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USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
E Ride 21
Warning:
read the instructions
before using the
machine
Original instructions
Minuteman International
14N845 U.S. Route 20,
Pingree Grove, IL 60140 USA
Phone: (800) 323-9420
Email: techsupport@minutemanintl.com
Website: www.minutemanintl.com

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  • Page 1 USER AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL E Ride 21 Warning: read the instructions before using the machine Original instructions Minuteman International 14N845 U.S. Route 20, Pingree Grove, IL 60140 USA Phone: (800) 323-9420 Email: techsupport@minutemanintl.com Website: www.minutemanintl.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION PURPOSE AND CONTENT OF THE MANUAL TARGET HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL IDENTIFICATION DATA OTHER REFERENCE MANUALS SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE MODIFICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS CHAPTER 2 SAFETY - ACCIDENT PREVENTION SYMBOLS GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING CHAPTER 3 MACHINE DESCRIPTION SCRUBBER-DRYER OPERATION...
  • Page 4 AFTER MACHINE USE EMPTYING THE TANKS WASH-AND-DRY MACHINE PUSH/DRAWING MOVEMENT LONG INACTIVITY OF THE WASH-AND-DRY MACHINE FIRST PERIOD OF USE CHAPTER 5 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE TABLE SQUEEGEE CLEANING CHECKING/SUBSTITUTION OF THE SQUEEGEE RUBBERS HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF SQUEEGEE BRUSH CLEANING CYLINDRICAL BRUSH CLEANING CLEANING THE DETERGENT SOLUTION (OR WATER FOR WASHING) FILTER CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND FILTER DETERGENT SOLUTION...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    Operators and Technicians in charge of the maintenance machine, inside an adequate case, far from liquids and must read this manual carefully. Contact Minuteman in other substances that can cause damage to it. case of doubts regarding the interpretation of the...

  • Page 6: Identification Data

    Minuteman SERVICE. Only original spare parts and accessories must be used. Call Minuteman for service or to order spare parts and accessories, specifying the machine Model and Serial Number. MODIFICATIONS AND...

  • Page 7: Safety - Accident Prevention

    CHAPTER 2 SAFETY - ACCIDENT PREVENTION GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous situations. Always read carefully this information and take Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential the necessary precautions to protect people and objects. damages to people and machine are shown below. Cooperation between the Operator and the machine is critical.
  • Page 8 Otherwise, request – Do not let the machine be used as a toy. Pay assistance from an authorized Minuteman special attention when used near children. service Dealer. – Always protect the machine against the –...
  • Page 9 When you need to tilt the machine for water, ask for the intervention of a service maintenance, remove battery center Minuteman. beforehand. – Take all necessary precautions to prevent – The machine must be not abandoned, at...

  • Page 10: Unpacking

    UNPACKING To unpack the Machine carefully follow the instructions on the packing. When the machine is delivered, check that the packing and the machine were not damaged during transportation. If the damage is evident, keep the packing and have it checked by the Parcel Service that delivered it.

  • Page 11: Machine Description

    CHAPTER 3 MACHINE DESCRIPTION SCRUBBER-DRYER OPERATION AGREEMENTS The scrubber-dryer is used to clean (washing and drying) Forward, backward, front, rear, left or right are intended smooth and solid floor, in civil or industrial environment, with reference to the operator’s position with the operator's under safe operation conditions by a qualified Operator.

  • Page 12: Description

    DESCRIPTION 14. Button for activating the lowering of the squeegee and water recovery suction. Control panel and controls 15. Activated squeegee and suction light indication; the (See Figure 3-1) light indication blinks during passing from de- Control panel and controls activated to activated and vice versa Emergency stop button 16.
  • Page 13 Figure 3-1...
  • Page 14 External views 25. Tanks cover lifting handle (See Figure 3-2 and Figure 3-3) 26. Heel cushion 27. Rear wheel cover Steering-wheel 28. Rear wheel mudguard Ignition key: 29. Emergency and parking brake 0: off I: on Pedal for starting motion and acceleration Detergent solution (or water for washing) level indicator Front drive and steering wheel...
  • Page 15 Figure 3-3...
  • Page 16 Internal parts view (See Figure 3-4) Tank covers (in uplifted position) Handle for cover opening Water recovery tank Float for full water recovery tank Batteries Batteries connector Battery charger connector of wash-and-dry machine for connection to the electric network (optional) Figure 3-4...

  • Page 17: Technical Characteristics

    TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS E Ride 21 E Ride 21 Description (with two cylindrical (with one disc brush) brushes) Voltage Washed path 53 cm 51 cm Suction 1168 mm H 1168 mm H Detergent solution tank (or water for washing), capacity 55 L...
  • Page 18 E Ride 21 E Ride 21 Description (with two cylindrical (with one disc brush) brushes) Wash-and-dry machine body dimensions, with squeegee and brush (length x 1200 x 1130 x 600 mm 1200 x 1130 x 600 mm height x width)

  • Page 19: Electrical Diagram

    ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM DELUXE Version: – with squeegee Refer to the Service manual. – without disc brush (or cylindrical brushes) ELECTRICAL PROTECTIONS – without batteries – without electronic battery charger onboard Fuses – with heel cushion (26, Figure 3-2) – The following fuse (22, Figure 3-2) is placed under –...
  • Page 20 3-10...

  • Page 21: Use

    CHAPTER 4 Alternatively, the wash-and-dry m requires: achine WARNING! – 2 12V, 110 Ah (WET) batteries On some points of the machine there are – 2 12V, 110 Ah (GEL) batteries some adhesives indicating: – 2 12V, 110 Ah (AGM) batteries –DANGER The machine can be supplied as follow: –WARNING...

  • Page 22: Before Starting The Wash-And-Dry Machine

    BEFORE STARTING THE WASH- be stopped automatically by the quick connection (8). Remove the water pipe from the quick connection (8). AND-DRY MACHINE ATTENTION! General control The water temperature in the tank must not exceed Visually check that the wash-and-dry m is in achine 40 °C (100°F)
  • Page 23 ATTENTION! Use a proper detergent for the type of cleaning to be carried out. Use exclusively liquid detergents with low foaminess and non-inflammable; suitable for the wash-and- dry machine to be used. Figure 4-1...

  • Page 24: Start Up And Stopping Of Machine

    Suction stops a few seconds after activation of the Minuteman Assistance Service. related button, for sucking all the water present in the Check the state of the battery charges by observing piping.
  • Page 25 17. To stop immediately the machine in the event of an emergency, press the button (15, Figure 4-2). To cut out the emergency button (15), turn it clockwise until unhooking it from the lower position. Figure 4-2...

  • Page 26: Wash-And-Dry Machine In Operation

    WASH-AND-DRY MACHINE IN Bend manually the hose in the area (2) until obtaining a watertight fold (17); then, by keeping it bent, lower OPERATION it on the drain area. During operation, check the state of the batteries Release gradually (in order to avoid undesired charge to avoid flat batteries in inaccessible battery squirts) the fold (17) by letting the dirty water flow out from the tank into the drain area.
  • Page 27 (Only for the hose that cannot be pressed in the area (11)). Lower gradually (in order to avoid undesired squirts) the hose (10) above the drain area, by letting the detergent solution (or water) flow out from the tank into the drain area. 10.

  • Page 28: Wash-And-Dry Machine Push/Drawing Movement

    WASH-AND-DRY MACHINE PUSH/ FIRST PERIOD OF USE DRAWING MOVEMENT After the first period of use (first 8 hours) it is necessary to check that the fixing and connecting elements are correctly When it is not possible to use the wash-and-dry machine fixed, that the visible parts are integral and that there are drive, it is possible to move it by pushing it manually.

  • Page 29: Maintenance

    Screws and nuts tightening check  (2) Check of HEPA suction filter (2) Brushes rotation belt check/replacement (2) Drive chain check/replacement (1): and after the first 8 working hours Minuteman (2): maintenance, falling within the competence of a Authorized Service Center...

  • Page 30: Squeegee Cleaning

    SQUEEGEE CLEANING NOTE To obtain a good floor drying, the squeegee must be cleaned and the rubber blades must be in good conditions. ATTENTION! The use of work gloves is recommended during the squeegee cleaning due to the possible presence of sharp debris. If necessary, remove the squeegee (See procedure in the related paragraph).

  • Page 31: Checking/Substitution Of The Squeegee Rubbers

    CHECKING/SUBSTITUTION OF THE SQUEEGEE RUBBERS Disassemble and clean the squeegee, by operating as described in the specific paragraph. Check that the front rubber (1, Figure 5-2) and the rear rubber (2), are whole and are without cuts and tears, otherwise substitute them, as described below. Check also that the front edge (3) of the rear rubber (2) is not worn out;...

  • Page 32: Height Adjustment Of Squeegee

    HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT OF SQUEEGEE – The adjustment of the squeegee height is necessary when the wash-and-dry machine does not provide correct drying, leaving trails of water in the central or external parts. To adjust the squeegee height, loosen the nuts (1, Figure 5-3) and adjust the left and right wheel height (2).

  • Page 33: Cylindrical Brush Cleaning

    CYLINDRICAL BRUSH CLEANING CAUTION! It is advisable to use protective gloves when cleaning the cylindrical brush because there can be cutting debris. Remove the cylindrical brushes (See procedure in the related paragraph). Wash and clean the cylindrical brushes from dirt and debris.

  • Page 34: Cleaning The Detergent Solution (Or Water For Washing) Filter

    CLEANING THE DETERGENT SOLUTION (OR WATER FOR WASHING) FILTER Ascertain that the wash-and-dry machine cannot move autonomously. By acting on the wash-and-dry machine controls, lower the squeegee and the disc brush (or cylindrical brushes), then rotate the ignition key on “0” and extract it (see chapter Use).
  • Page 35 Figure 5-7...

  • Page 36: Cleaning The Nozzle And Filter Detergent Solution Supply To The Disc Brush

    CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND FILTER DETERGENT SOLUTION SUPPLY TO THE DISC BRUSH Ascertain that the wash-and-dry machine cannot move autonomously. Remove the brush (See procedure in the related paragraph). By acting on the coupling hub (1, Figure 5-8) of the brush, unscrew the ring nut (2) and recover the nozzle (3) and the gasket (4).

  • Page 37: Cleaning The Nozzle And Filter Detergent Solution Supply To The Cylindrical Brushes

    CLEANING THE NOZZLE AND FILTER DETERGENT SOLUTION SUPPLY TO THE CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES Ascertain that the wash-and-dry machine cannot move autonomously. By acting on the wash-and-dry machine controls, lower the cylindrical brushes, then rotate the ignition key on “0” and extract it (see chapter Use). By acting on the front part of the cylindrical brush- holder head, unscrew the ring nut (1, Figure 5-9) and recover the nozzle (2) and the gasket (3).

  • Page 38: Battery Charge

    5.11 BATTERY CHARGE Battery charge for wash-and-dry machines without on board battery charger CAUTION! Take the wash-and-dry machine to the area suited for Keep the batteries charged make their life last recharging the batteries. longer. Ascertain that the wash-and-dry machine cannot move autonomously.
  • Page 39 12. Connect again the connector (5, Figure 5-10) to the 14. Unblock and engage the pin (1) to the battery case. connector (6). 15. The charge has ended. 13. Extract the pin (2) and place the battery case into its seat, then engage the pin (2) to the battery case itself.
  • Page 40 Battery charge for wash-and-dry machines with on (only for lead batteries (WET)) Check the correct board battery charger (optional) electrolyte level in the batteries, then close all the stoppers (8, Figure 5-12). Take the wash-and-dry machine to the area suited for 10.
  • Page 41 Figure 5-12 5-13...

  • Page 42: Checking/Replacing The Fuses

    5.12 CHECKING/REPLACING THE FUSES Remove the squeegee (1). Assembly Ascertain that the wash-and-dry machine cannot move autonomously. Assemble in the reverse order with respect to Rotate the ignition key on “0” and extract it. disassembly Disconnect the connector from the batteries, by acting as described further down.
  • Page 43 Figure 5-14 Figure 5-15 5-15...

  • Page 44: Assembly-Disassembly Of The Disc Brush

    5.14 ASSEMBLY-DISASSEMBLY OF THE 12. Repeat the operations described in the previous points 9, 10 and 11. DISC BRUSH 13. Rotate the ignition key (1, Figure 5-16) on “0” and Disassembly then extract it. Ascertain that the wash-and-dry machine cannot move autonomously.

  • Page 45: Cylindrical Brushes Assembly-Disassembly

    5.15 CYLINDRICAL BRUSHES ASSEMBLY-DISASSEMBLY Disassembly Ascertain that the wash-and-dry machine cannot move autonomously. By operating on the wash-and-dry machine controls, lower the cylindrical brushes then rotate the ignition key on “0” and extract it (see the chapter Use). By operating on the right side of the wash-and-dry machine, release the retainers and cam (1, Figure 5- 17).
  • Page 46 Assembly Place the cylindrical brushes in their seat (1, Figure 5-20) by ensuring to engage their pentagonal seat (2) in the related hubs (3). Proceed with the assembly by operating in the reverse order with respect to disassembly. Figure 5-20 5-18...

  • Page 47: Safety Functions

    CHAPTER 6 SAFETY FUNCTIONS MICROSWITCH OF DRIVER’S SEAT The wash-and-dry machine is equipped with safety functions described below. It is located inside the driver’s seat and does not allow any EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON function of the wash-and-dry machine if the operator is not seating on his seat.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER 7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE SOLUTION Battery connector Figure 3-4) Connect it disconnected No light indicators light up on the panel; Batteries completely flat Charge them the motors do not work emergency stop button Press it Figure 3-1) remains depressed Dirty squeegee (9, Figure 3-2) or worn Clean the squeegee or turn/ out or damaged squeegee rubber...
  • Page 50 The disc brush (or cylindrical brushes) not touch the floor: check. Replace the brushes does not clean Check the pins (2, Figure 5-4) or the pins (1, Figure 5-6) For further information, contact Minuteman Service Centers, where the Service Manual is available.

  • Page 51: Scrapping

    (*): In particular, for scrapping electrical and electronic product from other types of disposals and parts, refer to the local Minuteman Head Office. recycle it in a responsible manner in order to favour the sustainable reuse of the material...
  • Page 52 “Excellence Meets Clean” Minuteman®, Minuteman International, Inc. · 14N845 U.S. Route 20 · Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140 · USA Phone: 800-323-9420 · Website: www.minutemanintl.com · Email: techsupport@minutemanintl.com A Member of the Hako Group E Ride 21 Scrubber #988748UM, Rev. *.1, 09/13...

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