Minuteman 25W User Manual
Instruction manual
Kleen Sweep 25W (625821)
Introduction
Preface
Introduction
Dear customer,
We hope that the excellent qualities of
the machine justify the faith you have
shown in us by purchasing the product.
In order to ensure that you can work
with the machine safely, please read
the chapter on safety before running
the machine for the first time.
Your safety, and that of others, is dependent on your ability to control the
machine. Therefore, read the operating
manual thoroughly before operating the
machine for the first time.
The operating manual contains all the
important information you need to operate, maintain and service the machine.
Sections of this operating manual which
are relevant to safety are marked by the
hazard label.
If you have any questions with regard to
the machine or operating manual, you
can contact your service partner
at any time.
We would like to emphasize that no legal claims can be asserted in respect of
any work described in this manual.
Please pay attention that only original
spare parts are used for any necessary
maintenance and repair work. Only
original spare parts can guarantee long,
reliable equipment operation. We reserve the right to make technical improvements.
Valid from: January 2009
Minuteman International Inc.
14N845 U.S. Route 20
PINGREE GROVE, II. 60140-8893
U.S.A.
Intended use
The Kleen Sweep 25W is a sweeping
machine conceived exclusively for
sweeping up dry and wet surface
areas such as production plants, warehouses, parking lotsand pedestrian
walkways. In addition, the Kleen Sweep
25W can also be used to remove dry
dirt from carpets. Any use beyond this is
regarded as improper use. The manufacturer is not considered liable for any
damage resulting from improper use;
the user is solely responsible for all the
risks. Intended use also includes maintaining and observing the operating,
maintenance and repair conditions prescribed by the manufacturer.
The Kleen Sweep 25W may only be
operated, serviced and repaired by personnel who are familiar with the work involved and are aware of the risks. The
applicable accident prevention laws
must be observed and any generally
accepted health and safety directives
must be maintained. The manufacturer
is not deemed liable for any damage resulting from unauthorized modifications
to the machine.
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Introduction
Notes on warranty
The terms of the sales contract apply.
Damages are not subject to warranty if
they are due to non-compliance with the
maintenance and service provisions.
The maintenance work has to be performed by an authorized Minuteman service center and confirmed in the
"Maintenance certificate" which is the
warranty document.
The following is excluded from
warranty: fuses, natural wear, damages
caused by overload, inexpert handling
and unauthorized modification of the
machine. Moreover, any claim for warranty cannot be accepted if damages of
the machine are caused by fitting parts
or accessories without Minuteman's prior and explicit consent or by non-compliance with the maintenance
instructions.
Acceptance of the machine
Upon arrival, check machine for possible damages in transit. Follow unpacking instructions on shipping pallet.
Each unit has been tested and throughly inspected before shipment. Any damage is the responsibility of the delivery
carrier who should be notified immediately.
Minuteman International Inc.
14N845 U.S. Route 20
PINGREE GROVE, IL. 60140-8893
U.S.A.
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Table of content
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Notes on warranty . . . . . . . . . 3
Acceptance of the machine . . 3
1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . 5
1.1 Safety and warning symbols . 5
1.2 General information . . . . . . . . 6
1.3 Operating information. . . . . . . 6
1.4 Maintenance information . . . . 6
1.5 Particular risks . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
1.6 Environmental protection . . . . 8
1.7 Labels on the machine. . . . . . 9
2 Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Unpacking and assembling . 11
2.2 Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.3 Initial battery charge. . . . . . . 11
2.4 Prior to starting up . . . . . . . . 12
2.5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
2.6 Stopping the machine . . . . . 12
2.7 After completing work. . . . . . 12
3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
3.1 Method of operation . . . . . . . 13
3.2 Operating and indicator
elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.1 Operating panel . . . . . . . . . . 14
3.2.2 Operating elements on the ma-
chine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . 18
5 Maintenance and
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
5.1 System maintenance . . . . . 20
5.2 Proof of Maintenance . . . . . 21
5.3 Maintenance Plan . . . . . . . . 22
5.4 Battery system . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.4.1 Charging batteries . . . . . . . . 27
5.4.2 Total discharge signal transduc-
er (TSG). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
5.4.3 Servicing the driving batteries .
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5.4.4 Removing the batteries . . . . 27
5.4.5 Inserting the batteries. . . . . . 27
5.4.6 Disposing of batteries. . . . . . 27
5.5 Side brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
5.5.1 Changing the side brush . . . 29
5.5.2 Setting the sweeping pattern 29
5.6 Rotary brush. . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
5.6.1 Cleaning the brush space . . 31
5.6.2 Changing the rotary brush . . 31
5.6.3 Setting the sweeping pattern 31
5.6.4 Changing the sealing strips . 31
5.6.5 Changing the timing belt . . . 31
5.7 Dust vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
5.7.1 Cleaning the filter. . . . . . . . . 33
5.7.2 Changing the filter . . . . . . . . 33
5.8 Sweepings container . . . . . . 34
5.8.1 Emptying the sweepings con-
tainer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.8.2 Changing the seal . . . . . . . . 35
EC-Declaration of Conformity
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Safety Information
1 Safety Information
1.1 Safety and warning symbols
The following warning symbols appear
in the operating manual in those sections in which your safety, the safety of
the machine and environment could be
affected:
Symbol Damage to ... Definition
Safety information persons
or property
Note the machine Important information on handling the device to main-
Risk to environment the environment Risks to the environment through using substances
Safety symbol to indicate dangerous situations arising
through failure to follow instructions or prescribed work
procedures precisely or through ignoring them altogether.
tain its functioning ability.
which represent a risk to health and the environment.
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Safety Information
1.2 General information
• In addition to the information provided in this operating manual, all the
legally applicable health and safety
provisions must be observed.
• Before starting up the machine for
the first time, read the operating
manual supplied with it thoroughly as
well as any separate manuals provided with additional or attachment
devices and observe all the information during work.
• The equipment may only be operated, serviced and repaired by personnel trained by Minuteman technical
experts.
• Particular attention should be paid to
the information regarding safety.
Technical expertise is the key to preventing errors when operating the
machine and ensuring trouble-free
operation.
• The operating manual must always
be kept at the operating location of
the machine and, as a result, should
kept in a safe place on the equipment.
• If the equipment is sold or rented out,
these documents should be transferred to the new owner/operator.
The transfer should be confirmed!
• The warning labels attached to the
machine provided important information concerning safe operation. Illegible or missing labels must be
replaced by new ones.
• For reasons of safety, always use
original spare parts.
1.3 Operating information
• Before starting the machine up for
the first time, the battery to be used
must be fully charged, properly, by
implementing the initial battery
charge routine. Please pay attention
to the operating manual provided
with the charging unit as well as the
manual from the battery manufacturer. Minuteman assumes no liability for
damage to the battery caused by a
fault when the battery i s cha rged for
the first time.
• Check the operational safety of the
machine each time before starti ng i t
up! Clear any faults immediately!
• Before starting work, the operator
must be fully familiar with all adjustment, operating and control elements as well as their respective
function! It is too late to do this when
the machine is actually in operation!
• Always wear heavy duty, non-slip
footwear when working with the machine.
• The machine may only be used on
those surfaces which have been approved by the contractor or person
appointed by him.
• When using the machine, it is essential to pay attention to third partie s,
especially children.
• Accelerate the machine immediately
after switching on the brush head
drive, otherwise imprints of the brush
could be produced on the floor.
• The machine is not suitable for clearing up hazardous, flammable or
explosive fluids, dust or substances.
• It is forbidden to use the machine in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
• The side brush must be raised in order to transport the machine.
• The machine has been conceived for
use on level surfaces with a maximum gradient of 2%.
1.4 Maintenance information
• Operating personnel must complete
the necessary daily and weekly
maintenance work. All other mainte-
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Safety Information
nance work must be completed at
your local Minuteman service center.
• The maintenance work and maintenance intervals prescribed in the operating manual must be adhered to.
• Suitable tools must be used for
cleaning and maintenance work.
• The machine must be inspected by a
recognized technical expert in respect of operational safety, within
the terms of the applicable accident
prevention laws, at reasonable intervals (we recommend at least once a
year) and following modification or
repairs .
• Spare parts must comply with the
minimum technical requirements
stipulated by the manufacturer! This
is ensured by the use of original
spare parts.
• The machine must be switched off
prior to cleaning or servicing it or to
replacing parts. The drive bar must
be out of operation!
• Always disconnect the battery plug
before starting any work on the electrical installation.
• When working in the area of the
raised hood, it must be hinged open
fully to prevent it being knocked shut
or further open and down unintentionally.
• It is not permitted to clean the machine with a pressure washer or
steam blaster.
• It is not permitted to use aggressive
and corrosive cleaning agents.
• Allow the machine to dry after being
cleaned, e.g. over the weekend.
• Only start the machine up when all
the safety equipment has been installed and brought to its protecting
position.
1.5 Particular risks
Electronics
• In the case of defects in the electrical
installation, switch the machine off
immediately and clear the fault.
• Work on the electrical equipment
may only be carried out by electricians who have received the necessary training and in accordance with
the electrical engineering regulations.
• The machine's electrical equipment
must be inspected/checked at regular intervals. Defects, such as loose
connections and cable damage,
must be rectified immediately.
Batteries
• Observe the information in the operating manual provided by the battery
manufacturer.
• It is possible that sparking will occur
when connecting the batteries.
• Batteries may only be handled and
changed by properly skilled maintenance personnel.
• The machine has been set up for operation using maintenance-free batteries. If other battery types are
used, the machine must be set up for
use with them by an authorized
Minuteman service center.
• Never lay any metallic objects or
tools on batteries - risk of short circuit!
• For further safety information, refer
to supplementary sheet 88-60-2556
- notes on driving batteries.
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Safety Information
1.6 Environmental protection
• A certain factual expertise is required in order to use substances
which could represent a risk to
health and the environment.
• Observe the applicable laws and local regulations when disposing of
waste.
• Used batteries with the recycling
symbol contain reusable commodities. In accordance with symbol with
the crossed out bin, these batteries
must not be disposed of in domestic
waste. The return and recycling of
batteries must be agreed on with
Minuteman authorized dealers in accordance with § 8 BattV (Battery
Directive)!
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Safety Information
1.7 Labels on the machine
The following safety and warning labels
are attached to the machine where easily legible. Missing or illegible labels
must be replaced immediately.
Company logo (Fig. 1/1)
Rating plate (Fig. 1/2)
Filter shaker (Fig. 1/3)
Read and observe the operating
manual (Fig. 1/4)
Maximum permissible gradient
(Fig. 1/5)
Wear compensator for side brush
(Fig. 1/6)
Wear compensator for rotary brush
(Fig. 1/7)
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Safety Information
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Fig.1
Starting Up
2Starting Up
2.1 Unpacking and assembling
Open the box, two people are required
to remove the machine from the protective foil and place it on the floor.
1. Fix the side brush (Fig. 2/1) to the
axle of the side brush drive using the
wing bolt and washer supplied.
2. Loosen the two knurled screws (Fig.
2/2) holding the handle a few revolutions until the handle can be raised
and positioned. Set the handle to a
height comfortable for the user and
then tighten the knurled screws.
3. Loosen the locking bolt holding the
hood (Fig. 2/3) and pivot the hood
open.
4. Fix the disassembled cable lug (Fig.
2/4) to the corresponding battery
contact. It is possible that sparking
will occur when connecting the batteries!
5. Close the hood and lock in place with
the bolt.
6. The Kleen Sweep 25W is now
ready to operate.
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Fig.2
2.2 Instruction
Instructions to operators are required
before putting the machine into service.
Only technicians from your local, authorized Minuteman dealer are allowed to
provide initial instruction on how to use the
machine. The manufacturing plant notifies the dealer immediately after delivering the machine and the dealer will
contact you to arrange a date for providing the initial instruction.
2.3 Initial battery charge
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Before starting the machine up
for the first time, the batteries
to be used must be fully
charged, properly, by implementing the initial battery
charge routine. Please pay attention to the operating manual
provided with the charging unit
as well as the manual from the
battery manufacturer. Minuteman
assumes no liability for damage to the battery caused by a
fault when the battery is
charged for the first time.
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Starting Up
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2.4 Prior to starting up
Carry out the following checks before
starting the machine:
1. Check the charge status of the batteries.
2. Check the levels of wear on the rotary brush and side brush.
3. Check the fill level of the sweepings
container.
2.5 Operation
Please read the Safety Information in
Chapter 1. Before switching the machine on, ensure that the drive bar (Fig.
3/3) on the handle has not been actuated.
1. Switch the machine on using the
(Fig. 3/1) button: rotary brush drive,
dust vacuum and side brush drive
are ready to operate.
2. Lower the side brush to its working
position using the lever (Fig. 3/4).
When working without the side
brush: do not lower the side brush
and press the button (Fig. 3/2) for the
side brush once. The green control
lamp goes out.
3. Actuate the drive bar (Fig. 3/3) on the
handle: the machine starts to work.
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Start work immediately after
actuating the drive bar, otherwise imprints could be produced on the floor. Release the
drive bar when driving over
thresholds.
2.6 Stopping the machine
When the drive bar is released, the rotary brush drive, dust vacuum and side
brush drive switch off automatically.
2.7 After completing work
1. Drive to an appropriate maintenance
area.
2. Stop the machine. Raise the side
brush to its idle position and switch
the machine off.
3. Actuate the filter shaker.
4. Empty the sweepings container.
5. Check the brush space for accumulations of dirt.
6. Check the charge status of the batteries.
It is not permitted to clean the
machine with a pressure washer or steam blaster.
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