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  • Page 1 User Manual...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Instruction Manual Preface................................03 Introduction..............................05 Proper use ..............................05 Acceptance of the machine ..........................06 General for safety Instructions Operation...............................07 Transport...............................10 Handling of line cords............................10 Principle of operation.............................11 How to take the machine into Operation Assembly ..............................12 Description Controls ................................13 Control panel ..............................14 Brushes / Pads .............................17 Installation of brush .............................

  • Page 3: Preface

    Preface Dear customer, It is our desire that the excellent properties of the E 17e should justify the confidence you demonstrated Making this purchase. Before first operation of your E 17e read these instructions carefully. They will inform E 17e machine is an ideal machine to clean floors in large and medium areas like Offices, Hospital, Restaurant, Shopping Complexes and many commercial applications.
  • Page 4 If repair work has to be performed, make sure that only genuine spare parts are used since genuine spare parts only may guarantee continuous and dependable operation of your machine. Valid as for Nonember 2008 Minuteman International 14N845 U.S Route 20 Pinegree Grove, Illinois 60140 USA Phone 1-800-323-9420 E-Mail: www.minutemanintl.com...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The term of proper use also includes compliance with the manufacturer’s instructions about operation, maintenance and repair. The E 17e may be used , serviced and repaired by persons only that are familiar with the machine and are aware of possible hazards involved.

  • Page 6: Acceptance Of The Machine

    The terms of the sales contract apply. Damages are not subject to warranty if they are due to non-compliance with the maintenance and service provisions. Any maintenance work has to be performed by an authorized Minuteman service workshop and confirmed in the “Maintenance certificate “which is the warranty document.

  • Page 7: General For Safety Instructions

    Allow yourself the time to do so in order to safe time at a later moment. The operator is responsible for all persons in the working area. Children have to keep clear of the E 17e in operation. Nobody is allowed to stay in the zone of danger.
  • Page 8 Safety. When transporting the E 17e, shut down the motors of the working implements. The operator has to use the machine in accordance to its intended fields of application. During operation, he has to take account of the local conditions (stairs, obstacles) and of other persons, in particular to children.
  • Page 9 Using the machine on public roads and places is not admitted. Qualified personnel only are admitted to perform maintenance and repair work . Turn the machine off and disconnect the mains plug before cleaning and maintaining the machine, when replacing parts or when change over to another function.

  • Page 10: Transport

    Transport Transport In order for the easy transportation of E 17e, it is recommended to lift up the brush head and squeegee as represented before transporting the machine. Handling of line cords Make sure that the line cords are not damaged by running over, squeezing, dragging , etc. The line cords shall be checked regularly with regard to damage and ageing.

  • Page 11: Principle Of Operation

    Principle of Operation E 17e A squeegee and suitable brushes or pads are required for wet cleaning of hard floorings. The rotating brush scrubs the floor thoroughly, removing the dirt by means of suds, thus cleaning the floor. The soiled water is drawn in during the same cycle by means of the squeegee.

  • Page 12: How To Take The Machine Into Operation

    How to take the Machine into operation Assembly When being supplied to you, the E 17e is packed in a cardboard box. The floor consists of a wooden platform where the machine is fixed by means of plastic straps. Open the box from its bottom side and remove it by pulling upwards. After detaching the plastic wraps, you now can follow the below 4 instructions.

  • Page 13: Description

    Description 3. Close the body back and secure it with screws and Rubber caps. Remove the two tie-bolts outside the body of the Machine . 4. Take the machine out of the pallette carefully. Fit the drain hoses (2 Nos.) ensuring the position of hooked end of the hoses. Take the power cord through the cable retainer.

  • Page 14: Control Panel

    Description Control panel Switches for Vacuum Motor and Brush A. ON/OFF Switch for Suction Turbine Is on when “A” is at position “ I “ Is off when “A” is at position “ o“ B. ON/OFF Switch for Brush Motor Is on when “B”...
  • Page 15 2. Cleaning solution discharge control Lever Turn the lever up , to discharge the detergent and position the lever suitably to achieve the desired flow of Detergent. Turn down to close the detergent flow. Important! Do not over-exert the lever; A gentle force is enough to close/open.
  • Page 16 Control for the speed of machine Pull the black knob a little. Take the knob to the left to increase the speed. Take it to the right to decrease speed. Leave the knob so that it locks in its place. The speed is adjustable in 4 steps.

  • Page 17: Brushes/Pads

    Brushes/pads The E17e must be equipped with brushes from the accessories kit, as required by the degree of dirti and kind of ground. Installation of brush The tank should be empty. Lift the squeegee. Place the brush in front of the machine. Lower the brush head.

  • Page 18: Removal Of Brush

    Turn on switch "B" for a short time in order to allow locking Note: The brush must snap in immediately. A rattling noise indicates that the brush head is not correctly centered. Turn off switch "B”, correct position of brush head and turn on switch 'C' for locking. Now the brush is locked.

  • Page 19: Squeegee

    Squeegee The E 17e is equipped with a squeegee with a working width of 750mm. The squeegee bracket group fixed to the E 17e, allowing swiveling and the oscilating movements. The squeegee, protruding at the side, evades obstacles in The machines path and is made swivel backwards.

  • Page 20: Removal Of Squeegee

    Removal of squeege Lift the squeege Un screw the squeege knob(2) Removal the squeege towards the bottom side Replacement of sealing strips The sealing strips can be removed Without needs of tools, as follows Remove the squeegee (refer to section "Removal of squeegee") Unscrew the knob lip.(1) Remove the supporting strips (2) 1.squeegee...

  • Page 21: Filling Of Water

    E 17e. Those products comply with the provisions of the Detergents Act. When the E 17e is being pushed, squeegee and brush drive plate must be lifted. Operating Procedure Turn on switch "B” the brush is rotating .
  • Page 22 Note: After lowering the brush move The E 17e immediately; Otherwise the brush might leave traces on the floor. Lift the squeegee during reverse travel. During work, the power supply cable Should be lying behind the operator. When passing over dormers with a height of more than 0.70in =10mm, The brush drive must be turned off and the brush must be lifted up.

  • Page 23: Soiled And Fresh Water Tanks

    Fresh water tank Soiled and Fresh water tanks The E 17e has soiled water tank and a fresh water (lye) tank. The filling ° capacity is 22 litres; . water temperature must not exceed 50 C .Soiled water is fed via the suction hose into the soiled water tank.

  • Page 24: Electrical Equipment

    Please follow the below Electrical Equipment The electrical equipment of the E 17e uses a mains voltage of 115 V/60 Hz AC. Easy access to brush motor and vacuum motor is possible after the upper part of the unit has been titled to upside.
  • Page 25 Suction turbine require little maintance only;just the carbon brushes must be checked -renewed-after every 200 service hours. If there should be repeated cases of failure, look for the reason. Any work at the electrical system has to be carried out by specialized electricians only. Whenever performing work at the electrical system, disconnect the mains supply plug on principle.

  • Page 26: Technical Specification

    Technical Specification Model E 17e Model No M 17115 Length with squeegee 1000 mm Width without/with Squeegee 450/750 mm Height 807/870 mm Brush Head 430 mm Squeegee 750 mm 1700 m Theoretical Performance Driving Speed Upto 4 km/h Main wheel,dia/width...

  • Page 27: Maintenance

    There well trained personnel and genuine Minuteman spare parts are at your disposal. In case of any inquiries or orders for spare parts, please always quote the machine's serial number mentioned on the nameplate. The name plate is fixed in the rear side of the machine.
  • Page 28 Service hours Maintenance work Daily every every every Check connection -extension cables and plugs for good condition; discard defective cables immediately. Empty and clean (rinse) the soiled water tank Check the sealing strips of squeegee for good condition. Check the squeegee for possibly collected foreign matter and clean it, if required Check the float for proper operation.
  • Page 29 Service hours Maintenance work Daily every every every Check the squeegee sealing strips for wear; renew them if required. Check the brush for tight fit and wear; renew them if required. Check the tank lid seal; renew it if required. Check the fresh water infeed to the brushes.
  • Page 30 Minuteman International 14N845 U.S Route 20 Pinegree Grove, Illinois 60140 USA Phone 1-800-323-9420 www.minutemanintl.com A Member of the Hako Group...

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