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PREPARATION AND TRANSPORTATION
PRESTART-UP CHECKS
ACHIEVER 80/110 machines 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 dra-
matically 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
“machine”
(horizontal position).
It should be turned
to the
“tool” position (vertical)
when a wand or other
tool is being used.1.
4. 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.
5. 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
reduce pump performance and may cause permanent
damage.
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 reduce
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 ACHIEVER 80/110 is equipped with large diameter
(10
″
) wheels for balance and ease of transporting. It is de-
signed 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
completely 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.
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