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Tornado MARATHON 2000 Operation & Service Manual

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TORNADO
INDUSTRIES
7401 W. LAWRENCE AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60706
(708) 867-5100 FAX (708) 867-6968
www.tornadovac.com
TORNADO
MARATHON 2000
FORWARD ONLY EXTRACTOR
CATALOG NO.
98190 (115V, 60HZ)
OPERATIONS/SERVICE MANUAL
Form No. L8190AD
FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
â
ã2001 Tornado
Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

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  • Page 1 ® TORNADO INDUSTRIES 7401 W. LAWRENCE AVENUE CHICAGO, IL 60706 (708) 867-5100 FAX (708) 867-6968 www.tornadovac.com TORNADO MARATHON 2000 FORWARD ONLY EXTRACTOR CATALOG NO. 98190 (115V, 60HZ) OPERATIONS/SERVICE MANUAL Form No. L8190AD FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY â ã2001 Tornado Industries, Inc. All rights reserved.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    S t a n d a r d W a r r a n t y P r o g r a m * 10 Years: All plastic tanks and rotationally-molded bodies 2 Years: Parts and Labor on all Tornado and Tornado/Karcher cleaning equipment ** 1 Year: Warranty on batteries, one full year, not pro-rated.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMMERCIAL USE WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY: Do not leave machine when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
  • Page 4 This machine will assure years of satisfactory service if operated and maintained according to recommendations in the manual. If additional information is needed, please contact your local distributor or call: TORNADO INDUSTRIES, INC. 7401 W. LAWRENCE AVE. CHICAGO, IL 60706...
  • Page 5 GENERAL PRECAUTIONS • Make sure the machine is plugged into an electrical outlet with the same voltage and frequency rating as shown on the nameplate of the machine. Do not attempt to plug a 115 volt machine in a 230 volt outlet. •...

  • Page 6: Grounding Instructions

    ELECTRICAL This machine operates on a standard, 15AMP,115 volt AC circuit and has a grounded plug.* Make sure the machine is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No ungrounded adapter should be used with this machine. *Special voltage models available.
  • Page 7 STRAIN RELIEF Attaching the strain relief/cord retainer to the 50’ power cord. 1. Make a loop in power cord approximately 12” from receptacle end. 2. Slide cord loop through slot in retainer and over retainer arm. Pull slack cord back through slot to secure. Attach retainer to handle. EXTENSION CORD If an extension cord is used, the wire size must be at least one size larger, (12-3) than the power cord on the machine.

  • Page 8: Cleaning Tips

    CLEANING TIPS • Check the condition of the carpeting. If the carpet is loose, heavily soiled, stained, spotted or badly worn, point this out to the person in charge. • Locate an inconspicuous spot on the area to be cleaned. Test carpet for colorfastness before proceeding.

  • Page 9: Machine Specifications

    MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ELECTRICAL : 115 V, 15 A, 60 HZ. DURABLE EXTENSION CORD : 75’ DRIVE SYSTEM : TRANSAXLE W/ VARIABLE SPEED, (0-100 FT/MIN) VACUUM MOTOR: 3 STAGE, 1 HP., 120 CFM VACUUM SHOE : 22” WIDE, CAST ALUMINUM, ADJUSTABLE, FLOATING ARM BRUSH : 19”...

  • Page 10: Operation Instructions

    OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Main Controls: Your extractor is equipped with (4) main switches, which control the spray bar, the brush motor, the vacuum motor and the main power. The main switch must be activated before operating the transaxle drive. The machine will glide easily across the floor when pushed forward (without power).
  • Page 11 Set Up and Operation: Your Marathon is shipped complete and ready for carpet cleaning. This style of machine is sometimes referred to as a self-contained extractor, since everything is included in the body of the extractor. 1. Install recovery tank cover to the top of the tank and connect the suction hose to the cover.

  • Page 12: Daily Maintenance

    12. As you are cleaning, monitor the water level in the recovery tank cover. An overflow of water in the recovery tank can damage the vacuum motor. Always be aware of this water level. 13.The recovery tank can be drained by removing the drain hose from its support clip and removing the drain plug.

  • Page 13: Periodic Maintenance

    If not, the hose can become crushed and you will not get good airflow from the vacuum nozzle. • Be sure to use Tornado genuine parts and service is provided by an authorized Tornado Service Center. Use of non-O.E.M. parts will void the warranty.

  • Page 14: Trouble Shooting Table

    Trouble Shooting Table: Problem Solution No Power, Nothing Works * Plug in Cord, Check Circuit Breakers * Activate Main Power Switch * Check For Loose Wiring * Call Service Machine Will Not Move Forward * Reset Circuit Breaker * Turn Speed Control Knob Clockwise * Call Service Brush Does Not Rotate * Reset Circuit Breaker...

  • Page 15: Main Assembly

    MAIN ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 16: Upper Tank Assembly

    UPPER TANK ASSEMBLY (REF. #30642)

  • Page 18: Lower Tank Assembly

    LOWER TANK ASSEMBLY (REF. #98190)
  • Page 19 LOWER TANK ASSEMBLY (REF. #98190)

  • Page 20: Control Panel Assembly

    CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (REF. # 30644)
  • Page 21 CONTROL PANEL ASSEMBLY (REF. # 30644)

  • Page 22: Brush Assembly

    BRUSH ASSEMBLY (REF. # 30643)

  • Page 24: Pump Assembly

    PUMP ASSEMBLY (REF. # 30645)

  • Page 25: Recovery Dome Assembly

    RECOVERY DOME ASSEMBLY (REF. # 30646)

  • Page 26: Wiring Diagram

    WIRING DIAGRAM (REF. # 30702)

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