Minuteman MPV-31 Wide Area Vac - Manual (Page 9)

Parts and Instruction Manual
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The MPV-31 is designed primarily for use on carpet, although it also performs very well on hard surface floors. Sand,
dust, paper, etc. are readily vacuumed from these types of floors. However, it is not recommended that this machine
be used to vacuum metal slugs, shavings, or similar type of debris from floors, carpeted or otherwise.
Inspect MPV-31 carton for shipping damage when received. Report any damage to delivering freight carrier
immediately.
Operating Instructions
Before starting, familiarize yourself with machine and controls (see ‘Machine Overview’ and ‘Control Panel’ diagrams).
Large debris such as paper cups, plates, etc. should be picked up before starting the cleaning process. To operate
machine, do the following:
1. Make sure unit is used only on voltage shown on nameplate.
2. From storage position (handles folded), position machine so all four wheels are on floor.
3. Adjust handle to a desired and comfortable position by lifting up on adjustment lever located on left side of
machine at base of metal handle. After desired handle position is set, lock in place by closing adjustment lever.
4. Install paper and/or cloth bags inside main compartment by pushing rubber collar onto flanged bag adaptor.
5. If using both bags, install cloth bag as described above, unzip it, and place paper bag inside. Push rubber gasket
seal over adaptor. Zip up cloth bag and make sure there is no damage to paper bag. Close lid.
6. There are four (4) brush settings for different carpet piles. This can be adjusted by either depressing foot pedal
(lowest level) for short naps, such as indoor/outdoor carpeting, or by lifting pedal for taller naps (highest setting).
Set brush height to lightly hit carpet surface.
7. Turn on vacuum and brush switch (see control panel). Keep machine moving while brush is activated. Damage
to carpet could occur if brush is kept in same spot.
8. The rate at which the operator pushes machine depends on debris load, type of debris, and carpet nap length. In
areas where large amounts of ‘tracked in’ sand are present, carpets should be vacuumed with a double pass
(forward and backward pass made without turning machine around at the end of one pass). A slow, moderate
walking pace by the operator normally gives a good cleaning result.
9. To use off-aisle wand, turn off brush power switch, pull up and twist to lock control cable (see machine overview)
to divert air from main nozzle to auxiliary hose.
10. For storage, handle may be folded over and machine parked is an upright position to increase closet space. To
fold for storage, unlock handle adjustment lever when the machine is on all four wheels, push handle forward as
far as it will go and relock the handle adjustment lever. Tilt machine back on large wheels until it is in an upright
position and ready to be stored.
Operation