Minuteman E17e User Manual

User Manual

Table of Contents

Instruction Manual

Preface..........................................................................................................................................................03

Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 05

Proper use ....................................................................................................................................................05

Acceptance of the machine ..........................................................................................................................06

General for safety Instructions

Operation.......................................................................................................................................................07

Transport.......................................................................................................................................................10

Handling of line cords....................................................................................................................................10

Principle of operation.....................................................................................................................................11

How to take the machine into Operation

Assembly ......................................................................................................................................................12

Description

Controls ........................................................................................................................................................13

Control panel ................................................................................................................................................14

Brushes / Pads .............................................................................................................................................17

Installation of brush ..................................................................................................................................... 17

Removal of brush..........................................................................................................................................18

Squeegee......................................................................................................................................................19

Mounting of Squeegee (First time)................................................................................................................19

Removal of Squeegee...................................................................................................................................20

Replacement of Sealing Strips......................................................................................................................20

Filling of Water...............................................................................................................................................21

Taking into Operation

Operating Procedure.....................................................................................................................................21

Soiled and Fresh water tanks........................................................................................................................23

Draining of tanks...........................................................................................................................................23

Electrical Equipment.....................................................................................................................................24

Technical Specification..............................................................................................................................26

Maintenance.................................................................................................................................................27

Maintenance Work........................................................................................................................................27

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Dear customer,

It is our desire that the excellent properties of the E 17e should justify the confidence you demonstrated
Making this purchase. Before first operation of your E 17e read these instructions carefully. They will inform

E 17e machine is an ideal machine to clean floors in large and medium areas like Offices, Hospital,
Restaurant, Shopping Complexes and many commercial applications.

The exclamation mark symbol

has been used in this manual at several places and identifies particular areas that are if essence 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 be cautious.

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.

Preface

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Prior to first operation, read the manual carefully and strictly comply with the instructions contained.

Please be advised explicitly that we cannot accept any legal claims out of the contents of this manual.

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If repair work has to be performed, make sure that only genuine spare parts are used since genuine spare parts
only may guarantee continuous and dependable operation of your machine.

Valid as for November 2008

Minuteman International 14N845 U.S Route 20 Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140 USA
Phone [phone]

E-Mail: www.minutemanintl.com

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Introduction

Proper Use

The E 17e machine has been exclusively designed for floor cleaning, such as wet scrubbing and vacuuming .Whatever sort of
use beyond the specified range will be deemed improper use: the manufacturer can not be held liable for consequential
damages.

The term of proper use also includes compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions about operation, maintenance and repair.

The E 17e may be used , serviced and repaired by persons only that are familiar with the machine and are aware of possible
hazards involved. The appropriate Accident Prevention Regulations as well as applicable general regulations about safety and
health at work will have to be complied with.

Modifications made to the E 17e in absence of the manufacturer’s consent will relieve the manufacturer from a possible liability
for consequential damage.

This machine is not suitable for evacuation of dusts, which are explosive or dangerous to health.

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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.

Any maintenance work has to be performed by an authorized Minuteman service workshop and confirmed in the
“Maintenance certificate “which is the warranty document.

The following is excluded from warranty:

Natural wear and tear after overload, blown fuses and damages caused by inexpert handling and unauthorized
modification of the machine.

Moreover, any claim for warranty expires if damages at the machine are caused by fitting of 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 your consignment for possible transit damage. Please have the railway authorities or the freight
forwarder confirm such damage and mail your damage report and waybill to:

Ours Address :

Minuteman International 14N845 U.S Route 20,Pinegree Grove,Illinois USA 60140
Phone [phone]
E-Mail: www.minutemanintl.com

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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 the time to do so in order to safe time at a later moment. The operator is
responsible for all persons in the working area. Children have to keep clear of the E 17e in operation. Nobody is allowed to
stay in the zone of danger.

The warning and instruction plates attached to the E 17e give important advice about safe operation .Replace lost or
illegible stickers. Before starting to work, the operator has to check that the E 17e and its working implements are in proper
and safe operating condition.

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. Avoid the mess of having to reading this book while trying to run the
machine.

Operation

Ground cleaning machines may be run by qualified personnel only;

The machine may be used for cleaning such surfaces approved by the owner or this authorized representative.

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Turn the motors off to protect the machine against unintended movements before leaving it unattended. Use
genuine spare brushes as specified by the manufacturer. Use of other than the indicated brush types may affect
Safety.

When transporting the E 17e, shut down the motors of the working implements. The operator has to use the machine in
accordance to its intended fields of application. During operation, he has to take account of the local conditions (stairs,
obstacles) and of other persons, in particular to children. Turn off the machine before any passage over dormers.

Use cleaning agents only, which are suitable for automatic machines (low foaming), and adhere to the instructions for use,
disposal and to the precautions specified by the manufacturer of the cleaning agent.

Make sure to connect the E 17e to a socket equipped with earthed protective wire
and to mains of adequate voltage and frequency.

Never collect explosive fluids, undiluted acids and solvents! This includes e.g. gasoline, paint thinners or fuel

oil, which-when penetrating the air being taken in may form explosive vapors or mixtures; moreover acetone,

undiluted acids and solvents if they should be aggressive to the material used for the machine components.

The machine may be used only on indoor hard floorings and for operation on level grounds with a maximum

inclination of up to 2 %

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Using the machine on public roads and places is not admitted. Qualified personnel only are admitted to perform
maintenance and repair work .

Turn the machine off and disconnect the mains plug before cleaning and maintaining the machine, when replacing parts or
when change over to another function.

Do not clean the machine by means of vapour jet or high pressure cleaning equipment. Do not allow water to

penetrate the electrical parts.

The machine is splash-water proof (IPX3).

Use of the machine in areas endangered by explosion hazard is not admitted.

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