Street Sweeper Rental Resources Schwarze A4 - Bortek Industries, Inc.

Schwarze A4 Storm Rental Resources

Below is an instruction outline, user manual, and a video about your rental and how to operate it!*

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Pre-Operation Checklist

Left Gutter Broom
Right Gutter Broom
Sweeping Head
Fan & Housing
Hopper
Skid Plate
Water System
General

Left Gutter Broom

  1. Ensure the broom is free of debris, string, wire, or other obstructions.
  2. Verify that gutter broom spray nozzles are operational and free of debris.
  3. Check that bristle length is no less than 6 inches.
  4. Confirm spring adjustment creates a 4-inch strike pattern with new bristles.
  5. Set broom pattern from 9:00 to 1:00.
  6. Operate broom at approximately 70–75 RPM.

Right Gutter Broom

  1. Ensure the broom is free of debris, string, wire, or other obstructions.
  2. Verify that gutter broom spray nozzles are operational and free of debris.
  3. Check that bristle length is no less than 6 inches.
  4. Confirm spring adjustment creates a 4-inch strike pattern with new bristles.
  5. Set broom pattern from 11:00 to 3:00.
  6. Operate broom at approximately 70–75 RPM.

Sweeping Head

  1. Ensure the sweeping head is free of debris and caked-on material.
  2. Verify that sweeping head spray nozzles are operational and free of debris.
  3. Check that the sweeping head blast orifice maintains a 3.4-inch gap from left to right.
  4. Confirm sweeping head spring suspension requires approximately 30 lbs of lift per corner to float the head with the hopper down while the unit is running at operational RPMs.
  5. Ensure the sweeping head flap extends below the skid plates.
  6. Verify that the blast hose interior is clean, securely fastened to the sweeping head, and free from holes.
  7. Verify that the suction hose interior is clean, securely fastened to the sweeping head, and free from holes.
  8. Confirm the center deflector is properly positioned for full-width sweeping.

Fan & Housing

  1. Maintain a 1/4-inch clearance between the smallest diameter of the fan inlet scroll and the edge of the back cover plate orifice.
  2. Ensure fan blades are clean and free from debris.
  3. Verify that the drive belt is correctly adjusted and not slipping.
  4. Adjust the LEAF BLEEDER as needed: CLOSED increases air velocity for heavy debris; OPEN decreases air velocity, increasing hopper vacuum for light debris.

Hopper

  1. Ensure hopper seals fully with the fan inlet seal and suction tube inlet seal when lowered.
  2. Verify that hopper screens are clean and unobstructed.
  3. Ensure hopper suction inlet tube is clean and unobstructed.
  4. Confirm that the dust separator opens and closes freely with hopper movement.
  5. Verify that inspection door seals are in place and sealing properly.
  6. Ensure rear hopper seals are in place and seal properly with the door closed.
  7. Confirm rear door closes securely and forms a proper seal with the hopper.
  8. Verify that the hand hose door closes and latches securely.

Skid Plate

  1. Inspect the skid plate to ensure it is not bent or damaged.
  2. Adjust the skid plate so the blast orifice sits 1.5–2.5 inches above the sweeping surface.

Water System

  1. Ensure the water tank has sufficient water.
  2. Verify that all nozzles are clean and operational.

General

  1. Ensure the unit is clean and free of tools, loose hardware, debris, or other obstructions.

The Schwarze A4 Storm Explained


*PLEASE NOTE: Before operation, read the user manual for this rental street sweeper. If you have any questions, contact us immediately! We’re here to help!