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Alto Carpetmaster 579 Operator's Manual

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Operator's
Model 579
Manual
Carpetmaster
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 ALTO machine could
result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as
well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If you or your operator(s)
cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator's position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: ALTO U.S. Inc., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Form No. 78045B
8/98
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY
Printed in the U.S.A.

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  • Page 1 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 ALTO machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Operator Safety Instructions ....................3 How to Prepare The Machine For Operation: How To Adjust The Brush ..................4 How To Use Your Machine As A Tank Type Vacuum Cleaner ........4 Instructions For Connection To The Power Supply & Electrical Ground ....5 Extension Cords .......................

  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    OPERATOR 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 state- ments 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;...

  • Page 4: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION WARNING: To prevent electric shock, do not vacuum liquids or wet surfaces with this machine. The Model 577 has five brush settings (1). The adjustment lever (2) is at the rear of the machine. See Figure 1. To set the brush height, do the following: 1.

  • Page 5: Instructions For Connection To The Power Supply & Electrical Ground

    120 VOLT MACHINES INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY AND THE ELECTRICAL GROUND The machine must be connected to the electrical ground to protect the operator from electric shock. The machine has an approved power cord with three conductors and a plug with three terminals.

  • Page 6: How To Operate Your Machine

    HOW TO OPERATE YOUR MACHINE How To Start The Machine The handle release lever is at the lower left rear corner of the machine (1). See Figure 5. To start the machine, do the following: 1. Using your foot, push the release lever forward (1). 2.

  • Page 7: How To Clean The Foam Filter

    Maintenance How To Clean and Install The Filter Bag (cont) CAUTION: Do not operate this machine unless a fil- ter bag is in position. It could damage the vacuum motor. When replacing the paper filter bags, follow this procedure: 1. When the bag is ¾ full, open the tank by pushing the knob (1) on top of the tank.

  • Page 8: Filter

    The Micro-Staphicidal filter will trap minute airborne particles down to .3 microns in size. The filter traps the bacteria, it does not kill the bacteria. Clean the filter at least once a month. To clean the Micro-Staphicidal filter, follow this procedure: 1.

  • Page 9: How To Clean The Air Tunnel

    To open the cover, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet. 2. Put the machine on its side so that the right side is up. 3. Remove the screw. 4. Pull the lever (1) and turn it clockwise to release the cover. 5.

  • Page 10: How To Remove The Drive Motor

    How To Remove The Drive Motor The motor to drive the brush needs no preventive maintenance. If the motor must be replaced, follow this procedure: 1. Remove the four mounting screws (1). See figure 14 2. Lift the motor to remove the two screws from the motor plate. 3.

  • Page 11: How To Correct Problems In The Machine

    HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE PROBLEM CAUSE ACTION The machine does not run. 1. There is no power 1. There is an obstruction. See "Circuit Breaker" in the manual. 2. The electrical outlet, power cord, electrical switches and motor brushes are to be checked.

  • Page 12: Model 579 Wiring Diagram And Electrical Schematic

    CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model 579 Upright Vacuum Wiring Diagram 8/98 Ref Part No. Description Ref Part No. Description 44606A Motor Asm. - Brush ¼HP 120V 912294 Lead Asm. 44602A Motor Asm. - Brush ¼HP 220V 912262 Switch - Accessory 48500A Tubing 911562 Switch (Main) 990716...
  • Page 13 Notes CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual 579 Carpetmaster Page 13...

  • Page 15: Model 579 Upper-Half Parts List

    CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model 579 Upright Vacuum Parts List Upper Half 8/98 Ref # Part No. Description Ref # Part No. Description 42186BK Cord Assembly, Power 623443 Gasket, Vacuum Motor 604040 Holder, handle cord 627680 Seal, O'Ring 607340 Ring Split 603341 Flange, Retainer 609041 Tube Asm., Handle RH...

  • Page 16: Model 579 Lower-Half Drawing

    99 91 90 92 94 87 82 91 93 39 38...

  • Page 17: Model 579 Lower-Half Parts List

    CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Model 579 Upright Vacuum Parts List Lower Half 8/98 Ref# Part No. Description Ref# Part No. Description 607041 Pivot, Wheel Right Hand Plate, Model & Serial (120V) 617522 Roller Asm. - Side Plate, Model & Serial (220V) 34008BK Frame - Main 962968 Screw - #10-24 x ½...
  • Page 18 Notes...
  • Page 19 (501) 750-1000 Customer Service - 1-800-253-0367 SALES SUBSIDIARIES Technical Service - 1-800-356-7274 ALTO Canada Ltd., Rexdale Ontario ALTO U.S. Inc., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402 24 Constellation Ct. 1100 Haskins (416) 675-5830 ALTO U.S. Inc., Clearwater, Florida 33765 ALTO Overseas Inc., Sydney (Australia) 1500 N.
  • Page 20 Clarke Technology product. Return the card to assist Clarke Technology in providing the performance you expect from your new floor machine. ALTO U.S. Inc., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764. CLARKE TECHNOLOGY reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its machine without notice.

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