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Chariot CV28 Operating Instructions Manual

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iVacuum
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MODELS:
CV28
10125260
CVE28
10125160
BV
86037810 06/08/09
PRV NO. 980289
CVX28
CVXCD28
10125190
10125510
CVXE28
10125180
Read these instructions before using the machine
®
Operating Instructions (ENG)

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  • Page 1 ® iVacuum ™ Operating Instructions (ENG) MODELS: CV28 CVX28 CVXCD28 10125260 10125190 10125510 CVE28 CVXE28 10125160 10125180 Read these instructions before using the machine 86037810 06/08/09 PRV NO. 980289...
  • Page 2 Phone Number: _________________________________________________________________________________________ OVERVIEW The Chariot iVacuum™ is a battery powered, stand-on, wide area vacuum intended for ® commercial use. The Chariot iVacuum™ brushes and vacuums debris from carpeted ® surfaces and stores in vacuum bags. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Batteries............4-2 Warning Light – Option........5-65 Brush Deck............4-6 Serial Number ........... 5-67 Brush Replacement........... 4-7 Warranty Circuit Protection..........4-10 Vacuum motor........... 4-11 Drive Motor & Brake.......... 4-12 Transporting Machine ........4-15 Machine Troubleshooting........4-16 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 10/23/07...

  • Page 4: How To Use This Manual

    NOTE: If a service or option kit is installed on your machine, be sure to keep the KIT INSTRUCTIONS which came with the kit. It contains replacement parts numbers needed for ordering future parts. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 5: Important Safety Instructions

    This appliance has been designed for use with the brushes specified by the manufacturer. The fitting of other brushes may affect its safety. Do not use on surfaces having a gradient of over 10% (6 degrees). SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 6: Hazard Intensity Level

    Disconnect batteries before working on machine. Only qualified personnel should work inside machine. Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working on or near batteries. Avoid skin contact with the acid contained in the batteries. Never allow metal to lie across battery tops. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 7: Safety Label Location

    NOTE: 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. 500663 886037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 8: Technical Specifications

    Frame Construction Powder coated steel Electrical parking brake, sets automatically Brake whenever operator steps off platform or engages emergency stop. Minimum Aisle U-Turn Width 56 in. (1425 mm) Maximum Rated Climb And Descent Angle 9.5 degrees 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 01/03/07...
  • Page 9 The weighted root mean square acceleration at the operator’s arms was measured to be below 2.5m/s This was a tri-axial, third-octave-band measurement made during normal operation on a composite tile floor. The measurement and related calculations were made in accordance with ANSI S3.34-1986. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 03/27/08...

  • Page 10: How This Machine Works

    HOW THIS MACHINE WORKS The Chariot® iVacuum™ is a battery powered, self- The function of the operator control system is to propelled, carpet vacuum intended for commercial control the direction and speed of the machine. The use. The appliance vacuums debris and dirt from directional control system consists of the direction the carpet and collects it in a disposable bag.

  • Page 11: Components

    COMPONENTS Bag Access Lid Deck Lift Brush Deck Paper Bag Cloth Bag Pedal Platform Control Panel-Drive Rear Cover Control Panel-Vacuum Cover Control Housing Side Broom (Deluxe Only) Cover Lid 860386037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 12: Drive Controls

    DRIVE CONTROLS 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...
  • Page 13 Controls the direction of travel of the vehicle. The position of the switch indicates direction of travel. To travel forward, press the top of the switch. To travel in reverse, press the bottom of the switch. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...
  • Page 14 Drive Reset Switch must be pushed before machine will propel. 8. HORN BUTTON The horn is activated by pressing the horn button. 9. STEERING WHEEL The steering wheel turns the front wheel causing the machine to change direction. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...
  • Page 15 11. HOUR METER Records the number of hours the machine has been in operation. This information is useful in determining when to service the machine. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 16: Deck Controls

    To raise brush deck and stop vacuum motor and brushes, lift the lever from its lowered position. Side brush on deluxe model only. Deluxe Model The brush lift lever also raises and lowers the side broom. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 17: Machine Operation

    3. Check the position of the Directional Control Switch to make sure the machine will travel in the direction intended. 4. Press the Drive Reset Switch. 5. Press lightly on the throttle pedal with right foot. 3-10 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 18: Normal Vacuuming

    Overlap the brush path and avoid transporting over previously cleaned Lower the Brush Deck. areas. Drive machine forward to begin vacuuming. RECOMMENDED PATH Adjust the speed of the machine as necessary. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06 3-11...

  • Page 19: Changing Vacuum Bag

    3. Open cover lid and vacuum box lid. 4. Unzip cloth bag. PAPER BAG 13. Place a new paper bag into the cloth bag and CLOTH BAG push the rubber collar over the nozzle. 14. Close all lids and covers. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06 3-12...

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Remove vacuum bag and clear hose of debris with the brush. It may be necessary to clear the hose at vacuum shoe connection. Disconnect vacuum hose and clear hose. Check vacuum shoe for debris also. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 10/11/08...

  • Page 21: Batteries

    MAINTENANCE-BATTERIES Rear Cover Retainer Knob Batteries Rear Cover Battery Tray Battery Connector-Machine Battery Tray Latch 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...
  • Page 22 4. Test battery condition with a hydrometer at least times. once a week. 5. Ensure that all connections are tight and all corrosion removed. 6. Every 4 to 6 months, remove that batteries from the machine and clean the battery cases and battery compartment. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 01/16/07...
  • Page 23 Subtract (-) from the specific reading 0.004 (4 too high before charging, normal expansion rate points), for each 10°F (6°C) below 80°F (27°C). of the electrolyte may cause an overflow resulting in a loss of battery acid balance and damage the machine. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...
  • Page 24 Prepare a suitable site to place the batteries. 11. Install the rear cover. Attach suitable battery lifting device and lift batteries from the machine. Batteries are a potential environmental hazard. Consult your battery supplier for safe disposal methods. REAR OF MACHINE 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 25: Brush Deck

    MAINTENANCE-BRUSH DECK 1. Brush Deck Lift Cable 4. Side Broom (Deluxe) 2. Brush Door 5. Side Broom Lift Cable (Deluxe) 3. Brush Motor 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...
  • Page 26 1. Slide brush through door opening and onto drive shaft. Make sure it is fully seated and is driven by the deck system. 2. Install the brush door and deck side cover. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 08/20/07...
  • Page 27 There should be two rectangles with parallel sides. The width of the front and rear rectangle should be equal. CORRECT BRUSH PATTERN Even and Parallel Pattern 1"-1 1/2" INCORRECT BRUSH PATTERN Uneven Pattern 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 28: Brush Replacement

    NOTE: Failure to insure all brushes are released will result in motor failure. 8. Reset end cap and realign with scribe marks on motor barrel. Reinstall the two attach bolts from cap into base. 9. Maintain alignment between motor barrel base and cap. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 29: Circuit Protection

    30 Amp. Protects the brush motor. 30 Amp. Protects the propel motor. 3 Amp. Protects the machine controls. 3 Amp. Protects the side broom. 30 Amp. Protects the vacuum motor. 4-10 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

  • Page 30: Vacuum Motor

    Pull top clips from vacuum motor top brush retainers. Reverse steps to assemble. Remove and inspect brushes. Replace both if either is less than 3/8” (9.5 mm) long. Reverse steps to assemble. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06 4-11...

  • Page 31: Drive Motor & Brake

    MAINTENANCE- DRIVE MOTOR & BRAKE 1. Drive motor 2. Parking brake 3. Drive chain 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 10/29/08 4-12...
  • Page 32 To engage brake: 1. Mechanical over-ride engaged. Machine can be pushed or towed (slowly). 2. Push lever firmly in direction of arrow Note: There is an intermediate stop. Make sure lever is fully in the down position. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 10/29/08 4-13...
  • Page 33 ROLL PIN HEX HUB SMALL PIN OR SCREW 5. Remove brush cap. 6. Release brush from spring tension. Remove screw connecting brush wire lead to brush holder. Clean brush holder to insure free movement. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06 4-14...
  • Page 34 Use all four corners of the machine with the tie-downs running out opposite directions. Tie-downs must be attached to the transporting vehicle securely. TIE DOWN POINTS 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06 4-15...

  • Page 35: Machine Troubleshooting

    Bag full light on Replace bag or remove clog. Circuit breaker(s) tripped Reset circuit beaker(s) Low battery charge Charge battery Brush motors do not run, or run slowly Fault brush circuit or motor Check wires, connections and motor 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06 4-16...
  • Page 36 1. Main contactor welded or stuck open. 2. Main contactor driver fault. 3. Brake coil resistance too high. MAIN ON FAULT main contactor driver On fault 1. Main contactor driver failed closed. 4-17 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 05/27/08...
  • Page 37 3. Controller failure. * EEPROM FAULT EEPROM fault 1. EEPROM failure or fault. POWER SECTION power section fault 1. EEPROM failure or fault. FAULT 2. Short in motor or in motor wiring. 3. Controller failure. 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 05/27/08 4-18...
  • Page 38 NOTES: 4-19 86037810 CHARIOT® VACUUM 12/16/06...

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