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Schwarze Industries, Inc.
SUPERVAC
SUPER UPDRAFT
Product Manual
Quality
Performance Public Safety
Value
Customer Support
revised 04/19
© Schwarze Industries

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  • Page 1 Schwarze Industries, Inc. SUPERVAC SUPER UPDRAFT Product Manual Quality Performance Public Safety Value Customer Support revised 04/19 © Schwarze Industries...
  • Page 2 Schwarze Industries, Inc. SUPERVAC SUPER UPDRAFT Product Manual Schwarze Industries, 1055 Jordan Road, Huntsville, AL 35811 USA...

  • Page 3: Foreword

    Foreword Dear customer, We are pleased to have you as a Schwarze customer. Your new sweeper has been carefully designed to give maximum service with minimum downtime. This manual is provided to give you the necessary operating and maintenance instructions for keeping your sweeper in top operating condition.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents In This Manual Foreword ............... . 4 1 Safety .
  • Page 5 Foreword Gutter Broom Angle Adjustment ..........66 Gutter Broom Spring Adjustment.

  • Page 6: Safety

    Section 1 - Safety SCHWARZE SUPER UPDRAFT revised 04/19...
  • Page 7 Section 1 - Safety Identifies points of particular interest for more efficient and convenient operation or repair. revised 04/19 SCHWARZE SUPER UPDRAFT...
  • Page 8 Section 1 - Safety If you want a translation of this safety section in Spanish or French, please contact: Translation — Safety Section (Company Contact Information) SCHWARZE SUPER UPDRAFT revised 04/19...
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  • Page 18 Section 1 - Safety Never get within 10 feet of an overhead power line! SCHWARZE SUPER UPDRAFT revised 04/19...
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  • Page 25 Section 1 - Safety Read and understand all operating instructions and the entire safety section of this manual and the truck manual before attempting to operate any equipment. revised 04/19 SCHWARZE SUPER UPDRAFT...
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  • Page 33 Section 1 - Safety Follow all requirements for PPE when servicing equipment. revised 04/19 SCHWARZE SUPER UPDRAFT...
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  • Page 38: Safety Decals Locations

    Section 1 - Safety 1.14 Safety Decals Locations Schwarze supplies safety decals on this product to promote safe operation. Damage to the decals NOTE may occur while in shipping, use, or reconditioning. Schwarze cares about the safety of its customers, operators, and bystanders, and will replace the safety decals on this product in the fi...
  • Page 39 Section 1 - Safety 27458 23258 23258 Documents that do not bear The Company’s official stamps are considered “Uncontrolled” otherwise by the 29628 28879 61570 22536 22536 22531 29628 62566 22891 22891 23258 27459 Illustration otherwise by the Documents that do not bear The Company’s official stamps are considered “Uncontrolled” 22527 22562 29154...
  • Page 40 Section 1 - Safety 26681 29629 22527 Driver Side 27456 22562 29636 29154 29410 29637 29410 otherwise by the Documents that do not bear The Company’s official stamps are considered “Uncontrolled” 29637 29410 27456 29629 29154 29636 22562 Driver Side otherwise by the Documents that do not bear The Company’s official stamps are considered “Uncontrolled”...
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  • Page 42: Technical Data

    Section 2 - Technical Data In this Section Technical Drawings Sweeper Specifi cations SCHWARZE SUPER UPDRAFT revised 04/19...
  • Page 43 Section 2 - Technical Data *TYPICAL MEASUREMENTS SHOWN. EXACT DIMENSIONS DEPENDING ON OPTIONS AND TRUCK MANUFACTURER FAN SYSTEM: SIDE BROOM: OPTIONAL WATER SYSTEM: GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: Wheelbase 133 in (3378 mm) Type Diaphragm Tank capacity 25 gal (96 l) Sweeping width 81 in (2057 mm) Construction Polyethylene...

  • Page 44: Operations

    Section 3 - Operations SCHWARZE SUPER UPDRAFT revised 04/19...

  • Page 45: Start-Up Checklist For Daily Maintenance

    Section 3 - Operations Before operating the Schwarze SuperVac Updraft, ensure the unit’s equipment is working properly and that you are prepared for sweeping operations by (1) completing the Start-Up Checklist and (2) testing sweeper operations. 3. START-UP CHECKLIST FOR DAILY MAINTENANCE 3.1 Start-Up Checklist for Daily Maintenance The following PRE-OPERATION Inspection sheet names specific items and areas deserving special attention when you inspect the sweeper.
  • Page 46 Section 3 - Operations SWEEPER PRE-OPERATION Inspection Sweeper ID#:_____________________ Make:_________________________ Date:____________________________ Shift: _________________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the truck engine is off, all movement has stopped and the truck is in park with the parking brake engaged. Make sure the Truck is parked on level ground and all movement of sweeper has stopped Condition at Specific Comments...
  • Page 47 Section 3 - Operations TRUCK PRE-OPERATION Inspection Truck ID#:_______________________ Make:_________________________ Date:____________________________ Shift: _________________________ Before conducting the inspection, make sure the truck engine is off, all movement has stopped and the truck is in park with the parking brake engaged. Make sure the Truck is parked on level ground. Condition at Specific Comments Item...

  • Page 48: Console Controls

    Section 3 - Operations 3.1 Start-Up Operations Testing After you perform a thorough inspection of the sweeper, always test the following components and adjust as needed: • Sweeping Head • Gutter Brooms • Magnet (if equipped) By locating any problems before traveling to the job site, you’ll save unnecessary travel time and will be able to make repairs more easily with the proper tools close by.

  • Page 49: Gutter Broom Operation

    Section 3 - Operations ‘PARK’ and engage the emergency brake. The hopper may be raised and lowered by a control panel switch located on the cab console. The switch is identified by the legend symbol shown. 1. Push the cab console panel dump switch to the UP position.

  • Page 50: Lights And Flashers Operation

    Section 3 - Operations 4.6 Lights and Flashers Operation 3.6 Lights and Flashers Operation 1. Locate the labeled beacon switch on the cab console control panel. 2. Toggle the switch to ‘ON’. 3. Complete the sweeping operation. 4. On the cab console control panel, toggle the warning light and/or flasher switch to ‘OFF’. 3.7 Dust Suppression System Operation 4.7 Dust Suppression System Operation The dust suppression system is controlled by a...

  • Page 51: Dumping The Hopper

    Section 3 - Operations 3.9 Dumping the Hopper Dump the hopper when it is full, or after you have fi nished sweeping for the day. Always dump on level ground and never attempt to dump over an open pit or dock. Before raising the hopper, check for overhead clearance restrictions, put the truck in ‘PARK’ and engage the emergency brake.

  • Page 52: Service

    Section 4 - Service SCHWARZE SUPER UPDRAFT revised 04/19...

  • Page 53: Maintenance Logs

    Section 4 - Service In this part of the Schwarze SuperVac Super Updraft manual, we include checking, adjusting and/or replacement procedures of all major sweep systems and devices. For some systems and devices, such as daily examination of the water system’s ‘Y’ strainer, maintenance should be regular and ongoing.

  • Page 54: Maintenance Schedules

    Section 4 - Service 4.2 Maintenance Schedules 2.2 Maintenance Schedules DAILY MAINTENANCE (EVERY 8 HOURS) The following table tells you where to look in the manual to find procedures for specific daily maintenance tasks: Component Maintenance Truck Check the air filter. Repair as needed. Check the engine oil and fill to proper level.

  • Page 55: Cleaning

    Section 4 - Service WEEKLY MAINTENANCE (EVERY 40 HOURS) The following table tells you where to look in the manual to find procedures for specific occasional maintenance tasks: Component Maintenance Check for wear and fi ll holes or cuts with RTV silicone rubber or place as Fan Housing Liner Check for wear and replace at first sight of holes.

  • Page 56: Lubrication Schedule

    Section 4 - Service 5. LUBRICATION SCHEDULE 4.5 Lubrication Schedule Refer to the following table for correct sweeper lubrication. Item Frequency Lubricant 1. Truck chassis and engine Refer to truck owner’s manual Refer to truck owner’s manual 2. Fan and Intake Seals As required Lubricate with a rubber protectant, petroleum jelly or grease to prevent...

  • Page 57: Replacement

    Section 4 - Service 7.1 Replacement Replacement 1. Use a gasket scraper, putty knife or screwdriver to remove the seal from its sweeper component. Get the metal surface as clean as possible. Be sure it is free of all dirt, old glue, and seal material. 2.

  • Page 58: Replacement

    Section 4 - Service 8. Start the sweeper engine. Squealing or abnormal vibrations indicate low belt drive tension. Adjust as needed. 9. Re-bolt the belt guard back into position. Replacement 9.2 Drive Belt Replacement With normal use, the drive belt will become worn. It is advisable to replace the drive belt when it shows signs of wear, rather than waiting for it to break.

  • Page 59: Fan Housing

    Section 4 - Service 10. FAN HOUSING 4.10 Fan Housing The fan housing directs the flow of air from the fan to the sweeping head. To provide the maximum performance from the fan, the fan housing and drive components should be checked for wear regularly. When signs of wear occur on a component, replace it as soon as possible.
  • Page 60 Section 4 - Service Disassembly: 1. Raise the hopper and place the safety stops over the dump cylinders. 2. Remove the engine’s keys and disconnect the battery cables to prevent the engine from being accidentally started. 3. Remove the 3/8” lock nuts and washers from around the back cover plate and lift it off. 4.

  • Page 61: Fan Housing Liner Replacement

    Section 4 - Service 10.3 Fan Housing Liner Replacement Fan Housing Liner Replacement To prevent damage due to air-blast from the fan, a rubber liner is attached to the inside of the fan housing. Check the liner regularly for holes, tears or pitted areas, as well as for worn liner bolts. If the fan housing is exposed to direct wear because of a worn liner, the liner should be replaced.

  • Page 62: Checking Head Flaps For Wear

    Section 4 - Service 11.1 Checking Head Flaps for Wear Checking Head Flaps for Wear The pick-up head flaps are in need of adjustment when there is a 1/4” gap between the pavement and the bottom of the flaps. Your Schwarze SuperVac Updraft is designed to make flap height adjustment quick and easy.
  • Page 63 Section 4 - Service 3. Note that most of the bolts face toward the back of the truck. Also take not of which bolts face different directions. 4. To prevent confusion, remove, mark and replace only one flap at a time, taking note of which side of the metal strips the flap is on.

  • Page 64: Gutter Broom

    Section 4 - Service 12. GUTTER BROOM 4.12 Gutter Broom The following sections deal with adjustments and replacement of mechanical portions of the gutter broom. For the gutter broom hydraulic system maintenance, follow the procedures outlined for the gutter broom in Section ‘Maintenance Schedules’...

  • Page 65: Gutter Broom Down-Pressure Adjustment

    Section 4 - Service 12.2 Gutter Broom Down-Pressure Adjustment Gutter Broom Down-Pressure Adjustment Curb broom models are equipped with manual override button on each valve. In case of an electric failure, push in the override button located on the ends of the directional valves for the function you wish to operate.

  • Page 66: Gutter Broom Bristle Replacement

    Section 4 - Service 12.5 Gutter Broom Bristle Replacement Gutter Broom Bristle Replacement Gutter broom bristles should be replaced when they are worn to approximately 6 inches in length. When gutter broom bristles are allowed to wear shorter than 8 inches, the bristles gradually become too stiff and loose their ability to flick debris.

  • Page 67: Draining The Hydraulic Tank

    Section 4 - Service 13.2 Draining the Hydraulic Tank Draining the Hydraulic Tank Tank Draining: 1. Locate the drain plug attached to the bottom of the hydraulic tank. 2. Place a 5 gallon capacity container on the ground, positioning it below the drain. 3.

  • Page 68: Hydraulic Filters

    Section 4 - Service 13.4 Hydraulic Filters Hydraulic Filters NOTE: Replace or clean the suction filter after the first 500 hours of operation, then every 2000 hours thereafter. Replacement: 1. Place a small tray or oil rag under filter before removing.

  • Page 69: Dust Suppression System Maintenance

    Section 4 - Service 14. DUST SUPPRESSION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE 4.14 Dust Suppression System Maintenance The standard water system consists of a gravity-feed water line to the sweeping head and a flowjet water pump for the hopper, gutter broom spray nozzle dust suppression. The water line for the head needs little in the way of maintenance except the occasional check beneath the sweeping head to be sure that its outlet has not become clogged.

  • Page 70: Dust Suppression System Winterizing

    Section 4 - Service Cleaning/Replacement: 1. Unscrew the nozzle retainer cap and set it aside. 2. Remove the spray tip and strainer. 3. Wash the strainer and examine it. 4. Choose one: • If washing the strainer has removed all particles or debris, set aside the (now clean) strainer.
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  • Page 72: Troubleshooting

    Section 5 - Troubleshooting SCHWARZE SUPER UPDRAFT revised 04/19...

  • Page 73: Sweeper

    Section 5 - Troubleshooting 8.1 Sweeper 5.1 Sweeper Problem Possible Cause Remedy Loss of Vacuum- Sweeping too fast Slow down Sweeper Not Picking Up Fan not located properly within Adjust fan closer to back plate fan housing Head not fully lowered Lower head completely Worn flaps or skid plates out of a.

  • Page 74: Dust Suppression System

    Section 5 - Troubleshooting 8.2 Dust Suppression System 5.2 Dust Suppression System No Water Exiting Pump Out of water Refill tank Suction line clogged Clean ‘Y’ strainer Air leak in line Tighten plumbing Pump shaft not running Check motor and electric circuit One Spray Nozzle Clogged strainer at nozzle Clean or replace nozzle strainer...

  • Page 75: Gutter Brooms

    Section 5 - Troubleshooting 8.5 Gutter Broom 5.4 Gutter Brooms Broom Disc Spins too Slow Engine RPM too low Raise power level to appropriate setting Fluid viscosity is too high for Replace with lighter weight oil operating temperature Outside temperature low Run fan longer before using gutter broom to warm up hydraulic oil Broom hydraulic motor is bad...
  • Page 76 Section 5 - Troubleshooting Broom Operates But Disc Bad broom motor Service or replace motor Does Not Spin Broom Drops But Will Directional valve’s electrical circuit Complete circuit Not Otherwise Operate is incomplete Directional valve ports blocked Seek service Bad pump or motor Service or replace pimp or motor Broom Will Not Drop or Tripped circuit breaker...
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  • Page 79 Schwarze is different. Our machines are designed, built and supported in a different way. That difference comes from an engineering heritage. A heritage of thinking first about the people who actually use the machines. About how to help them be safer, more comfortable, more productive.

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