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Elgin Pelican P User Manual

Elgin Pelican P
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Pelican® P
OPERATORS MANUAL

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Elgin Pelican P Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandElgin
ModelPelican P
CategoryBlower
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Safety Information and Precautions

Understanding Safety Signals and Instructions

Explains safety symbols, signal words, and emphasizes following instructions.

Operational Safety Hazards

Details hazards related to operation, fuel, moving parts, stability, electrical systems, and tools.

Component-Specific Safety

Addresses safety concerns for batteries, electrical systems, tires, and rims.

Safety Labels and Warnings

Illustrates locations and content of various safety labels (Part One) on the sweeper.

Description of Elgin Pelican Series P Sweeper

Sweeper Overview and Components

Introduces the Elgin Pelican Series P Sweeper and its basic capabilities.

Sweeping Principles and Key Parts

Explains street sweeping benefits and describes key components like brooms and conveyor.

Hopper, Cab, and Controls

Details the sweeper's hopper capacity, cab visibility, and in-cab controls.

Drive and Guide Wheels Systems

Describes the drive wheels and the rear guide wheel for maneuverability.

General Data and Specifications

Machine Specifications

Lists general specifications including dimensions, broom sizes, and hydraulic system parameters.

Conveyor, Fuel, and Water Systems Data

Provides data on the conveyor, fuel tank, and water spray system specifications.

Sweeping Paths and Engine Details

Details sweeping path widths, hopper capacity, engine, electrical, and tire specifications.

Operation Procedures

Instruments and Controls Overview

Identifies and explains various indicators and control switches on the console.

Starting the Engine

Provides step-by-step instructions for starting the sweeper's engine.

Cold Weather Starting Procedures

Outlines special steps for starting the engine in cold or freezing conditions.

Transporting the Sweeper

Covers safety and procedural steps for transporting the sweeper.

Sweeping Operations and Patterns

Details how to engage components and adjust patterns for effective cleaning.

Dumping the Hopper

Provides instructions and safety warnings for dumping the sweeper's hopper.

Shutting Down the Unit

Outlines the steps for safely shutting down the sweeper after operation.

Maintenance Procedures

Scheduled Maintenance Overview

Lists tasks for scheduled maintenance, including daily and periodic checks.

Daily Service Checklist

Details daily service items to check after each shift or 10 hours of operation.

Periodic Service Checklists

Lists service tasks required at 50, 150, 500, and 1000-hour intervals.

Daily Washdown Procedure

Provides steps for washing down the sweeper after each sweeping shift.

Bubble Window Maintenance

Explains how to clean and maintain the bubble window to prevent clouding.

Lubrication and Torque Hub Oil

Details automatic lubrication systems and specifications for torque hub oil.

Service Procedures

Towing the Pelican

Provides step-by-step instructions and safety precautions for towing the sweeper.

Air Cleaner Service

Explains how to inspect, clean, and replace the air cleaner elements.

Fuel System Maintenance

Details procedures for draining the fuel water separator and changing the fuel filter.

Hydraulic System Information

Describes the sweeper's hydraulic system, including tank and filters.

Spray Water System Maintenance

Explains maintenance procedures for the spray water system, including filter checks.

Broom Adjustment Procedures

Provides instructions for adjusting side brooms and the main broom.

Main Broom Adjustment

Details adjusting main broom contact area for chain and hydraulic suspensions.

Dirt Shoe and Deflector Adjustments

Covers adjusting dirt shoes for proper sweeping and maintaining dirt deflectors.

Conveyor System Adjustments

Explains procedures for accessing the conveyor, adjusting belt tension, and alignment.

Main Broom Replacement

Provides steps for removing and installing the main broom.

Cab Air Filter, Wheels, and Storage

Details cab air filter maintenance, tire/wheel procedures, and winter storage preparation.

Spring Startup Procedures

Outlines steps for starting the sweeper after a period of storage.

Troubleshooting Guide

Common Operational Issues

Lists common issues such as conveyor jams, overheating, steering, and brake problems.

Broom and Dust Control Issues

Covers problems with broom wear, rotation speed, debris throw, and excessive dust.

Hydraulic System Troubleshooting

Troubleshoots issues with hydraulic brooms not rising, lowering, or rotating.

Electrical System Troubleshooting

Presents a flowchart for diagnosing electrical system problems.

Glossary of Terms

Glossary of Sweeper Terms

Defines terms related to sweeper components, operation, and maintenance.