Minuteman H26 User Manual

User Manual

H26

Introduction

Preface

Introduction

Dear customer, It is our desire that the
good characteristics of the H26 should
justify the confidence you demonstrated
by making this purchase.
Prior to the first use, carefully read the
chapter "Safety Information” as this will
ensure your safe operation of the ma­chine.
Your own safety, as well as the safety of
others, depends to a great extent on
how the machine is moved and opera­ted. Therefore, this operation and main­tenance manual must be read and
understood prior to the machine being
used for the first time.
The manual provides valuable informa­tion about operation, service and
maintenance. The warning symbols as
used in this manual identifies items re­levant to safety. Please observe the
safety provisions (see chapter "Safety
Information”).
Your authorized Minuteman dealer will
be pleased to answer further questions
regarding the vehicle or the operation
and maintenance manual.

Please be advised explicitly that we
cannot accept any legal issues out of
the contents of this manual.
If repair work has to be performed make
sure that only genuine spare parts are
used; only genuine spare parts may
guarantee a dependable machine.
We reserve the right for technical im­provement..

Valid as of: August 2009

Minuteman International Inc.
14N845 U.S. Route 20
Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140
U.S.A.

Proper use

The machine is a vacuum scrubbing
machine for wet cleaning of hard-sur­faced floors. Using the machine beyond
this scope of application will be deemed
improper use; The manufacturer cannot
be held liable for consequential dama­ges; the user alone bears the risk.
The term of proper use also includes
operation, maintenance and repair work
to be performed in compliance with the
manufacturer's specifications.
The H26 may only be used by persons
that are familiar with the machine and
aware of possible hazards
involved.
If modifications to the machine are
made in absence of the manufacturer's
prior consent, the latter cannot be held
liable for damage resulting from such
unauthorized modification.

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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, Illinois 60140
U.S.A.

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Table of Content

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Proper 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 Provisions. . . . . . . . . 6

1.3 Provisions for Operation. . . . . 6

1.4 Maintenance instructions . . . . 7

1.5 Specific Hazards . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.6 Information for Protection of

Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

1.7 Labels at the Machine . . . . . . 9

2 First Operation . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.1 Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.2 Initial charging procedure. . . 10

2.3 Before Taking into Operation 10

2.4 Start Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . 10

2.5 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.6 Stop Machine. . . . . . . . . . . . 11

2.7 After Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1 Method of Operation . . . . . . 12

3.1.1 Brush Deck. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1.2 Solution Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . 12

3.1.3 Squeegee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.1.4 Recovery Tank. . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.1.5 Traction Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.1.6 Batteries and Charger . . . . . 13

3.1.7 Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

3.2 Operating and Indicating

Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.2.1 Operating Panel . . . . . . . . . . 14

3.2.2 At the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . 16

4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . 18

5 Maintenance and Care. . . . 20

5.1 Minuteman System Mainte-

nance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

5.2 Maintenance Document . . . . 21

5.3 Maintenance Schedule. . . . . 22

5.4 Battery Systems. . . . . . . . . . 26

5.4.1 Charge Batteries . . . . . . . . . 27

5.4.2 Low Discharge Signal sender

(LDS) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.4.3 Maintenance of Drive

Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.4.4 Remove Batteries. . . . . . . . . 27

5.4.5 Install Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . 27

5.4.6 Disposal of Batteries . . . . . . 27

5.5 Solution Tank. . . . . . . . . . . . 28

5.5.1 Fill Solution Tank . . . . . . . . . 29

5.5.2 Empty Solution Tank . . . . . . 29

5.5.3 Clean Solution Filter. . . . . . . 29

5.6 Recovery Tank. . . . . . . . . . . 30

5.6.1 Empty Recovery Tank . . . . . 31

5.6.2 Clean Recovery Tank. . . . . . 31

5.6.3 Clean Suction Filter . . . . . . . 31

5.7 Disc Brush Deck. . . . . . . . . . 32

5.7.1 Clean Brushes . . . . . . . . . . . 32

5.7.2 Change Brushes . . . . . . . . . 32

5.7.3 Change Roller Bumper. . . . . 32

5.7.4 Change Sealing Strip. . . . . . 32

5.8 Squeegee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

5.8.1 Clean Squeegee . . . . . . . . . 33

5.8.2 Change Squeegee Blades. . 33

5.8.3 Adjust Squeegee Blades . . . 34

Minuteman Limited

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

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Safety information

1 Safety information

1.1 Safety and Warning Symbols

All paragraphs in this manual referring
to your personal safety, the safety of
your machine and the environment pro­tection are attributed one of the follo­wing warning symbols:

Safety Symbols Description

WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury.

NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in equipment or

property damage.

Additional Symbols Description

Ecological hazard Indicates the use of substances representing an inherent danger to the health

of the environment

Note Indicates important or additional information.

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Safety information

1.2 General Provisions

• Apart from the provisions contained
in this instruction manual, the gene­ral safety provisions and the acci­dent prevention regulations as
imposed by law have to be complied
with.

• Before taking your machine into ope­ration, carefully read the instruction
manual as well as other separate in­structions for accessories or atta­ched implements and comply with all
points mentioned there during work.

• Persons being trained by qualified
Minuteman technicians only are au­thorized to operate, service and re­pair the machine.

• You are advised to thoroughly study
the safety instructions since precise
knowledge helps prevent errors dur­ing machine operation and thus
guarantee proper use of the ma­chine.

• The operating instructions have to
be at hand at the place of use of the
machine, and therefore have to be
kept readily available at the machi­ne.

• When selling or letting the machine
for rent, hand out these documents

to the new owner/operator and have
the transfer certified!

• The warning and instruction plates
attached to the machine contain va­luable advice about safe operation.
Immediately replace incomplete or il­legible labels.

• As far as safety standards are con­cerned, use only genuine spare
parts!

1.3 Provisions for Operation

• Before first operation of the machine,
fully charge the battery with an initial
charging procedure and comply with
the operating instructions of the
charger as well as with those of the
battery manufacturer. Minuteman
cannot be held liable for damages
resulting from an insufficient initial
charge.

• Before taking into operation, check
the machine for operational safety!
Immediately repair any malfunctions!

• It is indispensable for the operator to
get acquainted with all attached im­plements and controls as well as
with their function before operation
begins. Once you have started to
work, no time will be left to do so!

• When working with the machine use
firm and skid proof shoes.

• The machine may be used only on
such surfaces clearly specified by
the owner or his authorized repre­sentative.

• When working with the machine, pay
strict attention to any persons in the
close vicinity.

• Start moving immediately after brush
deck has switch on otherwise the
brush might leave traces on the floor.
Lift the brush head before moving
over obstacles (doorsteps).

• Only fold open empty recovery tank.

• Use only cleaning agents suitable for
automatic machines (low-foaming)
and comply with the instructions for
use, disposal and with the warning
information specified by the cleaning
agent's manufacturer.

• The machine is not designed for col­lecting hazardous, flammable or ex­plosive dusts or substances.

• Usage of the machine in explosive
areas is prohibited.

• Remove the key to avoid unauthori­zed use of the machine.

• Before transporting the machine, lift
the squeegee and the brush deck.

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Safety information

Adapt driving habits to local conditi­ons.

• The machine may be used only for
operation on flat floors with a maxi­mum inclination of up to 2 %.

1.4 Maintenance instructions

• The daily and weekly maintenance
and repair task must be performed
by a qualified operator. For further
maintenance and repair work please
contact your local Minuteman ser­vice center.

• Observe the maintenance activities
and intervals set out in the instruc­tion manual.

• Maintenance and repair work may
be carried out only by means of ap­propriate tools.

• Have the machine checked for safe
condition by an expert at regular in­tervals (recommendation: at least
once yearly) as well as after modifi­cations or repair.

• Spare parts have to equal the techni­cal requirements as specified by the
manufacturer! Genuine spare parts
guarantee compliance with these re­quirements.

• Switch off the engine and remove

the key before inspecting the machi­ne or performing any maintenance
work.

• To prevent the machine fr om b ei n g
used by unauthorized persons, the
control key must be removed.

• When performing work at the electri­cal system, be sure to disconnect the
battery plug.

• Make sure to protect the recovery
tank against accidental closing or til­ting down before working in the area
of a lifted tank lid.

• Do not clean the electrical parts by
means of high-pressure cleaning
equipment.

• The use of aggressive detergents is
prohibited.

• Let the machine dry after cleaning.
Do not stroe the machine with liquid
remaining in the tanks

• All protective devices must be in pla­ce before operating the machine.

1.5 Specific Hazards

Electric system

• Only use genuine fuses with speci­fied ratings.

• In case of malfunction of the electric
system, shut the machine down im-

mediately and have it serviced.

• Only qualified personnel are authori­sed to work on the electrical system
and only according to electro-techni­cal rules.

• Inspect/check the electrical equip­ment of the machine at regular inter­valls.Clear up any defects
immediately, such as loose connec­tions or damaged cables..

Battery

• Observe the operating instructions of
the battery manufacturer.

• Never place metal objects or tools on
batteries - short-circuit hazard!

• Due to alteration of the center of gra­vity, only use batteries as released
and at the prescribed position only.

• Charge batteries only in areas with
sufficient ventilation. – Explosion ha­zard!

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Safety information

1.6 Information for Protection of
Environment

• Observe the legal directives and lo-

cal regulations for disposal of deter­gents.

• Used batteries labelled as recyclable

contain reusable economic goods.
These batteries must not be added
to the normal waste.

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Safety information

1.7 Labels at the Machine

The following safety and information la­bels are legibly attached to the machi­ne. Replace missing or illegible labels
immediately.

Minuteman nameplate (Fig. 1/1)

Machine identification number (Fig. 1/2)

Recovery tank drain hose (Fig. 1/3)

A = Read and observe the instruction
manual
B = Maximum inclination of 2 %

C = Do not clean the machine by means
of high-pressure cleaning equipment

A

B

C

Inflation pressure (Fig. 1/4)

65 psi

2

3

1

4

Fig.1

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Safety information

1.8

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First Operation

2 First Operation

2.1 Instruction

Only persons trained by qualified Minu­teman technicians are authorized to
operate, service and repair the machi­ne. Operators must read and under­stand this manual before operating or
maintaining this machine.

2.2 Initial charging procedure

Before first operation of the
machine, fully charge the bat­tery with an initial charging pro­cedure and comply with the
operating instructions of the
charger as well as with those of
the battery manufacturer. Mi­nuteman cannot be held liable
for damages resulting from an
insufficient initial charge.

2.3 Before Putting into Operation

Complete the following inspections be­fore taking the machine into operation:

1. Check the area around the machine
for signs of leakage. Hoses, lines
and tanks must be free from any lea­kage or damage.

2. Install brushes and squeegee, see

maintenance chapter.

3. Install batteries and connect battery
plug, see maintenance chapter.

4. Check battery charge and recharge
if required. An initial charge is requi­red before first operation of the ma­chine.

5. Empty recovery tank and clean it if
required, see maintenance chapter.

6. Refill solution tank and add cleaning
agent according to the manufactur­er's recommendations.

Use only cleaning agents sui­table for automatic machines
(low-foaming) and comply with
the instructions for use, dispo­sal and with the warning infor­mation specified by the cle­aning agent's manufacturer.

2.4 Start Machine

Proceed with the following to set the
machine to operating mode:

• Disconnect mains plug of the char­ger from outlet and fasten to holder.

• Switch on machine by actuation of
key switch from position (0) to positi­on (1).

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First Operation

2.5 Operation

1. Switch on the machine.

2. Use lever (Fig5/4) to lower squee­gee. Vacuum motor switches on au­tomatically.

3. Use solution control (Fig5/3) to set
the desired flow rate.

4. Use pedal (Fig5/1) to lower brush
deck. The solution supply switches
on automatically.

5. Use speed control knob (Fig.4/9b) to
adjust work speed. Use the direction
switch (Fig.4/9a) to select forward or
reverse. Pull the bail handle (Fig.4/
9c) to start moving.

Start moving machine imme­diately after switching on the
brush deck, otherwise the
brushes leave traces on the
floor. Lift brush deck before
passing over steps and other
obstacles.

2.6 Stop Machine

When the bail handle is released it au­tomatically returns to the neutral positi­on. The machine stops. Secure the
machine against unintentional move­ments or against being started.

2.7 After Work

1. Move machine to a suitable site for
maintenance.

2. Stop machine, lift squeegee and
brush deck and remove the key.

3. Empty and clean recovery tank.

Observe the legal directives
and local regulations for dispo­sal of detergents.

4. Check solution filter.

5. Check seals and suction hose.

6. Check operating fluid levels, function
and setting.

7. Charge batteries.

8. Clean the machine.

Empty the solution tank before shutting
down the machine for a longer time.

Do not clean the electrical
parts by means of high-pressu­re cleaning equipment.

2.8 Transporting the machine

T o transport the machine to the work ar­ea, switch it on, lift-out squeegee and
brush deck, pull the bail handle start
movement.

2.9 Tie-down points

IWhen transporting on a vehicle or trai­ler, the machine has to be secured. Tie
the machine down firmly by using the
front eye bolts (Fig. 2/1) and the rear
chassis (Fig. 2/2) as tie-down points.

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Fig.2

2

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