Tornado SWM 31/9 Manual

Tornado Industries, LLC
333 Charles Court
West Chicago, IL 60185
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
www.tornadovac.com
Operations & Maintenance Manual
For Commercial Use Only
SWM 31/9 MANUAL
PUSH SWEEPER
Part Number 96190
Form No. L6190A
©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved

Contents
Instruction Manual
Preface ................................................................................................................................. 1
Introduction
Proper use ............................................................................................................................ 1
Acceptance of the machine .................................................................................................. 2
General Safety Instructions
General Safety Instructions .................................................................................................. 2
How to put the machine into operation
Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 3
Side Brush Assembly ............................................................................................................. 3
Operation
Controls ................................................................................................................................. 4
Technical Specification ....................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance Schedule
Maintenance Works ............................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance Intervals ............................................................................................................ 6
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................................................. 7
Spare Parts Manual
Frame Group Kit List ………………………………………………………………………………… 11
Brush Shaft Kit List…………………………………………………………………………………… 13
Handle and Gear Kit List ……………………………………………………………………………. 15
Hopper Kit List ……………………………………………………………………………………….. 17
Side Brush Kit List …………………………………………………………………………………… 19
Limited Warranty …………………………………………………………………………………… 20
II
Preface Dear

Customer,
Before first operation of your unit please read these instructions carefully. They will instruct you in
detail about the operation of the unit and contain valuable information on operation, service and
maintenance.
The SWM 31/9 is an ideal machine to clean outdoors in large and medium areas like Offices,
Hospitals, Restaurants, Shopping Centers and many other commercial applications.
The exclamation mark symbol
has been used in this manual at several places and identifies particular areas that are for
your safety. Please pass all safety instructions on to other persons operating this machine.
The symbol,
has been used in the manual in several places and identifies particular areas that the operator should note at the
Time of operation.
Prior to first operation, read the manual carefully and strictlycomplywith the instructions contained herein.
Introduction
Proper Use
The unit has been exclusively designed for floor cleaning, such as dry sweeping .Whatever use beyond this specified
use will be deemed improper use and the manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages.
The term “proper use” also includes compliance with the manufacturer‟s instructions about operation, maintenance
and repair.
The unit must be serviced and repaired by an authorized service center. The appropriate safetyprecautions as well as
applicable general regulations about safety and health at work should be complied with.
Modifications made to the unit will relieve the manufacturer from liability and damages.
Warranty
Tornado Industries, LLC (Tornado) warrants to the end user customer that your Tornado sweeper will be free from
defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year. Please see the detail warranty statement later on in
this product manual for full details of this limited warranty. 1

This machine is not suitable for evacuation of dust or dust particles, which are explosive or otherwise dangerous
to health.
Acceptance of the Machine
Upon receipt, check your machine for possible transit damage and contact yourfreight company if you suspect damage.
General Safety Instructions
, General Safety Instructions
Apart from the information contained in this manual, the generally applicable legal provisions for safety and prevention
of accidents must be adhered to. Do not put this manual aside without having read it, even if you did already operate
similar ground cleaning equipment before. Allow yourself time to do so in order to operate the unit safely. The operator
is responsible for all persons in the working area. Children must be kept clear of the unit while in operation. Nobody is
allowed to stay in the working zone.
Machines with known defects must not be used. It is important to familiarize yourself with all accessories and controls,
as well as their functions, before you start working.
Machine Safety
Floor cleaning machines should be run by qualified personnel only;
Do not use the machine in wet and slushyareas.
Park the machine in a dry place.
Do not use the machine in areas where there are no properly pavedroads.
Using the machine on public roads and places is prohibited.
Qualified personnel onlyare allowed to perform maintenance and repair work .
Do not clean the machine bymeans of vapor or steam jets or high pressure cleaning
equipment. Use of the machine in areas endangered by an explosion hazard is not
allowed.
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1.0 How to put the machine into operation
1.1 Assembly
For ease of packing, the handle and side brush assembly are packed separately.
These parts must be installed before the machine is put into operation.
The handle is mounted by means of knobs (3 - fig on next page)
Handle can be fixed in two different positions as shown below.
Handle position 1 Handle position 2
1.2 Side Brush Assembly
1. Mount the side broom to the brush plate on the side arm assembly using hex head bolt and nylock nut.
2. Position the V-Belt from the side arm assembly around the pulley attached to the backside of the right wheel.
In order to do this it will be necessary to twist the V-Belt. The lower loop of the v-belt should be coming from
the idler pulley (not from the broom pulley).
3. Attach the side arm assembly to the support side brush on the frame by aligning the bushing in the side arm
with holes in the sides of the support side brush and inserting a pin. Secure the pin in place by inserting a
retaining ring into the groove in the pin.
4. Check for proper rotation and operation of the side broom. The broom should rotate counter clockwise when
the sweeper is pushed forward-if not the v-belt was installed incorrectly. If the belt slips the tension can be
adjusted by loosening the 2 screws that attach the support side brush to the frame, move the bracket forward,
then re-tighten the screws.
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FROM IDLER
PULLEY
SIDEARMASSY
SUPPORT SIDE BRUSH
MOVE

2.0 Operation
2.1 Controls 4
1. Pressure
adjustment knob for
Side Brush
Used for
setting of the side
brush. The side
brush may touch
the
floor
only
by its one
third
section, so
as to throw
the swept
matter into the machine.
The castor wheel is to keep the pre-set working height of the side
brush.
2. Pressure adjustment knob for Main Brush
Used for setting of the main brush pressure. The pressure must be set
so as to assure perfect cleaning operation.
3. Knobs
Used to secure the handle to the machine or to reposition it.
Excess pressure will cause unnecessary wear of the brush and increased load for the operator.
4. Main Brush Pressure Reading Scale
Indicates the pressure at which the main brush has been set.
Setting must be performed as described below:
Set the main brush by turning the knob clock-wise to increase the pressure, at this position the
scale should read „5‟
Starting with this setting, the main brush pressure can be increased to meet the requirement.
(As the brush wears out)
Turn the knob in counter-clockwise direction to reduce the main brush pressure according to
the requirement.
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2
1

2.2 Operation of SWM 31/9
The unit operates with two brushes. The side brush takes dirt from the side into the reach of the main brush.
The main brush maintains its direction of rotation to throw the dirt into the hopper in forward direction of the
machine.
2.3 Overcoming Obstacles
In case of normal obstacles coming in the way of sweeping the unit should be pressed down at the handle.
This will cause the two brushes to lift off from the floor and the machine can easily surmount these
obstacles.
2.4 Emptying of Hopper
The hopper can be easily lifted by using the handle provided. The hopper is secured to the machine by
means of the frame. The hopper must be in direct contact with the brush compartment in order to prevent
leakage of dirt.
2.5 Renewal of Brush Assemblies
The main brush consists of a brush shaft with two brush core assemblies fastened with six self tapping
screws.
The brush cores can be replaced as below:
- Unscrew the self tapping screws
- Pull the brush core assembly to the front (broom viewed from user side) to remove it from the
brush shaft.
When reassembly of the brush ensures the split pins are fixed in the holes to guide the brush.
2.6 Rubber Gaskets
The rubber gaskets avoid dust leakage produced by the brush. Damaged or used gaskets that
fail must be replaced.
2.7 Greasing of the Main Wheels
For cleaning and greasing of the wheel axle and the gear ring, the main wheels must be
removed as described below.
1. Remove hood, remove the bolt and domed cap nut from the wheel and pull the main wheel.
2. Unscrew the gear cover and apply grease in the gear area.
3. Reposition the main wheel.
2.8 Replacement and Tensioning of the V-belt
1. Lift up the side brush arm
2. Loosen the clamp screw and pull out the side brush from the brush arm.
3. Place the V-belt through the brush arm and put it on the V-belt pulley on the brush shaft
4. Push the side brush back into the brush arm and re-tighten the clamp screw.
5. Place V-belt into the groove of the right-hand main wheel.
When the brush arm is put down, the V-belt must be tensioned so as to allow a perfect drive
transmission, if necessary re-tighten by shifting of the side brush arm bearing.
2.9 Replacement of the Side Brush
The side brush can be replaced after removing hex-bolts from the side brush.
2.9.a Regaining of Bristles
If the bristles have been bent inwards in transit the side brush must be placed on a flat base,
the bristles pointing outward and a weight must be placed on the plate. The bristles will regain
their correct position gradually.
If the bristles have been bent outwards, bring them together apply a rubber band around the
bristles and allow it to stay for sometime. The bristles will regain their correct position
gradually.
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Refer figure on page 3 for point 2.8 and 2.9.

3.0 Technical Specification
DESCRIPTION
WIDTH
mm/in
725/28.5
WIDTH WITH SIDE BRUSH
mm/in
785/31.0
HEIGHT WITH HANDLE
mm/in
1020/40.14
HEIGHT WITHOUT HANDLE
mm/in
400/15.75
LENGTH WITH SIDE BRUSH
mm/in
1000/39.4
LENGTH WITHOUT SIDE BRUSH
mm/in
800/31.5
WEIGHT WITH SIDE BRUSH GROUP
kg/lbs
26/57.0
DIAMETER OF DRIVE WHEEL
mm/in
280/11.0
SWEEPING WIDTH WITHOUT SIDE BRUSH
mm/in
460/18.0
SWEEPING WIDTH WITH SIDE BRUSH
mm/in
650/25.4
DIAMETER OF MAIN BRUSH
mm/in
230/9.0
MAIN BRUSH BRISTLE DIAMETER
mm/in
0.18/0.01
BRUSH SPEED (THEORETICAL)
rpm
273 at 4 kmph@2.5 mph
SIDE BRUSH BRISTLE DIAMETER
mm/in
0.4/0.015
V-BELT (SIDE BRUSH)
mm/in
8x1680/0.31x66
HOPPER CAPACITY
Lit/Gal
40/9.0
DIRECTION OF ROTATION FOR SWEEPING
Forward
AREA COVERAGE
Up to 2600 sq. mtr/hr at 4
kph, 28,000sqft/hr@2.5 mph
4.0 Maintenance Schedule
4.1
4.2
Maintenance
Compliance with our operating and maintenance instructions will ensure trouble free and
smooth operation of the machine.
If you are not capable of performing the actions according to the maintenance schedule by
yourself, please contact your seller.
In case of all inquires and when ordering spare parts, please quote the machine No indicated
on the name plate. The nameplate is installed on the left side of the frame.
Maintenance Intervals
Daily - emptyhopper
- clean the unit
- check brushes and gaskets
Weekly - remove the ropes, tapes etc entangled in the main brush shaft
Monthly - grease the track wheels
- check V-belt tension, if necessary, re-tighten
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TROUBLE
REMEDIAL ACTION
1. Machine hard to push/pull
Decrease main brush pressure setting
Grease main Wheels
2. Sweeping unsatisfactory
Increase Main/Side Brush Pressure
Clean Main/Side Brush
Check Main Brush for loose bristles
3. Traces of dirt left behind the machine
Check side/rear rubber gaskets
4. Side Brush not rotating
Check V- Belt for transmission.
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5.0 Trouble Shooting

Notes
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Spare Parts Manual
9

FRAME GROUP KIT LIST 11
1
552180053
HANDLE KIT
2
552180054
CASTOR WHEEL KIT
3
552180055
BOTTOM COVER-THREAD ROD KIT
4
552180056
SPLASH SHIELD KIT
5
552180057
SIDE PLATE RH KIT
6
552180058
SIDE PLATE LH KIT
7
552180059
HOLDER SIDE BRUSH KIT
8
552180041
RUBBER STRIP LIT

BRUSH SHAFT KIT LIST 13
1
552180061
THREAD ROD KIT
2
552180062
INDICATOR KIT
3
552180063
BOOT KIT

HANDLE AND GEAR ASSY KIT 15
1
552180065
HANDLE KNOB KIT
2
552180066
GEAR 54 KIT
3
552180067
MAIN BRUSH KIT

HOPPERKITLIST

HOPPER KIT LIST 17
1
552180070
HOPPER GROUP
2
552180056
HOPPER FLAP KIT