Scarab M6, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...R TANK RIGHT HAND SUCTION NOZZLE RIGHT HAND SIDE BRUSH WIDE SWEEP BRUSH L P WATER PUMP EXTERNAL HOPPER DOOR CONTROLS ALWAYS ON NEARSIDE OF VEHICLE AUXILIARY ENGINE AUXILIARY ENGINE HOUSING SOLENOID VALVES ELECTRONICS PNEUMATICS LOCKER EQUIPMENT LOCKER FUEL TANK HYDRAULIC TANK CHASSIS MOUNTING BRACKETS EQUIPMENT LOCKER HYDRAULICS LOCKER ...

Page 3: ...nformation it contains is correct at the time of publication Due to a policy of continuous development however the Company reserves the right to alter the specification and to supply when so altered without reference to illustrations and descriptions in this manual Scarab Sweepers Limited Pattenden Lane Marden Kent TN12 9QD Telephone 01622 831006 Fax 01622 832417 International 44 1622 831006 Inter...

Page 4: ...ct us giving details of your intended chassis and the required sweeper specification IDENTIFICATION PLATES The SERIAL NUMBER PLATE is located on the rear face of the left hand suction nozzle spigot All M6 sweepers have a four digit number LIMITATIONS OF USE The Scarab M6l is classified as a heavy duty suction road sweeper skid unit and as such is intended only for operation in the sweeping and ass...

Page 5: ...anel 13 Sweeping 13 Reverting to Normal Drive Mode 13 DISCHARGING THE HOPPER TIPPING 15 USING THE AUXILIARY HYDRAULIC PUMP 16 THE REAR MOUNTED WANDER BOOM 17 USING THE LOW PRESSURE WATER PUMP 18 Lubrication 18 Draining 20 USING THE OPTIONAL HIGH PRESSURE WATER PUMP 19 Oil Level 20 Draining 20 Priming 20 RECOMMENDED OPERATOR S ROUTINE MAINTENANCE 21 KEY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 23 Auxiliary Engine 23...

Page 6: ... THAT ALL CONTROLS ARE SWITCHED OFF AND THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN NEUTRAL KEEP LONG HAIR LOOSE CLOTHING AND HANDS AWAY FROM MOVING PARTS HIGH PRESSURE WATER CAN BE HAZARDOUS ALWAYS WEAR SUITABLE EYE PROTECTION WHEN OPERATING THE HIGH PRESSURE WATER PUMP AND WHEN USING THE LANCE DO NOT DIRECT THE WATER JET AT OTHER PERSONS BEWARE OF ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS ON PUBLIC BUILDINGS LAMP POSTS Etc AND ALWAY...

Page 7: ...HT HAND SUCTION NOZZLE RAISE LOWER RIGHT HAND SIDE BRUSH ON OFF LEFT HAND WORK LIGHTS LEFT HAND SIDE BRUSH AND SUCTION NOZZLE WATER SPRAYS ON OFF WIDE SWEEP BRUSH WATER SPRAY ON OFF RIGHT HAND SIDE BRUSH AND SUCTION NOZZLE WATER SPRAYS ON OFF RIGHT HAND WORK LIGHTS SWEEP MASTER SWITCH SIDE BRUSH SWING IN OUT SUCTION NOZZLE TILT MOMENTARY SIDE BRUSH WIDESWEEP PRESSURE DOWN OPTION SUCTION NOZZLE TIL...

Page 8: ...Manual Amdt 1 03 November 2009 OPERATING ADVICE Please remember the information provided in this handbook is designed to ensure that the Scarab sweeper operates both safely and efficiently A poorly maintained machine will become unreliable inefficient and potentially dangerous Always observe the recommended maintenance and safety related advice provided Many supposed operating problems can be trac...

Page 9: ...Sweep Mode UPPER LINE ENGINE SPEED LOWER LINE WATER TEMPERATURE WARNINGS MANUAL PRE HEATERS SWING IN OUT NOZZLE TILT LOCKING SWEEP MASTER SWITCH SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE OPTION THE CANbus SYSTEM The CANbus Sweeper Control System comprises a control panel and three control nodes The system controls and monitors all sweeper functions The main panel contains a CPU which holds all the program informat...

Page 10: ...eeping equipment the main panel also incorporates an LCD screen and a light sensor The LCD provides real time information relevant to the operating status of the machine in the form of warnings or feed back and acts as the inter face when using the self diagnostic facility The light sensor automatically controls the panel LCD back lighting to ensure legibility in low ambient light conditions MAIN ...

Page 11: ...USH DOWN PRESSURE OPTION SCARAB M6 SWEEPER KIT Amdt 1 03 November 2009 Operator s Manual 8 AUXILIARY ENGINE START SWITCH Press and hold until the auxiliary engine starts Red LED illuminates while heaters are active then after a few seconds the red LED extinguishes and the green LED illuminates remaining permanently lit When the auxiliary engine starts the switch s backlight extinguishes and the sw...

Page 12: ... s backlight LED do not illuminate RIGHT HAND SIDE BRUSH SWITCH Press to start the side brush The red LED illuminates when the feature is selected Brush will not deploy until the Sweep Master switch is activated On single sweep machines1 the non sweeping side s switch backlight and LED will not illuminate See also side brush SWING IN OUT switch LEFT HAND WORK LIGHTS Press to turn the work lights O...

Page 13: ...TERS SWING IN OUT NOZZLE TILT LOCKING SWEEP MASTER SWITCH SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE OPTION SCARAB M6 SWEEPER KIT Amdt 1 03 November 2009 Operator s Manual 10 RIGHT HAND SIDE BRUSH NOZZLE WATER SWITCH Press to start the dust suppression water jets for the side brush and suction nozzle The red LED illuminates when the feature is selected The water spray jets will not operate until the Sweep Master sw...

Page 14: ...MBIENT LIGHT START SENSOR LCD SCREEN WORK LIGHTS RAISE LOWER SIDE BRUSH WORK LIGHTS SIDE BRUSH RAISE LOWER SUCTION FAN WIDESWEEP WATER optional equipment SIDE BRUSH NOZZLE TILT MOMENTARY When in Sweep Mode UPPER LINE ENGINE SPEED LOWER LINE WATER TEMPERATURE WARNINGS MANUAL PRE HEATERS SWING IN OUT NOZZLE TILT LOCKING SWEEP MASTER SWITCH SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE OPTION BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE SWITCH P...

Page 15: ...the control panel is OFF before starting the auxiliary engine When the vehicle s ignition is turned on the following events occur CANbus runs a number of system checks to confirm that all the control nodes are present and functioning correctly The result of this check can be seen briefly in the form of an appropriate number of or symbols that appear along the lower display line on the LCD screen A...

Page 16: ...the chassis and auxiliary engines running and control panel ON switch on the suction fan The auxiliary engine will automatically increase speed to its default operating speed of 1600 rpm 2 Select the desired sweeper configuration any combination of the available sweeper functions can be selected Switch on the beacons and work lights as required 3 Press the Sweep Master switch ON to lower and start...

Page 17: ... 2 Press the panel ON STAND BY switch to turn off the panel This will allow the auxiliary engine to revert to IDLE Before stopping the auxiliary engine allow it to run at IDLE speed for at least two minutes to allow the turbo charger to cool Failure to comply will result in premature failure of the turbo charger bearings oil seals If stopping the vehicle at the end of a sweeping run DO NOT remove ...

Page 18: ...opper control lever 3 Push the hopper control lever away from you and hold it in this position until the hopper is in the fully raised position The hopper safety prop will automatically deploy during this step BEFORE LOWERING THE HOPPER ENSURE THAT THE AREA BELOW IT IS CLEAR 4 Move the hopper prop lever as illustrated to engage with the prop and reposition it clear of the hopper 5 Operate the manu...

Page 19: ...XILIARY HYDRAULIC PUMP In the event of hydraulic failure in powered mode an auxiliary hydraulic pump is fitted to enable the raer door and hopper to be operated manually This is located on the same side of the vehicle and adjacent to the hopper and door control levers The pump handle is stowed in the cab It should be noted that it will require a substantial number of pumping cycles to complete the...

Page 20: ...he suction nozzles See Para 1 1 Deselect any active suction nozzle s This will close their nozzle blanking flap s The switch LED will extinguish 2 Demount the hose assembly from its stowage as detailed at Fig 6 and swing out the entire assembly to the required position 3 Open the blanking flap The wander boom is now ready for use Fig 6 The Rear Mounted Wander Boom Blanking Arrangement SUCTION HOSE...

Page 21: ...m the feature is active Widesweep Brush To start the widesweep spray nozzles press the widesweep water switch The red LED will illuminate to confirm the feature is active LUBRICATION The main bearings are sealed for life and require no lubrication however on some pumps the crankcase void is provided with a grease nipple the schedule on Page 21 gives frequency of applications DRAINING 1 It is vital...

Page 22: ...eals and cause the pump to fail If the pump shuts off in use the most likely cause will be low water activating the auto shut off float switch in the tank 1 Ensure that there is sufficient water in the water tank A float switch in the water tank will operate to stop the pump before the water level is too low for safe operation 2 Start the auxiliary engine and activate the main control panel 3 If t...

Page 23: ...enance schedule on Page 21 3 To drain the high pressure side of the pump open the ball valve blue lever 4 To drain the low pressure side of the pump open the primer valve plated lever PRIMING 1 When restarting the high pressure pump after draining the circuit it is recommended that the pump is primed as follows a Ensure that the water tank has been filled b Open the primer valve plated lever c Sta...

Page 24: ...signs of hydraulic leaks including the pumps and hoses mounted on the auxiliary engine Check oil cooler and radiator are clean Rectify as necessary If vehicle not previously used by YOU check suction fan is clean Rectify or report Check brushes skirts for wear Remove any entangled items e g lengths of string Check suction nozzle flaps for damage correct ground clearance Wrong settings will degrade...

Page 25: ...defects Check seals on hopper door side hatches suction tubes Report any defects Check hopper and subframe to chassis mounting points Report any defects Check wiring and hoses for security of attachment and for signs of chafing Rectify or report defects as necessary Check oil level in high pressure water pump top up as necessary Grease rear door hinges and locking bar Check the air cleaner element...

Page 26: ... to drop 3 Carry out the fluid level checks as follows a Visually check the coolant level in the reservoir If the level is at or below the minimum level indicator top up the system using the correct coolant mixture as detailed in the table on Page 27 b Using the dipstick check the oil level in the engine s sump If the level is at or below the minimum level indicator top up the system using the cor...

Page 27: ...sable to lower the hopper screens to allow displaced material from the fan cleaning process to drop into the hopper It will be necessary to prevent the fan from rotating while it is being cleaned 2 Using the special scraper thoroughly clean all accessible parts of the fan 3 A steam cleaner or high pressure water from a remote source will greatly assist in cleaning severely contaminated fans 4 Clea...

Page 28: ... are based on the factory set up For some operating conditions it might be found that alternative clearances are preferred SIDE BRUSHES SKIRTS DO NOT ATTEMPT TO ALTER THE BRUSH SETTINGS WHILE THE BRUSH IS ROTATING Fig 12 Brush Tilt Adjustment TO FRONT 120 AREA IN CONTACT WITH THE ROAD BRUSH ADJUSTMENT POINTS TOP LINK MOTOR PLATE KICK BACK An effective brush set up ensures good sweeping performance...

Page 29: ...UBRICATION Carry out manual greasing and lubrication in accordance with the maintenance schedule on Page 21 and by referring to Fig 13 Fig 13 Grease Lubrication Points Suction Nozzle Assembly Side Brush Assemblies Auxiliary Engine Oil Hopper Body Rear Door Hopper Ram Viewed from Above ...

Page 30: ... Brush 2 slot 1 012216 Rubber Skirt Side Brush 3 slot 1 010247 Rubber Skirt Side Brush 5 slot 014069 Front Skirt Wide Sweep Standard Brush 1 022516 Front Skirt Wide Sweep Extended Brush 1 014069 Suction Tube 1 023154 Flap Kit Suction Nozzle Set of 3 024550 Clamp Long Suction Nozzle 2 013025 Clamp Short Suction Nozzle 1 013024 Seal Suction Nozzle Hopper 1 013601 Seal Rear Door 1 010544 Wander Hose ...

Page 31: ...tomatically shut down If this situation occurs STOP the vehicle s auxiliary engine IMMEDIATELY and investigate the cause The brush system will not operate until the hydraulic oil level is replenished The hydraulic pumps are driven directly from the vehicle s auxiliary engine and require no maintenance The system is protected by a low oil level switch which function as follows 1 The low oil level s...

Page 32: ...st algae etc in the storage tank or filtration system Direct sunlight RECOMMENDATIONS The water dust suppression system used on all Scarab sweepers is of a TOTAL LOSS type i e there is no re cycled water stored on the vehicle Provided that the water tank is replenished regularly with mains water the risk of the bacteria growing is low however it might be prudent to take the following basic precaut...

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