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TORNADO INDUSTRIES, LLC
3101 WICHITA COURT
FORT WORTH, TX 76140
(800)-822-8867 FAX (817)-551-6507
WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM
Operations & Maintenance Manual
For Commercial Use Only
MINI-MARATHON 425
MODEL NO: 98150
Form No. L9724BA 05/12 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved
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  • Page 1 TORNADO INDUSTRIES, LLC 3101 WICHITA COURT FORT WORTH, TX 76140 (800)-822-8867 FAX (817)-551-6507 WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM Operations & Maintenance Manual For Commercial Use Only MINI-MARATHON 425 MODEL NO: 98150 Form No. L9724BA 05/12 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved...
  • Page 2 All-non wear item parts purchased after warranty expiration are warranted for 90 days. Warranty starts from the date of sale to the consumer or, at Tornado’s discretion, 6 months after the dealer purchased the unit from Tornado, whichever comes first.
  • Page 3 NOTES...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    This manual is furnished with each new model. It MACHINE DATA provides necessary operation and maintenance Model No.___________________ instructions. Serial No.___________________ Read this manual completely and understand the machine before operating or servicing. Install Date__________________ TABLE OF CONTENTS: SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Safety Precautions This machine is intended for commercial use.
  • Page 5: Grounding Instructions

    All operators must read, understand, and practice • Report machine damage or faulty the following safety precautions. operation immediately FOR SAFETY: • Follow mixing and handling instructions on chemical containers. 1. Do not operate machine : 1. Before leaving or servicing machine. • Unless trained and authorized •...
  • Page 6 WARNING LABEL-Located on cover. Label warns operator of safe practices of equipment. FOR SAFETY LABEL-located on rear panel. FOR SAFETY Read manual before operating machine. FLAMMABLE MATERIALS/SPILLS LABEL- located near solution tank fill port and on recovery tank lid. WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank(s).
  • Page 7: Machine Components

    MACHINE COMPONENTS 1. Main Power ON/OFF Switch 2. Pump Reset Button 3. Brush Reset Button 4. Solution Switch 5. Folding Handles 6. Recovery Tank Cover 7. Recovery Tank 8. Solution Tank 9. Accessory Tool Solution Hose Coupler 10. Accessory Tool Vacuum Hose Port Figure 1 11.
  • Page 8: Machine Setup

    MACHINE SETUP 1. Carefully check carton for signs of 4. Using a clean bucket or hose, fill solution damage. Report damage at once to tank with 4 gallons (15 L) of hot water, 140°F carrier. The machine is shipped fully (60°C) maximum.
  • Page 9: Machine Operation

    FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless cord is properly grounded. FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with an extension cord Figure 8 MACHINE OPERATION FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless operator manual is read and understood. PRE-OPERATION: 1. Vacuum carpet to remove debris. 2.
  • Page 10: Cleaning Carpets

    CLEANING CARPETS 1. Turn main power switch on (figure 9). WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick up these types of products. 1. Work away from the outlet and power cord to prevent cord damage. 2.
  • Page 11: Draining Recovery Tank

    2. Turn main power switch on (figure 9). NOTE: Make sure to rinse out recovery tank after each use. Do not use this tank to fill 3. Operate accessory tools as normal (figure machine with cleaning solution. 13). SOLUTION TANK NOTE: When cleaning upholstery, always check 1.
  • Page 12: Daily Maintenance

    To keep the machine in food working condition, simply follow the daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance procedures. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, unplug cord from wall outlet DAILY MAINTENANCE (EVERY 4 HOURS OF OPERATION) 1. Empty and rinse out recovery tank Figure 19 Figure 18 thoroughly (figure 18).
  • Page 13: Weekly Maintenance

    2. Lubricate wheels with water resistant oil. WEEKLY MAINTENANCE (EVERY 20 HOURS OF OPERATION) 3. Inspect machine for water leaks and loose hardware. 1. Inspect vacuum hoses for holes and loose cuffs. QUATERLY MAINTENANCE (EVERY 250 2. Inspect spray pattern for plugging. If HOURS OF OPERATION) plugged, remove spray tips by twisting 1.
  • Page 14: Troubleshooting

    PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Machine does not Faulty switches or wiring. Contact Tornado. operate. Faulty power cord. Contact Tornado. Building circuit breaker Reset breaker. tripped Brush motor does not Brush motor circuit Let motor cool and reset operate. breaker tripped. brush motor breaker button at rear of machine, Switch not pushed.
  • Page 15 Damage or defect arising from abuse, neglect or other misuse is excluded from this warranty. Other items may or may not apply based on your specific machine. If any defect occurs, the warranty is voided if service is attempted by non-Authorized Tornado Service Centers. Return to: Tornado Industries 3101 ©2012 Tornado Industries.

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