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A431096 2018 1 EN 2016-
Operator's Manual for Attachment
Collecting broom 1500
Product number
Collecting Broom 1500
- with side brush
- with side brush and watering system
Collecting broom 1500 2018 1
A35602
A35918
A35919

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  • Page 1 English Collecting broom 1500 2018 1 Operator's Manual for Attachment Collecting broom 1500 Product number Collecting Broom 1500 A35602 - with side brush A35918 - with side brush and watering system A35919 www.avanttecno.com A431096 2018 1 EN 2016-...
  • Page 2 Collecting broom 1500 2018 1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Collecting broom 1500 2018 1 CONTENTS 1. FOREWORD ............................4 Warning symbols used in this manual ..........................5 2. DESIGNED PURPOSE OF USE ......................6 3. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE ATTACHMENT ............7 Personal protective equipment ........................... 9 4. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................10 Safety labels and main components of the attachment..................
  • Page 4: Foreword

    If you sell or transfer the equipment, be sure to hand over this manual to the new owner. If the manual is lost or damaged, you can request a new one from your Avant dealer or from the manufacturer.
  • Page 5: Warning Symbols Used In This Manual

    5 (40) Warning symbols used in this manual The following warning symbols are used throughout this manual. They indicate factors that must be taken into account to reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to property: WARNING: SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL This symbol means: “Warning, be alert! Your safety is involved!”...
  • Page 6: Designed Purpose Of Use

    Consult your nearest Avant service point if necessary. The collecting broom 1500 is not designed for any other use than specified and must not be used for any other purposes than intended.
  • Page 7: Safety Instructions For Using The Attachment

    Never lift or move an unlocked attachment.  The Collecting broom 1500 is designed to be used by one operator at a time. Do not WARNING let others near the danger area of the equipment when it is in use.
  • Page 8 8 (40)  Make sure to use only an attachment that is in good condition. Check the attachment thoroughly in regular intervals. Do not modify the attachment in a manner that would affect its safety. It is prohibited to drill holes on the attachment, and welding or other means of fixing hooks or other objects on the attachment is strictly prohibited.
  • Page 9: Personal Protective Equipment

    9 (40) Risk of crushing - Never allow anyone to get under a lifted attachment or loader boom. Keep in mind that the loader boom can be lowered or tilted even if the engine has WARNING been shut down (crushing hazard). The loader is not intended to be left to keep a load elevated for longer periods.
  • Page 10: Technical Specifications

    10 (40) 4. Technical specifications Table 2 – Collecting broom 1500 - Technical specifications Product number A35602 A35918 A35919 Working width: 1500 mm ~1810 mm ~2100 mm Total width: 1818 mm 2000 mm 2100 mm Side brush - standard/available: Option...
  • Page 11: Safety Labels And Main Components Of The Attachment

    11 (40) 4.1 Safety labels and main components of the attachment Listed below are the labels and markings on the attachment. They must be visible and readable on the equipment. Replace any unclear or missing label. New labels are available via your retailer or contact information provided on the cover.
  • Page 12 2 pcs. A423077 Identification plate Table 4 - Collecting broom 1500 - Main components Frame, including collecting box OptiFloat quick attach plate mechanism Support wheel, 3 pcs Support wheel adjustment on each wheel...
  • Page 13: Attaching The Attachment

    Do not stay in the area between the attachment and the loader. Mount the attachment only on level surface. WARNING Never move or lift an attachment that has not been locked. Avant quick coupling system: Step 1:  Lift the quick attach plate locking pins up and turn them backwards into the slot so that they are locked in the upper position.
  • Page 14: Connecting And Disconnecting Hydraulic Hoses

    5.1 Connecting and disconnecting hydraulic hoses On Avant loaders the hydraulic hoses are connected using the multi connector system. If you have an Avant 300-700 series loader with the conventional quick couplers and wish to change to the multi connector system, contact your Avant dealer or service point for instructions or installation services.
  • Page 15 15 (40) Keep all fittings as clean as possible; use the protective caps on both the attachment and the loader. Dirt, ice, etc. may make using the fittings significantly more difficult. Never leave the hoses hanging on the ground; place the couplings onto the holder on the attachment.
  • Page 16: Electric Connection

    16 (40) 5.2 Electric connection Electric functions of the attachment: The pump of the optional Water spraying system is electric. The electric water pump of the Water spraying system can be controlled with the standard electric harness that is supplied with the attachment, or with the Attachment control switch pack of the loader.
  • Page 17 17 (40) If your loader is  equipped with the attachment control switch pack, and  the loader is manufactured after 2016: If the loader is equipped with the attachment control switch pack, and the electric socket integrated in the multiconnector, the electric harness of the attachment is connected when the multiconnector coupled.
  • Page 18: Storage / Transport Support Brackets

    18 (40) 5.3 Storage / transport support brackets The broom shaft is connected in a way that allows it to move, so that the broom will always be pressed against the ground with correct force. To prevent the constant pressure from permanently bending the bristles when the broom is not used, there are storage supports located inside the side covers, on both sides of the broom.
  • Page 19: Using The Broom

    19 (40) 6. Using the broom Check the attachment and the operating environment once more before starting to work, and that all obstacles have been removed from the operating area. Quick inspection of the equipment and the operating area before use are parts of ensuring safety and the best performance of the equipment.
  • Page 20: Checks Before Use

    20 (40) 6.1 Checks before use Before starting work, remove large items that can’t be collected with the broom from the working area.  Drive carefully on uneven terrain and note the effect of heavy load at the front of the loader to the ...
  • Page 21: Operator Qualification

    21 (40) 6.2 Operator qualification Anyone who intends to use the collecting broom must: Know the intended use of the attachment.  Know how to use the loader safely in different operating conditions.  Read and always follow the instructions concerning the use of the attachment in this operator's ...
  • Page 22 22 (40) Operate the controls of the loader and its attachment in a careful and smooth manner, and avoid sharp turns and sudden changes in speed or direction whenever using the collecting broom. Direction of operation: The broom is intended to rotate only to its normal operating direction so that the broom will function as collecting broom.
  • Page 23: Optifloat

    23 (40) 6.3.1 OptiFloat® The attachment is equipped with a mechanical floating system, which enables efficient operation on uneven terrains. Floating refers to a linkage that allows the attachment to follow the contours of the ground surface without moving the loader boom. OptiFloat® allows the attachment to tilt sideways as well and eliminates the need for floating of the loader boom.
  • Page 24: Adjusting Operating Height

    24 (40) 6.5 Adjusting operating height The operating height of the broom can be adjusted with the plastic sleeves on the vertical axles of the support wheels. Suitable setting depends on the operating area and the material being handled, and the height should also be adjusted as the broom wears down.
  • Page 25: Side Brush

    25 (40) 6.6 Side brush The collector broom can be equipped with two side brushes. Using a side brush improves the reach of the collector broom when operating near walls, for example. The side brushes are rotated by their own individual hydraulic motors, and the rotation of the side brushes can be adjusted with the valve on the attachment.
  • Page 26: Water Spraying System

    26 (40) Activating of side brush: The side brush is activated or stopped with the knob at the valve of the collecting broom.  Turning the screw clockwise activates the side brush. Lock the screw so that the setting will not change as the machine vibrates.
  • Page 27: Using The Water Spraying System

    27 (40) The pump of the water spraying system will get damaged easily, if it is run dry. Make sure that there is water in the tank. After use switch off the spraying system and close the water hose valve to prevent draining of water. Also remember to open the valve before use.
  • Page 28: Transport Position

    28 (40) 6.8 Transport position Keep the loader stable. Always transport the collecting broom as low and close to the ground as CAUTION possible. Keep the telescopic boom retracted during drive. 6.9 Storing the attachment Uncouple and store the attachment on level ground, but avoid leaving the attachment laying directly on the bristles.
  • Page 29: Installing A Side Brush

    The manufacturer or it’s representative are not responsible for damages, losses or injuries resulted from incorrect or incomplete installations. Contact your nearest Avant dealer or service point, if you have any additional questions or require installation services.
  • Page 30: Safety Instructions For Hydraulic Assemblies

    30 (40) 7.2 Safety instructions for hydraulic assemblies High-pressure ejection of fluid may penetrate skin and cause serious injuries: Risk high pressure fluid injection through skin - High-pressure ejection of fluid may penetrate skin and cause serious DANGER injuries. Before handling hydraulic components, make sure that hydraulic...
  • Page 31: Tightening Hydraulic Fittings

    31 (40) 7.3 Tightening hydraulic fittings Tighten the fittings carefully according to given instructions and safety procedures. Keep in mind that over tightening will break a fitting. Tighten basic fittings carefully with hand tools using moderate torque. The elbow fittings should be tightened at last, after hoses have been fitted to their clamps. Tapered JIC-type fittings: ...
  • Page 32: Fitting A Side Brush Or Changing The Installation Side

    32 (40) Check the routing of hoses and movements of the attachment After tightening the hydraulic components, test the movements of the attachment thoroughly. Check that the hydraulic hoses can not get stretched or pinched in any position of the loader boom or the attachment, or that the hoses are not in contact with sharp edges.
  • Page 33 33 (40) The hydraulic motor must be fitted according to which side the brush is installed to. Positions of the hydraulic motor and hydraulic hose lines depending on the side to which the brush is installed: Fitting the side brush on the left side Fitting the side brush on the right side...
  • Page 34 34 (40)  The hydraulic connections of the valve of the broom are shown below in Table 5.  To make the installation easier, it’s a good idea to mark both ends of each hose with i.e. tape, making it easier to connect the hoses correctly. ...
  • Page 35: Maintenance And Service

    Finding any fault means that the hydraulic hose or component must be replaced and the equipment must not be used until it is repaired. Spare parts are available from your nearest AVANT retailer or authorised service point. Leave the repair work to professional service technicians, if you don’t have adequate knowledge and...
  • Page 36: Cleaning And Lubrication

    36 (40) 8.2 Cleaning and lubrication Clean the broom as soon as possible after use, so that it is easier to remove all dirt. A pressure washer and mild detergent can be used. Avoid using solvents or spraying directly at the bristles or hydraulic parts at high pressure.
  • Page 37: Side Brush

    A415569 9. Warranty terms Avant Tecno Oy grants a warranty of one year (12 months) from the date of purchase for the attachment it manufactures. The warranty covers repair costs as follows:  Work costs are covered, if the repair is not performed at the factory.
  • Page 38 2006/42/EC as amended). The following harmonized standards have been applied: SFS-EN ISO 12100, SFS-EN ISO 4413 Mallit / Modeller / Models: Avant Hydraulitoiminen keräävä harjalaite; Avant-kuormaajan työlaite A35602 Hydraulisk sopvals med uppsamlare; arbetsredskap för Avant lastare A35918 HydraulicCollecting broom; attachment for Avant loaders A35919 23.7.2018 Ylöjärvi, Finland Risto Käkelä, Toimitusjohtaja / Verkställande direktör /...

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