Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Check out the NPE Show!


To get free tickets to the show, click this link and follow the instructions listed above.  Or just send us an email and we'll take care of it for you!  See you at the show...

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Nite-Hawk Osprey - Sweeping Operation


If you have any question about the Osprey truck or sweeper operations, feel free to give us a call!

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Powerpoint Presentation: All About Sweeping



Produced by Nite-Hawk Sweepers
For questions regarding the sweeping industry, best business practices or general
information call us at 1-800-448-9364

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Raptor Edge Sweeping Performance

Performance of the Raptor Edge in San Diego, CA



Monday, December 5, 2011

Nite-Hawk Sweepers at Pavement Live Trade Show - San Diego, CA



Sweeping the parking lot for the crackseal and striping demonstrations!










First day of the show



Wednesday, November 9, 2011

GIE+EXPO 2011


Nite-Hawk Sweepers attended and exhibited at the the GIE Landscaping show, on October 26-29th, in Louisville, Kentucky. Check out the video from the show.




Tuesday, October 18, 2011

How To Adjust Your Nite-Hawk Sweeper Curb Broom

To extend the life of your curb broom system and avoid costly repairs, follow these simple procedures when adjusting your curb broom:

When making any adjustments, ensure that the unit and broom are on a flat level surface. When checking the broom rotation speed, extension and retraction, be sure to have the power level setting at 100%.

Angle Adjustment
A hydraulic cylinder located along the truck frame
operates the broom arm. The broom follows a fixed axis. Adjust the tilt of the broom by using the nut that attaches the motor mount assembly to the curb broom arm. Loosen the nut (fig #1), set proper angle, properly retighten nut. The pitch of the broom is adjusted by using the bolt and nut that attaches the motor mount hinge (fig #2). Loosen the bolt/nut, set proper angle, properly retighten bolt/nut.

Speed Adjustment
speed adjustThe speed of the broom is factory preset, but it can be adjusted using the curb broom relief valve to fit your individual needs. The curb broom relief valve is located on the passenger side of the manifold. Loosen the jam nut on the relief valve and turn the screw counter-clockwise for more speed and clockwise for less. (Note - this relief valve also controls the speed at which the broom extends and retracts)


Turnbuckle Adjustment
Turnbuckle AdjustmentThe curb broom turnbuckle adjusts how far the broom extends and retracts. Adjusting how far the broom extends also affects how far the broom retracts and vise versa. To extend the broom further, remove the turnbuckle from the curb broom arm, loosen the two jam nuts and spin the turnbuckle counterclockwise and reinstall. To retract the broom further, spin the turnbuckle clockwise and reinstall.