Chariot® iVacuum™ brushes and vacuums debris from carpeted surfaces and stores in vacuum bags Warranty Registration Thank you for purchasing a Windsor product. Warranty registration is quick and easy. Your registration will allow us to serve you better over the lifetime of the product.
Sales Representative: The PARTS LIST section contains assembled parts illustrations and corresponding parts list. The parts lists Parts may be ordered from authorized Windsor include a number of columns of information: dealers. When placing an order for parts, the machine REF - column refers to the reference number on the model and machine serial number are important.
Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precaution must always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: Use only indoors. Do not use outdoors or expose to rain. Use only as described in this manual.
WHEN SERVICING MACHINE: Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing; jackets, shirts, or sleeves when working on the machine. Use Windsor approved replacement parts. Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep battery compartment open during charging.
Safety Safety Label Location These drawings indicate the location of safety labels on the machine. If at any time the labels become illegible, promptly replace them. 86244310 PRV NO. 500956 CAUTION LABEL 86252520 PRV NO. 80885 BATTERY CAUTION 86243830 (2) PRV NO.
Operations Techincal Specifications ITEM DIMENSION/CAPACITY Nominal Power (Basic) 1548 W Nominal Power (Deluxe) 1692 W Rated Voltage 36 Volts DC Rated Amperage (Basic) 43 amps Rated Amperage (Deluxe) 47 amps Batteries 3 X12 Volt 195-215 AH @ 20 hr. rate Battery Compartment Dimensions 21 in.
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Operations ITEM MEASURE Height 50.6 inches (1285 mm) Length 52.5 inches (1330 mm) Width without deck 26.5 inches (670 mm) Width of deck 32.5 inches (826 mm) Width with side broom (Deluxe only) 36.5 inches (927 mm) LENGTH WIDTH HEIGHT SPECIAL NOTES: This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or...
Operations The function of the operator control system is to control How This machine Works the direction and speed of the machine. The directional The Chariot® iVacuum™ is a battery powered, self- control system consists of the direction control switch, propelled, carpet vacuum intended for commercial use.
Operations 8. Deck Lift Components 9. Paper Bag 1. Bag Access Lid 10. Pedal Platform 2. Brush Deck 11. Rear Cover 3. Cloth Bag 12. Cover 4. Control Panel-Drive 13. Side Broom (Deluxe Only) 5. Control Panel-Vacuum 6. Control Housing 7.
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Operations 1. Key Switch 7. Drive Reset Button 2. Emergency Stop/Brake Switch 8. Horn Button 3. Directional Control Switch 9. Steering Wheel 4. Throttle Pedal 10. Battery Discharge Indicator 5. Operator Presence Pedal-Prior to Serial Number 11. Hour Meter (17*) 6.
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Operations 5. OPERATOR PRESENCE PEDAL - Prior to Serial Number (17*) This safety feature is designed to ensure that the operator has their left foot on pedal platform whenever machine is moving. The operator must have left foot on Operator Presence Pedal for machine to move. 6.
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Operations 10. BATTERY DISCHARGE INDICATOR Indicates the charge level of the batteries. The meter display is divided into 10 vertical bars. Bars illuminated on the far right indicate full charge. Bars flashing near the left side indicate the batteries should be recharged. Further operation of the machine could damage the machine or the batteries.
Operations Brush Lift Lever Deck Controls Brush Lift Lever Raises and lowers the brush deck and turns the vacuum motor on and off. To lower brush deck and start vacuum motor and brushes, lift the lever from its raised position. To raise brush deck and stop vacuum motor and brushes, lift the lever from its lowered position.
Operations Pre-run Machine Inspection Emergency Stop Procedures Do a pre-run inspection to find possible problems that 1. Release the throttle pedal by lifting right foot. could cause poor performance or lost time from break- 2. Turn machine power off with key switch by turning down.
Operations Normal Vacuuming To Begin Vacuuming Plan the vacuuming pattern in advance. The longest track is around the perimeter of the area to be cleaned. For efficient operation, the runs should be the longest When operating the machine around people, pay possible without turning or stopping.
Operations 6. Remove cloth bag lip from nozzle. To Stop Vacuuming 7. Remove cloth band and paper bag together from 1. Raise the brush deck, which turns off brushes and vacuum box. vacuum. 8. Remove paper bag from cloth bag and dispose of 2.
Maintenance Service Schedule BEFORE AFTER EACH MAINTENANCE EACH WORK WORK 50 HRS 100 HRS 200 HRS PERIOD PERIOD Check water level of batteries after charging; add distilled water if necessary Check that the vacuum box lid seal tightly Visually check for damaged or worn tires. Check vacuum hose connections.
Maintenance Batteries (Wet Cell Only) The batteries provide the power to operate the When servicing machine, avoid contact with machine. The batteries require regular maintenance to battery acid. keep them operating at peak efficiency. The machine batteries will hold their charge for long periods of time, but they can only be charged a certain Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Maintenance Checking Battery Specific Gravity Charging Batteries Use a hydrometer to check the battery specific gravity. When servicing machine, avoid contact with battery acid. Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep covers open when charging.
Maintenance 5. Replace the battery caps, and leave them in place Changing Batteries while charging. Stop the machine in a clean area next to the charger. 6. Unplug the battery connector from the machine. Turn off machine. SAFTEY: When charging, connect the charger to the SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing the machine;...
Maintenance Brush Deck Brush Installation The dual cylindrical head is designed to agitate the The front and rear brush are opposite in brush pattern carpet while vacuuming. The first scrubbing brush and must be installed in the correct orientation. turns in a clockwise rotation when viewed from the right of operator's side of machine.
Maintenance Brush Deck Adjustment Leveling the Brush Head Brush deck adjustment consists of one adjustment to Leveling the brush head is accomplished by adjusting make the pattern of equal width between front and rear the lower links at the point the deck arms attach to the brushes.
Maintenance Do not use a pressure washer to clean around the Brush Motor Carbon Brush Replacement brush motors. Use tap pressure only. 1. Scribe alignment mark on motor barrel to motor cap. Remove two bolts. To Replace Brush Motor 2. Remove end cap from motor. 1.
Maintenance CIRCUIT BREAKERS Circuit Breakers Circuit breakers interrupt the flow of power in the event of an electrical overload. When a circuit breaker is tripped, reset it by pressing the exposed button. If a circuit breaker continues to trip, the cause of the elec- trical overload should be found and corrected.
Maintenance To Remove Vacuum Motor 1. Remove rear cover. Disconnect batteries before working on machine. Only 2. Remove two screws from top of control panel and qualified personnel should work inside machine. four screws from side of control panel housing. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working on or near batteries.
Maintenance Electric Parking Brake Engagement To disengage brake: SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on a level surface, turn off machine and remove key. Electric Brake Engagement This machine is equipped with an electric parking brake. The brake automatically engages and keeps the machine from moving whenever the operator steps off the platform or when emergency stop is engaged.
Maintenance 7. Install new brush and reinstall connecting screw Drive Motor Carbon Brush Replacement and lead. 8. When all new brushes are installed. Place all in retracted position, held into brush holder by spring Do not use a pressure washer to clean around the tension.
Maintenance Pushing Machine Preparation for Loading/Unloading Trailer The machine may be pushed for short distances at Before loading or unloading machine from trailer, brush speeds not to exceed 5 mph. Be careful to avoid head must be in the up position before loading. damaging machine.
Maintenance Troubleshooting PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION No power to machine Battery disconnected Check all battery cable connections Emergency shut-off activated Reset Faulty key switch Replace switch Little or no propel Low battery charge Charge batteries Machine turned on with pedal not in Allow pedal to return to neutral.
Maintenance Propel Circuit Board Troubleshooting Curtis 1228 LED DIAGNOSTICS- Basic and Cylindrical During normal operation, with no faults present, the status LED is steadily on. If the controller detects a fault, the status LED provides two types of information. First, it displays a slow flash (2 Hz) or a fast flash (4 Hz) to indicate the severity of the fault. Slow-flash faults are self-clearing;...
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Maintenance PROGRAMMER LCD DISPLAY EXPLANATION POSSIBLE CAUSE CODE 1. Misadjusted throttle. PROC/WIRING FAULT HPD fault present for >10 sec. 2. Broken throttle pot or throttle mechanism. 1. Electromagnetic brake driver BRAKE ON FAULT brake On fault shorted. 2. Electromagnetic brake coil open.