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The Polaris and Supernova machines are
engineered and built to require a minimum of
maintenance. But like any machine, it does require
some care to keep it in optimum working condition.
Careful attention to these maintenance instructions
will give you maximum operating performance and
will increase the life expectancy of the machine.
To ensure a trouble-free machine, we strongly
advise the following preventative maintenance.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
The following should be carried out at the end of
each cleaning session.
POWER CABLE & PLUG
Check the condition of the power cable and plug.
Make sure all wires are correctly located and tightly
connected. If damaged, the power cable and plug
assembly must be replaced.
DO NOT ATTEMPT REPAIR.
Instruction for replacement of power cable with
combined plug (all machines)
!! CAUTION - ONLY QUALIFIED MAINTENANCE
PERSONNEL SHOULD ATTEMPT THE
FOLLOWING REPAIR
Should the power cable require replacement,
please follow the instructions below.
1.
The replacement cable and plug shall be of the
same specification as the original Prochem part
number BE4901 (3 core 1.5mm with 13Amp
sealed plug unit)
2.
Ensure that machine is disconnected from
electrical supply and open electrical housing by
means of tool required.
3.
Disconnect the live (brown), neutral (blue) and
earth (green/yellow) wires from the cable
terminal block by means of unscrewing the
terminal block wire clamp screws.
4.
Release the outer cable clamp next to the
terminal block by unscrewing the two securing
screws, then unscrew the outer cable gland to
release the cable which can then be pulled out
of the cable gland assembly.
5.
Insert the new cable through the gland, then
secure and clamp the outer cable by means of
tightening the outer cable gland and the two
securing screws next to the terminal block.
6.
Connect the live (brown), neutral (blue) and
earth (green/yellow) wires to the cable entry
gland terminal block by means of inserting the
wire conductors into the terminal block as
follows :-
The conductor of the wire coloured brown shall
be connected to the terminal marked (L), the
conductor of the wire coloured blue shall be
connected to the terminal marked (N) and the
conductor of the wire coloured green and
yellow shall be connected to the terminal
marked with the Earth symbol thus -
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE
7.
Ensure that all connections are secure and
close machine electrical housing and secure
with tool required.
SOLUTION TANK
Rinse the solution tank and pump through with a
solution of B109 Fibre & Fabric Rinse and warm
water. Check the solution tank filter and clean if
necessary. Unscrew bowl and rinse filter screen as
required.
RECOVERY BUCKET(S) & LID
Rinse with clean water and broad spectrum
disinfectant solution. Clean the vacuum filter
attached to the lid. Remove soil and lint build-up on
the outside and inside of the filter screen attached
to the lid. Lint should be cleaned off so that airflow
is not impeded. Check the lid seal (dome gasket)
and repair or replace to ensure a good seal on the
top of the bucket.
CLEANING HEAD, HAND TOOLS AND HOSES
Inspect the wand shoe, rotating brush, bottom cover
and hand tool for sharp edges or damage. Check
the spray jets for debris, correct alignment and
spray pattern. Clean if necessary using only a soft
bristle brush - DO NOT use metal or wire. Rinse
the upholstery tool vacuum hose with hot water to
prevent soil build-up.
Check all nuts and bolts and tighten if
necessary.
Pay particular attention to the base cover and
vacuum shoe securing screws.
Always keep the machine clean inside and out.
WARNING! FREEZING
PROTECTION
If your machine is exposed to freezing weather with
solution in the components, the solution will
FREEZE and in most cases SERIOUSLY DAMAGE
the machine. To avoid damage, consider the
following in the winter season. When the machine is
not in use, store it in a heated building and pump
out all the cleaning solution from the machine and
hand tool.
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