(12) Sniper 12-Gallon, 500 PSI Carpet Extractor
Sniper 12-Gallon, 500 PSI Carpet Extractor (13)
7.0 Storing your Carpet Extractor
Store your carpet extractor in temperatures over 40 degrees Fahrenheit. To prevent
moisture from damaging the vacuum motor during storage, empty the recovery tank and
store with the lid open. Store in an upright position in a dry area
If you plan on storing your extractor in freezing conditions or for a long period of time,
you must winterize your carpet extractor to protect the pump from freezing also damage
being caused to fittings and valves. Damage due to freezing is NOT covered under
the warranty. The following procedure should help prevent your carpet extractor from
freezing and prevent pump and seals from drying out.
Recommended Procedure for Storage
• In a separate container, mix 1/2-gallon of water with 1/2-gallon of RV Water System
Antifreeze. Mix well and pour into the solution tank.
• Connect the solution hose to the front of the machine.
• Use the wand to spray the mixture into a bucket.
• Vacuum the excess mixture out of the solution tank and into the recovery tank.
Dispose of the antifreeze properly.
To return to service, flush the pressure system by repeating the above steps, using
fresh water in place of antifreeze.
6.0 Shutdown Procedures
• When finished cleaning, turn OFF all switches.
• Disconnect the solution hose and vacuum
hose from the cleaning tool. Pull the valve
trigger to release pressure from the hose before
disconnecting the solution hose from the
cleaning tool.
• If water remains in the solution tank, use
the vacuum hose and vacuum the excess water
from the tank (Figure 1).
• Disconnect the power cords from the outlets and
from the machine.
• Remove the float assembly from the recovery
tank and clean filter as needed. Replace float
assembly and tank lid (Figure 2).
• Drain any remaining water from the recovery
tank and dispose of in a sanitary drain.
CAUTION: use separate buckets to drain and
fill the tank. Even the smallest debris can cause
issues (Figure 3)
• Disconnect and roll-up all hoses and tools. Store
machine and accessories in a dry space.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
