User Manual
Table of Contents Instruction Manual Preface..........................................................................................................................................................03 Introduction................................................................................................................................................... 05 Proper use .........................................................................................................................................
Preface Dear customer, It is our desire that the excellent properties of the E 17e should justify the confidence you demonstrated Making this purchase. Before first operation of your E 17e read these instructions carefully. They will inform E 17e machine is an ideal machine to clean floors in large and medium areas like Offices, Hospital, Restaurant, Shopping Complexes and many commercial applications.
Prior to first operation, read the manual carefully and strictly comply with the instructions contained. Please be advised explicitly that we cannot accept any legal claims out of the contents of this manual. 2 If repair work has to be performed, make sure that only genuine spare parts are used since genuine spare parts only may guarantee continuous and dependable operation of your machine. Valid as for Nonember 2008 Minuteman International 14N845 U.
Introduction Proper Use The E 17e machine has been exclusively designed for floor cleaning, such as wet scrubbing and vacuuming .Whatever sort of use beyond the specified range will be deemed improper use: the manufacturer can not be held liable for consequential damages. The term of proper use also includes compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions about operation, maintenance and repair.
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. Any maintenance work has to be performed by an authorized Minuteman service workshop and confirmed in the “Maintenance certificate “which is the warranty document. The following is excluded from warranty: Natural wear and tear after overload, blown fuses and damages caused by inexpert handling and unauthorized modification of the machine.
General Safety Instructions General Safety Instructions Apart from the information contained in this manual, the generally applicable legal provisions for safety and prevention of accidents must be adhered to. Do not put this manual aside without having read it, even if you did already operate similar ground cleaning equipment before. Allow yourself the time to do so in order to safe time at a later moment. The operator is responsible for all persons in the working area.
Turn the motors off to protect the machine against unintended movements before leaving it unattended. Use genuine spare brushes as specified by the manufacturer. Use of other than the indicated brush types may affect Safety. When transporting the E 17e, shut down the motors of the working implements. The operator has to use the machine in accordance to its intended fields of application.
Using the machine on public roads and places is not admitted. Qualified personnel only are admitted to perform maintenance and repair work . Turn the machine off and disconnect the mains plug before cleaning and maintaining the machine, when replacing parts or when change over to another function. Do not clean the machine by means of vapour jet or high pressure cleaning equipment. Do not allow water to penetrate the electrical parts. The machine is splash-water proof (IPX3).
Transport Transport In order for the easy transportation of E 17e, it is recommended to lift up the brush head and squeegee as represented before transporting the machine. Handling of line cords Make sure that the line cords are not damaged by running over, squeezing, dragging , etc. The line cords shall be checked regularly with regard to damage and ageing. The machine must not be used unless the line cords are in proper condition.
Principle of Operation E 17e A squeegee and suitable brushes or pads are required for wet cleaning of hard floorings. The rotating brush scrubs the floor thoroughly, removing the dirt by means of suds, thus cleaning the floor. The soiled water is drawn in during the same cycle by means of the squeegee. This way the floor can be stepped on immediately afterwards, it is dry and clean. Useful advice for perfect work Prior to wet cleaning it is necessary to clean the floor.
How to take the Machine into operation Assembly When being supplied to you, the E 17e is packed in a cardboard box. The floor consists of a wooden platform where the machine is fixed by means of plastic straps. Open the box from its bottom side and remove it by pulling upwards. After detaching the plastic wraps, you now can follow the below 4 instructions. Rubber cap & screw I Owner’s personnel is not allowed to open the machine. Preparing for use 1.
Description 3. Close the body back and secure it with screws and Rubber caps. Remove the two tie-bolts outside the body of the Machine . 4. Take the machine out of the pallette carefully. Fit the drain hoses (2 Nos.) ensuring the position of hooked end of the hoses. Take the power cord through the cable retainer. You now can take machine from the platform.
Description Control panel Switches for Vacuum Motor and Brush A. ON/OFF Switch for Suction Turbine Is on when “A” is at position “ I “ Is off when “A” is at position “ o“ A B. ON/OFF Switch for Brush Motor Is on when “B” is at position “ I “ Is off when “B” is at position “ o“ C.
2. Cleaning solution discharge control Turn the lever up , to discharge the detergent and position the lever 4 suitably to achieve the desired flow of Detergent. 2 Lever 3 1 Turn down to close the detergent flow. 0 Important! Do not over-exert the lever; A gentle force is enough to close/open. Pedal for lifting the brush is used to lift and lower the brush. For lowering, first press the pedal a little to outside (unlock) and then allow it to move slowly Upwards.
Control for the speed of machine Pull the black knob a little. Take the knob to the left to increase the speed. Take it to the right to decrease speed. Leave the knob so that it locks in its place. The speed is adjustable in 4 steps. Raising / lowering the squeegee To lower the squeegee move the lever knob to your left. To raise the squeegee move the lever knob to your right.
Brushes/pads The E17e must be equipped with brushes from the accessories kit, as required by the degree of dirti and kind of ground. Installation of brush The tank should be empty. Lift the squeegee. Place the brush in front of the machine. Lower the brush head. Press the machine downwards at the rear end and move to above the brush so that the catch is positioned, as close as possible, over the center of the brush Lower the front end of the machine so that the catch is centred in the brush.
Turn on switch "B" for a short time in order to allow locking . Note: The brush must snap in immediately. A rattling noise indicates that the brush head is not correctly centered. Turn off switch "B”, correct position of brush head and turn on switch 'C' for locking. Now the brush is locked. repeat locking operation. Removal of brush Empty the tanks. Lift the squeegee and the brush. Turn on switch "B” for unlocking of Brush. Turn off the machine Press the rear end of the machine downwards.
Squeegee The E 17e is equipped with a squeegee with a working width of 750mm. The squeegee bracket group fixed to the E 17e, allowing swiveling and the oscilating movements. The squeegee, protruding at the side, evades obstacles in The machines path and is made swivel backwards. Note: Before starting to work, check the squeegee for possibly collected foreign matter and for proper condition. Mounting of squeegee (first time) 3 1 2 1. Knurled nuts 2. supporting strip 3.
Removal of squeege Lift the squeege Un screw the squeege knob(2) Removal the squeege towards the bottom side 2 Replacement of sealing strips The sealing strips can be removed Without needs of tools, as follows Remove the squeegee (refer to section "Removal of squeegee") 3 Unscrew the knob lip.(1) 1 Remove the supporting strips (2) And the sealing strips (3). Mount the new sealing strips by inverse sequence of operation. 1.squeegee 2.squeegee knob 3.
Taking into operation Filling of water Before starting to work, fill-in fresh water and detergent as described Below: Open the tank lid and tilt it to the Rear. max. 50°C Fill the fresh water tank with water (max 50°C) as required by the work and add to be done, detergent as specified by the manufacturer. Note: Use only detergent suitable for automatic machines (low foaming) if not, the suction turbine Can damage by formation of excessive quantities of foam.
Note: After lowering the brush move The E 17e immediately; Otherwise the brush might leave traces on the floor. Lift the squeegee during reverse travel. During work, the power supply cable Should be lying behind the operator. When passing over dormers with a height of more than 0.70in =10mm, The brush drive must be turned off and the brush must be lifted up. Caution : Danger when passing over the power supply cable while the brush is rotating.
Soiled and Fresh water tanks Fresh water tank The E 17e has soiled water tank and a fresh water (lye) tank. The filling capacity is 22 litres; . water temperature must not exceed 50°C .Soiled water is fed via the suction hose into the soiled water tank. Note: Do not collect any external water. Note: When work is finished both the soiled and the fresh water tanks on principle must be drained and rinsed in order to preclude formation of residues.
Draining of Soiled water tank Is used to drain the soiled water. Note : when work is completed, the soiled water tank to be drained and rinsed Draining of Fresh water tank Is used to drain the fresh water. Note : The tank requires rinsing at regular intervals Please follow the below Electrical Equipment The electrical equipment of the E 17e uses a mains voltage of 115 V/60 Hz AC. Easy access to brush motor and vacuum motor is possible after the upper part of the unit has been titled to upside.
Suction turbine require little maintance only;just the carbon brushes must be checked -renewed-after every 200 service hours. If there should be repeated cases of failure, look for the reason. Any work at the electrical system has to be carried out by specialized electricians only. Whenever performing work at the electrical system, disconnect the mains supply plug on principle. When work at the electrical system is finished, a safety test as per VDE 0701, sections 1 and 3, has to be performed.
Technical Specification Model E 17e Model No M 17115 Length with squeegee Width without/with Squeegee Height Brush Head Squeegee 1000 mm 450/750 mm 807/870 mm 430 mm 750 mm 1700 m 2/h Theoretical Performance Driving Speed Main wheel,dia/width Rear wheel,dia/width Volume of Fresh water tank Volume of soiled water tank Pump throughput, max Dead weight of machine Total weight, ready to operate,wet No of Brushes Brush Dia Brush Speed Brush contact pressure,max upto Vacuum-Air throughput Vacuum pressure Se
Maintenance Maintenance work Compliance with our recommendations concerning maintenance work will give you the certitude always having a machine at your disposal, which is ready to work and in good operating condition. It is better to take precautions than to repair damages - and less expensive! Please contact your local Minuteman distributor; the people there will be glad to perform that work for you. There well trained personnel and genuine Minuteman spare parts are at your disposal.
Service hours Maintenance work Daily every every 50 Check connection -extension cables and plugs for good condition; discard defective cables immediately. Empty and clean (rinse) the soiled water tank Check the sealing strips of squeegee for good condition. Check the squeegee for possibly collected foreign matter and clean it, if required Check the float for proper operation. Check the strainer in the fresh water tank , clean it as required..
Service hours Maintenance work Daily every 50 every every 100 200 Check the squeegee sealing strips for wear; renew them if required. Check the brush for tight fit and wear; renew them if required. Check the tank lid seal; renew it if required. Check the fresh water infeed to the brushes. Remove carbon dust from the suction motor ,Check the carbon brushes for easy Operation and wear, renew the carbon brushes as required.
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