TMI Products BELAIR-SC8 Owner's Manual

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Self-Contained Extractor

BELAIR-SC8

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Page 1 Portable Heavy Duty Self-Contained Extractor BELAIR-SC8 Owner’s Manual...
Page 2: Caution
CAUTION GENERAL PRECAUTIONS FOR SINGLE AND DUAL POWER CORD EXTRACTORS: Single Power Cord Extractors Make sure the extractor is plugged into an electrical outlet with the same voltage as shown on the extractors Dual Power Cord Extractors Make sure the power cord is plugged into an electrical outlet with the appropriate voltage. (As shown on the extractor).
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS CAUTION TABLE OF CONTENTS LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY REGISTRATION Owner’s warranty information SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS EXTRACTOR OVERVIEW ASSEMBLY Connect power, Connect hose OPERATING THE EXTRACTOR: Before operating Operating After operating PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE HOW TO: How to open the unit How to adjust the height of the wheels How to adjust the motor drive belt How to use attachment tools...
Page 4: Limited Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY All equipment and accessories are thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory. They are warrantied to be free of defects from workmanship and materials for one year from date of original purchase. (proof of purchase is required). Labor: 90 days from initial purchase Parts: 1 year, excluding normal wear and tear items Heavy duty fiber composite body: 20 years limited warranty...
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Page 6: Safety Instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury following these tips: Do not leave appliance plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use. Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Page 7: Extractor Overview
EXTRACTOR OVERVIEW Spray trigger Hand grip & cord winder Recovery tank lid 5 Jets Rotary brush Solution tank lid Wheel height adjustment bolt Image 7.2 Transport rear wheels Wall protector Bottom view Extractor Middle wheels head Front wheels (adjustable) Image 7.1 Wet vacuum filter inside recovery tank Two circuit “TEST SWITCH”...
Page 8: Assembly
ASSEMBLY CONNECT ELECTRIC POWER CORD Protect the ground plug. This plug is to be used with a proper grounding type (three prong) receptacle. Do not break off or pull out the grounding blade. (see below image) Image 8.1 Ground blade (DO NOT break off) Three prong receptacle IMPORTANT TO KNOW This unit can operated in two different ways, use it with power head or with an optional...
Page 9 OPERATING THE EXTRACTOR BEFORE OPERATING: Read the manual carefully and completely before attempting to operate the extractor. Make sure the unit is plugged into an electrical outlet with the same voltage as shown on the extractor. 1. When plugging in a dual power cord extractor (see below image 9.1); each power cord should be connected on two separate circuits.
Page 10 OPERATING THE EXTRACTOR DURING THE OPERATION: using the power head 1. Make sure the recovery hose is connected to the extractor, from the recovery tank connection to the vacuum connection. (see below image 10.1) 2. Make sure drain hose is connected (see image 10.1) and recovery tank lid is closed before turning on vacuum and pump switches.
Page 11: Operating The Extractor
OPERATING THE EXTRACTOR Note: In case that foam is detected in the recovery tank and hose, use defoamer to prevent damage to the vacuum motors. AFTER OPERATING: 1. Turn all the switches off and disconnect the electric power cord from the outlet, then empty out the recovery tank, pour the dirty water into a bucket or in a proper area.
Page 12: Preventative Maintenance
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AFTER EACH USE: CLEAN, LUBRICATE, ETC... 1.Thoroughly clean all equipment and accessories after each use. a. Rinse solution tank, recovery tank, and hoses with clean water. b. Flush entire solution system with clean water. This includes all solution hoses and attachment tool. Do not allow liquid with cleaning chemicals to remain in the equipment.
Page 13: How To
HOW TO OPEN THE UNIT HOW TO OPEN THE UNIT 1. Release handle from the support lock screw. (Image 13.3) 2. (1) Bring the handle towards the front side of the unit about 90°, (2) bring the handle up about 90°, (3) bring it back to the starting position to unlock the latch that holds the front side of the power head.
Page 14: How To Adjust The Motor Drive Belt
HOW TO ADJUST THE MOTOR DRIVE BELT TO ADJUST THE TENSION AND/OR TO REPLACE THE BELT 1. Place the unit on a flat surface with the back side on the floor, you will be able to see the bottom part of the unit. (Image 14.1, 14.2) 2.
Page 15: How To Use Attachment Tools
HOW TO USE ATTACHMENT TOOLS WITH ATTACHMENT TOOL: (effectively) A BETTER TECHNIQUE WILL REDUCE FATIGUE AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE WORK General Technique for carpet cleaning: Start by pulling the wand back with the valve lever pressed on the surface (it will spray the solution). (Image 15.2, 15.1) Release the solution control valve lever (Image 15.4) and pass the tool over the dampened area once or twice by pulling or pushing the tool back and forth.
Page 16 HOW TO BLEED SOLUTION LINES (extractor with optional attachment tool ) WITHOUT ELECTRIC INSTANT WATER HEATER: Fill solution tank with clean water. Connect desired tool to the extractor with a vacuum hose and solution hose. Turn pump switch “ON”. Open trigger valve from the attachment tool (see Image 16.1), and spray until all air is out from the solution system.
Page 17 HOW TO BLEED SOLUTION LINES (extractor without optional ATTACHMENT WITHOUT ELECTRIC INSTANT WATER HEATER: Fill solution tank with clean water. Turn pump switch “ON”. Open the spray trigger valve on the extractor (see Image 17.1), and spray until all air is out from the solution system.
Page 18 HOW TO ADJUST THE WHEELS HEIGHT USING THE POWER HEAD ADJUST THE WHEELS FOR DIFFERENT CARPETS FOR DELICATE CARPETS: Transport wheels Image 18.3 1. Place middle operation wheel into Non-adjustable wheels lower position 2. Use a 7/16 wrench to tighten the bolt clockwise (see image 18.2) Image 18.1 Front adjustable wheels...
Page 19: Options
HEATERS (OPTIONAL) 1. HOW TO USE UNIT WITH ELECTRIC INSTANT WATER HEATER (Inline heater) 1. Fill solution tank with clean water. 2. Connect desired attachment tool (optional) 3. Turn pump switch ON. 4. Bleed the line. (see “How to Bleed solution lines” page 16, 17.) 5.
Page 20: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE HOW TO REPAIR No electrical power 1. No power on outlet 1. Plug in properly 2. Damaged cord 2. Contact TMI 3. Circuit breaker off or fuse blown 3. Flip circuit breaker on or replace fuse.
Page 21: Vacuum System
TROUBLESHOOTING VACUUM SYSTEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE HOW TO REPAIR Vacuum motor on, little or no 1. Lid is not closed 1. Close the lid vacuum or suction on head 2. Drain hose not connected or 2. Connect hose or close (wand/upholstery tool) (optional)drain valve is not closed (optional) drain valve...
Page 22 TROUBLESHOOTING HEAT SYSTEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE HOW TO REPAIR Water not heating up 1. Air in the heater 1. Bleed (See “How to bleed ” page) 2. Bad thermostat 2. Contact TMI 3. Heating element burned out 3. Contact TMI 4.