XBW Sole Only • 11
Maintenance - Continued
BRUSHES – HORIZONTAL (as needed)
Replace as required for effectiveness. Bristles will lose stiffness, fray with age and use. Refer to the “Parts
List” for the part number and contact Meritech for pricing and availability. The brushes are easily removed
from the system and do not require any tools. Follow the steps below and refer to photos for removing the
brushes.
1. Disconnect system from electrical source and lockout and tag out.
2. Open system covers by pulling up and away on the cover hold down strap on both ends of the
cover.
3. Swing open each brush cover allowing them to rest on the cover chains.
4. Remove the walking grate by removing the 6 wing nuts in each corner of the grate.
5. Lift the walking grate off of the 6 grate support bolts.
6. To remove the 2 sole horizontal brushes:
a. Pull the horizontal brush retainer pin with the ring at the end of the horizontal brush.
b. Pull the brush toward the direction of the pin was until it is no longer engaged on the drive
end.
c. Lift above the drive end and slide off holder shaft.
7. Replace brushes in reverse order.