Schwarze Industries Hypervac User manual

Product Manual
HYPERVAC
© Schwarze Industries 2018HV-18 revised 11/18
Schwarze Industries, Inc.
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Product Manual
Schwarze Industries, Inc.
Schwarze Industries, 1055 Jordan Road, Huntsville, AL 35811 USA
HYPERVAC

Foreword
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Dear customer,
We are pleased to have you as a Schwarze customer. Your new sweeper has been carefully designed to give maximum
service with minimum downtime.
This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your sweeper in
top operating condition. Careful use and timely service save extensive repairs and costly downtime losses. Make sure to
read this manual thoroughly and understand what each control is for and how to use it.
Safety is of primary importance to the owner/operator and the manufacturer. Observe all safety precautions decals on
the machine and noted throughout the manual for safe operation. If any assistance or additional information is needed,
contact your authorized Schwarze dealer.
In addition to having many Authorized Dealers located throughout the country, Schwarze Industries also maintains a fully
stocked factory service center in Huntsville, Alabama. In the event you need parts or service, call your nearest Authorized
Dealer. Their name and number can be found on the Sweeper Information Sheet, located in the front of this manual.
In the unlikely event that your local dealer is unable to provide the assistance you require, call us at our home ofce in
Huntsville, Alabama. We have a state-of-the-art fabrication and production facility and a complete service and refurbishing
center with an inventory of over $500,000 in spare parts. In most cases, same day shipping and overnight delivery are
available.
Schwarze dealer locator: http://www.schwarze.com/locator
Schwarze website: http://www.schwarze.com
Schwarze Customer Service: 1.800.879.7934

Table of Contents
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In This Manual
Foreword ........................................................................4
1 Safety .............................................................................9
1.14 Safety Decals Locations........................................................23
Power Module (Air & Vacuum Sweepers Only) .......................................23
Hopper Locations..............................................................25
Side Broom Locations ..........................................................27
Main Broom Locations (Mechanical Sweepers Only) ..................................27
Conveyer Locations, Both Sides (Mechanical Sweepers Only)...........................28
Truck Locations ...............................................................28
2 Technical Data .....................................................................31
3 Pre-Operation......................................................................33
Pre-Operation Inspection........................................................34
How your Schwarze Hypervac sweeper works ..........................................36
Sweeping techniques with vacuum sweepers .......................................36
Dust control techniques ........................................................36
4 Operations ........................................................................37
4.1 Parts Identification .............................................................38
4.2 Camera System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
4.3 The Sweeping Control Console ...................................................39
Console Features .............................................................39
Display Module - Main Screen Identification .........................................40
Top Switch Bank Identification....................................................41
Gutter Broom Switch Bank ......................................................42
Detachable Switch Bank 1.......................................................43
Detachable Switch Bank 2.......................................................44
Positioning The Control Console ..................................................45
Sweeper Unit Gauges ..........................................................46
Engine Oil Pressure (key 5)......................................................46
Main Screen Alarms............................................................47
Sweep/Standby Operation.......................................................48
4.4 Standard Presets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
4.5 Manual Operation..............................................................50
Front Spray Bar Button .........................................................50
Low Pressure Water ...........................................................50
Rear Beacon Light Switch .......................................................50
Auxiliary Engine Speed Controls ..................................................51
Motor Speed Control Button .....................................................51
Pitch Control Button............................................................51
Dust Stripper .................................................................52

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Leaf Pickup Button.............................................................52
Gutter Broom Raise/Lower ......................................................52
Gutter Broom Tilt/Pitch..........................................................53
Left/Right Tilt .................................................................53
Forward/Backward Tilt (pitch) ....................................................53
Gutter Broom Extension Override .................................................54
Broom to Pavement Contact switches (Down Pressure)................................54
4.6 Hopper Operation..............................................................55
Hopper Dumping ..............................................................55
Hopper Shaker Button ..........................................................55
Hopper Door .................................................................56
4.7 Maintenance Key Code Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Accessing ...................................................................56
Maintenance Key Code Screen...................................................56
Resetting Equipment Hour Meters.................................................57
The Engine Trouble Codes screen ................................................57
Emission Control Catalyst Cleaning (Regen) , Engine Fault Codes and Other Engine Data ....58
Cleaning the Catalyst...........................................................59
Catalyst Condition / Soot Levels ..................................................59
4.8 Additional Optional Equipment ....................................................60
Hand Hose (if equipped) ........................................................60
Hopper Deluge (if equipped) .....................................................61
High Pressure Washdown (if equipped) ............................................62
Magnet Bar (if equipped) ........................................................62
Self-Dumping Magnet (if equipped)................................................62
Driver Position (if equipped) .....................................................62
Arrow Board Control Panel (if equipped)............................................63
Drop Down Screen (if equipped) ..................................................63
4.9 End of Shift Cleanup and Maintenance .............................................63
5 Troubleshooting ...................................................................65
5.1 Troubleshooting the Sweeping System .............................................66
5.2 Troubleshooting the Auxiliary Engine ...............................................67
5.3 Troubleshooting the Water System ................................................67
5.4 Troubleshooting the Hydraulic System..............................................68
5.5 Troubleshooting the Side Brooms .................................................69
5.6 Troubleshooting the Camera System...............................................70
5.7 Troubleshooting the Automatic Shutdown System.....................................70
6 Service ...........................................................................71
6.1 Oil Levels and Lubrication .......................................................72
Auxiliary Engine Oil ............................................................72
Auxiliary Engine Cooling System..................................................72

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Hydraulic System..............................................................72
Lubrication Schedule ...........................................................72
Fan Shaft Bearing Lubrication ....................................................72
6.2 Pickup Nozzle.................................................................73
Replacing the Nozzle Flaps & Skirt ................................................73
Adjusting the Nozzle flaps (nozzle skirt) ............................................73
Nozzle Tilt Adjustment .........................................................74
Replacing the Nozzle Hose ......................................................74
6.3 Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Replacing the Hopper Seals .....................................................74
Replacing the Hopper ..........................................................74
6.4 Side Broom(s) ................................................................75
Adjusting the Side Broom Extension Spring .........................................75
Replacing the Side Broom Motor..................................................77
Replacing the Side Broom Bristles ................................................78
6.5 Center Broom.................................................................78
Pitch Adjustment (Left, Right, Center) .............................................78
Replacing the Center Broom Bristles...............................................79
6.6 Power Module ................................................................79
Replacing the Engine Stub Shaft..................................................79
Adjusting the Drive Belt Tension ..................................................80
Replacing the Drive Belt ........................................................81
Inspecting the Sweeping Fan System ..............................................81
Replacing the Fan System Fan ..................................................82
Replacing the Fan House Liner ..................................................83
Replacing the Fan Guard........................................................84
1.Remove the hardware retaining the Fan guard located on the top and side of the guard to obtain
excess the Hydraulic pump and Fan Drive belts. ....................................84
Replacing the Fan Shaft Bearing..................................................84
Hydraulic System Service Schedule ...............................................84
Hydraulic Tank ................................................................85
Replacing the Hydraulic Pump Drive Belt ...........................................86
Adjusting the Hydraulic System Pressure ...........................................86
Checking the Solenoid Control Valve ..............................................87
Refilling the Water Tank.........................................................87
Cleaning the Water Manifold Solenoid .............................................88
Cleaning/Replacing the ‘Y’ Strainer ................................................88
Water Pump Pressure Check ....................................................89
Water Nozzle Cleaning/Replacement ..............................................89
6.7 Dust Suppression System .......................................................89
Dust Suppression System Winterizing..............................................90

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6.8 Electrical System ..............................................................91
System Locker Identification .....................................................91
SK-2428 - FUSE BLOCK LABELS....................................................92
SK-2428 - CPU POWER WIRING ....................................................93
SK-2428 - #1 WATER TRAY CPU BOX WIRING.........................................94
SK-2428 - #2 MAIN HARNESS CPU BOX WIRING ......................................95
SK-2428 - #3 HYD TANK MANIFOLD CPU BOX WIRING .................................96
SK-2428 - #3A AIR MANIFOLD CPU BOX WIRING ......................................97
SK-2428 - #4 CONSOLE CPU BOX WIRING ...........................................98
SK-2428 - #6 FUSED POWER CONNECTOR CPU BOX..................................99
SK-2428 - CIRCULAR JUNCTION CONNECTOR ......................................100
SK-2428 - FUSE BLOCK ..........................................................101
SK-2428 - CPU CONNECTOR .....................................................102
SK-2428 - DIODE & RESISTOR CAP ................................................103
SK-2437 - AIR SCHEMATIC .......................................................104
SK-2434 - HYDRAULICS..........................................................107
SK-2459 - SPARY WATER SYSTEM.................................................108
Spare Parts List .................................................................109

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Section 1 - Safety 1
In this Section
General Safety Instructions and Practices
Personal Protection Equipment - PPE
Operator Safety and Hazards
Maintenance Safety and Hazards
Federal Laws & Regulations
Safety Decals Locations

Section 1 - Safety
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SAFETY
Sweeper Safety 07/18 Safety Section 1-2
© 2018 Alamo Group Inc.
SAFETY
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND PRACTICES
A careful operator is the best operator. Safety is of primary importance to the manufacturer and should be to
the owner/operator. Most accidents can be avoided by being aware of your equipment, your surroundings,
and observing certain precautions. The first section of this manual includes a list of Safety Messages that, if
followed, will help protect the operator and bystanders from injury or death. Read and understand these
Safety Messages before assembling, operating or servicing this Implement. This equipment should only be
operated by those persons who have read the manual, who are responsible and trained, and who know how
to do so responsibly.
The Safety Alert Symbol combined with a Signal Word, as seen below, is used throughout this
manual and on decals which are attached to the equipment. The Safety Alert Symbol means:
“ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!” The Symbol and Signal Word
are intended to warn the owner/operator of impending hazards and the degree of possible injury
faced when operating this equipment.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH OR
VERY SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, MAY result in MINOR
INJURY.
Identifies special instructions or procedures that, if not strictly observed, could result in
damage to, or destruction of the machine, attachments or the environment.
NOTE: Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation or repair.
READ, UNDERSTAND, and FOLLOW the following Safety Messages. Serious injury or
death may occur unless care is taken to follow the warnings and instructions stated in this
Manual and in the Safety Messages on the implement. Always follow the instruction in this
manual and use good common sense to avoid hazards.
Pictographs are used throughout this manual to help bring your visual attention to safety issues.
NOTE: If you want a translation of this safety section in one of the following Languages, please contact:
Translations at 1502 E. Walnut Street Seguin, TX 78155; Fax: [phone]; Safety Section Translations
are available in Spanish, Portuguese, French, German, Russian. SW-GS-01
Practice all usual and customary safe working precautions and above all---
remember safety is up to YOU. Only YOU can prevent serious injury or death
from unsafe practices.