4.0 Set-Up and Operation
4.3 Attach the Power Cord
The machines comes with a 25-foot, 12/3-gauge safety power cord.
• Locate the pigtail on the back of the machine’s base.
• Plug the lighted end of the power cord into the pigtail.
• Plug the cord into a 20 AMP grounded wall outlet.
20 AMP circuits are normally found in kitchens and bathrooms. Never remove the ground
prong from the plug. If a circuit breaker trips during operation, turn machine off, reset the
breaker and move the electrical cord to a different outlet and resume operation.
4.4 Machine Switches
The left-hand switch provides power for the vacuum motor. The right-hand switch
provides power for the pump.
4.5 Automatic Vacuum Shut-Off
The float assembly shut-off, located in the recovery tank on the vacuum stand pipe,
prevents the waste tank from overflowing into the stand pipe and damaging the vacuum
motor. The float assembly will cut-off vacuum to the waste tank. The motor will also
reach a fast, high-pitched sound alerting you when the recovery tank is about to over
flow. When this happens, immediately turn off the vacuum motor and empty the waste
tank. If the operator continues to use machine after the tank is full, it will void the
Warranty.
The float assembly has a filter to prevent debris from entering the stand pipe. Refer to the
“Maintenance” section for removal and proper cleaning.
If moisture enters the vacuum motor, contact an authorized service center. To prevent
moisture from damaging the vacuum motor during storage, empty the recovery tank and
store with the lid open.
5.0 Shutdown Procedures
• Turn both switches to the OFF position.
• Locate the dump valve on the back of the machine’s base.
• Place the dump valve over a drain or a bucket and drain the
water from the recovery tank into a sanitary sewer system.
CAUTION: use separate buckets to drain and fill the tank.
Even the smallest debris can cause issues.
• Disconnect all hoses and tools.
6.0 Maintenance
WARNING: Disconnect electrical power cord before performing any service or
maintenance inside the machine base or before testing or repairing switches or power
cords. Failure to do so may result in severe personal injury or death.
Regular maintenance is required to keep your flood pumper in proper working condition.
Failure to properly maintain your machine could VOID warranty. Thoroughly clean all
equipment and accessories after each use:
Operation
Interval
Clean Vacuum Float Assembly Screen
Daily - After Each Job
Clean Auto-Dump Pump Out / Recovery Tank Daily
Clean Dump Valve
Daily
6.1 Clean Vacuum Float Assembly Screen
Inside the recovery tank, on top of the stand pipe, is the vacuum float assembly. It
functions to prevent debris and water from being
sucked into the vacuum motor. Operating the
equipment without the float assembly or with a
poorly maintained assembly, will greatly decrease
the life of the vacuum motor and will VOID the
warranty.
If debris builds up on this filter, it will reduce
the vacuum air flow and may cause a significant
decrease in the rate of water recovery. If debris
prevents the float ball from moving or seating inside
the assembly, it may not stop the airflow when the
tank fills with water and water will be sucked in the
vacuum and blow out the exhaust.
To clean, twist off the float assembly from the stand pipe and clean the screen. Pull fibers
and lint off and rinse with clean water. Push the assembly back onto the stand pipe and
replace the recovery tank lid.
This screen should be cleaned daily, especially if the flood pumper is being operated in an
environment which has an abnormal build-up of lint and debris, such as cleaning newly
installed carpet. Loss of vacuum is most normally associated with lint build-up in this
filter at the top of the vacuum stand pipe.
6.2 Clean Auto-Dump Pump-Out and Recovery Tank
Build-up of fine silt and debris can damage the auto-dump pump and dump valve. Clean
out the recovery tank on a regular basis to extend the life of these components as well as
keep the tank and machine smelling better.
To rinse out recovery tank, remove the recovery tank lid and open the dump valve. Place
a bucket under the dump valve. Use a hose to rinse the dirt and debris out of the recovery
tank. Close the dump valve and spray the tank with deodorizer or disinfectant. Replace
the recovery tank lid and dispose of the dirty water and debris.
Vacuum Shut-Off Assembly
24-Gallon Sniper Flood Pumper (9)
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