Minuteman pv-7201-bp Guide

Vac 35®
Battery Powered
Model:Model:
Model:Model:
Model:
PVPV
PVPV
PV-7201-BP-7201-BP
-7201-BP-7201-BP
-7201-BP
Revised 7/05
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TABLE OF CONTENTSABLE OF CONTENTS
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General Safety Instructions 1 & 2
Warning Decal Placement 3
Assembly & Operation Instructions 4 & 5
Blower Housing Assembly Parts 6 & 7
Battery Cabinet Assembly Parts 8
Handle Assembly Parts 9
Electrical Box Assembly 10
Warranty Back Cover

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SAFETYSAFETY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
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ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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WARNINGARNING
ARNINGARNING
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•To prevent personal injury or property damage, do not attempt to start motor until all assembly
steps are complete and you have read and understand the safety and operating instructions in this
manual.
•Wear approved safety glasses when operating this equipment. The operation of any powered
machine can result in foreign objects being thrown by high-speed rotating parts.
•Wear work gloves, sturdy footwear, and hearing protection when operating this equipment.
•Remove hearing protection and watch for traffic when operating near, or when crossing roadways.
•Do not operate this equipment on a paved, gravel, or hard surface unless the collection bag is
installed. Discharged material may bounce from a hard surface.
•Before inspecting or servicing any part of equipment, shut off motor, disconnect batteries and
make sure that all moving parts have come to a complete stop. Be aware that rotating blades slow
down gradually after motor is shut off.
•Never leave equipment unattended when engine is running. Shut off motor and disconnect batteries
before leaving equipment.
•Do not vacuum any burning or smoldering materials such as cigars, cigarettes, ashes or cinders.
•Do not vacuum areas that have been recently treated with fertilizers, pesticides or herbicides.
Follow chemical manufacturer’s safety instructions regarding contact with treated areas.
•Do not vacuum flammable liquids such as gasoline, kerosene, diesel fuel, paint thinner, etc.
•Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this equipment.
•Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small children, and pets. Keep bystanders
at least 25 feet away from the area of operation.
•Do not allow hands or any other part of the body or clothing inside the vacuum inlet.
•Before removing or installing collection bag, shut off motor.
•Empty the collection bag after each use. Decomposing debris could generate enough heat to
catch fire. Before emptying the collection bag, shut off motor and allow all moving parts to come to
a complete stop.
•If equipment jams or becomes clogged, immediately shut off motor, disconnect batteries and allow
all moving parts to come to a complete stop. Use only a wooden stick to clear away debris.

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•Do not operate this equipment with any safety guards or housing removed.
•Maintenance and repairs must be performed by authorized personnel.
•Make sure all switches are turned “OFF” and battery connections are removed before performing
any maintenance procedures.
•Store or park this machine on a level surface only.
•These machines are designed for level floor operation only. DO NOT OPERATE on ramps or
inclines.
•This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust.
DANGERDANGER
DANGERDANGER
DANGER
Battery acid can cause burns. When working on or around batteries, wear protective clothing and
safety glasses. Remove metal jewelry. Do not lay tools or metal objects on top of batteries.
Charging batteries generates explosive gases. DO NOT CHARGE BATTERIES WHEN OPEN
FLAMES OR SPARKS ARE PRESENT. DO NOT SMOKE. Make sure the charger is turned off
before disconnecting it from the batteries. Charge the batteries in a well ventilated area.
SAFETY INTERLOC SYSTEMSAFETY INTERLOC SYSTEM
SAFETY INTERLOC SYSTEMSAFETY INTERLOC SYSTEM
SAFETY INTERLOC SYSTEM
This equipment incorporates a safety interloc system. When front intake assembly is removed motor
relay is disconnected through side switch. WARNING: Fan will continue to rotate after power is
disconnected.
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THESE INSTRUCTIONSTHESE INSTRUCTIONS
THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Safety DecalsSafety Decals
Safety DecalsSafety Decals
Safety Decals

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INSTRUCTIONS
1. After removing the handle and vac unit from the
carton, the following instructions will help you
ready the vac for operation.
2. Remove the rolled up dust bag and Spin-Pak®
from the spacer box. The rolled up dust bag
contains the following items: Front caster 64-71-
A, Bracket/caster 66-430-C, and Cables (1) 72-
132-A and (2) 72-134-A, also, the plastic bag
containing the following hardware: 63-304-A, 4
Bag hooks; 69-416-16, 2 Contour head bolts 1/
4-20 x 1; 352-416, 2 Acorn nuts 1/4-20; 65-416-
20, 2 Bolts-Hex head 1/4-20 x 1 1/4; 364-416, 2
Nuts-Hex Lock 1/4-20; 936-416, 2 Washer-Int.
Tooth Lock 1/4; 365-516, 2 Nut-Hex Lock 5/16.
3. After removing the machine from the carton the
first step is to install the caster bracket and insert
the caster.
4. Attach the caster bracket (item 20) by removing
(2) 1/4-20 x 1 bolts and washers (items 36 and
30) also (2) 1/4-20 x 1 1/4 bolts and washers
(items 37 and 30 at the bottom of the front cover
assembly, item 15). Now position the caster
bracket so the part no. is on the top side. Insert
(2) 1/4-20 x 1 bolts and washers (items 36 and
30) in the (2) top holes and screw into the front
cover assembly. Do not tighten.Do not tighten.
Do not tighten.Do not tighten.
Do not tighten. Now insert (2)
1/4-20 x 1 1/4 bolts and washers (items 37 and
30) into the (2) bottom holes and screw into the
front cover assembly. Now tighten all (4) bolts).
5. Next install the caster (item 17). Place the 3/4
nut (item 3) on the shank of the caster before
screwing the caster into the caster bracket. Adjust
height to suit. Turn 3/4 nut tight against bottom
side of bracket to lock caster shank and maintain
height setting.
6. Attach the top cross brace (ref. no. 14) with the
left and right truss braces (ref. nos. 12 & 13) to
the upper handle (ref. no. 15) with bolts and nuts
(ref. nos. 10 & 7). Do not tighten!Do not tighten!
Do not tighten!Do not tighten!
Do not tighten! Now place
the truss braces over bolts “A” on the cabinet and
install nut (ref. no. 6). Again, do not tighten!Again, do not tighten!
Again, do not tighten!Again, do not tighten!
Again, do not tighten! Next
place the upper handle (ref. no. 15) ends on top
of lower handle which is attached to the blower
housing. Now place the cross brace (ref. no. 14)
on the bottom side of the lower handle and fasten
together with bolts, washer, and nuts (ref. nos. 2,
5, 9 & 10). Now tighten all nuts and bolts on the
handle assembly.
7. To attach intake housing to unit; Insert the hinge
bosses, on collar of intake housing, behind the
hinge extension on front cover assembly. Swing
intake housing to lay flat against front cover
assembly. Secure by placing flatwasher and
adjusting knob, on pivot bolt, over the collar of
intake housing and tightening adjusting knob.
1. The batteries should be installed next. Follow
instructions under Battery Selection and Care to
determine if batteries are in good condition.
Place batteries in the cabinet in the positions
shown in diagram. Thoroughly tighten all terminal
connections, coat with a thin application of
petroleum jelly. Be sure the positive and negative
posts are in the proper location. All the wires and
battery cables have been attached to the cabinet
except (1) 72-132-A and (2) 72-134-A, these were
wrapped in the dust bag for shipping and can be
identified by their lengths. The following page
shows the complete wiring diagram.
2. To assemble Spin-Pak®; Remove the hex head
bolts, lock nuts, and flatwashers, from the three
upper holes used to secure the retaining ring to
the blower housing. Do not remove the bottom
bolt or the retaining ring from blower housing. Align
the holes in the Spin-Pak® with the three upper
holes in the remaining ring and blower housing.
Reassemble to the hex head bolts, lock nuts, and
flatwashers to the three holes and tighten.
3. Attach the dust bag to the unit by placing the bag
hooks in the bottom loop of the top bag straps.
Hook the straps on the upper handle just above
the top cross brace. Slip the neck of the bag
over the Spin-Pak® and retaining ring, pull the tie
strap tightly around the neck of the blower
housing.
4. WARNING: Battery charger selector switch must
be in the off position and power cord to the
charger disconnected before inspecting or
servicing batteries. Make all connections or
disconnects to batteries with charger off.
5. WARNING: Proper eye protection such as
goggles, face shield or safety glasses should be
worn with protective clothing such as rubber
gloves and apron, when servicing or inspecting
batteries.

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CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION:CAUTION:
CAUTION: In handling storage batteries remember that
battery electrolyte is composed of water and H2SO4 or
sulfuric acid. If battery acid should contact any part of the
body, wash immediately with clean cold water. Seek medical
aid if any discomfort continues. The charging of these
batteries creates explosive hydrogen and oxygen gases.
Personnel should be properly instructed in the care and
handling of this equipment before being permitted to do so
(see Charging Instructions).
A volt meter has been provided on top of the battery cabinet
adjacent to the switch. When the indicating needle reaches
the red range, the batteries should be recharged. The
sweeper will still sweep efficienlty at this point; however, if
batteries are continually discharged beyond this point, their
life will be shortened considerably.
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YSPECIFICASPECIFICA
SPECIFICASPECIFICA
SPECIFICATIONSTIONS
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220 amps @ 20 hour rate 6 volt wet charge (4 required) PN
956720. 275 amps @ 20 hour rate 6 volt wet charge (4
required) PN956740.
Battery Dimensions - 10 19/64 x width 7 5/64 x height 10
3/16.
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Use charger no. 957731. Volt DC 24, Volt AC 115/Ph-1/cy-
60.
1. Keep filter bag clean. The efficiency of this unit depends
on the breathing capabilities of the dust bag. On
extremely dusty jobs, empty bag often. Never allow
debris to remain in bag after use. There is danger of
spontaneous combustion.
2. Before starting the motor make sure the: A. Spin-Pak®
is in place. B. Dust bag or discharge hose is in place.
C. Intake housing or hose kit is attached to the fan
housing.
3. Your Vac 35 is equipped with a front adjustable caster
which will provide any height adjustment of intake
housing that may be desired, within a practical range.
4. Your Vac 35 will handle most common kinds of debris
found around industrial plants, commercial buildings,
homes and farms. Acid contaminated materials,
magnesium dust and other DANGEROUS debris that
is considered hazardous should not be handled with
Vac 35 unless approved by a regulating authority
considered to be an expert in the handling of such
hazardous materials.
5.5.
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5. DO NOTDO NOT
DO NOTDO NOT
DO NOT WORK ON VWORK ON V
WORK ON VWORK ON V
WORK ON VAC 35AC 35
AC 35AC 35
AC 35 repairs or change
attachments with motor running.
6. Disconnect one battery wire for safety.
7. Never walk away from the machine with the motor
running.
8. LUBRICATION: Lubricate the wheels three to four times
a year. (If used is an extremely duty area, lubricate
more often.) The grease fittings are on the hub of each
wheel. Lubricate the bearings and wheel axle on the
caster once a week if used daily.

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HANDLE & BAGHANDLE & BAG
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ELECTRICALELECTRICAL
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ELECTRICAL BOXBOX
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LIMITED WLIMITED W
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LIMITED WARRANTYARRANTY
ARRANTYARRANTY
ARRANTY
The Parker Sweeper Company warrants to the original purchaser/user that this product is free from defects in workmanship
and materials under normal use and service for a period of two years from date of purchase. In addition, Parker Sweeper
Company will, at its option, honor labor warranty claims for the first 12 months from date of sale, provided such claims are
submitted through and approved by factory authorized repair stations. Parker Sweeper Company will, at its option, repair or
replace without charge, except for transportation costs, parts that fail under normal use and service when operated and
maintained in accordance with the applicable operation and instruction manuals.
This warranty does not apply to normal wear, or to items whose life is dependent on their use and care, such as belts, cords,
switches, hoses, rubber parts, electrical motor components or adjustments. Parts not manufactured by Parker Sweeper
Company such as engines, batteries, battery chargers, hydraulic pumps, and tires are covered by and subject to the warranties
and/or guarantees of their manufacturers. Please contact Parker Sweeper Company for procedures in warranty claims against
these manufacturers.
Special warning to purchaserSpecial warning to purchaser
Special warning to purchaserSpecial warning to purchaser
Special warning to purchaser — Use of replacement filters and/or prefilters not manufactured by Parker Sweeper Company
or its designated licensees, will void all warranties expressed or implied.
A potential health hazard exists without exact original equipment replacement.
All warranteed items become the sole property of Parker Sweeper Company or its original manufacturer, whichever the case
may be.
Parker Sweeper Company disclaims any implied warranty, including the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of fitness
for a particular purpose. Parker Sweeper Company assumes no responsibility for any special, incidental or consequential
damages.
This limited warranty is applicable only in the U.S.A. and Canada, and is extended only to the original user/purchaser of this
product. Customers outside the U.S.A. and Canada should contact their local distributor for export warranty policies. Parker
Sweeper Company is not responsible for costs or repairs performed by persons other than those specifically authorized by
Parker Sweeper Company. This warranty does not apply to damage from transportation, alterations by unauthorized persons,
misuse or abuse of the equipment, use of non-compatible chemicals, or damage to property, or loss of income due to
malfunctions of the product.
If a difficulty develops with this machine, you should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.
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