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Division of IMAGE 14 Operator's 120V Manual READ THIS BOOK This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel;...
Table of Contents Operator Safety Instructions ......................3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ..................... 5 Instructions - Power Supply 120 Volt ....................6 Machine Controls ..........................7 How To Prepare the Machine for Operation ..................7 How to Clean Carpet ........................8 OPERATOR'S MAINTENANCE: How to Empty the Recovery Tank ....................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine. WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury to you or to other personnel;...
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IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECURITE AVERTISSEMENT Pour réduire les risques d'incendie,de choc électrique ou de blessure: 1. Ne pas laisser l'appareil sans surveillance lorsqu'il est branché. Débrancher lorsque l'appareil n'est pas utilisé et avant l'entretien. 2. Pour réduire les risques de choc électrique, utiliser à l'intérieur seulement. 3.
DANGER: Machines can cause an explosion when operated near flammable materials and vapors. Do not use this machine with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners, or other flammable materials. WARNING: You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK FIRST.
120 VOLT, 50/60 CYCLE MACHINES GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This product must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment- grounding conductor and grounding plug.
THE CONTROLS The Vacuum/Accessory/Pump Switch This switch is located on the handle. To turn the vacuum motor on, place the switch in the middle position. To turn pump, brush, and vacuum motor on, place the switch in bottom position. (Figure 2, #1) The Vacuum Hose Connector The vacuum hose connector is on the right hand rear of the machine.
HOW TO CLEAN AN AREA OF CARPET CAUTION: The recovery tank is equipped with a mechanical shut-off float switch. When the recovery tank becomes full the machine will no longer recover water. Turn the vacuum/accessory and spray/brush/switch to the "O" position before emptying the re- covery tank.
To clean a larger area of carpet, follow this procedure: (See Figure 4) 1. Begin at the right-hand corner of the carpet. 2. Make a pass halfway along the edge of the carpet. Pull the machine backward at a steady speed. 3.
MAINTENANCE (cont) How To Attach The Auxiliary Floor Tool To attach the auxiliary floor tool, follow this proce- dure: 1. Remove the vacuum hose from the recovery tank. 2. Connect the auxiliary floor tool vacuum hose to the recovery tank and to the auxiliary tool. 3.
How to Prevent Damage From Freezing Temperatures To prevent damage from freezing temperatures, follow this procedure: 1. Remove any solution remaining in the solution tank. 2. Make sure the machine and pump are completely dry. 3. Pour windshield-type antifreeze into the solution tank until the screen in the filter is covered.
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL MAINTENANCE To Access Pump/Brush Unit Brush Maintenance 1. Remove six (6) screws in rear plate that secure 1. Remove (6) screws in rear plate that secure solution tank to machine. solution tank to machine. 2. Remove solution tank from machine. 2.
HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION The machine will not run. 1. Machine does not have power... 1. Make sure the machine is connected to the correct frequency and voltage, and all connections are tight. There is no suction. 1.
® Clarke Image 14 Drawing and Parts List, Solution Tank Assembly 9/02 Form #10451A To Vacuum Motor To Recovery Tank Ref. Part No. Description 56476A Strainer, Vacuum 54371A Gasket, Vac 85398A Screw 30288A Tank, Solution 51518A* Bushing 52417A* Connector, x ¼ 52414A Connector, Hose 28205A...
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Caringbah NSW 2229 ® Clarke , Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072 +61 2 9524 6122 150 Commerce Road (201) 460-4774 ALTO Cleaning Systems Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore No. 17 Link Road Clarke ® , Elk Grove, Illinois 60007 Singapore 619034 2280 Elmhurst Road...
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U.S. WARRANTY ® Clarke This Clarke Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workman- ship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke's Maintenance and Operations Instructions. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for use of the product.