Minuteman 747 User Manual

Parts and Instruction Manual

747 Wide Area Carpet Vacuum

Battery Power

This manual is furnished with each new MINUTEMAN 747 Wide Area Vacuum. This provides
the necessary operating and preventive maintenance instructions. Operators must read and un­derstand this manual before operating or servicing this machine.

This machine was designed to give you excellent performance and efficiency. For best results
and minimal cost, please follow the general guidelines below:

• Operate the machine with reasonable care.

• Follow the manufacturers suggested maintenance instructions as provided in this booklet.

• Use original Minuteman supplied parts.

Technical Specifications

Model 747

Model No. MC827854

Height (retracted) 24” (61 cm)
Length (retracted) 37¾” (96 cm)
Width 29½” (75 cm)
Bristle width 26½” (67 cm)
Volume flow rate 200 CFM (340 m³/hr)
Brush diameter 4” (10 cm)
Brush bristle Conductive Nylon
Bag volume 9 ft³ (.25 m³)
Filter area 19 ft² (1.75 m²)
Hose diameter 5” (13 cm)
Motor ¾HP (.6 kW), PM, 24VDC,
Wheel diameter (main) 16” (41 cm)
Wheel diameter (casters) 4” (10 cm)
Weight (without batteries) 154 lbs (70 kg)

Table of Contents

Main Assembly Bill of Material ..........................................................................................................................................4

Main Assembly I .................................................................................................................................................................5

Main Assembly II ................................................................................................................................................................ 6

Main Assembly III ............................................................................................................................................................... 7

Brush Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Fan Assembly .....................................................................................................................................................................9

Optional Accessories.......................................................................................................................................................10

Minuteman International Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty........................................................................ 11

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Main Assembly Bill of Material

ITEM PART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION ITEM PART NO. QTY . DESCRIPTION

2 601163 1 SWITCH-20A125V LATCHING PB 68 827876 1 BELT-V 6 RIB POLY
3 710195 4 SCR-MC 5/16-18 X .50 ZINC 69 827877 1 PULLEY MOTOR
4 710207 3 SCR-MC 6-32 X .87 ZINC 70 827878 1 BELT-V 4 RIB POLY
5 710310 1 SCR-MC 6-32 X 1.5 ZINC 71 827880 1 FAN ASSY AV747
6 711599 1 WSR-FLT .187 X 1.00 X .06 72 827890 1 BOX SWITCH
7 710755 3 USE 711202 INSTEAD; SC 1/4-20 X .50 HEX Z 73 830721 1 BRUSH-STATIC FREE ASM
8 711016 2 SK 1/4-20 X .50 74 827905 1 COVER, 747 BATT
9 711115 1 SCR-ST-A 8 X .62 ZINC 75 827906 1 HINGE-BASE
10 711124 4 SCR-ST-B 10 X .37 NI 76 827910 1 COVER
11 711221 2 BLT-HH 1/4-20 X 2.25 77 827911 1 HINGE-COVER
12 712565 2 SCR-MC 1/4-20 X .62 SS 78 827912 1 BAFFLE
13 711228 8 BLT-HH 5/16-18 X .75 STL ZINC 79 827919 1 CONNECTOR-W/INSERT TERM
14 711231 4 BLT-HH 5/16-18 X 1.25 80 827925 1 CABLE ASY POSITIVE
16 710776 2 SCR-MC 5/16 X 2.50 ZINC 81 740132 1 INSULATOR (PLASTIC)
17 713045 1 BLT-HH 3/8-16 X 1.75 #5 82 828378 1 DECAL
19 711359 2 NUT-ACORN 5/16-18BR NIPL 83 828596 2 GROMMET
20 711366 2 NUT-WING 5/16-18 ST PL 84 740302 1 14G BLACK 13.50" B= 1
21 711379 16 NUT-FLANGED WIZZ 5/16-18 85 828893 6 RIVET
22 833929 1 SPRING-COMP .063 X .54 X 1.25 86 829182 1 BUMPER ASSY
23 711435 4 NUT-FLANGED WIZZ 6-32 87 829184 2 CASTER PIVOT
25 711506 8 WSR-FLT 5/16 (NARROW) ST PL 88 829185 1 BATTERY TRAY
27 711539 4 WSR-EXT LOCK 3/8 89 829186 2 CASTER BRKT
28 71 1544 8 WSR-HELICAL 1/4 90 829187 1 SHAFT
29 711575 5 WSR-FLT .31 X .75 X .06 STL 91 829202 2 AXLE REAR 747
31 712300 2 WSR #8 BR NIPL 92 829205 1 BRKT-HANDLE
32 711553 20 WSR-INT LOCK #10 93 829289 1 LEAD ASSY
33 711515 2 WSR-FLT .406 X .812 X .0625 94 829290 1 LEAD ASSY BLACK
34 712565 2 SCR-MC 1/4-20 X .62 SS 95 831026 1 WIRE LEAD ASY
35 712667 4 NUT-NYLOC 1/4-20 SS 96 809161 1 WIRE ASY 12GA BLK 18"
36 712810 10 SCR-MC 10-24 X .37 ZINC 97 740241 1 RELAY-24V 50AMP SPNO
37 712811 5 SCR-MC 10-24 X .50 STZ RD HD 98 829296 3 PIN-ROLL 1/4 X 7/8
39 712822 4 SCR-MC 10-24 X .50 SS TR 99 711620 4 PIN-ROLL .25 X 1.25
40 712900 1 NUT-HEX 10-24 STPL 100 829299 2 CASTER-SWIVEL
41 712908 12 NUT-FLANGED WIZZ 10-24 101 829310 2 SPRING-TORSION
42 715384 1 DECAL-MMAN 1.4 X 9.68 DK GRY 102 830301 1 CABLE ASY NEG
43 715029 1 DECAL-NAME PLATE SERIAL 103 831641 1 BAG, CLOTH 724/747 2-ZIPR
44 740097 1 CONNECTOR-SB50 RED HOUSING ONLY 104 830902 1 BATTERY BOX
45 740164-1 1 JUMPER CABLE ASSY, RED 4G 12" 105 830903 1 BATTERY STRAP
46 785208-1 1 DRIVE MTR .75HP 24V W/TERMINLS 106 832204 1 PLUG HOLE
48 808706 1 BLOWER HOSE 107 808759CTD 1 HANDLE 747 PVC COATED
49 833859 1 BRUSH PLATE 747 14GA 109 833472 1 END CAP 747
50 808720 1 BUMPER CLIP 110 833695 1 COVER PLATE 747 18GA
52 808737 3 BUMPER CLIP 111 833928 1 HANDLE, ADJUST NEW STYLE
53 808744 2 CLAMP-HOSE 112 833926 1 HANDLE MOUNT NEW STYLE
54 808756 4 RET RING-E TYPE .62 5133-62 113 833699 1 GASKET HANDLE 747
56 808760 1 HANDLE BRACKET 114 715506 1 DECAL-747 HEIGHT ADJ
57 808803 2 BRKT-HOLD DOWN 115 833927 1 ADJUSTING PLATE NEW STYL 3-16
58 808829 1 WHEEL-TRUCK 116 833725 1 CLIP-T
59 809444 2 CLIP-CORD 117 833762 1 8G RED 13.25
61 760428 1 LATCH ONLY-37-11-071-10 118 833763 1 8G BLACK 20.00"
62 760429 1 LATCH-KEEPER 372507117 119 710581 2 SCR-MC 1/4-20 X .75 ZINC
64 711910 2 RIVET-POP 120 711717 1 RET RING-E EXT .37
65 827855PTD 1 747 MAINFRAME PAINTED 121 832448 1 SHOULDER SCREW
66 827871 2 WHEEL 122 715504 1 DECAL-747 DISENGAGE
67 827873 1 MOUNT MOTOR

Diagrams for part numbers listed can be found on pages 5, 6, and 7

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Main Assembly I

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Main Assembly II

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Main Assembly III

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Brush Assembly

ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 711161 6 SCR - HI-LO #10-16 X 3/4, PAN HD. #10
2 711162 6 SCR-HI/LO #10 X 1 1/2 ZINC
3 711553 12 WSR-INT LOCK #10
4 712318 2 WSR-FLT .75 X 1.12 X .12 PL
5 828927 1 BRUSH-CORE STATIC FREE
6 827894 2 CUP BEARING
7 827896 1 COVER BEARING
8 827897 1 SHAFT BRUSH
9 827898 1 PULLEY BRUSH
11 828145 2 RET RING
12 828588 2 BEARING-.500 X 1.125 X .312
** 830721 BRUSH ASSEMBLY COMPLETE

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Fan Assembly

ITEM PART NO. QTY. DESCRIPTION

1 827881 1 HOUSING FAN BOTTOM MCH
2 827883 1 HOUSING FAN T OP MCH
3 808727BAL 1 BLOWER FAN BAL 724/747
4 801535 2 BEARING-MOTOR .6693 X 1.5748 X .4724
5 808733 2 RET RING
6 808734 1 FAN PULLEY
7 829183 1 SHAFT BEARING
8 808821 1 KEY-SQ .187 X 1
10 829285PLT 1 SPACER-.25 X .875 X .687 PLATED
13 7 11206 8 BLT-HH 1/4-20 X .87 STL ZINC
14 711544 8 WSR-HELICAL 1/4
15 7 11015 2 SK 10-24 X .37
18 827885 1 GASKET HSG
** 827880 FAN ASSEMBLY COMPLETE

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Optional Accessories

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Minuteman International Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty

Minuteman International, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser/user that the product is free from defects in
workmanship and materials under normal use. Minuteman will, at its option, repair or replace without charge, parts
that fail under normal use and service when operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable operation and
instruction manuals. All warranty claims must be submitted through and approved by factory authorized repair
stations.

This warranty does not apply to normal wear, or to items whose life is dependent on their use and care, such as belts,
cords, switches, hoses, rubber parts, electrical motor components or adjustments. Parts not manufactured by
Minuteman are covered by and subject to the warranties and/or guarantees of their manufacturers. Please contact
Minuteman for procedures in warranty claims against these manufacturers.

Special warning to purchaser -- Use of replacement filters and/or prefilters not manufactured by Minuteman or its
designated licensees, will void all warranties expressed or implied. A potential health hazard exits without original
equipment replacem ent .

All warranted items become the sole property of Minut eman or its original manufacturer, whicheve r the case ma y be.
Minuteman disclaims any implied warranty, including the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of fitness for a

particular purpose. Minuteman assumes no res ponsibility for any special, incidental or consequential damages.
This limited warranty is applicable only in the U.S.A. and Canada, and is extended only to the original user/purchaser

of this product. Customers outside the U.S.A. and Canada should contact their local distributor for export warranty
policies. Minuteman is not responsible for costs or repairs performed by persons other than those specifically
authorized by Minuteman. This warranty does not apply to damage from transportation, alterations by unauthorized
persons, misuse or abuse of the equipment, use of non-compatible chemicals, or damage to property, or loss of
income due to malfunct io ns of th e product.

If a difficulty develops with this machine, you should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some

states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied warr anty lasts, so the above excl usions and limitati ons m ay not apply to you.

Cord Electric Group………. Three years parts, two years labor, ninety day s tr avel (Not to exceed two hou rs)

Exceptions………. Port-A-Scrub, one year parts, six months labor

MPV 13, one year parts
MPV 14 and 18, two years parts, one y ear labo r
RapidAir blower, one year parts, one year labo r
Explosion-Proof Vacuum, one year parts, one year labor
Pneumatic Vacuums, three years parts, one year labor
EX 12 and EX12H, one year parts, one year labor

Battery Op er ated Group ….. Three years parts, two years labor, ninety days travel

(Not to exceed two hours)

Exceptions……Sweepers, one year parts, one year labor, ninety days travel

(Not to exceed two hours )

Internal Combustion Group….One year parts, one year labor, ninety day travel

(Not to exceed two hours)

Replac ement Part s ……………..Ninety days
Batteries………………………….0-3 months replac em ent, 4-12 months pro-rate
Polypropylene Plastic Tanks…Ten years, no additional labor

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