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Sweepster VRS Series Manual

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VRS/VS Series
Vacuum Ready Sweeper
Vacuum Sweeper
With Patented Volumizer
Sweepster Serial Number_________________________
Manual Number: 51-4019
Release Date: December 17, 2008
Serial Number 0836012 & Up
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800-456-7100 www.paladinlcg.com Sweepster 2800 N. Zeeb Rd., Dexter, MI. 48130 United States of America

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  • Page 1 VRS/VS Series Vacuum Ready Sweeper Vacuum Sweeper With Patented Volumizer Sweepster Serial Number_________________________ Manual Number: 51-4019 Release Date: December 17, 2008 Serial Number 0836012 & Up 800-456-7100 www.paladinlcg.com Sweepster 2800 N. Zeeb Rd., Dexter, MI. 48130 United States of America...
  • Page 2 Notes...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of CoNTeNTS INtRoDUctIoN ............................4 SAfety StAteMeNtS ..........................4 GeNeRAL SAfety PRecAUtIoNS......................5-6 SAfety SIGNS & LAbeLS .........................7 SeRvIce & RePAIR - SAfety ........................8 oPeRAtIoN ..............................8 StoRAGe ..............................10 PRoDUct INfoRMAtIoN ........................11 LUbRIcAtIoN PoINtS ..........................12 MAINteNANce ............................13 RePLAcING bRUSh SectIoNS ......................14 AttAchING/ADJUStING chAINS ......................15 voLUMIZeR ..............................15 MAINteNANce ScheDULe ........................16 MAINteNANce RecoRD .........................17...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    If you have any questions about information in this CaUTioN! THiS SiGNal WoRD iS USeD manual or need to order parts, please call, write, fax WHeRe MiNoR iNJURy CoUlD or e-mail SweePSteR. ReSUlT if THe iNSTRUCTioNS aRe NoT folloWeD PRoPeRly. Sweepster 2800 North Zeeb Road...

  • Page 5: General Safety Precautions

    GeNeRal SafeTy PReCaUTioNS GeNeRal SafeTy PReCaUTioNS WaRNiNG! PRoTeCT aGaiNST flyiNG WaRNiNG! ReaD MaNUal PRioR To DebRiS iNSTall Always wear proper safety glasses, Improper installation, operation, goggles or a face shield when driving or maintenance of this equipment pins in or out or when operation could result in serious injury or causes dust, flying debris, or any death.
  • Page 6 GeNeRal SafeTy PReCaUTioNS GeNeRal SafeTy PReCaUTioNS CoNTiNUeD CoNTiNUeD • wear safety glasses, protective clothing, and use a sound piece of • wear the protective clothing cardboard or wood when equipment specified by the tool searching for hydraulic leaks. manufacturer. Do NoT USe yoUR HaNDS! See illUSTRaTioN.

  • Page 7: Safety Signs & Labels

    4. Safety signs are available, free of charge, from 4. Apply the safety sign to the position shown in your dealer or from SweePSteR. the diagram above and smooth out any bubbles.

  • Page 8: Service & Repair - Safety

    Repair damaged or loose lines, tubes and hoses. tire rating. Leaks can cause fires. See your SweePSteR •Remove from the sweeping area all property dealer for repair or replacement parts. that could be damaged by flying debris.
  • Page 9 Run the prime mover and sweeper at a low idle. •before leaving the operators area for any check for hydraulic leaks or other problems and reason, lower the sweeper to the ground. Stop make corrections, if necessary, before using the the prime mover engine, set the brakes and sweeper.

  • Page 10: Storage

    SToRaGe brush, engine & Travel Speeds vary brush, engine and travel speeds to match sweeping conditions. NoTiCe! Do not store the sweeper with weight on the brush. weight will large areas deform the bristles, destroying the sweeping effectiveness. when sweeping a large area, such as a parking lot, make a path down the middle and sweep to both Do not store polypropylene sides.

  • Page 11: Product Information

    PRoDUCT iNfoRMaTioN Specifications and Model views 1201 lbs ( vRS 60 ) Maximum weight with 1294 lbs ( vRS 72 ) bucket 1385 lbs ( vRS 84 ) 60 inches ( vRS 60 ) Actual Sweeping width 72 inches ( vRS 72 ) 84 inches ( vRS 84 ) Maximum Length 69 inches ( all models )

  • Page 12: Lubrication Points

    lUbRiCaTioN PoiNTS the following grease fittings should be greased before each use. See figure for locations. 1. caster ( 2 fittings) 2. bucket Pivot ( 1 fitting each )

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    MaiNTeNaNCe brush Pattern A properly adjusted brush offers the best sweeper performance. to check the brush pattern: 1. Move the sweeper to a dusty, flat surface. 2. Set the prime movers parking brake and leave the engine running. 3. Start the sweeper at a slow speed; then, lower it so the boom arms bottom out.

  • Page 14: Replacing Brush Sections

    RePlaCiNG bRUSH SeCTioNS 1. Remove four motor mount screws. Retain hardware for reinstallation. Remove motor mount. 2. Detach four bearing mount screws from side plate. Retain hardware for reinstallation. 3. Lift sweeper body leaving core on ground. 4. Remove the core hat plate. Retain hardware for reinstallation.

  • Page 15: Attaching/Adjusting Chains

    aTTaCHiNG CHaiNS 1. Install the sweeper to the prime movers quick attach mounting. 2. Attach chains to SSL grab bars using one 5/16 quick link. 3. Attach chains to sweeper using one 5/16 wide jaw quick clip per side. (figure 1) Leave the chains loose with equal slack in both sides.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule

    (Prime Mover)- check Level - check cleanliness Hardware -tighten oil Cleanliness Requirements NoTiCe - All hydraulic fluid shall be filtered before use in any SweePSteR product to obtain the ISo cleanliness standard of 17-14 or better, unless explicitly specified otherwise.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Record

    MaiNTeNaNCe ReCoRD Date Performed by Comments Maintenance Procedure Performed...

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    TRoUbleSHooTiNG brush Head assembly Problem Possible cause Motor for pick-up broom will not operate Auxiliary hydraulics control on prime mover is activated in the wrong position hoses improperly connected to prime mover hoses on prime mover are obstructed hoses on broom are obstructed the motor has failed Sluggish broom operation Insufficient oil flow from the prime mover...
  • Page 19 TRoUbleSHooTiNG Hydraulic assembly Problem Possible Cause excessive hydraulic oil temperature Low hydraulic oil level on the prime mover hydraulic hoses are obstructed hydraulic oil is dirty quick couplers are loose hydraulic quick coupler leaks quick coupler poppet is unseated...

  • Page 20: Vrs Body Assembly

    VRS boDy aSSeMbly item Part Qty Description item Part Qty Description 03-5224 Hose, 1/2 x 96, 10MOR, 10FFS45 32. 07-7024 Washer, Belleville, 1.063 x 1.496 07-0156 Washer, Flat, Gr8, 1/2 33. 07-7157 Chain, 1/4 x 66 Links, Gr43 07-0244 Pin, Linch, 1/4 34. 09-0066 2ft Hose, LP, 1 Fiber Braid 07-1714 Screw, HHC, Gr8, 5/16-18 x 1 35. 105840 Washer, Fender 07-1762 Washer, Lock, Split, Medium, 1/2, 5ft 36. 13-10060 12 Finger, Apron 07-1762 Washer, Lock, Split, Medium, 1/2, 6ft 07-1762 Washer, Lock, Split, Medium, 1/2, 7ft 37.

  • Page 21: Vrs Body Assembly

    VRS boDy aSSeMbly...

  • Page 22: Vrs Motor Assembly

    VRS MoToR aSSeMbly item Part Qty Description 03-1939 fitting, 10Mb-10Mf 03-5613 Motor, 28.3, cID, 1.25, 3k 07-0244 Pin, Linch, 1/4 07-1044 Pin, cotter, Gr2, 5/32 x 1 1/2 07-3747 washer, Lock, Split, Medium, M10 07-3749 Screw, hhc, cL10.9, M10-1.50 x 30mm 07-3754 washer, flat, cL10.9, M12 07-3756...

  • Page 23: Vrs Core Assembly

    VRS CoRe aSSeMbly item Part Qty Description 07-3617 Nut, Insert, hex, M6 x 1 07-3730 washer, Lock, Split, Medium, M6 07-3731 Screw, hhc, cL10.9, M6-1 x 30mm 4. 13-15657-5 weld, core, 8, 5ft 13-15657-6 weld, core, 8, 6ft 13-15657-7 weld, core, 8, 7ft 13-15662 Plate, Section Retainer...

  • Page 24: Vrs Bearing Assembly

    VRS beaRiNG aSSeMbly item Part Qty Description 07-0244 Pin, Linch, 1/4 07-1044 Pin, cotter, Gr2, 5/32 x 1 1/2 07-2950 bolt, carriage, cL8.8, M8-1.25 x 20mm 07-3737 Nut, hex, cL10, M8-1.25 07-3738 washer, Lock, Split, Medium, M8 07-3747 washer, Lock, Split, Medium, M10 07-3749 Screw, hhc, cL10.9, M10-1.5 x 30mm 07-3754...

  • Page 25: Vrs Volumizer Assembly

    VRS VolUMiZeR aSSeMbly item Part Qty Description 07-3734 Screw, hhc, cL10.9, M6-1 x 45mm 07-3737 Nut, hex, cL10, M8-1.25, 5ft 07-3737 Nut, hex, cL10, M8-1.25, 6ft 07-3737 Nut, hex, cL10, M8-1.25, 7ft 07-3738 washer, Lock, Split, Medium, M8, 5ft 07-3738 washer, Lock, Split, Medium, M8, 6ft 07-3738 washer, Lock, Split, Medium, M8, 7ft...

  • Page 26: Vrs Gutterbroom

    VRS SiNGle GUTTeRbRooM item Part Qty Description 01-0704 Gutterbroom, ecolo, 13 woodback, Poly 01-0523 Gutterbroom, ecolo, 13 woodback, wire 03-3481 fitting, Adapter, hP, 1/2MfS, 7/8MoR 03-4440 hose, 1/2 x 126, tc, 1/2ffS, 1/2ffS 03-4624 fitting, 8Mf-10ff 03-3577 hose, .5 x 150, 8ff-8ff, 3k Replacement Part for 03-5611 : 03-5611 Motor, 24.6, cID...
  • Page 27 VRS SiNGle GUTTeRbRooM Assembly 28-10323...
  • Page 28 VRS DUal GUTTeRbRooM item Part Qty Description 01-0704 Gutterbroom, ecolo, 13 woodback, Poly 01-0523 Gutterbroom, ecolo, 13 woodback, wire 03-3481 fitting, 10Mb-8Mf 03-3820 hose, .5 x 110, 8ff-8ff, 3k 03-5146 hose, .5 x 48, 8ff-10ff45, 3k Replacement Part for 03-5611 : 03-5611 Motor, 24.6, cID 03-5643...
  • Page 29 VRS DUal GUTTeRbRooM Assembly 28-10324 12 20 21 32 22 14 23 15 10 26 36 20 21...

  • Page 30: Vrs Dust Suppression Kit

    VRS DUST SUPPReSSioN KiT item Part Qty Description 03-0076 fitting, Nipple, bP, close, 3/8 03-0457 fitting, barb, Nylon, 3/8, 3/8MP 03-0819 fitting, Reducerbushing, hP, 1/2, 3/8 03-1226 fitting, barb, hP, 5/8, 1/2MP 03-1326 Pump, water, 2.1gpm, 12 volt, 7amp, 35psi 07-0343 Switch, toggle, 2 Positions 07-0413...
  • Page 31 VRS DUST SUPPReSSioN KiT Assembly 28-9140, No tank...
  • Page 32 VRS DUST SUPPReSSioN KiT item Part Qty Description 03-0076 fitting, Nipple, bP, close, 3/8 03-0152 fitting, Nipple, bP, close, 1/2 03-0457 fitting, barb, Nylon, 3/8, 3/8MP 03-0819 fitting, Reducerbushing, hP, 1/2, 3/8 03-1226 fitting, barb, hP, 5/8, 1/2MP 03-1326 Pump, water, 2.1gpm, 12 volt, 7 amp, 35psi 03-2558 Pump, water, 2.1gpm, 24 volt, 3.5amp, 60psi 03-1392...

  • Page 33: Vrs Dust Suppression Kit

    VRS DUST SUPPReSSioN KiT Assembly 28-9139 12 volt Assembly 28-9193 24 volt üüüüü...

  • Page 34: Vs Body Assembly

    VS boDy aSSeMbly item Part Qty Description item Part Qty Description 31. 07-7024 Washer, 1.063 x 1.496 03-5224 Hose, .5 x 96, 10FF45-12MB, 3.5K 32. 07-7157 Chain, 1/4 x 66 Links, Gr43 07-0156 Washer, Flat, Gr8, 1/2 33. 09-0066 Hose, 1 Fiber Braid, 2 ft Long 07-0244 Pin, Linch, 1/4 34. 105840 Washer, Fender 07-1714 Screw, HHC, Gr8, 5/16-18 x 1 35. 13-10060 12 Finger, Apron 07-1762 Washer, Lock, Split, Medium, 1/2, 5ft 07-1762 Washer, Lock, Split, Medium, 1/2, 6ft 36. 13-11734 Weld, Pin, 1 x 8, with Hole 07-1762...
  • Page 35 VS boDy aSSeMbly...

  • Page 36: Vs Gutterbroom Assembly

    VS SiNGle GUTTeRbRooM aSSeMbly item Part Qty Description 01-0704 Gutterbroom, ecolo, 13, Poly 01-0523 Gutterbroom, ecolo, 13, wire 03-3481 fitting, Adapter, hP, 1/2MfS, 7/8MoR 03-4440 hose, 1/2 x 126, tc, 1/2ffS, 1/2ffS 03-4624 fitting, 8Mf-10ff 03-5377 hose, .5 x 150, 8ff-8ff, 3k 03-5611 Motor, 24.6, cID Replacement Part for 03-5611 :...
  • Page 37 VS SiNGle GUTTeRbRooM aSSeMbly Assembly 28-10325...
  • Page 38 VS DUal GUTTeRbRooM aSSeMbly item Part Qty Description 01-0704 Gutterbroom, ecolo, 13 woodback, Poly 01-0523 Gutterbroom, ecolo, 13 woodback, wire 03-3481 fitting, Adapter, hP, 1/2MfS, 7/8MoR 03-3820 hose, .50 x 110, 8ff-8ff, 3k 03-5146 hose, .50 x 48, 8ff-10ff45, 3k Replacement Part for 03-5611 : 03-5611 Motor, 24.6, cID...
  • Page 39 VS DUal GUTTeRbRooM aSSeMbly Assembly 28-10326 12 20 21 32 22 14 23 15 10 26 36 20 21...
  • Page 40 bolT ToRQUe SPeCifiCaTioNS NoTe - Nylock nuts are utilized when greater resistance to vibrating loose is required, and greater operating temperatures are not a factor. In addition, like lock nuts, nylock nuts have a safety feature that if the bolt does vibrate loose, the nut will remain on the screw. Install nylock nuts to the standard torque shown above.

  • Page 41: Bolt/Hydraulic Torque Specifications

    HyDRaUliC ToRQUe SPeCifiCaTioNS face Seal: assembly, Tube to fitting NoTiCe - face seal fittings have the most reliable sealing method and therefore, should be used whenever possible. installation 1. Make sure threads and sealing surfaces are free of burrs, nicks, scratches, or foreign materials. 2.
  • Page 42 HyDRaUliC ToRQUe SPeCifiCaTioNS Straight Thread o-ring fitting: assembly, fitting to Port NoTe - Straight thread o-ring fittings are utilized to adapt hydraulic systems to motors, pumps, cylinders, and valves. installation (adjustable fitting) 1. Make sure threads and sealing surfaces are free of burrs, nicks, scratches, or any foreign materials. 2.

  • Page 43: Glossary

    GloSSaRy angle or angle assembly - portion of the sweeper lift cylinder - means of raising the brush head assembly hydraulically. that allows the brush head assembly to angle. bP - black pipe. lps - liters per second. brush head assembly - assembly that includes the M - male.
  • Page 44 GloSSaRy section - single brush wafer. section set - replacement brush wafers. sprinkler system - system that sprays water ahead of the sweeper used to reduce dust. sprinkler tank - assembly that includes the water reservoir and mounting used in a sprinkler system. stands - devices designed to keep the components off the ground when the sweeper is dismounted.

  • Page 45: Warranty

    WaRRaNTy limited Warranty except for the excluded Products as described below, all new products are warranted to be free from defects in material and/or workmanship during the warranty Period, in accordance with and subject to the terms and conditions of this Limited warranty. excluded Products.

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