PowerBoss Apex 47 B Manual de usuario
Instruction Manual
Apex 47B/BH (6502.44/.64)
Instruction Manual
Apex 49 B/BH (6502.44/.64)
Introduction
Please be advised explicity that
we cannot accept any legal issus
out of the contents of this
manual. It repair work has to be
performed make sure that only
genuine spare parts may
guarantee a depeendable
machine and ill make sure that
your rights under current
warranty are not affected.
We reserve the right for technical
improvement.
Valid as of: September 2007
PowerBoss Inc.
175 Anderson Street
NC 28315 U.S.A.
Telephone: (910) 944-2105
Fax: (910) 944-740
Dear customer,
It is our desire that good
characteristrics of the Apex 47
should justify the confidence you
demonstrated by making this
purchase. We did our best to supply
you with an efficient and dependable
machine. Before first operation of
you Apex 47, read these instructions
carefully. The manual provides
valuable information about service
and maintenance.
The symbol
as used in this manual identifies items
relevant to safety. Please make sure to
forward all safety instructions to other
operators.
Observe the safety information listed
in chaperr 1.
Before first operation of the machine,
read these instructions and safety
information carefully and comply with
them.
Introduction
Please be advised explicity that
we cannot accept any legal issus
out of the contents of this
manual. It repair work has to be
performed make sure that only
genuine spare parts may
guarantee a depeendable
machine and ill make sure that
your rights under current
warranty are not affected.
We reserve the right for technical
improvement.
Valid as of: September 2007
Minuteman International Inc.
111 South Rohlwing Road
ADDISON, II. 60101-4244
U.S.A.
Dear customer,
It is our desire that good
characteristrics of the Apex 49
should justify the confidence you
demonstrated by making this
purchase. We did our best to supply
you with an efficient and dependable
machine. Before first operation of
you Apex 49, read these instructions
carefully. The manual provides
valuable information about service
and maintenance.
The symbol
as used in this manual identifies items
relevant to safety. Please make sure to
forward all safety instructions to other
operators.
Observe the safety information listed
in chaperr 1.
Before first operation of the machine,
read these instructions and safety
information carefully and comply with
them.
3
Proper use
The Apex 47sweeper
has been exclusively designed for col-
lecting dry and moist matter from floor
surfaces in e.g. factories, storage buil-
dings, parking ground and pedestrian
areas. Using the machine beyond this
scope of application will be deemed
improper use; The manufacturer can-
not be held liable for consequential
damages.
The term of proper use also includes
operation, maintenance and repair
work to be performed in compliance
with the manufacturer's specifications.
The Apex 47may be
used by personnel only that are famili-
ar with the machine and aware of pos-
sible hazards involved.
Accident Prevention Regulation, Road
Traffic Regulations, and aspects of
safety and working medicine will have
to be complied with.
If modifications to the machine are
made in absence of the manufacturer-
's prior consent, the latter cannot be
held liable for damage resulting from
such unauthorized modification.
The machine has not been
designed for collecting
dusts which are detrimental
to health or explosive.
Notes on warranty
The terms of the sales contract apply.
Damages are not subject to warranty if
they are due to non-compliance with
the maintenance and service
provisions. The maintenance work has
to be performed by an authorised
Powerboss service centre and
confirmed in the "Maintenance certifi-
cate" which is the warranty document.
The following is excluded from warran-
ty:
fuses, natural wear and tear after over-
load, and damages caused by inexpert
handling and unauthorised modifica-
tion of the machine. Moreover,
any claim for warranty cannot be ac-
cepted if damages at the machine are
caused by fitting parts or accessories
without Minuteman's prior and explicit con
sent or by non-compliance with the
maintenance instructions.
Acceptance of the machine
Upon arrival, check machine for possi-
ble damages in transit. For refund of
such damage, have the Deutsche
Bahn AG or your freight forwarder con-
firm such damage. Mail notification
and waybill to:
PowerBoss Inc.
175 Anderson Street
NC 28315 U.S.A.
Telephone: (910) 944-2105
Fax: (910) 944-740
Introduction
3
Proper use
The Apex 49 sweeper
has been exclusively designed for col-
lecting dry and moist matter from floor
surfaces in e.g. factories, storage buil-
dings, parking ground and pedestrian
areas. Using the machine beyond this
scope of application will be deemed
improper use; The manufacturer can-
not be held liable for consequential
damages.
The term of proper use also includes
operation, maintenance and repair
work to be performed in compliance
with the manufacturer's specifications.
The Apex 49 may be
used by personnel only that are famili-
ar with the machine and aware of pos-
sible hazards involved.
Accident Prevention Regulation, Road
Traffic Regulations, and aspects of
safety and working medicine will have
to be complied with.
If modifications to the machine are
made in absence of the manufacturer-
's prior consent, the latter cannot be
held liable for damage resulting from
such unauthorized modification.
The machine has not been
designed for collecting
dusts which are detrimental
to health or explosive.
Notes on warranty
The terms of the sales contract apply.
Damages are not subject to warranty if
they are due to non-compliance with
the maintenance and service
provisions. The maintenance work has
to be performed by an authorised
Powerboss service centre and
confirmed in the "Maintenance certifi-
cate" which is the warranty document.
The following is excluded from warran-
ty:
fuses, natural wear and tear after over-
load, and damages caused by inexpert
handling and unauthorised modifica-
tion of the machine. Moreover,
any claim for warranty cannot be ac-
cepted if damages at the machine are
caused by fitting parts or accessories
without Minuteman's prior and explicit con
sent or by non-compliance with the
maintenance instructions.
Acceptance of the machine
Upon arrival, check machine for possi-
ble damages in transit. For refund of
such damage, have the Deutsche
Bahn AG or your freight forwarder con-
firm such damage. Mail notification
and waybill to:
Minuteman International Inc.
111 South Rohlwing Road
ADDISON, II. 60101-4244, U.S.A.
Phone: (630)627-6900
Fax (630)627-1130
Introduction
1 Safety Information 6
1.1 General Safety Information 6
1.2 Safety and Warning Symbols 7
1.2.1 Generally Applicable Symbols 7
1.3 Labels at the Machine 8
1.3.1 Apex 47Signs 9
1.4 Operation/Safety Information 11
1.5 Cleaning Information 12
1.6 Maintenance Instructions 13
1.7 Accident Prevention Regulations 15
2 Description 16
2.1 Functional Description 16
2.1.1 Principle of Apex 47B 16
2.1.2 Principle of Apex 47BH 16
2.2 Cylinder Broom 17
2.3 Side Brush 17
2.4 Filter System / Dust Evacuation 17
2.5 Shaking System 17
2.6 Steering 17
2.7 Wheels 17
2.8 Brake 18
2.9 Travel Drive Assembly 18
2.10 Hydraulic System 18
7 Maintenance/Service 42
7.1 Maintenance Instructions 42
7.2 Mount/Dismount Cylinder Broom 43
7.3 Adjust Sweeping Track 43
7.4 Sealing Strips for Broom Compart-
ment 45
7.5 Folding Apron Adjustment 45
7.6 Replace Side Brush 46
7.7 Dismount Plate Filter 47
7.8 Basic Cleaning of Plate Filter 49
7.9 V-Belt Drive 50
33
33
7.9.1 Replace Cylinder Broom V-Belt 51
7.9.2 Replace Side Brush V-Belt 51
7.9.3 Replace Suction Fan V-Belt 51
7.10 Adjust Steering Chain Tension 52
7.11 Check Hydraulic Fluid and Refill 52
7.11.1 Check Hydraulic Fluid 52
7.11.2 Refill Hydraulic Fluid 52
7.12 Electric System
36 7.12.1Fuses/Relays 53
7.12.2Lifted-Up Disposal Fuses/Relays 54
36 7.13 Apex 47(6502.40/60)
53
Maintenance Schedule 55
3 Battery Systems 19
3.1 Low Discharge Signal Sender 20
3.1.1 Battery Charging Status Indicator 20
3.1.2 Hourmeter 20
3.1.3 Setting Other Battery Types 20
3.2 Plug Connection Coding 21
4 First Operation 23
4.1 First Operation of Batteries 23
4.2 Insert Batteries 24
5 Operation 26
5.1 Apex 47Controls 26
5.2 Apex 47
Control Panel 28
5.3 Empty Dirt Hoppers of
Apex 47B
5.4 Empty Dirt Hopper of
Apex 47BH
5.5 Working with the Apex 47
5.5.1 Switch Electro-Motor
ON and OFF
5.5.2 Sweep
37
5.5.3 Stop and Park 37
5.5.4 Displace 37
5.5.5 Transport 37
6 Technical Data 38
Contents
4
Maintenance Document 58
1 Safety Information 6
1.1 General Safety Information 6
1.2 Safety and Warning Symbols 7
1.2.1 Generally Applicable Symbols 7
1.3 Labels at the Machine 8
1.3.1 Apex 49 Signs 9
1.4 Operation/Safety Information 11
1.5 Cleaning Information 12
1.6 Maintenance Instructions 13
1.7 Accident Prevention Regulations 15
2 Description 16
2.1 Functional Description 16
2.1.1 Principle of Apex 49 B 16
2.1.2 Principle of Apex 49 BH 16
2.2 Cylinder Broom 17
2.3 Side Brush 17
2.4 Filter System / Dust Evacuation 17
2.5 Shaking System 17
2.6 Steering 17
2.7 Wheels 17
2.8 Brake 18
2.9 Travel Drive Assembly 18
2.10 Hydraulic System 18
7 Maintenance/Service 42
7.1 Maintenance Instructions 42
7.2 Mount/Dismount Cylinder Broom 43
7.3 Adjust Sweeping Track 43
7.4 Sealing Strips for Broom Compart-
ment 45
7.5 Folding Apron Adjustment 45
7.6 Replace Side Brush 46
7.7 Dismount Plate Filter 47
7.8 Basic Cleaning of Plate Filter 49
7.9 V-Belt Drive 50
33
33
7.9.1 Replace Cylinder Broom V-Belt 51
7.9.2 Replace Side Brush V-Belt 51
7.9.3 Replace Suction Fan V-Belt 51
7.10 Adjust Steering Chain Tension 52
7.11 Check Hydraulic Fluid and Refill 52
7.11.1 Check Hydraulic Fluid 52
7.11.2 Refill Hydraulic Fluid 52
7.12 Electric System
36 7.12.1Fuses/Relays 53
7.12.2Lifted-Up Disposal Fuses/Relays 54
36 7.13 Apex 49 (6502.40/60)
53
Maintenance Schedule 55
3 Battery Systems 19
3.1 Low Discharge Signal Sender 20
3.1.1 Battery Charging Status Indicator 20
3.1.2 Hourmeter 20
3.1.3 Setting Other Battery Types 20
3.2 Plug Connection Coding 21
4 First Operation 23
4.1 First Operation of Batteries 23
4.2 Insert Batteries 24
5 Operation 26
5.1 Apex 49 Controls 26
5.2 Apex 49
Control Panel 28
5.3 Empty Dirt Hoppers of
Apex 49 B
5.4 Empty Dirt Hopper of
Apex 49 BH
5.5 Working with the Apex 49
5.5.1 Switch Electro-Motor
ON and OFF
5.5.2 Sweep
37
5.5.3 Stop and Park 37
5.5.4 Displace 37
5.5.5 Transport 37
6 Technical Data 38
Contents
4
Maintenance Document 58
Contents
5
Contents
5
1 Safety Information
1.1 General Safety Information
Apart from the instructions contained
in this manual, the general safety
instructions and accident prevention
regulations, as imposed by law will
have to be complied with. Do not put
the Manual aside without reading it
even if you used similar sweepers
before. Take the time to read them
now and save time later. It will be of
essence to make yourself familiar with
all accessories and controls, as well
as their functions, before you start
working. Take time to read now and
save time later.
Machines with known defects must not
be used.
Prior to operation make yourself famili-
ar with all systems and controls and
"where they arrive". Avoid the mess of
having to read this book while trying to
run the machine.
Using the machine in areas with
explosion hazard, on public roads and
places is prohibited.
The operator has to use the machine
within its design limits.
Shut the motors down before transpor-
ting the machine.
Keep clear of hazard zone!
Before commencing work, the opera-
tor has to make sure that the Apex 47
and its accessories
are in proper and safe condition.
Warning and instruction labels atta-
ched to the machine contain important
information about safe operation.
Illegible or lost labels have to be repla-
ced.
Make sure that all covers
are fitted before starting to
sweep.
When sweeping in closed
rooms, provide for suffi-
cient ventilation.
Pinching and shearing ha-
zard. Provide for required
safe distance before lifting
or lowering the dirt hopper.
6
Safety Information
1 Safety Information
1.1 General Safety Information
Apart from the instructions contained
in this manual, the general safety
instructions and accident prevention
regulations, as imposed by law will
have to be complied with. Do not put
the Manual aside without reading it
even if you used similar sweepers
before. Take the time to read them
now and save time later. It will be of
essence to make yourself familiar with
all accessories and controls, as well
as their functions, before you start
working. Take time to read now and
save time later.
Machines with known defects must not
be used.
Prior to operation make yourself famili-
ar with all systems and controls and
"where they arrive". Avoid the mess of
having to read this book while trying to
run the machine.
Using the machine in areas with
explosion hazard, on public roads and
places is prohibited.
The operator has to use the machine
within its design limits.
Shut the motors down before transpor-
ting the machine.
Keep clear of hazard zone!
Before commencing work, the opera-
tor has to make sure that the Apex 49
and its accessories
are in proper and safe condition.
Warning and instruction labels atta-
ched to the machine contain important
information about safe operation.
Illegible or lost labels have to be repla-
ced.
Make sure that all covers
are fitted before starting to
sweep.
When sweeping in closed
rooms, provide for suffi-
cient ventilation.
Pinching and shearing ha-
zard. Provide for required
safe distance before lifting
or lowering the dirt hopper.
6
Safety Information
1.2 Safety and Warning Symbols
1.2.1 Generally Applicable Symbols
All paragraphs in this manual referring
to your personal safety, the safety of
your machine and the environment
protection are attributed one of the fol-
lowing warning symbols:
7
Sicherheitsinformationen
Hazardous for....
persons and
goods
the machine
the environment
Description
dangerous situation
caused by imprecise or non-observance of instructions or
prescribed work routine
important information on handling the Apex 47in order to
maintain operability
due to use of substances representing an inherent danger to
health of environment
Symbol
DANGER
CAUTION
Ecological hazard
1.2 Safety and Warning Symbols
1.2.1 Generally Applicable Symbols
All paragraphs in this manual referring
to your personal safety, the safety of
your machine and the environment
protection are attributed one of the fol-
lowing warning symbols:
7
Sicherheitsinformationen
Hazardous for....
persons and
goods
the machine
the environment
Description
dangerous situation
caused by imprecise or non-observance of instructions or
prescribed work routine
important information on handling the Apex 49 in order to
maintain operability
due to use of substances representing an inherent danger to
health of environment
Symbol
DANGER
CAUTION
Ecological hazard
1.3 Labels at the Machine
The following safety and information
signs are legibly attached to the
machine. Missing or illegible stickers
have to be replaced.
Folding apron (1)
Parking brake (2)
PowerBoss nameplate, front and rear (3)
Read and observe
operator's Manual (4)
Key switch (5)
Brake (6)
Noise performance (7)
82 dB (A)
8
Safty Information
Fig.1
1.3 Labels at the Machine
The following safety and information
signs are legibly attached to the
machine. Missing or illegible stickers
have to be replaced.
Folding apron (1)
Parking brake (2)
Minuteman nameplate, front and rear (3)
Read and observe
operator's Manual (4)
Key switch (5)
Brake (6)
Noise performance (7)
82 dB (A)
8
Safty Information
Fig.1
9
1.3.1 Apex 47Signs
Safety and information signs
24V label (8)
Battery charging (9)
The label is located under the seat
hood.
Rotating parts (10)
Cylinder broom wearing take-up (11)
Nameplate (12)
Safty Information
Fig.2
9
1.3.1 Apex 49 Signs
Safety and information signs
24V label (8)
Battery charging (9)
The label is located under the seat
hood.
Rotating parts (10)
Cylinder broom wearing take-up (11)
Nameplate (12)
Safty Information
Fig.2
Apex 47Signs
Continued
High-pressure cleaner (13)
Do not clean by means of
high pressure cleaner or va-
pour jet.
Apex 47type name (14)
Brake (15)
Pinching hazard (16)
Hydraulic fluid (17)
10
Safty Information
Apex 49 Signs
Continued
High-pressure cleaner (13)
Do not clean by means of
high pressure cleaner or va-
pour jet.
Apex 49 type name (14)
Brake (15)
Pinching hazard (16)
Hydraulic fluid (17)
10
Safty Information
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