Service manual

INSPECTION
Carefully unpack and inspect your ex -
tractor for shipping damage. Each unit
is operated and thoroughly inspected
before shipping, and any damage is the
responsibility of the carrier, who should
be notified immediately.
ELECTRICAL
This extractor operates on a standard
15 amp 115 volt AC circuit.‘ Voltages
below
105 volts or above 125 volts could
cause serious damage to motors. Wiring
diagram is mounted inside handle con
-
trol panel of machine.
‘230 volt 50Hz model available.
WARNING: To avoid electric shock:
1. use inaoors only.
2. To reduce risk of fire, do not use
volatile.substances.
3. Use only cleaners intended for floor
and carpet application.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
To protect the operator from electric
shock, this machine must be grounded
while in use. The machine is equipped
with an approved three
- conductor power
cord and three
- prong grounding type
plug to fit the proper grounding type re
-
ceptacle. The vacuum power cord has a
plug as shown in Fig.
A. If a receptacle
connected
to the electrical ground as
shown in Fig.
A is not available use an
adapter as shown in Fig.
C. The adapter
must be connected to an electrical
ground in the electrical outlet, using
metal screw shown in Fig. B.
GROUMOING ”
PIN IA)
POAPTER
GROUNOED
OUTLET BOX
EXTENSION CORDS
If an extension cord is used, the wire
size must be at least one size larger
than the power cord on the machine:
The ADM is equipped with a
50 ft. 14/3
power cord.
FILLING THE ADM
1. Remove clear dome from upper tank.
Do not remove the two vacuum hoses.
NOTE: Dome can be set securely be -
tween handle uprights when handle
is in Operating position.
2. Lift upper recovery tank from machine
and set aside.
3. Use a clean bucket to fill solution
tank with hot water. Add a
non-
foaming concentrate for use in hot
water extractors at the proportions
noted on the container.
CAUT/ON: To avoid possible dls-
tortlon of polyethylene solution/
recovery tanks, 00 NOT USE WATER
2
TEMPERATURE THAT EXCEEDS
150’F (65’C)
NOTE: Make sure dome is seated cor -
rectly to ensure proper vacuum seal.
CHEMICALS
The internal parts of the pump used in
the extractor is suitable for use with
most carpet cleaning chemicals. But it
is susceptible
to chemical attach from
some cleaning substances, such as
hydrocarbon solvents and chlorinated
bleaches. These noncompatible materi
-
als are not of the type normally used
for carpet cleaning.
SUITABLE NONCOMPATIBLE
CHEMICALS CHEMICALS
Alkalis
Clorox II Bleach’
Defoaming Agents
Detergents
Hydroxides
Oxygen
Bleaches
Soaps
Ski-Put Fabric Softener
Vinegar
White Monday Bleach’
‘Aegisterea Trademark
Aldehydes
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
Butyls
Carbon Tetrachloride
Clorox‘
Chlorinated Bleaches
a
Chlorinated Hydrocarbons
Lysol’
Methyls (MEK)
Perchlorethylene (perc)
Phenols
Trichlorethylene
OPERATING THE ADM
NOTE: Vacuum the carpet and make
sure it is cleared of surface debris be
-
fore cleaning with the ADM.
NOTE: Attach strain relieflcord retainer
to power cord.
1. Make loop in power
cord approximately
12” from twist lock
receptacle end.
2 Slue cord loop through
slot in retainer and over
retainer arm. Pull slack
cord back through slot
to secure. Attach re
-
tainer to handle.
3. Release cam - locking device located
on lower right of handle and lower
handle
to comfortable operating po -
sition. Re - set cam - lock on handle.
NOTE: ADM cleans by pulling back -
wards over the carpet.
Dlaaram 1
a. Brush adjustment lever
b. Solution nipple
c. Solution valve
d. Handle locking lever
e. Solution tank drain hose
4. Adjust brush to proper cleaning po -
sition by using lever located at lower
back of the motor housing. Start at
No. 1 “new brush” (black) position.
If
more carpet pile agitation is desired,
lower brush setting one position at a
time. (See Diagram
2)
Diagram 2 [n”‘i
Black
‘TI Red
5. Check to be sure that spray manifold
valve is set on “Carpet Spray” posi
-
tion (See Diagram 3) and that brush
motor circuit breaker button is
in (see
Diagram
4).
Diagram 3
pi ACCESSITOOL
CONTINUOU
BRUSH SWITCH PUMP SWITC
CIRCUIT BREAKER INTERMITTENT P
Diagram 4
SWITCH PANEL
6. Tilt machine bacK on rear wheels
until brush is off the floor. Turn on
vacuum and brush motors.
NOTES:
1. Starting the machine with dry brush
resting on the carpet may trip brush
circuit breaker.
2. The vacuum motor is also protect -
ed by a circuit breaker. The breaker
will only trip under conditions of
abuse
- an over - full recovery tank.
7. Lower machine to floor. Dispense
solution by using either the “contin
-
uous flow” swltch for large, open
areas or the “intermittent solution”
button for cleaning in smaller, more
confined areas. Walking backwards,
move the extractor over the area to
be cleaned. The extractor’s brush
assistance should allow the machine
to be moved quickly and easily over
the carpet. Remember to turn
SOlUtlOn
off about six inches before the end
of each cleaning pass.
8. As you work, check to see if there is
a foam build up in the recovery bucket.
If there is, turn the machine off and
add the recommended amount of
de-
foaming compound to the recovery
tank. Never put
defoamer In solution
tank!
WARNING: An overflow of foam
into the vacuum intake can damage
the
vac motor. Always be aware of
the waste water level in the recovery
tank. When it is about three
- quarters
full, turn off the machine, remove the
dome and lift off the recovery tank to
empty. The tank has a convenient
carrying handle and a built
- In hand-
grip on the underside.
9. When the extractor runs out of Clean.
lng solution (this can be easily de -
tected by streaking and incomplete
cleaning of the carpet, or by looking
at spray manifold from side of ma
-
chine) turn off the machine, remove
the dome and recovery bucket, and
re
- fill the clean solution tank. Re -
place the recovery tank and dome.
Turn the extractor back on and con
-
tinue cleaning.
10. Ventilate area after carpet has been
cleaned. Keep children and pets away
and do not walk on carpet until it is
thoroughly dry.