MACHINE OPERATION86037520 05/01/07 3-3PRE-RUN INSPECTION1. Check all fittings and connectors for properassembly.2. Check all hoses for leaks. Repair or replace anydamaged hoses.3. Check power cord(s) for any damage. Ifdamaged, replace.EQUIPMENT SET-UP1. Plug power cord from machine into properlygrounded wall outlet.2. Turn vacuum motor switch on and off to makesure there is electrical power at machine.3. Connect vac hose to machine. Slide the swivelcuff over the outlet on the tank.4. Connect the hose to your machine and wand.Pull back the knurled collar on the quickdisconnect coupler and push onto the connectionon the chassis. To avoid leaks, check to be thata positive connection was made.5. Using a clean container, fill the solution tank withclean hot water. Mix in a non-foaming cleaningconcentrate for use in hot water extractionmachines, following the manufacture’sinstructions printed on container.NOTE: When using a powder cleaner, pre-mix withhot water in a clean container before adding to thesolution tank.6. Turn pump and vacuum switch(s) to the onposition.7. Start cleaning.EMPTYING AND CLEANINGAlways use defoamer if foaming occurs. Foamwill suspend large particles that may damagevacuum(s) as well as allow liquid into the vacuummotor(s) without activating the float shutoff.1. Before proceeding, make certain that the nozzleis functioning properly.a. To check, hold the wand about one footabove the surface to be cleaned and openthe wand valve. A full spray should beobserved from the nozzle.b. If the nozzle is not showing a full spraypattern, adjust nozzle for proper pattern,clean, or replace nozzle.2. Normally, chemical is applied on the push strokeof the wand when cleaning. Vacuuming is doneon the pull stroke. For heavily soiled carpets thewand may be used in a scrubbing manner,applying chemical in both the push and pullstroke.3. When cleaning, keep the working opening (wandmouth) flat on the surface being cleaned. Keepthe wand moving when the valve is open.4. The shutoff float inside the vacuum tank willimpede the vacuum flow when the vacuum tankis full.When this occurs, empty the vacuum tank byopening the dump valve and dispose of the wastein a proper manner.5. Once the vacuum tank has been emptied, youmay once again proceed with cleaning