Minuteman E14 Manuel D'utilisation page 15

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OPERATING MANUAL
6 PREPARING THE MACHINE
6.1 Moving the packaged machine
The machine is contained in specific packing (box + two-way pallet to be lift up only on the longer side) with a platform so
that it can be moved by a fork-lift.
Total weight is 72,4 kg (48,9 kg without batteries). Packing dimensions are (Fig. 2):
A (Width): 520 mm
B (Length): 790 mm
C (Height): 770 mm
The fork lift or the transpallet have to pick up the pallet at the center, the item has to be moved very carefully
without crash and paying attention to lift it up over the reasonable height. Packing crates cannot be stacked.
6.2 How to unpack the machine
1. Cut the plastic band with suitable nippers, paying attention to its spring back
2. Open the upper borders of the package and extract the brush and the squeegee. (Fig. 3)
3. Take out the machine from the package, pulling the box upwards.
4. Lift the front of the machine and remove the carton box.
5. Lift the handle (see 6.7, Handle regulation) and, keeping raised the front of the machine, push forward till the complete
step over of the wheel.
6. Using an inclined plane, make the machine going down from the platform.
7. Keep the box and the platform since it may be necessary to transport the machine again.
6.3 Putting the battery
The machine is equipped with an incorporated battery charger and an ermetic gel battery. In the case of using a different
battery form the one supplied, use only AGM or Gel batteries 12V 65A.
The batteries must be housed in the battery compartment below the recovery tank.
The dimensions of the battery compartment are: 290 x 190 x 235 (H) mm.
Strictly comply with the instructions given by the battery manufacturer or retailer regarding battery maintenance
and daily recharging. All installation and maintenance procedures must be carried out by specialists. Before
switching on the machine check that the battery is connected respecting the correct polarity.
When you manipolate batteries always wear safety cloth according to the currently laws. In particular,
before manipulating batteries, take off all metallic objects such as rings, necklace and watches from
hands, wrists and neck. Do not lean metallic objects on the batteries.
When putting the battery:
1. Take off the hoses from the cover.
2. Take off the recovery tank.
3. Introduce the battery in the compartment with the pole in the direction of the back of the machine. Be careful not to
knock into the surrounding walls in order to avoid damages to the machine or to the battery.
6.4 Extracting the battery
When exctracting the battery:
1. Take off the hoses from the cover.
2. Take off the recovery tank.
3. Disconnect the battery
4. Extract the battery upward. Be careful not to knock into the surrounding walls in order to avoid damages to the
machine or to the battery.
6.5 Recharge of the batteries
Connect the machine to a 220 V socket using the cable it is equipped of. During the charging process on the battery
charger the red warning light is on (Fig. 4). At the end of the charging process the green warning light will be on (Fig. 4).
In order not to cause the risk of permanent damage to the battery, avoid at all costs its complete discharge and effect
recharging within a few minutes after that the signal lof discharged batteries appears.
Never leave the batteries completely discharged, even if the machine is not being used.
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MINUTEMAN INTERNATIONAL INC.
14N845 U.S. Route 20
Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140
www.minutemanintl.com
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