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Operator's 590 & 590B Manual Carpet Vacuum READ THIS BOOK This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel;...
How To Adjust The Brush ... 9 How To Operate The Machine ... 9 Storage Of The Machine ... 9 Circuit Breaker (590) ... 9 Maintenance ... 10 How to Correct Problems In The Machine ... 11 Main Frame & Brush Assembly Drawing ... 12 Parts List ...
This machine is not suitable for picking up health endangering dirt. CAUTION: This machine is for dry air only and shall not be used or stored outdoors in wet conditions. ® Clarke Model 590/590B Operator's Manual AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA Page 3...
INTRODUCTION For large carpeted areas the 590 and 590B SPACE VAC pays for itself in weeks...with manpower savings. Giant 27 inch swath cleans up to 20,000 sq. ft. of carpet per hour. The labor time for that area would be 400 hours with a standard vac, according to ISSA average figures.
590 Battery Operated Space Vac Operating Instructions for Clarke 24 Volt Battery Charger CAUTION: Connect or disconnect the battery plug only when the charger supply cord is disconnected or arcing and burning may result. CAUTION: Do not expose to rain. Replace defective cords immediately.
Do not use an extension cord longer than 50 feet. Do not join two extension cords. WARNING: Do not move the machine over an electrical cord. Al- ways lift the cord over the machine. Page 6 Clarke ® Model 590/590B Operator's Manual...
7. The electronic timer stops the charger when the batteries are fully charged. See the instruction book for the charger, and for more instructions on how to use the charger and charge the batteries. ® Clarke Model 590/590B Operator's Manual Page 7...
Handle The handle on the 590 has a storage and an operating position. To change the position of the handle, use the two knobs on the handle. See figure 1 Note: The 590B Model has a non-folding handle. To put the handle in the storage position, pull out the two knobs.
CIRCUIT BREAKER The electrical circuit in the Model 590 is protected by a circuit breaker. If the circuit breaker opens, wait approximately 10 minutes for the machine to cool. Press the red button on the right-hand side of the machine to reset the circuit breaker.
Electrical repairs must be made by autho- rized personnel only. MOTOR AND CIRCUIT The Model 590 has a capacitor start, induction run motor. The Model 590B has a permanent magnet motor. This motor has carbon brushes. The brushes and commutator should be inspected annually for damage and/or wear.
If the bag does not inflate. The brush does not rotate. ® Clarke Model 590/590B Operator's Manual HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE Cause There is no power. There is an obstruction. See "Circuit Breaker" in the manual.
Because of the positioning of the batterless, you must not use any other maintenance free battery. They may leak. Clarke P.N. 40070A volt batteries are specially designed not to leak. 80A (NI) NI = Not Illustrated Page 12 Clarke ® Model 590/590B Operator's Manual...
NOTE: ** 40703A use 40510A or 40511A Wet Battery Charger or equal NOTE: ** 40070A use 40071A or 40072A Wet Battery Charger or equal ® Clarke Model 590/590B Operator's Manual Clarke ® Model 590 & 590B Main Frame & Brush Assembly 1/04 Ref.
Clarke ® Model 590B Electrical Schematic 4/94 24 Volts DC Page 18 Clarke ® Model 590/590B Operator's Manual...
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CLARKE PRODUCT SUPPORT BRANCHES U. S. A. Locations CORPO PRODUCTION FACILITIES Clarke ® , Springdale, Arkansas 2100 Highway 265 Springdale, Arkansas 72764 (479) 750-1000 Customer Service - 1-800-253-0367 Technical Service - 1-800-356-7274 ® American Lincoln , Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 1100 Haskins Road SERVICE FACILITIES Clarke...
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Clarke This Clarke Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and work- manship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke's Maintenance and Operations instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for use of the product.
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