PowerBoss apex 47 g Manuel utilisateur
Instruction Manual
Apex 47 G/GH (6502.34/.54)
Instruction Manual
Apex 49 G/GH (6502.34/.54)
Introduction
Please be advised explicitly that
we cannot accept any legal issues
out of the contents of this manual.
If repair work has to be performed
make sure that only genuine spare
parts are used; only genuine spare
parts may guarantee a dependa-
ble machine.
Valid as of: September 2007
PowerBoss Inc.
175 Anderson Street
NC 28315 U.S.A.
Telephone: (910) 944-2105
Fax: (910) 944-740
Dear customer,
It is our desire that the good charac-
teristics of the Apex 47 should justify
the confidence you demonstrated by
making this purchase.
Before first operation of your Apex
47, read these instructions carefully.
The manual provides valuable infor-
mation about operation, service and
maintenance.
as used in this manual identifies
items relevant to safety. Please
observe the safety provisions (see
chapter 1).
Before first operation of the machine,
read these instructions and safety in-
formation carefully and comply with
them.
Introduction
Dear customer,
It is our desire that the good charac-
teristics of the Apex 49 should justify
the confidence you demonstrated by
making this purchase.
Before first operation of your Apex
49, read these instructions carefully.
The manual provides valuable infor-
mation about operation, service and
maintenance.
as used in this manual identifies
items relevant to safety. Please
observe the safety provisions (see
chapter 1).
Before first operation of the machine,
read these instructions and safety in-
formation carefully and comply with
them.
Please be advised explicitly that
we cannot accept any legal issues
out of the contents of this manual.
If repair work has to be performed
make sure that only genuine spare
parts are used; only genuine spare
parts may guarantee a dependa-
ble machine.
Valid as of: September 2007
Minuteman International Inc.
111 Rohlwing Road
ADDISON, II. 60101-4244 · U.S.A.
3
Proper Use
The Apex 47 sweeper has been exclu-
sively designed for collecting dry and
moist matter from floor surfaces in e.g.
factories, storage buildings, parking
ground and pedestrian areas. Using
the machine beyond this scope of
application will be deemed improper
use; The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for consequential damages.
The term of proper use also includes
operation, maintenance and repair
work to be performed in compliance
with the manufacturer's specifications.
The Apex 47 may be used by person-
nel only that are familiar with the
machine and aware of possible
hazards involved.
The applicable Accident Prevention
Regulations, Road Traffic Regulations,
and aspects of safety and working
medicine in vigour will have to be
complied with.
If modifications to the machine are
made in absence of the manufacturer-
's prior consent, the latter cannot be
held liable for damage resulting from
such unauthorized modification.
The machine has not been
designed for collecting
dusts which are detrimental
to health or explosive.
Notes on warranty
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 provi-
sions. The maintenance work has to
be performed by an authorised
PowerBoss an service center and confir-
med in the "Maintenance certificate"
which is the warranty document.
The following is excluded from warran-
ty:
fuses, natural wear, damages caused
by overload, inexpert handling and
unauthorised modification of the
machine. Moreover, any claim for war-
ranty cannot be accepted if damages
at the machine are caused by fitting
parts or accessories without
PowerBoss’s prior and explicit consent
or by non-compliance with the mainte-
nance instructions.
Acceptance of the machine
Upon arrival, check machine for possi-
ble damages in transit. Follow un-pa-
cking instructions on shipping pallet.
Each unit has been tested and
through-ly inspected before shipment.
Any da-mage is the responsibility of
the delivery carrier who should be noti-
fied immediately.
PowerBoss Inc.
175 Anderson Street
NC 28315 U.S.A.
Proper Use
3
Proper Use
The Apex 49 sweeper has been exclu-
sively designed for collecting dry and
moist matter from floor surfaces in e.g.
factories, storage buildings, parking
ground and pedestrian areas. Using
the machine beyond this scope of
application will be deemed improper
use; The manufacturer cannot be held
liable for consequential damages.
The term of proper use also includes
operation, maintenance and repair
work to be performed in compliance
with the manufacturer's specifications.
The Apex 49 may be used by person-
nel only that are familiar with the
machine and aware of possible
hazards involved.
The applicable Accident Prevention
Regulations, Road Traffic Regulations,
and aspects of safety and working
medicine in vigour will have to be
complied with.
If modifications to the machine are
made in absence of the manufacturer-
's prior consent, the latter cannot be
held liable for damage resulting from
such unauthorized modification.
The machine has not been
designed for collecting
dusts which are detrimental
to health or explosive.
Notes on warranty
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 provi-
sions. The maintenance work has to
be performed by an authorised
Minuteman service center and confir-
med in the "Maintenance certificate"
which is the warranty document.
The following is excluded from warran-
ty:
fuses, natural wear, damages caused
by overload, inexpert handling and
unauthorised modification of the
machine. Moreover, any claim for war-
ranty cannot be accepted if damages
at the machine are caused by fitting
parts or accessories without
Minuteman’s prior and explicit consent
or by non-compliance with the mainte-
nance instructions.
Acceptance of the machine
Upon arrival, check machine for possi-
ble damages in transit. Follow un-pa-
cking instructions on shipping pallet.
Each unit has been tested and
through-ly inspected before shipment.
Any da-mage is the responsibility of
the delivery carrier who should be noti-
fied immediately.
Minuteman International Inc.
111 South Rohlwing Road
ADDISON, II. 60101-4244 U.S.A.
Proper Use
0 Introduction/Proper Use
Notes on Warranty
Acceptance of the Machine
1 Safty Information.........................6
1.1 General Safty
Information ................................... 6
1.2 Safty and Warning Symbols..........7
1.2.1 Generally Applicable Symbols...... 7
1.3 Labels at the Machine...................8
1.4 Operation/Safety Information........11
1.5 Cleaning Informaton......................12
1.6 Maintenance instructon.................13
1.7 Accident Preventation
Regulation.....................................15
2 Description...................................16
2.1 Functional Descripton................... 16
2.1.1 Apex 47 G..................................... 16
2.1.2 Apex 47 GH..................................16
2.2 Cylinder Broom..............................17
2.3 Side Brush.....................................17
2.4 Filter System/Dust Evacuation......17
2.5 Shaking System............................17
2.6 Steering.........................................17
2.7 Wheels..........................................17
2.7.1 Apex 47 G.....................................17
4.5.6 Displace........................................ 33
4.5.7 Transport.......................................33
5 Technical Data............................. 34
6 Maintenance/Service...................39
6.1 Maintenance Instruction.................39
6.2 Mount/Dismount Cylinder Broom...40
6.3 Adjust Sweeping Track..................40
6.4 Sealing strips for Broom
Compatment..................................42
6.5 Folding Apron Adjustment.............42
6.6 Replace Side Brush.......................43
6.7 Dismount Plate Filter......................44
6.8 Basic Cleaning of Plate Filter.........46
6.9 Engine............................................47
6.9.1 General..........................................47
6.9.2 Check Engine Oil Level..................47
6.9.3 Change Engine Oil.........................48
6.9.4 Air Cleaner.....................................48
6.10 Hydraulic System...........................49
6.10.1 Check hydraulic Fluid-Level..........50
6.10.2 Refill Hydraulic fluid.......................50
6.10.3 Change Hydraulic Fluid Filter........50
6.10.4 Check and Refill Hydraulic System
Lifted-Up Disposal..........................51
2.7.2 Apex 47 GH...................................17
2.8 Brake.............................................18
2.9 Travel Drive Assmbly.....................18
2.10 Hydraulic System Lifted-Up
Disposal........................................ 18
3 First Operation.............................19
3.1 Apex 47..........................................19
3.1.1 General..........................................19
3.1.2 Refill Fuel.......................................19
3.1.3 Check Engine Oil Level..................20
4 Operation......................................21
4.1 Apex 47 Controls.............................21
4.2 Apex 47 Control Panel...................23
4.3 Empty Dirt Hopper of
Apex 47 G......................................28
4.4 Empty Dirt Hopper of
Apex 47 GH.................................. 28
4.5 Working With the
Apex 47 ........................................31
4.5.1 Before Start of Engine...................31
4.5.2 Start Engine...................................31
4.5.3 Stop Engine...................................32
4.5.4 Sweep...........................................32
4.5.5 Stop and Park................................32
Contents
4
0 Introduction/Proper Use
Notes on Warranty
Acceptance of the Machine
1 Safty Information.........................6
1.1 General Safty
Information ................................... 6
1.2 Safty and Warning Symbols..........7
1.2.1 Generally Applicable Symbols...... 7
1.3 Labels at the Machine...................8
1.4 Operation/Safety Information........11
1.5 Cleaning Informaton......................12
1.6 Maintenance instructon.................13
1.7 Accident Preventation
Regulation.....................................15
2 Description...................................16
2.1 Functional Descripton................... 16
2.1.1 Apex 49 G..................................... 16
2.1.2 Apex 49 GH..................................16
2.2 Cylinder Broom..............................17
2.3 Side Brush.....................................17
2.4 Filter System/Dust Evacuation......17
2.5 Shaking System............................17
2.6 Steering.........................................17
2.7 Wheels..........................................17
2.7.1 Apex 49 G.....................................17
4.5.6 Displace........................................ 33
4.5.7 Transport.......................................33
5 Technical Data............................. 34
6 Maintenance/Service...................39
6.1 Maintenance Instruction.................39
6.2 Mount/Dismount Cylinder Broom...40
6.3 Adjust Sweeping Track..................40
6.4 Sealing strips for Broom
Compatment..................................42
6.5 Folding Apron Adjustment.............42
6.6 Replace Side Brush.......................43
6.7 Dismount Plate Filter......................44
6.8 Basic Cleaning of Plate Filter.........46
6.9 Engine............................................47
6.9.1 General..........................................47
6.9.2 Check Engine Oil Level..................47
6.9.3 Change Engine Oil.........................48
6.9.4 Air Cleaner.....................................48
6.10 Hydraulic System...........................49
6.10.1 Check hydraulic Fluid-Level..........50
6.10.2 Refill Hydraulic fluid.......................50
6.10.3 Change Hydraulic Fluid Filter........50
6.10.4 Check and Refill Hydraulic System
Lifted-Up Disposal..........................51
2.7.2 Apex 49 GH...................................17
2.8 Brake.............................................18
2.9 Travel Drive Assmbly.....................18
2.10 Hydraulic System Lifted-Up
Disposal........................................ 18
3 First Operation.............................19
3.1 Apex 49 .........................................19
3.1.1 General..........................................19
3.1.2 Refill Fuel.......................................19
3.1.3 Check Engine Oil Level..................20
4 Operation......................................21
4.1 Apex 49 Controls............................21
4.2 Apex 49 Control Panel. .......23
4.3 Empty Dirt Hopper of
Apex 49 G......................................28
4.4 Empty Dirt Hopper of
Apex 49 GH.................................. 28
4.5 Working With the
Apex 49 ........................................31
4.5.1 Before Start of Engine...................31
4.5.2 Start Engine...................................31
4.5.3 Stop Engine...................................32
4.5.4 Sweep...........................................32
4.5.5 Stop and Park................................32
Contents
4
6.11 V-Belt Drive...................................52
6.11.1 Replace Cylinder Broom
V-Belt............................................53
6.11.2 Replace Side Brush
V-Belt.............................................53
6.11.3 Replace Suction Fan
V-Belt.............................................53
6.11.4 Replace Hydraulic Pump
V-Belt.............................................54
6.12 Electric
System..........................................55
6.13 Maintenance
System..........................................57
Contents
5
6.11 V-Belt Drive...................................52
6.11.1 Replace Cylinder Broom
V-Belt............................................53
6.11.2 Replace Side Brush
V-Belt.............................................53
6.11.3 Replace Suction Fan
V-Belt.............................................53
6.11.4 Replace Hydraulic Pump
V-Belt.............................................54
6.12 Electric
System..........................................55
6.13 Maintenance
System..........................................57
Contents
5
6
1 1 Safety Information
1.1 General Safety Information
Apart from the instructions contained
in this manual, the general safety
instructions and accident prevention
regulations, as imposed by law will
have to be complied with. Do not put
the Manual aside without reading it
even if you used similar sweepers
before. Take the time to read them
now and save time later. Machines
with known defects must not be used.
It will be of essence to make yourself
familiar with all accessories and con-
trols and their functions before you
start working. Avoid the mess of
having to read this book while trying to
run the machine.
Using the machine in areas with
explosion hazard, on public roads and
places is prohibited.
The operator has to use the machine
within its design limits.
Shut the motors down before transpor-
ting the machine.
Keep clear of hazard zone!
Before commencing work, the opera-
tor has to make sure that the Apex 47
and its accessories are in proper and
safe condition.
Warning and instruction labels atta-
ched to the machine contain important
information about safe operation.
Illegible or lost labels have to be repla-
ced.
Make sure that all covers
are fitted before starting to
sweep.
Provide for sufficient
ventilation when sweeping
indoors (dust and
combustion gas).
Pinching and shearing ha-
zard. Provide for required
safe distance before lifting
or lowering the dirt hopper.
Shut down the engine befo-
re re-fuelling.
Smoking and handling open
flames is prohibited when
filling fuel tanks or when
working at or in the vicinity
of components containing
fuel.
Safety Information
6
1 1 Safety Information
1.1 General Safety Information
Apart from the instructions contained
in this manual, the general safety
instructions and accident prevention
regulations, as imposed by law will
have to be complied with. Do not put
the Manual aside without reading it
even if you used similar sweepers
before. Take the time to read them
now and save time later. Machines
with known defects must not be used.
It will be of essence to make yourself
familiar with all accessories and con-
trols and their functions before you
start working. Avoid the mess of
having to read this book while trying to
run the machine.
Using the machine in areas with
explosion hazard, on public roads and
places is prohibited.
The operator has to use the machine
within its design limits.
Shut the motors down before transpor-
ting the machine.
Keep clear of hazard zone!
Before commencing work, the opera-
tor has to make sure that the Apex 49
and its accessories are in proper and
safe condition.
Warning and instruction labels atta-
ched to the machine contain important
information about safe operation.
Illegible or lost labels have to be repla-
ced.
Make sure that all covers
are fitted before starting to
sweep.
Provide for sufficient
ventilation when sweeping
indoors (dust and
combustion gas).
Pinching and shearing ha-
zard. Provide for required
safe distance before lifting
or lowering the dirt hopper.
Shut down the engine befo-
re re-fuelling.
Smoking and handling open
flames is prohibited when
filling fuel tanks or when
working at or in the vicinity
of components containing
fuel.
Safety Information
1.2 Safety and Warning Symbols
1.2.1 Generally Applicable Symbols
All paragraphs in this manual referring
to your personal safety, the safety of
your machine and the environment
protection are attributed one of the fol-
lowing warning symbols:
7
Safety Information
Hazardous for....
persons and
goods
the machine
the environment
Description
dangerous situation
caused by imprecise or non-observance of instructions or
prescribed work routine
important information on handling the Apex 47 in order to
maintain operability
due to use of substances representing an inherent danger to
health of environment
Symbol
DANGER
CAUTION
Ecological hazard
1.2 Safety and Warning Symbols
1.2.1 Generally Applicable Symbols
All paragraphs in this manual referring
to your personal safety, the safety of
your machine and the environment
protection are attributed one of the fol-
lowing warning symbols:
7
Safety Information
Hazardous for....
persons and
goods
the machine
the environment
Description
dangerous situation
caused by imprecise or non-observance of instructions or
prescribed work routine
important information on handling the Apex 49 in order to
maintain operability
due to use of substances representing an inherent danger to
health of environment
Symbol
DANGER
CAUTION
Ecological hazard
8
1.3 Labels at the Machine
The following safety and information
signs are legibly attached to the
machine. Missing or illegible stickers
have to be replaced.
Folding apron (1)
Parking brake (2)
Nameplate, front and rear (3)
Inflation pressure (4)
Read and observe operator's
Manual (5)
Ignition lock (6)
Brake (7)
Noise performance (8)
91 dB (A) Apex 47 G
91 dB (A) Apex 47 GH
Safety Information
Fig.1
8
1.3 Labels at the Machine
The following safety and information
signs are legibly attached to the
machine. Missing or illegible stickers
have to be replaced.
Folding apron (1)
Parking brake (2)
Nameplate, front and rear (3)
Inflation pressure (4)
Read and observe operator's
Manual (5)
Ignition lock (6)
Brake (7)
Noise performance (8)
91 dB (A) Apex 49 G
91 dB (A) Apex 49 GH
Safety Information
Fig.1
9
1.3 Labels at the Machine
Fig. 2 Safety and information signs
Hydraulic fluid (9)
Rotating parts (10)
Burning surface (11)
Cylinder broom wearing take-up (12)
Vehicle identification number (13)
Safety Information
9
1.3 Labels at the Machine
Fig. 2 Safety and information signs
Hydraulic fluid (9)
Rotating parts (10)
Burning surface (11)
Cylinder broom wearing take-up (12)
Vehicle identification number (13)
Safety Information
10
1.3 Labels at the Machine
High-pressure cleaner (14)
Do not clean by means of
high pressure cleaner or
vapour jet.
Apex 47 type name (15)
Pinching hazard (16)
(with the Apex GH only)
Safety Information
10
1.3 Labels at the Machine
High-pressure cleaner (14)
Do not clean by means of
high pressure cleaner or
vapour jet.
Safety Information
Apex 49 type name (15)
Pinching hazard (16)
(with the Apex GH only)
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