Dustbane Gladiator 1050 Ride-On User manual

Operations Manual
Manuel d’opérations
Gladiator 1050 Ride-On
Sweeper
Code: 19676
Serial Number:
Numéro de série : _____________________
Date of Purchase:
Date d’achat: ________________________
More info / Plus d’info : www.dustbane.ca
2015-10
07774

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Safety, Operations and Maintenance
Save these instructions. Read and follow all warnings and cautions before using this carpet extractor. This unit is intended
for commercial use.
This sweeper will aord you many years of trouble-free operating satisfaction, provided it is given proper care. All parts have passed
rigid quality control standards prior to their assembly to produce the nal product. Prior to packaging, your box extractor was again
inspected for assurance of awless assembly.
Important Safety Instructions
• This sweeper is protectively packed to prevent damage in shipment. We recommend that upon delivery, you unpack the
unit and inspect it for any possible damage. Only a visual examination will reveal damage that may have occurred during
shipping. To prevent damage and bodily harm, strictly follow the safety rules below.
• Read the safety labels on the machine and do not cover them for any reason whatsoever. Replace them if they are damaged
or become unreadable.
• The storage temperature ranges from 0° to + 50°C.
• The optimal working temperature should range from 0° and + 40°C.
• The ambient humidity must range from 30 to 95 %.
• Do not use the machine as means of transport.
• Do not use solvents or similar substances to clean the machine.
• Avoid running the brushes when the machine is still, to prevent damage the oor.
• Do not use the machine to draw up inammable liquid.
• If res break out, use a dry-chemical extinguisher. DO NOT USE WATER.
• Do not bump against shelves or scaolding when there is a risk of objects falling over.
• Adapt the speed of the machine to the conditions of adherence.
• Avoid using the machine if its stability is not guaranteed.
• If you notice that the machine is not working properly, make sure this does not depend on failure to carry out the routine
maintenance operations. If this is not your case, contact an authorised service centre.
• Always use ORIGINAL spare parts. You can purchase these from a dealer or authorised retailer.
• Disconnect the machine from the mains before carrying out any maintenance operation.
• Do not remove guards that need to be removed with the aid of tools.
• Do not wash the machine with direct jets of pressurised water or with corrosive substances.
• Every 200 hours of work, have the machine checked by an authorised service centre.
• This product is classied 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.
• Special waste. Do not dispose of with ordinary waste.
WARNING : Use and storage in environments where there is a risk of explosion is prohibited.
Modications And Improvements
Our company policy is based on the continuous improvement of our products.We therefore reserve the right to apply modications
and improvements whenever we believe these are necessary, without having to upgrade the machines previously sold.

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Safety
Accident prevention is also your responsability.
No accident-prevention plan can be eective without the total cooperation of the person directly responsible for machine operation.
Most accidents that occur in a company, during work or transport are caused by failure to observe the basic rules concerning safety.
A careful and prudent user is the best guarantee against accidents and will prove to be much more eective than even the strictest
accident-prevention plan. During work, pay attention to the persons standing in the area to clean, especially
children.
Unpacking
Unpack your machine with great care, avoiding any manoeuvre that could lead to damage. Once you have unpacked it, make sure
all parts are in a good condition. If you notice any damage, DO NOT use the machine and contact your retailer immediately. For
reasons concerning packaging and transport, some parts and optional items may be supplied disassembled. To assemble them,
follow the instructions given in this handbook in the respective sections.
Make sure the packaging materials (bags – cartons – pallets – hooks – etc.) are put away, out of the reach of children. Precautions to
take before starting the machine: To facilitate transport, the side brush (or brushes) is not mounted in its expected working position.
To put it in place, read the – Preparing a new machine – section.
The Controls And The Control Panel
1) Brake lock pedal and parking brake pedal
3) Flap raising pedal
4) Accelerator pedal
5) Right hand side brush control lever
5A) Left hand side brush control lever
A) Selection of displayed data
B) Display
C) Key and indicator of work programme 1
D) Key and indicator of work programme 2
E) Key and indicator of work programme 3
F) Filter shaker ON button
G) ON-OFF button and aspirator motor indicator
H) Side brush speed adjustment knob
I) Button to start/stop the engine (Dual Version)
J) Ignition key
K) Forward/reverse button
L) Waste bin “full”indicator (Optional)
M) Claxon
N) Light switch
O) Emergency
P) Maximum speed adjustment knob
Q) Drive board alarm indicator, identies the error code on the board according to the frequency with which the LED ashes. In
the absence of malfunctions, the status LED is steadily on while the machine is in operation.

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Preparing The Machine
The machine calls for a set of 24 V batteries. The machine can be supplied in three options:
1) Batteries supplied with the machine, tted and lled with acid, ready for use.
2) Batteries supplied and tted dry (without the liquid electrolyte).
3) Batteries not supplied. Raise the bonnet carrying the seat by pushing it forward towards the steering wheel and check which
option applies to your machine.
If the batteries are tted, open up one of the vent caps of each
battery and check if they are lled with electrolyte.
1) If the batteries are already lled:
a. Check the level of electrolyte and top up if necessary (use
only distilled water).
b. Recharge (see the MAINTENANCE section and the battery
instruction handbook).
2) If the batteries are supplied without liquid (i.e. dry), they must
be lled with sulphuric acid (density from 1.27 to 1.29 kg at 25°C), according to the instructions given in the next paragraph and
in the battery handbook.
Filling batteries with acid: Pay particular attention when you are handling sulphuric acid. This substance is corrosive. If it comes into
contact with your skin or eyes, wash with plenty of fresh water and seek medical assistance. Batteries must be lled in a ventilated
area.
Fill the cells (or single elements) of the batteries with acid. The correct
level is indicated in the battery instruction handbooks. After an hour,
top up the cells, if necessary, with more acid.
Let the batteries rest – with the machine stopped – for another hour
and then rell, in accordance to the instructions given in the handbook
provided with the battery (refer to the“MAINTENANCE”section). During
the charging operations, all battery caps must be open.
3) If the machine has been supplied without batteries, these must be purchased and installed
accordingly. Competent battery specialists should preferably be
contacted to choose and install the new batteries.
The electrical connection cables supplied with the machine may be used to connect the
batteries. Once the batteries have been installed, connect the battery connector to the
machine.
Removing The Batteries
When removing the batteries, the operator must be equipped with suitable personal protection devices (gloves, goggles, overalls,
safety shoes, etc) to reduce the risk of accidents.
Make sure the switches on the control panel are in the“0”position (o) and the machine is turned o. Keep away from naked ames,
do not short circuit the battery poles, do not cause sparks and do not smoke. Proceed as follows:
• Disconnect the battery wiring and bridge terminals from the battery poles.
• If necessary, remove the devices xing the battery to the base of the machine.
• Lift the batteries from the compartment using suitable lifting equipment.

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Using The Machine
Turning On The Machine
Fit in the ignition key and turn it clockwise. Three zeros will come up on the display for about three seconds, followed by the voltage
rating of the battery.
The operator’s seat features a safety device that disables traction (forward and reverse) when the operator gets up from his seat.
NOTE: Temporary activation of the indicator lights on the console and of the horn is to be considered normal.
Let at least three seconds pass after you have turned o the machine, before turning it on again. Check the state of the batteries on
the appropriate display. The display has two functions: Voltmeter and Hour meter. The voltmeter features an undervoltage checking
function which automatically disables all services, traction excluded, if the battery charge level drops below 20.5V (“FLAT BATTERY”
ashes on the display) In this case, recharge the battery (see the “MAINTENANCE” section and the battery handbook). If the battery
charge level is suitably high, you can start your work. If the machine features a petrol engine, rst start the engine.
Auto-Power-On/O
An automatic system turns the machine functions on and o automatically. When one of the three work programmes is selected
by pressing the P1, P2 or P3 button, the following functions are temporarily activated: centre brush, suction motor, side brushes.
The LED of the chosen programme and the centre brush LED come on at the same time. If the accelerator pedal is not pressed,
after a few seconds the functions shut down and the three LEDS start ashing. The sweeper is now in AUTOPOWER- OFF mode. All
functions are automatically reactivated when the user presses the accelerator pedal: AUTO-POWER-ON.
NOTE: When the accelerator is released all the machine functions are automatically switched o, with the exception of the endothermic
engine, which will be switched o after approximately 6 seconds (AUTO POWER OFF).
Using The Work Programs
After turning on the machine and starting the engine, if necessary, choose among the three available programmes, the one best
suiting your requirements by pressing one of the three keys.
BUTTON 1 (Light cleaning, indoors, concrete, quartz, smooth oors, etc.)
BUTTON 2 (Medium cleaning, carpet or other surfaces)
BUTTON 3 (Heavy duty cleaning, outdoors, asphalt or rough surfaces with
rubble, etc.).
NOTE: The parameters of programmes 1, 2 and 3 are factory set. To modify any of the settings, contact the retailer’s service centre. Adjust
maximum forward movement speed according to the working conditions.
Lower the left and/or right side brush by pulling out and lowering the relevant knob.
NOTE: The relevant left or right indicator light will come on. To move the brushes back to their OFF
position, pull up the knobs. The speed of the side brushes can be changed using the adjustment
knob shown in the gure.
The machine features a red emergency stop button. Press this button (the red
warning light will come on) to bring all machine functions, engine included,
to an immediate stop. To restart the machine, press the red button down and
start up the functions requested.
If you are using the machine on wet ground, it is essential to protect the
machine’s paper lters by turning o the aspirator motor with the ON/OFF
button.

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Emptying The Waste Bin
1) Move to the waste container.
2) Pull lever that locks/releases the bin.
3) Pull out the bin and empty it.
4) Ret the bin and lock it in place with lever
Cleaning And Servicing The Filter
The lter is a very important component of the machine and essential for correct operation. Proper lter maintenance will allow you
to obtain the best performance from your machine. The lter can be cleaned in any of the following three ways:
1) By means of the automatic cleaning system: According to the chosen work programme, the machine is programmed to
automatically clean the lter at regular preset intervals.
2) By means of an electric lter shaker that is manually started: Just a simple command is needed to keep the lter in perfect
working order: press the button marked ‘F’ and hold it down for a few seconds. Repeat this operation 4 or 5 times. Remember
that the cleaner the lter, the better the results of your cleaning session. It is recommended to carry this operation out at the
end of each work cycle.
NOTE: Dusty environments. If you are using the machine in a dusty environment (e.g. sawmills – warehouses where haulage vehicles pass,
etc.), it is a good idea to use the lter shaker more frequently.
3) By manually cleaning the lter: If operating the lter shaker is not enough to keep the lter clean - and in any case every 20
hours of work - clean the lter manually. Before carrying out any kind of intervention on the machine, make sure it is turned o
and that all functions are deactivated. To obtain this condition, turn the switch marked ‘L’to OFF.
1. Remove the rear box from the machine
2. Take the lter out of its seat by turning the two xing handles.
3. Blow compressed air onto the side of the lter featuring the protective net (at a pressure of 6 bar at the most).
4. Ret the lters and the rear panel.

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Fitting And Replacing The Side Brushes
To facilitate transport, the side brush (or brushes) is not tted in its expected working position. To t the brush in its correct working
position, proceed as follows:
1) Pull up the brush knob.
2) Loosen the screw on the shaft of the side brush motor.
3) Remove the key protection.
4) Place the brush with its ange on the shaft.
5) Tighten the xing screw.
To replace worn side brushes, carry out the operations listed above.
IMPORTANT: Raise and lower the side brushes while the machine is running.
Replacing Light Bulbs
To replace the front light bulb:
1) Remove the front cover by loosening the xing screws.
2) Replace the bulb, making sure that the new bulb has suitable electrical features.
3) Ret the front cover.
Replacing The Center Brush
CAUTION: This operation must be carried out with the machine o and the key removed.
This machine features a system for automatically adjusting the pressure exerted and compensating for wear. The need to replace
the central brush is highlighted on the display by the wording “BRUSH WORN OUT”.
To replace the center brush, proceed as follows:
• Open up the door on the left hand side of the machine by loosening the knob, as shown in the gure.
• Unscrew and remove the knobs that x the brush housing cover.
• Remove the cover of the brush compartment.
• Remove the worn brush.
• Remove the adapter of the brush stem and t it onto the new brush.
• Maintain the same inclination of the bristles.
• Ret the adapter and mount the new brush. Make sure the adapter is inserted into the hub.

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• Ret the cover of the brush compartment and tighten the knobs by following the disassembly instructions in reverse order.
Maintenance, Checking And Recharging The Battery
Check the level of electrolyte inside the batteries regularly. The battery compartment is under the operator’s seat. Raise the bonnet
and open the caps on the cells. If necessary, top up with distilled water. The level of electrolyte is indicated in the battery instruction
handbook.
IMPORTANT: Check the battery level every 100 hours. After you have lled the battery, close the cells with their caps and clean the top
surface. Pay the utmost attention when you are handling the battery liquid, as it is corrosive. In the event of contact with your skin or eyes,
wash with plenty of fresh water and seek medical assistance.
Whenever necessary, charge the battery according to the following instructions:
• Turn the machine o with the main key.
• Raise the bonnet.
• Disconnect the machine’s battery connector.
• The battery must be recharged in a suciently ventilated area
• Open up all the caps of the battery cells.
• Connect the battery connector to the battery charger.
• Connect the battery charger to the mains (the mains voltage and frequency ratings must correspond to those of the battery
charger).
• After charging, disconnect the battery from the charger and hook it up to the machine.
• Put the caps back on and clean the top surface of the battery.

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Adjusting The Brake
If the service brake or parking brake is not eective enough, it can be adjusted by acting on
the front wheel. Loosen locknut B by turning screw A and then tighten locknut B again.
Summary Table
Maintenance
IMPORTANT: These operations must be carried out with the machine o and the key removed. All routine and corrective maintenance
operations must be eected by competent personnel or at an authorised service centre. The life of the battery strictly relates to regular
periodic maintenance (checking the level and density of the electrolyte). If the machine has not been used for a long time (for instance 4-6
weeks), it is in any case necessary to recharge the batteries to guarantee that the voltage level never drops below the threshold value of
20.5 V. If not used, batteries tend to lose their charge.
A: Upon delivery
B: Every 30 hours
C: Every 50 hours
D: Every 100 hours
E: Every 400 hours
Maintenance Of The Battery Version
CHECK A B C D E
Battery liquid and voltage levels  
Check the brushes (or charcoal) of all electric motors and
replace if worn 
Tightness of the belts  
Brake adjustment  
Filter shaker
Tightness of the nuts and screws 
State of the side brush 
Clean the panel lter 
Tightness of the bin, lter, ap gaskets  