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PREPARATION AND TRANSPORTATION
PRESTART-UP CHECKS
TRIUMPH models 870/1190/MX-21 are very simple and easy
to operate. Very little maintenance and service are required
to keep your machine in top operating condition.
The following procedures are recommended to maintain the
high level of performance expected from your machine. They
are also intended to identify potential safety hazards and
problems which could reduce the service life of the machine.
READ BEFORE TRANSPORTING OR OPERATING YOUR
MACHINE:
1.
Check power cord, plug and strain relief for worn or
damaged insulation. Repair or replace if necessary.
2.
Make sure the drain valve is closed (T-Handle pushed
down). If the valve is left open, the vacuum is dramati-
cally reduced and any recovered solution will drain out.
3.
The knob for the spool valve is located on the lower back
panel of the machine. During normal operation as a self-
contained extractor this knob is turned toward “ma-
chine” (horizontal position). It should be turned to the
“tool” position (vertical) when a wand or other tool is
being used.1.
2.
Lock the brush chassis in the up position for storage or
transport. This is done by pulling up on the lift-handle
at the front of the machine, then resting the round lift
stop behind the bracket.
3.
Inspect the vacuum head and brush by tilting the ma-
chine backwards, allowing it to balance on the wheels
and drain valve spout.
a)
Vacuum Head: Check for any damage. Burrs on the
contact surface may snag carpet fibers. Gouges,
scratches and chipped areas can reduce vacuum
performance.
b)
Brush: Inspect for damaged or missing bristles,
replace if necessary.
Return the machine to the upright position.
6.
Check the inlet strainer for damage or debris. It is
located at the bottom of the fresh water tank. Holes in
the screen can allow contaminants to enter the pump
resulting in costly repairs. A clogged strainer will re-
duce pump performance and may cause permanent dam-
age.
7.
Remove the clear dome on top of the recovery tank.
a)
Inspect for damage to the dome and gasket.
Dirt or debris on the gasket or sealing surface
of the tank can cause a vacuum leak and re-
duce vacuum performance.
b)
The intake filter screen at the vacuum hose
connection should be clean of debris and
checked periodically for any damage, replace
if necessary.
c)
Ensure that the deflector shield and intake
filter are in their proper positions to prevent
recovered water from entering the vacuum
motor (blower).
Return the cover to its original position with the front
lip seated under the retaining bracket.
YOUR MACHINE IS NOW READY FOR OPERATION.
TRANSPORTING
The TRIUMPH is equipped with large diameter (10
″
) wheels
for balance and ease of transporting. It is designed to be
tilted back on the wheels and pushed or pulled. The brush
chassis should be locked in the up position any time the
machine is in storage or being transported.
The large diameter of the wheels permits you to pull the
machine up stairs in the same manner you would use a hand
truck. Never go up or down stairs with recovered water or
solution in the tanks. Always empty the machine com-
pletely before transporting up or down stairs or in a vehicle.
When empty, the machine may be laid down on the side for
transporting without damaging any of its components.
