How The Machine Works - Kärcher ARMADA BRC 40/22 C Manual

How the machine works:

The Armada is a 120 volt AC dual purpose carpet extractor intended for commercial use. This machine per-
forms Interim maintenance cleaning as well as deep restorative extraction. The solution is applied during in-
terim cleaning and agitated into the carpet fiber using a rotating cylindrical brush. The solution is not recov-
ered but left to dwell on the carpet surface to be vacuumed up once the solution has completely dried to the
touch (approximately 20 minutes). When using the appliance during deep extraction mode the solution is
applied to the carpet agitated into the carpet fiber using the cylindrical brush and recovered by the wet vac-
uum system. The soiled water is stored in the recovery tank to be disposed of when tank is at full capacity.
The appliance applies chemical at a reduced rate during interim cleaning using jet orifice reduction.
The water is applied to the floor surface using a .001 Promax jet using a 100 psi pump with reduced pressure
to 50 psi. In deep extraction the water is dispensed through all three jets one .001 jet and two .003 jets at
100 psi. This is accomplished by the operators discretion using the specific functions on the selector switch.
The appliance is equipped with the capability to us an optional hand tool or spotting wand that can
be attached using the male quick disconnect fitting located on the brush head and vacuum hose located at
the top of the vacuum shoe.
The appliance is designed with an articulating brush head controlled by the operators handle. This
feature along with the capability of reversing the brush rotation allows the appliance to clean in tight work
spaces. The handle is adjustable to the operators preference using the telescoping adjustment feature.
The appliance functions are controlled by the operator using the rotating selector switch to select the
appropriate operating mode. The operation of the brush and solution spray is controlled by the solution
switch and switch bar located on the steering console. The rotation of the brush is controlled by the for-
ward/reverse switch located on the steering console.
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