IMAGE 26B Operator's Manual ® 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.
CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK Operator Safety Instructions .................................................................................. 3 Introduction and Machine Specifications .................................................................. 5 Transporting the Machine ........................................................................................ 6 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: This machine is not equipped with a parking brake. Never leave the machine unattended. For added safety, always place a chock in front of and behind the drive wheel. WARNING: Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel could result in damage or injury. Maintenance and repairs must be performed by authorized Clarke personnel only. WARNING: Any alterations or modifications of this machine could result in damage to the machine or injury to the operator or other bystanders.
INTRODUCTION AND MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS The IMAGE 26B is a one-piece, self-propelled carpet extractor designed for cleaning carpet. The machine applies cleaning solution to the carpet and then removes the dirty solution and soil with a recovery tool. Features: Easy to Operate Interex cleaning system. Brush pressure gauge. Variable speed transaxle (forward and reverse) Adjustable brush pressure. Adjustable traverse speed. Rugged 10-gauge mainframe.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE How to Put the Machine in a Van or Truck WARNING: The machine is heavy. Make sure you use two able persons to help assist the machine up the ramp. 1. Make sure the loading ramp is no less than eight feet long and strong enough to support the machine. 2. Make sure the ramp is clean and dry. 3. Secure the ramp in position. 4. Lift the brush assembly into an upright position. 5. Align the machine on a level surface ten feet in front of the ramp. 6.
THE CONTROLS Key Switch (See figure 1, A) The key switch is located on the control panel. The key switch must be on before any function of the machine will work. Turn to "O" for OFF and "I" for ON. Battery Meter (See figure 1,B) The battery meter indicates the relative charge on the battery pack. Do not continue to run the machine when the meter is in "red" area. This will shorten the life of the battery. NOTE: Low voltage will shut off solution and brush functions.
THE CONTROLS (cont.) The Brush Adjustment Control Knob (See figure 4, A) The brush lift control knob is located at the rear of the machine. The knob is adjustable for many types of carpet. This setting need not be adjusted between uses. The settings are retained. Brush Pressure Meter The brush pressure meter indicates the relative amount of pressure the brush is putting on the floor. To maximize run time on a battery charge, keep the light bars towards the center of the green area.
THE CONTROLS A B A The Traverse Switch (See figure 7, A) The traverse switch is located on the control handle. Light pressure with the thumb or hand activates the traverse for forward movement. The Reverse Switch (See figure 7, B) The reverse switch is the white button located on top of the handle. Reverse traverse is achieved by simultaneously pressing the traverse and reverse buttons. Figure 7 A C Solution Tank (See figure 8, A) The solution tank is top center of the machine.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION The Image 26B uses three 12-Volt batteries. The batteries are located on a battery tray that can be accessed by opening the front cover and lowering the front bridge. To install the batteries, follow this procedure: 1. Turn key switch off. 2. Make sure both tanks are empty. 3. Place the batteries in the battery tray as shown in figure 10. WARNING: Lifting batteries without help could result in an injury. Get help to lift the batteries. The batteries are heavy.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION CAUTION: Irreversible damage will occur to the batteries if the electrolyte level does not cover the plates. Keep the electrolyte at the correct level. CAUTION: Machine damage and discharge across the tops of the batteries can occur if the batteries are filled above the bottom of the tube in each cell. Do not fill the batteries up to the bottom of the tube in each cell. Wipe any acid from the machine or the tops of the batteries.
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION To charge the batteries, follow this procedure: 1. Put the charger on a flat surface. Make sure the vents on the side are at least two inches away from walls and other objects. Make sure there are no objects near the vents on the bottom of the charger. A 2. Make sure the key switch is in the "OFF" position. 3. Disconnect the battery pack connector from the control housing connector. See figure 13, A. Figure 13 4.
MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 DANGER: CAUTION: Failure to read the operator’s manual before operating this machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel, damage to the machine or to other property as well. 11 4 8 12 Finish Pump damage can occur if the pump is operated without water in the solution tank. Do not activate the pump if the solution tank is empty. 1. Put water and cleaning solution into the solution tank.
MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11. When cleaning in a corner, raise the brush, maneuver the machine as illustrated in figure 16. Lower the recovery tool and proceed with cleaning. NOTE: If the extractor removes an excess amount of foam from the carpet, add a defoamer such as Clarkare ® Defoamer Concentrate to the recovery tank. The amount needed will vary according to the amount of detergent already in the carpet. 1 2 3 4 To stop the machine follow these procedures: 1.
MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS After Each Use of the Machine 1. Turn main power switch to off position. 2. Drain and rinse out the recovery and the solution tank following this procedure: For Recovery Tank a. Position the machine close to a floor drain or an appropriately sized bucket or container. b. Remove the hose from the fitting on the back of the machine. c. Put the end of the hose over a drain or bucket. d. Twist drain plug cap to release and drain tank. For Solution Tank a.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Machine damage or injury could occur if maintenance and repairs are performed by unauthorized personnel. Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Use only genuine Clarke parts. NOTE: For maintenance of optional tools, read the manual that is supplied with the tools. Always empty the solution and recovery tanks before performing any maintenance to the machine. After Each Use of the Machine 1.
MAINTENANCE Recovery Tool (See figure 18) The recovery tool is factory adjusted for optimum performance. If further adjustment is necessary, remove adjustment assembly. Loosen locknuts and lengthen or shorten dimension "A" as required. Vacuum Motor This machine has a vacuum motor that uses carbon brushes. The carbon brushes in the motor must be checked every three months, or every 500 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
MAINTENANCE Nozzles To remove the nozzles to clean or change nozzles, follow this procedure: Recovery Tool 1. Grasp the nozzle cap assembly and twist counterclockwise to remove assembly from the spray bar. 2. Pull the nozzle out of the cap. 3. Clean or replace the nozzle. 4. Replace nozzle back into cap. 5. Twist nozzle cap assembly back onto the spray bar. Brush Housing 1. Grasp spray bar and push towards brush motor to compress spring. 2. Swing out end of spray bar to remove it. 3.
IMAGE 26B ® Section II Parts and Service Manual (70249B) Clarke® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -19-
How to Correct Problems in the Machine Problem The machine does not move. There is no solution flow. The machine doesn't extract solution from the floor. The cleaning is not even. Cause Action The Power switch is off. Turn on the "Power" switch. The traverse switch is defective. Contact an authorized Clarke service person Solution control dial in wrong position. Turn dial to position for more flow. The solution tank is empty. Fill the solution tank.
Clarke® Image 26B Recovery Tank and Hose Assembly Drawing and Parts List 8/03 10 34 2 37 33 37 35 3 32 7 31 4 6 30 8 29 9 5 9 6 28 16 11 27 24 10 23 26 36 25 22 12 21 18 19 20 17 15 13 38 16 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Part No.
Clarke® Image 26B Handle Assembly Drawing and Parts List 8/03 19 18 20 27 6 7 8 5 4 19 20 23 31 28 19 26 9 34 24 11 25 10 3 23 33 2 32 29 20 12 21 19 20 16 19 29 15 1 18 14 30 35 17 22 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 Part No.
Clarke® Image 26B Rear Panel Assembly and Parts List 8/03 48 7 5 36 4 3 10 8 9 37 2 1 35 31 30 13 19 39 19 3 6 29 22 12 19 32 49 11 21 3 14 40 26 15 6 16 45 44 6 50 25 41 28 38 17 46 27 18 21 47A 42 47B 47 47C 34 19 26 24 43 33 23 33 42 Ref Part No.
Clarke® Image 26B Solution Tank Assembly Drawing and Parts List 10/02 2 22 3 8 21 5 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 12 14 13 11 17 19 16 15 17 13 18 20 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Part No. 722030 55189A 31242A 34256A 832322 38020A 81110A 962666 38820A 65506A 980646 Page -24- Description Clamp, Hose #6 Elbow, ½ Bushing, ½ Fitting Gasket Cover, Solution Tank Chain Nut, 10-24 ESNA Screw, 10-24 x 5/8 Pan SS Tank, Solution Latch, Bridge Washer, ¼ Flat Qty 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 2 1 1 4 Ref Part No.
Clarke® Image 26B Plumbing Detail Drawing and Parts List 3/04 1 18 From fresh water tank 16 From fresh water tank 18 2 3 16 15 4 a, b, c 13 To rinse jets 5 To accessory connector 6 5 14 22 7 To pre-spray jets 17 8 21 From chemical jug 2 9 3 23 5 3 6 7 14 11 12 20 19 10 7 7a Ref 1 2 3 4 4a 4b 4c 5 6 7 7a 8 10 Part No.
Clarke® Image 26B Frame Assembly Drawing and Parts List 6/04 5 6 27 3 4 1 8 26 9 7 2 21 10 11 12 13 28 12 29 14 6 2 12 21 2 12 6 15 25 18 19 15 20 24 16, A,B,C,D 31 23 32 17 18 3 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 16A 16B 12 30 Part No.
Clarke® Image 26B Battery Tray Assembly Drawing and Parts List 10/02 1 2 3 4 5 17 6 18 16 15 19 7 14 8 12 11 9 10 13 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Part No. 871334 39008B 54936A 85376A 60001A 51609A 962350 962986 902648 980651 920160 Description Battery, 195 AH Tray, Battery Handle, Grip Screw, ¼-20 x 5/8 Battery Tray Bumper Screw, 10-32 x ½ Screw Bearing Washer Nut Clarke® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Qty 3 1 1 2 1 4 1 10 10 10 10 Ref 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 NI NI NI Part No.
Clarke® Image 26B Recovery Tool Assembly Drawing and Parts List 4/03 Form # 13005A 1 26 25 5 7 24 2 23 3 22 21 13 19 20 18 19 4 17 5 26 16 6 27 7 8 14 15 5 9 10 12 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part No. 66816A 87618A 980646 85806A 81306A 920110 980651 58612A 608210 67619A 68808A 85615A 27201A 61541A 980652 Description Recovery Lift Washer, 3/8 Flat Nylon Washer, Flat ¼ Screw, ¼-20 x .
Clarke® Image 26B Brush Assembly Drawing and Parts List 8/04 1 29 30 34 28 3 35 5 27 6 26 25 8 9 33 24 4 36 7 6 10 11 8 32 12 23 31 20 14 13 13 16 14 17 22 33 21 19 15 8 Ref 1 3 3a 4 5 6 7 8 8a 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Part No.
Clarke® Image 26B Transaxle Parts List 4/03 4 3 2 1 Ref # 1 2 3 4 Page -30- 50008C 50008B Part 50983A 51056A 40628A 40627A No.
Clarke® Image 26B Vac Motor Assembly #45019A 10/02 13 18 2 1 14 4 3 6 15 5 16 7 8 14 9 15 19 14 10 11 17 12 Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Part No. 51913A 54809A 53905A 85303A 40830A 51914A 50618A 53100A 902679 902648 Description Clip (optional) Housing Fan Screw - 8-32 x 3/8 Carbon Brushes Clamp Bracket Disc Bearing - Ball Bearing - ball, radial Clarke® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Qty 2 1 1 4 2 2 1 1 1 1 Ref # 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Part No.
Clarke® Image 26B 36 Volt Battery Charger (40506A, 40507A, 40505A) 10/02 WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only. PARTS LIST FOR BATTERY CHARGERS 40506A - 36 Volt D.C., 25A, 115 Volt A.C., 60 Hz 40505A - 36 Volt D.C., 25A, 230 Volt A.C., 50 Hz 40507A - 36 Volt D.C., 25A, 230 Volt A.C., 60 Hz Ref # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Page -32- Description Charger Case Transformer Electronic Timer Kit Capacitor, 6 Mfd., 660 V.A.C.
Clarke® Image 26B Battery Charger (40512B & 40506B) Drawing and Parts List 5/06 WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only.
Clarke® Image 26B Available Accessories 8/03 6 7 3 8 9 4 5 2 1** Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 NI NI Part No.
Clarke® Image 26B Wiring Schematic 10/02 Clarke® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -35-
Clarke® Image 26B Connection Diagram 10/02 Page -36- Clarke® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B
Clarke® Image 26B Flow Dagram 10/02 Clarke® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -37-
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Clarke® LIMITED 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 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.
