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CS230 145B SWEEPER OPERATOR MANUAL Clemas & Co. Unit 5 Ashchurch Business Centre, Alexandra Way, Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, GL20 8NB. Tel: 01684 850777 Fax: 01684 850707 Email: info@clemas.co.uk Web: www.clemas.co.uk...
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Congratulations for your choice! FIORENTINI S.r.l. thanking you for the preference to our product, would like to remind you that FIORENTINI S.r.l production covers manufacture and marketing of industrial cleaning machines and is currently a leading company in this sector. Our tradition and competence guarantee technical quality of your choice;...
INDEX GENERAL INFORMATION SYMBOLS PREMISES MANUAL CONSULTING WARRANTY 1.4.1 WARRANTY OBJECT 1.4.2 WARRANTY LIFE 1.4.3 WARRANTY APPLICATION 1.4.4 RETURNED GOODS 1.4.5 EXCEPTION CONFORMITY DECLARATION MACHINE FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES OF THE MAIN PARTS 2.2.1 DESCRIPTION 2.2.2 MAIN PARTS OF THE MACHINE...
GENERAL INFORMATION GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 SYMBOLS This symbol is used to get the operator’s attention on procedures or precautions to be followed in order to avoid damages to users or to the support. This symbol is used to get the operator’s attention on general information. 1.2 PREMISE FIORENTINI S.
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GENERAL INFORMATION DICHIARAZIONE CE DI CONFORMITA’ ING. O. FIORENTINI s.r.l. 1.5.1.1.1.1.1 Loc. Rombola 50030 PIANCALDOLI (FI) ITALIA SISTEMA QUALITA’ AZIENDALE CERTIFICATO ISO9001 DICHIARIAMO SOTTO LA NOSTRA RESPONSABILITA’ CHE LA MACCHINA Marca FIORENTINI Tipo N° serie Anno di costruzione 2006 RISULTA IN CONFORMITA’ con quanto previsto dalle seguenti direttive e normative armonizzate comunitarie: DIRETTIVA COMUNITARIA DIRETTIVA MACCHINE...
TECHNICAL DATA MACHINES FEATURES AND TECHNICAL DATA 2.1 IDENTIFYING THE MACHINE A silver label is sticked on the protection case of the steering column and clearly shows the data referring to the “CE” marking. ° ° The label has never to be removed. In case of damage it is necessary to ask for a copy.
TECHNICAL DATA 2.2 DESCRIPTION AND FEATURES OF THE MAIN PARTS 2.2.1 DESCRIPTION The sweeper – S34 - has been designed to clean flat and hard surfaces by means of a sweeping system and suction of the dust into a suitable tank. The traction system is based on oleodynamic engines fed by a pump which is driven by an endothermic petrol or GPL engine.
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TECHNICAL DATA dust pull down device (optional). FIORENTINI Co., taking the new CE safety rules into consideration, manufactures the machine following the CE directives about safety and health. The high quality material, the high technology and FIORENTINI experience guarantee the performance and the reliability of this machine . Each machine is tested during the manufacturing process and the final check is done before the machine is shipped out.
TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA S34B S34D FEATURES 1980 mm. 1980 mm. LENGTH 1119 mm. 1119 mm. WIDTH 1470 mm. 1470 mm. HEIGHT 1 central brush, 1 RH 1 central brush, 1 RH brush (1 LH brush is brush (1 LH brush is SWEEPING BRUSHES optional) optional)
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TECHNICAL DATA MAX. SLOPE MAX. SLOPE FOR AN U-TURN 9636 9636 CLEANING m²/h m²/h ECOLOGICAL FEATURES Lp∆ 72 dB(A) Lp∆ 81 dB(A) NOISE AT OPERATOR’S EAR LpiccoC 95 dB(c) LpiccoC 103 dB(c) A = 1,6 m/s A = 1,86 m/s VIBRATIONS AT OPERATOR’S SEAT The technical data listed above may be changed by the manufacturer without notice.
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TECHNICAL DATA 2.3.1 THE DASHBOARD The dashboard is composed by a series of switches that activate or disactivate all the functions of the machine. The function of every switch is shown by a pictogram. Picture nr. 2 shows the dashboard. The function of every switch and pilot light is explained in the scheme below.
TECHNICAL DATA 2.3.2 USE OF THE MACHINE Starting the machine. Glow plugs Battery charger Oil pressure Engine temperature pilot light Insert the key into the dashboard and turn it once clockwise. Wait until the glow plugs pilot light (picture nr. 2 position 7) switches off and turn again the key clockwise in order to start the engine.
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TECHNICAL DATA Important: before starting the machine make sure that the accelerator lever is the same position as shown in picture nr. 4. When the engine is running the lever has to be moved towards the dashboard in order to increase the rpm. Picture 4 Important: after having started the machine both the battery charger and the motor oil pressure must switch off.
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TECHNICAL DATA Moving the machine. Forward gear Reverse gear By means of the forward/reverse pedal the operator can move the machine. The operator has to put the foot onto the pedal and press it with the heel to move forward or with the top of the foot to move the machine backward.
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TECHNICAL DATA Before moving the machine make sure that the engine rpm is right. Otherwise, the operator can regulate the engine rpm by means of the lever which is on the left side next to the hydraulic controls (see picture 6). Picture 6 Rpm lever Stopping the machine.
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TECHNICAL DATA Important: the brake must be checked and registered every three months. Driving seat regulation. By means of the lever under the driving seat (see picture 8) the operator can regulate the horizontal position of the seat itself. Regulation lever Picture 8 Revision 00 January 2005 Page 18/47...
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TECHNICAL DATA How to use the machine. The operator can start the three functions of the machine by means of the three levers next to the driving seat. Make reference to the scheme below for the explanation of the yellow sticker under the levers (see picture 9). Picture 9 The operator has to pull the lever down in order to sink down and start the rotation of the central and side brushes.
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TECHNICAL DATA The operator has to follow the rules below to sweep the surface: start and sink the sweeping group down; start the vacuum engine; open the flap; drive the sweeper at the same speed to clean all the surface. The operator has to follow the rules below to empty the waste tank: close the flap;...
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TECHNICAL DATA Main brush replacement The operator has to follow the rules below to replace the main brush: by means of the lever (see picture n. 10) open the little door on the right side of the sweeper; unscrew the bolts (see detail 1 in picture 10) that hold the rubber catch sheet; remove the sheet;...
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TECHNICAL DATA Knob Brush support Picture 11 Picture 12 Brush holder detail Revision 00 January 2005 Page 22/47...
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TECHNICAL DATA Side brush replacement Unscrew the bolts (picture 13) and remove the brush; replace the brush and tighten the bolts again. Picture 13 How to replace the vacuum filter of the sweeping group and filter shaker engine Important: remove the key from the dashboard of the sweeper; open the bonnet of the machine by means of the button (picture 14);...
TECHNICAL DATA Connectors of the filter shaker Fastening screws Picture 15 Thanks to the vibrations of the filter shaker engine, the dust falls down from the filters into the waste tank. If it is necessary, remove and replace the filter shaker engine. Do not tighten the bolts of the shaker filter engine too much.
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TECHNICAL DATA Picture 16 Revision 00 January 2005 Page 25/47...
SAFETY SAFETY 3.1 RIGHT USE OF THE MACHINE This sweeper is equipped with an internal combustion engine and has been designed to clean open spaces. S34 can pick up dust from horizontal surfaces or with a slope not higher than 10% at a speed not higher than 3km/h. During a U- turn, the slope has not to be higher than 5%.
SAFETY 3.2 WRONG USE OF THE MACHINE The manufacturer is not responsible for damages due to a wrong use of the machine as stated in the scheme below. The machine cannot be driven by non-authorized personnel; The machine cannot sweep sloping surfaces whose gradient is higher than 10% or surfaces with holes;...
SAFETY 3.3 SUGGESTED EQUIPMENTS In order to use the machine in a proper way, we suggest to use FIORENTINI equipments and original spare parts. FIORENTINI S.r.l. Technical Dept. is always at your disposal to design components or parts for a particular use of machine as requested by the customer.
SAFETY 3.5 PROTECTION AND WARNING DEVICES The machine is equipped with a nylon central brush that rotates while the machine is on duty. The machine cannot reach dangerous areas thanks to a Side brush case stainless steel case set up on the brush. The operator can remove the brush case only with special tools.
SAFETY 3.6 OTHER DANGERS Starting from the design of the machine, FIORENTINI studies every kind of danger that can occur whilst using the sweeper in order to prevent or at least reduce the number of accidents for the operator. The operator can avoid many risks that can occur during the machine operating thanks to a series of signals on the machine.
SAFETY 3.7 SAFETY SIGNALS On the brushes protection cases of the machine the operator can find stickers that show different dangers that can occur whilst operating with the sweeper. Dangers’ signals are triangular with black pictures on DANGERS a yellow background Prohibitions’...
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SAFETY Squashing ranger: this can of ranger can occur when the engine cover is What is it? open. Whilst installing or maintaining the engine, the operator has to stop the What to do engine cover with its rod. Picture 18 The purchaser must replace danger signals on the machine if they are deteriorated.
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SAFETY What is it? This signal shows fire ranger due to inflammable liquids. Whilst filling the tank with petrol, the operator has to use a suitable funnel What to do to avoid to dirt the machine. Moreover, this operation has to be done in a proper place where no primer danger can occur.
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HOW TO START AND USE THE MACHINE HOW TO START AND USE THE MACHINE 4.1 TRANSPORT AND HANDLING The machine is delivered to the purchaser in a proper package (see picture 4.1 below). A black arrow on the package shows the barycentre. This arrow must be in the middle of the elevator or transpallet forks. The package must be carefully handled.
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HOW TO START AND USE THE MACHINE The machine must be handled with proper devices as stated in the scheme below. Please, make sure that the black arrow on the package is always in the middle of the elevator forks or the sling bands. Anchorage and/or sling points are set on the machine up in order to keep the stability of the sweeper during the handling.
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HOW TO START AND USE THE MACHINE STORAGE The machine must be stored in a closed and dry place if not immediately installed in order to keep every part safe. Relative humidity must be lower than 80% and the storage temperature must be between 3°C ≤ t ≤ + 45 °C. Revision 00 January 2005 Page 36/47...
HOW TO START AND USE THE MACHINE 4.3 STARTING THE MACHINE S34 sweeper can be starter only after a complete check up of all its components and safety devices. This is why, well trained FIORENTINI technicians do a strict control while manufacturing the machine and an accurate final test.
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 5.1 PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE A periodical maintenance is important in order to keep the machine efficient. Please fill in the format below all the interventions done on the machine. If the original product is not conform, do not use it and wait for the repair or replacement of the defected part.
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MAINTENANCE OPERATION INTERVENTION HOW OFTENA Clean the waste tank and the oil filter of the suction motor Cleaning • Daily Do not use corrosive substances. • Do not use bolts of water. Every week Check the oil level of the hydraulic system Every 3 months Check and regulate the braking system Controlli...
MAINTENANCE 5.2 ENGINE MAINTENANCE In order to maintain the internal combustion engine, the operator has to check: the engine oil level every 50 hours and replace it every 150 hours; the coolant every 50 hours; replace the air filter every 100 hours; replace the petrol filter every 250 hours;...
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MAINTENANCE 5.3 CHECKING THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM It is very important to check the electric system up every two years. Disconnected cables or burnt cables must be immediately replaced. Interventions on the electric system must be carried out by a trained technician. Every kind of intervention not explained in the operator manual must be carried out by FIORENTINIs technicians.
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