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ROOTS RootsSweep RD120 Operator's Manual

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RootsSweep RD120
Ride-On-Sweeper
Diesel
24V
Read this manual completely and understand the
Operator's Manual
instructions before operating the machine.
"English Version"
RootsSweep RD120
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  • Page 1 RootsSweep RD120 Ride-On-Sweeper Diesel Read this manual completely and understand the Operator’s Manual instructions before operating the machine. “English Version” RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 2 RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTE: Important Note Roots Multiclean Ltd. (RMCL) is not liable for any legal claims that Introduc on may arise as a direct or indirect result of the contents of this Technical Specifica ons manual. Roots Multiclean Ltd.
  • Page 4 Backed by our industry expertise that spans across Acceptance of the Machine two decades, we assure you that the machine comes with ROOTS promise of quality, efficiency and performance. On arrival of the machine at the shipping address, please check for any damage that may have occurred as a result of transit.
  • Page 5 Do not use the machine on soil, grass or artificial turf. Use only recommended brooms. This machine is not intended for use on public roadways. Do not use this machine in any other way other than described in this Operator’s Manual. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 6 Main Broom Diameter 360 mm Speed (Min.) 125 rpm Wear Limit (Diameter) 295 mm SIDE BROOM Broom Speed (Min.) 500 rpm Sweeping Track 40 - 50 mm MAIN Quan ty of Bristle Row 8 x 2 Rows, V-Shape BROOM RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 7 Side Broom Motor 250 Wa s Solid Rubber Tyres 4.00-8 ELECTRICAL Suc on Fan Motor 300 Wa s (Op onal) SYSTEM Vibrator Motor 150 Wa s TYRES Sound Pressure Level - 85 dB(A) (at 1.5 m distance) SOUND LEVEL RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION Dimensions: Length - 1915 mm Width - 1250 mm Width with one side broom - 1345 mm RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 9 Children should be supervised to prevent them from playing with the machine. The operator must use the machine properly. The person must consider the local condi ons and must pay a en on to third par es, in par cular children, when working with the machine. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 10 Always use appropriate gloves while working on the device. First switch off the machine and remove the igni on key before performing any cleaning or maintenance tasks on the machine, replacing parts or switching over to another func on. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 11 DO NOT CLEAN THE MACHINE WITH A HIGH PRESSURE Please dispose off your old machine, batteries, electrical & electronic components using appropriate collection systems at the end of the CLEANER. THERE IS RISK OF DAMAGING THE ELECTRICAL product’s life cycle. PARTS OR RISK OF SHORT CIRCUIT. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 12 No Smoking Environmental Hazard No Fire/Matches In Garbage Do Not Throw Do Not Start Tag No HPJC Hand Crush Hazard No Passengers In Garbage Wear Safety Shoes Wear Safety Glasses Wear Safety Helmet Wear Gloves Wear Ear Muff RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 13 KNOW YOUR MACHINE RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 14 KNOW YOUR MACHINE RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 15 12. Top Cover w/Cupholders 27. Headlamp 13. Rear Tyres 28. Main Broom Adjustment Knob 14. Bo om Side Cover - Le 29. Front Flap Open/Close Pedal 15. Bo om Side Cover - Right 30. Main Broom Access Door RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 16 KNOW YOUR MACHINE Operator Orienta on: Machine Nameplate Machine Nameplate 1. Front 2. Right 3. Rear 4. Le RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 17 KNOW YOUR MACHINE - FUNCTIONAL STICKERS 1. Control Panel 2. Front Flap Open/Close 3. Parking Brake Engage/Disengage 4. Main Broom Pressure Adjustment 5. Main Broom Wear Indicator RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 18 KNOW YOUR MACHINE - SAFETY STICKERS 1. Safety Stopper 7. Charging Safety 2. Li Arm 8. Max. Gradient Allowed 3. Hopper 9. Emergency Engine Stop 4. Chassis Rear 10. Read Manual 5. Crush Hazard 11. Diesel Fuel Warning 6. Do Not Use HPJC RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 19 The rotating main broom (1) throws the debris directly into the hopper Ø (2). The side broom (3) sweeps the edges and corners and moves the debris Ø to the path of the main broom. Ø The vacuum system pulls the dust through the panel filter (4). RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 20 Please dispose off your old machine, batteries, electrical & electronic components using appropriate collection systems at the end of the product’s life cycle. WARNING: Do not use this machine on surfaces exceeding a maximum of the given value for the gradient or slope. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 21 Check the hydraulic oil level in the powerpack. Check the main and side broom for damage. Connect the battery plug to the machine. Unpacking and commissioning of the machine is done by authorized Roots WARNING: personal only. Do not throw the packaging material into the environment.
  • Page 22 Reverse - To engage reverse direc on of travel. Hopper Raise - To raise the hopper. Hopper Rotate - To p the hopper to discharge the debris. Hopper Sweep Posi on - To return the hopper to sweeping posi on a er pping is complete. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 23 2. ACCELERATOR PEDAL Main Broom/Side Broom - To ac vate main broom and side broom simultaneously. Water Spray - To turn On/Off the dust suppression system. Press the pedal downwards to move the machine in forward/reverse direc on. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 24 Turn the knob an -clockwise to increase main broom pressure. Turn the knob an -clockwise to increase main broom pressure. Turn the knob clockwise to decrease main broom pressure. Turn the knob clockwise to decrease main broom pressure. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 25 Some icons will be accompanied by an beep sound to alert the operator. Side Brooms - Side broom Le or Right side selec on. NOTE: Some icons will only appear if the specified func on is available in the machine. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 26 Side Broom Right Temp - Side broom right motor overheat. machine in le or right direc on of travel. Side Broom Le Temp - Side broom le motor overheat. Main Broom Temp - Main broom motor overheat. Fresh Water Level - Fresh water level is low. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 27 If any part of the opera on and safe use of this equipment is not completely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a complete explana on. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 28 Ensure that there are no flammable materials in the vicinity of the Ÿ machine during the sweeping opera on. Start-Up Test: By iden fying any problems before traveling to the worksite, you’ll save unnecessary travel me and will be able to make repairs more easily with the proper tools. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 29 Release key as soon as the engine starts. The engine icon will be displayed in the Press to select transport mode. Press to select travel speed. LCD. Press to select reverse mode. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 30 5 mm. IT WILL DAMAGE THE DRIVE MOTOR. WARNING: DO NOT DRIVE THE MACHINE OVER HUMPS, IT WILL DAMAGE THE APRONS AND FLAPS. WARNING: Do Not use the machine to push or tow other vehicles or equipments. Risk of machine damage. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 31 Do not mix harsh acids and chemicals with the water. û Hydraulic Power Pack: A electrically operated hydraulic power pack is used to raise/lower and for pping func ons of the hopper. It is located at the front of the machine. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 32 fire or explosion. DO NOT USE MOBILE PHONE WHILE REFUELING THE FUEL TANK. THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION. DIESEL ONLY Cau on: Do not spill fuel into the environment while refueling. There is risk of contamina ng the environment. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 33 Avoid bumping into power and lamp posts or scraping the sides of the sweeper. Avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply when the machine is in mo on. The machine is very responsive to the movement of the steering wheel. Avoid sudden turns, except in emergencies. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 34 Switches E, F, G & H operate via the hydraulic power pack. DO NOT operate 5. Drive the machine to the dumping posi on and engage the parking brake. these switchs con nuously for more than 1 minute at a me. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 35 Do not use it to stop the engine on a regular basis. Starter Ba ery Cutoff Switch: The machine is equipped with a ba ery cutoff switch to prevent unauthorised star ng of the engine and to prevent ba ery drain. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 36 Read this manual thoroughly before performing any repair or è Please contact your local Roots Multiclean Ltd. dealer. The people there will maintenance opera ons. be glad to perform that work for you. Their well trained personnel and For repair and/or maintenance of high reach areas of the machine, use è...
  • Page 37 When working on or around exhaust components, remember that the components may be hot and can cause burns to unprotected skin. Always deflate tyre before a emp ng to remove any embedded objects or removing the tyre and rim assembly from the machine. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 38 To turn OFF the buzzer displayed. Press the right corner press this key. bu on to see the ac ve faults. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 39 Date & Time Diagnos c Screen Menu Press +/- key to set the date and me. Press right side corner bu on to view the diagnos c screen. Press right side corner bu on to view A1PCB screen. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 40 MAINTENANCE & TROUBLESHOOTING So ware Version Main Broom Motor Current Limit Voltage Set Note: This se ng should be changed by authorised Roots Mul clean Ltd service engineer only. RB120 Mode Press the bu on to move P r e s s - / + k e y t o...
  • Page 41 Always ensure a pa ern width of 50 mm is achieved a er adjus ng the knob. Note: The knob can be used both to adjust the main broom pa ern and to adjust the main broom according to bristle wear. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 42 12. Install the new main broom and ensure that the hexagonal catch (I) fits into the drive hub (G). 13. Refit the main broom door and close it with the knob (D). 14. Refit the cover (B) and secure with knobs (A). RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 43 (C) an -clockwise to decrease pa ern. A er pa en is set ghten knob (B) to set. If the side broom is too worn out to ne adjusted, replace the side broom. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 44 Wear safety glasses when cleaning the dust filter. è Clean the dust filter only in a well ventilated area. è Do not use sharp tools to clean the dust filter. è Wear a dust mask to avoid breathing in dust particles. è RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 45 DO NOT inhale the dust. Health hazard! Wear an appropriate dust è CAUTION: Do not damage the metal casing of the filter. mask. DO NOT wash the filter with chemicals. è DO NOT contaminate the environment, use an appropriate cleaning è chamber to dispose the dust. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 46 9. If the skirts are worn out completely, replace them. 10. Assemble the components in reverse order for assembly. 1.0 mm FRONT WARNING: Do not throw the used brooms, seals, aprons in the garbage. Risk of contamina ng the environment. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 47 4. If the oil level is low, top it up with the recommended hydraulic oil. 5. Close the hood. WARNING: WARNING DO NOT operate the hydraulic power pack con nuously Do not over tighten, risk of breakage, risk of leak and component damage. for more than 1 minute at a me. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 48 The machine can also be equipped with solid tyres at the rear as an option. Check the gasket for wear and tear or damage. Replace if necessary. Check the tyres for foreign object damage. Remove any objects immediately if found. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 49 4. Position the safety stopper (A) on the lifting cylinder (B) and lower the hopper till it locks in place. 5. Turn Off key switch. 6. To disengage the safety stopper, raise the hopper till it releases from it’s position. WARNING Do not remove the anti-static drag chain from the machine. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 50 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH For maintenance and troubleshoo ng the PMG group, contact Roots service only. This bu on switch is located in the main control panel to the le of the operator. It is RED in color and has to be pressed in case of emergency, to stop all machine func ons.
  • Page 51 Also do not store water and diesel fuel in the tanks for a longer period of me without mixing an freeze. DO NOT CLEAN THE MACHINE BY MEANS OF VAPOUR JET OR HIGH PRESSURE CLEANING EQUIPMENT. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 52 IMPORTANT: All electronic or electrical repairs should be done by DISPOSAL OF BATTERIES authorized Roots Mul clean Ltd. Service Engineer ONLY. The machine control board (electrical module) is located at the front of the machine, in the steering pillar assembly. To access the electronic components remove the front cover.
  • Page 53 The circuit breakers are located on the hopper pillar RH side. PDM-A FUSE PDM-B FUSE MAIN BROOM MOTOR DC FUSE 125A PPM FUSE KEY SWITCH FUSE POSITIVE JUNCTION REAR POSITIVE JUNCTION FRONT DC-A10 DC-A3 SUCTION FAN MOTOR Circuit breaker Fuse Loca on RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 54 Purpose - To identify whether the hopper Purpose - To activate the filter shaker is in closed position. automatically when the dust gets Location - Hopper link arm. accumulated in the panel filter beyond its threshold. Location - Filter box. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 55 PDM. If the sensor detects a overload of current, it will instruct the PDM to trip the main broom motor to protect it from getting damaged. Location - Electrical panel LH side. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 56 The front jacking points are at the flat bottom portion of the machine. The rear jacking points are located near the rear wheels. Front Rear When servicing or changing tires, block the tires before jacking. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 57 Hopper dust filter checking and cleaning Hopper li ing system hydraulic oil level check Safety stopper check Hopper gasket check Filter box gasket check Filter shaker check Dust filter check Skirt height check Water filter cleaning Proximity sensors cleaning RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 58 Side broom carbon brush check and replacement Drive broom carbon brush check and replacement Electrical systems check Headlamp, Beacon lamp & Horn check Visual inspec on * - Check every 100 hours a er ini al 1000 hours check. RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 59 Turn off the machine and then turn it back Drive system fault on again. If the problem persists, contact Roots service Faulty power switch Contact Roots service Ba ery cutoff switch is engaged Disengage ba ery cutoff switch No diesel fuel Add diesel fuel...
  • Page 60 Brake pad worn Check and replace brake pad. Machine moves a er parking brake is engaged Parking brake cable loose Adjust parking brake cable. Clean the proximity sensors to resume Proximity sensors not working Dust accumulated opera on RootsSweep RD120...
  • Page 61 Do not drive the machine on soil, deep sand, slushy areas, etc. û Always use only ROOTS genuine spares. Do not operate the machine with very low fuel level. ü û Engine & PMG should be handled by Roots engineers only. Do not skip scheduled engine service. ü û RootsSweep RD120...
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  • Page 64 Roots Multiclean Ltd. R.K.G. Industrial Estate, Ganapathy, Coimbatore - 641 006, India. +91 (422) 4330 330 rmclsales@rootsemail.com rootsmulticlean.com RootsSweep RD120 +91 95978 12345...