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Maintenance Procedures
Care and Periodic Maintenance of Your Machine
1. Keep the machine stored indoors out of dusty, wet and freezing areas. This will prolong the use of your Rug Doctor Pro Quick Dry machine and
help keep it trouble free.
2. Always use recommended cleaning agents. Do not use dye or bleach in this machine.
3. Use a light lubricating oil to deter corrosion of quick disconnect and other moving parts. Be sure to wipe all excess oil from lubricated areas.
4. Quick Dry machines have been designed for rugged use; however, avoid mishandling such as dropping the unit or transporting it in an open van or
vehicle. Jarring from sudden vehicle starts or stops can cause damage. Use care when transporting.
5. Store power cord on the machine by winding it onto the machine cord wrap located on the handle. Regularly inspect cord for signs of damage.
A damaged power cord should be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified person.
Freezing Temperatures
Rug Doctor recommends that Quick Dry machines never be stored or remain for a prolonged period of time in freezing temperatures. Damage to the
pump and solution hoses caused by water in the machine system could occur. If it becomes necessary to store the machine where temperatures
could drop below 0˚C (32˚F) you should take precautions to protect the pump and solution hoses.
Clean Up
1. Drain the machine* by spraying out remaining solution over a floor drain or out-of-doors (never in rain or on wet ground). Do not allow machine
to stand in liquid while emptying. Best method: spray out liquid with machine set to Upholstery/Hand Tool to prevent brushes from movement
and wear while emptying. Using this method you can spray out remaining liquid either through Hand Tool or machine spray tips.
2. Clean the Vibrating Brush: After each use (with machine unplugged from power source), remove any debris from the vibrating brush. Use your
finger and/or an old comb for this purpose.
3. Clean the Vacuum Filters: After each use, inspect the cylindrical filter screen located inside of the clear plastic dome on the front of the machine.
If debris is present, remove the filter screen by pushing it right and compressing the spring until the filter end is clear of the dome. Clean by
running water through from the inside to the outside of the screen. Replace by compressing the spring wire and inserting the black end securely
into place in the hole inside the dome.
4. Clean the Solution Tank Filter Screen: After each use, inspect the rectangular filter screen located in the fill opening of the solution (lower) tank.
If debris is present, remove screws that hold the filter in place and remove filter from the solution tank opening. Clean filter by holding it under a
water faucet and letting the water run through the filter in the opposite direction from the normal filling flow. Replace the filter screen and fasten it
in place with the two mounting screws.
5. Clean the Solution Tank Line Strainer: Whenever the solution tank filter screen is removed for cleaning (refer to #4), inspect the cylindrical filter
mounted on the end of the solution line inside of the tank. (The larger capacity 3.7G machine has two filters.) If debris is present, remove the filter
by pulling it off the solution line. Clean by holding the filter under flowing water. Replace filter by pushing over the end of the solution hose.
6. Remove carpet fibers from Vacuum Slot: Periodically check vacuum slot on the bottom front of machine for debris. Remove any fiber, hair or other
debris that may be caught in the slot using a stiff wire with a hook on the end (a wire coat hanger can be used). Make sure the machine has the
“VACUUM ON” switch turned off, is unplugged and the tanks are empty of water.
* If you use the Rug Doctor Pro Quick Dry machine for cleaning surfaces other than carpet and upholstery (optional attachments for cleaning
hard surface walls, ceilings, and floors are available), you should always drain and rinse the lower tank of liquid or residue before changing
cleaning applications.
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