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Operating Instructions for Commercial Spotter
Basic Troubleshooting:
A. If the pump does not prime, depress the lever on the hand tool to release the air lock.
B. If solution flow is reduced or spray is weak:
1. Check for low solution level in the solution tank.
2. Check the screen on the hose in the solution tank for blockage.
3. Check the spray jet in the hand tool for blockage.
If suction is low:
1. Check the recovery tank to see if it is full.
2. Check for blockage in the hand tool or the hose.
3. Add defoamer to recovery tank.
Filling the Spotter
Disconnect the solution and recovery tanks. Add water and or chemi-
cals to the lower solution tank. The tank will hold up to 3.5 gallons.
Operating the Spotter
A. Attach the solution feed line to the quick disconnect at the
bottom of the machine.
B. Attach the vacuum hose to the vacuum inlet (handle) above
the recovery tank lid.
C. Turn the 3-way switch to use either the pump and
vacuum or the vacuum alone.
(Allow approximately 30 seconds for the pump to prime.)
D. Use the hand tool to spray and recover the solution.
E. The float shut-off will disable the suction of the unit
when the recovery tank is full. The operator will notice a
distinctive change in the sound of the vacuum motor when
the shut-off is activated. Empty the recovery tank to
resume cleaning.
Emptying the Recovery Tank
A. Disconnect the solution line and vacuum hose.
B. Unlatch the recovery tank from the base of the unit and remove.
C. Remove the drain plug.
D. Drain tank over suitable outlet for wastewater.
E. Rinse tank after each use.
Disconnect tanks
Attach vacuum hose
Drain plug
Attach solution hose
3-way switch
