The appliance is available with an optional hand tool for cleaning upholstery and stairs. Karcher North America Headquarters 4555 Airport Way Denver, CO 80239 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
NOTE: The manual part number is located on the The model and serial number of your machine is lower right corner of the front cover. located under the recovery tank as shown below: 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
Maintenance and repairs must be done by qualified personnel. If foam or liquid comes out of machine, switch off immediately. This machine is intended for use below 2000 m in elevation. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
In Flammable or Explosive areas. In areas with possible falling objects WHEN SERVICING MACHINE: Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing; jackets, shirts, or sleeves when working on the machine. Use manufacturer approved replacement parts. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordi- nances. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
The solution pump moves the cleaning solution flow. The solenoids control the direction of the solution flow. The jets deliver the solution to the floor. The accessory port allows connec- tion to a hand tool. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
889 mm Width 470 mm Height 1118 mm Typical Operating Weight 63.5 kg Noise Emission 74.0 dB(A) Normal Sound Pressure Level (EN 60704-1) Machine Vibrations 0.70 m/s² Vibration Total Value (ISO 5349) 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
Main Rotary Control Switch Beginning with the off position and working clockwise, Yellow Trigger Switch the modes of operation are: Brush Only Encapsulation Mode Deep Extraction Vacuum Only Accessory Tool 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
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The vacuum motor will run and the brush will spin. Accessory Tool • The vacuum motor will run and solution will be supplied to the accessory port if the solution switch is turned on. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
/ pockets on the front lower section. With the steering wheel fully extended, the second person can grab the steering wheel NOTE: Never grab the brush deck and the steering wheel as the machine will pivot around the steering column. Grip pockets for lifting machine. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
4. Plug cord (not included) into grounded outlet. Rear Cover Storage Use the rear storage area to hold small cleaning bottles and tools. Do not use the elastic straps to hold large STEP 4 heavy objects. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
ADD CLEANING CHEMICAL PER Trichlorethylene CHEMICAL LABELING D-Limonene *Product Trademark Names FILL LINE STEP 3 FILL CAP REPLACE SOLUTION MAXIMUM FILL FILL COVER INDICATOR UNDER FILL CAP STEP 4 FRONT TOP VIEW 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
“1” which is the highest brush position. Roll the machine forward to lower the machine off the kickstand. • Run the machine on the carpet to be cleaned. The machine should now assist in the forward 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
5. Start at wall closest to power outlet. For large areas, operate machine in parallel passes, overlap- CLEANING PATH CLEANING PATH ping brush path. Clean perimeter last with right side of machine toward outside of perimeter. STEP 5 WALL OUTLET 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
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STEP 6 immediately. Empty recovery tank and/or add defoamer to recovery tank. 7. Use right side of machine for cleaning along walls. STEP 7 To speed drying, use an airmover fan. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
6. Press the bottom of the switch to turn solution off if only the Vacuum will be used for any extended period of time. 7. Squeeze handle on accessory tool to begin cleaning. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
Check overall performance of machine Clean debris from height adjust wheels Check belts for wear and replace as necessary Check cables for fraying Check pump pressure; observe spray pattern and check with gauge if necessary 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
4. Check for and remove any lint or debris around connections on your machine. Frayed or cracked hoses vacuum shoe and deck wheels. should be repaired or replaced to eliminate vacuum or 5. Check spray jets for full spray pattern. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
3. With water pressure on high, rinse out hose and remove clear vacuum shoe for easy cleaning. vacuum shoe. Water should flow freely from vacuum shoe. Do not allow any water into the vacuum port. STEEL CLIP RETAINING CLIP 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
Maintenance Scrub Deck 1. Scrub Brush Motor 2. Scrub Brush 3. Brush Height Adjustment 4. Vacuum Motor 5. Solution Pump Only qualified maintenance personnel are to perform the following repairs. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
8. Check to see if the end cap and bearing spin freely and smoothly. Clean and replace if necessary. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
Circuit breakers interrupt the flow of power in the event of an electrical overload. When a circuit breaker is tripped, reset it by pressing the button. If a circuit breaker continues to trip, contact your service representative. Circuit Breaker 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
Check function of control board cooling fan. Machine stops working and Brush motor has stalled. Remove brush and remove entanglement brush light blinks red 3 times Remove all impediments from the path of the machine. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...
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Machine stops working and Brush motor is still cooling from motor load by adjusting deck height to brush light blinks red 6 times and overheat condition lower number setting with deck height knob. 86417210 Operator’s Manual - Armada BRC 40/22 C...