Kegel FLEX 17-5801, Operator'S Manual

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Weekly or Monthly Cleaning
 Use compressed air to remove dust from those hard to reach areas.
 Inspect recovery tank filter.
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Clean lint from Transfer Brush and wipe between the brush assembly.
 Whenever the duster cloth is changed, clean entire cleaning compartment and lube
the cleaner head bar.
 Wipe off casters; they should not grow hair.
 Inspect the motor end of the vacuum and make sure dust does not build up on the
cover for the vacuum motor. Not keeping this clean will shorten the life of the motor.
 Inspect the vacuum housing and investigate if wet.
Yearly Cleaning
Yearly cleaning is when you take the opportunity to do a little extra. Spend the entire day on
the machine giving it extra care. Remove key components so you can get to some of those
hard to reach areas. Scheduling a day or two would be a good thing.
Charger Location & Storing of the Machine
The machine should be stored in a safe and warm environment and as close to the lanes as
possible. Some centers build dog houses for their machine next to the approach or behind
the pinsetters. If possible, the machine should be stored where all of its related Kegel
products are kept (i.e. cloth, conditioner, cleaner, and whatever else you use to keep it clean
and maintained).
The storage location is where you will have the charger mounted for charging the batteries.
There should be a reliable dedicated receptacle for the charger, along with a power
indicating light to show there is power to the charger.
If storing the lane machine for a lengthy period of time, such as for the summer, be sure to
drain the cleaner tank and rinse with water to remover Defense-C from the lines. For Cleaner
Upgrade, relieve the pressure from the pump tubing and remove from the system.
Recharging
For proper charging, it is necessary to plug the charger into the machine first, and then
power the charger. When the charger is being unplugged, it is necessary to remove power