Windsor Sweeper RRB 360 Operating instructions
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1. Lt WINDSOR RRB 360 T 59646820 06 13 Operator Qualifications Only trained and authorized persons shall be permitted to operate a powered unit Operators of powered units shall be quali fied as to visual auditory physical and mental ability to operate the equipment safely according to the following points Operator Training Personnel who have not been trained to operate powered units may operate a unit for the purposes of training only and only under the direct supervision of the trainer This training should be con ducted in an area away from other units obstacles and pedestrians The operator training program should include the user s policies for the site where the trainee will operate the unit the operating conditions for that loca tion and the specific unit the trainee will operate The training program shall be presented to all new operators regard less of previous experience The training program shall inform the train ee that A The primary responsibility of the opera tor is to use the unit safely following the instructions given in the training pro gram B Unsafe or improper operation of a pow ered unit can result in death or serious injury to the operator or others damage to the powered unit or other property The training program shall emphasize safe and proper operation to avoid injury to the operator and others and prevent prope2. W gt 1 Programme switch 45 Roller brush 2 Travel direction switch forward re green ee ee verse C Overload of the filter cleaning red 16 ee for raising lowering bulk waste 3 Indicator lamps D Overload of the drive motor red ap i i 4 Emergency stop button E Overload of the sweep roller red 17 Left side brush optional 5 Operating hour counter 18 Front wheel Parking brake 6 Not assigned 19 Fastener of the side brush 7 Horn The appliance is equipped with an auto 20 Right side brush 8 Key switch matic parking brake that is integrated in the 21 Drive pedal front wheel drive 22 Wet dry flap The parking brake acts as soon as the ap 23 Batteries pliance comes to a standstill not included in delivery 24 Dust filter flat fold filter EN 6 7 Before Startup Open close device hood AA DANGER Danger of crushing while closing the ma chine cover Hence lower the machine cover slowly Prior to commissioning maintenance or adjustment tasks the appliance cover must be opened gt Grab the front of the appliance cover and fold it back together with the seat gt A retaining band keeps the appliance cover in the rear position Unloading tips A Danger Risk of injury risk of damage Observe the weight of the appliance when you load it Do not use a forklift truck to unload the ma chine as this may damage it Note Press the emergency stop button to imme diately deactivate all functions and
3. brake must brake in an audible manner Note If this is not the case put the appli ance out of operation and call the customer service y Storage area Note The max load of the storage area is 44 Ibs 20 kg 3 Ensure safe fastening of the cargo Emergency stop button The appliance has an emergency OFF switch If this switch is pressed the ap pliance will stop abruptly and the auto matic emergency brake will be activated In order to restart the appliance first un lock the emergency OFF switch then turn the key switch on and off Programme selection 1 Driving Driving to the Place of Use Side brush and roller brush are raised 2 Sweeping with sweep roller Roller brush is lowered 3 Sweeping using roller brush and side brushes Roller brush and side brushes are low ered Turning on the Machine Note The machine is equipped with a seat con tact switch When you quit the driver seat the machine comes to a halt after a delay of approx 1 5 seconds and the activated sweep function is switched off 3 Sit on the driver s seat 3 Do NOT press the accelerator pedal 3 Set programme switch to step 1 driv ing gt Set main switch to 1 Drive the machine A Danger Danger of accident If the machine does not brake then proceed as follows Ifthe device does not come to a halt on a ramp with a gradient of 2 when you release the drive pedal then the emer gency
4. tomatically switches off after a certain peri od The indicator lamp Overload of the drive motor will illuminate red as soon as the drive motor current is limited If the con trol is overheated all drives except for the horn and the filter cleaning will be switched off 3 Allow machine to cool down at least for 15 minutes 3 Turn the main switch to 0 and turn it back to 1 Sweeping mode A Danger Risk of injury If the bulk waste flap is open stones or gravel may be flung forwards by the roller brush Make sure that this does not endanger persons animals or objects CAUTION Do not sweep up packing strips wire or similar objects as this may damage the sweeping mechanism CAUTION To avoid damaging the floor do not contin ue to operate the sweeping machine in the same position Note To achieve an optimum cleaning re sult the driving speed should be adjusted to take specific situations into account Note During operation the waste contain er should be emptied at regular intervals Note When cleaning surfaces only lower the roller brush Note Also lower side brush when cleaning along edges EN 9 Sweeping with sweep roller gt Set programme switch to step 2 Roller brush is lowered Note Roller brush starts operating au tomatically Sweeping with bulk waste flap raised Note To sweep up larger items up toa height of 2 inch 50 mm e g cigarette packs the bulk waste flap must be
5. other special operating conditions and hazards which may be encoun tered C Operation of the powered unit includ ing 1 proper preshift inspection and ap proved method for removing from ser vice a unit which is in need repair 2 parking and shutdown procedures 3 other special operating conditions for the specific application D Operating safety rules and practices including 1 provisions of the section OPERAT ING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTIC ES in this document 2 other rules regulations or practices specified by the employer at the loca tion where the unit will be used E Operational training practice including 1 if feasible practice in the operation of a powered unit shall be conducted in an area separate from other workplace activities and personnel 2 training practice shall be conducted under the supervision of the trainer 3 training practice shall include the ac tual operation or simulated perfor mance of all operating tasks such as maneuvering traveling stopping start ing and other activities under the con ditions which will be encountered in the use of the unit Testing Retraining and Enforce ment A During training performance and oral and or written tests shall be given by the employer to measure the skill and knowledge of the operator in meeting the requirements of the Standard Em ployers may delegate such testing to others but shall remain responsible for the te
6. and remove the plug from the socket 3 Pull the battery cable from the charger cable and connect it to the appliance Check and correct the fluid level of the battery only for low maintenance bat teries A Warning Regularly check the fluid level in acid filled batteries The acid in a fully charged battery has a specific weight of 10 85 Ibs gal 1 28 kg l at a temperature of 68 F 20 C The acid in a partially discharged bat tery has a specific weight between 8 46 and 10 85 Ibs gal 1 00 and 1 28 kg l The specific weight of the acid must be uniform in all cells Unscrew all cell caps Take a sample from each cell using the acid tester Put the acid sample back into the same cell Where fluid level is too low top up cells to the mark provided with distilled wa ter Charge battery Screw in cell caps Start up General notes y y yy y y The appliance will brake electrically while standing still if one of the following condi tions is met Foot was removed from the pedal Operator s seat was left for more than 1 second Key switch was set to 0 The automatic emergency brake will only work while the appliance is at a standstill 3 Park the sweeper on an even surface 3 Remove the key EN 8 Prior to start safety test Check charging status of battery Check side brush Check the roller brush for wear and wrapped belts Empty waste container C
7. care of the unit At the beginning of each shift and before operating the unit check its condition giv ing special attention to the following A condition of tires EN 2 ius if pneumatic tires check inflation pres sures warning and safety devices lights battery controls chains and cables limit switches steering mechanism additional items or special equipment as specified by the user and or manu facturer If the unit is found to be in need of repair or in any way unsafe or contributes to an un safe condition the matter shall be reported immediately to the user s designated au thority and the unit shall not be operated until it has been restored to safe operating condition If during operation the unit becomes un safe in any way the matter shall be re ported immediately to the user s designated authority and the unit shall not be operated until it has been re stored to safe operating condition Do not make repairs or adjustments un less specifically authorized to do so Do not use open flames when checking electrolyte level in storage batteries MAINTENANCE AND RE BUILD PRACTICES Operation of the unit may be hazardous if maintenance is neglected or repairs rebuilds or adjustments are not per formed in accordance with the manu facturer s design criteria Therefore maintenance facilities on or off premis es trained personnel and detailed procedures shall be prov
8. stop button may be pressed for safety reasons only if the mechanical functioning of the immobilizing brake has been checked properly before com missioning the device Switch off the machine only after it comes to a complete halt on an even surface and call up the customer ser vice Further follow all warning instructions for braking gt Release emergency stop button by turning gt Sit on the seat and set main switch to A 10 Drive forward gt Set the travel direction switch to for ward 3 Press accelerator pedal down slowly Reverse drive A DANGER Risk of injury While reversing ensure that there is nobody in the way ask them to move if somebody is around During reverse drive a pulsing warning sound will be heard The reverse drive speed is lower than the forward speed for safety reasons gt Set the travel direction switch to back wards 3 Press accelerator pedal down slowly Note The accelerator pedal can be used to vary the driving speed infinitely Brakes gt Release the accelerator pedal the ma chine brakes automatically and stops Driving over obstacles Driving over fixed obstacles which are 2 0 in 50 mm high or less 3 Drive forwards slowly and carefully Driving over fixed obstacles which are more than 2 0 in 50 mm high 3 Only drive over these obstacles using a suitable ramp Overload of the drive motor In case of overloading the drive motor au
9. the machine such as the drive motor risk of burns Be careful while handling battery acid Follow the respective safety instruc tions Used batteries are to be disposed of properly Transport The engine is to be brought to a stand still and the appliance is to be fastened properly during transportation EN 5 working on the device The sweeper operates using the overthrow principle The side brushes 3 clean the corners and edges of the surface moving dirt and debris into the path of the roller brush The rotating roller brush 4 moves the dirt and debris directly into the waste container 5 The dust raised in the container is sep arated by the dust filter 2 and the fil tered clean air is drawn off by the suction fan 1 The cleaning of the dust filter 2 takes place automatically Operating and Functional Elements 1 Operating field Indicator lamps 2 Steering wheel 3 Lever for seat adjustment 1 N 4 Seat with seat contact switch aA 5 Storage area 6 Holding rail for home base Lats Ce aS 7 Cover Ae eA a 8 Battery charge plug a A s 9 Rear wheel 10 Waste container both sides 11 Front sealing strip ZN 12 Side sealing strip 13 Rear sealing strip 14 Roller brush Service yellow Battery charge status red yellow
10. S 7 StartuUP US 8 Operation US 8 Shutdown US 10 Maintenance and care US 10 Troubleshooting US 14 Technical specifications US 15 Accessories US 16 General notes Y our sales outlet should be informed about any transit damage noted when unpacking the product Warning and information plates on the machine provide important directions for safe operation In addition to the information contained in the operating instructions all statuto ry safety and accident prevention regu lations must be observed Environmental protection The packaging material can be recycled Please do not throw the packaging material into house hold waste please send it for re cycling QY 60 Old appliances contain valuable materials that can be recycled Please arrange for the proper re cycling of old appliances Please dispose your old appliances us ing appropriate collection sys tems gt a Warranty The warranty terms published by our com petent sales company are applicable in each country We will repair potential fail ures of your appliance within the warranty period free of charge provided that such failure is caused by faulty material or de fects in fabrication In the event of a warran ty claim please contact your dealer or the nearest authorized Customer Service cen ter Please submit the proof of pur
11. ations Slow down and sound the audible warn ing device s at cross aisles and other locations where vision is obstructed Cross railroad tracks at an angle wher ever possible Do not park closer than 6 ft 1800 mm to the nearest rail of a rail road track Keep a clear view of the path of travel and observe for other traffic personnel and safe clearances Ascend or descend grades slowly and with caution Avoid turning if possible and use extreme caution on grades ramps or inclines normally travel straight up and down Under all travel conditions operate the unit at a speed that will permit it to be brought to a stop in a safe manner Make starts stops turns or direction reversals in a smooth manner so as not shift load and or overturn the unit Do not indulge in stunt driving or horse play Slow down for wet and slippery floors Before driving over a dockboard or bridge plate be sure that it is properly secured Drive carefully and slowly across the dockboard or bridge plate and never exceed its rated capacity Do not drive units onto any elevator un less specially authorized to do so Do not exceed the capacity of the elevator Approach elevators slowly and then enter squarely after the elevator car is properly leveled Once on the elevator neutralize the controls shut off power and set brakes It is advisable that all other personnel leave the elevator be fore the un
12. chase Accessories and Spare Parts ZA DANGER To avoid risks all repairs and replacement of spare parts may only be carried out by authorized customer service personnel Only use accessories and spare parts which have been approved by the man ufacturer The exclusive use of original accessories and original spare parts ensures that the appliance can be oper ated safely and troublefree At the end of the operating instructions you will find a selected list of spare parts that are often required Symbols in the operating instruc tions ZA DANGER Warns about immediate danger which can lead to severe injuries or death A WARNING Warns about possible danger which could lead to severe injuries or death CAUTION Points out a possibly dangerous situation which can lead to light injuries or property damage Symbols on the appliance Please do not sweep away any burning substances such as cigarettes match sticks or similar objects Risk of being squeezed or hurt at the belts side brush es containers machine cov er Proper use Use this sweeper only as directed in these operating instructions This sweeper has been designed to sweep dirt and debris from outdoor sur faces The machine is not suitable for being driven on public roads Any use extending beyond what is list ed above is not considered as proper use The manufacturer is not liable for any losses resulting from impro
13. d gloves Exception Removal and replacement of batteries shall not require the use of protective clothing Electrical installations shall be in accor dance with NFPA 70 National Electrical Code and any local ordinances Trained and authorized personnel shall change or charge batteries Units shall be positioned properly and brakes shall be applied before attempt ing to change or charge batteries Where charging batteries the vent caps shall be kept in place to avoid electrolyte spray Care shall be taken to ensure that vent caps are functioning The battery or compartment cover s shall be open to dissipate heat and gas Smoking shall be prohibited in the charging area Precautions shall be taken to prevent open flames sparks or electric arcs in battery charging areas Tools and other metallic objects shall be kept away from the tops of uncov ered batteries A Please read and comply with these original instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own ers Please read the safety instructions before start up OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES US 1 MAINTENANCE AND REBUILD PRACTICES US 2 FIRE SAFETY STANDARD US 3 General notes US 4 Proper use US 4 Safety instructions US 5 Function US 5 Operating and Functional Ele ments occ US 6 Before Startup U
14. en soaked in mild deter gent gt Close cover External cleaning of the appliance 3 Clean the machine with a damp cloth which has been soaked in mild deter gent Maintenance intervals Observe the inspection checklist Note The elapsed time counter shows the timing of the maintenance intervals Maintenance by the customer Note Where maintenance is carried out by the customer all service and maintenance work must be undertaken by a qualified specialist If required a specialised Wind sor dealer may be contacted at any time Daily maintenance 3 Check the sweeping roller and the side brush for wear and wrapped belts 3 Check tyre pressure 3 Check function of all operator control el ements Weekly maintenance Check fluid level of battery Check moving parts for freedom of movement Check the gasket in the sweeping area for position and wear Check dust filter and clean filter box if required Check function of seat contact switch Maintenance to be carried out every 100 operating hours 3 Check battery acid level 3 Check tension wear and function of drive belts V belt and circular belt Maintenance following wear gt Replace sealing strips gt Replace roller brush gt Replace side brush Note For description see section on Main tenance work y y y yy Maintenance by Customer Service Note In order to safeguard warranty claims all service and maintenance work durin
15. f the appliance the dust filter is automatically cleaned Wait for approx 2 minutes before opening the appli ance cover 3 Set programme switch to step 1 driv ing The side brush and roller brush are raised 3 Turn main key to 0 and remove it Note The appliance has an automatic switch off function to protect the batteries from dis charging If the appliance is not in use with the key switch turned on for longer than 30 minutes it will switch off automatically Transport ZA DANGER Risk of injury and damage Observe the weight of the appliance when you transport it 3 Turn main key to 0 and remove it 3 Secure the wheels of the machine with wheel chocks gt Secure the machine with tensioning straps or cables 3 When transporting in vehicles secure the appliance according to the guide Note Observe markings for fixing points on base frame chain symbols When loading or unloading the machine it may only be op erated on gradients of max 12 Storage AA DANGER Risk of injury and damage Note the weight of the appliance in case of storage If the sweeper is going to be out of service for a longer time period observe the follow ing points 3 Park the sweeper on an even surface gt Set programme switch to step 1 driv ing The roller brush and side brushes are raised to prevent the bristles being damaged Turn main key to 0 and remove it Lock the sweeper to ensure t
16. faces Asphalt Industrial floor Screed Concrete EN 4 Paving stones Carpet only with carpet sweeping unit option ex factory Safety instructions Application The machine with working equipment must be checked to ensure that it is in proper working order and is operating safely prior to use Otherwise the appli ance must not be used Ifthe appliance is used in hazardous ar eas e g filling stations the corre sponding safety provisions must be observed It is prohibited to use the ap pliance in hazardous locations Operation The appliance must not be operated by children or persons who have not been instructed accordingly The appliance may be used by individ uals with limited physical sensory or cognitive abilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they are under super vision or were instructed regarding the safe use of the appliance and under stand the resulting risks The operator must use the appliance properly The person must consider the local conditions and must pay attention to third parties in particular children when working with the appliance Prior to starting work the operator must ensure that all protective devices are properly installed and function correct ly The operator of the appliance is liable for accidents with other individuals or their property Ensure that the operator wears tight fit ting clothes Wear sturdy shoes and av
17. g the warranty period must be carried out by the authorised Windsor Customer Service in accordance with the mainte nance booklet Maintenance to be carried out after 5 op erating hours 3 Carry out initial inspection Maintenance to be carried out every 50 operating hours gt Have maintenance tasks performed ac cording to the inspection check list Maintenance to be carried out every 100 operating hours gt Have maintenance tasks performed ac cording to the inspection check list 11
18. h pressure water jet danger of short circuits or other damage Maintenance work may only be carried out by approved customer service out lets or experts in this field who are famil iar with the respective safety regulations Please observe the local safety regula tions regarding portable commercially used appliances Always use appropriate gloves while WARNING Battery posts terminals and related ac cessories contain lead and lead com pounds chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproduc tive harm Batteries also contain other chemicals known to the State of Califor nia to cause cancer Wash hands after handling Note Warranty claims will be entertained only if you use batteries and chargers recom mended by Windsor Always follow the instructions of the battery manufacturer and the charger manufacturer Please follow the statu tory requirements for handling and dis posing batteries Never leave the batteries in a dis charged state recharge them as soon as possible Always keep the batteries clean and dry to avoid battery drain Protect the bat teries and avoid contact with impurities such as metal dust Do not place tools or similar items on the battery Risk of short circuit and ex plosion Donotwork with open flames generate sparks or smoke in the vicinity of a bat tery or a battery charging room Danger of explosion Do not touch hot parts of
19. hat it does not roll off Clean the inside and outside of the sweeper Park the machine in a safe and dry place Disconnect battery Charge battery and recharge it approx every 2 months Maintenance and care General notes yy y y yy 3 First switch off the appliance and re move the key before performing any cleaning or maintenance tasks on the appliance replacing parts or switching over to another function 3 Pull out the battery plug or clamp the battery while working on the electrical unit Maintenance work may only be carried out by approved customer service out lets or experts in this field who are famil iar with the respective safety regulations Mobile appliances used for commercial purposes are subject to safety inspec tions according to VDE 0701 Use only roller brushes side brushes that are provided with the appliance or specified in the Operations Manual The use of other roller brushes side brushes can affect the safety of the ap pliance Cleaning CAUTION Risk of damage Do not clean the appliance with a water hose or high pressure water jet danger of short circuits or other dam age Do not use aggressive and abrasive clean ing agents Cleaning the inside of the machine A Danger Risk of injury Wear dust mask and protec tive goggles 3 Open the device hood 3 Blow through machine with com pressed air EN 10 3 Clean the machine with a damp cloth which has be
20. heck tyre pressure Check function of seat contact switch Note For description see section on Care and maintenance Adjusting driver s seat yyy yyy 3 Pull seat adjustment lever inwards gt Slide seat release lever and lock in place gt Check that the seat is properly locked in position by attempting to move it back wards and forwards Check charging status of battery Indicator lamp glows green Battery is charged 100 40 Indicator lamp glows yellow Battery is discharged to 40 20 Indicator lamp blinks red Battery is almost discharged The sweeping mode will be shortly switched off automatically Indicator lamp glows red Battery is discharged The sweeping mode will be terminated automatically the sweeping aggregates cannot be taken into operation until the battery is charged gt Drive the machine directly to the charg ing station avoid any steep gradients in the process 3 Charge battery Check immobilizing brake A Danger Danger of accident The immobilizing brake must always be checked first on an even surface before starting the machine 3 Take the seating position gt Release emergency stop button by turning 3 Set main switch to 1 3 Activate the travel direction switch for ward reverse 3 Gently depress drive pedal The break must unlock audibly and smoothly start rolling on a level ground Release the drive pedal When the drive pedal is released the
21. ided Parts manuals and maintenance manu als may be obtained from the unit man ufacturer In unusual cases not covered by the manuals referred above consult the unit manufacturer Maintenance and inspection of the unit shall be performed in conformance with the following practices A a schedules planned maintenance lu brication and inspection system shall be followed consult the manufacturer s recommendations B only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to maintain repair adjust and inspect the unit and in ac cordance with manufacturer s specifi cations When lifting units for repair or inspection units shall be lifted in a safe secure stable manner Removal of components such as counterweights or uprights will change the center of gravity and may create an unsta ble condition Before starting inspection and repair of the unit Io onmOon A raise drive wheels free of floor or dis connect battery and use chocks or oth er positive unit positioning devices B block chassis before working on them C disconnect battery before working on the electrical system D the charger connector shall be plugged only into the battery connector and nev er into the unit connector Operation of the unit to check performance shall be conducted in an authorized area where safe clearance exists A Before starting to operate the unit 1 be in operating position 2 place directional controls
22. in neutral 3 turn switch to ON position 4 check function of steering warning devices and breaks B Before leaving the unit 1 stop unit 2 place directional controls in neutral 3 stop the engine or turn off power 4 turn off the control circuit 5 if the unit must be left on an incline block the wheels Avoid fire hazards and have fire protec tion equipment present in the work ar ea Do not use any open flame to check the level or to check for leakage of any fluid especially battery electrolyte Do not use open pans of fuel or flammable cleaning fluids for cleaning parts Properly ventilate work area vent ex haust fumes and keep shop clean and dry Brakes steering mechanisms control mechanisms warning devices articu lating axle stops and frame members shall be carefully and regularly inspect ed and maintenance in safe operating condition FIRE SAFETY STANDARD Maintenance anana Any unit not in safe operating condition shall be removed from service Precautions Repairs shall not be made in Class l Class II and Class III locations Repairs to the electrical system of bat tery powered units shall be performed only after the battery has been discon nected Operating Temperature Where tem perature of any part of the unit is found to be in excess of its normal operating temperature and creates a hazardous condition the unit shall be removed from service and shall not be ret
23. it is allowed to enter or leave When negotiating turns reduce speed to a safe level consistent with the oper ating environment Make the turns smoothly The operation of a counterbalanced center control high lift unit with a sit down nonel evating operator requires special safety considerations as follows A An unit may tip over if an operator fails to slow down to a safe speed before making turns Indications that an unit is being driven at an excessive speed dur ing turning maneuvers include 1 tire skidding 2 unit side sway 3 wheel lift and 4 the need to grip the steering wheel tightly to keep from sliding out of the seat B The likelihood of lateral tip over is in creased under any of the following con ditions or combinations of them 1 braking or accelerating sharply while turning 2 traveling on an uneven surface 3 traveling at excessive speed C Tipping forward can occur and its likeli hood is increased under the following condition hard braking while traveling forward D The operator should stay with the unit if it falls off a loading dock or ramp The operator should hold on firmly and lean away from the point of impact E Where the environment presents a se vere hazard or there are other unusual operating conditions the user may need to establish different and or addi tional safety precautions and special operating instructions appropriate for the conditions Operator
24. ked flames are strictly prohibited Rooms where batteries are charged must have good ventilation because highly explosive gas is emitted during charging Batteries must not be stored outside A Danger Danger of caustic material Rinse thoroughly with lots of clear water if acid gets into the eye or comes in con tact with the skin Then consult a doctor immediately Wash off the acid If it comes in contact with the clothes Installing and connecting the batteries 3 Open the device hood 3 Insert batteries into the battery mount gt Adjust the rubber buffers to hold the batteries properly A Warning Pay attention to correct poles Note The connection lines are not included in the delivery scope 3 Connect pole terminal red cable to positive pole 3 Screw the connection lines onto the batteries 3 Connect pole terminal to negative pole Note Before removing the battery make sure that the negative pole lead is disconnected Check that the battery pole and pole termi nals are adequately protected with pole grease A WARNING Charge the batteries before commissioning the machine Charge the batteries A Danger Risk of injury Comply with safety regula tions on the handling of batteries Observe the directions provided by the manufacturer of the charger AA DANGER Charge the battery only with an appropriate charger Note When the batteries are charged fi
25. l of fumes from gasing batteries Where on board chargers are used charg ing shall be accomplished at locations des ignated for that purpose taking into account the electrical requirements of the charger and facilities for fire protection Exception Flushing facilities shall not be required if charging is accomplished with out removing the battery from the vehicle Where handling acid concentrates greater than 50 percent acid above 1 400 specific gravity an eye wash fountain shall be provided A conveyor overhead hoist or equiva lent material handling equipment shall be provided for handling batteries Chain hoists shall be equipped with load cabin containers Where a hand hoist is used uncovered batteries shall be covered with a sheet of plywood or other nonconducting material to pre vent the hand chain from shorting on cell connectors or terminals A properly insulated spreader bar shall be used with any overhead hoist Reinstalled or new batteries shall meet or exceed the battery type marked on the unit Reinstalled batteries shall be positioned properly and secured in the unit Acarboy filter or siphon shall be provid ed where acid in carboys is used When diluting concentrated sulfuric acid to make up electrolyte the acid ALWAYS shall be added to the water not the re verse Battery maintenance personnel EN 3 shall wear protective clothing such as eye protection long sleeves an
26. move the brake level from the wheel and put it in its position The immobilizing brake is thus deacti vated the machine can now be moved 3 Slide the machine over the prepared ramp from the pallet Drive the sweeper off the pallet appli ance with built in battery 3 Connect the battery refer to Chapter Connecting and installing the battery Release emergency stop button by turning Set main switch to 1 Press the drive direction switch and slowly move the machine down from the ramp Set main switch back to 0 yy y y Batteries Safety notes regarding the batteries Please observe the following warning notes when handling batteries Observe the directions on the battery in the instructions for use and in the vehicle operat ing instructions Danger of caustic material First aid Warning note Disposal Do not throw the battery in the trash bin Wear an eye shield IS Keep away children from acid and batteries Risk of explosion Fire sparks open light and smoking not allowed AORA EN 7 A Danger Risk of explosion Do not put tools or similar on the battery i e on the terminal poles and cell connectors A Danger Risk of injury Ensure that wounds never come into contact with lead Always clean your hands after having worked with batter ies A Danger Risk of fire and explosion Smoking and na
27. nd ed A stop the engine or turn off the controls B if the unit must be on an incline block the wheels Maintain a safe distance from the edge of ramps platforms and other similar working surfaces When powered units are driven on and off highway trucks or trailers the brakes on the highway trucks or trailers shall be applied and wheel chocks or other positive mechanical means shall be used to prevent unintentional move ment of highway trucks and trailers When powered units are driven on and off semitrailers that are not coupled to a tractor supports may be needed to pre vent upending or corner dipping Care shall be taken not to contact over head installations such as lights wiring pipes sprinkler systems etc Report all accidents involving person nel building structures and equipment to the supervisor or as directed Do not add to or modify the unit Do not block access to fire aisles stair ways or fire equipment Traveling Observe all traffic regulations including authorized plant speed limits Under normal traffic conditions keep to the right Maintain a safe distance based on speed of travel from the unit ahead keep the unit under control all times Yield the right of way to pedestrians and emergency vehicles such as ambulanc es and fire trucks Donotpass another unit traveling in the same direction at intersections blind spots or at other dangerous loc
28. ng instructions General Before starting to operate the unit A be in operating position B place directional controls in neutral C turn switch to ON position Do not start or operate the unit any of its functions or attachments from any place other than from the designated operator s position Keep hands and feet inside the opera tor s designated area Understand unit limitations and operate the unit in a safe manner so as not to cause in jury to personnel Safeguard pedestrians at all times A Do not drive a unit up to anyone stand ing in front of an object B Ensure that personnel stand clear of rear swing area before conducting turns and maneuvers C Exercise particular care at cross aisles doorways and other locations where pedestrians may step into the path of travel of the unit Do not permit passengers to ride on powered units unless a safe place to ride has been provided by the manufac turer A powered unit is attended when the operator is less than 25 ft 7 6 m from the unit which remains in his view A powered unit is unattended when the operator is more than 25 ft 7 6 m from the unit which remains in his view or whenever the operator leaves the unit and it is not in his view Before leaving the operator s position A bring the unit to a complete stop B place the directional controls in neutral C apply the parking brake In addition when leaving the unit unatte
29. oid wearing loose fitting clothes Check the immediate vicinity prior to starting e g children Ensure suffi cient visibility Never leave the machine unattended so long as the engine is running The operator may leave the machine only when the engine has come to a stand still the machine has been protected against accidental movement if neces sary by applying the immobilization brake and the ignition key has been re moved The appliance may only be used by per sons who have been instructed in han dling the appliance or have proven qualification and expertise in operating the appliance or have been explicitly assigned the task of handling the appli ance Children should be supervised to pre vent them from playing with the appli ance Drive mode A Danger Risk of injury Danger of tipping if gradient is too high The falling and rising gradients in the di rection of travel may not exceed 12 Danger of tipping on unstable ground Only use the machine on sound surfac es Danger of tipping with excessive sideways tilt The gradient perpendicular to the direc tion of travel should not exceed 12 Battery operated machines PROPOSITION 65 Maintenance First switch off the appliance and re move the key before performing any cleaning or maintenance tasks on the appliance replacing parts or switching over to another function Donot clean the appliance with a water hose or hig
30. per use The machine may not be modified The machine is only suitable for use on the types of surfaces specified in the operating instructions The machine may only be operated on the surfaces approved by the company or its authorized representatives The following applies in general Keep highly flammable substances away from the appliance danger of explo sion fire Foreseeable misuse Never vacuum up explosive liquids combustible gases or undiluted acids and solvents This includes petrol paint thinner or heating oil which can gener ate explosive fumes or mixtures upon contact with the suction air Acetone undiluted acids and solvents must also be avoided as they can harm the mate rials on the machine Never sweep vacuum up reactive metal dusts e g aluminium magnesium zinc as they form explosive gases when they come in contact with highly alkaline or acidic detergents Tyre pressure Intake points for the jack Lashing point Wet dry flap The appliance is not suitable for sweep ing off hazardous substances Do not sweep vacuum up any burning or glowing objects The machine may not be used or stored in hazardous areas It is not allowed to use the appliance in hazardous loca tions Itis strictly prohibited to take co pas sengers Pushing pulling or transporting objects by means of this appliance is prohibit ed Suitable sur
31. raised briefly Raising bulk waste flap gt Press the pedal for the bulk waste flap forwards and keep pressed down Note An optimum cleaning result can only be achieved if the bulk waste flap has been lowered completely Sweeping with side brushes gt Set programme switch to step 3 Side brushes and roller brush are lowered Note Roller brush and side brush start operating automatically Sweeping dry floors 3 Close wet dry flap Sweep in fibrous and dry waste such as dry grass hay 3 Open wet dry flap Note You can thus prevent the filter system from getting blocked Sweeping damp or wet floors 3 Open wet dry flap Note This protects the filter from mois ture Filter dedusting The appliance is equipped with an auto matic filter cleaning system The cleaning takes place automatically ap prox every 15 seconds In the process a short blow off sound can be heard 3 Check the installed dust filter for con tamination every once in a while Re place a heavily contaminated or defective filter Emptying waste container Note Wait until the automatic filter shaking process is finished and the dust has settled before you open or empty the waste con tainer gt Raise the waste container slightly and pull it out 3 Empty waste container 3 Push in the waste container and lock it 3 Empty opposite waste container Turn off the appliance Note After switching of
32. rst re move the charger from the mains and then disconnect it from the batteries 3 Open the device hood gt Separate the battery plug and connect the charger cable 3 Plug in power cord and switch on charger Note The recommended chargers matching the batteries used are regulated electronically and will automatically switch off the charg ing process All functions of the machine are automatically interrupted during the charging process Low maintenance batteries 3 Add distilled water one hour before the end of the charging process follow the correct acid level There are corre sponding indicators on the battery AA DANGER Danger of causticization Adding water to the battery in its discharged state can cause the acid to leak Wear protective glasses and protective clothing when handling battery acid Ob serve the regulations concerning the han dling of batteries AA DANGER Danger of caustic material Rinse thoroughly with lots of clear water if acid gets into the eye or comes in con tact with the skin Then consult a doctor immediately Change clothing Wash off the acid If it comes in contact with the clothes A Warning Risk of damage Use only distilled or desal inated water VDE 0510 for filling the bat tery Do not add any substances so called performance improving agents else war ranty claims will not be entertained After charging 3 Switch off the charger
33. rty damage and shall cover the following ar eas A Fundamentals of the powered unit s the trainee will operate including 1 characteristics of the powered unit s including variations between the units in the workplace 2 similarities and differences from au tomobiles 3 significance of nameplate data warnings and instructions affixed to the unit 4 operating instructions and warnings in the operating manual for the unit and instructions for inspection and mainte nance to be performed by the operator 5 type of motive power and its charac teristics 6 method of steering 7 braking method and characteristics 8 visibility forward and reverse 9 stability characteristics with and without load with and without attach ments 10 controls location function method of operation identification of symbols 11 battery charging 12 guards and protective devices for the specific type of unit 13 other characteristics of the specific unit B Operating environment and its effect on unit operation including 1 floor or ground conditions including temporary conditions 2 ramps and inclines 3 battery charging facilities 4 narrow aisles doorways overhead wires and piping and other areas of lim ited clearance 5 areas where the unit may be operat ed near other powered units other ve hicles or pedestrians 6 operation near edge of dock or edge of improved surface 7
34. sting Appropriate records shall be kept B Operators shall be retrained when new equipment is introduced existing equipment is modified operating condi tions change or an operator s perfor mance ins unsatisfactory C The user shall be responsible for en forcing the safe use of the powered unit according to the provisions of this man ual EN 1 NOTE Information on operator training is available from such sources as powered unit manufacturers government agencies dealing with employee safety trade organi zations of users of powered units public and private organizations and safety con sultants OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES Operator Responsibility Safe operation is in the responsibility of the operator The operator shall develop safe work ing habits and also be aware of hazard ous conditions in order to protect himself other personnel the unit and other material The operator shall be familiar with the operation and function of all controls and instruments before undertaking to operate the unit Before operating the unit operators shall have read and be familiar with the operator s manual for the particular unit being operated and they shall also abide by the safety rules and practices in the following paragraphs Before operating any unit the operator shall be familiar with unusual operating conditions which may require additional safety precautions or special operati
35. turn the key switch to the 0 position 451 lbs 205 kg If upgrade kits are installed the weight is respectively higher Weight without batteries gt Use a suitable ramp or a crane to load the appliance gt f the machine is delivered on a pallet you must create an unloading ramp us ing the boards provided To unload the machine proceed as follows gt Cut plastic packing belt and remove foil gt Remove the elastic tape fasteners at the stop points gt Four indicated floor boards of the pallet are fastened with screws Unscrew these boards gt Place the boards on the edge of the pal let Place the boards in such a way that they lie in front of the four wheels of the machine Fasten the boards with screws 3 Slide the four support beams included in the packaging under the ramp 3 Remove the wooden blocks used for ar resting the wheels and slide them under the ramp Push the sweeper off the pallet appli ance without built in battery A DANGER Risk of injury Before releasing the im mobilizing brake the machine must be secured to prevent it rolling away After releasing the emergency brake the ap pliance will roll until a speed of 4 5 km h is reached After that the electronics will brake the appliance Itis prohibited to release the emergen cy brake on an incline without using the stopper gt Release parking brake gt Re
36. urned to service until the cause for such over heating has been eliminated Fire Prevention The unit shall be kept in a clean condition and reasonably free of lint excess oil and grease Noncom bustible agents are preferred for clean ing the unit Flammable liquids those having flash points at or above 100 F 37 8 C are not allowed Precautions regarding toxicity ventilation and fire hazard shall be appropriate for the agent or solvent used Nameplate Visibility The unit type des ignations as shown on the nameplate and the type markers shall not be cov ered over with paint so that their identi fication information is obscured The unit shall not be used in classified areas Changing and Charging Storage Batteries This section shall apply to batteries used in electric units The two types of batteries commonly used are lead and nickel iron They contain corrosive chemical solutions either acid or alkali and therefore present a chemical haz ard While being charged they give off hydrogen and oxygen which in certain concentrates are explosive Battery charging installations shall be lo cated in areas designated for that purpose such areas shall be kept free of extraneous combustible materials Facilities shall be provided for the following A Flushing spilled electrolyte B Fire protection C Protecting charging apparatus from damage by trucks and D Adequate ventilation for dispersa
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