Operating Instructions for the Crusader 3000B Spotter
1.
Filling the Spotter with cleaning solution:
a. Release the front and rear draw latch and lift off the upper recovery tank.
b. Add the water and the chemicals to the lower (solution) tank.
c.
Replace the upper (recovery) tank on top of the lower (solution) tank and latch both the
front and rear latches.
2.
To operate the Spotter:
a.
Attach the solution hose feed line to the female quick disconnect on the front of the
spotter.
b.
Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum inlet on the recovery tank at the top of the spotter.
c.
The switch at the rear of the spotter has three (3) positions. When the switch is placed in
the up position both the pump and the vacuum motor will run. When the switch is placed
in the center position, the entire unit is turned off. When the switch is placed in the down
position, only the pump will run. This switch position (down) is typically used for pre-
spraying or spotting the carpet prior to vacuuming up the solution.
d.
When you turn the pump on, (or the pump and the vacuum on), it takes the pump a few
seconds to prime and start spraying. You may have to hold the trigger on the hand tool or
the wand for a few seconds before it starts to spray out the solution.
e.
Be sure you never let the pump run when there is no solution in the tank, as the pump will
burn out and this is NOT covered under warranty.
3.
Cleaning the unit and Storage:
a.
To empty the recovery tank, first remove the vacuum hose. Then release both the front
and rear latches and lift off the top recovery tank.
b.
Pour out the dirty solution through the vacuum inlet. This is of course after you have
removed the vacuum hose from the inlet and the recovery tank from the bottom solution
tank.
c.
When you are finished using the spotter, unscrew the clear plastic access cover on the
recovery tank and flush out any residual dirt and allow it to dry out. Also, be sure to
empty out any extra solution from the solution tank and allow it to dry out before
replacing the recovery tank on the unit and putting it in storage. Be sure to always store
the unit and it’s accessories in a place where it is above freezing. If the unit and/or hand
tool/wands freeze, this could cause damage to the pump and other internal components.
4.
Trouble Shooting:
a.
If the pump doesn’t spray make sure you have enough solution in the bottom tank to
cover the small screen filter. This is the inlet where chemicals flow to the pump so it
must be submersed in solution. Also make sure that the solution hose connector is pushed
all the way into the female connector on the spotter and that the jet on the hand tool or
wand is not plugged.
b.
Place the switch in the “pump only” position and listen to see if you can hear the pump
running.
c.
Depress the trigger on the hand tool or wand so that the air can be released and the
solution is allowed to flow.
d.
If the vacuum recovery is weak:
