Page 1: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Introduction System Overview Set Up & Cleaning Procedures Prep & Setup Cleaning the Fabric Tips For Professional Cleaners Fabrics Spot & Stain Removal Accessories & Supplies Maintenance Procedures Troubleshooting Parts Lists Wiring Diagrams June 5, 2015 U1115 (H)
Page 2: Safety Instructions
17 Upholstery cleaning head hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut, or punctured. 18 Have repairs made only by a qualified Aridex service center. 19 This unit is to be used only with Aridex cleaning products. 20 If foam discharges from somewhere other than the cleaning head, switch machine off immediately.
Page 3: Grounding Instructions
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120v circuit that has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adaptor should be used with this appliance. Grounding the Aridex Machine.
Page 4: Introduction
This is a commercial appliance, not intended for household use. Please read this manual in its entirety before using your new Aridex Upholstery Cleaning System. Work through each step and keep this book in a safe place for future reference.
Page 5: System Overview
Detergent Solution developed to give you a fast, economical method of upholstery cleaning. This versatile, portable machine The detergent capacity of the Aridex machine is two has a number of unique features. U.S. gallons (7.6 liters). Prepare Von Schrader Carpet & Upholstery Detergent according to the The Aridex machine has a powerful wet/dry vacuum instructions on the detergent container.
Page 6: Set Up & Cleaning Procedures
Set Up & Cleaning Procedures Preparation and Setup Add Liquidator solution to recovery tank. Insert foam connector. The foam connector 1) Remove hood by retracting the latches on goes into the panel on the front of the power unit. the hood handle and lifting up the hood. Take care to align the electrical connections on 2) Remove filter housing by pulling the top of this unit.
Page 7: Cleaning The Fabric
Use the waterproof mat. Place the waterproof unit switch in the OFF position when vacuuming because the strength of the vacuum is greatly mat under the Aridex machine to protect your work area. decreased when the brush unit is running.
Page 8 Drying Time If practical, tip the chair forward so it will support itself on its arms. This allows you to clean the We recommend allowing furniture to dry completely back side while standing upright rather than before use. Most fabrics will dry within 30 minutes. while bending or kneeling.
Page 9 Many commercial and industrial areas are divided by outside the vehicle. fabric covered vertical panels. The dry foam and light brushing action of the Aridex Upholstery Cleaning Leather System is ideal for cleaning these vertical panels. Von Schrader Leather Lather & Leather Lotion are...
Page 10: Tips For Professional Cleaners
Tips for Professional Cleaners Cleaning Tips Using a hair dryer can help speed drying time Where is the piece kept and what are the especially on dense fabrics like velvet or velour. soiling conditions there? For example, soiling conditions in a cafeteria or office location will Be sure to point out worn spots or faded colors to be different than those in most living rooms.
Page 11: Fabrics
Fabrics Identifying Fabrics Brocatel or Brocatelle - Similar to brocade, but the pattern stands out in high relief and is Fabrics are classified in two ways: by weave and much more noticeable above the surface than in brocade. Pattern has a “blistered” appearance. pattern, or by the origin of the fiber (for example, natural or man-made).
Page 12 Frieze velvet - A plain frieze velvet has a solid Leather - Smooth finished leather can be surface of loops extending upright from the base cleaned safely with Von Schrader Leather Lather of the fabric. Differs from a plain cut velvet in and Leather Lotion.
Page 13 Velour - The word velour is French for This is a general name for velvet fabrics with a pile of cotton, rayon, or silk. Used for draperies. Usually called velvet when applied to upholstery fabrics. Velvet - General name for fabrics with a pile surface or “third dimension”...
Page 14 Common Upholstery Fabrics and Fibers Fabric Type Characteristics Cleaning Cautions Cotton Highly absorbent fiber Stronger when wet than when dry Haitian Highly absorbent natural fiber that If backed with latex, use caution when Cotton contains visable tan or brown spotting seed pods Linen Very strong, highly absorbent...
Page 15: Spot & Stain Removal
Spot & Stain Removal For best results, spots and stains should be Foods such as starches, sugars, mustard, removed before they dry and become “set”. The candy, drinks, fruit stains, washable ink, and older they are, the harder they are to remove. urine: Blot up liquids and scrape up solids.
Page 16: Accessories & Supplies
Use after cleaning with Leather Lather. Do not use on suede or unfinished leather. smooth, finished leather furniture and vehicle interiors. Use after cleaning with Aridex Leather Upholstery Cleaner. Do not use on suede or unfinished leather.
Page 17: Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance Procedures IMPORTANT Replacing Carbon Brushes - Brush Unit Please Read Very Carefully If the brush unit motor slows down or begins to run erratically, inspect the carbon brushes for wear. CAUTION: Always disconnect the machine from electrical supply when working on it. Remove the access cap (#3) This section has been prepared by the Racine Remove the inner access cap (#29)
Page 18 If Filter Bag Should Get Wet Shake out excess water. Never operate your Aridex Upholstery Cleaning System without first making sure the cloth filter is in Run power unit motor for one minute to dry bag. place. Running the machine without the cloth filter may ruin the power unit motor.
Page 19 Cleaning The Vacuum Hose Cleaning The Air Intake Screen Remove hose from machine Keeping the intake screen clean allows the motor to run cooler and more efficiently. Allow hose to dry thoroughly To clean the screen: Tap along sides of hose to loosen dirt Empty the detergent and recovery tanks Shake out dirt and debris Turn the unit on it's side...
Page 20: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Solution Hoses improperly connected Check and tighten hose clamp. Low vacuum suction Filter housing improperly positioned Check and adjust position of filter housing. Filter bag clogged with dirt and lint Clean filter bag. Hoses clogged with dirt and lint Clean hoses.
Page 21: Parts Lists
Parts Lists & Wiring Diagrams...
Page 23 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U160 Frame Assembly U1370 Bottom Panel U1391 #8-32 x 5/8 Phillips Pan Head Screw (5 REQ'D) M5005 #8 Lock Washer (4 REQ'D) U217 Rectifier U1389 #8 Acorn Nut U1354 Air Valve Assembly U188 Grille 466A #8-32 Nut KEPS (4 REQ'D) H1007 Fuse Block (110v) U1390...
Page 25 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U230 Elbow - Control Panel Screw - #6-32 x 1 1/4 (2 REQ’D) U216 U1192 Circuit Breaker (220/240v only) U220 Reversing Switch Assembly Screw - #6-32 x 5/16 (8 REQ’D) M11008 U1190 Nut - Circuit Breaker (220/240v only) K1067 Main Switch - 100/120v K1069...
Page 27 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U908A Decal - Filter Housing Removal Screw - 18-8 Flat Head (2 REQ’D) U1579 U807 Filter Bag Assembly (Includes Code No.4) U804 Grommet Screw - #4 x 3/8 (5 REQ’D) V703A U752 Recovery Tank U2038 Connector - Filter Housing (2 REQ'D) U753 Recovery Tank Assembly U1402...
Page 29 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U1438 Crevice Tool U1218 Vacuum Hose - 15 feet U1437 Nozzle U1035 Handle Assembly U1374 Hood Assembly U1368 Hood...
Page 31 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U1384 Sub Frame Assembly Screw - #8-32 x 3/8 (16 REQ’D) D31A 2A - Mounting Posts to Frame (4 REQ’D) 2B - Vac Motor Mounting Plate to Frame (4 REQ’D) 2C - Subframe Asm to Extruded Frame Asm (8 REQ’D) Nut #8-32 (4 REQ’D) 466A U1168...
Page 33 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U1189AX Vacuum Motor Assembly (110v) U1191AX Vacuum Motor Assembly (220v) U1198 Heat Shield Nut - #10-24 (3 REQ’D) X422 Fan Housing Hold Down - (110v) (3 REQ’D) U1135 Fan Housing Hold Down - (220v) (3 REQ’D) U1136 Spacer - Vacuum Motor - (110v) (3 REQ’D) U1186 Spacer - Vacuum Motor - (220v) (3 REQ’D)
Page 35 CODE PART DESCRIPTION Brush Unit - Complete U1561 Motor Housing M9002 Bearing - Armature U1562 Plug - Access Snap Ring - Armature Shaft (2 REQ’D) U1423 0-Ring - Armature Shaft (2 REQ’D) X120 Screw - #10-24 x 1/4 (2 REQ’D) V806B U1434 Decal - Switch...
Page 37 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U1352 Two Channel Hose Assembly (Includes Code No. 2-11, 35) U1347 Two Channel Hose Sub-Assembly M11008 Screw - #6-32 x 5/16 U1351 Cable Tie (3 REQ’D) X206 U1428 Foam Tube Assembly U1342 Electrical Plug - Foam Connector U1350 Housing - Foam Connector U209A...
Page 39 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U1675A Drive Head Casting Assembly (Includes Code No. 2-5, 26 and 27) U1612 Bearing Cluster - Lower U1613 Gasket - Drive Head U1629 Casting - Drive Head Bearing - Drive Shaft (2 REQ’D) U1602A U1603C Shaft - Brush Drive Snap Ring - 1/2 dia.