Minuteman ER28C, ER28CPLUS, ER28CQP, ER28D, ER28DPLUS User Manual

User Manual

E Ride 28/32 Rider Scrubber

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Technical Specifications

This manual is furnished with each new MINUTEMAN ERide 28/32. This provides the necesary 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 manual.

- Use original Minuteman supplied parts.

Model E Ride

TM

28/32

Model No. ER28C, ER28CPLUS, ER28CQP, ER28D, ER28DPLUS, ER28DQP,

ER32C, ER32CPLUS, ER32CQP, ER32D, ER32DPLUS, ER32DQP

Current 60 Amps
Voltage, Batteries 36 volts, 6-6volt
Battery Capacity 235 Ah (Optional 395 Ah batteries available)
Sound Level 75 dB
Dimensions (LxWxH) 66" x 31" x 54" (167.64cm x 78.74cm x 137cm)
Gross Weight 1,243 lbs (564 kg) with batteries

847 lbs (384 kg) without batteries
Working Grade Transport 10% (7°)
Wheel to Floor Pressure 64 PSI Front, 69 PSI Rear

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Preface

Dear customer, Thank you for purchas­ing the Minuteman® E Ride. The out­standing operational characteristics of
the E Ride should justify the confidence
you demonstrated in making this pur­chase.
The E Ride is a commercial grade Rider
Scrubber machine. It is battery operat­ed and is intended by Minuteman to be
used in accordance with this manual,
the labels on the machine itself, as well
as applicable federal, state, and local
safety and environmental statutes, reg­ulations, and ordinances (collectively
the "governmental regulations"), appli­cable commercial standards, and com­mon sense. .
The user's own safety, as well as the
safety of others, depends to a great ex­tent on how the E Ride is operated, han­dled, and maintained. Therefore, as a
starting point, this manual must be read
and understood thoroughly prior to the
machine being switched on for the first
time. When operating or maintaining
the E Ride, THINK SAFETY FIRST!
This manual provides vital information
concerning the safe operation, use,
maintenance, and service of the E Ride.

The various safety alert symbols, signal
words, and safety messages contained
herein are intended to be read in con­junction with each other, as well as with
E Ride labels, instruction plates, and
applicable governmental regulations.
To the extent that any governmental
regulations conflict with the provisions
of this instruction manual, such govern­mental regulations would govern.
Your authorized Minuteman dealer
would be happy to answer any ques­tions you may have concerning the op­eration or maintenance of the E Ride or
information contained in this manual.
If repair or maintenance work is per­formed on the E Ride, Minuteman rec­ommends that only genuine
replacement parts be used and that
such work be performed by qualified in­dividuals.

Proper use

The E Ride is a floor scrubing machine.
Its intended scope of application is for
wet cleaning of level, hard-surfaced
floors in accordance with the provisions
of this instruction manual, applicable
governmental regulations, manufactur­er specifications, and machine labels
(collectively, "proper use"). Using the E
Ride beyond its proper use will be
deemed improper use by Minuteman.
Minuteman disclaims any liability for
any personal injury, property, or other
damages of any nature whatsoever,
whether special, indirect, consequen­tial, or compensatory, directly or indi­rectly resulting from the improper use of
the E Ride, or uses beyond or inconsis­tent with the E Ride’s intended scope of
application. This disclaimer of liability
also extends to modifications to the E
Ride made without Minuteman's prior
written consent.
The E Ride should only be operated,
handled, and maintained by persons
who are familiar with the machine and
who have been instructed of the poten­tial hazards associated with such oper­ation, handling, and maintenance.

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Disclaimer:

Minuteman disclaims liability for any
personal injury, property, or other dam­ages of any nature whatsoever, wheth­er special, indirect, consequential, or
compensatory, directly or indirectly re­sulting from the publication, use of, ap­plication, or reliance on this document
or, except as expressly set forth in the
sales contract for the machine, the op­eration or maintenance of the E Ride.
EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET
FORTH IN SUCH SALES CONTRACT,
MINUTEMAN MAKES NO WARRAN­TIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AND
SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY
OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE.
Minuteman disclaims and makes no
guaranty or warranty, express or im­plied, as to the accuracy or complete­ness of any information published
herein, and disclaims and makes no
warranty that the information in this in­struction manual will fulfill any parties'
particular purposes or needs. While
Minuteman believes that the informa­tion in this manual is accurate, in the
event that technical or typographical er-

rors exist in this manual, Minuteman re­serves the right to make changes to
subsequent editions of this manual
without prior notice to the recipients of
this edition. The reader should notify
Minuteman if any errors in this manual
are suspected. Minuteman does not un­dertake to guarantee the performance
of any individual manufacturer or sell­er's products or services by virtue of this
instruction manual.
In publishing and making this manual
available, Minuteman is not undertaking
to render professional or other services
for or on behalf of any person or entity,
nor is Minuteman undertaking to per­form any duty owed by any person or
entity to someone else. Anyone using
this manual should rely on his or her
own independent judgment or, as ap­propriate, seek the advise of a compe­tent professional in determining the
exercise of reasonable care in any giv­en circumstances.

Valid as of: August 2010

Minuteman International Inc.
14N845 U.S. ROUTE 20
PINGREE GROVE, IL. 60140
U.S.A.

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Notes on warranty

The terms of the sales contract apply in
regard to any product warranties. Min­uteman expressly disclaims all other
warranties, either express or implied, of
any kind. It should be noted, however,
that failure to maintain and service your
E Ride in accordance with its proper
use may void the warranty. In this re­gard, any maintenance work must be
performed by an authorized Minuteman
service representative and confirmed in
the "Maintenance Certificate" - the war­ranty document. By way of example,
the following items are excluded from
the E Ride warranty: fuses; normal
wear and tear; improper machine han­dling; damages caused by overloads;
unauthorized machine modifications;
non-compliance with maintenance in­structions or specifications; or improp­erly fitting parts or accessories.

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, II. 60140
U.S.A.

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The E Ride 28/32

This machine was designed with total operator comfort and ease of use in mind. All machine components have been designed as a total system
to efficiently clean dirty floors. The E Ride has four available scrub head types and sizes to fit specific applications. Please contact your Min-

uteman representative for specific recommendations for the correct scrub head type, size, and brush type and chemical applications.

Before using the machine, always perform the following steps to ensure proper machine operation.

•Check under the machine for leaks.

•Check the rear and side squeegees for wear and damage.

•Check the steering for proper operation.

•Check the solution and recovery tanks.

After using the machine, always perform the following steps:

•Check the battery charge level. Charge batteries if necessary. When charging batteries, extra precaution is required:

Battery acid can cause burns.
When working on or around batteries, always wear protective clothing and safety glasses.
Remove metal jewelry. Do not lay tools or metal objects on top of the batteries.
Charging batteries generate explosive gasses.

DO NOT CHARGE BATTERIES WHEN OPEN FLAMES OR SPARKS ARE PRESENT. DO NOT SMOKE.

Make sure the charger is turned off before disconnecting it from the batteries.
Charge the batteries in a well-ventilated area.
Fluid levels should be checked before and after charging and maintained at the proper levels. If low, add water until the metal plates are cov-

ered.
If the machine is not used for an extended period of time, batteries should be kept fully charged with a boost charge once a week.

•Check for wire, string, or twine wrapped around the scrub brushes.

•Check the squeegees for wear and damage.

•Check the rear squeegee suction hose and off-aisle wand hose for obstructions.

•Empty and clean the debris box (cylindrical systems only).

•Drain and clean the recovery tank.

•Check under the machine for leaks.

•Check the service records to determine maintenance requirements.

WARNING!

•Be sure you understand the machine controls and their functions.

•While on ramps or inclines, avoid sudden stops when tanks are filled.

•Avoid abrupt sharp turns. Slow down driving speed when going d ownhill.

•Always drive up when cleaning ramps.

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Table of Contents

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Notes on Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Acceptance of the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

The E Ride 28/32. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Unpacking Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

1 Machine Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

1.1 Machine Overview - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

1.2 Machine Overview - Rear. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

1.3 Operator Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

1.4 Control Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

1.5 Operation Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

1.6 Fault/Diagnostic Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

1.7 Steering Wheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

1.8 Accelerator Pedal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

1.9 Seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

1.10 Directional Switch. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

1.11 Parking Brake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

1.12 Circuit Breakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

1.13 Battery Compartment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Battery Connection Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

1.14 Scrub Decks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

1.15 Scrub Deck Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

1.16 Side Squeegees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28

1.17 Rear Squeegee . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

2 First Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

2.1 Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

2.2 Initial charging procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

2.3 Before Putting into Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

2.4 Start Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

2.5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

2.6 Stop Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

2.7 After Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

2.8 Transporting the machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

2.9 Tie-down points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

3 Maintenance and Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

3.1 Minuteman System

Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

3.2 Maintenance Document. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

3.3 Maintenance Schedule. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

4 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

5 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Operators must read and understand this manual before oper­ating or maintaining this machine.
Do not operate this machine in flammable or explosive areas.

This machine is designed solely for scrubbing dirt and dust in an
indoor environment. Minuteman does not recommend using this
machine in any other capacity.

The following information below may cause a potential hazard to the
operator and equipment. Read this manual carefully and be aware
when these conditions can exist. Take necessary steps to locate all
safety devices on the machine and train the personnel operating the
machine. Report any machine damage or faulty operation immedi­ately. Do not use machine if it is not in proper operating condi-

tion.

FOR SAFETY DURING OPERATION

Keep hands and feet clear of moving parts while machine is in oper­ation.

Make sure all safety devices are in place and operate properly. All
covers, doors and latches must be closed and fastened before use.

During operation, attention should be paid to other persons in the

work area and especially if small children are present.

Electric motors and components can cause an explosion when oper­ated near explosive materials or vapor. Do not operate this machine
near flammable materials such as solvents, thinners, fuels, grain
dust, etc.

Store or park this machine on a level surface only, with the key
switch in the off position. To prevent unauthorized use, machine
should be stored or parked with the key removed.

This machine is designed for level operation only. Do not operate
on ramps or inclines.
This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dusts.

Use caution when moving this machine into areas that are below
freezing temperatures. Any water in the tanks or hoses can cause
damage to the machine.

FOR SAFETY WHEN SERVICING OR MAINTAINING MACHINE

Stop on level surface and turn off machine.

Disconnect the power to the machine by pressing the Red Emer­gency Disconnect Button when charging batteries or during installa­tion or removal of brushes.

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Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose jackets, shirts, or sleeves
when working on machine.

Avoid contact with battery acid. Battery acid can cause burns. When
working on or around batteries, wear protective clothing and safety
glasses. Remove metal jewelry.
Do not lay tools or metal objects on top of batteries.

Charging batteries generates explosive gasses. Do not charge bat-

teries when open flames or sparks are present. Do not smoke.

Make sure the charger is turned off before disconnecting it from the
machine. Charge the batteries in a well-ventilated area with the bat­tery cover removed completely.

Do not clean machine with a pressure washer.

Authorized personnel must perform repairs and maintenance. Use
Minuteman supplied replacement parts.

UNPACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Carefully unpack and inspect your E Ride Scrubber for shipping
damage. Follow unpacking instructions on shipping pallet. Each unit
has been tested and thoroughly inspected before shipment. Any
damage is the responsibility of the delivery carrier who should be
notified immediately.

This machine is battery operated and designed to operate on 36
Volts DC (6) 6-volt batteries.

The recommended batteries are rated 235Ah (Minuteman P.N.

956740).

We do not recommend mixing Amp Hour capacities. Any alternate
battery sets can be used if they are of equal physical size and
capacity.

Read this manual carefully before operating this machine.

The operator is responsible for taking care of the daily maintenance
and check ups of the machine to keep it in good working condition.
The operator must inform the service mechanic or supervisor when
scheduled maintenance is required as stated in the MAINTENANCE
section of this manual.

Before starting, familiarize yourself with the machine and its controls
(see “Machine Overview, Front”, “Machine Overview, Rear”, “Opera­tor Compartment”, & “Control Console” diagrams).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Machine Overview

1 Machine Overview

1.1 Machine Overview - Front

1 Front Drive Wheel
2 Side Squeegee
3 Accelerator Pedal
4 Steering T ilt Lever
5 Steering Wheel
6 Operator’s Seat
7 Recovery Tank Lid
8 Recovery Tank
9 Control Console
10Directional Switch
1 1Recovery Tank Safety Latch
12Battery Compartment
13Solution Tank
14Electrical Panel
15Rear Squeegee
16Rear Wheel
17Scrubdeck
18Roller Bumper

Fig.1

1

2

6

3

10

4

5

7

9

8

12

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14

16

15

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Machine Overview

1.2 Machine Overview - Rear

19Rear Squeegee
20Rear Wheel
21Side Squeegee
22Accelerator Pedal
23Solution Tank
24Steering Tilt Lever
25Steering Wheel
26Recovery Tank Lid
27Vacuum Filter Access
28Vacuum Inlet Assembly
29Recovery Tank
30Battery Compartment
31Clean-Out Cap
32Recovery Drain Hose
33Recovery Vacuum Hose
34Scrubdeck

Fig.2

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20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

29

33

31

32

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34

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Machine Overview

1.3 Operator Compartment

A Operator’s Seat
B Solution Tank Lid
C Cup Holder
D Solution tank
E Accelerator Pedal
F Steering Wheel
G Directional Switch
H Control Panel
I Recovery Tank Safety Latch

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Machine Overview

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Machine Overview

1.4 Control Console

For operator ergonomics, the control
console houses all the primary function
controls in a central area. The key
switch and optional headlight and off­aisle wand switches are clustered in
the back portion of the console. The
directional switch (forward/reverse) is
located at the front of the console for
easy fingertip operation. The horn but­ton, function selectors, and battery
gauge are located in the central part of
the console.

Key Switch (A) - S2

Controls the machine’s power (ON/
OFF) with a key for safety. All opera­tional settings are retained even when
the power is turned off and on. This
also serves as a reset switch when
errors or faults occur.

Off Aisle Wand Switch (OPTIONAL)
(B) - S7 (281900 OPTIONAL)

ON/OFF control for the water supply to
the wand and vacuum motor for the
optional Off-Aisle Wand.

Headlight Switch (OPTIONAL) (C) ­S10 (281990 OPTIONAL)

ON/OFF control for the optional head­lights.

Battery Gauge (D) - BD1

Displays the level of charge remaining
in the machine’s batteries. The gauge
consists of 10 LEDs. (3 Green, 4
Amber, 3 Red) If the battery life is low,
the battery gauge bar icon will be flash­ing to inform the operator that the
machine is almost out of power. Once