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Striker 2840 Parts List - PN 220868 - Printed in USA 03/18/08

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  • Page 1 Operating Manual ROPEL Striker 2840 Parts List - PN 220868 - Printed in USA 03/18/08...
  • Page 2 This manual is furnished with each new ONFLOOR. It provides necessary operating and preventive maintenance instructions. Read this manual completely and understand the machine before operating or servicing the machine. This machine will provide excellent service. However, the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if: The machine is operated with reasonable care.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    RADIAL AT OPERATOR MANUAL Page SAFETY PRECAUTIONS OPERATION OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY COMPONENT LOCATION ATTACHING THE SWEEPER TO THE FORKLIFT 9-11 GENERAL SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION SWEEPING 13-14 MAIN BROOM ADJUSTMENT SIDE BROOM ADJUSTMENT EMPTYING THE HOPPER 17-19 REMOVING THE SWEEPER FROM THE FORKLIFT 20-21 SWEEPER TROUBLESHOOTING MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 4 The following precautions illustrated herein are 3. When using machine: imperative for safe machine operation: - Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. WARNING: To warn of hazards or - Do not carry passengers on unsafe practices which could result machine.
  • Page 5 The following safety labels are mounted on the FOR SAFETY machine in the locations indicated. If these or any label becomes damaged or illegible, install a new label in its place. 1. Do Not Operate Machine: -Unless Trained And Authorized. -Unless Operation Manual Is Read.
  • Page 6 90-88008 WARNING Keep Away From Belt Drive WARNING Keep Away From Belt Drive DECAL, BELT WARNING WARNING Keep Away From Belt Drive...
  • Page 7 WARNING Stay Clear Of Hopper DECAL, HOPPER WARNING WARNING Stay Clear Of Hopper 90-88006 WARNING Keep Away From Belt Drive DECAL, BELT WARNING WARNING Keep Away From Belt Drive WARNING WARNING Keep Away Stay Clear From Of Hopper Belt Drive DECAL, BELT WARNING DECAL, HOPPER WARNING...
  • Page 8 WARNING WARNING Keep Away Keep Away From Fan From Belt Drive Inlet DECAL, FAN WARNING DECAL, BELT WARNING WARNING WARNING Keep Away Keep Away From From Fan Belt Drive Inlet WARNING Stay Clear Of Hopper DECAL, HOPPER WARNING...

  • Page 9: Operation

    OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY The operator’s responsibility is to oversee daily maintenance and checkups of the machine to ensure safe and effective mechanical operation. The operator is expected to inform service personnel when required maintenance schedules occur as stated in the MAINTENANCE section of this operators manual.

  • Page 10: Component Location

    MAIN BROOM DOOR...

  • Page 11: Attaching The Sweeper To The Forklift

    ATTACHING THE SWEEPER TO THE FORKLIFT NOTE: Do not use this sweeper on forklifts with forks that are more than 1219mm (48 in.) long. FOR SAFETY: When not in use, the sweeper must be stored on a flat, level surface. The wheels must be chocked to prevent movement of the sweeper.
  • Page 12 7. Be sure that the two vertical plates on the sweeper mounting tube are in contact with the fork mounting rack of the forklift. 8. Perform the following steps using both mounting straps. 9. Fully open the ratchet handle, as shown, to unlock the restraining strap.
  • Page 13 14. Remove the retaining pin from the front support leg, raise the support leg, and reinstall the retaining pin. 15. Drive slowly to the sweeping area.

  • Page 14: General Sweeping And Brush Information

    GENERAL SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION Pick up oversized debris before sweeping. Flatten or remove large boxes from aisles before sweeping. Pick up long pieces of wire, string, twine, etc., which can become entangled in the brooms or broom hubs. For the most efficient operation, plan your sweeping in advance. Arrange long runs with a minimum of stopping and starting.

  • Page 15: Sweeping

    SWEEPING 1. Raise the sweeper only high enough to clear the ground and drive slowly to the sweeping area. FOR SAFETY: Do not raise the sweeper off of the ground unless the body of the sweeper is in line and centered with the fork tube.

  • Page 16: Sweeping

    FOR SAFETY: Before leaving the forklift, stop on a level surface, set the forklift parking brake, turn off the forklift and remove the key. 5. Lower the main broom lever into the locking slot. 6. Begin sweeping. OPERATION ON INCLINES Drive the sweeper slowly on inclines.

  • Page 17: Main Broom Adjustment

    OPERATION MAIN BROOM The main broom sweeps debris into the debris hopper. Check the main broom daily for damage or wear. Remove any debris found tangled on the main broom or main broom hubs. Check the main broom daily for proper adjustment.

  • Page 18: Side Broom Adjustment

    SIDE BROOMS The side brooms move debris from the edges of the sweeping area into the path of the main broom. Check the side brooms daily for damage or wear. Remove any debris found tangled on the side brooms or side broom drive hubs. Check the side brooms daily for proper adjustment.

  • Page 19: Emptying The Hopper

    EMPTYING THE HOPPER 1. Slowly move the sweeper forward until the sweeper is positioned over the debris container or debris dumping site. FOR SAFETY: Do not raise the sweeper off of the ground unless the body of the sweeper is in line and centered with the fork tube. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, Make sure adequate clearance is available before raising sweeper.
  • Page 20 4. Dismount the forklift. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving the forklift, stop on a level surface, set the forklift parking brake, turn off the forklift and remove the key. WARNING: Moving hopper may cause injury or death. Be sure that the area under and around the hopper is clear before emptying the hopper.
  • Page 21 8. Place the release cable into the channel, and replace the hopper release T-handle into its retaining clip. 9. Raise the sweeper enough so that the lowered hopper will clear the top of the debris container. 10. Slowly back the sweeper away from the debris dumping site.

  • Page 22: Removing The Sweeper From The Forklift

    REMOVING THE SWEEPER FROM THE FORKLIFT 1. Remove the retaining pin from the front support leg, lower the support leg, and reinstall the retaining pin. 2. Position the raised sweeper over the sweeper storage location. FOR SAFETY: When not in use, the sweeper must be stored on a flat, level surface.
  • Page 23 10. Chock the sweeper tires to prevent movement of the sweeper. 11. Raise the main broom lever into the “broom up” (top) position. This will raise the main broom off of the floor, and prevent flat spots from forming on the main broom.

  • Page 24: Sweeper Troubleshooting

    SWEEPER TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Remedy Poor Sweeping Performance Worn Broom(s) Replace Broom(s) Main and side brooms Adjust main and side adjusted properly brooms Main broom drive failure Check and replace faulty belt(s) or gearbox Check and replace faulty Side broom drive failure belt(s) or gearbox Debris wound around Free main broom hub(s)

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    REPLACING THE MAIN BROOM 1. When replacing the main broom, raise the main broom lever into the “broom up” (top) position. When rotating the broom end-for-end, leave the locking assembly in place, and lower the main broom lever until it contacts the top edge of the locking assembly.
  • Page 26 4. Remove the broom mounting plate. 5. Grasp the broom core and pull the broom out of the broom chamber. 6. Slide the new brush, or the existing brush, turned end-for-end, into the broom chamber. 7. Push the main broom onto the drive hub. Push and rotate the broom, until it fully engages the drive hub.

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Main Broom Taper

    ADJUSTING THE MAIN BROOM TAPER Main broom taper (one end of the main broom wears more, and so is smaller in diameter than the other end). This can be eliminated by adjusting the main broom bearing blocks. The sweeper must be on a smooth surface, and leveled.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Side Brooms

    REPLACING THE SIDE BROOMS 1. Remove the side broom retaining pin by pulling the pin keeper over the end of the retaining pin. 2. Slide the side broom off of the side broom drive shaft. 3. Remove the side broom drive hub and install it on the new side broom.

  • Page 29: Hopper Dust Filter

    HOPPER DUST FILTER The hopper dust filter filters the air pulled up through the hopper. The dust filter is equipped with a filter shaker to remove the accumulated dust. Operate the filter shaker before emptying the hopper and at the end of every work shift. Check and clean the filter every 100 hours of operation.

  • Page 30: Replacing The Hopper Dust Filter

    REPLACING THE HOPPER DUST FILTER 1. Open the filter access door. 2. Release the dust filter by loosening the two filter hold down knobs, and rotating the hopper retaining cams. 3. Lift and remove the dust filter. 4. Install the new or cleaned dust filter. Be sure that the filter is correctly positioned inside the three retaining bars.

  • Page 31: Skirts And Seals

    SKIRTS AND SEALS REAR SKIRT The rear skirt is located at the lower back side of the broom chamber. The adjustment of this skirt is particularly important. The operator will use this skirt when “quick” leveling the sweeper. Readjust the rear skirt when there is a 5mm (.19 in) gap between the skirt and the floor.
  • Page 32 MAIN BROOM DOOR SKIRT The main broom door skirt is located on the bottom of the right main broom door. The main broom door skirt should not contact the floor. It should clear the floor by 3mm (.12 in) when the sweeper is level.
  • Page 33 HOPPER TOP SEAL The hopper top seal is located inside the frame, above and in front of the main broom. The hopper top seal does not require adjustment. Check this seal daily for wear or damage. BROOM DOOR SEAL The broom door seal is located around the broom access opening Check this seal for wear or damage every 100 hours.

  • Page 34: Bearings

    HOPPER/FILTER SEAL The hopper/filter seal is located on the top of the hopper, between the hopper and sweeper frame. Check this seal for wear or damage every 100 hours. BEARINGS All pulley, broom, impeller, gearbox, and wheel bearings are greased and sealed for life of the bearing.

  • Page 35: Hopper Skid Block

    HOPPER SKID BLOCK The hopper skid block protects the corners of the hopper when lowering the sweeper. The hopper skid blocks are located under the bottom rear corners of the hopper. Check the skid blocks every 100 hours of operation. Replace the skid blocks when they are worn to a thickness of 32MM (1.26 in).

  • Page 36: Transportin The Machine

    TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE FOR SAFETY: Use a truck or trailer that will support the weight of the machine. NOTE: Empty the hopper before transporting the machine. 1. Using a suitable forklift, load the sweeper onto the truck or trailer. 2. Position the sweeper onto the truck or trailer as far as possible.

  • Page 37: Specifications

    GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES ITEM DIMENSIONS/CAPACITY LENGTH 1748.5 mm (68.8 in) WIDTH 1524.0 mm (60.0 in) HEIGHT 936.0 mm (37.0 in) MAIN BROOM DIAMETER 304.8 mm (12.0 in) MAIN BROOM LENGTH 965.2 mm (38.0 in) SIDE BROOM DIAMETER 457.2 mm (18.0 in) SWEEPING PATH WIDTH 1524.0 mm (60.0 in) HOPPER WEIGHT CAPACITY...
  • Page 38 Parts Manual ROPEL Striker 2840 Parts List - PN 220876 - Printed in USA 03/18/08...

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