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DO NOT vacuum when the brush unit is in the FOAM Cleaning With Your Aridex
position because the same air used to vacuum is also
being used to make foam. Using the vacuum while
Turn the power unit switch to the ON position.
generating foam will restrict air flow and result in
reduced foam output.
Turn the brush unit switch to the FOAM position.
The brush unit runs in either the ON (dry) or FOAM Apply foam to about 3 sq.ft. (.3 sq.m.) of fabric
position. You may switch back and forth freely from (about the size of a cushion) and brush the area
one setting to the other to control the amount of foam with the brush unit. Use both horizontal and
being produced. vertical motions. Let the brush unit do the
scrubbing while you slowly guide it.
A unique design forces the foam to flow around the
motor case inside the brush unit. This circulation
NOTE: Excessive foam does not aid in cleaning.
helps keep the foam warm and cools the motor. If an excessive amount of foam starts to build
up, simply place the brush unit switch to the ON
Under the hood is a reversing switch to change position. You will be able to easily regulate the
the direction of rotation of the cleaning brushes. amount of foam by moving the brush unit switch
Changing the direction of rotation at the beginning back and forth between the ON and FOAM
of each day (or after 8 hours of running time) helps positions.
keep the cleaning brushes from taking a “set” in one
direction, and will greatly increase the life of the
On heavily soiled areas you do not have to apply
carbon brushes in the brush unit motor. more pressure to the brush unit. The revolving
action of the brushes is enough to clean the
CAUTION: Do not reverse brush unit rotation while fabric. The foam alone may not do the job.
the brush unit motor is running. Doing so may Applying a prespray such as Prelim will help.
demagnetize the permanent magnets in the brush Follow the directions for use as printed on the
motor. container. Use of Prelim will greatly reduce the
scrubbing required to remove heavily soiled areas.
Note that the brush unit side handle offers added
control and helps reduce operator fatigue. It can
be mounted on either the right or left side of the
brush unit. Simply remove outer access cap.
Use waterproof mats. Use waterproof mats to
protect the floor from moisture which may build
up during cleaning.
Prevacuum the fabric. Always vacuum the
fabric well before cleaning to remove all loose
dust and dirt. Brushes and combs can help
loosen soil.
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