E Operator's Manual Model 577 Carpetmaster READ THIS BOOK This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Operator Safety Instructions ................................................................................................... 6 How to Prepare The Machine For Operation: How To Adjust The Brush .......................................................................................... How To Use Your Machine As A Tank Type Vacuum Cleaner .................................... Instructions For Connection To The Power Supply & Electrical Ground ..................... Extension Cords ........
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine. WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury to you or to other personnel; property damage could occur as well. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION WARNING: To prevent electric shock, do not vacuum liquids or wet surfaces with this machine. The Model 577 has five brush settings (1). The adjustment lever (2) is at the rear of the machine. See Figure 1. To set the brush height, do the following: 1. Place your foot behind one wheel. NOTE: Do not push the handle release lever. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Pull back on the handle a little. With your other hand, pull the adjustment lever.
120 VOLT MACHINES INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY AND THE ELECTRICAL GROUND The machine must be connected to the electrical ground to protect the operator from electric shock. The machine has an approved power cord with three conductors and a plug with three terminals. Connect the plug to a receptacle that has three holes and is connected to the electrical ground. For maximum protection against electric shock, use a circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter.
HOW TO OPERATE YOUR MACHINE How To Start The Machine The handle release lever is at the lower left rear corner of the machine (1). See Figure 5. To start the machine, do the following: 1. Using your foot, push the release lever forward (1). 2. Lower the handle. The vacuum motor and the brush drive motor will start when the handle is lowered. To activate the vacuum motor only, push the "Vac Only Switch," and lower the handle.
Maintenance How To Clean and Install The Filter Bag (cont) CAUTION: Do not operate this machine unless a filter bag is in position. It could damage the vacuum motor. When replacing the paper filter bags, follow this procedure: 1. When the bag is ¾ full, open the tank by pushing the knob (1) on top of the tank. See figure 7 2. Lift out and discard the used bag. 3. Unfold a new paper bag. 4. Hold the bag by the cardboard inlet tab (2). 5. Slide the inlet over the standpipe (3).
The Micro-Staphicidal filter will trap minute airborne particles down to .3 microns in size. The filter traps the bacteria, it does not kill the bacteria. Clean the filter at least once a month. To clean the Micro-Staphicidal filter, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the filter. 2. Tap the filter against a hard surface. 3. Blow or vacuum the loose dirt from the filter. If the filter is not clean after doing the above, do the following: 1. Wash or soak the filter in a detergent and water solution.
To open the cover, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet. 2. Put the machine on its side so that the right side is up. 3. Remove the screw. 4. Pull the lever (1) and turn it clockwise to release the cover. 5. Put the rod in the detent opposite the five brush setting holes (2). See figure 12 How To Clean The Air Tunnel The air tunnel cover is located on the bottom of the machine. To clean the air tunnel, follow this procedure: 1. Lift the tunnel clamp (1). 2.
How To Remove The Drive Motor The motor to drive the brush needs no preventive maintenance. If the motor must be replaced, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the four mounting screws (1). See figure 14 2. Lift the motor to remove the two screws from the motor plate. 3. Disconnect the six spade connectors. 4. Remove the motor from the machine. Maintenance Of The Vacuum Motor This machine uses a universal motor that has a commutator and carbon brushes.
HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE PROBLEM The machine does not run. CAUSE 1. There is no power ACTION 1. There is an obstruction. See "Circuit Breaker" in the manual. 2. The electrical outlet, power cord, electrical switches and motor brushes are to be checked. Electrical inspections must be made by a person authorized to do maintenance. Electrical repairs must be made by a person authorized to make electrical repairs. The machine does not remove debris from the floor. 1. The filter bag is dirty.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model 577 Upright Vacuum Wiring Diagram & Schematic 8/98 Ref Part No. 1 44606A 44602A 2 48500A 3 911562 4 609407 5 u 42186B 6 657501 7 911413 8 606440 9 u 41954A Description Motor Asm. - Brush ¼HP 120V Motor Asm. - Brush ¼HP 220V Tubing Switch (Main) Tubing Cord Asm. (Power Supply) Strain Relief Wire Nut Plate, Grounding Cord Asm. (Vac Motor) Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 3 1 1 Ref 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part No. 912294 Description Lead Asm.
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65 69 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model 577 Upright Vacuum Drawing Upper Half 3/00 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 14
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model 577 Upright Vacuum Parts List Upper Half 3/00 Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9u 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 u 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 Part No.
9 11 32 84 84 108 112 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model 577 Upright Vacuum Drawing Lower Half 3/00 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 16
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model 577 Upright Vacuum Parts List Lower Half 3/00 Ref# 1 2 3 4 5 6u 7 NOTE: uindicates a change has taken place since last publication of this manual. 8 9 10 u 11 u 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 u 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 u 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 Part No.
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ALTO® PRODUCT SUPPORT BRANCHES U. S. A. Locations HEAD OFFICE European Locations PRODUCTION FACILITIES ALTO U.S. Inc., St. Louis, Missouri 16253 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 200 Chesterfield, Missouri 63017-1725 PRODUCTION FACILITIES ALTO U.S. Inc., Springdale, Arkansas 2100 Highway 265 Springdale, Arkansas 72764 (501) 750-1000 Customer Service - 1-800-253-0367 Technical Service - 1-800-356-7274 ALTO U.S. Inc., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 1100 Haskins SERVICE FACILITIES ALTO U.S. Inc.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY This Clarke Technology Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke Technology's Maintenance and Operations Instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for use of the product.
