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® FALCON 2800 PLUS Model Part No.: 608352 - 120V 609260 - 120V CSA AUTOMATIC CARPET EXTRACTOR OPERATOR AND PARTS MANUAL To view, print or download the latest manual, visit: 607210 Rev. 04 (05-2013) www.nobles.com/manuals *607210* www.nobles.com www.nobles.com...
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OPERATION The following information signals potentially dangerous conditions to the operator or SAFETY PRECAUTIONS equipment: FOR SAFETY: This machine is intended for commercial use. It is 1. Do not operate machine: designed exclusively to clean carpets in an indoor With flammable liquids or near flammable environment and is not constructed for any other vapors as an explosion or flash fire may use.
OPERATION 5. When servicing machine: GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Unplug cord from wall outlet. Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose Machine must be grounded. If it should jackets, shirts, or sleeves. malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a Block machine tires before jacking up. path of least resistance for electrical current to Use hoist or jack that will support the reduce the risk of electrical shock.
OPERATION SAFETY LABEL The safety label appears on the machine in the location indicated. Replace the label if it is missing or becomes damaged or illegible. WARNING LABEL - LOCATED ON TOP OF THE SOLUTION TANK. Falcont 2800 Plus (07- 07)
OPERATION FILLING SOLUTION TANK SETUP AND OPERATION Open fill port door at front of machine and fill with 106 liters (28 gal) of hot water, 60_C (140_F) maximum, and add a recommended liquid cleaning solution to MACHINE INSTALLATION proper dilution ratio (Figure 3). FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow mixing ATTENTION: To prevent damage to machine when uncrating, do not attempt to drive or roll off skid.
OPERATION CONNECTING MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE PRE- OPERATION CHECKS 1. Connect equipped extension cord to short pigtail 1. Vacuum the floor and remove any debris. cord on machine. 2. Inspect the power cord for damage. Replace 2. Plug extension cord into a grounded power outlet immediately if damaged.
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OPERATION 3. Turn vacuum switch on. 7. Observe brush pressure meter while cleaning, it should read in the “Best Cleaning Results” range 4. Lower brush by depressing thumb latch and (See ADJUSTING BRUSH HEIGHT). moving lever forward (Figure 8). 8. Watch level of foam build-up in recovery tank. If excessive foam appears, pour a quality defoamer chemical into recovery tank.
OPERATION FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, turn off machine and unplug from wall OPERATING PRE- SPRAY WAND outlet. When cleaning, pre- spray traffic areas and spots 2. Drive motor is protected by a 2.5 amp. circuit using built- in spray wand. To activate wand, turn on breaker.
OPERATION 4. To clean, place tool on area to be cleaned, 2. Remove recovery tank dome and rinse out tank. squeeze trigger and pull tool backwards You can use the spray wand to rinse out recovery (Figure 14). tank. Be careful not to spray water into standpipe screen (Figure 16).
OPERATION DAILY MAINTENANCE WEEKLY MAINTENANCE (EVERY 4 HOURS OF USE) (EVERY 20 HOURS OF USE) 1. Drain and rinse out recovery tank and recovery 1. Inspect spray tips for proper spray pattern: dome. a. Engage the reverse release lever to keep 2.
OPERATION 3. Remove bowl filter located underneath machine at 3. Lubricate wheels and caster with a water resistant front and clean screen. Make sure solution tank is grease. empty before removing filter (Figure 22). 4. Inspect machine for water leaks. 5.
OPERATION TRANSPORTING MACHINE STORING MACHINE When transporting the machine by use of trailer or 1. Drain and rinse tanks thoroughly. truck, be certain to follow tie- down procedures below: 2. Store the machine in a dry area with the brush base in the raised position.
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OPERATION TROUBLE SHOOTING - continued PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Brush motor operates, but brush Loose or broken brush drive belt. Tighten or replace belt. does not spin Loose set screws on belt pulleys. Tighten set screws. Vacuum motor does not operate Vacuum switch not turned on.
OPERATION TROUBLE SHOOTING - continued PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Machine does not spray solution Roll Switch 1 faulty or needs adjust- Contact Service Center. ment. Faulty solution pump. Contact Service Center. Machine does not move when Reverse release lever engaged. Disengage reverse release lever. rotating control grips MAIN switch not turned on.
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 120V WIRING DIAGRAM GREEN BLACK BLACK MAIN VACUUM PUMP SWITCH SWITCH SWITCH BLACK POTENTIOMETER 5 kW BLACK BLACK BLACK POWER BLACK CORD WHITE WHITE BRUSH HEIGHT METER WHITE WHT / ORANGE WHT / ORANGE BLACK WHITE WHITE GRAY ORANGE PINK BLACK...
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ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS 120V LADDER DIAGRAM LINE 1 LINE 2 MAIN SWITCH VACUUM POTENTIOMETER SWITCH 5 KW VACUUM MOTOR SPEED CONTROL BOARD TERMINALS AC AC A+ A/F HI W LO ROLL SWITCH 1 CIRCUIT BREAKER DRIVE 2.5 AMP MOTOR ROLL SWITCH 2 CIRCUIT BREAKER 1.5 AMP...
PARTS LIST BRUSH BASE GROUP Falcont 2800 Plus (07- 07)
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PARTS LIST BRUSH BASE GROUP PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 130290 DCORD, 18/3X36” BLACK 230409 DBELT, TIMING 18.75” 602780 BASE, 22” BLACK 140859 SCREW, SET 1/4- 20X1/4 200315016 WASHER, FLAT M5.3X15.0X1.6 130190 GRIP, CORD 3/8N NYLON BLK 100157 DGASKET, BASE PLATE 22”...
OPTIONS HAND TOOL, 5 in / 127 mm PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. PART # DESCRIPTION QTY. 200505 DASM., HAND TOOL 5” SERIES 60 140609 PIN, ROLL 0.187D X 0.56L 200431.BK TOOL, HAND BLACK 150403 FITTING, BRS E45 PF04/PF04 150913 FITTING, BRS QDC PF04 SER60 200992 FITTING, BRS STR PF02 SWIVEL...
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