OPERATOR’S MANUAL MIDSIZE EXTRACTOR Model PFX1080 WARNING: OPERATOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT. ©Tacony, Inc.
Congratulations on your purchase of a Powr-Flite extractor. You are now equipped to handle any and all commercial carpet cleaning jobs. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the unit before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense,staying alert, and knowing how your unit works. Use this unit only as described in this manual.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. WARNING! Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. DO NOT modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
General Instructions for the PFX1080 Midsize Series Extractor Follow these easy step by step instructions to ensure proper operating performance. 1. Fill up the fresh water solution tank with tap water that is 120o-135o F (49o-57o C) and approved carpet cleaning chemical if you are not pre-spraying your chemical on the carpet. 2. Attach a 12 gauge extension cord (NOT INCLUDED) to the pigtail cord located on the lower backside of the unit. 3.
6. Do not use the same receptacle (pail) to fill solution tank that has been used to remove waste water from vacuum tank. 7. When the unit is not in use, leave the vacuum tank lid open. 8. At the end of each day, run the vacuum for 3 minutes with lid open and filter off. Float Cage Fig. A Warnings 1. Do not break off or pull the grounding prong on the plug. 2. Do not attempt repair on a warrantied machine unless instructions to perform it by an authorized shop are obtained from the factory. 3.
Safety Precautions These precautions are designed with the safety of the operator, the equipment, and others in mind and must be followed at all times to avoid serious personal harm and/or death, and damage to the unit. 1. Always use a grounded electrical outlet. 2. Always disconnect electric cable from electrical outlet before attempting to make any adjustments or repairs. 3. Never use this equipment as a toy. 4. Never use equipment near or around flammable or explosive materials, fuels, or solvents. 5.
Troubleshooting Information ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No electrical power. 1. Defective power cord. 2. Circuit breaker off or fuse blown. 1. Replace 2. Turn circuit breaker on or replace fuse. Unplug any equipment using the same circuit. 1. Repair or replace. 2. Replace. 3. Replace. 1. Locate grounded outlet. Switch is turned on. 1. Faulty electrical cable. Intermittent power to motor(s). 2. Defective switches. 3. Loose terminal. Electrical Shock 1. Equipment not grounded.
Foam/dirty solution coming out of vacuum exhaust port. 1. Foam bypassing water 1. Use additional defoamer. shutoff. 2. Elbow in vacuum tank is not 2. The elbow should be positioned correctly. pointed directly at the side wall of the tank away from the ball type shutoff. VACUUM SYSTEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE Pump motor runs but no spray 1. Clogged or faulty solution through jets. control valve. Uneven spray from jet. Spray weak or uneven. Leaking or stuck solution valve. Pump motor not working.
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