21
Operations
Emptying And Cleaning Tanks
1.
Park the machine next to a floor drain. Drain hoses
are on the rear of the machine.
2.
Turn the machine power off.
Solution Tank
1.
Unhook the small drain hose from the retainer.
Unscrew the T-handle plug enough to loosen it,
then lower the hose in the direction of the drain.
Slowly remove the plug from drain hose.
2.
Remove the solution tank cover.
3.
Flush the solution tank out with clean water and
run several gallons of clean water through
systems. Do not use water hotter than 140°F
(60°C) to clean the tank, damage may occur.
NOTE:
Never allow solution to remain in tank.
Damage to tank, seals and valves could occur.
4.
Replace the drain plug and secure the drain hose
in the bracket.
Recovery Tank
1.
Unhook the large drain hose from the retainer.
Unscrew the T-handle on the plug enough to
loosen it, then lower the hose in the direction of the
drain. Do not stand in front of the end the of hose.
Recovered solution will come out with force. Slowly
remove the plug from the drain hose.
2.
Raise the solution tank to access the recovery
tank. Make sure the support arm is fully engaged.
Remove the vacuum motor and rear access cover.
Flush the recovery tank out with clean water. Do
not use water hotter than 140°F (60°C) to clean the
tank, damage may occur.
3.
Clean off the float and check for free movement of
the float ball. The float is attached to the bottom of
the vacuum motor.
4.
Replace the drain plug and secure the drain hose
in the bracket.
5.
If the machine is to be stored, leave solution tank
in the raised position
.
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