Prochem SP500 POLARIS 500 Operating & Maintenance Instructions

Polaris & supernova upright carpet & floor soil extractor

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Polaris & Supernova
UPRIGHT CARPET & FLOOR SOIL EXTRACTOR
SAFETY, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE
MODELS:
CAUTION – READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE
Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12
INSTRUCTIONS
SP500 POLARIS 500
SP700 POLARIS 700
SP800 POLARIS 800
SP1200 POLARIS 1200
SN700 SUPERNOVA 700
SN800 SUPERNOVA 800
SN1200 SUPERNOVA 1200
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  • Page 1 Polaris & Supernova UPRIGHT CARPET & FLOOR SOIL EXTRACTOR SAFETY, OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS MODELS: SP500 POLARIS 500 SP700 POLARIS 700 SN700 SUPERNOVA 700 SP800 POLARIS 800 SN800 SUPERNOVA 800 SP1200 POLARIS 1200 SN1200 SUPERNOVA 1200 CAUTION – READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE Polaris &...
  • Page 2: Machine Data

    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.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    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...
  • Page 4 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...
  • Page 5: Warranty

    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.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Instructions

    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.
  • Page 7: Important Operating Instructions

    ! 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.
  • Page 8: General Operating Instructions

    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...
  • Page 9: Practical Cleaning

    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.
  • Page 10 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.
  • Page 11: Accessories & Chemicals

    & 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.
  • Page 12: General Maintenance

    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.
  • Page 13: Weekly Maintenance

    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...
  • Page 14 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.
  • Page 15: General Fault Finding

    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).
  • Page 16: Supernova Fault Finding & Adjustment

    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.
  • Page 17 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).
  • Page 18: Polaris 500 & 700 / Supernova 700 Parts List

    POLARIS 500, POLARIS 700 & SUPERNOVA 700 PARTS LIST MAIN BODY ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 18 of 45...
  • Page 19 POLARIS 500 & 700 BRUSH HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 19 of 45...
  • Page 20 SUPERNOVA 700 BRUSH HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 20 of 45...
  • Page 21 POLARIS 500, POLARIS 700 & SUPERNOVA 700 MOTOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 21 of 45...
  • Page 22 POLARIS 500, POLARIS 700 & SUPERNOVA 700 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 22 of 45...
  • Page 23 SUPERNOVA 700 VACUUM VALVE ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 23 of 45...
  • Page 24 POLARIS 500 & 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 7/8” x 5/16” E02372 D02372 SPRING DOME PIVOT & SLIDE BLOCK E00491-1A 80491-1A VACUUM LID ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 25 REF. STOCK CODE PART NO. DESCRIPTION E00654 J00654 HOSE, EXHAUST 2” D02394 DUCT, COOLING AIR D02397 FRAME UPPER E82535A 82535A WHEEL ASSEMBLY E02305 C02305 CAP, PUSH-ON ½” K00674 BUSHING D02398 AXLE, WHEEL 81331A MUFFLER KIT 82291A VACUUM MOTOR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY F00463 LOOM, CORRUGATED LA4503P...
  • Page 26 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...
  • Page 27 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”...
  • Page 28 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...
  • Page 29: Polaris / Supernova 800 & 1200 Parts List

    POLARIS & SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 PARTS LIST MAIN BODY ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 29 of 45...
  • Page 30 POLARIS 800 & 1200 BRUSH HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 30 of 45...
  • Page 31 SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 BRUSH HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 31 of 45...
  • Page 32 POLARIS & SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 MOTOR HOUSING ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 32 of 45...
  • Page 33 POLARIS 800 & 1200 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 33 of 45...
  • Page 34 SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 HANDLE ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 34 of 45...
  • Page 35 SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 VACUUM VALVE ASSEMBLY Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 35 of 45...
  • Page 36 POLARIS 800 & 1200 PARTS LIST REF. STOCK CODE PART NO. DESCRIPTION D02391 CLIP, ADAPTER RETAINER STEEL E02359 D02359 HOSE ADAPTER, ALUMINIUM E02341 E02431 SEAL, VACUUM INTAKE, NEOPRENE D02373 SHAFT, LID PIVOT 4 7/16” x 5/16” E02372 D02372 SPRING DOME PIVOT & SLIDE BLOCK E00491-1 80491A DOME (VACUUM LID) ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 37 REF. STOCK CODE PART NO. DESCRIPTION AD00418 D00418-14 AXLE, WHEEL E00790 80790A MUFFLER KIT 82291A VACUUM MOTOR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY F00463 LOOM, CORRUGATED LA4503P 117148-13 VACUUM MOTOR, 2 STAGE 220-240V REVERSE FAN K00725 CAP, LATCH HANDLE (EARLY MODEL) 82355A LATCH HANDLE ASSEMBLY (EARLY MODEL) C02310 CAP SCREW, HEX HEAD ¼”-20 X 1 ¼”...
  • Page 38 SUPERNOVA 800 & 1200 PARTS LIST REF. STOCK CODE PART NO. DESCRIPTION D02391 CLIP, ADAPTER RETAINER STEEL E02359 D02359 HOSE ADAPTER, ALUMINIUM E02341 E02431 SEAL, VACUUM INTAKE, NEOPRENE D02373 SHAFT, LID PIVOT 4 7/16” X 5/16” E02372 D02372 SPRING DOME PIVOT D03375 SPRING, SLIDE BLOCK E00491-1...
  • Page 39 REF. STOCK CODE PART NO. DESCRIPTION E02514 82514A WHEEL ASSEMBLY E02305 C02305 CAP, PUSH-ON ½” K00674 BUSHING NYLON ½” AD00418 D00418-14 AXLE, WHEEL E00790 80790A MUFFLER KIT 82291A VACUUM MOTOR MOUNTING ASSEMBLY F00463 LOOM, CORRUGATED LA4503P 117148-13 VACUUM MOTOR, 2 STAGE 220-240V REVERSE FAN K00725 CAP, LATCH HANDLE 82355A...
  • Page 40 REF. STOCK CODE PART NO. DESCRIPTION 82202A RECTIFIER, FISH PAPER ASSEMBLY E00657 J00657 CLAMP, 2 ⅛ x 2 ⅜ E00621 J00621 HOSE, AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY 5” 803364A SLIDE, VACUUM VALVE ASSEMBLY 83348A BRACKET, FRONT, PULL CABLE ASSEMBLY 82172A SWITCH BRACKET ASSEMBLY E02172 B02172 SWITCH, MOTOR REVERSE...
  • Page 41: Pump Parts List

    PUMP PARTS LIST SHURFLO PUMP 8000 SERIES, BY-PASS REF. STOCK CODE PART NO. DESCRIPTION COMPLETE HEAD ASSEMBLY, BY-PASS PRESSURE SWITCH ASSEMBLY ( NOT FITTED) CHECK VALVE COMPONENTS (NOT AVAILABLE) SH5205 94-379-01 UPPER HOUSING PC809337 94-391-26 BY-PASS VALVE AND DISCHARGE VALVE ASSEMBLY VALVE PLATE ASSEMBLY (NOT AVAILABLE) SH5203 94-385-30...
  • Page 42: Hand Tool Parts List

    HAND TOOL PARTS LIST AC1021 Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 42 of 45...
  • Page 43: Wiring Diagrams

    WIRING DIAGRAMS Polaris & Supernova Manual.doc 1/1/12 Page 43 of 45...
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  • Page 45: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    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:...

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