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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; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
Keep all fasteners tight. Keep the adjustments according to specifications. WARNING: Make sure that all the labels, decals, warnings, cautions and instructions are fastened to the machine. Replace them when necessary by ordering them from Clarke. WARNING: Do not use water that is hotter than 140 F (60 °...
3. Do not allow children or pets to crawl or walk around on the damp carpet. 4. Vacuum right after the carpet is dry and then vacuum the carpet once a week as needed. Page 4 Ext -311 Owner's Manual Clarke ®...
® order part no. 398420. For instructions for preparation and operation of your floor tool or power brush tool, read the operator's manual given with your floor tool or power brush tool. Page 6 Ext -311 Owner's Manual Clarke ®...
If you use an extension cord, use one that has a minimum wire size of 14 AWG. Be sure your extension cord is no longer than 50 ft. Do not join two extension cords. Clarke ® Ext- 311 Owner's Manual Page 7...
If the receptacle or connector body does not fit the plug, see your authorized Clarke Dealer to get an authorized person to make the con- nection. Page 8...
8. As you make passes, repeat one inch of the area already cleaned. 9. Make more passes until all of the room is cleaned. CAUTION: Clarke will not be held liable for damage to the carpet, or poor re- sults because of the operator's lack of ability.
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized person- nel only. Keep all fasteners tight. Use only genuine Clarke parts. WARNING: Do not operate this machine un- less it is completely assembled. NOTE: For maintenance of the floor tools or power brush tools, read the manual given with the tools.
2. Empty both tanks. 3. Remove the pail. 4. Remove the ten screws from the lower housing (1). 5. Lift the upper housing from the machine (2). Figure 10 See figure 10. Clarke ® Ext- 311 Owner's Manual Page 11...
9. Remove the two screws from the bottom of the machine that hold the motor bracket. 10. Remove the plastic motor cover. 11. Inspect the commutator. See figure 11. Take the machine to a Clarke authorized repair location if you see any of the following conditions: UNEVEN SMALL HOLES a.
1. Clean the float. Replace if damaged. 2. There is too much foam. 2. Put defoamer in the solution. Order P/N 398420. 3. The float gasket is dirty or damaged. 3. Clean the gasket. Replace if damaged. Clarke ® Ext- 311 Owner's Manual Page 13...
® Clarke EXT-311 Assembly Drawing Parts List 2/99 Item # Part No. Description Qty. Assembly, Base Pgs 16/17 73289B Label, Warning 73290A Label, Instruction 32504C Dome, Recovery 962027 Screw, #8-32 x ½ Pan 85350A Screw, #8-32 x 2½ Pan 62401A...
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® Clarke EXT-311 Base Assembly Drawing 11/02 28 39 115V only 230V only 27 31 Page 18 Ext -311 Owner's Manual Clarke ®...
® Clarke EXT-311 Base Assembly Drawing Parts List 11/02 Item # Part No. Description Item # Part No. Description Qty. Qty. 35131A Hose, Vac to Tank 962109 Screw, 10-24 x 115V 752020 Clamp, Hose 962109 Screw, 10-24 x 230V 980646...
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Clarke ® EXT- 311 Solution Tank Assembly Drawing & Parts List 11/02 (115V only) Item # Part No. Description Qty. Item # Part No. Description Qty. 45928A Pump 120V 728535 Strainer 697011 Pump 230V 60306A Adapter, Filter 980982 Washer, #10...
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® Clarke EXT- 311 10 Ft. Hose Assembly Drawing Part #59232A 11/98 Item # Part No. Description Qty. 59232A Hose, Pumper 1.5" I.D. x 10'L Clarke ® Ext- 311 Owner's Manual Page 21...
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ALTO Nederland B.V. Vianen (770) 973-5225 Stuartweg 4C NL-4131 NJ Vianen +31 347 324000 Clarke ® Clarke American Sanders ALTO Sverige AB, Molndal (Sweden) A.L. Cook Aminogatan 18 Customer Service Headquarters and Factory Box 4029 2100 Highway 265 S-431 04 Molndal...
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Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764, for the nearest authorized Clarke repair location. Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product under this warranty. b) Return the product to the nearest Clarke repair location. Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser.
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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; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
Hose Assembly Drawing & Parts List ..............19 Pump Drawing & Parts List ..................20 Motor Drawing & Parts List 120V ................21 Motor Drawing & Parts List 230V ................22 Wiring Diagrams ..................... 23 Page 2 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual...
Make sure that all the labels, decals, warnings, cautions and instructions are fastened to the machine. Replace them when necessary by ordering them from ALTO U.S.. ° WARNING: Do not use water that is hotter than 140 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual Page 3...
The Solution Tank The solution tank is in the top of the machine next to the recovery tank. Figure 3 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual Page 5...
® order part no. 398420. For instructions on preparation and operation of your floor tool or power brush tool, read the operator's manual given with your floor tool or power brush tool. Page 6 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual...
If you use an extension cord, use one that has a minimum wire size of 14 AWG. Be sure your extension cord is no longer than 50 ft. Do not join two extension cords. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual Page 7...
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If the receptacle or connector body does not fit the plug, see your authorized Clarke Dealer to get an authorized person to make the connection. Page 8...
9. Make more passes until all of the room is cleaned. CAUTION: ALTO U.S. Inc. will not be held li- able for damage to the carpet, or poor results because of the operator's lack of ability. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual Page 9...
10. Inspect and clean the filter screen in the bottom of the solution tank. See figure 9. To remove the filter screen, turn the filter counterclockwise. To install the filter, turn the filter clockwise. Page 10 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual...
1. Remove the dome. 2. Empty both tanks. 3. Remove the pail. 4. Remove the ten screws from the lower housing (1). 5. Lift the upper housing from the machine (2). See figure 10. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual Page 11...
10. Remove the plastic motor cover. UNEVEN SMALL 11. Inspect the commutator. See figure 11. Take the HOLES machine to a Clarke authorized repair location if you GOOD GOOD see any of the following conditions: GOOD HIGH MICA a.
1. Clean the float. Replace if damaged. 2. There is too much foam. 2. Put defoamer in the solution. Order P/N 398420. 3. The float gasket is dirty or damaged. 3. Clean the gasket. Replace if damaged. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual Page 13...
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Clamp, Cord Harness (CE only) 67 K 77094A 964003 Screw, M5 x o.8 x 20 Pan Label (CE only) NOTE: K indicates a change has been made since last publication of this manual. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual Page 17...
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Bracket, End, Fan 58501A Spacer 653012 Fan, Vacuum 658201 Spacer NOTE: K indicates 53907A Fan, Stationary a change has been 57910A Shell, Fan made since last 980205 Washer publication of this 920329 manual. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual Page 21...
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653012 Fan, Vacuum 658201 Spacer 53907A Fan, Stationary 57910A Shell, Fan NOTE: K indicates 980205 Washer a change has been 920329 made since last 53906A publication of this 653012 Fan- Rotating manual. Page 22 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY EXT 515 Operator's Manual...
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NL-4131 NJ Vianen 1355 West Oak Common Lane +31 347 324000 (770) 973-5225 ALTO Sverige AB, Molndal (Sweden) Aminogatan 18 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Box 4029 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY S-431 04 Molndal A.L. COOK TECHNOLOGY +46 31 706 73 00 Customer Service Headquarters and Factory...
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This ALTO Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 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.
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