User Manual
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1. frayed electrical cables corrosion should be repaired before the ma chine is put back into use Failure to do so could cause machine malfunc tions or electrical hazards In case of a malfunction of the ma chine s electrical system including but not limited to unexpected loss of power or individual system shut downs the machine should be shut down immediately for inspection and required maintenance and repair Batteries must be selected and seated appropriately in accor dance with factory machine specifications Failure to do so could result in inappropriate changes to the machine s cen ter of gravity which in turn could result in machine opera tion and control hazards espe cially on inclined surfaces and related personal injury Safety Information 1 5 Battery and Electrical Sys Observe all operating use and safe ty instructions provided by the appro priate battery manufacturer Y Used batteries must be han dled disposed or recycled Mii oroperly in accordance with government regulations Used batteries should never be dis posed of as non hazardous waste e g domestic or house hold waste Used batteries should be disposed or recycled by appropriately trained and permitted entities and or dis posal facilities Safety Information 1 6 Cleaning Solution Use and Disposal Precautions Only cleaning agents detergents suitable for automatic machines low foaming should be2. 6 to vacuum squeegee Fig 7 5 by simply rotating the end Fig 9 OoahWND Solution trigger Telescoping wand Wand extender Flip flop tool Vacuum squeegee scrub brush 23 24 First Operation 4 First Operation 4 1 Instruction Only persons trained by qualified Min uteman technicians are authorized to operate service and repair the ma chine Operators must read and under stand this manual before operating or maintaining this machine 4 2 Initial charging procedure Maag Be sure to use proper charger per battery type Before first operation of the machine fully charge the bat tery with an initial charging pro cedure and comply with the op erating instructions of the charger as well as with those of the battery manufacturer Min uteman cannot be held liable for damages resulting from an insufficient initial charge 4 3 Before Putting into Operation Complete the following inspections be fore 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 re quired before first operation of the machine see Maintenance section 5 Empty recovery tank and clean it if required see maintenance cha
3. a satis factory result is obtained 45 46 Maintenance and Care 7 8 Cylindrical Brush Deck 1 Brush deck 2 Roller bumper 3 Dirt hopper 4 Side squeegee pivot bracket 5 Brush hub 6 Drive hub 7 Notched end of cylindrical brush Fig 16 7 8 1 Clean dirt hopper Clean dirt hopper Fig 16 3 at daily in tervals or as required Remove dirt hopper by lifting and slid ing sideways Clean the hopper and re place 7 8 2 Remove brushes 1 Remove the yellow star shaped knob and swing the side squeegee brack et Fig 16 4 along the hinge 2 Release brush hub Fig 16 5 by re moving the three thumbnuts 3 Remove and check the brushes 7 8 3 Clean brushes Clean brushes in the brush deck at daily intervals or as required 7 8 4 Replace brushes Check brushes in the brush deck for wear at daily intervals and replace as required 1 Insert brush into brush deck and ro tate until it catches on the drive hub notched end must face inward Fig 16 6 amp 7 2 Place the brush hub and secure it with the three thumbnuts and lock washers 3 Swing the side squeegee back into place and tighten the yellow star shaped knob 7 8 5 Change roller bumper Check roller bumpers Fig 16 2 at weekly intervals and replace if required Maintenance and Care 7 8 6 Adjust side squeegee The side squeegees channels the dirty solution to the rear squeegee the side squeegees may require adjustments when r
4. failure to initially charge batteries Provide for sufficient ventila tion of areas where batteries are charged Explosion haz ard See section 1 5 of this manual for battery and electri cal precautions 7 4 3 Maintenance of Batteries Refer to battery manufacturers instruc tions for information on care of batter ies 7 4 4 Remove Batteries 1 Park machine on level ground 2 Switch off machine by key switch 3 Open empty recovery tank Fig 12 2 and secure by strap Fig 12 6 4 Disconnect battery connector Fig 12 3 5 Disconnect battery connection ca bles 6 Remove batteries 7 4 5 Install Batteries Batteries must be selected and seated appropriately in accor dance with factory machine specifications Failure to do so could result in inappropriate changes to the machine s cen ter of gravity which in turn could result in machine opera tion and control hazards espe cially on inclined surfaces and related personal injury h Switch off machine by key switch 2 Open empty recovery tank Fig 12 2 and secure by strap Fig 12 6 3 Place batteries into tray according to figure 4 Connect battery poles and enclosed connecting cables according to bat tery connection layout Fig 12 7 Tighten and grease poles 7 4 6 Disposal of Batteries Used batteries labelled by the recycling sign contain re usable substances Such batteries must not be added to normal household w
5. hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours System Maintenance I 250 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours System Maintenance I 750 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours System Maintenance I 1250 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours System Maintenance 375 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours System Maintenance 875 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours System Maintenance 1375 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours 33 34 Maintenance and Care 7 3 Maintenance Schedule System Maintenance Customer Maintenance intervals must be per formed by the customer operator Interval Fillsoliion tank and proceed to chemical agemtdose J o o ooo Graeber OO y o o Checkbrush deck andleanifrequed OOOO o o Check squeegee andcleanifrequied y f o SSS Clean tankid seal ofthe recovery tank S ooo i f o S Empty recovery tank Clean recovery tankandsucion Mer o ooo oo oo Checkbrushesipads andreplaceitrequred o o O o o lean aithopper eyincrcal deck ooo o o lean suction hose trecea SSS o o o Check squeegee blades and tum around orreplacerequred OO CS Ceandanroseotsiona OSS o o o Check solution supply to brushes andcleanifrequied TCS Checksoluion iter andcleanifrequired OOOO O O o o o C
6. potential problems must be remedied before actual operation commences Before commencing operation of the machine following main tenance or repair activities check to ensure that all protec tive devices have been proper ly refitted and positioned or other potential problems be fore actual operation com mences otherwise personal injury may occur tem Precautions The E Ride 26 operates on ei ther lead acid or AGM batter ies Batteries can generate gases which can ignite or cause an explosion Keep Sparks and flames away from the batteries Charge the bat teries only in well ventilated ar eas Wear eye protection when working near batteries Do not put any type of metal objects or tools across the battery termi nals or on top of batteries Do not clean the machine s electri cal parts or system including batteries by means of high pressure cleaning equipment Such activities could cause short circuit or battery explo sion hazards resulting in per sonal injury Only use a charger designed for your specific battery type Only qualified individuals should at tempt to undertake maintenance and repair activities associated with the machine s electrical system in accor dance with appropriate industry standards and government regula tions if any The electrical system of the machine should be inspected at regular inter vals Any obvious defects such as loose connections damaged or
7. regulations conflict with the provisions of this instruction manual such governmental regulations would govern Your authorized Minuteman dealer would be happy to answer any ques tions you may have concerning the op eration or maintenance of the E Ride 26 or information contained in this manual If repair or maintenance work is per formed on the E Ride 26 Minuteman recommends that only genuine replace ment parts be used and that such work be performed by qualified individuals Proper use The E Ride 26 is a vacuum scrubbing machine Its intended scope of applica tion is for wet cleaning of level smooth hard surfaced floors in accordance with the provisions of this instruction manu al applicable governmental regula tions manufacturer specifications and machine labels collectively proper use Using the E Ride 26 beyond its proper use will be deemed improper use by Minuteman Minuteman dis claims any liability for any personal inju ry property or other damages of any nature whatsoever whether special in direct consequential or compensatory directly or indirectly resulting from the improper use of the E Ride 26 or uses beyond or inconsistent with the E Ride s intended scope of application This dis claimer of liability also extends to modi fications to the E Ride 26 made without Minuteman s prior written consent The E Ride 26 should only be operated handled and maintained by persons who are familiar
8. rotate and solution supply switches on automati cally When the machine stops brushes and solution supply switch off automati cally 5 1 2 Solution Tank Fill the solution tank Fig 11 2 through solution fill port Fig 11 5 The solution tank holds 27 gallons and the filling lev el can be checked visually through the solution level sight gauge Fig 11 6 Fig 11 5 1 3 Squeegee The rear squeegee system Fig 11 3 consists of squeegee blades vacuum motor and suction hose The soiled wa ter is wiped from the floor by means of squeegee blades Squeegee lowers au tomatically when corresponding clean ing mode is selected Simultaneously the vacuum motor switches on The vacuum motor works independent of di rection of travel and even if the machine stops Changing direction to reverse changing mode to transport or double scrub will automatically lift the squee gee and vacuum is automatically switched off with a delay of 15 seconds 5 1 4 Recovery Tank The soiled water is taken from squee gee to the recovery tank Fig 11 4 by vacuum motor and suction hose 5 1 5 Batteries The battery compartment contains three 12 volt batteries connected in se ries Fig 11 8 The recommended bat teries are 210 Ah Minuteman P N 956210 or AGM 234 Ah Minuteman P N 956748 5 1 6 Drive motor The drive motor Fig 11 7 features dy namic braking as well as an electro magnetic parking brake When the machine
9. squeegee will not lower This allows the chemical solution time to remain on the floor Af ter double scrubbing vacuum only mode should be used to recover the dirty solution water from the floor Vacuum only mode Fig 5 12 This mode is recommended for solution removal after double scrubbing but can also be used to pick up spills When the accelerator pedal is activated with the direction selector in the forward posi tion the rear squeegee will lower to the floor as the vacuum motor turns on pull ing the dirty solution water from the rear squeegee into the recovery tank If the machine stops moving and the direction selector is switched to reverse the rear squeegee will raise protecting it from damage and the vacuum motor will turn off after a delay If the machine stops moving in either direction the squeegee will automatically raise and the vacuum motor will shut off after a delay Transport mode Fig 5 13 When this mode is selected none of the cleaning functions will operate This mode is only used to transport the ma chine from one location to another Operating and Indicating Elements 3 2 At the Machine Seat adjustment lever Solution tank fill port Solution filter Solution drain hose Solution level sight gauge Recovery drain hose Recovery tank lid Suction filter Off aisle wand switch O 0O NOQORAOUON gt Fig 6 20 Operating and Indicating Elements Seat adjustment lever F
10. unau thorized use of the machine Mode selector Fig 5 11 Selects the operating mode of the ma chine Regular scrub mode Fig 5 9 This mode is recommended for day to day tasks under normal conditions With the direction selector in the for ward position and the accelerator pedal is activated the solution pump will turn on brushes will turn on and lower vac uum motor will turn on and squeegee will lower When the accelerator pedal is released and the machine stops mov ing the scrub deck will automatically raise and turn off the brushes the squeegee will raise and the vacuum motor will turn off after a delay If the di rection selector is in the reverse posi tion the machine will operate the same as in forward mode only the squeegee will raise up Operating and Indicating Elements Heavy scrub mode Fig 5 10 This mode is recommended for high traffic areas and areas that have been heavily soiled The machine will operate the same as if it was in Regular Scrub Mode only in this mode brush pressure is increased Double scrub mode Fig 5 8 This mode is recommended if the floor is heavily soiled and the cleaning chem icals will need additional time to emulsi fy grease and oils that are on the floor With the direction selector in either the forward or reverse position and the ac celerator is activated the solution pump will turn on the brushes will turn on and lower to the floor The rear
11. 5 Stop Machine 26 After Work 26 Transporting the machine 27 Tie down points 27 Operation 28 Method of Operation 28 Brush Deck 28 Solution Tank 28 SOUCCICC itap reia rre 29 Recovery Tank 29 Batteries 29 Drive motor 29 ODUONStsvees ees ee awe 29 Technical Data 30 Maintenance and Care 32 Minuteman System Mainte NANCE 225608 seshevenses 32 Maintenance Document 33 Maintenance Schedule 34 Battery Systems 38 Charge Batteries 39 Charger Specifications 39 Drive Batteries 39 Remove Batteries 39 Install Batteries 39 Disposal of Batteries 39 Solution tank 40 1 5 1 7 9 2 7 9 3 7 6 7 6 1 7 6 2 7 6 3 7 1 7 7 1 7 1 2 7 7 3 7 7 4 7 0 9 7 8 7 8 1 7 8 2 7 8 3 7 8 4 7 8 5 7 8 6 7 9 7 9 1 7 9 2 7 9 3 7 9 4 7 10 8 Fill solution tank 41 Empty solution tank 41 Solution Filter 41 Recovery tank 42 Empty recovery tank 43 Clean recovery tank 43 Clean Suction Filter 43 Disc brush deck 44 Clean Brushes 44 Change Brushes 44 Change Roller Bumper 44 Change side squeegee 44 Adjust side squeegee 45 Cylindrical Brush Deck 46 Clean dirthopper 46 Remove brushes 46 Clean brus
12. Minuteman Excellence Meets Clean User Manual E Ride 26 Introduction Preface Dear customer Thank you for purchas ing the Minuteman E Ride 26 The outstanding operational characteristics of the E Ride 26 should justify the con fidence you demonstrated in making this purchase The E Ride 26 is a commercial grade rider scrubber machine It is battery op erated and is intended by Minuteman to be used in accordance with this manu al the labels on the machine itself as well as applicable federal state and lo cal safety and environmental statutes regulations and ordinances collective ly the governmental regulations ap plicable commercial standards and common sense The user s own safety as well as the safety of others depends to a great ex tent on how the E Ride 26 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 maintain ing the E Ride 26 THINK SAFETY FIRST This manual provides vital information concerning the safe operation use maintenance and service of the E Ride 26 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 26 labels instruction plates and applicable governmental regulations To the extent that any gov ernmental
13. Park machine such that drain hose reaches a drain aperture in the floor 3 Switch off machine Observe the legal provisions and the local regulations for Mii disposal of detergents 4 Take drain hose Fig 14 2 from holder and empty recovery tank completely 7 6 2 Clean recovery tank Clean recovery tank Fig 14 1 at daily intervals or as required 1 Empty recovery tank see paragraph 7202 1c 2 Open tank lid Fig 14 4 of the recov ery tank 3 Take drain hose Fig 14 2 from holder and empty recovery tank completely 4 Remove remaining dirt by rinsing with clean water 5 Rinse drain hose as well 7 6 3 Clean Suction Filter Check suction filter Fig 14 3 at daily intervals and clean if required The suc tion filter can be easily removed by pull ing downward 43 44 Maintenance and Care 7 7 Disc brush deck Brush deck Roller bumper Deck cover Disc brush Side squeegee oRON Fig 15 7 7 1 Clean Brushes Clean the brushes of the brush deck Fig 15 1 at daily intervals or as re quired 1 Remove the deck cover Fig 15 3 The deck cover can be removed without tools by removing the star shaped knobs 2 Push down on brush Fig 15 4 to re move for cleaning 7 7 2 Change Brushes Check brushes and pads of the brush deck for wearing at daily intervals Re place brushes if bristles are worn down to a length of 1 2 Replace pads if worn to 3 8 1 Push
14. Refill the solution tank and continue scrubbing until the job is done or the machine runs out of charge The battery fault gauge Fig 5 3 will flash to signal that the machine is almost out of pow er When this signal is dis played all functions will shut off brushes will turn off the scrub deck and squeegee will raise The key switch must be turned OFF then ON to reset the machine The machine will then only have a few minutes left of reserve power for a short vacuum only mode to pick up remaining solution on the floor and transport power to drive to the battery recharging station lf the machine is operated for an excessive period of time af ter cleaning functions have stopped it will eventually turn itself off The machine will have to be pushed back to the re charging station 4 6 Stop Machine To stop scrubbing select the transport mode Fig 5 13 This will automatically Stop the solution flow raise the scrub deck raise the squeegee and turn off the vacuum motor 15 second delay 4 7 After Work Refer to the Maintenance section for specific maintenance instructions de scribed below 1 When finished scrubbing select the transport mode Fig 5 13 all clean ing functions will shut off Move the machine to a suitable site for mainte nance 2 Empty and clean the solution tank 3 Empty and clean the recovery tank Observe the legal directives Y and local regulations for dis ii oosa
15. ance and care instructions contained in the operating instructions daily or weekly The oper ator will be instructed upon delivery of the machine System Maintenance every 125 hours of operation To be performed by qualified personnel of authorized Minuteman Service Cen ter in accordance with the machine specific system maintenance including Spare part kit System Maintenance II every 250 hours of operation To be performed by qualified personnel of authorized Minuteman Service Cen ter in accordance with the machine specific system maintenance including Spare part kit System Maintenance S every 500 hours of operation safety check To be performed by qualified personnel of authorized Minuteman Service Cen ter in accordance with the machine specific system maintenance including Spare part kit Maintenance and Care 7 2 Handing over Upgrade Test drive Handing over to the customer Instruction carried out on at operating hours System Maintenance S 500 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours System Maintenance S 1000 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours Maintenance Document System Maintenance 125 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours System Maintenance 625 operating hours Workshop stamp carried out on at operating hours System Maintenance 1125 operating
16. and Care 7 Maintenance and Care General Compliance with the recommended maintenance work will ensure that you always have a reliable machine avail able Daily or weekly maintenance and repair work may be executed by the driver op erator having been trained accordingly Further Minuteman system mainte nance work must be completed by qual ified personnel only Please contact your local Minuteman Service Center or Minuteman contract dealer We cannot be held liable for damages resulting from non compliance with these in structions Please indicate the machine s serial number with any enquiry or spare part order see section 1 7 Nameplate Before proceeding to mainte nance and care work you are advised to read and comply with the Safety Information section 1 4 and 1 5 7 1 Minuteman System Mainte nance The Minuteman System Maintenance e guarantees reliable operability of the Minuteman machines preventive maintenance e minimizes operating costs repair costs and maintenance costs e ensures long service life and opera bility of the machine The Minuteman System Maintenance is structured in separate modules and de termines specific technical works to be executed as well as the intervals for such maintenance works For any spe cific maintenance type the replacement parts are determined and listed in spare part kits System Maintenance K To be performed by the customer in ac cordance to the mainten
17. ar parts one year labor Pneumatic Vacuums three years parts one year labor EX 12 and EX12H one year parts one year labor Three years parts two years labor ninety days travel Not to exceed two hours Sweepers one year parts one year labor ninety days travel Not to exceed two hours One year parts one year labor ninety day travel Not to exceed two hours Ninety days 0 3 months replacement 4 12 months pro rate Ten years no additional labor O 58 59 VMitnuteman Excellence Meets Clean DS To gt D an To AI 00 O Minuteman International Inc 14N845 U S Route 20 Pingree Grove Illinois 60140 U S A Phone 630 627 6900 Fax 630 627 1130 www minutemanintl com A Member of the Hako Group
18. aste Obtain local information for the proper disposal of used batteries 40 Maintenance and Care 7 5 Solution tank 1 Solution tank 2 Fill level sight gauge 3 Solution filter 4 Fill port 5 Solution tank drain hose Fig 13 Maintenance and Care 7 5 1 Fill solution tank Fill solution tank Fig 13 1 before work or as required Park machine on level ground Open fill port Fig 13 4 and fill tank up to the maximum 1 1 marker on the sight gauge Fig 13 2 7 5 2 Empty solution tank Park machine such that the solution tank drain hose Fig 13 5 is located above the drain aperture in the floor Take tank drain hose from holder and remove cap 7 5 3 Solution Filter Check solution filter Fig 13 3 at week ly intervals and clean or replace if re quired Mejias Only clean solution filter when the solution tank is empty 1 Empty solution tank Fig 13 1 see paragraph 7 5 2 2 Unscrew filter cap 3 Remove the filter element from the filter case for cleaning Replace if re quired 4 Re install filter element and filter cap 41 42 Maintenance and Care 7 6 Recovery tank 1 Recovery tank 2 Drain hose 3 Suction filter 4 Tank lid Fig 14 Maintenance and Care 7 6 1 Empty recovery tank Clean recovery tank Fig 14 1 at daily intervals as required or upon acoustic signal increased vacuum motor speed 1 Take machine to appropriate area for draining 2
19. b without disturbing the align ment of the side squeegees This can be done without tools by removing the yellow star shaped knob Dirt Hopper Fig 7 4 is i i i _ Fig 7 1 Dirt hopper guiding rail Ri debris is swept into the dirt hop 2 Cylind teal teush hub 3 Side squeegee pivot bracket 4 Dirt hopper 21 22 Operating and Indicating Elements Disc deck cover Fig 8 1 This cover both sides can be removed to access the disc brushes The deck cover can be easily removed without tools Disc brush Fig 8 2 The disc brushes can be easily re moved without the use of tools using down force to dislodge the brush Fig 8 1 Disc deck cover 2 Disc brush Operating and Indicating Elements Off aisle wand tool Optional The E Ride 26 is equipped with a ready to use built in telescoping off aisle wand system for use in hard to reach ar eas By activating the pump switch Fig 6 9 the wand is ready to use Solution trigger Fig 9 1 The trigger controls the solution flow to the spray jet Squeezing the trigger opens an internal valve to dispense cleaning solution Telescoping wand Fig 9 2 The telescoping wand allows the length to be adjusted for operator comfort or storage Wand extender Fig 9 3 Sliding the extender forward as shown extends the wand during use and re tracts by pulling it back for the storage position Flip flop tool Fig 9 4 can be changed from scrub brush Fig 7
20. ce carbon brushes if required Test drive and function test Clean traction drive motor from carbon dust and check carbon brushes for smooth operation and wear and replace carbon brushes if required 3 Maintenance and Care 7 4 Battery Systems Battery gauge Recovery tank Battery connector Batteries Safety latch Support strap Battery layout connection Handling and changing the batteries may be performed only by maintenance staff NOOR WD ren D Rul t JNIH VIN JO LNO 4 t RT D JOON Maintenance and Care 7 4 1 Charge Batteries Connect the charger to the battery con nector Fig 12 3 Charging batteries is recommended if at least one bar of the battery gauge has extinguished after operation of the machine Observe the operating instructions of the charger as well as the operating instructions of the battery manufacturer In case it is in tended to change the type of battery the charger has to be adjusted only by Min uteman contract workshops Aa Be sure to use the correct bat tery charger per battery type 7 4 2 Charger Specifications Lead Acid Minuteman Standard P N 957727 36VDC 20A 120VAC Input AGM Discover Optional P N 957746 2 36VDC 25A 120VAC Input Hi fre quency Charge the batteries properly before starting the machine for the first time Minuteman can not be held liable for battery damage resulting from
21. down to remove old brushes 2 Push new brush under brush deck line up the brush and brush hub press brush onto brush hub firmly until snap is heard 7 7 3 Change Roller Bumper Check roller bumper Fig 15 2 at week ly intervals or replace as required 7 7 4 Change side squeegee Check side squeegee Fig 15 5 at weekly intervals or as required Re move the two front and back wingnuts located behind the squeegee blades Remove squeegee blade Proceed to mounting in reverse order Side squee gee blades can be used fourfold by turning them Maintenance and Care 7 7 5 Adjust side squeegee The side squeegees channel the dirty solution to the rear squeegee The side squeegees may require adjustments when replacing worn blades or to achieve optimum performance 1 Loosen the two front and back wingnuts located behind the side squeegee 2 Lower the scrub deck by switching to a scrubbing mode and when the brushes start up turn OFF the key switch 3 At this point the side squeegee should be resting vertically no de flection on the floor Press down on the side squeegee bracket assembly from each end while making sure that the blade is uniformly deflected in a 45 degree angle along its whole length 4 Tighten the wingnuts 5 Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right and start pushing the machine to the side to inspect the blade deflection and wiping action 6 Repeat the steps above until
22. e will automatically raise However the scrub brushes will continue to rotate and solution will continue to flow 5 Start scrubbing by driving the ma chine forward in a straight line at 3 4 speed overlapping each path by 2 to 3 inches MaA Start moving machine immedi ately after switching on the brush deck otherwise the brushes leave traces on the floor Lift brush deck before passing over steps and other obstacles 6 When scrubbing check behind the machine occasionally to see that all of the dirty water is being picked up lf streaking occurs the recov ery tank may be full the suc tion hose may be clogged de bris may need to be removed from the squeegee or the rear squeegee may require adjust ment Refer to Maintenance section before making any ad justments In cases where the floors are E extremely soiled or dirty the double scrub mode may be needed Refer to Operating and Indicating Elements sec tion The recovery tank has a safe E25 guard for overflow protection to guard against water entering the vacuum motor when the re covery tank is full The Vacuum will stay ON for 15 seconds and then shut off automatical ly When this happens imme diately empty the recovery tank 7 Drive the machine to a designated dirty water disposal area and empty 20 26 First Operation the recovery tank Refer to Mainte nance section for instructions 8
23. eegee out of adjustment Adjust so blades touch floor evenly across entire width Vacuum hose to squeegee or recovery Reconnect or replace squeegee hose tank disconnected to squeegee or dam aged Poor scrubbing performance Troubleshooting Possible Cause Inadequate solution flow or no solution Solution tank empty Fill solution tank to the floor Recovery tank full Empty recovery tank Solution lines valves filter or spray jets Flush lines and clean solution filter and clogged Spray jets Solution solenoid valve Clean or replace valve Machine does not run Operator seat safety switch Operator has to be seated Check for open circuit Main system controller Check error fault codes Tripped 100 amp circuit breaker Check for an electrical short circuit Reset machine Reset breaker and turn key switch off and restart Vacuum motor does not turn on Recovery tank full Empty recovery tank Excessive foaming in recovery tank Empty recovery tank Use less or change chemical Use defoaming agent Five LEDs flashing on Battery Gauge Check for motor overload Reset machine Turn key switch off and restart Poor sweeping performance cylindrical Debris box full Empty and clean debris box Replace brushes pT Bristles have taken a set Rotate brushes 99 96 Minuteman International Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty Minuteman International Inc warrants to the original purchaser user tha
24. ended only to the original user purchaser of this product Customers outside the U S A and Canada should contact their local distributor for export warranty policies Minute man is not responsible for costs or repairs performed by persons other than those specifically authorized by Minuteman This warranty does not apply to damage from transportation alterations by unauthorized persons misuse or abuse of the equip ment use of non compatible chemicals or damage to property or loss of income due to malfunctions of the product Minuteman International Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty lf a difficulty develops with this machine you should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of special incidental or consequential damages or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you Cord Electric Group Exceptions Battery Operated Group Exceptions Internal Combustion Group Replacement Parts Batteries Polypropylene Plastic Tanks Three years parts two years labor ninety days travel Not to exceed two hours Port A Scrub one year parts six months labor MPV 13 one year parts MPV 14 and 18 two years parts one year labor Rapid Air blower one year parts one year labor Explosion Proof Vacuum one ye
25. eplacing worn blades or to achieve optimum performance 1 Loosen the two black star shaped Knobs 2 Lower the scrub deck by switching to a scrubbing mode and when the brushes start up turn OFF the key switch 3 At this point the side squeegee should be resting vertically no de flection on the floor Press down on the side squeegee bracket assembly from each end while making sure that the blade is uniformly deflected in a 45 degree angle along its whole length 4 Tighten the black star shaped knobs 5 Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left or right and start pushing the machine to the side to inspect the blade deflection and wiping action 6 Repeat the steps above until a satis factory result is obtained 47 48 Maintenance and Care 7 9 Rear Squeegee OoouhWND Suction hose squeegee blades Fastening latch Star shaped knob Caster Washers for height adjustment 7 9 1 Cleaning the Squeegee Check the squeegee Fig 17 2 daily and clean as necessary To clean lift up the squeegee pull off the suction hose Fig 17 1 loosen the two star shaped knobs Fig 17 4 and remove the squeegee 7 9 2 Change the Squeegee Blades Check the inner and outer squeegee blades on the squeegee Fig 17 2 weekly for signs of wear The squeegee blades can be used fourfold by turning them 1 Lift the squeegee up 2 Remove the suction hose loosen the two star shaped knobs and re move the sq
26. he E Ride 26 is not designed for decontamination purposes and should not be used in ar eas where hazardous wastes or materials are stored or have Mii been spilled Use of the E Ride 26 in these areas could result in the spread of hazardous wastes or materials and opera tor exposure to same Remove the key to avoid unautho rized use of the machine Safety Information 1 4 Maintenance Precautions e Maintenance and repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only Maintain adjustments on ma chine pursuant to specifications not ed in the service manual Maintenance and repair work must be performed by using appropriate undamaged tools Spare and replacement parts must conform with factory machine speci fications Failure to do so may result in machine malfunctions Genuine Spare and replacement parts are highly recommended Switch off and remove the ma chine s key before inspecting the machine or performing any maintenance or repair work Failure to do so may result in accidental machine activation and personal injury When performing maintenance or repair work on the ma chine s electrical system be sure to disconnect the ma chine s battery plug first Fail ure to do so could result in ac cidental machine activation and personal injury Before commencing operation of the machine check for obvious signs of loose parts potential conditions in dicative of malfunctions etc Any signs of
27. heckins O o o oo Tetaweardintons ooo o o o To be performed Maintenance and Care System Maintenance The following maintenance work must be performed by an authorized Minute man Service workshop To be performed Grease joints at the brush lift mechanism Check condition of tires Grease joints at the squeegee holder Test drive and function test Check wheel fixing screws and tighten 24 Ib ft if required 0 35 36 Maintenance and Care System Maintenance II The following maintenance work must be performed by an authorized Minute man Service workshop To be performed every 250 hours of operation Perform maintenance works according to System Maintenance Inspect steering damages and bearing slackness and replace if required Check drain hose of the recovery tank and replace if required Check suction hose for tight fit and damages and replace if required Check supporting wheel of the squeegee and replace if required Test drive and function test Check roller bumperof the brush deck and replace if required 0 Maintenance and Care System Maintenance S Safety check The following maintenance work must be performed by an authorized Minute man Service workshop at least once a year To be performed every 500 hours of operation Perform maintenance works according to System Maintenance II Clean brush motors from carbon dust and check carbon brushes for smooth opera tion and wearing and repla
28. hes 46 Replace brushes 46 Change roller bumper 46 Adjust side squeegee 47 SUGS E a orne 48 Cleaning the Squeegee 48 Change Squeegee Blades 48 Adjusting the Blades 49 Adjusting lift mechanism 51 Machine lubrication 52 Troubleshooting 54 Waranty oui Ste ore tinier did at oe 56 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 pro tection are attributed one of the follow ing warning symbols Safely Symbols WARNING Indicates a hazardous situation which could result in death or serious injury NOTICE NOTICE Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which may result in equipment or property damage Additional Symbols Ecological hazard Indicates the use of substances representing an inherent danger to the health f of the environment Indicates important or additional information Safety Information 1 2 General Provisions Please read this user manual and in struction plates labels on the E Ride 26 unit in their entirety before opera tion These materials contain valu able information regarding the safe operation of the machine Minute man recommends that operators re ceive training by qualified Minuteman technicians before start up operation use servicing or re pair of the machine Th
29. ig 6 1 Use this lever to adjust the seat forward or backward Solution tank fill port Fig 6 2 The solution tank is filled through this port Solution filter Fig 6 3 While solution flows from tank to brush deck it is cleaned by the filter element Solution tank drain hose Fig 6 4 This hose allows draining of the solution tank Solution level sight gauge Fig 6 5 The amount of solution in the tank can be checked visually using this gauge Recovery tank drain hose Fig 6 6 This hose allows draining of the collect ed soiled water from the tank Recovery tank lid Fig 6 7 Removing this lid allows access to the recovery tank and suction filter Suction filter Fig 6 8 This filter protects the vacuum motor 1111 from water and debris Hourmeter Fig 3 12 Off aisle wand switch optional Fig The hourmeter displays the current op 6 8 erating hour level This switch activates the optional off aisle wand Operating and Indicating Elements Dirt hopper guiding rail Fig 7 1 The dirt hopper located at the cylindrical brush deck is fastened by a guiding rail This dirt hopper may be easily removed for cleaning Cylindrical brush hub Fig 7 2 This hub both sides can be removed to access the cylindrical brushes The cylindrical brushes may be easily re moved without tools Side squeegee pivot Fig 7 3 Pivot the side squeegee in lifted posi tion to allow access to the cylindrical brush hu
30. is user manual is not intended as a substitute for applicable govern ment regulations nor does it include or address same Users and em ployers of users should familiarize themselves with applicable govern ment regulations that may impact use and operation of the E Ride 26 including but not limited to regula tions promulgated pursuant to the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act The precautions and important safe ty information contained in this user manual must be made available cur rent users and downstream users of the machine When re selling or renting out E Ride 26 machines it is recommended that copies of this user manual be provided and that any illegible machine labels or in struction plates be replaced The E Ride 26 is designed for indoor use only Store machine indoors Keep the electrical components of the machine dry Make sure that all warning labels and instruction plate on the machine are maintained legible and properly attached Safety Information 1 3 Operational Precautions The E Ride 26is a battery operated hard surface floor cleaning system that utilizes a water cleaning solu tion that is applied to the floor and then vacuumed back into the ma chine by way of an integrated squee gee for later disposal Liquid residue remaining on the floor during operation can rep resent a slip and fall hazard to the operator and others in the vicinity of machine use When working wi
31. k drain hose 25 Off aisle wand switch Fig 4 Operating and Indicating Elements 3 Operating and Indicat ing Elements oll Operating Panel Direction selector LED indicator Forward Battery Fault gauge Solution control Horn Key switch LED indicator Reverse Double scrub mode Regular scrub mode 10 Heavy scrub mode 11 Mode selector 12 Vacuum only mode 13 Transport mode OONRDUOAWM Fig 5 Operating and Indicating Elements Direction selector Fig 5 1 Controls the direction in which the E Ride 26 will move when the accelerator pedal is activated The arrow pointing forward the amber LED Fig 5 2 indi cates the machine Is in forward mode The arrow pointing backward with the red LED Fig 5 7 indicates the ma chine is in reverse mode ee Battery Fault gauge Fig 5 3 This gauge displays the remaining bat tery charge This gauge also displays any fault codes that might occur with the machine controller see Trouble shooting for fault codes Solution control Fig 5 4 This control will adjust the amount of solution that is dispersed to the floor while in one of the scrub modes Adjust control clockwise to increase the amount of solution being dispersed The solution flow range is from zero 0 to a maximum of 3 4 GPM Horn Fig 5 5 Activates the electric horn Key Switch Fig 5 6 The key switch turns the electrical sys tem on and off Remove the key to avoid
32. l of detergents 4 Remove and clean the brushes or pad holders 5 Remove and clean the rear squee gee 6 Check operating fluid levels function and setting 7 Remove and clean the side squee gees 8 Clean the machine Maag Do not clean the electrical parts by means of high pres sure cleaning equipment 9 Check the maintenance schedule and perform any required mainte nance before storing the machine 10 Charge batteries 11 Store the machine indoors in a clean dry place Maag Keep from freezing vaag Leave the solution and recov ery tank lids open for ventila tion to prevent odor build up 12 Turn key switch OFF and remove key A Remove the key to avoid unau thorized use of the machine First Operation 4 8 Transporting the machine To transport the machine turn the key switch ON select the transport mode select forward or reverse activate the accelerator pedal to start movement 4 9 Tie down points When transporting on a vehicle or trail er the machine has to be secured Tie the machine down firmly by using the front foot steps Fig 10 1 and the rear tie hooks Fig 10 2 as tie down points Fig 10 2 28 5 Operation 5 1 Method of Operation General The E Ride 26 is a vacuum scrubbing machine for wet cleaning of hard sur faced floors 5 1 1 Brush Deck Brush deck Fig 11 1 automatically lowers when traveling with a cleaning mode selected The brushes
33. not un dertake to guarantee the performance of any individual manufacturer or sell er 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 per form 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 ap propriate seek the advice of a compe tent professional in determining the exercise of reasonable care in any giv en circumstance Valid as of June 2011 Minuteman International Inc 14N845 U S ROUTE 20 PINGREE GROVE IL 60140 U S A a Notes on warranty The terms of the sales contract apply in regard to any product warranties Min uteman 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 26 in accordance with its proper use may void the warranty In this re gard any maintenance work must be performed by an authorized Minuteman service representative and confirmed in the Maintenance Certificate the war ranty document By way of example the following items are excluded from the E Ride 26 warranty fuses normal wear and tear improper machine han dling damages caused by overloads unauthorized machine modifications n
34. on compliance with maintenance in structions or specifications or improp erly fitting parts or accessories Acceptance of the machine Upon arrival check machine for possi ble damages in transit Follow unpack ing instructions on shipping pallet Each unit has been tested and throughly in spected before shipment Any damage is the responsibility of the delivery carri er who should be notified immediately Minuteman International Inc 14N845 U S ROUTE 20 PINGREE GROVE II 60140 U S A Table of Contents ee ee ee ee ee A oR Wh 1 7 2 1 2 2 3 1 3 2 4 1 4 2 4 3 4 4 Introduction 2 PIClaCe yawn eae peered 2 Proper uSe 2 Disclaimer 3 Notes on warranty 4 Acceptance of the machine 4 Safety Information 6 Safety and Warning Symbols 6 General Provisions 7 Operational Precautions 8 Maintenance Precautions 9 Battery and Electrical System Precautions 10 Cleaning Solution Use and Dis posal Precautions 11 Machine Labels 12 Machine Overview 14 FVOMM gt raer eneee Bad tae 14 PIC Al th aso mga ube aon arcane 15 Operating Elements 16 Operating Panel 16 At the Machine 19 First Operation 24 Instruction 24 Initial charging procedure 24 Before Putting into Operation 24 Start Machine 24 DLS Operation 2
35. pter 6 Refill solution tank and add cleaning agent according to the manufactur er s recommendations Use only cleaning agents suit able for automatic machines low foaming and comply with the instructions for use dispos al and with the warning infor mation specified by the clean ing agent s manufacturer 4 4 Start Machine Proceed with the following to set the machine to operating mode e Disconnect the charger and connect the battery connector e Switch on machine by actuation of key switch from position 0 to posi tion 1 The battery gauge will dis play the remaining battery life First Operation 4 5 Operation 1 2 Switch on the machine Select one of the five available modes using the mode selector Fig 5 11 Set the direction the machine will travel by selecting forward or reverse on the direction selector Fig 5 1 Activating the accelerator pedal Fig 4 19 turns on the transport brush es water flow vacuum and lowers the rear squeegee accordingly to the mode selected If the accelerator pedal is acti U3 vated before or the key is switched ON at the same time the machine will not move as a Safety precaution Remove your foot from the pedal turn the machine OFF and ON then activate the ped al to drive the machine When the direction switch is D25 set to reverse and the acceler ator is activated the back up alarm will sound and the rear squeege
36. rain hose Fig 2 1 GQ Battery cable routing Fig 1 3 LEAD ACID AGM FRONT OF Pot MACHINE Water temp warning Fig 1 5 Off aisle wand switch Fig 2 2 Battery caution Fig 1 6 ACHTUNG Explosive Gase Flammen und Funken vermeiden Wahrend des Ladens fiir ausreichende Bel ftung sorgen Caution Explosive gases Avoid fires and sparks Provide for sufficient ventilation during loading Pr caution Gaz explosifs Eviter des flammes et tincelles Pourvolr suffisante ventilation pordant chargement Safety Information General information Fig 1 4 A Read and observe the instruction manual B Maximum inclination of 6 C Do not clean the machine by means of high pressure cleaning equipment Fig 1 Fig 2 14 Machine Overview 2 Machine Overview 1 Machine Overview Front Recovery tank lid Steering wheel Drive wheel Roller bumper Foot step Side squeegee scrub deck Solution level sight gauge Seat adjustment lever 10 Solution tank 11 Solution tank fill port 12 Hourmeter 13 Circuit breakers OONDONRWY WN Fig 3 Machine Overview 2 2 Machine Overview Rear 14 Recovery tank dump hose 15 Off aisle wand hose connection 16 Suction hose 17 Clean out 18 Rear squeegee 19 Recovery tank 20 Safety latch 21 Accelerator pedal 22 Control panel 23 Rear Wheel 24 Solution tan
37. s e g fin ished floors PVC linoleum etc Number of washers 2 This corre sponds to a clearance of approx 2 mm In cases of very uneven floors e g poorly laid tiles water does not run off Number of washers 4 This corre sponds to a clearance of approx 4 mm The Squeegee 110 cm 7569 is equipped with two additional rollers which are adjusted at the factory to a distance of 10 mm to the floor by means of spacers Fig 19 Maintenance and Care 7 9 4 Adjusting lift mechanism The squeegee lift mechanism lifts and lowers the squeegee adjusts the angle as well as controls the parallel motion The squeegee mechanism is pre ad justed at the factory for optimal perfor mance Fig 20 Fig 20 Maintenance and Care 7 10 Machine Lubrication Regularly scheduled lubrication of cer tain machine parts should be performed to insure trouble free operation of the machine The grease points are listed below e Rear squeegee caster axle 2 e Steering wheel chain sprockets and idlers e Squeegee lift mechanism joints and pivot points Fig 21 X Fig 21 Apply lubricant or light machine oil to lu bricate the e Rear squeegee general pivot points e Scrub deck linkages e Drive wheel assembly seals Maintenance and Care Notes ap LO 04 Troubleshooting 8 Troubleshooting Possible Cause Poor water pick up Worn or torn squeegee blades Rotate or replace blades Squ
38. s power Is turned off the e mag brake is activated and the traction motor is prevented from moving 5 1 7 Options e Off aisle wand including telescop ing wand squeegee scrub brush and solution spray system see Fig 9 Accessories such as brushes rollers pads pad holder with centerlock and squeegee blades are available Contact your Minuteman Dealer for more information 29 30 Technical Data 6 Technical Data ns Disc brush deck Cylindrical brush deck Machine length Machine height Machine width without Squeegee Machine width with Squeegee Working width Squeegee width Surface performance theoretical Service voltage Nominal power drive motor Nominal power vacuum motor Nominal power brush motor Number of brushes Diameter of brushes Working speed Solution tank Recovery tank Weight without batteries and solution Weight with solution and batteries Technical Data Noise emission The sound pressure level measured under maximum conditions of use LWA according to DIN EN 60335 2 72 amounts to The sound pressure level measured at the ear of the driver under normal condi tions of use LpA according to DIN EN 60335 2 72 amounts to Measurement inaccuracy KpA Vibration The frequency weighted acceleration measured according to DIN EN ISO 5349 which have an effect upon the upper limbs hand arm system amounts under normal working conditions 31 32 Maintenance
39. t the product is free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use Minuteman will at its option repair or replace without charge parts that fail under normal use and service when operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable operation and instruction manuals All warranty claims must be submitted through and approved by factory authorized repair stations This warranty does not apply to normal wear or to items whose life is dependent on their use and care such as belts cords switches hoses rubber parts electrical motor components or adjustments Parts not manufactured by Minuteman are covered by and subject to the warranties and or guarantees of their manufacturers Please contact Minuteman for procedures in war ranty claims against these manufacturers Special warning to purchaser Use of replacement filters and or prefilters not manufactured by Minuteman or its designated licensees will void all warranties expressed or implied A potential health hazard exits without original equipment replacement All warranted items become the sole property of Minuteman or its original manufacturer whichever the case may be Minuteman disclaims any implied warranty including the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose Minuteman assumes no responsibility for any special incidental or consequential damages This limited warranty is applicable only in the U S A and Canada and is ext
40. th the machine op erators should use firm and skid proof shoes Areas where floor cleaning will occur should be appropriately marked with Suitable slip and fall hazard signs markers pop up cones etc lt is indispensable for the operator or user of the machine to become thor oughly acquainted with attached im plements and controls as well as their various functions before oper ation commences Before commencing operation of the machine check for obvious signs of loose parts potential conditions in dicative of malfunctions etc Any signs of potential problems must be remedied before actual operation commences The electrical system in the machine is not designed to suppress sparks Accordingly use of the E Ride 26 where fire or explosion hazards may exist due to flammable gases or va pors flammable liquids com bustible dust or ignitable fibers or flyings must be avoided The machine can cause an ex plosion when operated near such areas Use caution when operating the machine on a ramp or in cline Do not turn the machine on an incline as it may be come unstable and flip over Do not leave the machine unat tended on aramp or incline as it could roll freely and result in personal injury The E Ride 26 is not designed for use on sur faces with a greater than 6 incline or slope Adopt opera tion habits to local conditions to ensure machine is always un der operator s control T
41. ueegee 3 Unlock the fastening latch Fig 17 3 and remove the outer squeegee blade Turn the squeegee blade or install a new one Change the inner squeegee blade in the same way Maintenance and Care 7 9 3 Adjusting the Blades Angle Adjustment The angle adjustment is the decisive factor in ensuring that the squeegee blades on the squeegee lie evenly on the floor 1 Park the machine on a level surface and lower the squeegee 2 Loosen the pivot bolts Fig 17 1 and adjust the squeegee using the adjusting nuts Fig 17 2 so that the ends of the squeegee blades contact the floor Figure A Turn the adjusting nuts counter clockwise The clearance between squeegee blade and floor is reduced in the center Figure B Turn the adjusting nuts clockwise The clearance between the squee gee blade and floor increases in the center 3 Switch the machine on and check the suction pattern When the ma chine is operating the entire surface of the squeegee blades center and outer areas must be applied as evenly as possible Fig 18 4 Tighten the pivot bolts s f So rf h S j ails NG es A 49 90 Maintenance and Care Height Adjustment The height adjustment is set to 3 mm at the factory If streaks are produced de Spite an optimum angle adjustment the clearance between the casters and floor must be adjusted by changing the number of washers on the holder In cases of very smooth floor
42. used in the E Ride 26 Cleaning agents deter gents should be mixed with water in ratios established by product labels and or manufacturer recommenda tions All safety precautions estab lished by the cleaning agent detergent s manufacturer including but not limited to use of gloves and safety glasses must be followed These safety precautions can typi cally be found on the cleaning agent detergent s product labels accom panying collateral materials and re lated Material Safety Data Sheets Used or spent mixtures of water and cleaning agents detergents collect ed in the machine s recovery tank must be disposed of in accordance with applicable government regula tions and or local permits obtained by the facility in which floor cleaning activities occur if any Violations of such government regulations and lo cal permits can result in significant penalties Never dispose of the contents ofthe machine s recovery tank ii outdoors or into stormwater systems or basins 11 12 Safety Information 1 7 Machine Labels The following safety and information la bels are legibly attached to the ma chine Replace missing or illegible labels immediately Minuteman nameplate Fig 1 1 Miinuteman Machine identification number Fig 1 2 Minuteman Member of the Hako Group Minuteman Inc 111 South Rohlwing Road Addison IL 60101 USA Made in O Co CL CL COO Tawm Recovery tank d
43. with the machine and who have been instructed of the poten tial hazards associated with such oper ation handling and maintenance Introduction Disclaimer Minuteman disclaims liability for any personal injury property or other dam ages of any nature whatsoever wheth er special indirect consequential or compensatory directly or indirectly re sulting from the publication use of ap plication or reliance on this document or except as expressly set forth in the sales contract for the machine the op eration or maintenance of the E Ride 26 EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH IN SUCH SALES CONTRACT MINUTEMAN MAKES NO WARRAN TIES 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 im plied as to the accuracy or complete ness of any information published herein and disclaims and makes no warranty that the information in this in struction manual will fulfill any parties particular purposes or needs While Minuteman believes that the informa tion in this manual is accurate in the event that technical or typographical er rors exist in this manual Minuteman re serves 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
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