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Vacuum Shoe Assembly
To raise and lower the floor vacuum shoe, depress the foot pedal and move it slightly to the right then
release. This will lower the shoe so that it touches the floor. To raise the shoe, depress foot pedal and
move slightly to the left to lock it in place.
For cleaning and for transporting the machine from site to site, the vacuum shoe can be removed by
lifting up the securing pin knob on the top of the vacuum shoe assembly. Take care not to lose the brass
spacer/bushing.
Vacuum Shoe Pressure
The pressure on the vacuum shoe can be increased of deceased by rotating the adjustment knob located
at the rear of the machine next to the brush height adjustment knob.
OPERATION
To operate the machine as a carpet automatic, follow the instructions
below.
Fill:
Fill the machine with hot clean water using a clean bucket or hose direct from the
faucet. Then, pour into the solution tank an appropriate quantity of a good quality extraction chemical.
Note: This agent should be low foaming to avoid vacuum motor damage.
Plug In:
Plug the machine into the wall outlet.
Water Volume
Adjust the water output volume to the desired level by turning the water volume
knob. Turn the solution switch to “on” to check the spray. The maximum volume is with the knob rotated
fully counterclockwise (marked “+”). The minimum setting (zero flow) is with the knob rotated fully
clockwise (marked “-“). The range of settings varies from max. to min. over approximately 4 _ turns of the
knob.
Brush Height:
Set the brush height. To do this, start the brush motor with the switch marked
“Brush” by rocking it to the “ON” position. With the brush height adjustment knob, lower the brush height
by one setting hole at a time until the brush is just touching the carpet, then lower by one more setting
hole. This should give adequate brush pressure for proper agitation. A setting that is too low can reduce
the life of the brush, decrease performance and cause the brush drive motor to work harder than
necessary. Once the brush is set, turn the brush off.
Vacuum:
Locate the vacuum motor switch marked “Vacuum” .
Solution:
Set the “Solution” switch to the “On” position. Note: the solution will not flow
unless the solution release lever is depressed.
Note:
In some instances it is useful to have continuous water flow without holding down the solution
release lever. To do this, simply set the “Solution” switch to “Accessory Only”. This will give continuous
water flow until the solution switch is turned off.
Cleaning:
Once you are prepared to clean, turn the brush on, turn the vacuum on and
depress the solution lever with your finger. Give the machine a gently push to start the forward motion.
Once moving, little effort should be required to maintain movement as the brush rotation helps to propel
the machine.
NOTE: If the machine is too hard to push the brush might be too high or too low – or – the vacuum shoe
pressure might be excessive.
