Website: www.prochem.co.uk All information and specifications in this manual are current at the date of issue. However, because of Prochem Europe policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. Please note that this manual applies to all models and explains variations including accessories used.
CONTENTS PAGE NO. WARRANTY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS GENERAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRACTICAL CLEANING ACCESSORIES & CHEMICALS GENERAL MAINTENANCE GENERAL FAULT FINDING SUPERNOVA FAULT FINDING & ADJUSTMENT POLARIS 500 & 700 / SUPERNOVA 700 PARTS LIST POLARIS / SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 PARTS LIST PUMP PARTS LIST HAND TOOL PARTS LIST WIRING DIAGRAMS...
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Prochem Europe Sales Department Telephone: +44 (0)20 8974 1515 Prochem Europe Ltd. EEE Producer Registration Number: WEE / AJ0044SY European Directive (2002/95/EC) Restriction of use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS). This equipment does not contain more than the maximum permitted levels by...
Your Prochem unit is designed to give you many years of reliable service. If a problem should arise during or after the warranty period, contact the Prochem Authorised Distributor or the Prochem Service Department, for details of the services available.
Please read this manual completely assembled. carefully and obtain operating instruction from your Prochem Distributor or authorised representative in !! DO NOT attempt repairs or maintenance unless the correct use of this equipment and suitable you are suitably qualified or experienced. Repairs chemicals before attempting to clean.
! DO NOT use boiling water or temperature in excess of 71 ! USE ONLY genuine replacement parts for this machine, supplied by an authorised Prochem ! DO NOT use chemicals in the machine other than Distributor. those manufactured or recommended by Prochem Europe.
Prochem. • Do not use water in excess of 160°F (71°C). Prochem carpet soil extraction machines have been designed with the operator in mind. Provided you • To prevent seal damage and chemical build-up...
B109 Fibre & Fabric Rinse. For further on the recovery bucket(s) and that the front of advice contact Prochem’s technical department. the machine is in full contact with the carpet during cleaning mode.
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Remove 2” hose adaptor connection from CLEANING UPHOLSTERY & STAIRS machine. Attach AC1041 Accessory Hose 1 ½” assembly with adaptor plate to vacuum lid inlet. CAUTION – WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND Pull back female quick connect sleeve on the ATTENDING AN UPHOLSTERY CLEANING machine and insert male plug on the accessory COURSE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CLEAN solution hose.
& DEODORISERS cleaning using the hot water extraction method. Speciality products such as those listed above are available from the Prochem range. Refer to the S775 EXTRACTION PRO chemical section of the Product Catalogue for more A wide use carpet cleaning formula containing a details.
Check all nuts and bolts and tighten if The replacement cable and plug shall be of the necessary. same specification as the original Prochem part Pay particular attention to the base cover and number BE4901 (3 core 1.5mm with 13Amp vacuum shoe securing screws.
In the event of a reduction in operating pressure, HOW TO RELEASE THE MOTOR leakage or pump failure, refer to the 'Fault Finding HOUSING Guide' and contact your Prochem Distributor. !! CAUTION - ONLY QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE VACUUM MOTOR PERSONNEL SHOULD UNDERTAKE THE...
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BRUSH DRIVE BELT The slide block washer (Item 36) must be SERVICE / REPLACEMENT installed between the slide block guide and inside the divider wall. Adjust belt tension by Remove (2) ¼-20 hex screws attaching lower moving motor bracket toward the rear. Apply frame to upper frame.
GENERAL FAULT FINDING GUIDE CAUTION - Repairs should only be carried out by a QUALIFIED AND FULLY TRAINED PERSON ! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM No electrical power Defective power cable House or building circuit breaker tripped Switch is turned on but power is intermittent to all Faulty electrical cable motor(s).
SUPERNOVA FAULT FINDING GUIDE CAUTION - Repairs should only be carried out by a QUALIFIED AND FULLY TRAINED PERSON ! PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE VACUUM VALVE Vacuum valve, item (8) has an air flow leak Vacuum valve out of adjustment causing seal, item (15), to be incorrectly positioned.
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SUPERNOVA VACUUM VALVE AND BRUSH MOTOR REVERSE SWITCH ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES VACUUM VALVE PULL CABLE ADJUSTMENT Drain the solution tank and remove the recovery bucket(s) from the machine. Make sure that the power cable is unplugged from the power socket. Shift the direction control lever arm to the up (backward) position. Open the motor housing by actuating the latch handle lever and locking screw(s) and lifting the motor housing from the front (for later models see instruction on page 13).
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SUPERNOVA 700 PARTS LIST REF. STOCK CODE PART NO. DESCRIPTION D02391 CLIP, ADAPTER RETAINER E02359 D02359 HOSE ADAPTER E02431 E02431 SEAL, VACUUM INTAKE D02373-1 SHAFT, LID PIVOT 3 ⅞” X 5/16” E02372 D02372 SPRING DOME PIVOT D010159 SPRING, SLIDE BLOCK E00491-1A 80491-1A VACUUM LID ASSEMBLY...
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REF. STOCK CODE PART NO. DESCRIPTION E00153 A00153 MALE RUN TEE ⅛” NPT X ¼”C E00132 A00132 90 ELBOW 1/8”MP X ¼”C E02532-1 G02537 SOLENOID, 1/8”NPT 220-240V E00152 A00152 BRANCH TEE, MALE 1/8”NPT E00055 A00055 NIPPLE, SHORT 1/8”NPT PC800111 11-800111 BUSHING, REDUCER, 3/8”...
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REF. STOCK CODE PART NO. DESCRIPTION E03434 E03434 SEAL, SLIDE BLOCK E00185-38A WIRE CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY, HANDLE, JUMPER E90001A B90001 FILTER EMI - RFI 250V NOT USED 00185-35A HARNESS, POWER CORD TO SWITCHES 240V B02195 INSULATOR, TERMINAL BLOCK 250V (TUV) B02190 TERMINAL BLOCK 250V (TUV) 00185-39A HARNESS, TERMINAL BLOCK TO EARTH POINT...
Declare that the product(s): Type(s): POLARIS / SUPERNOVA Model(s): SP500 / SP700 / SP800 / SP1200 / SN700 / SN800 / SN1200 Description: CARPET / FLOOR CLEANING MACHINES 220 - 240V 50Hz Have been manufactured in conformity with the following standards and specifications:...