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Revised: 03.14.2019 LMANAR51S SX-15 Gekko Tool HARD SURFACE CLEANING TOOL AR51S SX-15 Head Assembly with Gekko Handle AR51A...
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This manual is written specifically for the SX-15 tile cleaning tool manufactured by: Aramsco 4282 South 590 West Salt Lake City, UT 84123 801-268-2673 801-268-3856 FAX Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Hydro-Force, its parent or affiliated companies.
SPECIFICATIONS Model AR51S SX-15 Tile Cleaning Head: Cleaning Head: Width: 15 inches, Height: 3.13” w/ Hard Boot & 3.50” w/ Brush Ring Weight: 7.9 lbs. Shell Construction: Glass Reinforced Nylon Handle Adapter: Nickel Plated Aluminum Hard Boot: HDPE Brush Bristles: Nylon Maximum Solution Pressure: 2500psi Minimum Solution Pressure: 700psi Model AR51A Gekko Tool Handle:...
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Connecting Handle to SX-15 Head Gekko Handle Coupler NM5855 Connecting the Gekko Handle SX-15 Adapter AR51A to the SX-15 Head is a NM5640 simple procedure: Thread Gekko Handle coupler onto male threads of SX-15 Adapter NM5640. Connect the SX-15 solution hose to the Gekko Handle Solution Hose by snapping the 1/4”...
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Using the SX-15 with extractors with higher air flow will generally require the vacuum relief vents to be opened more. Using the SX-15 with smaller portable extractors may require the vacuum relief vents to be closed for the best water recovery. When using the Hard Boot the vacuum relief vents will usually be opened more than it is when using the Brush Ring with the same extractor.
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Retaining Nut Aligned for Inner Shell Removal Three Rectangular Retaining Nuts 4. Pull and separate the Inner Shell from the Outer Shell. 5. Lift up and remove the current Hard Boot or Brush Ring from the bottom lip of the Outer Shell.
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Retaining Nut Aligned to Secure Inner Shell 9. Turn the head assembly back over & snap the three retaining levers back down to secure the Outer & Inner Shells. Check the retaining nuts to be sure all three are in contact with the plastic inner shell.
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USING THE SX-15 Extraction Equipment The SX-15 will work with portable or truck mounted extractors, but the water recovery may be better with higher powered extractors with more air flow. The extractor solution pump must provide a minimum of 700psi of water pressure with a flow rate of 1.5gpm (Gallons Per Minute). At 1000psi the flow rate must exceed 2.0 gpm &...
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Caution and care in spraying is generally sufficient, but masking or use of a spray shield (like those used by painters) works well and may be necessary in high-risk areas. Use removable painter’s tape to avoid damage to wood finishes when masking is removed. If the pre-sprays are over sprayed on the carpet they can simply be rinsed using your carpet wand.
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SX-15 Gekko Tool Parts GEKKO HANDLE COMPLETE AR51A (Parts Detailed on Pages 16-18) SX-15 GEKKO HEAD COMPLETE AR51S (Parts Detailed on Pages 11-15)
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SX-15 Gekko Head Parts SWIVEL W/ FLANGE NX105 QC 1/8” MALE X 1/8” MPT HANDLE ADAPTER VACUUM HOSE 2” ID PKLF01 NM5640 NM5726 (QTY 1.25’) QC 1/8” FEMALE X 1/8” FPT NA034 DECAL SX-15 HEAD NM5600 HOSE CLAMP PA051 (QTY 2) OUTER SHELL NM5763 BRUSH SKIRT...
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SX-15 Gekko Head Parts QC 1/8” FEMALE X 1/8” FPT NA034 QC 1/8” MALE X 1/8” MPT PKLF01 SWIVEL W/ FLANGE HANDLE ADAPTER NX105 NM5640 OUTER SHELL- TOP VIEW NM5763 DECAL SX-15 HEAD NM5600 SWELL LATCH (QTY 3) SOLUTION HOSE HP 3/16” ID X 10” NM5768 1/8”...
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BUSHING BRONZE 3/8” ID X 5/8” OD X 2” NM5770 (QTY 2) SX-15 Gekko Head Parts HANDLE ADAPTER NM5640 NUT 3/8-16 SS NYLOCK NM4085 (QTY 2) WASHER FLAT 3/8” SS PA189 (QTY 2) SCREW 3/8-16 X2” SS SOC HEAD NM5780 (QTY 2) WASHER FLAT 3/8”...
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SX-15 Gekko Head Parts OUTER SHELL- BOTTOM VIEW NM5763 RETAINING NUT - RECTANGULAR NM5784 (QTY 3) Inner Shell NM5761 Brush Ring AB53 Outer Shell NM5763...
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SX-15 Gekko Head Parts VACUUM VEEJET 1/8” SS MEG0502 (QTY 2) QC 1/8” MALE X 1/8” MPT RELIEF RING B632 PKLF01 NM5765 SPRAY BAR SS SWIVEL W/ FLANGE NX115 NX105 INNER SHELL – BOTTOM VIEW INNER SHELL – TOP VIEW NM5761 NM5761 SCREW 1/4-28 X 1/2”...
Hydro Force for assistance. Hydro-Force warrants the SX-15 tile cleaning tool to be free from defects in material or workmanship for one year for the deck and handle and 90 days for all other items excluding normal wear and tear items such as, but not limited to, the hard Boot, brush Ring, quick connects, strainer screens, spray jets, swivel seals and valve seals.
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