E PB-12 Operator's Manual Power Brush For Extraction 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 Clarke 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 ........................................................................................................... 3 Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 4 How To Assemble the Machine ....................................................................................................... 5 Machine Controls ......................................................
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.
WARNING: Operating a machine without observing all labels and instructional information could result in injury or damage. Read all machine labels before attempting to operate. Make sure all of the labels and instructional information are attached or fastened to the machine. Get replacement labels and plates from your Clarke distributor. WARNING: Always use a three-wire electrical system connected to the electrical ground.
How To Assemble The Machine To assemble the machine, follow this procedure: 1. Put the machine on a bench. 2. Put the brush adjusting lever in the unlock position. See figure 1 3. Lift the cover. Figure 1 4. Remove the pivot pin from the plastic bag. 5. Put the handle in position. See figure 2 6. From the inside of the machine, slide the pivot pin through the handle tube tongue and the main frame. See figure 3. 7. Close the cover. Put the lever in the locking position. Figure 2 8.
How To Assemble The Machine (cont) 10. Remove the nut and one plain washer from the locking cam. Leave one plain washer on the locking cam. See figure 5 11. Raise the handle and align the holes. See figure 6. Figure 5 12. Insert the cam through the link arms and the handle tube clamp. See figure 7. 13. Install the washer and the locking nut. Figure 6 14. Install the solution hose around the outside of the handle to the fitting on the handle tube. See figure 8. 15. Install the vacuum hose.
THE CONTROLS The lever on the right side of the handle starts and stops the brush motor and applies the solution. The lever on the left side of the handle starts and stops the brush motor. The lever on the right side of the housing raises and lowers the brush. See figure 10. Figure 10 The lever on the lower part of the handle locks the handle. See figure 11. The solution and brush indicator lights are on the front of the handle assembly.
How To Prepare The Machine For Operation (cont) How to Connect the Hoses The hoses for the solution and vacuum are provided with the tank extractor. Connect the vacuum hose to the hose connector on the extractor and to the hose connector on the power brush tool. The solution hose has quick-disconnect couplings. To connect the solution hose to the extractor, follow this procedure: 1. Pull the knurled collar back. Figure 13 2. Put the coupling over the fitting on the handle assembly. 3.
120 VOLT, 50/60 CYCLE MACHINES INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY AND THE ELECTRICAL GROUND This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug.
230 VOLT MACHINES INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY AND THE ELECTRICAL GROUND CAUTION: This machine will operate only on AC frequency and electrical voltage shown on the nameplate. Make sure you have the correct frequency and voltage before connecting the power cord to an outlet. This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE CAUTION: To prevent damage to the power cord, do not let the brush touch the power cord when the machine is running. Always lift the power cord over the machine. To operate the machine, follow this procedure: 1. Start the pump for the solution, and the motor for vacuum on the extractor. 2. Apply pressure to the lever on the right side of the handle to start the brush and apply the solution. 3. To start the brush motor, apply pressure to the lever on the left side of the handle.
MAINTENANCE (cont) How To Install The brush CAUTION: Keep all fadteners tight. Keep adjustments according to specifications. To install the brush, follow this procedure: 1. Put the two pins on the brush housing plate in the two holes in the brush end plate. See figure 18 2. Make sure the shaft assembly is in position. See figure 19. 3. Install the two screws that fasten the brush. 4. Lower the cover if the machine. 5. Put the brush adjustment lever in the locking position.
How to Install The Brush Drive Belt To install the brush drive belt, follow this procedure: 1. Turn the machine so that the left side is up. 2. Put the belt on the pulley. 3. Make sure the spacer is in position between the outside frame and the pulley. See figure 21. 4. Install the pulley. 5. Install the bolt that holds the pulley. See figure 22. 6. Install the belt guard with the three holding screws. 7. Turn the machine so that the right side is up. 8.
MAINTENANCE (cont) 9. Check the spray jet. If the spray jet is not working, follow this procedure. a. Remove the jet from the machine. b. Put the jet into a solution of ammonia and water. c. Blow compressed air through the jet. d. Install the jet on the machine. 10. Use a dry cloth to wipe the machine. 11. Apply a small amount of silicone lubricant to the quickdisconnect fittings on the brush adjustment lever. 12.
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model PB-12 Upper Unit Drawing 5/00 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY PB-12 Operator's Manual Page 16
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model PB-12 Upper Unit Parts List 5/00 Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7u 8 9 10 11 Part No.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model PB-12 Lower Unit Drawing 5/00 84 7 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY PB-12 Operator's Manual Page 18
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model PB-12 Lower Unit Parts List 5/00 Ref. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7u 8 9u 10 11 12 13 14 15 16u 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 Part No.
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model PB-12 120 Volt Wiring Diagram 4/95 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY PB-12 Operator's Manual Page 20
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model PB-12 230 Volt Wiring Diagram 4/95 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY PB-12 Operator's Manual Page 21
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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY This Clarke 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's Maintenance and Operations instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for use of the product. It does not cover normal wear parts such as electrical cable, rubber parts, hoses and motor brushes.
