On consignment of machine When the machine is consigned to the customer, an immediate check must be performed to find out whether the machine has suffered damage during transportation. If damage has occurred, get the shipping agent to verify immediately the amount and nature of the damage suffered and at the same time informs our claim department.
TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION Sweeptec 50BT Cleaning width Working capacity m2/h 2600 Maximum hill climbing Size of central brush Volume of dirt hopper Electric engine Electric engine Filter surface area Traction mechanical Forward speed km/h Machine length 1430 Machine height 1000 Machine width Battery...
SYMBOLS Filter shaker Suction interruption Side brush Wearing the protection headset Pay attention to hot parts On/off (battery-operated machine only) ON / 1 Indicates the battery charge level (battery-operated machine only) Open book symbol Indicates the user to carefully read this manual before using the machine. Warning symbol Carefully read paragraphs preceded by this symbol, for user and machine safety.
MACHINE PREPARATION UNPACKING THE MACHINE Figure 2 The machine is delivered packed on pallet. To move it use a fork truck or a pulley block with sling (see Figure 3). To remove the package proceed as follows: • Remove the fixing tapes. •...
MACHINE PREPARATION INSTALLING THE BATTERY (BATTERY OPERATED MACHINE ONLY) Figure 5 We recommend, in order to have good operating autonomy, installing a 12Vx140Ah/20h battery. Make sure that the battery is charged before installing. WARNING: carefully follow the battery constructor or distributor’s instructions for the maintenance, the first charge and the daily recharging.
GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS Please keep strictly to the following regulations in order to avoid any damage to the user or to the machine. Read thoroughly all labels on the machine, do not ever cover them and replace them immediately when damaged. Read operating instructions WITH DUE CARE before starting up the machine or performing maintenance.
OPERATING THE MACHINE WORKING POSITION Figure 8 The operator stands on the ground to operate the machine, moving behind it and holding it by its handle. CONTROL COMPONENTS AND THEIR POSITIONS Figure 9 • Suction off (a): this moves a flap to close off the fan's suction duct. •...
WORK Figure 11 • As the side brush is not provided with suction, use it on borders only. Figure 12 • Push the machine to move forward. Figure 13 TRACTION VERSION • Pull the traction handle to move forward. Figure 14 •...
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WORK Figure 15 For efficient suction clean the filter approximately every 10 minutes. Proceed as follows: – turn suction off (lever a); – actuate manual filter-shaker several times (lever b); – turn suction back and start working. • Turn suction off (lever a) when you are about to start working on wet or damp floor surfaces.
UPON COMPLETION OF WORK GAS ENGINE VERSION • Stop the engine, carefully following the information given in the engine’s specific OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS. BATTERY OPERATED VERSION • Stop the machine by turning the on/off push-button (d) (see figure 10) to “off” BOTH VERSIONS •...
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS WARNING: Before any adjustment and/or maintenance procedure always switch off the machine. CLEANING THE FILTER WARNING: always wear glove while doing this operation to avoid contact with dangerous substances. Carefully clean the filter once a week by proceeding as follows: Figure 18 •...
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS ADJUSTING THE SIDE BRUSH Figure 20 To adjust the brush height, regulate the screw (a) placed inside the brush bearing bracket (b). The brush should be pressed on the floor for about 2 cm. ADJUSTING THE CENTRAL BRUSH Figure 21 The central brush should work pressed on the floor for about 7/8 mm.
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE: THE CENTRAL BRUSH DOES NOT CLEAN • The brush is worn or improperly positioned: adjust its position or, if necessary, have it replaced at your nearest service centre. • The waste bin is full: empty it. • The brush does not rotate because the belt is broken: have it replaced at your nearest service centre.
SCRAPPING OF THE MACHINE The machine is composed of: iron materials, plastics, and rubber. The battery-operated version of the machine is also equipped with a battery which may have to be replaced several times during the working life of the machine. Turn to authorized waste collection and disposal agencies for ecological waste disposal when replacing the battery or demolishing the machine.
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