CARPET EXTRACTOR MODEL EXP POWER SOURCE 115V ELECTRIC Read these instructions before using the machine AB 98363 08/14/07
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Machine Data Log/Overview.........................1 Table of Contents..........................................2 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL How to use this Manual.................................1-1 SAFETY Important Safety Instructions ........................2-1 Hazard Intensity Level ..................................2-2 Grounding Instructions..................................2-3 OPERATIONS How It Operates. ...........................................3-1 Controls...........................
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL The SAFETY section contains important information regarding hazard or unsafe practices of the machine. Levels of hazards is identified that could result in product or personal injury, or severe injury resulting in death. This manual contains the following sections: - - HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL SAFETY OPERATIONS MAINTENANCE PARTS LIST The HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL section will tell you how to find important information for ordering correct repair parts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precaution must always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE. This machine is for commercial use. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: Connect to a properly grounded outlet. See Grounding Instructions. Do not leave the machine unattended. Unplug machine from outlet when not in use and before maintenance or service. Use only indoors.
HAZARD INTENSITY LEVEL The following symbols are used throughout this guide as indicated in their descriptions: HAZARD INTENSITY LEVEL There are three levels of hazard intensity identified by signal words -WARNING and CAUTION and FOR SAFETY. The level of hazard intensity is determined by the following definitions: ! WARNING WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS THIS PRODUCT IS FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY. ELECTRICAL: In the USA this machine operates on a standard 15 amp 115V, 60 hz, A.C. power circuit . The amp, hertz, and voltage are listed on the data label found on each machine. Using voltages above or below those indicated on the data label will cause serious damage to the motors. GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS: This appliance must be grounded.
OPERATIONS HOW IT OPERATES: CHEMICALS This machine is a portable, easy to use carpet extractor designed for use indoors, in a household or light industrial environment. When operating as a carpet extractor, cleaning solution is dispensed onto the carpet and agitated by a rotating brush. The solution is then extracted from the carpet by a vacuum. The head on the brush is floating, allowing it to automatically adjust to various carpet depths while applying an effective brush pressure.
CONTROLS 1 Brush Switch On/Off. Turns brush motor on and off. 2 Solution Switch On/Off. Turns solution pump on and off. 3 Vac Switch On/Off . Turns vacuum motor on and off. 4 Main Handle. 5 Solution Lever. Controls the amount of flow of solution to the floor. VIEW: TOP of CONTROL 6 Brush Motor Circuit Breaker. Protects brush motor from overheating. 7 Vac Motor Circuit Breaker. Protects the vac motor from overheating. 8 Handle Adjustment Lever. Adjusts the main handles angle. 9.
OPERATIONS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK: 1. Remove clear dome from recovery tank. 2. Lift upper recovery tank from machine and set aside. 3. Use a clean bucket or hose to fill solution tank with hot water. The solution tank holds 4 gallons (15.2 liters) of cleaning solution. Do not use the recovery tank to fill the solution tank. Sediment in the recovery tank can damage the solution pump and clog the spray jets, rendering the machine inoperable. 4.
MAINTENANCE PROTECT FROM FREEZING If it becomes necessary to store in temperatures that could drop below 40°F, the pumping system, hoses and valves must be protected from freezing with a methyl hydrate window washer antifreeze solution. NOTE: Do not use ethylene glycol or cooling system antifreezes. 1. Add one gallon of window washer antifreeze to the supply tank. 2. Turn on pump switch and spray until the antifreeze solution fills the solution lines. 3. Drain the leftover antifreeze from the supply tank.
MAINTENANCE SERVICE SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE Check machine for cord damage Check recovery dome and gasket for damage and cleanliness Check brush – should be clean with no lint or strings attached Inspect vac shoe for blockage; remove fibers with coat hanger, etc.
MAINTENANCE TO ACCESS PUMP AND BRUSH MOTOR 1. Situate machine in order to access bottom cover. Remove screws (6) and bottom cover. 2. To remove brush motor, loosen nuts at brush motor and slide motor forward to reduce belt tension. Remove belt. Continue loosening nuts at brush motor until free from brush bracket. Disconnect wires. 3. To remove pump, loosen screws holding pump mounting bracket to casting and remove as one unit.
MAINTENANCE Vacuum Motor Carbon Brushes Replacement (Ametek) ONLY QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL ARE TO PERFORM THE FOLLOWING REPAIRS. VACUUM MOTOR REPLACEMENT 1. Turn off all switches and unplug machine. 2. Remove recovery tank. 3. Remove the 5 screws holding the vacuum motor cover to the solution tank. 4. Locate the vacuum motor wires and disconnect at the connector. 5. Remove the vacuum motor. 6. Reverse process to install.
WIRING DIAGRAM 115V EXPERT ORG BLK 15 EXP 98363 08/25/04 4-5
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM No Power, Nothing Runs Vacuum Motor Will Not Run Vacuum Motor Runs But Suction Is Poor Poor Or No Water Flow (Carpet Is Streaky) Brush Does Not Spin Accessory Tool Fitting Difficult to Connect 4-6 CAUSE Is the cord plugged in. Circuit breaker tripped in building. Faulty switch. Faulty power cord or pigtail. Vacuum circuit breaker tripped. Faulty main vacuum switch. Loose wiring. Faulty vac motor. Debris lodged in vac shoe. Dome gasket defective or missing.
TROUBLESHOOTING CHART PROBLEM CAUSE Belt broken. Brush Not Turning Faulty switch. Faulty circuit breaker. Faulty brush motor. Worn Bearings Squealing or grinding sound in brush housing. Carpet Not Getting Clean Severe soil conditions Carpet Too Wet Worn spray jet(s) Solution filter screen clogged. Spray jet(s) clogged. Carpet Not Getting Wet Pump not running. Solution valve adjustment. EXP 98363 08/25/04 SOLUTION Remove belt cover on right side of machine. Inspect belt. Replace if necessary.
VAC/SOLUTION TANK/CONTROL PANEL * 8 “-“ IN LOWER CORNER 2 * 7 1 13 4 3 1 5 26 49 25 14 16 52 17 48 18 15 21 47 22 45 46 20 23 19 1 19 40 51 44 24 25 39 43 38 37 42 36 41 34 33 32 31 29 30 28 5-1 10 11 6 50 9 98363 12/04/04 35 27 25 26 12
VAC/SOLUTION TANK/CONTROL PANEL PARTS LIST REF PART NO.
BRUSH/BRUSH MOTOR/FRAME 5-3 EXP 98363 08/25/04
BRUSH/BRUSH MOTOR/FRAME PARTS LIST SERIAL NO. FROM REF PART NO.
PUMP ASSEMBLY 5-5 EXP 98363 08/25/04
PUMP ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST REF PART NO. QTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 20016 39510 39468 39508 70484 87016 140034 40009 40065 65164 70581 78024 40033 20042 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 SERIAL NO. FROM DESCRIPTION NOTES: CLAMP, 1/4 ID HOSE HOSE, 3/8 WIREBOUND X 3” HOSE, 1/4 NYLOBRAID X 11.5” HOSE, 1/4 NYLOBRAID X 15” SCR, 10-32 X 5/8 PPHMS SS WASHER, #10 LOCK EXT.
SOLUTION LEVER/MAIN HANDLE 5-7 EXP 98363 08/25/04
SOLUTION LEVER/MAIN HANDLE PARTS LIST REF PART NO.
RECOVERY TANK 9 TO REAR COVER 1 7 10 4(3) 8 3 5 2 6 11 5-9 EXP 98363 08/25/04
RECOVERY TANK PARTS LIST REF PART NO. QTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 28050 35178 62465 70114 35167 75212 34140 78162 27417 500009 500016 1 1 1 3 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SERIAL NO. FROM DESCRIPTION NOTES: DOME GASKET, DOME PLATE, COVER SCR, 10-32 X 3/4 POLYFAST GASKET, COVER TANK, RECOVERY FILTER, VAC INTAKE TUBE, 1.5 PVC X 4.
SOLUTION PLUMBING/SPRAY JET 5-11 EXP 98363 08/25/04
SOLUTION PLUMBING/SPRAY JET PARTS LIST REF PART NO. QTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 40069 20016 20042 31028 39509 62800 40064 44066 44052 87185 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 SERIAL NO. FROM DESCRIPTION NOTES: HOSEBARB, 3/8 NPT X 3/8 TEE CLAMP, 1/4 ID HOSE CLAMP, 3/8 HOSE ELBOW, 1/8 45° STREET HOSE, 3/8” CLEAR X 15.
SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES PART NO. 11039 35178 35171 140040 44066 44051 44052 35175 50729 09114 09113 64085 64086 35176 73169 34140 41258 140687 SERIAL # FROM DESCRIPTION BELT, BRUSH DRIVE GASKET, DOME GASKET, ACCESSORY PORT BRUSH, EXP JET, 11004 BRASS MINI-QUICK JET SEAL, MINI-QUICK JET BODY, MINI-QUICK W/SEAL GASKET, TANK TO VAC COVER INSTRUCTION CARD BEARING, LEFT BEARING, RIGHT BRUSH MOTOR PULLEY BRUSH PULLEY GASKET, BOTTOM COVER STRAIN RELIEF, CORD HOOK FILTER, VAC INTAKE BRUSH SET, 120V 5.
