Minuteman RoboScrub 20, Operation Manual

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Page 2: ...urfaces Only use the RoboScrub 20 with accessories approved by Brain Corp The RoboScrub 20 should only be used by operators trained by Brain Corp or Brain Corp approved trainers in a controlled restricted environment approved by Brain Corp Additional training materials may be provided as to the intended use of the RoboScrub 20 and it should only be used in accordance with such training Use the mac...

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Page 4: ... SOLUTION TANK SITE GAUGE DRAIN HOSE 14 WARNING LIGHT 14 EMERGENCY STOP 15 START PAUSE 15 BATTERY COMPARTMENT 15 RECOVERY TANK DRAIN HOSE 16 RECOVERY TANK SCREENED FLOAT 16 OPERATOR SEAT TANK LID 16 ACCELERATOR PEDAL 17 SENSORS 17 CONTROL CONSOLE OVERVIEW 18 USER INTERFACE UI TOUCH SCREEN 18 IGNITION KEY SWITCH 19 HORN BUTTON 19 SOLUTION TANK LOW INDICATOR 19 RECOVERY TANK HIGH INDICATOR 19 SOLUTI...

Page 5: ...IGHT 25 BEFORE USE 26 MANUAL OPERATION 27 ROBOTIC OPERATION 28 ROBOTIC MODE OPERATION 28 ESTABLISH HOME MARKERS 28 REGION 29 ROC ROBOT OPERATIONS CENTER 30 PAIR A PHONE TO THE ROC 30 TEACH A ROBOTIC ROUTE 31 RUN A ROBOTIC ROUTE 35 ALERTS DURING OPERATION 38 EMERGENCY STOP 41 DELETE A ROUTE 42 AFTER USE 44 AFTER USE DAILY TASKS 44 DRAIN AND CLEAN TANKS HOSES AND FILTERS 44 CLEAN SCRUB BRUSH PAD 44 ...

Page 6: ...HOSES AND FILTERS 49 CLEAN SENSORS 49 CLEAN SCRUB BRUSH PAD 50 CLEAN SQUEEGEE 50 PARK AND STORE RoboScrub 20 50 CHARGE BATTERIES 51 WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 52 MONTHLY MAINTENANCE 52 YEARLY MAINTENANCE 52 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 53 TROUBLESHOOTING SUPPORT 54 ROBOSCRUB 20 FAQs 54 TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS 55 WHERE TO GET MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT 57 WARRANTY 58 ...

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Page 8: ...hine s receptacle when the charger is operating Arcing may result If battery charging must be interrupted disconnect the AC power supply cord first Do not pull on the battery charger cord to unplug Grasp plug at outlet and pull Only use approved batteries and chargers Use of unapproved parts may impair safety and potentially damage the machine and or cause a fire ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY The RoboScrub...

Page 9: ...en and animals at least 3 feet away from the machine during operation The operator is responsible for supervising and monitoring safe operation of the RoboScrub 20 Do not ride the RoboScrub 20 when it is operating in robotic mode Do not grab the steering wheel when operating in robotic mode as it may move rapidly and unexpectedly All wheels tires always need to be in contact with the floor Avoid a...

Page 10: ...se approved replacement parts Use of unapproved parts may impair safety and potentially damage the machine Read all instructions before performing any service or maintenance function Take precautions to prevent hair jewelry or loose clothing from becoming caught in moving parts Only work on the machine when it is parked on a level surface and appropriately stabilized via safety blocks or support s...

Page 11: ...t 2D Camera 3 Sensors Front 3D Camera 4 Sensors Side 3D Cameras 5 Sensors Lower LIDAR 6 Front Bumper Skirt 7 Front Drive Wheel 1 2 3 4 5 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 8 Scrub Deck 9 Squeegee 10 Accelerator Pedal 11 Solution Recovery Tank 12 Operator Seat Recovery Tank Lid 13 Sensors Upper LIDAR ...

Page 12: ...nge 14 Recovery Tank Drain Hose 15 Vacuum Motor Muffler 16 Solution Fill Port 17 Warning Light 18 Rear Emergency Stop 19 Start Pause Button 20 Solution Tank Site Gauge Drain Hose 21 Battery Compartment 22 Rear Tires 17 18 19 20 21 22 14 15 16 ...

Page 13: ... 23 Ignition Key Switch 24 User Interface UI Touch Screen 25 Steering Wheel 26 Front Emergency Stop 27 Horn Button 28 Recovery Tank High Indicator 29 Solution Tank Low Indicator 30 Solution Flow Control 31 One Touch Button 32 Vacuum Button 33 Direction Buttons Forward Backward ...

Page 14: ...e equipment and pour the premixed solution into the solution fill port Use the solution tank site gauge to guide you as you pour Do not overfill SOLUTION TANK SITE GAUGE DRAIN HOSE The solution tank site gauge drain hose serves two purposes as a visual indicator of the solution tank volume and is used to drain the solution tank Using appropriate personal protective equipment drain the solution tan...

Page 15: ...s terminated START PAUSE The RoboScrub 20 is equipped with a blue start pause button on the back that is used to begin running a saved route in robotic mode or to pause an in process robotic route When pressed the scrub brush raises The squeegee stays down and the vacuum remains on for approximately 20 seconds after which the vacuum turns off and the squeegee raises Always use the start pause butt...

Page 16: ...ned float When the recovery tank is overfilled or a large amount of foaming is present the screened float blocks the vacuum intake inside the tank protecting the vacuum motor and internal electronics from water damage It is essential to keep the screened float clean and functioning properly OPERATOR SEAT TANK LID The operator seat is equipped with two sensors a pressure switch under the seat cushi...

Page 17: ...s the speed When pressure is completely removed the electromagnetic brake automatically engages stopping the RoboScrub 20 SENSORS The RoboScrub 20 is equipped with LIDAR 3D and 2D cameras all of which allow machine visions for the robotic software All sensors and cameras constantly surveille the robot s surroundings for both stationary and moving obstacles When an obstacle is detected the RoboScru...

Page 18: ...at is accessible via the User Interface UI Touch Screen located on the left side of the control console BrainOS technology offers a robotic mode feature that provides the ability for the RoboScrub 20 to perform floor cleaning by following one of the saved navigation routes without direct real time operator control When the Minuteman RoboScrub 20 is turned on the BrainOS software will automatically...

Page 19: ...for details HORN BUTTON Pressing this button sounds the RoboScrub 20 s horn SOLUTION TANK LOW INDICATOR When illuminated indicates that the solution tank is low and needs to be refilled RECOVERY TANK HIGH INDICATOR When illuminated indicates that the recovery tank level is high and needs to be emptied SOLUTION FLOW CONTROL Thesolutionflowcontrolregulatestheamountofsolutionthatisdischarged during c...

Page 20: ...omatically lowers when driving forward When the vacuum is turned off the squeegee will stay down for approximately 8 seconds and then raise The vacuum motor will run for approximately 15 seconds and then turn off ONE TOUCH BUTTON The one touch button engages the scrub brush vacuum and squeegee allowing for immediate operation of the RoboScrub 20 When pressed the scrub brush and squeegee are lowere...

Page 21: ...RECOMMENDS THAT ONLY TRAINED FIELD TECHNICIANS OR MAINTENANCE STAFF INSTALL OR REPLACE BATTERIES IMPROPER BATTERY INSTALLATION CAN CAUSE RISK TO USERS AND THE MACHINE 6 Remove the tape from the two red battery connectors and attach them together 7 Place the battery compartment cover back in position 8 Remove the chock strips squeegee straps and straps needed to secure the ramp 9 Remove the ramp at...

Page 22: ...22 988767UM REV A Content Subject to Change SCRUB BRUSH PAD OPTIONS The following scrub brush or pad options are available with the Minuteman RoboScrub 20 powered by BrainOS ...

Page 23: ...d a The scrub brush pad will spin for a moment and then release b Remove the scrub brush pad from underneath the RoboScrub 20 3 Turn the ignition key back to center position LOAD SCRUB BRUSH PAD Perform the following steps to load a scrub brush or pad 1 Turn the ignition key to the right clockwise to turn on the RoboScrub 20 2 Press the one touch button to raise the scrub deck if necessary 3 Posit...

Page 24: ...d with a squeegee assembly that houses the squeegee blade Familiarize yourself with all aspects of the squeegee assembly 1 Outside Blade Fastening Latch 2 Caster Wheel 3 Nut for Squeegee Height Adjustment 4 Roller 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 6 4 3 2 8 5 Inside Blade Fastening Latch 6 3 Sided Knob 7 Vacuum Connector 8 Squeegee Blade ...

Page 25: ...urn and lock the inside and outside blade fastening latches 8 Re affix the lower half of the squeegee assembly to the upper half by tightening both 3 sided knobs on the top of the assembly 9 Place the squeegee assembly underneath the RoboScrub 20 10 Reattach the squeegee vacuum connector on the squeegee assembly to the vacuum suction hose underneath the RoboScrub 20 ADJUST SQUEEGEE HEIGHT The heig...

Page 26: ...d rinse the recovery tank screened float if necessary Drain and clean the solution tank if necessary Clean the solution fill filter if necessary Check the vacuum hose for debris or blockage flush out any obstacles Check the squeegee blade for damage excessive wear and deflection Rotate or replace as needed Check that the scrub brush pad is properly installed and is clean of restricting debris such...

Page 27: ...oScrub 20 Wait for the User Interface UI Touch Screen to display options to Run Route Teach Route and Settings 4 Press the up or down direction button to determine whether you will be driving forward or backward 5 Select the desired solution flow control setting 6 Press the one touch button to engage the cleaning components scrub brush and squeegee are lowered and vacuum turns on When cleaning is ...

Page 28: ...er Each Home Marker can store up to 6 routes for a total of 60 routes Home Markers are used to establish the start and end point of a cleaning route The number of Home Markers needed may vary depending on the size of the space where the machine will be operating in robotic mode Multiple Home Markers may be necessary for large or unusually mapped areas where more than 6 cleaning routes are needed E...

Page 29: ...uage 1 Insert the ignition key and turn to the right clockwise to turn on the machine Wait for the UI touchscreen to initialize 2 Enter the 4 digit Security PIN via the UI touchscreen Upon successful PIN entry the UI touchscreen displays the Main Menu 5 Select CHANGE LANGUAGE 4 Select REGION 6 Select the desired language 3 Select SETTINGS from the Main Menu 7 Select BACK twice to return to the Mai...

Page 30: ...te in robotic mode it is recommended that the operator pair their cell phone to the ROC When a cell phone is paired to the ROC the ROC will send SMS or MMS messages to the phone whenever the machine encounters an alert and or when the route is complete To ensure only the onsite operator receives alerts from the ROC only one phone number at a time can be paired to the ROC to receive status alerts A...

Page 31: ...he UI touchscreen displays Drive to scan my home location Drive to the desired Home Marker positioning the machine so the right side camera is no less than 24 in 61 cm away The machine will automatically scan the Home Location Code NOTE IF THE MACHINE IS UNABLE TO SCAN THE HOME LOCATION CODE THE UI TOUCHSCREEN WILL DISPLAY AN ERROR MESSAGE WITH SUGGESTIONS ON HOW TO RESOLVE 5 A Success Choose a bo...

Page 32: ... the accelerator pedal and drive the machine through the entire cleaning route to be saved As soon as driving begins the UI touchscreen states Learning along with the amount of time spent on the route so far NOTE WHEN TEACHING A NEW ROUTE WITH A NON SCRUBBABLE AREA PRESS THE ONE TOUCH BUTTON TO RAISE THE SCRUB BRUSH AND SQUEEGEE APPROXIMATELY 10 FT 120 IN OR 305 CM PRIOR TO REACHING THE AREA DRIVE...

Page 33: ...era the UI touchscreen states Drive to scan my home location NOTE A NEW CLEANING ROUTE CANNOT BE SAVED UNTIL THE MACHINE SCANS THE SAME HOME LOCATION CODE IN THE SAME PHYSICAL LOCATION A SECOND TIME 11 The UI touchscreen displays Saving When the route is successfully saved the UI touchscreen briefly displays Success Route saved and then returns to the Main Menu The new cleaning route is saved and ...

Page 34: ...et when driving a straight line and 4 feet to make turns around a corner or when turning into an aisle Teach routes when the area is mostly clear of obstacles and people that may block the RoboScrub 20 s path If a route is taught in an area with obstructions that are later removed the RoboScrub 20 will not clean any areas previously occupied by those obstructions Once a route is taught test it to ...

Page 35: ...m the Main Menu 4 Drive to the desired Home Marker positioning the machine so that the right side camera scans the Home Marker The machine automatically begins scanning as displayed on the UI touchscreen 5 A Success Select a route to clean message is briefly displayed followed by a list of all existing routes for the scanned Home Marker 6 Select the cleaning route to run in robotic mode 7 If neces...

Page 36: ...use button on the back of the machine to pause the robotic route The UI touchscreen states Cleaning Paused Press the blue button to resume cleaning 13 Make the necessary adjustments to the solution flow and or squeegee 14 Press the Start Pause button to resume the route in robotic mode NOTE IF AN ALERT IS TRIGGERED DURING THE ROBOTIC ROUTE THE MACHINE AUTOMATICALLY PAUSES THE UI TOUCHSCREEN DISPLA...

Page 37: ... what the machine sees if possible Customer service may be able to remotely adjust the route to improve performance The steering wheel may rapidly and unexpectedly move while operating in robotic mode which could cause physical injuries Do not sit on the operator seat hold the steering wheel or put your hand or arm through the holes of the steering wheel while the machine is operating in robotic m...

Page 38: ... 30 seconds of running the route to ensure they re properly adjusted ALERTS DURING OPERATION The UI touchscreen displays a message when an alert occurs Alerts can occur during manual or robotic operation When an alert occurs during robotic operation the machine is automatically paused The UI touchscreen displays details of the triggered alert along with steps to resolve the issue When a phone is p...

Page 39: ...2 Press the BLUE button in the back to resume UNKNOWN ERROR Error s of unknown origin 1 Turn off and inspect machine 2 Reboot and attempt to operate 3 If issue persists contact customer service 203 TRACTION MOTOR ERROR Acceleration issues 1 Power off robot 2 Disconnect then reconnect the battery 3 Power the robot back on 4 If issue persists contact customer service 204 BRUSH ERROR Debris caught in...

Page 40: ...lowering 1 Turn off and inspect machine 2 If there are no issues press the BLUE button in the back to resume 3 For damage or persistent problems contact cus tomer service 208 NO BRUSH ERROR Brush missing or improperly installed 1 Make sure brush or pad is properly installed 2 If there are no issues press the BLUE button in the back to resume 3 If issue persists contact customer service BRAKE ERROR...

Page 41: ...HE RECOVERY TANK MAKE SURE TO MOP UP ANY STANDING FLUIDS TO AVOID A SLIPPING OR FALLING HAZARD If the Emergency Stop button was pressed in error or the emergency has been resolved perform the following steps to resume the robotic route 1 Per UI touchscreen instructions inspect the environment and the machine and clean up any standing fluids 2 Release the engaged Emergency Stop button by twisting i...

Page 42: ...theright clockwise to turn on the machine 2 Wait for the UI touchscreen to initialize to enter the 4 digit Security PIN 3 Select SETTINGS from the Main Menu 4 Select ROUTES 5 Select the desired Home Marker to view existing routes available for deletion 6 All existing routes for the selected Home Marker are displayed Select the route to be deleted ...

Page 43: ...achine NOTE SELECT BACK TO RETURN TO THE LIST OF EXISTING ROUTES 8 To confirm deletion select YES DELETE to permanently delete the selected route 9 All existing routes for the Home Marker are displayed The deleted route no longer appears on the screen 10 When finished select BACK three times to return to the Main Menu ...

Page 44: ...s by flushing with water and or wiping clean 4 Using appropriate personal protective equipment drain the solution tank using the solution tank site gauge drain hose located on the rear right of the RoboScrub 20 5 Rinse the solution tank with clean water to prevent chemical buildup and clogging of water lines 6 Remove the solution fill filter from the solution fill port on the rear top left side of...

Page 45: ... and clean the screened washer inside the assembly regularly to ensure proper solution flow Perform these steps to access and clean the screened washer 1 Lift the scrub deck if necessary 2 On the under carriage of the RoboScrub 20 pull the blue shut off handle shown below to the closed position 3 Unscrew the screen assembly shown below 4 Remove the screen and rinse 5 Once clean reinsert the screen...

Page 46: ...RS AND FIRE EQUIPMENT ROBOSCRUB 20 STORAGE 1 Always store in a designated parking station that is secured from public access 2 Always store indoors 3 Always store in a dry area 4 Always store in its upright position 5 Always store with the pad driver brush raised off the floor 6 Always store with the rear and side squeegee assemblies raised off the floor 7 Drain all fluids from the clean water tan...

Page 47: ...aste disposal regulations NOTE THE MACHINE CANNOT OPERATE WHEN CHARGING Perform the following steps to charge the batteries 1 Place the RoboScrub 20 in a well ventilated area 2 Turn off the RoboScrub 20 3 Remove the battery compartment cover 4 Unwind the power supply cord and insert into a properly grounded receptacle 5 The battery charge Indicator will turn red to indicate charging Once charging ...

Page 48: ...0 to a safe location where it can remain until a service technician arrives to perform repairs 5 Once you have moved the RoboScrub 20 to a safe place remove the screwdriver from the front drive wheel assembly to activate the electromagnetic brake FOR SAFETY DO NOT PERFORM THE BRAKE RELEASE PROCEDURE ON AN INCLINE DECLINE IT IS UNSAFE TO PUSH THE ROBOSCRUB 20 ON AN INCLINE DECLINE AS IT S DIFFICULT...

Page 49: ...g clean 4 Using appropriate personal protective equipment drain the solution tank using the solution tank site gauge drain hose located on the rear right of the RoboScrub 20 5 Rinse the solution tank with clean water to prevent chemical buildup and clogging of water lines 6 Remove the solution fill filter from the solution fill port on the rear top left side of the RoboScrub 20 and rinse with clea...

Page 50: ...to dry CLEAN SQUEEGEE Check the squeegee daily and clean as necessary Perform the following steps to clean 1 Remove the squeegee See INSTALL AND ADJUST SQUEEGEE on page 23 for details 2 Rinse with warm water 3 Wipe clean 4 Reinstall PARK AND STORE RoboScrub 20 Park the RoboScrub 20 in a designated parking station turn it off and remove the ignition key to prevent unauthorized use Make sure the des...

Page 51: ...oboScrub 20 3 Remove the battery compartment cover 4 Unwind the power supply cord and insert into a properly grounded receptacle 5 The battery charge indicator will turn red to indicate charging Once charging is complete this indicator turns green 6 When charging is complete disconnect the power supply cord and wind up to the right of the batteries accordingly 7 Place the battery compartment cover...

Page 52: ... be reused by flipping them b A squeegee blade can be flipped up to 4 times Replace after the 4th time MONTHLY MAINTENANCE Perform the following maintenance tasks on a monthly basis 1 Lubricate grease fittings YEARLY MAINTENANCE Perform the following maintenance tasks on a yearly basis 1 Check vacuum motor carbon brushes once a year or every 300 operating hours whichever comes first 2 Check brush ...

Page 53: ...overy tank if necessary 3 Check vacuum hose for debris or blockage Flush the vacuum hose to remove buildup as necessary 4 Check the battery connections for wear and loose terminals 5 Check the scrub brush pad for damage wear and proper installation Replace if needed 6 Check squeegee for damage wear and proper installation Replace if needed 7 Check the brakes and steering for proper operation 8 Mak...

Page 54: ...king a turn or going around a corner it requires a minimum width of 4 feet To make a U turn it requires a width of at least 8 feet Q MY RoboScrub 20 GETS STUCK IN THE SAME PLACE EVERY DAY THERE IS NOTHING THERE BUT IT ALWAYS STOPS AND ASKS FOR HELP WHAT S GOING ON A There could be an environmental factor such as a reflection causing the RoboScrub 20 to think something is blocking its path For safe...

Page 55: ...hes Remove debris Moving machine too fast Slow down Not using enough solution Adjust solution flow setting Low battery charge Recharge batteries INADEQUATE SOLUTION FLOW OR NO SOLUTION TO THE FLOOR Solution tank empty Fill solution tank Solution lines valves filter or spray jets clogged Flush lines and clean solution filter and spray jets Scrub deck raised Press the one touch button to lower scrub...

Page 56: ...ttery Terminals Corroded Clean Connections Faulty Main Connector Replace Connector Faulty Key Switch Replace Switch BRUSH DOES NOT UNLOAD Broken brush motor switch Replace switch Damaged brush block or drive hub Replace Scrub deck not all the way up Push the one touch button and wait for the scrub deck to completely raise NO ROC CONNECTION Poor cellular signal Turn the machine off wait 10 seconds ...

Page 57: ...7UM REV A WHERE TO GET MAINTENANCE AND SUPPORT If the touch screen displays the following error reboot the RoboScrub 20 If the problem persists please contact customer service CUSTOMER SUPPORT 800 323 9420 techsupport minutemanintl com ...

Page 58: ...exists without original equipment replacement All warranted items become the sole property of Minuteman or its original manufacturer whichever the case may be Minuteman disclaims any implied warranty including the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of fitness for a particular purpose Minuteman assumes no responsibility for any special incidental or consequential damages This limited warr...

Page 59: ...el Parts Labor Poly Travel yrs 3yrs 12yrs 90 days 5RER6FUXE Stand alone Battery Chargers One year Replacement Parts Ninety days Batteries 0 3 months full replacement 4 12 months pro rate Polypropylene Plastic Tanks 12yr warranty no additional labor ...

Page 60: ...MINUTEMAN ROBOSCRUB 20 POWERED BY BRAINOS 988767UM REV A CONTENT SUBJECT TO CHANGE 14N845 U S Route 20 Pingree Grove Illinois 60140 USA 800 323 9420 www minutemanintl com A Member of the Hako Group ...