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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual  579 Carpetmaster

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Operator Safety Instructions ................................................................................................... 3

How to Prepare The Machine For Operation:

How To Adjust The Brush .......................................................................................... 4
How To Use Your Machine As A Tank Type Vacuum Cleaner .................................... 4
Instructions For Connection To The Power Supply & Electrical Ground .................... 5
Extension Cords ....................................................................................................... 5

How To Operate Your Machine:

How To Start The Machine ........................................................................................ 6
How To Stop The Machine ......................................................................................... 6
Circuit Breaker ......................................................................................................... 6

Maintenance:

How To Clean The Filter Bags .................................................................................... 6
How To Clean The Foam Filter ................................................................................... 7
How To Install The Micro-Staphicidal

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 Filter ............................................................... 7

How To Clean The  Micro-Staphicidal

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 Filter .............................................................. 8

How To Check For Worn Brushes ............................................................................. 8
How To Replace The Brush ........................................................................................ 8
How To Open The Bottom Cover ................................................................................ 8
How To Clean The Air Tunnel ..................................................................................... 9
How To Adjust The Brush Drive Belt ........................................................................... 9
How To Remove The Drive Motor ............................................................................... 10
Maintenance Of The Vacuum Motor ........................................................................... 10
How To Check The Commutator And The Carbon Brushes ........................................ 10
How To Correct Problems In The Machine ................................................................. 11

Drawings and Parts List:

Model 579 Wiring Diagram and Electrical Schematic ................................................ 12
Model 579 Upper-Half Drawing .................................................................................. 14
Model 579 Upper-Half Parts List ................................................................................ 15
Model 579 Lower-Half Drawing .................................................................................. 16
Model 579 Lower-Half Parts List ................................................................................ 17

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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