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Parts and Instruction Manual - R500H Rush Carpet Extractor
CLEANING CARPET
CLEANING CARPET
1. Using a dedicated dry vacuum, pre-vacuum the space to be cleaned to remove as much dirt as
possible. Do not use the extractor to dry vacuum as it does not have a dry filter.
2. Pre-spray the carpet
3. See steps 1-11 in section “Accessory H eater”
4. Make sure the drain valve (#10 on page 10) is closed by pushing the T-handle all the way in.
5. Always use de-foamer- Previously shampooed carpets usually have a heavy build-up of old shampoo
residue which can cause the vacuum system to ingest foam and result in damage to the vacuum
motor.
6. With the vacuum and pump switches in the “ON” position, slowly pull the tool towards you with the
solution valve trigger pressed. Make a dry pass for- ward and backward over the cleaned area to
recover residual dirt and solution.
7. Do not overwet carpet! Make overlapping passes to prevent streaking.
8. If the carpet is heavily soiled, squeeze solution valve trigger on the forward pass as well as
backwards, allowing cleaning solution a few seconds longer to work prior to vacuuming. Another
method is to raise the wand 8” above the carpet and pre-spray lightly prior to cleaning passes. On
extremely soiled carpets, we recommend using a pre-spray solution.
9. When you are close to running out of solution, turn off the pump and the heater. Attach the drain
elbow on the drain valve. Place a pail under the downspout and pull up the drain valve T-handle.
Dirty solution will pour out until the tank is empty. Close the drain valve. Use a clean bucket when
you refill the solution tank so you do not create contamination.
10. When the job is completed, turn the switches off, including the heater, and disconnect the vacuum
and solution hoses from the carpet tool and the machine. Drain the recovery tank through the drain
valve as before.
