E Division of Operator's Manual READ THIS BOOK CAUTION: Read the Operator's Manual before using the appliance. This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
Table of Contents Operator Safety Instructions .............................................................................................................................. 3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ................................................................................................................ 5 Symbols Used on MINI-MAX ............................................................................................................................... 6 Machine Control Panel ......
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine. WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury to you or to other personnel; property damage could occur as well. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel could result in damage or injury. Maintenance and repairs must be performed by authorized Clarke personnel only. WARNING: Any alterations or modifications of this machine could result in damage to the machine or injury to the operator or other bystanders. Alterations or modifications not authorized by the manufacturer voids any and all warranties and liabilities.
Introduction & Machine Specifications Introduction & Machine Specifications This is a floor cleaning machine which, using the mechanic abrasive action of two rotary brushes or two cylindrical brushes and the chemical action of a water-detergent solution, is able to clean any type of floor. During its advance movement, it picks up the removed dirt and the detergent solution which has not been absorbed by the floor.
Symbols Used On MINI-MAX 26/30/28 Parking Brake Brush Up/Down Horn Button Squeegee Up/Down On/Off Switch Hour Meter Forward/Neutral/ Reverse Switch Battery Meter Warning Label Solution Flow Valve Page -6- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Machine Control Panel Brush Up/Down Switch (see figure 1, Item A) To lower brush head, push the brush switch to the down position. To lower the brush head completely to the floor, continue to hold the switch in the down position until the travel stops (normal scrub position). The brush motors will start and solution will flow (provided the solution flow valve is turned “ON”) when the accelerator pedal is pressed and the machine begins to traverse.
Machine Controls and Features Recovery Tank Float The MINI-MAX is equipped with a float that blocks the vacuum port when the recovery tank is full. The vacuum motor will continue to run, but will produce a high pitch sound. The squeegee will no longer pick up water. If this should happen, raise the squeegee and empty the recovery tank. 2 1 The Traverse The MINI-MAX is equipped with an electronically controlled traverse system with variable speeds in forward and reverse. 1.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How To Handle the Packed Machine The machine is packed in a specific package provided on a pallet so that it can be moved with a forklift. WARNING: The packages cannot be placed on top of each other. How to Unpack the Machine 1. Remove the outer package. 2. The machine is fixed on the pallet with banding straps and wooden blocks to prevent movement during shipment. Remove the bands and blocks. 3. The MINI-MAX is shipped with the batteries already installed.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation Battery Maintenance The electrical power to operate the machine comes from the storage batteries. Storage batteries need preventative maintenance. WARNING: Correct Fill Working with batteries can be dangerous. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. NO SMOKING! To maintain the batteries in good condition, follow these instructions: 1. Keep the electrolyte at the correct level.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation How to Charge the Batteries WARNING: Charging the batteries in an area without adequate ventilation could result in an explosion. To prevent an explosion, charge the batteries only in an area with good ventilation. WARNING: Lead acid batteries generate gases which could explode. Keep sparks and flames away from batteries.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation (cont.) NOTE: To prevent permanent damage to the batteries, avoid their complete discharge. Never leave the batteries completely discharged, even if the machine is not being used. When recharging the batteries, keep the base support of the seat lifted. After every 20 recharging operations, check the level of the electrolyte and if necessary top off with distilled water.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation 4. After making adjustments, retighten the lock nut. 5. The amount of squeegee blade flare can be increased or decreased by adjusting the height of the two squeegee wheels (see figure 18). 6. Turn the squeegee wheel adjusting knobs clockwise to decrease the squeegee blade flare. 7. Turn the squeegee wheel adjusting knobs counter clockwise to increase the squeegee blade flare.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation 6. With the brush base in the up position, insert the brushes into the seat of the plate under the base until the three buttons fit into the holes of the plate (see figure 23). 7. Turn the brush so that the buttons are pushed towards the retaining springs until the brush is clamped into place. Figure 23 shows the correct direction to rotate the right side brush when installing the brush. 8.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation 5. Remove the clamping knobs and the side brush housings with skirts from the brush head unit. 6. Disconnect the solution hose quick connect coupling from the machine. 7. Loosen the two knobs on the clamping studs located on the left side of the machine. Rotate the two studs outward from the center of the brush head unit. 8. With the brushes still on the unit, carefully pull the brush head unit towards you and slide the unit out of the machine.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation (cont.) 6. Remove the side brush skirts by removing the hair pin and mounting pin (see figure 30 and 30A). 7. With the brush head unit in the up position, remove the removable brush support hub by pushing downwards and then pulling it outwards (see figure 31). 8. Insert the cylindrical brush into the brush head tunnel. Align and insert the brush onto the driver hub on the opposite end. 9. Insert the removable support hub into the brush.
How To Prepare the Machine For Operation 8. Loosen the two knobs on the clamping studs located on the left side of the machine. Rotate the two studs outward from the center of the brush head unit. 9. With the side skirts and brushes removed, carefully pull the brush head unit towards you and slide the unit out of the machine. How To Operate the Machine How to Operate the Squeegee and the Vacuum Motor The squeegee wipes the floor while the vacuum motor removes the dirty solution from the floor.
How To Operate the Machine (cont.) WARNING: Machines can ignite flammable materials and vapors. Do not use with or near flammables such as gasoline, grain dust, solvents and thinners. Only use a cleaning concentration recommended by the chemical manufacturer. WARNING: Clarke recommends a maximum water temperature of 120°F (49°C). Operating the Machine NOTE: Before scrubbing with the machine, become familiar with the operations and handling of the machine. Run the machine at the lowest traverse speed.
How To Operate the Machine Do These Procedures When You Begin Your Work Period 1. Make sure the key switch is in the “OFF” position. 2. Disconnect AC power from battery charger (follow charger instructions). 3. Disconnect the connector on the battery charger from the battery pack connector. 4. Join the connector from the batteries to the machine connector. 5. Make sure the filter screen (1) to the vacuum motor is clean and installed properly in the recovery tank (see figure 38). 6.
How To Operate the Machine (cont.) 6. Lower the squeegee. NOTE: The vacuum motor will turn on when the squeegee up/down switch is placed in the middle or lower position. 7. Lower the brush head until it reaches the full stroke down. NOTE: The brushes will start rotating only when the accelerator pedal is pressed. 8. Place the forward/neutral/reverse switch in the forward position. 9. Open the solution flow valve by lowering the lever.
How To Operate the Machine 3. Place the squeegee up/down switch in the middle position to raise the squeegee and allow the vacuum motor to continue to run. Allow the vacuum motor to run for another 20 seconds and then place the squeegee up/ down switch to the up position. This will shut the vacuum motor off. 4. Take the machine to a water drain. 5. Turn the key switch “OFF” and set the parking brake. 6. Remove the drain hose from the holding hook. 7.
Maintenance MAINTENANCE TO BE DONE EVERY WEEK WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Always empty the solution tank and the recovery tank before doing any maintenance. Keep all fasteners tight. WARNING: Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working near batteries. NO SMOKING! Do not put tools or other metal objects across the battery terminals or the tops of the batteries.
Maintenance 6. Clean the hose fitting in the recovery tank and spray water down the squeegee hose to clean out debris. 7. Remove the vacuum hose adapter from the top of the recovery tank by rotating it counter-clockwise and pulling it upwards (see figure 47). 8. Remove the filter and the float assembly from the recovery tank. 9. Rotate the filter inside the protection housing counter-clockwise and remove it. Figure 47 10. Thoroughly clean the filter and all of the component parts with water. 11.
Maintenance (cont.) Squeegee Maintenance Clean the squeegee with a jet stream of water and a damp cloth. Inspect the front and rear squeegee blades for wear. Readjust or replace if necessary. Front Squeegee Blade Replacement To replace the front squeegee blade, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine. 2. Remove mounting screws and front squeegee blade. Figure 50 3. Install new front squeegee blade and reinstall mounting screws. 4. Replace squeegee on machine.
HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE PROBLEM CAUSE Insufficient water onto the brushes The machine does not clean satisfactorily The solution flow valve is not open. Make sure the solution flow valve is open There is no water in the solution tank. Fill the solution tank. The solution filter is dirty. Clean the solution filter. A circuit breaker has tripped. Reset the circuit breaker. The brushes are worn. Check the brushes and replace if necessary.
Clarke® MINI MAX APPLICATIONS - 1/01 BRUSH HEAD APPLICATIONS Description Rotary Brush Head Unit Used For All types of floors with dirt and small amounts of solid debris. Cylindrical Brush Head Unit Surfaces that are littered with debris and shavings. These are collected into a hopper without obstructing the squeegee blades.
Clarke® MINI MAX ACCESSORIES - 5/02 ACCESSORIES Description Suction Hose Adapter 1½” / 2” Power Wand Kit Squeegee Tool w/Scrub Brush Clarke Care Kit Polydur Protectant Kit, Grease Gun Part No. 30108A 10488A 638856 14607A 50478A 55420A BRUSH HEAD UNITS AND PAD / BRUSH COMPONENTS Description 26” Brush Head Unit (Rotary) - Brushes not included 13” Pad Driver 13” Soft Polypropylene Brush 13” Medium Polypropylene Brush 13” Heavy Polypropylene Brush 13” Super Grit Brush Part No.
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Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Frame and Front Cover Assembly Drawing 12/02 Page -30- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Frame and Front Cover Assembly Parts List 12/02 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 Clarke® Operator's Manual Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Steering Assembly Drawing 12/02 Page -32- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Steering Assembly Parts List 12/02 Ref Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Wheel and Transaxle Assembly Drawing 2/02 Page -34- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Wheel and Transaxle Assembly Parts List 2/02 Ref 1 2 3 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 20 21 22 23 25 26 29 31 33 34 35 36 37 38 Clarke® Operator's Manual Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Brake Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -36- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Brake Assembly Parts List 3/01 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 73 Clarke® Operator's Manual Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Recovery Tank Assembly Drawing 12/02 Page -38- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Recovery Tank Assembly Parts List 12/02 Ref Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Seat and Solution Tank Assembly Drawing 5/03 Page -40- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Seat and Solution Tank Assembly Parts List 5/03 Ref Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Brush Head Carriage Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -42- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Brush Head Carriage Assembly Parts List 3/01 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 28 29 30 31 32 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 Clarke® Operator's Manual Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/30 Label 47 Label 47 Rotary Brush Head Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -44- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/30 Rotary Brush Head Assembly Parts List 5/03 Ref 1 1A 2 3 4 5 5A 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 13A 14 15 15A 16 16A 17 17A 18 18A 19 19A 20 20A 21 21A 22 22A 23 23A 24 24A 25 25A 26 26A 27 28 29 30 31 32u Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/30 Rotary Gear Box and Brush Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -46- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/30 Rotary Gear Box and Brush Assembly Parts List 3/01 Ref Part No. Description Qty 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 12 14 15 16 17 18 18A 19 20 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 32 34 35 36 37 38 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 64 65 68 69 70 Brush Flexible Coupling Spacer Flange Bushing Gasket Spacer Oil Seal Bearing Spring Spacer Clamp, Gearbox Support Key Bevel Gear Pair Left Red. Bevel Gear Pair Right Red.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 28 Label 61 Cylindrical Brush Head Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -48- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 28 Cylindrical Brush Head Assembly Parts List 5/03 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32u 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Squeegee Lift Assembly Drawing 2/02 Page -50- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Squeegee Lift Assembly Parts List 2/02 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 Clarke® Operator's Manual Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Squeegee Assembly Drawing 2/01 Page -52- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Squeegee Assembly Parts List 3/01 Ref 1 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 14A 15 15A 16 16A 17 17A 18 18A 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 Part No.
18A Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Electrical Panel Assembly Drawing 12/02 Page -54- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Electrical Panel Assembly Parts List 12/02 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 18A 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 35 36 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 Clarke® Operator's Manual Part No. 51697A 51698A 51699A 40224A 51721A 51722A 40219A 40220A 51723A 40221A 40235A 40236A Description Panel Fuseholder Bridge Contactor Bridge Support Motor Controller Battery Card Coupler Control Card Circuit Breaker, 8A Circuit Breaker, 3.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 36 Volt Battery Pack and Battery Charger BATTERY PACK COMPONENTS Part # 40136A 41217A 40177A 40189A 38720B Description Qty. Battery, 250 Ah - 6 Volt 6 Series Battery Cable, 16” 5 Battery Connector Cable 1 Battery/Charger Adapter Cable 1 Battery Spacer 1 Model All All All All All WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only. PARTS LIST FOR BATTERY CHARGERS 40506A - 36 Volt D.C., 25A, 115 Volt A.C.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/28/30 Vac Motor Assembly #45019A 2/01 13 18 2 1 14 4 3 6 15 5 16 7 8 14 9 15 19 14 10 11 17 12 Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Part No. 51913A 54809A 53905A 85303A 40830A 51914A 50618A 53100A 902679 902648 Description Clip (optional) Housing Fan Screw - 8-32 x 3/8 Carbon Brushes Clamp Bracket Disc Bearing - Ball Bearing - ball, radial Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Qty 2 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 Ref # 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Part No.
Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/30 Electrical Connection Diagram 1/02 Page -58- Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX
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Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -61- Electrical Schematic 1/02 (continued from page 60) Clarke® MINI-MAX 26/30
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Clarke® Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -63- Electrical Schematic 1/02 (continued from page 62) Clarke® MINI-MAX 28
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Clarke® LIMITED U.S. WARRANTY This Clarke Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke's Maintenance and Operations instructions. The warranty period is subject to the conditions stated below.
