RHINO RL 160-DUO User manual

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
Read this manual completely and understand the
instructions before operating the machine.
“English Version”
RL 160 - DUO
Ride-On-Sweeper
Gasoline / LPG
Operator’s Manual

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
P/N: 557440109-00, Rev-A, 08/2019
Prepared by KM, NPM TD Dept.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTE:
Roots Multiclean Ltd. (RMCL) is not liable for any legal claims that
may arise as a direct or indirect result of the contents of this
manual.
Roots Multiclean Ltd.
R.K.G. Industrial Estate, Ganapathy,
Coimbatore - 641 006, India.
MACHINE DATA
Please fill at the time of installation for future reference:
Model No. - _______________________________
Serial No. - ________________________________
Engine No. - _______________________________
Accessories - ______________________________
Installation Date - ___________________________
Introducon
Support
Know Your Machine
Inial Set-up
Machine Operaon
Troubleshoong
Operator Notes
Table Of Contents & Important Note
Technical Specificaons
Safety Instrucons
Working Principle
Controls
Maintenance
Do & Don’ts
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Rhino RL 160 - DUO INTRODUCTION

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
PREFACE
We are pleased with you having chosen the for your Rhino RL 160 - DUO
cleaning requirements. Backed by our industry expertise that spans across
two decades, we assure you that the machine comes with ROOTS promise of
quality, efficiency and performance.
We advise you to carefully read through the instructions prior to the
operation of the machine. This manual contains detailed instructions for the
proper operation of the machine, along with important information
regarding its handling, care, maintenance and service needs.
We are sure that you will find the machine and its performance to your
utmost satisfaction. Once again, we thank you for choosing as a trusted us
partner for your cleaning requirements.
Usage, Handling & Modification
Use of the product beyond the specified scope of functioning is deemed
improper and the manufacturer cannot be held liable for any damages which
may arise due to this.
This machine may be used only by persons who are trained or are familiar
with the machine and are aware of the possible hazards involved. The
appropriate Accident Prevention Regulations as well as applicable general
regulations pertaining to Safety and Health at the work place must be
adhered to by the user.
Modifications made to machine without the manufacturer's consent will
relieve the manufacturer of responsibility and any possible liability for
consequential damage.
Dear Customer,
Acceptance of the Machine
On arrival of the machine at the shipping address, please check for any
damage that may have occurred as a result of transit. In the event of any such
damage, the purchaser is bound by responsibility to send a claim letter to the
concerned dealer with a copy of the invoice. The letter should be authorized
sent within 24 hours of receipt of the machine.
Notes on Warranty
Refer the Warranty manual supplied along with the machine.
NOTE:
ILLUSTRATIONS SHOWN IN THIS MANUAL ARE FOR REPRESENTATIVE
PURPOSE ONLY. ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY.
ROOTS reserves the right to change the product or contents of this manual
without prior information.
For Engine, Battery, Motors, Blowers or other OEM components related
information kindly refer to their manufacturers manual supplied along
with the machine for instructions regarding usage, maintenance and
service.
INTRODUCTION
Prior to first operation, read the manual carefully and strictly comply with
the instructions contained.
The Operator’s Manual is an integral part of the machine and must not be
misplaced.

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Without Side Broom
With One Side Broom
With Two Side Brooms
1220 mm
1650 mm
2000 mm
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-
SWEEPING
WIDTH
Main Broom Length
Main Broom Diameter
Broom Type
Bristle Type
Side Broom Diamater
1220 mm
360 mm
V-Shape
PROEX & WIRE
660 mm
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MAIN & SIDE
BROOM
Unladen weight - 1800 kg
(Without packing)
WEIGHT
SWEEPING
PERFORMANCE (Theorecal)
With One Side Broom
With Two Side Brooms
Sweeping Speed
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-8 to 11 Km/hr
Max - 20 %
GRADABILITY

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Manufacturer
Model
Displacement
No. of Cylinders
Horsepower
Kubota
WG1605-GL-RTS-1
1537 cc
4
41.0kW/54.9HP
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ENGINE
Hopper Volume
(Theorecal)
Dump Height
Li Capacity
640 liters
1400 mm
600 kg
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HOPPER
Filter Area - 12 m²
No. of Filters - 2
FILTER
Baery - 12V, 80Ah
BATTERY
Gasoline Tank - 10 liters
LPG Cylinder
(Forkli cylinder) - 17 Kg
FUEL
Length - 2686 mm Width - 1590 mm
Height - 2555 mm (AC cabin)
Height - 2400 mm (Non AC Cabin)
Height - 1616 mm (Open Top)
Height - 2320 mm (Overhead Guard)
Hydraulic Tank - 40 liters
HYDRAULIC

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO SUPPORT

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
AFTER SALES SUPPORT
CUSTOMER SUPPORT SYSTEM (CSS) ANNUAL MAINTENANCE CONTRACT (AMC)
RMCL has a dedicated CSS Team to ensure prompt after-sales service
support. One call solution for all your complaints/concerns. Register your
complaint or concern through the below toll free number for hassle free
support. The customer support executive registers your complaint/concern
and will keep you updated on the progress.
Toll Free Number:
1800 41 99 77 9
Our timings (Monday to Saturday):
8:00 am to 7:00 pm
Customer Support System Process
Customer CSS Executive Engineer Site Location
AMC or Annual Maintenance Contract is a professional and
timely maintenance cover offered by RMCL to its customers.
AMC takes care of scheduled and preventive maintenance services.
Equipment under AMC qualifies for four scheduled visits and to a maximum
of twelve unscheduled visits during the contract.
Advantages of AMC:
þPan India network presence.
þMaximum equipment uptime.
þFocus on your business while we take care of your equipment.
þWell trained engineers to take care of the equipment.
þSystem driven scheduled periodic maintenance.
þGenuine spare parts.
þToll free number assistance for breakdown.
AMC
USER MANUAL
ROOTS philosophy is to continually improve all of its products. For this
reason we may modify the design, appearance and engineering of our
products periodically.
Therefore, some changes, modifications and improvements may not be
covered in this manual.
For the latest Operator’s Manual, visit:
www.rootsmulticlean.com/user-manual/

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
GENERAL SAFETY SYMBOLS
Prior to first operation, read the manual carefully and
strictly comply with the instructions contained.
Read
manual
Important information on handling the machine in
order to maintain operability.
Caution
(the machine)
Due to use of substances representing an inherent
danger to health of environment.
Ecological hazard
(the environment)
Safety provisions in dangerous situation caused by
misuse, inaccurate adherence to instruction or
prescribed work routine.
Safety Provisions
(persons & goods)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Applicaon
=The machine with working equipment must be checked to ensure that it
is in proper working order and is operang safely prior to use. Otherwise,
the machine must not be used.
=The machine is not suitable for sweeping dust which endangers health,
unless expressly specified otherwise. Please follow the safety
instrucons in the operang manual.
=Never sweep explosive liquids, combusble gases, explosive dusts as
well as undiluted acids and solvents. This includes petrol, paint thinner or
heang oil which can generate explosive fumes or mixtures upon contact
with the sucon air. Acetone, undiluted acids and solvents must also be
avoided as they can harm the materials on the machine.
=Do not sweep any burning or glowing object.
=The machine should not be used in sub-zero temperatures.
=If the machine is used in hazardous areas (e.g. filling staons) the
corresponding safety provisions must be observed.
=The machine may only be operated on the surfaces approved by the
company or its authorised representaves.
=Protect the machine from frost.

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Operaon
=This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
limited physical, sensoric or mental capacies or lack of experience
and/or skills, unless such persons are accompanied and supervised by a
person in charge of their safety or if they received precise instrucons on
the use of this machine.
=Children should be supervised to prevent them from playing with the
machine.
=The operator must use the machine properly. The person must consider
the local condions and must pay aenon to third pares, in parcular
children, when working with the machine.
=Never leave the machine unaended so long as the engine is running.
The operator may leave the machine only when the engine has come to a
standsll, the machine has been protected against accidental
movement, and the parking brake has been applied.
=For devices fied with ignion key, remove the ignion key to prevent
accidental or unauthorized use.
=Prior to starng work, the operator must ensure that all protecve
devices are properly installed and funcon correctly.
=The operator of the machine is liable for accidents with other individuals
or their property.
=Ensure that the operator wears ght-fing clothes. Wear sturdy shoes
and avoid wearing loose-fing clothes.
=Check the immediate vicinity prior to starng (e.g. children). Ensure
sufficient visibility.
=The machine may only be used by persons who have been instructed in
handling the machine or have proven qualificaon and experse in
operang the machine or have been explicitly assigned the task of
handling the machine.
=Do not open the hood when the engine is running.
=On sloped surfaces, the sloping angle and the driving direcon should not
exceed the values given in the Operang Instrucons.
Transport
=The engine is to be brought to a standsll and the machine is
to be fastened properly during transportaon.
Maintenance
=Maintenance work may only be carried out by approved customer
service outlets or experts in this field who are familiar with the respecve
safety regulaons.
=Please observe the local safety regulaons regarding portable
commercially used machines.
=Always use appropriate gloves while working on the device.
=First switch off the machine and remove the ignion key before
performing any cleaning or maintenance tasks on the machine, replacing
parts or switching over to another funcon.
=Always disconnect the baery when working on the electrics.
=Do not clean the machines with a high-pressure water jet (danger of
short circuits or other damage).
Spare Parts & Accessories
=To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement of spare parts may only be
carried out by the authorised customer service personnel.
=Use only accessories and spare parts which have been approved by the
manufacturer. The exclusive use of original accessories and original spare
parts ensures that the machines can be operated safely and trouble free.

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Machines with Gasoline/LPG Engine
=Fill up fuel only while the engine is turned off.
=Use the fuel specified in the Operator’s Manual.
=Do not refuel the machine in enclosed spaces.
=Smoking and open flames are strictly prohibited.
=Ensure that no fuel reaches the hot open surfaces. Risk of injury.
=Do not close the exhaust.
=Do not bend over the exhaust or touch it (risk of burns).
=Allow the machine sufficient me to cool down before carrying out any
maintenance and repair work.
=Ensure that there is adequate venlaon or provision for diverng the
exhaust gas while operang the machine in closed rooms (risk of
poisoning).
=Exhaust gases are poisonous and hazardous to health, do not inhale
them.
Read the operang instrucons of the engine manufacturer before start-
up and follow the safety instrucons carefully.
Risk of explosion!
Pneumac Tires Equipped Machines
=In machines with screwed wheel rims: Please check and confirm that all
the screws of the rim are ghtened before correcng the tyre filling
pressure.
=Check the pressure reducer on the compressor for the correct seng
before correcng the tyre pressure.
=Do not exceed maximum tyre pressure.
Wear Safety Gear as necessary.
Cleaning Instructions:
WARNING: DO NOT CLEAN THE MACHINE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE
CLEANER. THERE IS RISK OF DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL PARTS OR
RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT.
DO NOT SWEEP OR VACUUM CORROSIVE/BATTERY
FLUIDS/EXPLOSIVE/FLAMMABLE/MAGNETIC/RADIOAC
TIVE/BIOHAZARD MATERIALS.
DO NOT SWEEP
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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SYMBOLS & HAZARDS PICTORIAL DEFINITIONS
Read Manual
Recycle/Do Not Throw
In Garbage
Informaon
Environmental Hazard
General Warning
Baery: Recycle
Cauon
No Fire/Matches
Toxic Hazard
No Smoking
No Passengers
Do Not Throw
In Garbage Hand Crush Hazard Hot Surface
Stac Electricity Hazard
Do Not Start Tag Rotang Belt Hazard Wear Overalls Wear Gloves Wear Safety Shoes

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Wear Safety Glasses Wear Safety Helmet Wear Ear Muff Wear Respirator
SYMBOLS & HAZARDS PICTORIAL DEFINITIONS
LPG Onboard

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY
The packaging material can be recycled. Please do not place the packaging
into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the proper recycling.
Old machines contain materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the
proper recycling of old machines. Batteries and actuators contain
substances that must not enter the environment. Please dispose of your
old machines, batteries and actuators, using appropriate collection
systems.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

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Rhino RL 160 - DUO
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
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1. Operator cabin
2. Air condioning unit
3. Rear view mirror
4. Sliding window
5. Front glass
6. Engine hood
7. Filter chamber
8. Hopper
9. Side broom
10. Main broom
11. Main broom door RH
12. Main broom door LH
13. Front wheels w/brake
14. Rear wheel
15. Emergency exit window
16. LPG fuel hose
17. An stac drag chain

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KNOW YOUR MACHINE
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18. Cabin door with lock
19. Operator seat with armrest
20. Steering wheel & dashboard
21. Gasoline/LPG Engine
22. LPG cylinder access door
23. Gasoline filler cap
24. LPG tank
25. LPG control valve
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