem
before replacing the chopper
•Replace chopper
E15 I BRUSH HI
I BRUSH LOW
•Error in the brush motor circuit
•Brush motor blocked
•Brush blocked
•Brush not inserted
•Identify and eliminate the problem
before replacing the chopper
•Replace chopper
E17 MOTOR
TEMPERAT
•Drive motor overheating
•Temperature sensor wires
detached
•Wait until the motor cools down or
cool it down
•Connect the temperature sensor
correctly
E32 BATTERY
LOW •Battery flat •Recharge the battery
NB : the word "CHOPPER" is used to describe the electronic board

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8) TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION 105/125/130 BATTERY
Use Voltage Power
Drive motor 24 V 300 W
Suction motor 24 V 400 W
Centre brush motor 24 V 400 W
Side brush motor 24 V 40 W
Filter shaker motor 24 V 35 W
Centre brush actuator 24 V 35 W
Lamps 12 V 15 W
Description 105 125 130
Sound Pressure XXXX LpA (dB) XXXX LpA (dB) 75,0 LpA (dB)
Sound Power 86,0 LwA (dB) 79,0 LwA (dB) 86,0 LwA (dB)
Hand vibration 0,65 m/sec2 0,86 m/sec2 0,73 m/sec2
Body vibration 0,12 m/sec2 0,1 m/sec2 0,24 m/sec2
Filter surface of the drive motor
rotary filter 3.2 sq m approx. 4.5 sq m approx. 4.5 sq m approx.