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IMAGE
Operator's
26B
Manual
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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; 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 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: Clarke
, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
®
Clarke
Form No. 70249B 5/06
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 Clarke 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

    Vac Motor Assembly ....................31 Battery Charger (40506A, 40507A, 40505A) ............32 Battery Charger (40512B, 40506B) ................33 Available Accessories ..................... 34 Wiring Schematic ....................35 Connection Diagram ....................36 Flow Diagram ......................37 Page -2- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
  • Page 3: Operator Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 4 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.
  • Page 5: Introduction And Machine Specifications

    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.
  • Page 6: Transporting The Machine

    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...
  • Page 7: Machine Controls

    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-...
  • Page 8 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...
  • Page 9 (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-...
  • Page 10: How To Prepare The Machine For Operation

    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.
  • Page 11 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-...
  • Page 12 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...
  • Page 13 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 ®...
  • Page 14: Machine Operating Instructions

    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...
  • Page 15 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...
  • Page 16 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...
  • Page 17: Maintenance Instructions

    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-...
  • Page 18 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...
  • Page 19 IMAGE 26B ® Section II Parts and Service Manual (70249B) Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -19-...
  • Page 20: How To Correct Problems In The Machine

    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...
  • Page 21: Recovery Tank And Hose Assembly

    Solution/Recovery Bracket 85728A Screw, ¼-20 x 4 872010 Clamp, Hose 30448A Hose, Vac Exhaust 51863A Cuff 59877A Washer, O-Ring 82100A Nut, Lock 47905A Terminal 962943 Screw, 8-18 x ½ PH 980646 Washer Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -21-...
  • Page 22: Handle Assembly

    Circuit Breaker, 25A (vac/tr mtr) 3 81102A Nut, Nylock 41161A Control Motor, Quad 30033A Gasket, Handle 40190B Harness, Wiring 30032A Gasket, Control Panel 962430 Screw, ¼-20 x ½ Page 23 (see item #35) Page -22- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
  • Page 23: Rear Panel Assembly

    Retainer, Drain Valve 52831A Tip, Pink Metering 3 oz/gal 438360 Spring, Adjustor 962968 Screw 980692 Washer, Flat 81110A 65447A Lift, Recovery Tool 722021 Hose Clamp 80028A Bolt, Shoulder 77366A Label 64490A Handle 77367A Label Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -23-...
  • Page 24: Solution Tank Assembly

    81110A Nut, 10-24 ESNA 41162A Cable, Asm. Console 962666 Screw, 10-24 x Pan SS 962212 Screw 38820A Tank, Solution 920056 65506A Latch, Bridge 30463A Hose 980646 Washer, ¼ Flat 60218A Plug, Drain Page -24- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
  • Page 25: Solution Delivery System

    Reducer, ¼ to 694112 Hose 10229A Injector Asm. (incl. 5, 10, 11, 12, 45950A Pump 14 & 19) 52418A Head Replacement, Pump 55167A Hosebarb 35148A Hose 732870 Elbow 53639A Elbow 722021 Hose Clamp Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -25-...
  • Page 26: Frame Assembly

    Hinge 980646 Washer 61539A Bridge 53087A Strap, Static 69206A Wheels 81104A Nut, ¼-20 SS 50008C Transaxle 980652 Washer, Lock 52660A Coupler, Transaxle 47905A Terminal 50252A Mount, Transaxle Page 30 Transaxle Parts ref. Page -26- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
  • Page 27: Battery Tray

    51609A Bumper 34705A Hose, Clear 6" 962350 Screw, 10-32 x ½ 962929 Screw 962986 Screw 61435A Bushing 902648 Bearing 41217A Cable, 16" 980651 Washer 40532A Cable Asm., Battery 920160 40506A Charger, 36VDC Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -27-...
  • Page 28: Recovery Tool Assembly

    Screw, ¼-20 x .50 68808A Weight, Recovery Tool 30517A Bushing 85615A Screw, -18 x 1¼ 51320A Nozzle, Rinse 27201A Shoe, Recovery 52549A Nozzle, Rinse Plastic 61541A Bracket, Recovery Lift 980652 Lockwasher *Optional Accessory Page -28- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
  • Page 29: Brush Assembly

    Spacer, Brush Door 920208 Nut, Hex ¼-20 81109A Nut, 8-32 ESNA 980614 Washer, Lock 55518A Knob, Clamping 10220A Bar Asm., Pre-Spray (incl. 4, 5, 60089A Door, Brush End 6, 7 & 8) Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -29-...
  • Page 30: Transaxle Parts List 4/03

    Clarke ® Image 26B Transaxle Parts List 4/03 50008C 50008B Ref # Part No. Description 50983A 52660A Coupler, Transaxle 51056A 50252A Mount, Transaxle 40628A 50251A Brush, Carbon 40627A 50250B Motor, Transaxle Page -30- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
  • Page 31: Vac Motor Assembly

    Carbon Brushes 658201 Spacer 51914A Clamp 53908A Fan - Stationary 50618A Bracket 658506 Shell 53100A Disc 53995A Fan, Air Seal 902679 Bearing - Ball 53996A Fan, Stationary 902648 Bearing - ball, radial Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -31-...
  • Page 32: Battery Charger (40506A, 40507A, 40505A)

    837525 Strain Relief, D.C. Cord 747553 747553 747553 D.C. Cord Assembly 51973A 51973A 51973A A.C. Cord Assembly 51974A 908947 908947 D.C. Plug 911185 911185 911185 D.C. Plug Lock Key 795020 795020 795020 Page -32- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
  • Page 33: Battery Charger (40512B, 40506B)

    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-...
  • Page 34: Available Accessories 8/03

    398426 Defoamer *1 case 398425 Extractor, Concentrate *1 case 55183A Hide-A-Hose 20' 55173A 4" Tool & Hose Assembly 04130C Deluxe Carpet Dryer * 12, 1 quart bottles **Required to use any accessory Page -34- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
  • Page 35: Wiring Schematic 10/02

    ® Clarke Image 26B Wiring Schematic 10/02 Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -35-...
  • Page 36: Connection Diagram 10/02

    ® Clarke Image 26B Connection Diagram 10/02 Page -36- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
  • Page 37: Flow Diagram

    Clarke ® Image 26B Flow Dagram 10/02 Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B Page -37-...
  • Page 38 NOTES Page -38- Clarke ® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26B...
  • Page 39 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...
  • Page 40 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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