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- Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL AND INSTALLATION GUIDE FOR DuraSweeper ® Snow Removal System DS-15-A-PORT DS-15-A-PERM DS-20-A-PORT DS-20-A-PERM This manual has been most recently updated: 20150422 (800) 433-2212 • Fax (817) 293-7570 9201 South Freeway • Fort Worth, TX 76140 www.bluffmanufacturing.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Disclaimer ............................. 1 Copyright ............................... 1 Cautions for Receiving this Product ...................... 1 Instructions for Removal of Unit From Truck ..................1 DuraSweeper by Bluff .......................... 2 ® Warnings ............................... 2 Safety Precautions ..........................3 Pre-Operation Hazard ........................... 3 Modification Hazard ..........................3 Exposure Hazard .......................... - Page 3 Changing The Brush Wafers ....................... 41 Brush Drive ............................42 Pulley ..............................43 Hoist Drive ............................44 Brush Idler ............................45 Carriage Wheel............................ 46 Electric Cable Carrier .......................... 47 Trouble Shooting ..........................48 Bluff DuraSweeper Snow Removal System Warranty ..............49 ®...
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Page 4: Disclaimer
, LLC ® DuraSweeper by Bluff Manufacturing reserves all copyright and other rights in this manual and the ® manual’s content. No part of this manual may be reproduced or used in any way without the written permission of Bluff Manufacturing, except as necessary to operate equipment of DuraSweeper by Bluff ®... -
Page 5: Durasweeper By Bluff
SAFETY OF YOU AND YOUR COWORKERS. READ AND UNDERSTAND THOROUGHLY. HEED THE WARNING AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS. Keep safety labels in good condition. If safety labels become missing or damaged, replacement safety labels are available from Bluff Manufacturing at 1-800-433-2212 (see also Safety Label Installation in Maintenance Section). DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Pre-Operation Hazard Read and understand this Operation Manual before operating or servicing the DuraSweeper ® by Bluff to ensure that safe operating practices and maintenance procedures are followed. • Contact Bluff Manufacturing or an authorized DuraSweeper Dealer for additional training. -
Page 7: Alcohol And Drug Hazard
DuraSweeper ® Remove all jewelry, tie back long hair and keep hands, other body parts and clothing away from moving/rotating parts. Stop the unit before beginning service. • If you must run the unit during maintenance procedures, make sure to keep bystanders clear of the unit. - Page 8 Illustration for Warning Label Page file locations: model - C:\Users\stevebales\Desktop\DuraSweeperManual\Inventor Model 5\DS-PortableStandard.iam drawing - C:\Users\stevebales\Desktop\DuraSweeperManual\Inventor Model 5\InstallationManualPrints\DS-PortableStandard-SafetyLabels.idw DuraSweeper ® PDF - C:\Users\stevebales\Desktop\DuraSweeperManual\Inventor Model 5\InstallationManualPrints\DS-PortableStandard-SafetyLabels.pdf 1. Pinch Hazard 2. Entanglement Hazard 1. Pinch Hazard 1. Pinch Hazard 1. Pinch Hazard DANGER PELIGRO DANGER Warning Label...
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Page 9: Durasweeper ® Specifications
Product Specifications Having the site ready for unit installation prior to unit arrival is critical to the timely and proper installation of the DuraSweeper by Bluff. The following pages detail unit specification, site ® preparation, tools, equipment, and training. DuraSweeper Specifications ®... -
Page 10: Product Specifications
DuraSweeper ® Product Specifications Unit Weight Package Part # Description Notes Size Image (Lb) Height: (21’ 3”) DuraSweeper Size dimensions do not include DS-BS-MOD 4300 Width: (14’ 6”) Base Module Anchor Package. Length: (27’ 7”) DuraSweeper, Actual color of drive may vary from Height: N/A DS-D15 Drive, 15 HP... -
Page 11: Ejected Material And Clear Lane
DuraSweeper ® Ejected Material and Clear Lane The volume of material to be removed can be significant. There are two critical factors to successful placement of the DuraSweeper at your location: ® 1. Having adequate space and means to remove the snow from the clear lane. 2. -
Page 12: Tools And Equipment
• Small wrench or socket set • Small hex wrench set Bluff provides wiring from the panel to the drives in accordance with National Electrical Code. Local or state code may vary. Please consult a licensed electrician and the regulations in your area to determine and source appropriate wiring, conduit, insulation and/or process required for your area. -
Page 13: Site Location Requirements - Permanent Model
The standard orientation ejects material away from the operator. The non-standard orientation, while not ideal, can be used. For permanent units Bluff recommends installing four Bluff bollards at the entrance and exit to prevent damage from vehicles. We also recommend two additional bollards to protect the electrical panel. -
Page 14: Pad Suggestion For Permanent Installation
DuraSweeper ® Pad Suggestion for Permanent Installation The concrete foundation pad for the structure is the most important structural preparation for the Bluff DuraSweeper . The suggested pads detailed in the following figures may not be sufficient for all site ®... -
Page 15: Suggested Concrete Pad Specification - Permanent Model Standard Layout
Standard Concrete Layout and Non-Standard Concrete Layout. Edge of bollard base plate should be recessed from all pad edges by at least 6". Note: Concrete piers can be used in place of concrete pads. Contact Bluff for additional information. -
Page 16: Suggested Concrete Pad Specification - Permanent Model Non-Standard Layout
Standard Concrete Layout and Non-Standard Concrete Layout. Edge of bollard base plate should be recessed from all pad edges by at least 6". Note: Concrete piers can be used in place of concrete pads. Contact Bluff for additional information. -
Page 17: Recommended Safety Barrier Equipment
, as well as the electrical panel. Below is a view of our suggestion for that protection. If ® you need assistance to obtain the bollards, please contact your Bluff dealer for a quote. The electrical panel should be secured and cables should be protected from vehicle damage. Power to the electrical panel should be protected from foot, vehicular, and environmental wear in the best manner the prevailing conditions on the site allow. -
Page 18: Parts & Assemblies
Some pieces are welded together and are considered a single part. Weldments are not considered Illustration for Parts and Assemblies Page wear parts, so damage to any weldment should be reported to Bluff Manufacturing or a Bluff Distributor immediately. Repairs to weldments will be subject to the judgment of the Bluff engineering team, file locations: model - C:\Users\stevebales\Desktop\DuraSweeperManual\Inventor Model 5\Layout.iam... -
Page 19: Installation On-Site
• Carefully read and understand all sections of this manual before attempting the installation. The pages listed below are also in the Pre-Installation Guide For Bluff DuraSweeper ® Ejected Material and Clear Lane Site Location Requirements –... -
Page 20: Recommended Tools
DuraSweeper ® Recommended Tools The following are recommended for this installation: • Boom Lift with a man basket with minimum 30’ lifting height and a minimum 8,000 lb. lifting capacity. • Two lifting slings are recommended when lifting the main structure. Slings need to have a minimum capacity of 2000 lbs. -
Page 21: Installation Of The Durasweeper ® By Bluff
1. The major assemblies will arrive strapped together on a large bundle. Carefully remove all the bands. Be especially careful to protect the motors, brush and electric panel from damage. Bluff recommends the individual assemblies be removed from the shipping bundle in a specific order. - Page 22 DuraSweeper ® 3. Bolt the Horizontal Beam/Hoist Assembly to the two columns. Note that the columns are identical and can be bolted to either side.
- Page 23 DuraSweeper ® 4. Carefully lift the unit using a boom lift. Lift from above with slings to avoid damage to the hoist motor or hoist spool. The unit can be lifted from either side. The hoist motor at the top of the horizontal bar sticks out the exit side of the clear lane.
- Page 24 DuraSweeper ® 5. With the unit in the raised position, align the Base Beam Assemblies to the columns. The Base Beams have two mount pads on one end and a single one on the other end. The ends with the two mount pads are to support the Ecology Blocks.
- Page 25 DuraSweeper ® 6. IMPORTANT - Make sure the bolts are inserted from the bottom so the nuts will be on top. This is essential to the stability of the Portable DuraSweeper unit whenever it is moved around the yard. ® Insert bolt from the bottom, nut will be on top.
- Page 26 DuraSweeper ® 8. Bolt each Brace to the column and base as shown. 9. Position the Brush Carriage Assembly onto the structure. Pay attention to the orientation of the Hoist motor and the Brush motor. They need to be positioned as shown. Be aware that the legs may be too close together if the completed unit was moved as described in step 7.
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Page 27: Portable Models
DuraSweeper ® 10. Install the Carriage Guide Brackets onto the Brush Carriage Assembly. Five bolts per carriage guide bracket. The completed brush assembly should now be fully installed onto the main column structure. It will be resting at the lowest position. Portable Models a. - Page 28 DuraSweeper ® c. Bolt one Ecology Block Platform to each base. IMPORTANT - Be sure to lower the jacks completely BEFORE placing the Ecology Blocks onto the Platforms. The Jacks are not designed to hold the weight of the Ecology Blocks. The DuraSweeper cannot be moved after placement of the Ecology Blocks.
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Page 29: Permanent Models
DuraSweeper ® Permanent Models a. Bolt a Base Anchor Bracket onto each end of both bases, then anchor to concrete. b. If needed, add Base Shims under each Column of each Base Beam Assembly. These shims are provided to fill the gap that may exist when the concrete is not level. Install as many shims as will fit, up to two thicknesses per side. - Page 30 DuraSweeper ® 12. Bolt the Electrical Panel Assembly onto the Base Beam Assembly. 13. Bolt on the Activation Bar as shown, and adjust the height with the four bolts and slots shown. 14. Bolt the Electric Cable Carrier Bracket onto the Carriage Guide Bracket as shown.
- Page 31 DuraSweeper ® 115. Bolt on the Electric Cable Carrier. See Electric Cable Carrier detail. Notice: The wiring that is provided meets national electric codes. The customer should comply with all local electrical codes and regulations. All electrical installation should be performed by a licensed electrician.
- Page 32 DuraSweeper ® 18. Install the lifting cable as described below: a. Attach one end of the main Lift Cable to the welded brackets of the Brush Carriage Assembly. Attach it on the side next to the Brush Motor by threading the end of the Cable around the welded Cable Attachment Bracket and secure it with two Cable clamps as shown.
- Page 33 DuraSweeper ® b. Thread the other end of the Lifting Cable through the pulleys and hoist spool. c. Install the threaded end of the Cable Take-up Mechanism into the hole in the welded bracket on the Brush Carriage Assembly so it goes through the welded bracket barely enough to install a washer and nut.
- Page 34 DuraSweeper ® d. Attach the other end of the cable to the Cable Take-up Mechanism. To do this, first insert the Cable Thimble into the Eye of the Cable Take-up Mechanism; then wrap the Cable around the Thimble and install two Cable Clamps as shown. Remove as much slack as you can remove by hand, and tighten the two cable clamps as shown.
- Page 35 DuraSweeper ® The motor side of the Brush Carriage Assembly may ride about an inch lower than the other side due to the added weight of the motor. It’s a good idea to balance this height difference. This can easily be done by adjusting the Cable Take-up Mechanism.
- Page 36 DuraSweeper ® 20. Install the Panel Back Plate to the Electric Panel Assembly with tek screws as shown. If you have any issues while assembling this unit, please call 1-800-433-2212 for assistance. Monday - Thursday: 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Friday: 7:30 a.m.
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Page 37: Main Panel Switch Locations
DuraSweeper ® Initial Testing Initial Testing after installation of the DuraSweeper by Bluff – (after the unit has been powered up) ® Main Panel Switch Locations 1. POWER DISCONNECT Switch. This should be left on at all times except for seasonal shutdown.* 2. -
Page 38: Upper Proximity Switch
DuraSweeper ® Upper Proximity Switch 1. Turn the key switch to MANUAL. 2. To proceed, the Brush Carriage Assembly needs to be located approximately midway between the Upper and Lower Proximity Switches. If it is, proceed to Step 3. If it’s not, turn the key switch to MANUAL and push the UP or DOWN button to position the Brush Carriage Assembly approximately midway between the Upper and Lower Proximity Switches. - Page 39 DuraSweeper ® lowering until it gets to the bottom limit. When at the bottom limit, the Hoist Drive will change direction and the Carriage will start rising. IMPORTANT: It is critical to make sure the Hoist Drive changes direction at the bottom limit. If the Lower Proximity Switch doesn’t detect the Carriage for any reason, the Brush Carriage Assembly will still move up because of the manner the cable is threaded through the Hoist Spool.
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Page 40: Standard Operation
DuraSweeper ® Standard Operation This will describe a typical operation. Warnings • Operation of the DuraSweeper should not be initiated without reading and understanding the ® information below. • Flying Debris Hazard! Vehicle operators should remain in vehicle and close all doors and windows while passing under the DuraSweeper . -
Page 41: Shut Down And Start Up Procedures
DuraSweeper ® Shut Down and Start Up Procedures Daily Shut Down At any time, the unit can be left on in an area that is not accessible by the public. There is no need to turn anything off. The SYSTEM POWER INDICATOR light will remain illuminated, indicating the DuraSweeper is powered up and ready for service. -
Page 42: Routine Maintenance
DuraSweeper ® 4. Attach the tow bars to the unit, and to a tow vehicle. Note - the tow bars should be attached to the end opposite the trailing casters (see step 5 below) 5. Make sure the two trailing casters are properly locked into the Jack Caster Shoe as shown. When the caster wheel is positioning exactly as shown, it will effectively prevent the caster from swiveling. -
Page 43: Long Term Storage
DuraSweeper ® 6. Make daily visual checks for cable wear before use. 7. Check cable pulleys for surface defects that could cause cable damage. 8. Check electrical enclosure seal condition monthly. Replace when needed. 9. Grease the brush bearings monthly. They are located on the opposite end of the brush shaft from the brush motor. -
Page 44: Changing The Brush Wafers
DuraSweeper ® 6. Check lifting cables for any damage, corrosion, kinking, broken or cut strands, etc. Replace if any damage is found. 7. Replace any Safety Labels or decals as necessary. 8. Re-connect power if necessary. All Electrical installation should be done by a certified electrician. If power re-connection is not needed, skip this step. -
Page 45: Brush Drive
DuraSweeper ® Brush Drive NOTE: INSTALL AND REMOVE SHAFT FROM DRIVE GEARBOX PER RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. BOLT STACKUP DS180-BS-12 SCALE 1/2 2.500 1/2-13 UNC - 2A HHCS HEX NUT, NYLOCK PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER TITLE DS-D15-001 Gearbox DS180-005-142 Assy - Brush Knuckle DS180-019-003 Drive Package, Key DS180-019-005... -
Page 46: Pulley
DuraSweeper ® Pulley BOLT STACKUP DS180-BS-19 SCALE 1/2 3.000 1/2-13 UNC - 2A HHCS HEX NUT, NYLOCK WASHER, FLAT PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER TITLE DS180-001 Weld - Column DS180-035 Weld - Pully Pin DS180-BS-19 Bolt Stackup PULLEY38500 Pulley... -
Page 47: Hoist Drive
DuraSweeper ® Hoist Drive NOTE: INSTALL AND REMOVE SHAFT FROM DRIVE GEARBOX PER RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. NOTE: INSTALL AND REMOVE SHAFT FROM DRIVE GEARBOX PER RESPECTIVE MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS. BOLT STACKUP DS180-BS-4 SCALE 1/2 BOLT STACKUP 2.000 DS180-BS-4 1/2-13 UNC - 2A SCALE 1/2 2.000 HHCS... -
Page 48: Brush Idler
DuraSweeper ® Brush Idler BOLT STACKUP DS180-BS-22 SCALE 1/2 3.000 1/2-13 UNC - 2A BOLT STACKUP DS180-BS-11 SCALE 1/2 HHCS HEX NUT, NYLOCK 3.500 9/16-12 UNC - 1A HEX NUT, NYLOCK HHCS PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER TITLE BRINGMNT4B200 Bearing BRINGTMNT4B200 Bearing DS180-004-002... -
Page 49: Carriage Wheel
DuraSweeper ® Carriage Wheel BOLT STACKUP DS180-BS-3 SCALE 1/2 5.000 3/4-10 UNC - 1A HHCS HEX NUT, NYLOCK PARTS LIST ITEM PART NUMBER TITLE DS180-004-006 Weld - Carriage Guide Bracket DS180-BS-3 Bolt Stackup WHEEL600200 Wheel... -
Page 50: Electric Cable Carrier
Energy Chain NRGYCHN13MB Energy Chain, Mounting Bracket, Female BOLT STACKUP DS180-BS-14 SCALE 1/2 1.000 FHCS 1/4-20 UNC - 2A HEX NUT - NYLOCK BLUFF Manufacturing DRAWN: DATE: 1/16/2015 1.500 9201 SOUTH FREEWAY FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76140 CHECKED: DATE: HHCS TITLE... -
Page 51: Trouble Shooting
As soon as the spinning brush contacts the truck, the remainder of the sweep cycle can be completed. Service - Please see your local Bluff distributor for parts and service or for a recommendation for approved technical services. -
Page 52: Bluff Durasweeper Snow Removal System Warranty
Bluff Manufacturing’s obligation under this warranty shall be limited to the repair, by Bluff Manufacturing or a Bluff Manufacturing authorized technician, or exchange of any part of parts which may prove defective under normal service within the time limitations set forth above, and which our examination shall disclose to our satisfaction to be defective. - Page 53 Thank You For Purchasing The Durasweeper By Bluff Manufacturing ® 9201 South Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76140 800-433-2212 www.bluffmanufacturing.com...
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