590 & 590B Operator's Manual Carpet Vacuum 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 Machine Specifications ................................................................................ 4 Operating Instructions for 24 Volt Battery Charger ........................................ 5 How To Prepare The Machine For Operation ................................................ 6 Instructions for Connection To The Power Supply .................................
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.
INTRODUCTION For large carpeted areas the 590 and 590B SPACE VAC pays for itself in weeks...with manpower savings. Giant 27 inch swath cleans up to 20,000 sq. ft. of carpet per hour. The labor time for that area would be 400 hours with a standard vac, according to ISSA average figures. The 590/590B Space Vac picks up dirt, sand, grit plus heavy litter such as beverage cups, candy wrappers, soda straws, etc.
90 Battery Operated Space Vac Operating Instructions for Clarke 24 Volt Battery Charger CAUTION: Connect or disconnect the battery plug only when the charger supply cord is disconnected or arcing and burning may result. CAUTION: Do not expose to rain. Replace defective cords immediately. If the charger is dropped or otherwise damaged, inspect it thoroughly. CAUTION: Provide adequate ventilation while charging. Improper ventilation could cause fumes or gases to injure the operator or others.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION Instructions for Connection To The Power Supply And The Electrical Ground The machine has a power cord with three conductors and a plug with three terminals. For maximum protection against electric shock, use a circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. This machine uses a 110 TO 120 volt AC 60 cycle electrical circuit. Make sure you have the correct voltage and frequency before connecting the power cord to an outlet.
HOW TO CHARGE THE BATTERIES Put the charger on a flat surface. Make sure the vents on the sides of the charger are at least two inches away from the walls and other objects. Make sure there are no objects near the bottom vents of the charger. To charge the batteries, follow this procedure: 1. Turn the machine OFF. 2. Connect the DC connector on the charger to the connecting plug on the side of the machine above the circuit breaker. 3.
Handle The handle on the 590 has a storage and an operating position. To change the position of the handle, use the two knobs on the handle. See figure 1 Note: The 590B Model has a non-folding handle. To put the handle in the storage position, pull out the two knobs. Rotate the knobs ¼ turn. Put the handle forward in the storage position. Storage Position Lock Position Figure 1 To put the handle in the operating position rotate the knobs to the lock position. Put the handle in the operating position.
HOW TO ADJUST THE BRUSH The brush height adjustment has four settings. To adjust the setting, pull out the handle on the right-hand side of the front of the machine. Move the handle to the correct setting for your carpet. The setting is correct when the brush sweeps the surface of the carpet. The setting is too low when the brush wipes the carpet. See figures 3 and 4 For very low pile carpet, and for hard surface floors, put the adjustment lever in the farthest forward position.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: WARNING: To prevent electric shock, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before doing any repairs or maintenance to this machine. Maintenance procedures must be done only by persons authorized to do maintenance. 2. Spring 1. The Belt to Drive the brush 3. NOTE: For safe operation, and longer life of your Clarke product, use only Clarke replacement parts. How To Adjust The Belts The belt to drive the brush: The tension of this belt is controlled by a spring.
HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE Problem The machine does not run. Cause There is no power. Action There is an obstruction. See "Circuit Breaker" in the manual. 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. Also check for proper battery voltage on the 590B. The filter bag is dirty.
Clarke® Model 590/590B Main Frame & Brush Assembly 1/04 WARNING: (Ref #97) Because of the positioning of the batterless, you must not use any other maintenance free battery. They may leak. Clarke P.N. 40070A volt batteries are specially designed not to leak.
Clarke® Model 590 & 590B Main Frame & Brush Assembly 1/04 Ref. No. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 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 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Part No.
Clarke® Model 590/590B Housing Impeller & Handle Assembly Drawing 11/02 51 50 49 48 1 57 56 55 54 52 61 33 46 44 2 53 78 3 41 14 5 10 11 4 43 37 36 9 12 6 45 42 28 13 30 17 15 16 34 35 33 31 25 19 18 29 27 26 40 39 38 42 47 24 20 21 32 12 21 22 42 58 23 53 28 29 60 NOTE: 590B Cover 59 58 NOTE: 590B Handle Page 14 Clarke® Model 590/590B Operator's Manual
Clarke® Model 590/590B Housing Impeller & Handle Assembly Parts List 11/02 Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 Part No. 612720 84808A 66621A 619221 612422 60068A 920208 980657 962446 920110 980210 915044 614820 618220 067304 902550 617704 613220 613421 612327 980652 85811A 616902 962184 962901 618525 60069A 980257 962546 Description Deflector Screw 10-24 x ¾ Plate, Adapter Cable.
Clarke® Model 590/590B Motor & Drive Assembly Drawing & Parts List 12/98 Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Page 16 Part No. 962835 954010 980603 611101 615221 615227 55410A 920256 980652 980651 962184 Description Screw 10-24 x ½ Hex Wire, Assembly #16 Green Washer #1110 Bushing, Motor Motor, Drive (120 Volt) Motor, Drive (230 Volt) Key 3/16 x 2½ Nut 5/16 -18 Hex Washer .319 x .586 x .078 Washer 11/32 x 11/16 x 1/16 Screw ¼-20 x 3/8 Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 4 4 4 6 Ref # 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Part No.
Clarke® Model 590/590B Wiring Diagram 12/98 Clarke® Model 590/590B Operator's Manual Page 17
Clarke® Model 590B Electrical Schematic 4/94 24 Volts DC Page 18 Clarke® Model 590/590B Operator's Manual
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Clarke® U.S. 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.
