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User Manual Sweepmaster B1500RH PowerBoss®, Minuteman International, Inc. A Member of the Hako Group #988790UM Rev. A 03/22...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean PREFACE Thank you for your purchase of the new industry standard for sweepers. PowerBoss®. takes great pride in off ering the most dependable, reliable, and best value in industrial power sweepers and scrubbers. We set the standard. Our Customer Service Department would like to hear from you.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean This is the User Manual for the PowerBoss® Sweepmaster 1500RH Sweeper. We believe this machine will provide excellent service for many years. However, the best results will be obtained if: • The machine is operated with reasonable care. •...
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5.7.9 Changing the sealing strips . 62 Initial instruction ..16 Hako system maintenance. . 43 5.7.10 Filter system... . . 63 Prior to starting up .
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean All sections related to personal safety, safety of the vehicle and environmental protection are assigned the following symbols throughout the operating man- ual: Symbol Risks to ... Definition Safety information persons Safety information on preventing hazardous situations or property caused by failure to follow instructions or prescribed working procedures accurately or at all.
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• A mobile phone may only be used dust cleaner equipped with a dust fil- trained by Hako technical experts. when the vehicle has been stopped. ter insert (dust collector) to clear up • This vehicle is not intended to be •...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean you have a perfect view of the front cause the vehicle to tip. • Pay attention to any persons in the vicinity when emptying the dirt hop- and rear path of travel and working Only use the vehicles on level sur- area! faces, never on gradients.
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Damaged parts may only be your nearest Hako service center. placing parts. The key must be replaced by specialist workshops ap- • The maintenance work and mainte- removed from the key switch.
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Adjust- ments and repairs to the brake system may only be completed by specialist workshops approved by Hako or recognized brake service workshops. • Subject the hydraulic system to a thorough inspection regularly! Ad- justment and repair work on the hy-...
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The return and re- must be inspected/checked at regu- cycling of old batteries must be lar intervals. Defects, such as loose agreed on with your authorized Hako connections and cable damage, dealer in accordance with the Bat- must be rectified immediately.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Parking brake (Fig. 1/5) Pressing force (Fig. 1/9) The following safety and warning labels are attached to the vehicle where easily legible. Missing or illegible labels must be replaced immediately. Company logo (Fig. 1/1), front and rear Read and observe the operating manu- al (Fig.
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Instructions to operators are required before putting the machine into service. Only technicians from your local autho- rized Hako dealer are allowed to pro- vide initial instruction on the machine. The manufacturing plant will notify the dealer immediately after delivering the vehicle and the dealer will contact you to arrange a date.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Read the operating instruc- tions concerning the vehicle provided in Chapter 1, ob- served them and familiarize yourself with the operating pro- cedures. 1. Check the parking space for signs of leaks. Hoses, lines and tanks must show no signs of leaks or damage.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Pay attention to the following information before starting the vehicle: • For safety reasons, the driver's seat is equipped with a seat contact switch. The vehicle can only be start- ed when the operator is sitting on the driver's seat.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 1. Make sure that all control levers are off or set to zero. 2. The vehicle's parking brake must be applied (Fig. 4/2). 3. Connect the battery plug (Fig. 4/3) to the device connector. 4.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 1. Move the accelerator (Fig. 5/1) slow- ly to its zero setting. The vehicle slows down to a stop. 2. Apply the parking brake (Fig. 5/2) to its end position and lock in place. 3.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 1. Check the vehicle, refer to Section 2.2. 2. Start the vehicle, refer to Section 2.3. 3. Switch on the sweeping function with the button (Fig. 6/A). The rotary brush, side brush and suction turbine are activated.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Observe the following safety information before emptying: • Driving the vehicle with the dirt hop- per raised reduces the vehicle's sta- bility. Therefore, only raise the dirt hopper immediately prior to empty- ing it. •...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The dirt hopper must be emptied at reg- ular intervals. Ensure the maximum fill weight is never exceeded. 1. Switch off the sweeping functions with the button (Fig. 7/F). The filter agitation system is activated. 2.
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Clear the fault or note down the service The following applies when lo- In the case of system errors, a four-digit code and inform your authorized Hako cating and clearing faults: error code appears in the left-hand op- dealer. When the cause has been...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 2.4.5.1. Fan motor too hot: Foreign bodies in belt drive or Clear any foreign bodies, replace filter extractor fan, defective filter - flow of air too large 3.1.6.2. Agitating motor, side brush, rotary brush functions Replace the defective fuse switched off, individually or all: A safety fuse on module 3E/Code A (A2) s defective...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean In order to transport the vehicle on a loading space, apply the parking brake and also secure the vehicle using straps at both front lashing points (Fig. 8/1) and the two rear lashing points (Fig. 8/2) which are located in the wheel case.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The Sweepmaster is a sweeping vehi- cle exclusively designed for sweeping up dry and wet waste from floor surfac- es as in production plants, warehouses, car parks and pedestrian precincts. The side brush (Fig. 9/1) sweeps the dirt directly into the pick-up path (Fig.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 1 Not used 2 Not used 3 Control lamp for parking brake 4 Control lamp for service indicator 5 Operating hour counter / Service code 6 Charge status indicator 7 Not used 8 Button to raise the dirt hopper 9 Button to pivot the dirt hopper for emptying 10 Button to pivot the dirt hopper back...
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After switching on the key switch, all the Clear the fault or note down the service lamps light up if the battery is fully code and inform your authorized Hako charged. As the battery is discharged dealer. After clearing the fault, acknowl-...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean It serves to pivot the dirt hopper hori- zontal because it can only be lowered when in a horizontal position. The con- It serves to raise the dirt hopper. To trol lamp in the button lights up. raise the dirt hopper, press the button On actuating the switch, the agitating until the it is at the required height.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean It serves to switch the sweeping opera- It serves to switch the suction turbine on tions on and off. The rotary brush, side and off. When the suction turbine is brush and suction turbine are switched switched on, the control lamp in the but- on and off.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 1 Key switch 2 Not used 3 Not used 4 Horn switch 5 Switch for parking light/driving lights (option) 6 Switch for hazard lights (option) 7 Switch for flashing beacon (option) 8 Switch for drive direction indicator with control lamp (option) Sweepmaster 1500RH #988790UM Rev A 03/22 Page 32...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The switch serves to select the driving direction: To change the driving direction, stop An acoustic signal is issued on actuat- the vehicle by applying the service ing the switch. brake, select the new direction and ac- Ensure all the operating con- celerate again.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The service brake (Fig. 13/1) actuates The pedal (Fig. 14/1) serves to increase the rotary brush pressure applied on the the mechanical drum brakes which act They serve for driving forward and in re- on the two rear wheels.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The pedal (Fig. 15/1) can be used to For reasons of safety, the seat console raise the front skirt in the case of larger is equipped with a lock (Fig. 17/1) (only The crank (Fig. 16/1) is used to set the debris.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The dirt hopper is provided with an The filter system is above the dirt hop- opening in order to throw in waste col- per. The cover of the filter system is se- lected manually. The fill volume of the cured by the lock (Fig.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The driver's seat (Fig. 20/1) must be ad- justed so that the driver is seated com- fortably and can reach all the operating elements with ease. • The seat suspension can be adapted to the driver's weight (50 to 120 kg) using the handwheel (A).
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The cab can be swung up for mainte- nance work. Please follow the order described below, since otherwise the cab or machine may be damaged. 1. Switch the engine off and close the cab door. 2.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 1. Switch the engine off and close the cab door. 2. Open the side flap and fit the pump lever onto the hand pump (Fig. 22/1). 3. Set the handle (Fig. 22/2) on the pump to "LOWER"...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Length 2260 Width with/without left-hand side brush 1320/1360 Height with/without protective roof 1751/1985 Dead weight 1560 Permissible total weight 2350 Driving speed - forwards Driving speed - reverse Max. sweeping speed Theoretical sweeping performance with/without left-hand m²/h 10160/7360 side brush...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Dirt hopper volume Liter Filter surface m² Diameter Speed Max. 95 Tires, front (wheel rims: diameter/width) 310/120 Tires, rear 4.00-8 Hydraulic oil, e.g. Mobiloil DTE 25M or DTE 10 Excel46 Tank volume Liter Voltage Max.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The sound pressure level (LpA) (at the ear of the operator) mea- sured according to DIN IEC 60335-2-72 under normal working conditions is: dB (A) Measurement inaccuracy (KpA): dB (A) The sound power level (LwAd) measured according to EN 60335-2-72 under normal under working conditions is: dB (A) The sound power level (LwAd) measured according to 2000/14/...
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® The Power of Clean ter according to the vehicle-specific Hako system maintenance: system maintenance with a spare parts • ensures the Hako working vehicle is kit. always ready for operation (preven- It is essential to pay attention tive maintenance),...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Handover Hako System Maintenance I Hako System Maintenance I Hako System Maintenance II 50 operating hours, one-off 250 operating hours 500 operating hours Upgrading Workshop Stamp Workshop Stamp Workshop Stamp Test drive Handover to customer...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The following maintenance work must be completed by the customer at the in- tervals stipulated. Charge the battery Check the battery acid level, fill distilled water if necessary (only towards the end of the charging process) Check the rotary brush for foreign bodies, e.g.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The following maintenance work must be completed by the customer at the in- tervals stipulated. Check the rotary brush for signs of wear, readjust or change as necessary Check the function of the steering Check the filter system, clean the filter as necessary Check the function of the agitating device Check the dirt hopper seals, replace as necessary...
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® The Power of Clean The following maintenance work must be completed by an authorized Hako service center. Change the hydraulic oil filter and refill the necessary oil Check the rotary brush for wear and foreign bodies, e.g. wire, tape, etc.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The following maintenance work must be completed by an authorized Hako service center. Check the wheel nuts / wheel bolts are fixed properly Check the hydraulic oil level; refill as necessary Check the battery acid level, fill distilled water if necessary (only towards the end of...
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The following maintenance work must be completed by an authorized Hako service center. All maintenance work in accordance with Hako system maintenance I Change the hydraulic oil Change hydraulic oil filter Check the rotary brush and side brush; change, if necessary...
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The following maintenance work must be completed by an authorized Hako service center. All maintenance work in accordance with Hako system maintenance I and II Check the retaining screws, retighten as necessary (safety check) Check the carbon brushes; change as necessary...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The drive, batteries, hydraulic system and other components are located un- der the seat console. The seat console can be pivoted up for cleaning and maintenance purposes. If the cab safety roof option is installed, the seat console is equipped with a lock.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 1 Charge control indicator 2 Battery plug 3 Batteries 4 Water refilling system (option) 5 Connector 6 Brackets The illustration depicts the PzS trough battery set 36V/450 Ah (option). In order to fix the bat- tery cable, there are two brack- ets and cable ties enclosed with the battery set.
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Only use approved lifting gear. waste. Return and recycling must be Lifting hooks must not cause agreed on with Hako's authorized deal- damage to cells, connectors or er in accordance with § 6 and 8 BattV connection cables.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Work on the hydraulic system may only be carried out by technical experts and corre- spondingly trained personnel! Hydraulic oil under high pres- sure can cause severe injuries! 1 Hydraulic oil filter 2 Cap 3 Hydraulic oil tank Sweepmaster 1500RH #988790UM Rev A 03/22 Page 55...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean and subsequently every 500 operating 1. Park the vehicle on an even surface Check the oil level of the hydraulic oil hours. and lower the dirt hopper. Switch the tank every day. engine off and apply the parking Take the utmost care when Only use the hydraulic oil pre- brake.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Check the side brushes (Fig. 27/2) ev- ery week for signs of wear. In the event of wear or after the side brushes have been changed, proceed as follows to complete the necessary adjustments: 1.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean 1 Rotary brush 2 Sealing strip, left 3 Sealing strip, front 4 Sealing strip, rear 5 Sealing strip, right 6 Rotary brush half 7 Screw connection (5 pieces) 8 Crank for rotary brush adjustment 9 Scale Sweepmaster 1500RH #988790UM Rev A 03/22 Page 60...
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Hako service center. 9. When assembling the rotary brush, 1. Lower the rotary brush onto a pay attention that the clamps engage...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Check the sealing strips in the rotary Check the sealing strips in the rotary brush area every week, readjust as brush area weekly for signs of wear, re- necessary. adjust as necessary. Replace worn 1.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The dust filter (Fig. 29/7) is located un- 1. Park the vehicle on a level area of der the cover (Fig. 29/2). The fine dust floor. Switch the machine off and ap- swirled up by the rotary brush is drawn ply the parking brake.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Work on the wheels may only Work on the brake system may be carried out by technical ex- only be carried out by technical perts and correspondingly experts and correspondingly trained personnel! trained personnel! 1.
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean The fuse box (Fig. 31/1) is on the right- hands of the foot area. The main fuse and pre-fuse are located in the engine compartment in front of the battery. F1 Main fuse (200A) F2 Pre-fuse (50A) F3 Indicator (10A) (option) F4 Spare...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean K2 Relay, hydraulic motor K3 Changeover relay, driving direction forwards/reverse K4 Relay, Driving lights 24V or Relay, working lights 24V (option) K6 Relay 24V, windscreen wipers K8 Indicator relay, (option) A = Drive control B = Steering column, front view Sweepmaster 1500RH #988790UM Rev A 03/22 Page 67...
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PowerBoss ® The Power of Clean Cab safety roof Based on IEC 60335-2-72 CC 6474 Side brush, left Supplied with standard brushes 646840 Flashing beacon On pole, for installation without cab safety roof (36 Volt) 643336 Flashing beacon For installation on cab safety roof (36 Volt) 644236 Working lights 2 pieces, integrated at the front of the vehicle frame...
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Reference was made to the following Name of the authorized person who standards and/or norms and/or techni- compiles technical documents for cal specifications to ensure proper im- Hako: plementation of the safety and health requirements in the EC Directive: Ludger Lüttel declares that the product...
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