SSS Siedle Hi-Flow, Operating & Maintenance Instructions

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OPERATIONS
PRESTART-UP CHECKS:
The SSS Hi-Flow is very simple and easy to operate. Very
little maintenance and service are required to keep your ma-
chine 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 OPERATING YOUR MACHINE:
1. Check the power cord , plug and strain relief for worn
or damaged insulation. Repair or replace if necessary.
2. Inspect the water pick-up/vacuum head by tilting the
machine backwards and allowing it to balance on the
wheels and handle.
a) Check the edge of the vacuum head for damage.
Burrs on the contact surface may snag carpet fi-
bers. Gouges, scratches and chipped areas can
reduce vacuum performance.
b) Clean any hair or lint from the vacuum head. Clogs
can cause over-wetting of the carpet or streaking.
They can be removed with a thin wire.
3. Check the fresh water filter in the solution hose (item
16 in the hose parts list) for damage or debris. Holes in
the screen can allow contaminants to enter the solenoid
resulting in costly repairs. A clogged filter will reduce
performance and may cause permanent damage.
4. Check for hair and lint build-up between the wheels and
axle . Remove with needlenosed pliers.
5. Remove the clear dome assembly (figure 1) which is
located on 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 per-
formance.
b) The air filter screen (item 71) should be clean of
debris and checked periodically for any damage,
replace if necessary.
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a) Clean the water filter (figure 2). It is a dual stain-
less steel filter with an outer lint filter (item 68) and
an inner primary filter (item 69). Swing them out
of the recovery tank. By sliding the lint filter up the
recovery tank discharge hose, both the top and
bottom of the primary filter can be cleaned. Also
check for any damage, replace if necessary.
Return the dome assembly to its original position.
TRANSPORTING:
1. Walking - The machine is designed to be tilted back
on the wheels and pushed or pulled.
2. Carrying Machine - The best way to carry your
machine is with one hand on the handle and the other
hand on the front lips.
3. Walking Up Steps - External wheel on the back of the
machine allow you to walk up and down steps.
OPERATING THE HI-FLOW:
1. SINK FITTINGS: Each machine comes with an adaptor
tray containing 5 different Sink Fittings (see figure 3) .
To install:
a) Use your hand or a pair of pliers and remove
the aerator from the faucet (avoid using plas-
tic faucets or spickets).
b) Install the corresponding Sink Fitting on fau-
cet.
i. The Standard Fitting (figure 4) is
used 80-90% of the time. It has both
inner and outer threads.
ii. The 13/16 Male Fitting (figure 3) is
the next most used fitting.
iii. The Standard Extended Fitting (fig-
ure 3) is used for recessed faucets.
iv. The 3/4 and 3/16 Female Fittings
(figure 3) are rarely used. They
would be used as reducers on the
Standard Fitting
.
Note: Sink Fittings are not necessary on garden
hose type spigots.