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Clarke C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual

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C.A.V. 15
Operator's
CLARKE-AMERICAN
Manual
Vacuum 15 Gallon
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
American Sanders machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine
or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine
before using it. If your operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before
attempting to operate this machine.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: Clarke
, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764
®
Form No. 70641B
3/03
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 Division of C.A.V. 15 Operator's CLARKE-AMERICAN Manual Vacuum 15 Gallon 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 American Sanders machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel;...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    How To Assemble the Machine ... 7 Machine Operation ... 7 Maintenance and Repair ... 9 Troubleshooting ... 10 Section II Parts and Service Manual Assembly Drawing for C.A.V. 15 Gallon... 12 Parts List ... 13 Page American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ®...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    13. Turn off all controls before unplugging. 14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. 16. Connect to properly grounded outlet. See "Grounding Instructions". SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA Page -3-...
  • Page 4 Wrap cord around handle when machine is not in use. Use caution not to run over cord while machine is in use. CAUTION: This machine is not suitable for picking up health endangering dust. CAUTION: If foam/liquid comes out, switch off immediately. Page American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual Clarke ®...

  • Page 5: Specifications And Accessories

    SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke Model C.A.V. 15 Voltage 120 V Frequency 60 Hz Power 1200 Watts Connected load for 600 Watts appliance plug socket Volume Flow (air) 120 CFM Static Water Lift 90"...

  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

    CAUTION: The operating instructions and the safety precautions contained therein must be observed when using appliances connected to the appliance plug socket of the machine. Page Grounded Outlet Grounding Figure 1 American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke Grounded Outlet...

  • Page 7: How To Assemble The Machine

    If foaming is observed, stop work immediately and empty the tank. Switching On The Machine (C.A.V 15) Turn the switch to position "I" (Figure 3). American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke Figure 2 Figure 3 Page -7-...

  • Page 8: Maintenance And Repair

    Your safety could be endangered as a result! For all other maintenance and repair work, please contact and authorized Wap Technology Service department. Page Figure 4 Figure 5 American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke...

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    1. Bag-type filter full. 2. Suction hose clogged. 3. Filter element clogged. No suction power during 1. Tank full (float switch closing off the wet cleaning. American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke TROUBLESHOOTING Cause suction opening). NOTES Action 1.
  • Page 10 NOTES Page -10- American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke...

  • Page 11: Parts And Service

    Division of C.A.V. 15 Wet/Dry Vacuum Section II Parts and Service (70641B) Page -11- American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke Page -11- CLARKE-AMERICAN SANDER TECHNOLOGY C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 12 C.A.V. 15 Assembly Drawing 8/02 Page -12- American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke...

  • Page 13: Parts List

    46248 49267 243606 9868 18274 11254 26801 26803 61086A 61281A American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke C.A.V. 15 Assembly Parts List 8/02 Description Ring, Foam Rubber Silencer Lower Housing, SQ. Ground Contact SQ. 10 Screw, 50mm x 20mm...
  • Page 14 NOTES Page -14- American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke...
  • Page 15 A.L. Cook Customer Service Headquarters and Factory 2100 Highway 265 Springdale, Arkansas 72764 (479) 750-1000 Technical Service 1-800-356-7274 American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual ® Clarke PRODUCT SUPPORT BRANCHES PRODUCTION FACILITIES ALTO Danmark A/S, Aalborg Blytaekkervej 2 DK-9000 Aalborg +45 72 18 21 00...
  • Page 16 Always use genuine Clarke American Sanders Parts for repair. Page -16- American Sanders U. S. Warranty ® Division of 2100 Highway 265 Springdale, Arkansas, 72764 American Sanders ® Clarke C.A.V. 15 Operator's Manual...
  • Page 17 Division of Operator's Manual Sander 1600DC LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES MANUEL D’UTILISATION READ THIS BOOK CAUTION: Read the Operator's Manual before using the appliance. 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 American Sanders machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel;...
  • Page 18 Operator Safety Instructions ... 5 Machine Introduction ... 6 Machine Specifications ... 11 How To Prepare the Machine for Operation ... 12 How to Install the Sandpaper ... 12 Sanding Cuts and Sandpaper ... 12 How to Install the Brush or Pad Driver ... 14 How to Adjust the Handle ...
  • Page 19 Sander 1600 / 1600DC LIBRO DE INSTRUCCIONES LEA ESTE LIBRO CUIDADO: Lea el Libro de Instrucciones antes de usar este aparato. Contiene información importante para el uso y funcionamiento correcto y seguro de la máquina. Lea este libro completamente antes de arrancar la máquina o hacer cualquier operación de mantenimiento.
  • Page 20 Sander 1600 / 1600DC MANUEL D’UTILISATION LISEZ CE MANUEL ATTENTION: Lire le manuel d'utilisation avant de faire fonctionner l'appareil. Il contient des informations importantes pour une utilisation correcte de la machine, en toute sécurité. Lisez-le complètement avant de mettre la machine en marche ou d’effectuer un entretien. A défaut, vous risqueriez de vous blesser ou de blesser d’autres membres du personnel, d’endommager sérieusement la machine ou de provoquer des dégâts dans son environnement.

  • Page 21: Operator Safety Instructions

    OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DANGER statements found on this machine or in this Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in this Owner's Manual and on your machine.

  • Page 22: Machine Introduction

    OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.) WARNING: Operating a machine without observing all labels and instructional information could result in injury or damage. Read all machine labels before attempting to operate. Make sure all of the labels and instructional information are attached or fastened to the machine. Get replacement labels and decals from your authorized distributor.
  • Page 23 INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA SEGURIDAD DEL OPERADOR WARNING ¡ PELIGRO ! : Si no sigue la indicación PELIGRO, se pueden causar lesiones graves, incluso mortales. Lea y siga todas las indicaciones PELIGRO que se encuentran en el libro y en la máquina. ¡...
  • Page 24 ¡ AVISO ! Hay un riesgo de cortocircuito si los componentes eléctricos de una máquina están expuestos a la humedad o son mojados. Procure que los componentes eléctricos sean siempre secos. Seque cuidadosamente la máquina después de cada utilización. Guarde la máquina en un local seco.
  • Page 25 INSTRUCTIONS POUR LA SECURITE DE L’OPERATEUR WARNING ! DANGER ! Le non-respect des consignes précédées du mot DANGER peut occasionner des blessures graves, voire entraîner la mort. Lisez et respectez toutes les consignes DAN- GER figurant dans ce manuel et sur la machine. AVERTISSEMENT Le non-respect des consignes AVERTISSEMENT peut entraîner des blessures pour l’opérateur ou d’autres membres du personnel et/ou occasionner des dégâts matériels.

  • Page 26: Presentation De La Machine

    AVERTISSEMENT Risque de court-circuit si les composants électriques d’une machine ont été exposés à l’humidité ou sont mouillés. Veillez à ce que les composants électriques soient toujours secs. Essuyer soigneusement la machine après chaque utilisation. Entreposer la machine dans un local sec. AVERTISSEMENT Utiliser toujours un câble à...

  • Page 27: Machine Specifications

    Machine Specifications Model Code Number Voltage (Volts) Frequency (Hz) Current (Amps) Power (hp) Pad Diameter Pad Speed (rpm) Cord Length (feet) Weight (pounds) Modelo Número de código Tensión (V) Frecuencia (Hz) Corriente (A) Potencia (hp) Diámetro del disco Velocidad de rotation del disco(rpm) 175 Longitud del cable de añadido (pies) Peso (libras)

  • Page 28: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3 Page -12 - HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION WARNING: Always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before installing or changing the sandpaper. How To Install The Sandpaper To install the sandpaper, follow this procedure: 1.
  • Page 29 PREPARACION DE LA MAQUINA PARA TRABAJAR ADVERTENCIA: Antes de instalar o cambiar el papel abrasivo, desconecte siempre el enchufe de la toma de corriente. Cómo instalar el papel abrasivo Instale el papel abrasivo, siguiendo las siguientes instruccions: 1. Ponga el mango en posición vertical. 2.
  • Page 30 HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION (cont.) Grain 12 grit For removing gross imperfections and restore evenness 16 grit to old flooring. To remove build-up of paints and varnishes. 20 grit 24 grit 30 grit For first sanding of new flooring (maple, oak). For removing 36 grit minor imperfections and finishes from old flooring.
  • Page 31 Grano Empleo grano 12 Para eliminar imperfecciones grandes y nivelar suelos usados. grano 16 Para quitar capas de pintura y barniz grano 20 grano 24 grano 30 Para pulimentar por primera vez un suelo nuevo (arce, roble). Para grano 36 quitar las imperfecciones pequeñas y el acabado de suelos usados grano 50 Para pulimentar por primera vez un suelo nuevo (cedro, pino, abeto).

  • Page 32: How To Install The Brush Or Pad Driver

    Figure 4 Figure 5 Figure 6 1. The lugs. 2. The drive adpater openings. 1. Espigas 2. Aberturas del acoplamiento 1. Ergots 2. Ouvertures de l'accouplement Page -16 - HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION WARNING: Always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before installing or changing the pad or brush.
  • Page 33 PREPARACION DE LA MAQUINA PARA TRABAJAR AVISO : Desconecte siempre el enchufe de la caja de enchufe conectada con la red antes de instalar o cambiar el disco o el cepillo. Cómo instalar el cepillo o el portadisco Para instalar una cabeza de cepillo o un portadisco, sigue este procedimiento : Coloque la tobera en posición vertical.

  • Page 34: How To Install The Skirt

    Figure 7 Figure 8 Page -18 - HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION How to Install the Dust Control Skirt To install the skirt, follow this procedure: 1. Wrap the skirt around the bumper such that the draw string can be inserted into the recess of the bumper.
  • Page 35 Preparación de la máquina para trabajar Cómo instalar la falda Para instalar la falda, siga este procedimiento: Envuelva la falda alrededor del parachoques de manera que la cadena de arrastre pueda ser insertada en el hueco del parachoques. Vea la figura 7.

  • Page 36: Instructions For Connection To Power Supply & Elect. Ground, 120V

    Grounded Outlet Grounding (United States, Mexico and Canada) Figure 9 Toma corriente con polo de tierra. Terminal de tierra Figure 9a Prise de courant avec mise à la terre Broche de mise à la terre. Figure 9b Page -20 - 120 VOLT MACHINES Instructions for connection to the power supply and the electrical ground.
  • Page 37 MAQUINAS 120 V. INSTRUCCIONES PARA LA CONEXION ELECTRICA DE LA MAQUINA La máquina debe ser puesta a tierra. En caso de mal funcionamiento o de avería, el hilo de tierra es un camino de menor resistencia que permite el paso de corriente ;...

  • Page 38: How To Operate The Machine

    Figure 10 Figure 11 Page -22 - HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE How To Start/Stop The Machine WARNING: The switch to start and stop the machine is activated by the interlock switch (1) and the levers (2) under the handle grips. See figure 10. To start the machine, follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 39: Funcionamiento De La Maquina

    FUNCIONAMIENTO DE LA MAQUINA Arranque y parada AVISO : Nunca arranque la maquina cuando la tobera está en posición vertical. El interruptor de arranque/parada se opera empujando el botón de cierre de seguridad (1) y usando las palancas (2) situadas debajo del mango de mando (Véase fig.

  • Page 40: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE WARNING: Maintenance must be done by authorized personnel only. Maintenance Instructions Return the machine to a Clarke American Sand- ers Authorized Service Location every 12 months for maintenance inspections. MANTENIMIENTO AVISO : El mantenimiento debe ser efectuado por untécnico autorizado. Instrucciones para el mantenimiento Cada 12 meses, la máquina debe ser mandada a un centro técnico autorizado Clarke American Sanders...

  • Page 41: Section Ii Parts And Service Manual

    Division of Sander 1600DC Section II Parts and Service Manual (70408B) American Sanders Operator's Manual - Sander 1600DC Page - 25 - ® Clarke...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Page -26 - MAINTENANCE WARNING: Maintenance must be done by authorized personnel only. CAUTION: Keep all adjustments according to specifications. Maintenance Instructions Return the machine to a Clarke American Sanders Authorized Service Location every 12 months for main- tenance inspections. Switches WARNING: All electrical repairs must be done by authorized personnel only.
  • Page 43 MANTENIMIENTO AVISO: El mantenimiento debe ser efectuadopor un técnico autorizado. PRUDENCIA:Todos los reglajes deben ser realizados conforme a las indicaciones descritas en este libro. Instrucciones para el mantenimiento Cada 12 meses, la máquina debe ser mandada a un centro técnico autorizado Clarke American Sanders para ser comprobada.

  • Page 44: Assembly Drawing 2/03

    Page -28 - Sander 1600DC Assembly Drawing 2/03 23 24 25 37 38 1 American Sanders Operator's Manual - Sander 1600DC Clarke ® 57 58 60 62 (includes 51, 52, & 76)

  • Page 45: Assembly Parts List

    Ref. Part No. Description 85383A Screw, 10-32 x 30285A Handle, Front 50798A Lever, Switch 50820A Spring, Extension 50806A Button, Interlock 40109A Switch 50799A Interlock, Main 50821A Spring, Compression 50780A Handle, Rear 920722 Nut, 10-32 ESNA 962957 Screw 30408B Hose 40530A Cord, Lamp Power 50930A Retainer, Cord...

  • Page 46: Lamp Assembly Drawing 10/01

    Sander 1600DC Lamp Assembly Drawing 10/01 Page -30 - American Sanders Operator's Manual - Sander 1600DC Clarke ®...

  • Page 47: Assembly Parts List

    Lamp Assembly Drawing Parts List 10/01 Ref. Part No. Description American Sanders Operator's Manual - Sander 1600DC Clarke ® Sander 1600DC 20028A Knob 87625A Washer, Nylon 60551A Lamp Brakcet 962027 Screw, 8-32 x ½ Pan Head 87607A Washer Nylon 81302A Nut, ¼-20 Jam 980205 Washer...

  • Page 48: Gearbox Assembly Drawing & Parts List

    Page -32 - Sander 1600DC Gearbox Assembly and Parts List Part No. Description 962966 Screw, Socket Hd. Cap 980650 Washer, Lock 56922A Retainer, Bearing 902606 Bearing, Ball 58520A Spacer, Sleeve Endshield 962794 Screw 10-24" x 1" 54858A Cover, Housing 902736 Bearing 58314A Retainer...

  • Page 49: Wiring Diagrams

    Sander 1600DC WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only. American Sanders Operator's Manual - Sander 1600DC Page - 33 - Clarke ®...
  • Page 50 NOTES...
  • Page 51 U. S. A. Locations HEAD OFFICE ALTO U.S. Inc., St. Louis, Missouri 16253 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 200 Chesterfield, Missouri 63017-1725 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 ®...
  • Page 52 American Sanders U. S. Warranty Clarke ® This Clarke American Sanders Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of five years from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke American Sanders's Mainte- nance and Operations Instructions.

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