Minuteman HM40B User manual

Kleen Sweep 40R/47R
Model: HM40B, HM47B, HM40BQP, HM47BQP, HM40QP, HM50QP
Instruction Manual

Dear customer,
It is our desire that the good characteri-
stics of the Kleen Sweep 40R/47R
should justify the confidence you de-
monstrated by making this purchase.
We did our best to supply you with an
efficient and dependable machine.
Before first operation of your Kleen
Sweep 40R/47R, read these instruc-
tions
carefully.Themanualprovidesvaluable
information about service and mainte-
nance.
The symbol
as used in this manual identifies items
relevant to safety. Please make sure to
forward all safety instructions to other
operators.
Observe the safety information listed in
chapter 1.
Before first operation of the machine,
read these instructions and safety
information carefully and comply with
them.
Please 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 and ill make sure that your
rights under current warranty are not
affected.
We reserve the right for technical im-
provement.
Valid as of: January 2005
Introduction
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Proper Use
The Kleen Sweep 40R/47R has been
exclusively designed for collecting dry
and moist matter from floor surfaces in
e.g. factories, storage buildings, par-
king ground and pedestrian areas.
Usingthemachinebeyondthisscopeof
application will be deemed improper
use; The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for consequential damages.
The term of proper use also includes
operation,maintenanceandrepairwork
to be performed in compliance with the
manufacturer's specifications.
The Kleen Sweep 40R/47R may be
used, serviced and repaired by person-
nel only that are familiar with the machi-
ne and aware of possible hazards
involved.
Accident Prevention Regulation, Road
Traffic Regulations, and aspects of
safety and working medicine will have
to be complied with.
If modifications to the machine are
made in absence of the manufacturer's
prior consent, the latter cannot be held
liable for damage resulting from such
unauthorized modification.
The machine has not
been designed for col-
lecting dusts which are
detrimental to health or
explosive dusts.
Notes on warranty
The terms of the sales contract apply.
Damages are not subject to warranty if
they are due to non-compliance with the
maintenance and service provisions.
The maintenance work has to be perfor-
med by an authorized service center.
Thefollowingisexcludedfromwarranty:
Natural wear and tear after overload
and damages caused by inexpert hand-
ling and unauthorized modification of
the machine. Moreover, any claim for
warranty cannot be accepted if dama-
ges at the machine are caused by fitting
parts or accessories without prior and
explicit consent or by non-compliance
with the maintenance instructions.
Inspection
Carefully unpack and inspect your
Kleen Sweep 40R/47R for shipping da-
mage.Follow unpacking instructionson
shipping pallet. Each unit has been te-
sted and thoroughly inspected before
shipment. Any damage is the responsi-
bility of the delivery carrier who should
be notified immediately.
Proper Use
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1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 General Safety Information. . . 5
1.2 Safety and Warning Symbols . 6
1.2.1 Generally Applicable Symbols 6
1.3 Labels at the Machine. . . . . . . 7
1.3.1 Kleen Sweep 40R/47R Signs . 8
1.4 Operation/Safety Information 10
1.5 Cleaning Information. . . . . . . 11
1.6 Maintenance Instructions . . . 12
2 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.1 Functional Description . . . . . 14
2.2 Cylinder Broom. . . . . . . . . . .14
2.3 Side Brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
2.4 Filter System / Dust Evacuation
15
2.5 Shaking System . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.6 Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.7 Wheels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.8 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
2.9 Traction Drive Assembly. . . . 15
3 Battery Systems . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1 Low Discharge Signal
Sender . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 First Operation . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.1 First Operation of Batteries. . 17
4.2 Insert Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5.1 Kleen Sweep 40R/47R Controls
19
5.2 Kleen Sweep 40R/47R Control
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
5.3 Empty Dirt Hoppers . . . . . . . 24
5.4 Working With the Kleen Sweep
40R/47R . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
5.4.1 Switch Electro-Motor On and Off
25
5.4.2 Sweep. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.4.3 Stop and Park. . . . . . . . . . . . 26
6 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . 27
7 Maintenance/Service . . . . . 31
7.1 Maintenance Instructions . . . 31
7.2 Mount/Dismount Cylinder
Broom. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
7.3 Adjust Sweeping Track. . . . . 32
7.4 Sealing Strips for Broom Com-
partment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
7.4.1 Folding Apron Adjustment . . 34
7.5 Replace Side brush . . . . . . . 35
7.6 Dismount Plate Filter . . . . . . 36
7.7 Basic Cleaning of Plate Filter 37
7.8 Electrical System . . . . . . . . . 38
7.9 Brake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
7.10 V-belt drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
8 Spare Part List . . . . . . . . . . 40
Contents
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Safety Information
1 Safety Information
1.1 General Safety Information
Apart from the instructions contained in
this manual, the general safety instruc-
tions and accident prevention regulati-
ons, as imposed by law will have to be
complied with. Do not put the Manual
asidewithoutreadingitevenifyou used
similar sweepers before. Take the time
to read them now and save time later. It
will be of essence to make yourself fa-
miliar with all accessories and controls,
as well as their functions, before you
start working. Take time to read now
and save time later.
Machines with known defects must not
be used.
Priortooperationmakeyourselffamiliar
with all systems and controls and "whe-
re they arrive". Avoid the mess of ha-
ving to read this book while trying to run
the machine.
Using the machine in areas with explo-
sionhazard, on public roadsandplaces
is prohibited.
The operator has to use the machine
within its design limits.
Shut the motors down before transpor-
ting the machine.
Keep clear of hazard zo-
ne!
Before commencing work, the operator
has to make sure that the Kleen Sweep
40R/47R and its accessories are in pro-
per and safe condition.
Warningand instructionlabelsattached
to the machine contain important infor-
mation about safe operation. Illegibleor
lost labels have to be replaced.
Makesurethatallcovers
are fitted before starting
to sweep.
When sweeping in clo-
sed rooms, provide for
sufficient ventilation.
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Safety Information
1.2 Safety and Warning Symbols
1.2.1 Generally Applicable Symbols
All paragraphs in this manual referring
to your personal safety, the safety of
your machine and the environment pro-
tection are attributed one of the
following warning symbols:
Table 1 Versions of used safety
and warning symbols
Symbol Hazardous for Description
DANGER persons and
goods dangerous situation
caused by misuse inaccurate adherence of instructions or pres-
cribed work routine
CAUTION the machine important information on handling the machine in order to main-
tain operability
Ecological hazard the environment due to use of substances representing an inherent danger to
health of environment
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Safety Information
1.3 Labels at the Machine
The following safety and information
signs are legibly attached to the machi-
ne. Missing or illegible stickers have to
be replaced.
Folding apron (1)
Parking brake(2)
Nameplate, front and rear(3)
Read and observe
operator's Manual (5)
Fig. 1 Safety and information
signs
Brake (6)
Sound power level (7)
86dB (A) Kleen Sweep 40R/47R
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Safety Information
1.3.1 Kleen Sweep 40R/47R Signs
Fig. 2 Safety and information
signs
Rotating parts (9)
Cylinder broom wearing take-up (11)
Nameplate (12)
24 V sticker (17)
LDS battery setting (15)
12
24V
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Safety Information
Kleen Sweep 40R/47R Signs Conti-
nued
Battery charging (16)
Keep seat hood opened
during complete battery
charging procedure.
High-pressure cleaner (13)
Do not clean with high-
pressure cleaner or va-
pour jet.
This machine operates on 24 Volt DC.
Batteries:
PN 956740 4 x 6V 275 AH
Charger:
PN 957731 24VDC, 20 Amp 120VAC
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Safety Information
1.4 Operation/Safety Information
Vacuum sweepers may be run by quali-
fied personnel only; such personnel will
have to have evidenced their qualificati-
onfor running the machineto the owner
or his authorized representative; opera-
tors explicitly will have to be instructed
by the owner or his authorized repre-
sentative to use the machine.
The machine may be
used for cleaning such
surfaces approved by
the owner or this autho-
rized representative for
operation of vacuum
sweepers.
Before starting the engi-
ne, switch off all drives.
Transportingpersonsonthe machineis
prohibited. Ride-on machine types are
to be started with the driver being sea-
ted.
Never leave the machine unattended
before the motors are off and the ma-
chine is protected against unintended
movements.
To prevent the machine from unauthori-
zed use, pull the control key to block all
drives.
Shut down the motors before transport
of the machine. During driving the ope-
rator has to take account of local condi-
tionsand when workinghehas towatch
out for other persons, especially child-
ren.
Shut down the engine
beforeopeningthehood
or fairings.
This machine must not
be used as dust-evacua-
ting machine with dust
filter insert (separator)
to collect dusts which
are hazardous to health.
Compared to four-
wheeled vehicles, dri-
ving stability of three-
wheeled vehicles is re-
duced. We thus recom-
mend:
- do not negotiate cur-
ves at high speed.
- do not turn at slopes
but on level ground
only.
- ride up- or downhill
straight.
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