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ALTO

® 

 PRODUCT SUPPORT BRANCHES

  PRODUCTION FACILITIES

ALTO Danmark A/S, Aalborg

Blytaekkervej 2
DK-9000 Aalborg
+45 72 18 21 00

ALTO Danmark A/S, Hadsund

Industrikvarteret
DK-9560 Hadsund
+45 72 18 21 00

  SALES SUBSIDIARIES

ALTO Canada Ltd., Rexdale Ontario

24 Constellation Ct.
(416) 675-5830

ALTO Overseas Inc., Sydney (Australia)

1B/8 Resolution Drive
Caringbah NSW 2229
+61 2 9524 6122

ALTO Cleaning Systems Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore

No. 17 Link Road
Singapore 619034
+65 268 1006

ALTO Deutschland GmbH, Bellenberg (Germany)

Guido-Oberdorfer-Straße 2-8
89287 Bellenberg
+49 0180 5 37 37 37

ALTO Cleaning Systems (UK) Ltd., Penrith

Gilwilly Industrial Estate
Penrith
Cumbria CA11 9BN
+44 1768 868 995

ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg

B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald
F-67036 Strasbourg
Cedex 2
+33 3 8828 8400

ALTO Nederland B.V. Vianen

Stuartweg 4C
NL-4131 NJ Vianen
+31 347 324000

ALTO Sverige AB, Molndal (Sweden)

Aminogatan 18
Box 4029
S-431 04 Molndal
+46 31 706 73 00

ALTO Norge A/S, Oslo (Norway)

Bjornerudveien 24
N-1266
+47 2275 1770

CLARKE TECHNOLOGY

 AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY

 A.L. COOK TECHNOLOGY

Customer Service Headquarters and Factory

2100 Highway 265

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

(501) 750-1000

Technical Service

1-800-356-7274

U. S. A.  Locations

European  Locations

   HEAD OFFICE

ALTO U.S. Inc., St. Louis, Missouri

16253 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 200
Chesterfield, Missouri 63017-1725

  PRODUCTION FACILITIES

ALTO U.S. Inc., Springdale, Arkansas

2100 Highway 265
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
(501) 750-1000
Customer Service - 1-800-253-0367
Technical Service - 1-800-356-7274

ALTO U.S. Inc., Bowling Green, Ohio 43402

1100 Haskins

  SERVICE FACILITIES

ALTO U.S. Inc., Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072

150 Commerce Road
(201) 460-4774

ALTO U.S. Inc., Elk Grove, Illinois 60007

2280 Elmhurst Road
(847) 956-7900

ALTO U.S. Inc., Denver, Colorado 80204

1955 West 13th Ave.
(303) 623-4367

ALTO U.S. Inc., Houston, Texas 77040

7215 North Gessner Road

  SALES AND SERVICE FACILITIES

ALTO U.S. Inc., Madison Heights, Michigan 48071-0158

29815 John R.
(810) 544-6300

ALTO U.S. Inc., Marietta, Georgia 30062

1355 West Oak Common Lane
(770) 973-5225

Summary of Contents for 577 Carpetmaster

Page 1: ...gan 48906 Fax 517 484 9836 Email CustServe Michco com Web site www Michco Com Parts Web site www FloorMachineParts Com Order Parts on Line at www FloorMachineParts Com Directly to Parts Service By Email Shop Michco com By Fax 517 702 2041 By Voice Use numbers above Serving the Cleaning Industry Since 1922 Notice All copyrighted material remains property of original owners all trademarks are proper...

Page 2: ... the machine or to other property could occur as well You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it If you or your operator s cannot read English have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine Si Ud o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina All dire...

Page 3: ... The Filter Bags 4 How To Clean The Foam Filter 5 How To Install The Micro Staphicidal Filter 5 How To Clean The Micro Staphicidal Filter 6 How To Check For Worn Brushes 6 How To Replace The Brush 6 How To Open The Bottom Cover 6 How To Clean The Air Tunnel 7 How To Adjust The Brush Drive Belt 7 How To Remove The Drive Motor 8 Maintenance Of The Vacuum Motor 8 How To Check The CommutatorAnd The Ca...

Page 4: ...g injury DANGER Machines can cause an explosion when operated near flammable materials and vapors Do not use this machine with or near fuels grain dust solvents thinners or other flammable materials DANGER Using a machine with a damaged power cord could result in an electrocution Do not use the machine if the power cord is damaged To prevent damage to the power cord do not let the brush touch the ...

Page 5: ...e highest setting CAUTION Be careful when cleaning long shag the carpet can go around the brush and slow or stop the brush How To Use Your Machine As A Tank Type Vacuum Cleaner You can use your Carpetmaster as a tank type vacuum cleaner to clean overhead and hard to reach areas Get extension tubes hoses wands and attachments from your Clarke Technology dealer To attach the accessories to your Carp...

Page 6: ...in Figure 4 is not available have one installed by an electrical contractor Do not use an adapter WARNING To prevent possible electric shock protect the machine from rain Keep the machine in a dry building WARNING To prevent possible electric shock always use a 3 wire electrical system connected to the electrical ground For maximum protection against elec trical shock use a circuit that is pro tec...

Page 7: ...ion in the machine the brush drive motor will stop To restart the motor follow this procedure 1 Make sure the handle is in the upright position 2 Remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet 3 Put the machine on its side so that the right side is up 4 If there is an obstruction remove the obstruction 5 Put the machine in the upright position 6 Put the electrical plug in the electrical out...

Page 8: ...the bag is clean fasten the clip 7 Slide the inlet seal over the standpipe 8 Close the front cover How To Clean The Foam Filter A foam filter is on the base of the vacuum motor See figure 8 The filter helps to prevent dust and debris from entering the vacuum motor Wash the foam filter every week To remove the filter slide it off the motor housing CAUTION Make sure the foam filter is completely dry...

Page 9: ...eck for worn brushes follow this procedure 1 Put the machine on its side so that the right side is up 2 Check the bristles make sure the bristles are not shorter than 5 16 inch See figure 10 3 If the bristles are shorter than 5 16 inch replace the brush How to Replace The Brush The brush has a chevron design The brush has two halves fas tened to a steel tube by screws To remove the worn brushes do...

Page 10: ...t of the machine to loosen the belt Move the motor toward the back of the machine to tighten the belt 3 The tension of the belt is correct when you can push the belt 1 8 inch to 3 16 inch at the belt guard 14 lbs pres sure if you use a belt tension gauge 4 Tighten the four screws that hold the motor Turn the belt by hand to make sure the belt is aligned on the pulleys To adjust the alignment of th...

Page 11: ...old the motor baffle The motor baffle is at the rear of the machine 2 Removethebaffle 3 Remove the wire clip mounting screw and the grounding mounting screw 4 Remove the wire nuts 5 Remove the vacuum motor mounting screws 6 Remove the motor from the tank 7 Inspect the commutator Take the machine to a ClarkeTech nology Authorized Repair Location if you see any of the following conditions a Small ho...

Page 12: ...the hose from the stand hose pipe tube 2 Remove the obstruction 4 There is an obstruction in the 1 Check the air tunnel air tunnel 2 Replace the gasket if it is worn or broken 5 The tank gasket is worn or broken 1 Check the entire gasket top bot tom and sides where the front tank seals against the rear tank 2 Replace the gasket if it is worn or broken 6 The brush does not turn clockwise 1 Return t...

Page 13: ...606440 Plate Grounding 1 9 u 41954A Cord Asm Vac Motor 1 Ref Part No Description Qty 10 912294 Lead Asm 1 11 12 912262 Switch Accessory 1 13 990716 Tape Electrical 1 14 44900A Motor Vac 120V 1 44901A Motor Vac 220V 1 15 912263 Circuit Breaker 120V 1 912270 Circuit Breaker 220V 1 CAUTION Repairs by qualified personnel only ARHTUNG Reparaturen nur durch facharbeiter PRECAUCION Reparations par person...

Page 14: ...CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 13 Notes ...

Page 15: ...CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 14 CLARKETECHNOLOGY Model 577 Upright Vacuum Drawing Upper Half 3 00 69 65 ...

Page 16: ...Vac Can 1 35 44900A Motor Vacuum 120V 1 44901A Motor Vacuum 220V 1 Ref Part No Description Qty 36 623443 Gasket Vacuum Motor 1 37 627680 Seal O Ring 1 38 603341 Flange Retainer 1 39 u 85517A Screw 10 24 x 2 40 602041 Clamp Hose 1 41 604140 Hose Standpipe 1 42 61200A Bracket Asm Pivot 1 43 85810A Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 2 44 609040 Tube Asm Handle LH 1 45 u 962546 Screw 10 24 x Rd Hd 2 46 605147 Label ...

Page 17: ...CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 16 CLARKETECHNOLOGY Model 577 Upright Vacuum Drawing Lower Half 3 00 9 32 84 84 108 112 11 ...

Page 18: ...5 16 18 Hex 2 53 980652 Washer 5 16 Lock 2 54 61181A Bracket Cover Caster 1 55 629780 Wheel 2 56 38700A Spacer Wheel 1 57 38701A Spacer Wheel 4 Ref Part No Description Qty 58 607041 Pivot Wheel Right Hand 1 59 NI Plate Model Serial 120V 1 NI Plate Model Serial 220V 1 60 61 629770 Caster 2 62 46712A Strain Relief 1 63 61007A Brace Lever Assembly 1 64 607741 Shaft Lever Release 1 65 66 920110 Nut ES...

Page 19: ...NOTES ...

Page 20: ... 31 706 73 00 ALTO Norge A S Oslo Norway Bjornerudveien 24 N 1266 47 2275 1770 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY A L COOK TECHNOLOGY Customer Service Headquarters and Factory 2100 Highway 265 Springdale Arkansas 72764 501 750 1000 Technical Service 1 800 356 7274 U S A Locations European Locations HEAD OFFICE ALTO U S Inc St Louis Missouri 16253 Swingley Ridge Road Suite 200 Chesterfie...

Page 21: ...ir location Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser c Clarke Technology will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reason able time after receipt of the product Clarke Technology s liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and or replacement of parts and is given to purchaser in lieu of ...

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