Minuteman Port A User Manual
Instruction manual
Port A Scrub with Power Pack
Introduction
Preface
Introduction
Dear customer, It is our desire that the
good characteristics of the Port A Scrub
should justify the confidence you demonstrated by making this purchase.
Prior to the first use, read the chapter
"Safety Information” carefully as this will
ensure 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. Before using the equipment for the
first time, read this original manual thoroughly, act according to the information
contained and keep it in a safe place for
future reference or subsequent owners.
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 machine 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: April 2009
Minuteman International Inc.
14N845 U.S. Route 20
Pingree Grove, II. 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 Port A Scrub 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
Power Pack. Moreover, any claim for
warranty cannot be accepted if damages of the Power Pack 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, II. 60140
U.S.A.
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Table of contents
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 Operating information. . . . . . . 6
1.4 Maintenance information . . . . 7
1.5 Specific Hazards . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.6 Information for Protection of
Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
1.7 Labels on the machine. . . . . . 9
2 Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.1 Prior to starting up for the first
time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
2.2 Before starting up daily . . . . 14
3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1 Method of operation . . . . . . . 15
3.1.1 Brush head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1.2 Squeegee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
3.1.3 Solution tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1.4 Recovery tank . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.1.5 Power Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
3.2 Operating and indicator
elements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.1 Operating panel . . . . . . . . . . 17
3.2.2 Operating elements on the ma-
chine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.3 Cleaning operation. . . . . . . . 21
3.3.1 After completing cleaning. . . 22
3.3.2 Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . 23
3.3.3 Transport and loading . . . . . 23
4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . 24
5 Maintenance and Care. . . . 26
5.1 Minuteman System Mainte-
nance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
5.2 Maintenance Document. . . . 27
5.3 Maintenance plan. . . . . . . . . 28
5.4 Battery system . . . . . . . . . . . 31
5.4.1 Charging batteries . . . . . . . . 31
5.4.2 Attaching the Power Pack . . 32
5.4.3 Detaching the Power Pack. . 32
5.4.4 Servicing the driving
batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.4.5 Removing the batteries . . . . 33
5.4.6 Inserting the batteries. . . . . . 33
5.4.7 Disposing of batteries. . . . . . 33
5.5 Solution tank . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
5.5.1 Filling the solution tank. . . . . 35
5.5.2 Cleaning the solution filter . . 35
5.5.3 Check the seal . . . . . . . . . . . 35
5.6 Recovery tank . . . . . . . . . . . 36
5.6.1 Emptying the recovery tank . 37
5.6.2 Checking the seal. . . . . . . . . 37
5.6.3 Cleaning the air intake filter . 37
5.7 Brush head. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.7.1 Checking the brush head. . . 39
5.8 Squeegee. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
5.8.1 Cleaning the squeegee . . . . 41
5.8.2 Changing the sealing strips . 41
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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:
Symbol Hazardous for ... Description
Safety Provisions persons and goods Safety Provisions in dangerous situation caused by
misuse inaccurate adherence of instructions or prescribed work routine.
CAUTION the machine important information on handling the machine in
order to maintain operability.
Ecological hazard the environment due to use of substances representing an inherent
danger to health of environment
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Safety information
1.2 General Provisions
• The machine fulfills all the applicable
safety and health requirements stipulated in the EU directives with regard to its planning, constructional
design and final construction as introduced by us onto the market. In
the case of modifications to the machine not approved by us, the EC
Declaration of Conformity enclosed
in this operating manual loses its validity.
• Apart from the provisions contained
in this instruction manual, the general safety provisions and the accident
prevention regulations as impose d
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 authorised to operate, service and repair the machine.
• You are advised to thoroughly study
the safety instructions since precise
knowledge only helps avoiding errors during operation of the machine
and thus guarantee faultless usage
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, spare have to equal genuine
spare parts!
1.3 Operating information
• Before starting the machine up for
the first time, the battery to be used
must be fully charged, properly, by
implementing the initial battery
charge routine. Please pay attention
to the operating manual provided
with the charging unit as well as the
manual from the battery manufacturer. Minuteman assumes no liability
for damage to the battery caused by
a fault when the battery is charged
for the first time.
• Check the operational safety of the
machine each time before starting it
up! Clear any faults immediately! In
the case of function faults in respect
of the charger and damage to the
power cable or battery leads, the
Power Pack must not be put into operation. Please contact your nearest
authorized Minuteman service center.
• Before starting work, the operator
must be fully familiar with all adjustment, operating and control elements as well as their respective
function! It is too late to do this when
the machine is actually in operation!
• Always wear heavy duty, non-slip
footwear when working with the machine.
• The machine may only be driven on
and the equipment used on those
surfaces which have been approved
by the contractor or person appointed by him.
• When using the machine, it is essen-
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Safety information
tial to pay attention to third parties,
especially children.
• Start driving immediately after
switching on the brush drive otherwise imprints of the brush could be
produced on the floor.
• Only use cleaning agents suitable for
the vendor (non-foaming) and observe all the use, disposal and warning information provided by the
cleaning agent manufacturer.
• The machine is not suitable for clearing up hazardous, inflammable or
explosive fluids, dust or substances.
• It is forbidden to use the machine in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Directly after beginning a cleaning
operation, check that the waste water is cleared up properly. If a floor
remains wet, it represents an increased risk of slipping!
• To prevent unauthorized use of the
machine, switch off the main switch
and disconnect the battery plug.
• When transporting the machine, tip
the brush head up from the floor with
the shaft.
• The machine has been conceived for
use on level surfaces with a maximum gradient of 2%.
1.4 Maintenance information
• Operating personnel must complete
the necessary daily and weekly
maintenance work. All other maintenance work must be completed at
your nearest Minuteman service
center.
• The maintenance work and maintenance intervals prescribed in the operating manual must be adhered to.
• Suitable tools must be used for
cleaning and maintenance work.
• The machine must be inspected by a
recognized technical expert in respect of operational safety, within
the terms of the applicable accident
prevention laws, at reasonable intervals (we recommend at least once a
year) and following modification or
repairs .
• For reasons of safety, always use
original spare parts.
• When carrying out cleaning and
maintenance work or work on the
electrical installation, always switch
the machine off at the main switch
and disconnect the battery plug and
power plug.
• It is not permitted to clean the machine with a pressure washer or
steam blaster.
• It is not permitted to use aggressive
and corrosive cleaning agents.
• Allow the machine to dry after being
cleaned, e.g. over the weekend.
• Only start the machine up when all
the safety equipment has been installed and brought to its protecting
position.
1.5 Specific Hazards
Electric system
• Only use genuine fuses with the
specified ratings.
• In case of malfunction of the electric
system, immediately shutdown machine and remedy.
• Only qualified personnel are authorized to work on the electrical installations and only according to electrotechnical rules.
• Inspect/check the electrical equipment of the machine at regular intervalls. Clear up any defects
immediately, such as loose connections or damaged cables.
Power Pack
• Observe the information in the operating manual provided by the battery
manufacturer.
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Safety information
• Batteries may only be handled and
changed by properly skilled maintenance personnel.
• The machine has been set up for operation using maintenance-free batteries. It is not permitted to use other
battery types.
• Never lay any metallic objects or
tools on batteries - risk of short circuit!
• Ensure sufficient ventilation in the
charging area when charging the
batteries. – Risk of explosion!
• Ensure that the power cable of the
Power Pack cannot be damaged by
being run over, crushed, tugged etc.
• A charger is installed in the Power
Pack and can be used for operation
via the mains power.
• The Power Pack must be protected
from liquids and damp. It is not permitted to clean the machine with a
pressure washer or steam blaster.
Risk of electric shock!
• There is a risk of tipping when attaching and detaching the Power
Pack. Risk of foot injuries!
• Ensure that the power cable of the
Power Pack cannot be damaged by
being run over, crushed, tugged etc.
The power cable must be checked at
regular intervals for signs of damage
and aging.
1.6 Information for Protection of
Environment
• For safe use of substances inheriting
a danger to health and environment
specific knowledge is required.
• Observe the legal directives and lo-
cal regulations for disposal of detergents, see Water Management Act.
• Used batteries labelled as recyclable
contain reusable economic goods.
According to the crossed dustbin label these batteries must not be added to the normal waste. Provide for
agreement with the Minuteman contract dealer on return and disposal.
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Safety information
1.7 Labels on the machine
The following safety and warning labels
are attached to the machine where easily legible. Missing or illegible labels
must be replaced immediately.
Port A Scrub
Company logo (Fig. 1/1)
Rating plate (Fig. 1/2)
Machine type (Fig. 1/3)
Port A Scrub
Read and observe the operating manual (Fig. 1/4)
Drain plug for waste water (Fig. 1/5)
Maximum water temperature for the
solution to be filled (Fig. 1/6)
Power Pack
Rating plate (Fig. 1/7)
Read and observe the operating manual (Fig. 1/8)
Do not clean the machine and the Power Pack with a pressure washer (Fig. 1/
9)
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Safety information
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Fig.1
Starting Up
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2
1
1
3
2Starting Up
2.1 Prior to starting up for the
first time
1. Open the box containing the Port A
Scrub at the bottom and pull upwards. Loosen the plastic bands and
remove the machine carefully from
the pallet.
2. Remove the insulation blocks (Fig. 2/
1).
3. Loosen the adjusting knob (Fig. 2/2)
and move the steering shaft to its operating position (guide marks facing
each other). Screw the adjusting
knob tight again.
4. Remove the Power Pack (Fig. 2/3)
from the packaging.
Before starting up the equipment for the first time, you
must fully charge the batteries
to be used by completing the
initial battery charge routine
properly, refer to Section 5.4.1.
Minuteman is not deemed liable for damage to the battery
resulting from failure to complete the initial battery charge
properly.
Fig.2
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Starting Up
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2
3
4
5
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5. Tip the machine back a little using
the shaft (Fig. 3/1) so that it is
against the Power Pack (Fig. 3/2).
6. Slide the bracket (Fig. 3/3) in the
support (Fig. 3/4) of the Power Pack.
Do not hit against the Power
Pack. Risk of tipping!
7. Tip the machine forward again with
the Power Pack attached.
8. Connect the battery plug (Fig. 3/5)
from the Power Pack in the socket
(Fig. 3/6) on the Port A Scrub.
Fig.3
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Starting Up
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3
X
1
4
5
9. Tip the machine a little using the
shaft (Fig. 4/1) until the supporting
rollers (Fig. 4/2) in can be pushed
into parking position (X). Lower the
machine onto the supporting rollers.
10.Loosen the slotted-head screw (Fig.
4/3) with a coin and pivot the cover
(Fig. 4/4) upwards.
11.Insert the brushes (Fig. 4/5) suppli ed
in the brush head, close the cover
and secure it again with the slottedhead screw.
Fig.4
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