Polaris & Supernova UPRIGHT CARPET & FLOOR SOIL EXTRACTOR SAFETY, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODELS: SP500 POLARIS 500 SP700 POLARIS 700 SP800 POLARIS 800 SP1200 POLARIS 1200 SN800 SUPERNOVA 800 SN1200 SUPERNOVA 1200 CAUTION – READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 1 of 43
MACHINE DATA MODEL NO. SERIAL NO. DATE OF PURCHASE DISTRIBUTOR NAME DISTRIBUTOR TEL NO. MANUFACTURER CONTACT Prochem Europe Ltd. Oakcroft Road, Chessington, Surrey KT9 1RH, UK Telephone: + 44 (0)20 8974 1515 Fax: + 44 (0)20 8974 1511 Email: sales@prochem.co.uk Website: www.prochem.co.uk All information and specifications in this manual are current at the date of issue.
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This product is marked according to the European Directive (2002/96/EC) on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). The symbol on this product indicates that this product must not be disposed of with normal household waste. Please protect human health and the environment by disposing of this product responsibly in the correct manner.
MACHINE WARRANTY DATE EFFECTIVE: 1/1/13 As of the above date, this warranty supersedes all previous warranties and forms part of the contract of sale. Prochem Europe Ltd. (hereafter referred to as “Prochem”) guarantees this machine to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for the relevant time period as shown below, and from the actual date of purchase by the user. Proof of the purchase date from a Prochem Authorised Distributor will be required for performance of this warranty.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (!!) BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY. !! CAUTION Read the instruction manual before using the appliance. !! SOUND PRESSURE LEVEL The sound pressure of this machine, when in use, does not exceed 85 dB (A).
IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (!) BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO USE THIS MACHINE. FAILURE TO OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT. ! DO NOT expose the machine to rain or freezing temperatures. Drain solution system and store indoors when not in use. ! ALWAYS pre-test carpet, fabric or flooring surface for colour fastness and suitability with ready-to-use cleaning solution before proceeding.
GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS • Do not immerse or use this machine in standing water. Such use may cause electric shock. • This equipment is not designed to handle or use combustible/volatile substances such as gasoline or kerosene, in, on, or near the machine. The use of such materials will cause an extreme hazardous condition. • Use defoamer at all times to prevent damage to the vacuum motor(s). • Do not use water in excess of 160°F (71°C).
PRACTICAL CLEANING CLEANING TIPS & PREPARATION CLEANING CARPET CHECKING THE FITTING AND CONDITION Check the condition of the area to be cleaned. Look for loose carpet, heavily soiled areas, stains or spots and worn areas. Bring these to the attention of the person in charge before proceeding. Make sure all edges of the carpet are secured or tacked in place and all seams are sewn or glued tight. This is your protection against shrinkage. 1.
Remove 2” hose adaptor connection from machine. Attach AC1041 Accessory Hose 1 ½” assembly with adaptor plate to vacuum lid inlet. Pull back female quick connect sleeve on the machine and insert male plug on the accessory solution hose. Attach upholstery tool or stair tool to the accessory hose. CLEANING UPHOLSTERY & STAIRS CAUTION – WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND ATTENDING AN UPHOLSTERY CLEANING COURSE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN FABRIC UPHOLSTERY.
ACCESSORIES & CHEMICALS ACCESSORIES VACUUM & SOLUTION ACCESSORY HOSE A 5 metre hose assembly for use with upholstery tool or stair tool. STAINLESS STEEL UPHOLSTERY TOOL A lightweight stainless steel cleaning tool that, with care, will not give the problems of the softer alloy materials or plastics, the rough edges of which could damage fine fabric. Suitable for use on all wet-cleanable fine fabrics with an ultra-fine spray tip to avoid over-wetting. This tool is essential for upholstery cleaning.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE The Polaris and Supernova machines are engineered and built to require a minimum of maintenance. But like any machine, it does require some care to keep it in optimum working condition. Careful attention to these maintenance instructions will give you maximum operating performance and will increase the life expectancy of the machine. To ensure a trouble-free machine, we strongly advise the following preventative maintenance.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE At least once a week, inspect the internal components, solution fittings and electrical connections. Check for signs of fluid leakage and tighten or replace fittings as necessary. Make sure all electrical connections and cables are in place. Solution Lines and Fittings Flush the machine with a solution of 1 part water with 20 parts B109 Fibre & Fabric Rinse in order to neutralise the alkaline residue left by the cleaning solution.
BRUSH DRIVE BELT The slide block washer (Item 36) must be installed between the slide block guide and inside the divider wall. Adjust belt tension by moving motor bracket toward the rear. Apply minimum belt tension when the hex bolts are tightened to allow for a smooth vertical brush movement. If the belt is too loose it will skip when brush is applied on the carpet. If the belt is too tight it won’t allow for correct up and down movement. SERVICE / REPLACEMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
GENERAL FAULT FINDING GUIDE CAUTION - Repairs should only be carried out by a QUALIFIED AND FULLY TRAINED PERSON ! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No electrical power 1. 2. Defective power cable House or building circuit breaker tripped Switch is turned on but power is intermittent to all motor(s). 1. 2. 3. Faulty electrical cable Defective switches Loose “Molex” plug connector or terminal connections No vacuum 1. 2.
SUPERNOVA FAULT FINDING GUIDE CAUTION - Repairs should only be carried out by a QUALIFIED AND FULLY TRAINED PERSON ! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE VACUUM VALVE Vacuum valve, item (8) has an air flow leak 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Vacuum valve, item (8) not functioning 1. 2. Vacuum valve out of adjustment causing seal, item (15), to be incorrectly positioned.
SUPERNOVA VACUUM VALVE AND BRUSH MOTOR REVERSE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES VACUUM VALVE PULL CABLE ADJUSTMENT 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Drain the solution tank and remove the recovery bucket(s) from the machine. Make sure that the power cable is unplugged from the power socket. Shift the direction control lever arm to the up (backward) position.
POLARIS 500 & 700 PARTS LIST MAIN BODY ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 18 of 43
POLARIS 500 & 700 BRUSH HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 19 of 43
POLARIS 500 & 700 MOTOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 20 of 43
POLARIS 500 & 700 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 21 of 43
POLARIS 500 & 700 PARTS LIST REF.
REF. 54 55 56 58 59 60 61 63 64 65 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 78 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 102 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 116 121 163 164 165 166 167 176 STOCK CODE E00654 E82535A E02305 LA4503P E00125 E00153 E00132 E02532-1 E00152 E00055 PC800111 E00133 E00124 E00085-10 E00240 E02448 PART NO.
POLARIS & SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 PARTS LIST MAIN BODY ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 24 of 43
POLARIS 800 & 1200 BRUSH HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 25 of 43
SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 BRUSH HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 26 of 43
POLARIS & SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 MOTOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 27 of 43
POLARIS 800 & 1200 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 28 of 43
SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 29 of 43
SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 VACUUM VALVE ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 30 of 43
POLARIS 800 & 1200 PARTS LIST REF.
REF. 60 61 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 102 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 116 120 121 166 176 STOCK CODE AD00418 E00790 LA4503P E00143 E00132 E02532-1 E00135 E00055 PC800118 E00133 E00145 E00124 E00085-13 E00085-14 E00240 E02448 PART NO.
SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 PARTS LIST REF. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STOCK CODE E02359 E02341 E02372 E00491-1 E02428 E00618 E00618 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 E00138 E00099 E00613 E00575 E00576 22 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 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 E90008 E02488 E02538-1 E00398-6 E00779-160 E00144 E03360 E03358 E810083A E80500A E00504 E82235A E00536B E02371 E82376A E00398-2 E02298 E00089 E83352A E83353A E00712-4 E00654 PART NO.
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REF. 121 122 123 124 125 126 127 128 129 130 131 132 133 134 136 137 138 139 140 144 145 146 147 148 149 150 151 152 153 154 155 156 157 158 159 160 161 162 163 166 176 STOCK CODE E00657 E00621 E02172 E00618-1 E03366 E03367 E00464 E03434 E03350 E83346A E80459A E03347 E00449 E02229 RS5218 E02322 JE00233 JE00254 E00140 PART NO.
PUMP PARTS LIST SHURFLO PUMP 100PSI (from 3/13) REF. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 STOCK CODE PC809147 SH5202 SH5201 PC809333 SH5205 PART NO.
SHURFLO PUMP 8000 SERIES, BY-PASS (before 3/13) REF. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 STOCK CODE PART NO.
HAND TOOL PARTS LIST AC1021 Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 38 of 43
WIRING DIAGRAMS Polaris & Supernova Manual 1/1/13 Page 39 of 43
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We: E.D.I.C 1753, Blake Avenue, Los Angeles, California, 90031-1006 USA (Manufacturer) Prochem Europe Ltd.
