Congratulations on your purchase of a Powr-Flite extractor. You are now equipped to handle any and all commercial carpet cleaning jobs. IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the unit before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense,staying alert and knowing how your unit works.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER : Improper use of the grounding plug can result in a risk of electric shock. WARNING! Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
General Instructions for the PFX1080 Midsize Series Extractor Follow these easy step by step instructions to ensure proper operating performance. 1. Fill up the fresh water solution tank with tap water that is 120-135 degrees and approved carpet cleaning chemical if you are not pre-spraying your chemical on the carpet. 2.
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6. Do not use the same receptacle (pail) to fill solution tank that has been used to remove waste water from vacuum tank. 7. When the unit is not in use, leave the vacuum tank lid open. 8. At the end of each day, run the vacuum for 3 minutes with lid open and filter off. Float Cage Fig.
Safety Precautions These precautions are designed with the safety of the operator, the equipment, and others in mind and must be followed at all times to avoid serious personal harm and/or death, and damage to the unit. 1. Always use a grounded electrical outlet. 2.
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Troubleshooting Information ELECTRICAL SYSTEM PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION No electrical power. 1. Defective power cord. 1. Replace 2. Circuit breaker off or fuse 2. Turn circuit breaker on or blown. replace fuse. Unplug any equipment using the same circuit. Switch is turned on. 1.
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Foam/dirty solution coming 1. Foam carpet bypassing 1. Use additional defoamer. out of vacuum exhaust port. water shutoff. 2. Elbow in vacuum tank is not 2. The elbow should be positioned correctly. pointed directly at the side wall of the tank away from the ball type shutoff.
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• Cleaning and refinishing charges or machine downtime. Rentals and other replacement machines are not available from Powr-Flite during the repair period. A Tacony Company 3101 Wichita Court • Fort Worth, TX 76140-1755 1-800-880-2913 • Fax: 1-817-551-0719...
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