Summary of Contents for FOD Control Corporation FOD-Razor
- Page 1 FOD-Razor ® OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2020 Revised Edition www.fodcontrol.com OPERATOR’S MANUAL - 2020 REVISED EDITION - www.fodcontrol.com...
- Page 2 FOD-Razor® OPERATOR’S MANUAL 2020 Revised Edition www.fodcontrol.com Copyright® 2020 by The FOD Control Corporation. All rights reserved. www.fodcontrol.com OPERATOR’S MANUAL - 2020 REVISED EDITION - www.fodcontrol.com...
- Page 3 Sweeper and, at all times, observe the following precautions: • While the FOD-Razor® performs well on smooth and some rough surfaces, avoid sweeping over coarse spray chip seal, which can result in damage or excessive wear. Please contact us if you have any questions about surface wear.
- Page 4 Section 1 ATTACHING THE FOD-RAZOR® TO A VEHICLE BEFORE YOU GET Section 1 STARTED... THE FOD-RAZOR® IS DESIGNED TO: • Collect over 98% of small FOD objects • Operate at moderate to high speeds • Sweep smooth and moderately coarse surfaces •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS 5 - 10 SECTION 1 Attaching the FOD-Razor® to a vehicle SECTION 2 Sweeping with the FOD-Razor® SECTION 3 Emptying the FOD-Razor® SECTION 4 Maintenance SECTION 5 Testing 14 - 15 SECTION 6 Transportation & Storage 16 - 18 SECTION 7 Parts List SECTION 8 Specifications... - Page 6 Section 1 ATTACHING THE FOD-RAZOR® TO A VEHICLE Inspect all tracking wheels. Remove any grit or sand. If damaged or worn out (wheel measures < 3/8” (1cm) f rom edge to underside of wheel assembly) replace them. Ensure that the Retention Mesh is securely attached to the top of the sweeping mat using the hook and loop fasteners.
- Page 7 Section 1 ATTACHING THE FOD-RAZOR® TO A VEHICLE Select the appropriate FOD-Razor® adapter/ connector for the tow-mount on your vehicle. ▶ The Straight Hitch Connector is used when the towing vehicle has a Class III or Class IV 2 inch (50.8mm) receiver tube.
- Page 8 Section 1 ATTACHING THE FOD-RAZOR® TO A VEHICLE Attach the Adjustable Receiver Attach the Adjustable Receiver to the Adapter/Connector that was installed in the previous step. Use the stainless-steel Hitch Pins that were supplied with your purchase. Secure the Hitch Pin in place with the tether.
- Page 9 Section 1 ATTACHING THE FOD-RAZOR® TO A VEHICLE Duplex/Triplex Assembly DUPLEX (TWO-MAT) ASSEMBLY ▶ When setting up a Duplex (two-mat) Assembly, attach the Duplex Bar to your Hitch Adapter (Straight Hitch Connector, Tow-Ball, or Pintle-Hook). Use the stainless-steel Hitch Pins that were supplied with your purchase.
- Page 10 Section 1 ATTACHING THE FOD-RAZOR® TO A VEHICLE TRIPLEX (THREE-MAT) ASSEMBLY ▶ When setting up a Triplex (three-mat) Assembly, secure the lateral arms and the extension arm in their unfolded positions using the included hitch pins. Inspect the wheel assemblies to ensure proper movement and rotation.
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Page 11: Section 2 Sweeping With The Fod-Razor
If you need to turn the vehicle around, make a U-turn. Do not back up, or you will damage the sweeper and spill the collected FOD back onto the ground. When you sweep with the FOD-Razor® for the first time, the yellow scoops will immediately start wearing down to conform to the general shape of the ground surface;... -
Page 12: Section 3 Emptying The Fod-Razor
Section 3 EMPTYING THE FOD-RAZOR® If you see FOD spilling out of the FOD-Razor®, then the mat may be overloaded and should be emptied immediately. But don’t wait for it to overload! Stop and empty it when it is no more than one-quarter full, in order to improve performance and extend the mat’s service life. -
Page 13: Section 4 Maintenance
Section 4 MAINTENANCE FOD-Razor® will perform even when dirty, but f rom time to time you may wish to wash it down. • Clean with water and a water-based detergent. • If you remove the mesh and it gets wet, it might shrink while drying. -
Page 14: Section 6 Transportation & Storage
Section 6 TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE There are only two ways to store a FOD-Razor® mat: • Lay it flat on the ground. This is also the only way to store it when wet. • Roll it up and place it in the carrying bag. - Page 15 Section 6 TRANSPORTATION & STORAGE • Wheels can be provided with the carrying bag for easier transporting. These wheels can be aff ixed to the end of the bag, allowing you to roll the wrapped mat without risk of strain. •...
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Page 16: Section 7 Parts List
Section 7 PARTS LIST • To order replacement parts, new sweepers or upgraded configurations, please contact your local distributor or contact the manufacturer directly at 800-425-8363 or info@fodcontrol.com and reference this parts list. If you have trouble determining which specific part(s) you need, get in touch and we’ll provide you with guidance. - Page 17 Section 7 PARTS LIST Carrying Roller Bag RZR-ACS-CRB-001 Carrying Bag (No Rollers) RZR-ACS-CRB-002 Tow Ball Adapter RZR-ACS-TBA-001 Straight Hitch Connector RZR-ACS-SHC-001 Pintle Hook Adapter RZR-ACS-PHA-001 Coupler Adapter RZR-ACS-CAD-001 Lunette RZR-ACS-LUN-001 Adjustable Receiver RZR-ACS-ARC-001 OPERATOR’S MANUAL - 2020 REVISED EDITION - www.fodcontrol.com...
- Page 18 Section 7 PARTS LIST Tow Handle RZR-ACS-TOH-001 Dual Wheel Bracket (wheel RZR-DWB-001 not included) Single Wheel Bracket RZR-SWB-001 (wheel not included) Tracking Wheel RZR-TWH-001 Triplex Wheel Assembly RZR-ACS-TWA-001 Triplex Wheel (Tire Only) RZR-ACS-TWA-002 OPERATOR’S MANUAL - 2020 REVISED EDITION - www.fodcontrol.com...
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Page 19: Section 8 Specifications
Section 8 SPECIFICATIONS SWEEPING WIDTH: 96” (244 cm) DIMENSIONS (LAID FLAT): 96” x 60” x 2” (244 cm x 152 cm x 5 cm) DIMENSIONS (ROLLED UP): 96” long x 12” diameter (244 cm x 31 cm) WEIGHT: Not to exceed 80 lbs (36 kg) COUNTRY OF MANUFACTURE: USA NOTES OPERATOR’S MANUAL - 2020 REVISED EDITION -... - Page 20 www.fodcontrol.com...