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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.
Failure to read the Owner's Manual 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.
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Machine is heavy and can cause personnel injury and property damage. CAUTION: Your machine warranty will be voided if anything other than genuine Clarke parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke parts for replacement. CAUTION: Use of this machine to move other objects or to climb on could result in injury or damage.
INTRODUCTION AND MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS The IMAGE 26B is a one-piece, self-propelled carpet extractor designed for cleaning carpet. The machine applies cleaning solution to the carpet and then removes the dirty solution and soil with a recovery tool. Features: Easy to Operate Interex cleaning system.
The machine is heavy. Make sure you use two able persons to assist the machine down the ramp. 6. Assisting the machine down the ramp, position yourself to maintain a slow downward speed. Page -6- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
Figure 3 hose. Pump Switch (See figure 3,B) The pump switch allows the pump to be turned off when solution application is not required. Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -7-...
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The accessory hose connector is used to hook-up optional auxiliary floor tools and to redirect the solution flow. Use hose coupler (P.N. 30108A) to connect accessory hose to recovery shoe hose. Figure 5 Figure 6 Page -8- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
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(D) . To return battery tray to operating position, release lever and slide tray back into machine until lever engages in frame. Raise and latch bridge. Close front. Figure 8 Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -9-...
HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION The Image 26B uses three 12-Volt batteries. The batteries are located on a battery tray that can be accessed by opening the front cover and lowering the front bridge. To install the batteries, follow this procedure: 1.
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DC connector on the charger could result in an explosion. Always disconnect the AC plug from the wall recep- tacle before connecting or disconnecting the DC connector on the charger. Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -11-...
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3. Add a minimum of five (5) gallons of clean water to the on the carpet when not in solution tank. use. NOTE: Do not use water that is hotter than 140°F. Page -12- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
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1. Put water and cleaning solution into the solution Start tank. Clarke recommends using Clarkare ® Extractor Concentrate as a cleaning solution. For every gallon of water, add between two and ten Figure 15a ®...
This machine is not equipped with a parking brake. Never leave the machine unattended. For added safety, always place a chock in front of and behind the drive wheel. Page -14- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
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Clarke will not be held liable for damage to the carpet or for poor results because of the operator's errors. 3. To speed drying time of the carpet try a Clarke Direct Air carpet dryer. Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
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2. Make sure that the machine and the pump are completely dry. 3. Make sure the machine is at room temperature before using it. Electrical NOTE: For electrical repairs, return this machine to a Clarke authorized repair center. ® Page -16- Clarke Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
Remove the spacer and brush from the brush housing. Place brush onto the shaft. Slide brush in and rotate until the pins catch. Slide spacer onto shaft. Swing door down and slide onto shaft. Replace clamping knob. ® Clarke Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -17-...
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3. Pull nozzle assembly out to side of machine. 4. Firmly push nozzle in and turn 1/4 turn. 5. Pull nozzle out. 6. Clean and replace into nozzle assembly. 7. Replace nozzle assembly in brush housing. Page -18- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
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IMAGE 26B ® Section II Parts and Service Manual (70249B) Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -19-...
Loose motor connection. Contact an authorized Clarke service person. Vac motor switch defective. Contact an authorized Clarke service person. Brush does not run or runs Batteries are too low. Charge Batteries. intermittently. Page -20- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
Clarke ® Image 26B Battery Charger (40512B & 40506B) Drawing and Parts List 5/06 WARNING: All electrical repairs must be performed by qualified personnel only. Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -33-...
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ALTO Cleaning Systems (UK) Ltd., Penrith (810) 544-6300 Gilwilly Industrial Estate Penrith ® American Lincoln / Clarke, Marietta, Georgia 30066 Cumbria CA11 9BN 1455 Canton Road +44 1768 868 995 (770) 973-5225 ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald...
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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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