Hopper - An on-board tank for holding
debris that has been swept up.
Hopper door - A large door that opens
when the hopper is dumped to allow debris
to be emptied from the hopper. Hopper
door must be open prior to tilting the hop-
per.
Main broom - A long cylindrical broom
running under the sweeper, used to direct
debris onto the conveyor.
Mast - The lifting mechanism on the Eagle
F that raises and lowers the hopper for
dumping using a chain and rail mecha-
nism.
Side broom - Horizontally rotating broom
used to direct debris from the gutter to the
main broom.
Spray water - Water sprayed on debris
being picked up by the sweeper. This water
reduces the amount of dust.
Sweep path - The width of the sweeping
area produced by the brooms during
sweeping.
Taper - The difference in size of the broom
pattern from one end of the main broom to
the other end. There should be no taper if
the main broom is properly adjusted.
GLOSSARY
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