(5) Prospector 100 PSI Carpet Extractor
5.0 Maintenance
Regular maintenance is required to keep your Prospector Carpet Extractor in proper working condition. Failure to
properly maintain your machine could void warranty. Thoroughly clean all equipment and accessories after each use:
• Rinse the solution and recover tanks with clean water.
• Flush the pump system with clean water, including all hoses and wand(s).
• Do not allow water to remain in the tanks after use.
• Lubricate all quick disconnects with WD-40 or similar lubricant.
• Clean vacuum float assembly screen.
WARNING: Disconnect electrical power cord before performing any service or maintenance inside the machine base or
before testing or repairing switches or power cords. Failure to do so may result in severe personal injury or death.
Operation
Interval
Clean Chemical Feed Filter
Daily- After Each Job
Clean Vacuum Assembly Screen
Daily- After Each Job
Rinse Out Recovery Tank
Daily
Flush Solution Tank and Pump
Daily
Clean Pump-Inlet Filter
Weekly - As Needed
5.1 Clean Fresh Water Tank Filter
The fresh water tank filter is located at the bottom of the solution tank. Unscrew the filter counterclockwise and rinse with
fresh water. If necessary, use a tooth brush to remove detergent build-up. Note, a heavy build-up is a warning sign that the
solution system should be flushed. See the “Flush Chemical System” section.
5.2 Clean Vacuum Float Assembly Screen
Inside the recovery tank, on top of the stand pipe, is the vacuum float assembly. It
functions to prevent debris and water from being sucked into the vacuum motors.
Operating the Prospector Carpet Extractor without the float assembly or with a poorly
maintained assembly, will greatly decrease the life of the vacuum motors and will void the
warranty.
If debris builds up on this filter, it will reduce the vacuum air flow and may cause a
significant decrease in the rate of water recovery. If debris prevents the float ball from
moving or seating inside the assembly, it may not stop the airflow when the tank fills with
water and the water will be sucked in the vacuums and blow out the exhaust.
To clean, twist off the float assembly from the stand pipe and clean the screen. Pull fibers and lint off and rinse with clean
water. Push the assembly back onto the stand pipe and replace the recovery tank lid.
This screen should be cleaned frequently if the Prospector Carpet Extractor is being operated in an environment which
has an abnormal build-up of lint and debris, such as cleaning newly installed carpet. Loss of vacuum is most normally
associated with lint build-up in this filter at the top of the vacuum stand pipe.
5.3 Rinse Out Recovery Tank
Build-up of fine silt and debris can damage the auto-
dump pump and dump valve. Clean out the recovery
tank on a regular basis to extend the life of these
components as well as keep the tank and machine
smelling better.
To rinse out recovery tank, remove the recovery tank
lid and open the dump valve. Place a bucket under the
dump valve. Use a hose to rinse the dirt and debris
out of the recovery tank. Close the dump valve and
spray the tank with deodorizer or disinfectant. Proceed to waste pump cleaning and replace the recovery tank lid. Dispose
of dirty water and debris.
Vacuum Float Assembly
