Minuteman EZ Mop 360 degrees User manual

EZ Mop 360°
User Manual

EZ Mop 360° User Manual
Table of Contents
1. GENERAL INFORMATION.......................................................................................................................... 3
1.1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION..............................................................................................................................3
1.2 AIM OF THE MANUAL........................................................................................................................................3
1.3 TERMINOLOGYAND SYMBOLS .......................................................................................................................3
1.4 SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS..............................................................................................................................4
1.5 INTENDED USE AND UNINTENDED USE ........................................................................................................4
1.6 TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................4
1.7 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION..............................................................................................................................5
1.8 TECHNICAL SUPPORT......................................................................................................................................5
2. SAFETY INFORMATION ............................................................................................................................. 6
2.1 BASIC RECOMMENDATIONS............................................................................................................................6
3. HANDLING INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................8
3.1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT OF PACKAGE......................................................................................................8
3.2 LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE MACHINE.....................................................................................8
3.3 INSPECTION UPON DELIVERY.......................................................................................................................10
3.4 UNPACKING......................................................................................................................................................10
3.5 ASSEMBLING THE MACHINE..........................................................................................................................11
4. TECHNICAL INFORMATION.................................................................................................................... 11
4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS...............................................................................................11
4.2 INSPECTION UPON DELIVERY.......................................................................................................................11
4.3 BLOCKING / UNLOCKING SQUEEGEE LIFTING............................................................................................12
4.4 CONTROL PANEL.............................................................................................................................................12
4.5 SUCTION POWER ADJUSTMENT CONTROL ................................................................................................12
4.6 DIMENSION AND TECHNICAL DATA...............................................................................................................13
5. USING THE MACHINE............................................................................................................................. 13
5.1 PREPARING THE MACHINE............................................................................................................................13
5.2 RECHARGING THE BATTERY.........................................................................................................................14
5.3 FITTING AND REMOVING THE BRUSH..........................................................................................................15
5.4 BRUSH TYPES .................................................................................................................................................16
5.5 MOVING THE MACHINE ..................................................................................................................................16
5.6 FITTING AND REMOVING THE SQUEEGEE..................................................................................................17
5.7 REPLACING THE SQUEEGEE BLADES.........................................................................................................17
5.8 FILLING AND EMPTYING THE TANK ..............................................................................................................18
5.9 DRAINING THE RECOVERY TANK..................................................................................................................19
5.10 OPERATING THE MACHINE...........................................................................................................................20
5.11 FLOOR CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS..............................................................................................................20
6. MAINTENANCE........................................................................................................................................ 22
6.1 TANKS...............................................................................................................................................................22
6.2 DETERGENT SOLUTION TANK FILTER..........................................................................................................22
6.3 SUCTION HOSE...............................................................................................................................................22
6.4 SQUEEGEE ......................................................................................................................................................23
6.5 VACUUM FILTER..............................................................................................................................................23
6.6 ACCESSORIES.................................................................................................................................................24
6.7 MACHINE BODY...............................................................................................................................................24
6.8 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE............................................................................................................................24
6.9 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE.................................................................................................................25
6.10 RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS...................................................................................................................25
7. TROUBLESHOOTING.............................................................................................................................. 26
Warranty........................................................................................................................................................ 28

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1. GENERAL INFORMATION
• The improper use of the machine or its use by unauthorised or unskilled personnel to carry out
certain tasks and/or during training courses.
• The machine being used in a manner that does not conform to national safety and accident
prevention regulations.
• The disabling or removal of safety devices installed on the machine.
• The improper installation and / or connection to the intended power supplies (power supply
defects).
• The lack of or inadequate preventive maintenance.
• Making modifications to or carrying out unauthorised work on the machine.
• The use of non-original or unsuitable spare parts.
• The total or partial failure to comply with the instructions provided.
• Exceptional conditions.
1.1 IMPORTANT INFORMATION
To make it easier to look up and read about the subjects of interest, refer to the table of contents at the
beginning of the manual.
This manual has been written by the manufacturer and is an integral part of the product. As such, it should
be kept safely for the entire service life of the machine until it is demolished.
The customer must make sure that operators have read or are familiar with the contents of this manual and
that they strictly follow the instructions provided.
The only way to obtain the best results in terms of safety, performance, efficiency and durability of your
product is to always comply with the instructions provided in this manual.
Failure to comply with these instructions may cause injury to persons or damage to the machine, the surface
that is being cleaned and to the environment. Under no circumstances can such injuries or damage be
attributed to the manufacturer.
1.2 AIM OF THE MANUAL
1.3 TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOLS
TERM DEFINITION
MACHINE This replaces the commercial name of the machine to which this manual refers.
OPERATOR A person who normally uses the machine and who is familiar with how to operate
it, as well as being familiar with the use of various types of detergent but who is
not able to carry out work on the machine that requires specific technical skills.
TECHNICIAN A person who has the necessary requisites (experience, technical skills and le-
gislative and regulatory knowledge) that allows him to carry out any type of work
required and that has the ability to recognise and avoid possible hazards during
the installation, operation, handling and maintenance of the machine.

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DANGER!
Symbol that draws attention to essential information to avoid serious (or extreme) consequen-
ces that affect the health of persons, the integrity of the product and damage to the environ-
ment in which it is used.
CAUTION
Symbol that accompanies information containing procedures and/or instructions that are es-
sential to understand and follow to avoid damage to the machine and to the environment in
which it is used.
NOTE:
Symbol used to highlight important information which if ignored, could cause damage to the
machine.
1.4 SYMBOLS AND WARNINGS
1.5 INTENDED USE AND UNINTENDED USE
The machine referred to in this manual (EZ Mop 360°) is an operator-controlled hard floor scrubber-dryer. It
must be used to scrub and vacuum liquids on flat, hard, horizontal, smooth or moderately rough and uniform
floors that are free from obsta-cles in both civil and industrial environments.
DANGER!
Any other use is strictly prohibited!
Please read the safety information provided in this manual very carefully.
The scrubber-dryer distributes a quantity of a solution consisting of water and detergent (that can be
regulated) onto the surface to be cleaned, while the brushes remove any dirt from the surface.
The machine’s vacuum system, with the aid of the squeegee, completely dries the liquids and removes the
dirt removed by the front brushes in a single pass.
By matching the correct detergent with various types of brush (or abrasive disks), the machine can adapt to
all the various floor-dirt combinations.
1.6 TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONS
This machine was designed and built in accordance with the fundamental requirements for user health and
safety pursuant to the European directives. The CE mark was therefore placed on the rating label.
The European directives to which the appliance is compliant are referred to in the Certificate of Conformity,
attached to this manual. This certificate will cease to be valid if the appliance is modified in any way without
the manufacturer’s prior authorisation.
The manufacturer reserves the right to make technical modifications to the product without prior notice in
order to make technical upgrades or improvements.
For this reason, some details of your machine may be different from the information contained in the sales
catalogues or the illustrations shown in this booklet. Nevertheless, this will not affect safety or invalidate the
information provided regarding it.

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Make sure that there is a rating label containing the serial number and the CE mark attached to the machine.
If there isn’t, please inform your dealer immediately.
1.7 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
Minuteman International
800-323-9420
www.minutemanintl.com
Model MM14QP
Serial N. D40MVO1605
Weight 28 kg
Tension 36 volt dc
Release 04
Year 2018
Power 540
The rating plate contains the following
information:
• Manufacturer’s
identification data
• CE mark
• model
• serial number
• total power rating
• year of construction
1.8 TECHNICAL SUPPORT
DANGER!
All maintenance work or the replacement of accessories must be carried out in areas with
adequate lighting and only after having disconnected the machine from the power supply by
unplugging the battery connector.
NOTE:
All work on the electrical system and all maintenance and repair work (especially work not
specifically described in this manual) should only be carried out by skilled personnel with
experience in the field and knowledge of the relevant safety regulations.
Only ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS, supplied exclusively by the manufacturer, should be used.
Only these parts can provide the assurance that the appliance will work safely and efficiently.
Do not use parts that have been removed from other machines or other kits as replacement
parts.
Do not wait until the components are worn out; replacing a component at the right time
means that the machine will perform better and at the same time savings will be made by
avoiding further damage.
The manufacturer provides its customers with a Technical Support Service to help resolve any issues there
may be regarding the use and maintenance of the machine.
Any requests for assistance must be made after having carefully assessed the problems and their causes.
When making a written request, please specify the following:
• Machine model
• Serial number
• Details of the problem
• The checks carried out
• Any adjustments made and their effect
• Any other information you think may be useful

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2. SAFETY INFORMATION
2.1 BASIC RECOMMENDATIONS
NOTE:
Read the “instructions manual” before starting up, using, or carrying out scheduled or unsche-
duled maintenance or any other work on the machine.
CAUTION
Strictly comply with all the instructions provided in this manual and those regarding the bat-
teries and battery chargers (pay particular attention to safety warnings and danger notices).
The manufacturer declines all liability for injury or damage due to the failure to comply with the
above-mentioned instructions.
NOTE:
Before using the machine, make sure that all parts are in their correct position.
CAUTION
The machine must only be used by personnel who have been trained to use it, who have pro-
ven their ability to use it and who have been expressly instructed to use it. To avoid unauthori-
sed use, when not in use, store the machine in a place that is not accessible by unauthorised
personnel.
Never allow minors to use the machine.
Never use this machine for any purpose other than for those for which it was specifically desi-
gned. Consider the type of building in which it is to be used and comply fully with the current
rules and safety regulations of the building.
DANGER!
Never use the machine in poorly lit areas, in explosive environments, in the presence of dirt
that is hazardous to health (dust, gas etc.), on roads or public passageways and outdoors in
general.
CAUTION
The machine operating temperature range is +4°C to + 35°C. When not in use, store the
machine in a dry and non-corrosive environment in which the temperature is between +
10°C and + 50°C. The humidity range for the machine is between 30% and 95%, whatever
the conditions.
DANGER!
Never use or vacuum liquids, gases, dry dust, acids and solvents (e.g. paint thinners,
acetone etc.), even if diluted that are inflammable or explosive (e.g. petrol, fuel oil etc.).
Never vacuum objects that are on fire or incandescent.
CAUTION
Do not use the machine on slopes or ramps that are steeper than 2%. On sight slopes,
never use the machine sideways, always manoeuvre it with care and never reverse. When
transporting the machine on steep ramps or slopes, be very careful to prevent it tipping over
and/or accelerating uncontrollably. Use only the lowest speed! The machine should only
negotiate ramps and/or steps with the brush head and squeegee raised.
NEVER leave the machine on a slope.

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NOTE:
Never leave the machine unattended without first making sure that it cannot move
accidentally and that it is disconnected from the power supply.
DANGER!
When using the machine, pay attention to other people, especially children in the area where
the machine is being used.
CAUTION
Do not use the machine to transport persons / things or to tow things. Do not tow the
machine.
NOTE:
Do not for any reason use the machine as a support for any amount of weight.
Do not obstruct the ventilation and heat discharge vents.
CAUTION
Do not remove, modify or bypass the safety devices.
Operators should always use personal protective equipment (both when using the machine
and when carrying out maintenance on it):
• apron or overalls
• non-slip waterproof footwear
• rubber gloves
• goggles and ear protectors
• breathing mask
Before starting to use the machine, remove jewellery, watches, ties and other items that
could potentially cause serious injury.
Never insert hands between moving parts.
NOTE:
Do not use detergents other than the ones intended and follow the instructions on the
relative safety data sheets.
Detergents should be kept in a place that is inaccessible to children. In case of contact with
the eyes, rinse immediately with copious amounts of water. If swallowed, consult a doctor
immediately.
Make sure that the power outlets used for the battery charger are connected to an efficient
earthing system and that they are protected by magneto thermal and differential circuit
breakers.
DANGER!
Do not place tools on top of the batteries: they may cause a short-circuit or an explosion.
In the presence of particularly strong magnetic fields, asses the possible effect they may
have on electronic control devices.
Never clean the machine using water jets.

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NOTE:
The fluids that are recovered contain detergents, disinfectant and water together with
organic and inorganic substances collected whilst the machine is in use. They must be
disposed of according to the current applicable legislation.
NOTE:
Before each use, check the machine. In particular, check that the battery charging cable and
connector are in good condition and safe for use.
If they are not in perfect condition, do not use the machine for any reason until repairs have
been carried out by an authorised technician.
NOTE:
Turn off the vacuum motor immediately if you notice any foam or liquid leaking from the
appliance. Do not use the machine on textile floor coverings such as rugs, carpets etc.
The use of wax, foaming detergents or dispersions may cause serious damage to the
machine or clog the hoses.
CAUTION
If the machine breaks down and/or malfunctions, turn it off immediately (unplug it from the
electric power supply or the batteries) and do not tamper with it.
Contact one of the manufacturer’s technical support centers.
3. HANDLING INFORMATION
3.1 DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT OF PACKAGE
Weight: 38 kg
Volume: 0,22 m3
A 1250 mm
B 510 mm
C 520 mm
3.2 LIFTING AND TRANSPORTATION OF THE MACHINE
CAUTION
When lifting or transporting the machine, make sure that the packaged machine is securely
anchored to prevent it from tipping over or falling accidentally.
Vehicle loading and unloading operations must be carried out with adequate lighting.The packaged machine
must be handled using suitable equipment. Care must be taken not to damage/hit any part of the packaging,
not to tip it over and to be careful when placing it on the ground.

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Symbols used on the packaging
Fragile, handle with care.
Indicates that the contents of the package are fragile and must be handled with the utmost
care.
Keep dry
Indicates that the package should be kept in a dry place.
This way up.
Indicates that the package must be stored the right way up.
With the machine in POWER OFF, pressing and rotating the front lever A,
the machine will rest on the three wheels and lifts the brushes OFF the floor.
In this position it is possible to move the machine by maneuvering it as in the
working phase without blocking the handle.

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When the goods are delivered (machine, battery or battery charger) by the carrier, carefully check the
condition of the packaging and its contents. If the contents have been damaged, inform the carrier
immediately.
The package contains the following:
3.3 INSPECTION UPON DELIVERY
1. Scrubber-dryer
2. Squeegee
3. Battery
4. Graduated container
5. Battery charger
6. Brushes
3.4 UNPACKING
To unpack the machine, proceed as follows:
1. Remove the graduated container 4
2. Remove the top packaging insert B
3. Grip the machine by the handle and bring it into an upright position
4. Remove the machine from the box.
5. Remove the boxA
NOTE:
We recommend that you keep all packaging materials because they may be useful in the
future to protect the machine and accessories when transporting it to an authorised service
centre.
If you do not wish to keep the packaging materials, they should be disposed in accordance
with current waste disposal legislation.