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Scarab Magnum Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2 MAIN FEATURES OF A TYPICAL SCARAB SWEEPER SIDE L-P WATER PUMP LOCKER LOADING & STRAINERS HATCH WATER TANK DOOR Scarab Merlin WANDER HOSE FUEL TANK EXTERNAL HOPPER WATER TANK LEVEL GAUGE & DOOR CONTROLS ALWAYS ON NEARSIDE OF VEHICLE RIGHT HAND...
  • Page 3 Original Issue ..... Dec. 2004 Amdt.1 ....... Aug. 2005 This manual is published by the Technical Publications Department of Scarab Sweepers Limited and every effort is made to ensure that the information it contains is correct at the time of publication. Due to a policy of continuous development, however, the Company reserves the right to alter the specification and to supply when so altered without reference to illustrations and descriptions in this manual.

  • Page 4: General Information

    MAGNUM ........

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Draining & Cleaning the Water Strainers ..............35 Manual Greasing ......................36 Recommended Lubricants & Consumables..............38 Fluid Levels........................38 SCARAB PARTS & SERVICE PROVIDERS................. 39 LEGIONELLA STATEMENT ....................40 ENGINE SPEED-CONTROLLER INSTRUCTIONS ........Inside Rear Cover Operator’s Manual Original Issue - 28 November 2006...

  • Page 6: Health And Safety Advice

    THE FOLLOWING POINTS ARE OBSERVED AT ALL TIMES: • AT NO TIME SHOULD UNQUALIFIED PERSONNEL BE PERMITTED TO OPERATE OR WORK ON THE SCARAB SWEEPER. • BEFORE DRIVING THE VEHICLE ENSURE THAT ALL RELEVANT VEHICLE CHECKS HAVE BEEN CARRIED OUT, THAT ALL EQUIPMENT IS STOWED AND THAT THE BRUSHES HAVE BEEN RAISED.

  • Page 7: Explanation Of Switch Operating Symbols

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS ADDITIONAL SAFETY ADVICE SYMBOLS CHECK IN NEUTRAL CHECK ALL FIRM LEVEL USE CAB OR DO NOT VEHICLE SWITCHES CLEAR TO GROUND HOPPER DRIVE WITH BEFORE OFF BEFORE RAISE BODY ONLY SAFETY PROP BODY UP DRIVING STARTING...
  • Page 8 HOPPER BODY - RAISE / LOWER SAFETY INTERLOCK - HOPPER & REAR DOOR REAR DOOR - OPEN REAR NOZZLE OPTION ON MAGNUM PLUS ONLY REAR NOZZLE - RAISE / LOWER REAR NOZZLE - TILT REAR WORK LIGHTS - ON / OFF...

  • Page 9: Lcd Screeen Information

    * All switches EXCEPT Panel ON/STANDBY, Work-lights and Beacons are disabled. OPERATING ADVICE Please remember, the information provided in this handbook is designed to ensure that the Scarab sweeper operates both safely and efficiently. A poorly maintained machine will become unreliable, inefficient and potentially dangerous. Always observe the recommended maintenance and safety related advice provided.

  • Page 10: The Canbus System

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS THE CANbus SYSTEM (* INDICATES OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The CANbus system comprises two control panels (main and auxiliary) and a number of control nodes (normally seven). The system controls and monitors all sweeper functions and maintains a log of various operating parameters such as operating hours and any fault conditions that might occur.

  • Page 11: Description Of Main Control Panel

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS MAIN PANEL SWITCH DESCRIPTIONS Switch functions are described from Left to Right and Top to Bottom. NOTE: Switches that are fully enabled ONLY when the Master Switch is ON or Sweep Mode is ON are identified by the following symbols.
  • Page 12 SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS HYDROSTATIC GEARBOX SWITCH - Press to engage hydrostatic drive. There are two LEDs: the RED LED indicates when the vehicle is in conventional drive mode and the GREEN LED indicates when the vehicle is in hydrostatic drive mode.
  • Page 13 SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD SCREEN) FUNCTION IS NOT APPLICABLE MAIN PANEL IN THIS SWEEPER CONFIGURATION AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE H-P SPRAYBAR When in Sweep Mode: RAISE/LOWER * H-P WATER PUMP * UPPER LINE = FAN SPEED...
  • Page 14 SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS LEFT HAND WORK-LIGHTS - Press to turn the work-lights ON. The red LED illuminates when the feature is selected. NOTE: Please refer to Page 16 for details on pre-setting the brush air pressure- regulator for use with the following four control switches.
  • Page 15 SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY (LCD SCREEN) FUNCTION IS NOT APPLICABLE MAIN PANEL IN THIS SWEEPER CONFIGURATION AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE H-P SPRAYBAR When in Sweep Mode: RAISE/LOWER * H-P WATER PUMP * UPPER LINE = FAN SPEED...

  • Page 16: Description Of Auxiliary Control Panel

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS REAR WORK-LIGHTS SWITCH - Press to turn on the rear-mounted work-lights. The red LED illuminates while the feature is active. HOPPER LOWER SWITCH - Press and hold down simultaneously with the safety interlock switch to lower the hopper. the red LED will remain illuminated until the hopper is fully in the lowered position.
  • Page 17 SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY FUNCTION IS NOT APPLICABLE (LCD SCREEN) IN THIS SWEEPER CONFIGURATION MAIN PANEL AMBIENT LIGHT SENSOR HYDROSTATIC DRIVE H-P SPRAYBAR When in Sweep Mode: RAISE/LOWER * H-P WATER PUMP * UPPER LINE = FAN SPEED...

  • Page 18: Rear-Mounted Nozzle Option

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS REAR-MOUNTED SUCTION NOZZLE OPTION It is possible to equip the Magnum Plus model with a special rear door assembly that incorporates a pair of rear-mounted suction nozzles and their associated high-pressure water spray bars. The inclusion of this option in the vehicle specification requires a different main control panel to the standard layout.

  • Page 19: Additional Controls And Instruments

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS ADDITIONAL CONTROLS & INSTRUMENTS CAUTION: Do not exceed a pressure of 2.5 bar when adjusting brush pressure settings. Failure to comply could result in damage to the pneumatic system. - Used AIR-PRESSURE REGULATOR to adjust the amount of up/down- thrust applied to the brush(es) ¤.

  • Page 20: Operating Modes

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS OPERATING MODES There are two driving modes, Normal & Hydrostatic (Sweep), these are selected using the SWEEP MODE switch on the control panel. This switch has to LEDs, one green and one red. These are used to indicate which drive mode is currently in operation as follows: •...

  • Page 21: Suction Fan Boost-Setting

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS 9. Press the Brush Master Switch (located on the auxiliary control panel) to start and deploy the pre-selected sweeping equipment. To stop and stow the sweep gear, press the switch again. The sweeping equipment will raise to the stowed position.

  • Page 22: Selecting Normal-Drive Mode

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS SELECTING NORMAL DRIVE MODE 1. To return to Normal Drive, proceed as follows: Bring the vehicle to a complete stop and apply the hand brake. Press the Brush Master Switch to lift all sweeping equipment to the stowed position.

  • Page 23: Discharging The Hopper (Tipping)

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS DISCHARGING THE HOPPER (TIPPING) OPERATING THE REAR DOOR WARNING: ENSURE THAT ALL PERSONNEL ARE CLEAR OF THE DOOR. CAUTION Ensure that the suction fan is turned OFF and that there is room for the door to open fully.

  • Page 24: Operating The Hopper

    DO NOT DRIVE THE VEHICLE WHILE THE HOPPER IS RAISED. CAUTION: MAGNUM PLUS with Rear Suction Nozzles Only - the hopper will not tilt unless the rear door is in the OPEN position. The hopper controls are sited both inside the cab and externally. The in- cab controls are located on the main sweeper panel.

  • Page 25: External Controls

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS USING THE EXTERNAL CONTROLS 1. To raise the hopper, press and hold the Hopper Raise button until the hopper is in the fully raised position. The hopper warning light (RED), on the sweeper panel, will illuminate and remain lit while the hopper is up.

  • Page 26: Using The Auxiliary Hydraulic Pump

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS USING THE AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC PUMP In the event of hydraulic system failure, an auxiliary (manually operated) hydraulic pump is fitted, to enable the rear door and hopper to be operated manually. This is located on the Left Hand side of the vehicle, adjacent to the hopper suction spigot.

  • Page 27: Hopper

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS HOPPER (ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OPERATIONAL) WARNING THE HOPPER PROP MUST ALWAYS BE USED WHEN THE HOPPER IS IN THE RAISED POSITION. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. BEFORE RAISING THE HOPPER, ENSURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS ON FIRM, LEVEL GROUND AND THAT THERE ARE NO OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS.

  • Page 28: Wander Hose & Wander Boom

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS WANDER HOSE & WANDER BOOM Scarab truck-mounted sweepers are equipped with either the standard Wander Hose, or the optional rear-mounted Wander Boom. USING THE WANDER HOSE 1. Press the brush master switch on the auxiliary control panel to stop and any active equipment.
  • Page 29 SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS 3. Rotate the wander boom switch clockwise to Position 1 ON (Fig. 7). The blanking flap will open and the dust suppression spray jets will start. The wander boom is now ready for use. WANDER HOSE...

  • Page 30: Using The Low-Pressure Water Pump

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS USING THE LOW-PRESSURE WATER PUMP CAUTION Unless the ground is wet, always use the dust suppression sprays. Before using the dust suppression system, ensure you have sufficient water in the tank. Select the spray jets and sweep pattern you require.

  • Page 31: Using The Optional High-Pressure Water Pump

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS USING THE OPTIONAL HIGH-PRESSURE WATER PUMP WARNING HIGH PRESSURE WATER CAN BE HAZARDOUS, ALWAYS WEAR GOGGLES OR SUITABLE EYE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING WITH HIGH PRESSURE WATER. EXERCISE EXTREME CARE WHEN USING THE LANCE, DO NOT DIRECT THE JET AT OTHER PEOPLE.

  • Page 32: Oil Level / Draining / Priming

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS OIL LEVEL 1. The level of the oil in the pump’s crankcase should be checked on a regular basis (See “RECOMMENDED OPERATOR’S ROUTINE MAINTENANCE” on page 31.)and topped up as necessary. There is a combined filler cap/dipstick on the top of the pump body (Refer to Fig.
  • Page 33 SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS This system is not intended as an alternative to the normal fan cleaning procedures (see Page 33), but as an aid to this process. Regular use of the system will greatly enhance fan performance by reducing the rate at which dirt is allowed to build up on the impellor blades and fan case.

  • Page 34: Recommended Operator's Routine Maintenance

    RECOMMENDED OPERATOR’S ROUTINE MAINTENANCE It is important that the following routine maintenance procedures are carried out as directed. This will help to ensure that your Scarab Unidrive Sweeper performs at the optimum level of safety and efficiency. Refer to the paragraphs immediately following this schedule and to the Table of Contents (Page 2) for more detailed information.
  • Page 35 Detailed instructions covering the servicing of your Scarab sweeper are published in Scarab Workshop Manual Z028603. The fitting of genuine Scarab parts is highly recommended. The use of alternatives might compromise the performance and reliability of your sweeper and could invalidate your warranty.

  • Page 36: Key Maintenance Procedures

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS KEY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CLEANING THE SUCTION FAN AND SCREENS WARNINGS: FAILURE TO COMPLY COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY. 1. BEFORE WORKING ON THE MACHINE POSITION IT ON FIRM, LEVEL GROUND, APPLY HANDBRAKE AND, IF REQUIRED, RAISE THE HOPPER, STOP ENGINE &...

  • Page 37: Suction Nozzle Clearances

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS 8. With the rear door shut, direct additional water onto the screens below the fan inlet cone, from an open side-access flap, until only clean water is expelled from the fan casing. SUCTION NOZZLE CLEARANCES Inspect the suction nozzle flaps to verify that they are in good condition and do not show excessive wear.

  • Page 38: Draining & Cleaning The Water Strainers

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS DRAINING & CLEANING THE WATER PUMP STRAINERS Both the low-pressure and, if fitted, the high-pressure water pump are fitted with strainers to ensure that foreign matter does not enter the pump. The following steps detail the recommended cleaning procedure.

  • Page 39: Manual Greasing

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS MANUAL GREASING & LUBRICATION Carry out manual greasing in accordance with the appropriate schedule (Page 31). and by referring to Fig. 15 Suction Nozzle Assembly Side Brush Assemblies Hopper Ram (Viewed from Above) Door Hinge Pivot Rod x2...
  • Page 40 PLATE LOCATION SPRAY BAR VALVE LEFT HAND SECOND HOPPER SIDE BRUSH RAISE BUTTON (RHD ONLY) LEFT HAND AUXILIARY HAND PUMP SUCTION NOZZLE Fig. 16 Main Features of a Typical Scarab Truck-mounted Sweeper Operator’s Manual Original Issue - 28 November 2006...

  • Page 41: Recommended Lubricants & Consumables

    RECOMMENDED LUBRICANTS AND CONSUMABLE PARTS DESCRIPTION SPECIFICATION QUANT SCARAB PART Hydraulic Oil Derwent 32 5 litres 005005 Hypoid Gear Oil (Scarab Transfer Box) 85W/90 5 litres 005003 Multi-purpose grease (Grease Points) Super Lithium 2 400 g 005007 Motor Oil (for High-pressure Water Pump)

  • Page 42: Scarab Parts & Service Providers

    SCARAB HYDROSTATIC TRUCK-MOUNTED SWEEPERS SCARAB PARTS & SERVICE PROVIDERS AUSTRALIA ITALY SCOTLAND Rosmech Sales & Service Pty. Ltd Sicas Euroclean Srl. Applied Sweepers Ltd. 30 Stanbel Road 20089 ROZZANO (ML) Bankside, Falkirk SALISBURY PLAIN SA 5019 Via Silvio Pellico.2 FK2 7XE...

  • Page 43: Legionella Statement

    • Direct sunlight. RECOMMENDATIONS The water dust-suppression system used on all Scarab sweepers is of a TOTAL LOSS type i.e. there is no re-cycled water stored on the vehicle. Provided that the water tank is replenished regularly with mains water, the...
  • Page 44 OPERATOR’S NOTES...
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  • Page 48 Scarab Sweepers Limited Pattenden Lane, Marden, Kent TN12 9QD Telephone: 01622 831006 Fax: 01622 832417 International: +44 1622 831006 International +44 1622 832417 e-mail: scarab@scarab-sweepers.com Web site: www.scarab-sweepers.com Publication Z030376 © Scarab Sweepers Limited 2005...

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