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HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION
To prepare the machine for operation, follow this proce-
dure:
1. Connect the vacuum hose to the hose connector
on the extractor and to the end of the vacuum tube
on the floor tool. See Figure 1 D, E
2. Connect the solution hose to the extractor and the
floor tool. To fasten the quick disconnect fitting,
slide the knurled collar on the female coupling
away from the opening. Push the male coupling
into the female coupling. See figure 3 A & B
WARNING:
Do not use water that is hotter than
120°F (48°C).
3. Before moving the extractor onto the carpet, put
clean hot water into the solution tank.
4. Add a cleaning chemical, such as Clarkare
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Extrac-
tor Concentrate, to the hot water. For the correct
amount, follow the directions shown on the con-
tainer.
Set-Up
WARNING:
We recommend that you use liquied
cleaning chemicals. Powder can dam-
age machine. Powders can cause
build-up in the lines, heater, pump,
quick disconnects, etc., all of which
would void the warranty on those items.
A pH of 7-9 is strongly recommended
to avoid damage and premature wear
to the pump, which would void the
warranty.
Fill the holding tank with clear water and the detergent of your
choice. Mix well. Although this machine is designed to
supply instant hot water, the addition of warm or hot water to
the holding tank is beneficial and will reduce pre-heat times..
A. Plug in cord #1 (vac and pump), identified by the 4" long
red band on the end of the cord. Attach the priming hose
to the machine (on 300 HV only). Turn the pump on and
set the switch to the upholstery setting. Run until the
pump is fully primed, then turn off the pump. Remove the
priming hose and attach the cleaning hoses and tool.
B. Turn on the pump and spray through the cleaning tool for
a few seconds to fill the lines with solution.
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C. Plug in cord #2. Turn the "Heat" switch on; wait two
minutes for the heat exchanger to reach operating tem-
perature. You may now begin cleaning. It will take about
10 seconds for the initial heat to reach the wand. The
"Mode" light will turn on when the heat exchanger is
actively heating. (See Figure 5 on next page 8)
CAUTION:
If both cords are plugged into the same
circuit breaker, the breaker may blow
when operating with the heater on.
Figure 3A
Figure 3B
