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Clarke IMAGE 26E Operator's Manual

Clarke IMAGE 26E Operator's Manual

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IMAGE
Operator's
26E
Manual
®
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; 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 you cannot read
English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
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.
®
Clarke
Form No. 70216B 5/05
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 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; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Frame Assembly Plumbing Detail ................29 Drive Assembly ....................... 30 Brush Assembly ...................... 31 Recovery Tool Assembly ..................32 Available Accessories ..................... 33 Electrical Schematic ....................34 Wiring Diagram ....................... 35 Flow Diagram ......................36 Page -2- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
  • Page 4 Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. Do not ride on this machine. CAUTION: Your machine warranty will be voided if anything other than genuine Clarke parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke parts for replacement.

  • Page 5: Introduction And Machine Specifications

    INTRODUCTION AND MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS The IMAGE 26E is a one-piece, self-propelled carpet extractor designed for cleaning carpet. The machine applies cleaning solution to the carpet and then rinses carpet and removes the dirty solution and soil with a recovery tool.

  • Page 6: Transporting The Machine

    The machine is heavy. Make sure you use two able persons to assist the machine down the ramp. 6. Assisting the machine down the ramp, position yourself to maintain a slow downward speed. Page -6- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 7: Machine Controls

    Accessory Switch (See Figure 3, E) The accessory switch is located to the left of the power switch. This switch controls where the solution is applied - floor or accessory connection. Figure 3 Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -7-...
  • Page 8 The accessory hose connector is used to hook-up optional auxiliary floor tools and to redirect the solution flow. Use hose coupler (P.N. 30108A) to connect accessory hose to recovery shoe hose. (See page 33.) Figure 5 Page -8- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...
  • Page 9 The recovery drain hose is located at the center left at the back of the machine. Figure 7 Chemical Tank (See figure 7, F) The chemical tank is located on the rear right on the back of the machine. Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -9-...

  • Page 10: Electrical Instructions 115V

    If the cords or plugs are worn or damaged in any way, have them replaced by an authorized service person or elec- trician. Page -10- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 11: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    Flush the antifreeze solution from the system before using the machine. Your new Clarke machine has been shipped with antifreeze solution in the machine's system. This antifreeze must be flushed out prior to using the machine the first time.

  • Page 12: Machine Operating Instructions

    3. Clean carpet by following the instructions in this section. See "How to Operate the Machine". 4. After cleaning, dry carpets by using Clarke's Direct Air carpet dryer or by using fans. Windows should be open to assist in proper drying.
  • Page 13 This machine is not equipped with a parking brake. Never leave the machine unattended. For added safety, always place a chock in front of and behind the drive wheel. Figure 11 Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -13-...
  • Page 14 Clarke will not be held liable for damage to the carpet or for poor results because of the operator's errors. 3. To speed drying time of the carpet try a Clarke Direct Air carpet dryer. Page -14- Clarke ®...

  • Page 15: Maintenance Instructions

    2. Make sure that the machine and the pump are completely dry. 3. Make sure the machine is at room temperature before using it. Electrical NOTE: For electrical repairs, return this machine to a Clarke authorized repair center. Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -15-...
  • Page 16 4. Place brush onto the shaft. Slide brush in and rotate until the pins catch. 5. Place spacer on shaft. 6. Place end cap back onto the shaft. 7. Tighten clamping knob. Page -16- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...
  • Page 17 1. Pull nozzle assembly out to the right hand side of machine. 2. Firmly push nozzle in and turn 1/4 turn. 3. Pull nozzle out. 4. Clean and replace into nozzle assembly. 5. Replace nozzle assembly in brush housing. Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -17-...
  • Page 18 NOTES Page -18- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 19: Section Ii Parts And Service

    IMAGE 26E ® Section II Parts and Service Manual (70216B) Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -19-...

  • Page 20: How To Correct Problems In The Machine

    Clean and retry. Vac hose damaged. Replace the hose. The dome gasket worn or damaged. Replace the gasket. Motor brushes are worn. Replace motor brushes. Loose motor connection. Contact an authorized service person. Page -20- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...
  • Page 21 NOTES Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -21-...

  • Page 22: Final Assembly Drawing 5/05

    Clarke ® Image 26E Final Assembly Drawing 5/05 35, 36, Page -22- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 23: Final Assembly Parts List 5/05

    Tip, Chemical Metering 80134A Fitting, Swiivel 10219A Cap Asm. (incl. 35, 36, 37, 38) 52476A Clamp 40167A Harness, Machine NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -23-...

  • Page 24: Recovery Tank And Hose Assembly

    Clamp, Hose 38020A Strap, Cover 30449A Hose, Drain 920797 Locknut, Drain Valve 832002 Clamp (Drain Valve) 59877A Washer, ½NPT Sealing 47708A Terminal 1¼ FIMQD 980603 Washer 82100A Locknut, ½" 52365A Clamp, Hose Page -24- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 25: Handle Assembly

    46103A Rectifer, Bridge 47905A Terminal 64246A Plate, Handle 962929 Screw, 10-32 x 64247A Plate, Retaining 30032A Gasket, Control Panel 34812A Handle, Control 30033A Gasker, Handle 41430B Breaker, Circuit 1.5 Amp 49791A Harness Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -25-...

  • Page 26: Rear Panel Assembly

    732870 Elbow, Barb. to ¼ MPT 60064A Bracket, Retaining 50248A Clamp, Hose #6 87618A Washer 30425A Hose, Air I.D. x O.D. ref. 51209A Pin, Chemical Jug 80062A Nut, 60491A Bracket, Chemical Jug Page -26- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 27: Solution Tank Assembly

    Hosebarb, .50 x 90 degree 722030 Clamp, Hose #6 34712A Hose, Solution Level 60218A Plug, Drain 962798 Screw 50248A Hose Clamp NOTE: indicates a change has been made sine the last publication of this manual. Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -27-...

  • Page 28: Frame Assembly

    Caster, 5" Asm. 920224 962794 Screw, 10-24 x 1 84237A Screw, 10-32 x ½ 980982 Washer, #10 Flat NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Page -28- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 29: Frame Assembly Plumbing Detail

    Hose, Solution Intake 30425A Hose, 690209 Adaptor 10221A Injector Asm. (incl. 5, 6, 7, 8,& 9) 1 51207A Injector, Chemical 722021 Clamp, Hose 851144 Bushing • 50248A Clamp, Hose 59622A Valve, Solenoid Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -29-...

  • Page 30: Drive Assembly

    81102A Nut, ¼-20 (see final asm.) 50915A Belt, Traverse Drive (see final asm.) 962268 Set Screw (included w/#8) NOTE: indicates a chang has been made since the last publication of this manual. Page -30- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 31: Brush Assembly

    Knob, Clamping 84237A Screw 85390A Screw, ¼-20 x 1¼ 85700A Screw 60089A Door, Brush End 10220A Bar Asm. - Pre-Spray (incl.11, 38708A Spacer, Brush End 12, 13 & 27) 50248A Hose Clamp Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -31-...

  • Page 32: Recovery Tool Assembly

    Washer, Flat 920110 Nut, Lock 50546A Ball-Joint, Recovery Tool Ref. See page 23, #29 ref. 962288 Screw 51320A Nozzle, Rinse 980652 Washer 52549A Nozzle, Rinse (Plasitc) 170803 Screw, 10-24 x ½ 608210 Spacer Page -32- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 33: Available Accessories 12/00

    *1 case 398425 Extractor, Concentrate *1 case 398427 Traffic Lane/Spot Cleaner *1 case 55183A Hide-A-Hose 20' 52953A General Purpose Spot Cleaner 1 case * 4, 1 gallon bottles **Required to use any accessory Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -33-...

  • Page 34: Electrical Schematic 12/00

    Clarke ® Image 26E Electrical Schematic 12/00 Page -34- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...

  • Page 35: Wiring Diagram 12/00

    ® Clarke Image 26E Wiring Diagram 12/00 Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -35-...

  • Page 36: Flow Diagram 12/00

    ® Clarke Image 26E Flow Diagram 12/00 Page -36- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E...
  • Page 37 29815 John R. Gilwilly Industrial Estate (810) 544-6300 Penrith Cumbria CA11 9BN ® American Lincoln / Clarke, Marietta, Georgia 30066 +44 1768 868 995 1455 Canton Road (770) 973-5225 ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald F-67036 Strasbourg...
  • Page 38 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764, for the nearest authorized Clarke repair location. Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product under this warranty. b). Return the product to the nearest Clarke repair location. Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser.

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