Vapor Boss Steam System 16 Rev 6/11
Steam Cleaner and Accessory Maintenance
Tank Cleaning (remove mineral deposits) – Do once a month
1. When the steam cleaner tank is cold and unplugged, open the safety cap by pressing down on
the cap and turning it slowly counter-clockwise. Turn your steam cleaner upside down over a
sink and drain the leftover water out.
2. On the steam hose handle is a safety switch (item 16) for the trigger (item 18). When you lock
the safety switch, it will prevent steam from traveling from the boiler into the hose. Lock this
safety switch by pushing it forward away from the hose.
3. Mix ½ cup CLR and 3 cups of water together. Add this mixture to the steam cleaner tank. Let
mixture sit for 2 to 3 minutes, fill tank with clean water turn machine upside down over sink and
drain. Refill with clean water and rinse until all mineral deposits are rinsed out.
VERY IMPORTANT – NEVER ADD CHEMICALS INTO THE TANK!
Adding any form of chemicals or
fragrance to the tank will void the warranty and could result in malfunction or damage to the system.
For most jobs, you do
NOT
need to use cleaners. However, for cleaning surfaces that may have an oil base
mixed with dirt, we recommend Vapormate (Available at
www.homedepot.com
or
www.ussteam.net
)
cleaning agent, which is 100% all natural, and formulated for
EXTERNAL
use with the steam cleaner. When
using a cleaner, lightly mist area to be cleaned with solution mixed 4 parts water and 1 part concentrate. If a
4 to 1 ratio does not seem strong enough, try changing formulation to 3 parts water, and 1 part concentrate.
Accessory Cleaning – Do after each time used
Always wash accessory brushes with warm, mild soapy water after each use. Get in the good habit of
cleaning brushes before the dirt dries on them. All accessories can also be cleaned in the dishwasher,
except for the flexible hose. Accessories can be sanitized by steaming them with the steam hose and the 1
hole nozzle.
