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This is an introduction on the use of the Polivac Predator MK II Carpet Extraction unit.
Directions
for
Use
(Please
refer
to
picture
as
well
in
next
page)
1.
Connect 240v extension cable from power source to #1 (Figure 3) power socket on unit.
2.
Now connect the Male end of solution hose to Female solution outlet on
the front of the unit (FIGURE 1).
3.
Connect the Female solution end to the Male fitting on the trigger
of the steam cleaning wand (FIGURE 2).
4.
Ensure dump valve and booster inlet are closed, if these are not in use.
5.
Fill machine with either cold or hot water. We always recommend pre-spraying the carpet
rather than use of Chemical solutions and powders run through the machine, for a number
of reasons, 1
st
this gives better results as the chemical has had time to
“
work
”
on the carpets,
2
nd
when you extract with fresh water, you remove more chemical residue which prevents
re-soiling and chemical build up. Finally, it extends the life of your pump, the use of high
alkaline chemicals can cause premature failure not covered by warranty. NEVER USE
FLAMABLE LIQUIDS OR SOLVENTS IN THE STEAMCLEANER
6.
The heater switch #2 (Figure 3) can now be selected and as power is
connected the switch will light up
RED
and this will commence the heater
working.
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7.
Water is now being heated up.
8.
Connect the G Vac hose to the domes nose and the other end to the wand end. (FIGURE 1, 2)
9.
Change position of the rocker switch #2 (Figure 3) to
“
Pump
”
position. Then press pump
“
Round
”
#3 (Figure 3) switch and vacuum
“
Round
”
#4&5 (Figure 3) switches accordingly. switch
on the dirt water pump
“
Round
”
switch at the same time (if it has an auto empty unit
installed).
10.
Dirt water will steadily suck into the machine with vacuum motors working. Once dirt water
reaches the optimum level in the recovery tank, whole machine will stop. This optimum level is
controlled by a float switch installed in the recovery tank.
11.
Customer should push all round buttons to off position and should empty the dirt water tank before
bringing the machine back to operations.
12.
No need to follow step # 10 for auto carpet extractor, as these varieties will automatically
empties the recovery tank using auto empty pump installed in the machine.
13.
MK2 & MK3 Auto has a monel screen installed in the recovery tank in order to stop finer dirt
goes in the auto empty pump. It is important to clean this monel screen regularly to turn the auto
empty function efficiently.