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- Page 1 1405 SIXTEENTH STREET, RACINE, WISCONSIN 53403 TEL. (262) 637-4491 (800) 558-9439 FAX: 262-637-0558 www.hostdry.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Safety Instructions Grounding Instructions Introduction System Overview Set Up / Cleaning Procedures Brushes Prep & Setup Cleaning the Fabric Tips For Professional Cleaners Fabrics Spot & Stain Removal Accessories & Supplies Maintenance Procedures Troubleshooting Parts Lists Wiring Diagrams 9/26/2017 U2215... -
Page 4: Safety Instructions
19 Upholstery cleaning head hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut, or punctured. 20 Have repairs made only by a qualified Aridex service center. 21 This unit is to be used only with Aridex cleaning products. 22 If foam or liquid discharges from the appliance during use, switch machine off immediately. -
Page 5: Grounding Instructions
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120/230v 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 6: Introduction
Introduction IMPORTANT! This is a commercial appliance, not intended for household use. Your Aridex Upholstery Extraction Cleaning System furniture and carpet. It uses standard electrical is a precision piece of equipment. However, it will do current, so all you have to do is plug the power cord the best job for you only if you understand it. -
Page 7: System Overview
System Overview The Aridex Upholstery Extraction Cleaning Detergent Solution System has been developed to give you a fast, economical method of upholstery cleaning. This The detergent capacity of the Upholstery Extraction versatile, portable machine has a number of unique Cleaning System is two U.S. gallons (7.6 liters). -
Page 8: Set Up / Cleaning Procedures
Set Up / Cleaning Procedures The Aridex Upholstery Extraction Cleaning Power cord. The machine is supplied with System offers an attractive alternative to outdated a 30-foot (9m) power cord. The cord is wet upholstery cleaning systems. With it, no liquid attached to the center of the front panel. -
Page 9: Brushes
DO NOT vacuum when the brush unit is in the FOAM Cleaning With Your Aridex position because the same air used to vacuum is also being used to make foam. Using the vacuum while Turn the power unit switch to the ON position. - Page 10 Don't leave the foam on the fabric for more than Cleaning Sofas 2 to 3 minutes, including brushing time. The average three cushion sofa can be cleaned in NOTE: Heavier fabrics will withstand more less than 1 hour. Follow these steps: brushing than will delicate fabrics.
- Page 11 These Clean the cushion(s) last. Place them on top panels are ideally suited to cleaning with the Aridex Upholstery Extraction Cleaning System’s of the waterproof mat and clean the outside dry foam and light brush action. Here’s how: edges along with either the top or bottom.
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Page 12: Tips For Professional Cleaners
Tips for Professional Cleaners Cleaning Tips You can use a portable blow-type hair dryer * Where is the piece kept and what are to speed drying time. Such a hair dryer will the soiling conditions there? (Soiling prove especially useful on velvet materials. conditions in a cafeteria or office location will be different than those in most living Be sure to point out worn spots or faded... -
Page 13: Fabrics
Fabrics Identifying Fabrics Brocatel or Brocatelle - Similar to brocade, but the pattern stands out in high relief and Fabrics are classified in two ways: by weave and is much more noticeable above the surface than in brocade. Pattern has a “blistered” pattern, or by the origin of the fiber (for example, natural or man-made). - Page 14 Frieze velvet - A plain frieze velvet has a Leather - Processed hides can be cleaned solid surface of loops extending upright from safely with Von Schrader Leather Lather and the base of the fabric. Differs from a plain Leather Lotion. cut velvet in that the upright yarns are turned back into the base of the fabric to form loops Matelasse - Woven flat fabric of the brocade...
- Page 15 Velour - The word velour is French for velvet. Surface yarns are silk, cotton, or rayon. Mohair This is a general name for velvet fabrics with velvet is velvet with a surface of mohair yarns. a pile of cotton, rayon, or silk. Used for Cotton velvet is velvet with a surface of cotton draperies.
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Page 16: Spot & Stain Removal
Spot & Stain Removal For best results, spots and stains should be removed Foods such as starches, sugars, before they dry and become “set”. The older they mustard, candy, drinks, fruit stains; are, the harder they are to remove. washable ink; urine: Blot up liquids and scrape up solids. -
Page 17: Accessories & Supplies
3 x 4 ft durable, woven plastic mat for use under by bacterial growth. This is not a masking agent, the Aridex machine to protect your work area but an odor counteracter. Sprayer C1767 Leather Lather Convenient quart (32 oz.) capacity sprayer for... -
Page 18: Maintenance Procedures
Maintenance Procedures IMPORTANT Please Read Very Carefully CAUTION: Always disconnect the machine from electrical supply when working on it. This section has been prepared by the Racine Industries Repair Department. It is made available for use by others with no liability accepted for user safety or damage to equipment resulting from its use. - Page 19 Cleaning The Filter Bag A good cleaning technique will result in dust and dirt collecting on the filter bag with little or no foam in the Never operate your Aridex Upholstery recovery tank. Extraction Cleaning System without first making sure the cloth filter is in place.
- Page 20 Cleaning The Vacuum Hose Removing The Brush Unit Remove hose from machine To remove the cleaning brushes: Allow hose to dry thoroughly Pull the inner brush off the center shaft Tap along sides of hose to loosen dirt Pull the outer brush evenly from the three drive lugs.
- Page 21 Replacing Carbon Brushes - Brush Unit Power Cord Care If the brush unit motor slows down or begins to run Inspect cord for damage before each use. erratically, inspect the carbon brushes for wear. While in use, do not pull or carry by the cord. Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Trouble Probable Cause Solution Low vacuum suction Hoses improperly connected Check and tighten hose clamp. 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 23: Parts Lists
Parts Lists and Wiring Diagrams... - Page 25 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U2095 Driver Foam Generator Assembly U2094 Driver Handle Nut - #10-24 (6 REQ’D) X422 U192 Frame Assembly Screw - #10-24 x 1/2 (6 REQ’D) X421 U2088 Cover Plate U181 Cover Plate Screw - #8-32 x 3/8 (2 REQ’D) D31A Bumper (1 REQ’D) U2214...
- Page 27 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U2208 Control Panel - 110v U2209 Control Panel - 220v U230 Elbow - Control Panel U206 Screw - #6-32 x 1-1/4 (2 REQ'D) Screw - #6-32 x 5/16 (8 REQ’D) M11008 U2068 Receptacle Assembly Screw - #6-32 x 1 1/4 (2 REQ’D) M13015 U389 Plate - Receptacle...
- Page 29 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U2059 Mount Power Supply AY U220 Reversing Switch AY U1194 Suppressor Capacitor AY - 220v U2058 Electrical Box AY - 110v U2080 Electrical Box AY - 220v U189 Transformer UC U217 Rectifier U1618 Terminal Block U2062 Cover Power Supply U2063 Grommet U1802...
- Page 31 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 U702 Deflector U753 Recovery Tank Assembly U1402...
- Page 33 CODE PART DESCRIPTION U1438 Crevice Tool U1218 Vacuum Hose - 15 feet U1437 Nozzle U2211 Hood Assembly (Includes Part no. 5 thru 12) U1076 Handle Assembly - Transport U1069 Gasket - Hood to Subframe Screw #4-40 x 9/16 crph (4 REQ’D) U905A Nut, 4-40 Keps (4 REQ’D) U907...
- Page 35 CODE PART DESCRIPTION Mounting Post (2 REQ’D) U490 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 37 CODE PART DESCRIPTION Nut - #10-24 (3 REQ’D) X422 U1189 Vacuum Motor Assembly - 100/120v U1191 Vacuum Motor Assembly - 220/240v U1187 Motor Cord Assembly Hose Clamp (2 REQ’D) U1088 U1466 Connector Hose Spacer - Vacuum Motor - 100/120v (3 REQ’D) U1186 Spacer - Vacuum Motor - 220/240v (3 REQ’D) U1153...
- Page 39 CODE PART DESCRIPTION Brush Unit - Complete U1561 Motor Housing M9002 Bearing - Armature U1562 Plug - Access Snap Ring - Armature Shaft (2 REQ’D) U1423 O-Ring - Armature Shaft (2 REQ’D) X120 Screw - #10-24 x 1/4 (2 REQ’D) V806B U1434 Decal - Switch...
- Page 41 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 43 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.
- Page 48 Racine Industries, Inc. (262) 637-4491 1405 Sixteenth Street (800) 558-9439 Racine, WI 53403 (262) 637-0558...
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