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Model 579

Carpetmaster

Operator's

Manual

Form No. 78045B     8/98

CLARKE TECHNOLOGY                                                         Printed in the U.S.A.

READ THIS BOOK
This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine.  Failure to read this
book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO machine could
result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to 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 directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.

For new books write to:  ALTO U.S. Inc.,  2100 Highway 265, Springdale,  Arkansas  72764.

 

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Summary of Contents for Carpetmaster 579

Page 1: ...chine 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 be...

Page 2: ...6 How To Clean The Foam Filter 7 How To Install The Micro Staphicidal Filter 7 How To Clean The Micro Staphicidal Filter 8 How To Check For Worn Brushes 8 How To Replace The Brush 8 How To Open The B...

Page 3: ...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 D...

Page 4: ...he highest setting CAUTION Be careful when cleaning long shag the car pet can go around the brush and slow or stop the brush How To UseYour MachineAsATank Type Vacuum Cleaner You can use your Carpetma...

Page 5: ...n 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 buil...

Page 6: ...on 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...

Page 7: ...he 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...

Page 8: ...ck 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 b...

Page 9: ...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 g...

Page 10: ...ld 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 m...

Page 11: ...he 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...

Page 12: ...06440 Plate Grounding 1 9 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 Mot...

Page 13: ...CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator s Manual 579 Carpetmaster Page 13 Notes...

Page 14: ...ARKE TECHNOLOGY Model 579 Upright Vacuum Drawing Upper Half 8 98 17 18 19 16 9 11 64 10 9 7 8 6 5 4 3 2 1 47 49 64 53 52 54 56 57 62 60 61 45 59 58 55 66 43 42 31 44 12 45 46 37 38 39 40 41 36 21 35 6...

Page 15: ...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 962957 Screw 10 16 x P...

Page 16: ...4 108 57 55 57 40 69 73 68 66 9 70 66 82 64 63 82 67 71 57 72 75 82 76 82 78 9 113 61 52 53 54 51 50 9 55 56 57 58 82 79 80 81 85 74 47 48 49 9 25 43 44 45 82 42 40 41 39 38 9 37 36 35 34 33 32 9 46 9...

Page 17: ...5140 Lever Switch 1 52 920256 Nut 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 Descriptio...

Page 18: ...Notes...

Page 19: ...rway 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 75...

Page 20: ...air 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 withi...

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