Minuteman ERide21 User Manual

USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

E Ride 21

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Minuteman International

14N845 U.S. Route 20, Pingree Grove, IL 60140 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Web: www.minutemanintl.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1

1.1 PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUAL 1-1

1.2 TARGET 1-1

1.3 HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL 1-1

1.4 IDENTIFICATION DATA 1-2

1.5 OTHER REFERENCE MANUALS 1-2

1.6 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE 1-2

1.7 MODIFICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS 1-2

CHAPTER 2 SAFETY - ACCIDENT PREVENTION 2-1

2.1 SYMBOLS 2-1

2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 2-1

2.3 UNPACKING 2-4

CHAPTER 3 MACHINE DESCRIPTION 3-1

3.1 SCRUBBER-DRYER OPERATION 3-1

3.2 AGREEMENTS 3-1

3.3 DESCRIPTION 3-2

3.4 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS 3-7

3.5 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 3-9

3.6 ELECTRICAL PROTECTIONS 3-9

3.7 WASH-AND-DRY MACHINE EQUIPMENT 3-9

3.8 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES 3-9

CHAPTER 4 USE 4-1

4.1 BATTERIES CONTROL / INSTALLATION ON A NEW
WASH-AND-DRY MACHINE 4-1

4.2 BEFORE STARTING THE WASH-AND-DRY MACHINE 4-2

4.3 START UP AND STOPPING OF MACHINE 4-4

4.4 WASH-AND-DRY MACHINE IN OPERATION 4-6

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4.5 AFTER MACHINE USE 4-6

4.6 EMPTYING THE TANKS 4-6

4.7 WASH-AND-DRY MACHINE PUSH/DRAWING MOVEMENT 4-8

4.8 LONG INACTIVITY OF THE WASH-AND-DRY MACHINE 4-8

4.9 FIRST PERIOD OF USE 4-8

CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE 5-1

5.1 SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE 5-1

5.2 SQUEEGEE CLEANING 5-2

5.3 CHECKING/SUBSTITUTION OF THE SQUEEGEE RUBBERS 5-3

5.4 HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF SQUEEGEE 5-4

5.5 BRUSH CLEANING 5-4

5.6 CYLINDRICAL BRUSH CLEANING 5-5

5.7 CLEANING THE DETERGENT SOLUTION (OR WATER
FOR WASHING) FILTER 5-6

5.8 CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND FILTER DETERGENT SOLUTION
SUPPLY TO THE DISC BRUSH 5-8

5.9 CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND FILTER DETERGENT SOLUTION
SUPPLY TO THE CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES 5-9

5.10 CLEANING THE DETERGENT FEEDING SYSTEM (OPTIONAL) 5-9

5.11 BATTERY CHARGE 5-10

5.12 CHECKING/REPLACING THE FUSES 5-14

5.13 ASSEMBLY-DISASSEMBLY OF THE SUEEGEE 5-14

5.14 ASSEMBLY-DISASSEMBLY OF THE DISC BRUSH 5-16

5.15 CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES ASSEMBLY-DISASSEMBLY 5-17

CHAPTER 6 SAFETY FUNCTIONS 6-1

6.1 EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON 6-1

6.2 MICROSWITCH OF DRIVER’S SEAT 6-1

CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 7-1
CHAPTER 8 SCRAPPING 8-1

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1.1 PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUAL

The purpose of this manual is to provide the User with all
necessary information to use the machine properly in a
safe and autonomous way. It contains information about
technical characteristics, operation, machine inactivity,
maintenance, spare parts and safety conditions.
Before carrying out any procedure on the machine, the
Operators and Technicians in charge of the maintenance
must read this manual carefully. Contact Minuteman in
case of doubts regarding the interpretation of the
instructions and for any further information.

1.2 TARGET

This manual is intended for the Operator and the
Technicians qualified for the machine maintenance. The
operators must not carry out operations assigned to
qualified technicians. Minuteman declines liability for
any damage arising from not observing this prohibition.

1.3 HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL

The User and Maintenance Manual must be kept near the machine, inside an adequate case, far from liquids and other substances that can cause damag e to it.

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1.4 IDENTIFICATION DATA

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The Machine Model and Serial Number are marked on the
plate on the frame (battery side) and can be read from
the outside (1, Figure 1-1).
This information is useful when requiring machine
replacement parts. Use the following table to write down
the machine identification data for any further
reference.

MACHINE model:
MACHINE serial number:

1.5 OTHER REFERENCE MANUALS

Moreover, the following manuals are available:
– Service Manual (that can be consulted at any

Minuteman Service Center)

– Spare Part List, supplied with the machine

1.6 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE

All necessary use, maintenance and repair procedures
must be carried out by qualified personnel or by
Minuteman SERVICE. Only original spare parts and
accessories must be used.
Call Minuteman for service or to order spare parts and
accessories, specifying the machine Model and Serial
Number.

1.7 MODIFICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS

Minuteman constantly improves its products and reserves
the right to make changes and improvements at its
discretion without being obliged to apply such benefits to
the machines previously sold.
Any modifications and/or accessory addition must

be a

pproved and performed by Minuteman.

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Figure 1-1

CHAPTER 2

SAFETY - ACCIDENT PREVENTION

The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous
situations. Always read carefully this information and take
the necessary precautions to protect people and objects.
Cooperation between the Operator and the machine is
critical. No accident prevention program is effective
without the total cooperation of the pers on re spon sible fo r
the machine operation. Most of the accidents that may
occur in a factory, while working or transferring, are
caused by the failure to comply with the simplest prudence
rules. A careful and prudent user is the best guarantee
against accidents and is the prerequisite to carry out the
prevention program.

2.1 SYMBOLS

DANGER!
Indicates a dangerous situation (risk of
death) for the User.

WARNING!
Indicates the risk for people of being injured
and for objects of being damaged.

CAUTION!
Indicates a caution or a remark related to
important or useful functions. Take care of
the paragraphs marked by this symbol.

READING

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Consult the instruction booklet before
performing a determined operation.

2.2 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.

DANGER!

– Disconnect the battery by means of the

appropriate connector before carrying out
any maintenance or repair operation.

– This machine must be used by qualified and

authorized personnel only. Children or
infirm people cannot use this machine.

– Keep the battery far from sparks, flames

and incandescent material. During the
normal operation explosive gases are
delivered.

– Do not wear jewelry when working near

electrical components.

– Do not work under the lifted machine if it is

not securely fixed.

– Do not operate the machine near

dangerous, inflammable and/or explosive
powders, liquids or vapours.

– Battery charging produces explosive

hydrogen gas. Keep the tank assembly
open during battery charging and perform
the operation only in well-ventilated areas
and far from open flames.

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WARNING!

– Do not use the machine for purposes other

than those listed in this manual. Use only
accessories recommended by the
manufacturer Minuteman.

– While using this machine take care not to

cause injury or harm to yourself or others.

– Do not let the machine be used as a toy . Pay

special attention when used near children.

– Always protect the machine against the

sun, rain and bad weather, both under
operation and in inactivity condition.

– Do not use the machine as a transport

vehicle.

– Do not leave the machine unattended

without being sure that the machine cannot
move independently.

– Do not leave the machine unattended

without removing the key from its housing.
– Do not use the machine in very dusty areas.
– Do not use the machine on surfaces with a

gradient greater than 6%.
– Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, in

particular where there is a risk of falling

objects.
– Do not let any objects obstruct the

air pathways. Do not use the machine if the

pathways are blocked; always keep the air

pathways free from dust, debris, and other

materials which could reduce the air flow.
– To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not

expose the machine to rain. Store the

machine indoors.
– Do not remove or modify the plates affixed

on the machine.

– The machine working temperature must be

within 0°C - +40°C.

– Storage temperature must be within 0°C -

+40°C.

– Humidity range should be within 30% and

95%.

– In case of machine malfunctions, review

Chapter 5 (Maintenance) and 7 (Trouble­shooting). Otherwise, request

assistance from an authorized Minuteman
service Dealer.

– Carefully read all maintenance/repair

instructions before carrying out any
maintenance/repair procedure.

– Do not tamper with the machine safety

guards; For your safety, only follow the

recommended maintenance i

o not wash the machine with pressurized

– D

water, or with cor rosive substances.

– Before using the battery charger, be sure

that frequency and voltage value s indicated
in the specific Manual correspond to the
system values.

– Do not recharge the batteries if the power

cord or plug is damaged.
– Do not smoke during battery charging.
– To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or

injury , do not leave the machine charging for

for long periods of time. Unplug

machine from the wall outlet when not in

use and be

fore maintenance.

nstructions.

when connected e

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– Do not use the battery charger cable for

hauling or transporting the machine. Do not
let the power cord being crushed by a door,
pull it over surfaces or sharp corners. Do
not run with the machine over the power
cord. Keep the cord away from hot
surfaces.

– If the machine is not working properly,

damaged, left outdoors or dropped into the
water, ask for the intervention of a service
center Minuteman.

– Take all necessary precautions to prevent

hair, jewels and loose dresses from being
caught by the machine moving and suction
parts.

– If parts must be replaced, require

ORIGINAL spare parts from a Dealer or
Authorized Retailer.

– To ensure the machine proper operation

and safety conditions, the authorized
personnel or the Service Center must carry
out the Scheduled Maintenance detailed in
the related chapter of this Manual.

– If the machine is used according to the

instructions, the vibrations do not cause
dangerous situations. The machine
vibration level is under 2.5 m/s2.

– This machine cannot be used on roads or

public streets.

– Pay attention to the machine transfers when

temperature is under freezing point. The
water in the recovery tank or in the pipes
could freeze and damage the machine.

– Use the brushes and the disks supplied with

the machine and those specified in the
Instruction Manuals. Using other brushes or
disks could reduce safety.

– If lead-acid batteries (WET) are installed in

the machine, do not tilt the machine over 30
° to the horizontal plane, to avoid the highly
corrosive liquid escapes from the battery.
When you need to tilt the machine for
maintenance, remove the battery
beforehand.

– The machine must be not abandoned, at

the end of its useful life, because of the
presence of toxic-harmful materials (battery
acid, oil, etc.), which are subject to
standards that require disposal in special
centers (see chapter "Scrapping").

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2.3 UNPACKING

To unpack the Machine carefully follow the instructions on
the packing.
When the machine is delivered, check that the packing and
the machine were not damaged during transportation. If
the damage is evident, keep the packing and have it
checked by the Parcel Service that delivered it. Call the
Parcel Service immediately to fill in a request for a
compensation for damages.
Please check that the following items have been supplied
with the machine:

1. Technical documents:

– Scrubber-dryer Use and Maintenance Manual
– Spare Part List

2. ........

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CHAPTER 3

MACHINE DESCRIPTION

3.1 SCRUBBER-DRYER OPERATION

The scrubber-dryer is used to clean (washing and drying)
smooth and solid floor, in civil or industrial environment,
under safe operation conditions by a qualified Operator.
The scrubber-dryer cannot be used for fitted carpet and
carpet cleaning.

3.2 AGREEMENTS

Forward, backward, front, rear, left or right are int ended

with reference to the operator’s position with the operator's
hands on the handlebar (12, Figure 3-2).

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3.3 DESCRIPTION

Control panel and controls
(See Figure 3-1)

1. Control panel and controls

2. Emergency stop button

3. Display, indicating: 3a. “READY”: wash-and-dry machine ready, or “SIT

DOWN”: sit on the seat
3b. Total hours of work
3c. Battery state of charge in %
3d. Battery state of charge in graphic scale

4. Adjustment buttons (+ and -) of the deterge nt solution flow (or of the water for washing) (*)

5. Light indication of the detergent solution flow (or water for washing)

6. Adjustment buttons (+ and -) of the detergent percentage according to washing water (optional) (*)

7. Light indication of the detergent percentage (optional).

8. 30-second turbo button for activating the maximum detergent solution and detergent flow (or water for washing).

9. 30-second light indication.

10. Adjustment button of the maximum wash-and-dry machine speed (*)

11. Wash-and-dry machine instantaneous speed light indication

12. Button for activating the lowering and rotation of the disc brush (or cylindrical brushes)

13. Activated disc brush (or cylindrical brushes) light indication; the light indication blinks during the passage from de-activated to activated and vice versa

14. Button for activating the lowering of the squeegee and water recovery suct ion.

15. Activated squeegee and suction light indication; the
light indication blinks during passing from de­activated to activated and vice versa

16. Simultaneous activation button f or both the squeegee and suction and the disc brush (or cylindrical brushes).

17. Activated squeegee, suction and disc brush (or cylindrical brushes) light indication; the light indication blinks during passing from de-activated to activated and vice versa

18. Button for activating the reverse motion.
Speed is halved compared to the forward motion
An attention sound signal is activated for the activation
time of the reverse motion

19. Reverse motion activated light indication

20. Button for activating the sound attention sound signal.

21. Button for releasing the disc brush.

(*): On starting the wash-and- dry machine through the key, these adjustments are set on previous values.

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Figure 3-1

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External views

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10a
10b

(See Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3)

1. Steering-wheel

2. Ignition key: 0: off I: on

3. Pedal for starting motion and acceleration

4. Detergent solution (or water for washing) level indicator

5. Front drive and steering wheel

6. Rear wheels

7. Disc brush

8. Cylindrical brushes

9. Squeegee 10a. Detergent solution (or water for washing) tank 10b. Water recovery tank

11. Tank covers

12. Operator’s seat

13. Detergent tank with handle (optional)

14. Detergent tank stopper

15. Detergent solution (or water for washing) tank stopper

16. Water recovery waste pipe

17. Detergent solution (or water for wash ing) waste pipe

18. Battery-holder case

19. Blinking light (optional)

20. Drinks-holding container (usable only if the blinking light is not installed)

21. Object-holding container (usable only if the detergent tank is not installed)

22. Protection panel of the electric-electronic compartment

23. Detergent solution (or water for washing) filter

24. Identification plate / technical data / CE marking

25. Tanks cover lifting handle

26. Heel cushion

27. Rear wheel cover

28. Rear wheel mudguard

29. Emergency and parking brake

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Figure 3-2

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Figure 3-3

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Internal parts view

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2

3

4

7

5

6

(See Figure 3-4)

1. Tank covers (in uplifted position)

2. Handle for cover opening

3. Water recovery tank

4. Float for full water recovery tank

5. Batteries

6. Batteries connector

7. Battery charger connector of wash-and-dry machine for connection to the electric network (optional)

Figure 3-4

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