Product Manual

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Maintenance
To receive reliable service from this equipment, regular daily maintenance is a requirement. Fabric
cleaning, both carpet and upholstery, are very dirty environments for any equipment.
The following recommendations are offered.
1. Keep the equipment clean, both inside and out.
2. Lubricate brass quick disconnects and drain valves with a quality lubricant such as WD-40®.
3. Flush solution systems after use with clear, clean water. (A white vinegar solution may also be
used). This will counter-act hard water and alkaline deposits and aid in keeping orifices clean.
4. Do not allow fluid either in solution or waste tank to sit overnight. The unit should be emptied
and cleaned daily.
5. Clean the strainer in the solution tank, the filters on the vacuum stack in vacuum tank, and all
lint filters in the inlet or vacuum tanks daily.water from vacuum tank.
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 120
o
-135
o
F (49
o
-57
o
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. Plug the extension cord into a grounded 20 amp wall socket circuits.
4. Attach the hose system to the unit and to your carpet wand.
5. Turn on the pump to the “ON” position.
6. Turn vacuum switches to the “ON” position one at a time to begin cleaning.
7. Anyone designated to operate this equipment must, without fail, read and thoroughly
understand all instructions and precautions prior to use.
8. Never use equipment out of doors or in the rain.
9. Never use flammable or explosive materials in or around this equipment!!!
10. When recovery tank is full, empty by using drain hose at rear of machine. If a pail is used to
empty the recovery tank, do not use the same pail to fill the solution tank as this can result in
putting dirt and grit into the solution line that can plug filters, orifices, and generally degrade the
solution line system (do not reuse solution).
11. To empty solution tank, detach the wand from the end of the vacuum hose and insert the
vacuum hose into the solution tank. Turn the vacuum switches to “ON” position and transfer
solution to vacuum tank and dispose of as outlined in #10. Clean vacuum stack filter at this time.