Figure 2
1.
Inspect the machine, hoses and tool for
cleanliness and readiness for use.
2.
Release the two latches, grasp the
handle on top of the recovery tank, and
pull the recovery tank up (Figure 1) and
off the solution tank. Set the recovery
tank
aside.
3.
Fill the solution tank with up to 2 gallons
of clean, warm water. NOTE: do not use
water with a temperature exceeding
120° F (49° C) in the solution tank.
CAUTION: do NOT use solvents. The
Diamond
Carbon
Spot
55
H
has a built-in
heater
that will supply continuous hot
water at
the spray tip.
4.
Replace the recovery tank back onto the
solution tank and secure both latches.
5.
Connect the solution hose to the quick
coupling on the machine and connect
the other end of the solution hose to
your cleaning tool. Push the vacuum
hose onto the vacuum inlet port on the
machine’s recovery tank and the other
end onto the tool.
6.
Plug the power cord into a properly
grounded
outlet.
7.
Turn on the pump (Figure 2, set the
switch to the right to turn on both
the pump and the vacuum and to
the left to turn on only the vacuum.
Middle position is off) and spray
through your cleaning tool and heater
for a few seconds to fi ll the lines with
water, then turn the switch off.
8.
Diamond
Carbon
Spot
55
H
only - Turn
on
the
heat
switch (Figure 2) to allow
the
heater two
minutes to reach
operating
temperature.
9.
Pre-spray the area to be cleaned with a
high quality, non-foaming cleaner
mixed to product specifi cations.
NOTE: if foaming occurs, use a
defoaming agent to prevent damage to
electrical components. Water damage is
not covered by the warranty.
10. Turn on both the pump and vacuum
(Figure
2).
11. Begin cleaning. NOTE: the machine has
a suction shut-off fl oat in the recovery
tank to prevent over-fl ow. If the suction
stops, turn off the machine, remove and
empty the recovery tank.
12. When the job is fi nished, empty the
recovery tank and rinse it clean. Remove
any remaining liquid from the solution
tank.
SET-UP AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Switches
Vac &
Pump
Vac
Heater
non
heated
models
have a
plug here
Diamond Products
-6-
Operator's Manual
