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CX-15 ROTARY CARPET EXTRACTOR OPERATOR’S MANUAL Hydro-Force 4282 South 590 West Salt Lake City, UT 84123 801-268-2673 801-268-3856 FAX LMANAW115 Revised: 08-26-2014...
Years of experience, engineering, and planning have gone into the design and manufacturing of the CX-15. We take a great deal of pride in the CX-15; our goal is no less than your complete satisfaction.
**See Operation Procedure Section on page 6 for the definition of Kick Angle. RESIDENTIAL SPRAY BAR COMMERCIAL SPRAY BAR Additional / Optional Equipment Hydro-Force Pro Solution Hose 1/4” x 25’ Blue: (w/o Quick Connects) AH170 Hydro-Force Pro Solution Hose 1/4” x 50’ Blue: (w/o Quick Connects) AH176 Hydro-Force Pro Solution Hose 1/4”...
• Freezing of water in this tool will cause damage. The CX-15 must be protected from freezing temperature. Store, transport, and use this equipment only in temperatures well above freezing. (32ºF or 0ºC). If you suspect the CX-15 has been frozen, do not try to operate until you are sure it has thawed completely.
Angle is a major factor along with the spray jet and water pressure in determining the cleaning area covered by the CX-15. A Kick Angle of 0° points straight down. A jet with a wide spray pattern can be used with a 0°...
2. Water Pressure & Flow Requirements: The solution pump providing the water pressure to operate the CX-15 requires the following: Adjust your system solution pressure for the best cleaning performance on the type of carpet you will be cleaning. Required Pump Flow & Pressure: 1.80gpm @ 800psi Recommended pressure for Residential Spray Bar on Cut Loop Carpet –...
The handle stop’s purpose is to allow forward movement with the CX-15. On some carpet types, because of pile type, or lay of the nap, the CX-15 is unable to be pushed forward. The design of the glide permits extreme water removal when moving backwards, but can sometimes “suck down” when moving forward.
Turn the extractor solution pump off. b. Squeeze the trigger of the CX-15 Spray Gun to release the pressure. c. Pull the CX-15 over the area where the jets sprayed when the pressure was released to recover the water.
Hydro-Force CX-15 Problem Cause Solution No water Solution Hose not connected Connect Solution hose to CX-15 Spraying Ball Valve Closed on Solution Hose Open Ball Valve Spray Gun Valve Stuck Shut Repair or replace Spray Gun Valve Defective Quick Connect...
Section Maintenance Proper maintenance is required to keep the CX-15 operating properly, prevent downtime and to extend the life of your equipment. WARNING: Disconnect solution hose before performing any service or maintenance inside machine base, spray gun valve or solution filter.
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Cleaning the Solution Filter: A dirty or clogged Solution Filter on the CX-15 will reduce the flow rate of water to the spray jets. This will reduce the cleaning effectiveness of the CX-15 and prevent the Spray Bar from spinning at the proper speed.
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Inspecting & Changing the Glide Plate: With normal use, the Glide Plate will last for years, but as the carpet contact point for the CX-15, over time, the Glide Plate may wear out or get damaged. Before each job, inspect the Glide Plate. Look for and remove any debris or grit which may be imbedded in the Glide Plate surface.
Hold the CX-15 over a bucket to collect the water & anti-freeze sprayed from the tool. Squeeze the trigger on the CX-15 Spray gun to spray water from the tool and continue to spray until you see anti-freeze being sprayed from the CX-15 jets.
Section PARTS Drawings Used to Identify Parts for your CX-15 Spray Gun – 100010 DETAIL - SEE PAGE 20 Label CX-15 Handle – LBAW115H Gun Handle – NA031B DETAIL - SEE PAGE 19 H H H H YDRO• YDRO• YDRO•FORCE YDRO•...
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Spray Gun – 100010 Gun Handle – NA031B DETAIL - SEE PAGE 19 DETAIL - SEE PAGE 20 NM6026 - CX-15 Solution Hose Assembly NM5778 – Grommet NM6008 - Handle Weldment NM6000 – MAIN BODY HANDLE MOUNTS SWIVEL & JET BAR DETAIL –...
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NM4080 – Screw 10-32 x 1-5/8” SS BHSOC NM4028 – Nut 10-32 Nylock Spray Gun – 100010 (Modified for three mounting screws) NM6008 – CX-15 Handle Weldment Gun Handle – No Valve & No screws – NA031B (Modified for three mounting screws)
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NM6012 6-18 x 7/16” Thread Forming SS Screw (Qty 9) Handle Mounts NM6000 Main Body Wheel Mounts NM6004 Glide Plate NM5435 6-32 x 7/16” PPH SS Screw (Qty 6) NM6002 Vac Front Wheel Mounts Handle Mounts Swivel Mount NM6002 Vac Front NM6004 Glide Plate NM5435 6-32 x 7/16”...
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LABEL CX-15 FRONT – LBAW115F NM6000 Main Body NM6002 Vac Front CX•15 NM6012 6-18 x 7/16” Thread Forming SS Screw (Qty 9) NM6004 Glide Plate NM5435 6-32 x 7/16” PPH SS Screw (Qty 6)
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NM6002 VAC FRONT NM6000 MAIN BODY NM5645 - ROTARY WASHER WITH PEM NUTS NM6006 WHEEL PKLF01 1/8” MALE QUICK CONNECT NX105 SWIVEL NM6004 GLIDE PLATE JET BAR: COMMERCIAL – NM6024 RESIDENTIAL – NM6022 NM5645 - ROTARY WASHER WITH PEM NUTS NM5642 –...
Section Limited Warranty Your Hydro-Force CX-15 Rotary Carpet Extractor is designed to give you years of reliable service. If a problem should arise use the troubleshooting section in the operation manual to diagnose and correct the problem if possible. If you are unable to determine the cause or solution to the problem contact your distributor or Hydro-Force for assistance.
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