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Parts and Instruction Manual - R100C Rush Carpet Extractor
CLEANING CARPET
CLEANING CARPET
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Using a dedicated dry vacuum, pre-vacuum the space to be cleaned to remove as much dirt as
possible. Do not use the extractor to dry vacuum as it does not have a dry filter.
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Pre-spray the carpet
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Pour clean water or solution into the solution tank. Do not use water over 130 degrees F.
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Slide vacuum hose on to the black hose adapter (located at the back of machine) and the wand or
upholstery tool. (see #5 on page
)
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Connect the female on your solution hose to the male
Q.D. on the machine (#6 on page
).
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Connect the male end of the solution hose to the wand.
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Make sure the drain valve (#9 on page
) is closed by pushing the T-handle all the way in.
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Always use de-foamer. Previously shampooed carpets usually have a heavy build-up of old shampoo
residue which can cause the vacuum system to ingest foam and result in damage to the vacuum
motor.
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Turn on the vacuum and solution switches. Slowly pull the tool towards you with the solution valve
trigger engaged. Then make a pass forward and backward with only the vacuum motor on (no spray)
over the cleaned area to remove as much dirt and solution as possible. Do not over wet carpet! Make
overlapping passes to prevent streaking.
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If the carpet is heavily soiled, squeeze solution valve lever on the forward pass as well as backwards,
allow- ing cleaning solution a few seconds longer to work- prior to vacuuming. Another method is
to raise the wand 8” above the carpet and pre-spray lightly prior to cleaning passes. On extremely
soiled carpets, we recommend using a pre-spray solution.
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When you are close to running out of solution, turn off the pump. Attach the drain elbow on the
drain valve. Place a pail under the downspout and pull up the drain valve T-handle. Dirty solution
will pour out until the tank is empty. Close the drain valve. Use a clean bucket when you refill the
solution tank.
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When the job is completed, turn the switches off, disconnect the vacuum and solution hoses from
the carpet tool and the machine. Drain the recovery tank through the drain valve as before.
