Clarke Carpetmaster 577, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...gan 48906 Fax 517 484 9836 Email CustServe Michco com Web site www Michco Com Parts Web site www FloorMachineParts Com Order Parts on Line at www FloorMachineParts Com Directly to Parts Service By Email Shop Michco com By Fax 517 702 2041 By Voice Use numbers above Serving the Cleaning Industry Since 1922 Notice All copyrighted material remains property of original owners all trademarks are proper...

Page 2: ...hineortootherpropertycouldoccur as well You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it If you or your operator s cannot read English have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine Si Ud o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina All directions given i...

Page 3: ...ilter Bags 4 How To Clean The Foam Filter 5 How To Install The Micro Staphicidal Filter 5 How To Clean The Micro Staphicidal Filter 6 How To Check For Worn Brushes 6 How To Replace The Brush 6 How To Open The Bottom Cover 6 How To Clean The Air Tunnel 7 How To Adjust The Brush Drive Belt 7 How To Remove The Drive Motor 8 Maintenance Of The Vacuum Motor 8 How To Check The CommutatorAnd The Carbon B...

Page 4: ...ausing injury DANGER Machines can cause an explosion when operated near flammable materials and vapors Do not use this machine with or near fuels grain dust solvents thinners or other flammable materials DANGER Using a machine with a damaged power cord could result in an electrocution Do not use the machine if the power cord is damaged To prevent damage to the power cord do not let the brush touch...

Page 5: ...e highest setting CAUTION Be careful when cleaning long shag the carpet can go around the brush and slow or stop the brush How To Use Your Machine As A Tank Type Vacuum Cleaner You can use your Carpetmaster as a tank type vacuum cleaner to clean overhead and hard to reach areas Get extension tubes hoses wands and attachments from your Clarke dealer To attach the accessories to your Carpetmaster fo...

Page 6: ...gure 4 is not available have one installed by an electrical contractor Do not use an adapter WARNING To prevent possible electric shock protect the machine from rain Keep the machine in a dry building WARNING To prevent possible electric shock always use a 3 wire electrical system connected to the electrical ground For maximum protection against elec trical shock use a circuit that is pro tected b...

Page 7: ... the machine the brush drive motor will stop To restart the motor follow this procedure 1 Make sure the handle is in the upright position 2 Remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet 3 Put the machine on its side so that the right side is up 4 If there is an obstruction remove the obstruction 5 Put the machine in the upright position 6 Put the electrical plug in the electrical outlet 7 ...

Page 8: ...g is clean fasten the clip 7 Slide the inlet seal over the standpipe 8 Close the front cover How To Clean The Foam Filter A foam filter is on the base of the vacuum motor See figure 8 The filter helps to prevent dust and debris from entering the vacuum motor Wash the foam filter every week To remove the filter slide it off the motor housing CAUTION Make sure the foam filter is completely dry befor...

Page 9: ...r worn brushes follow this procedure 1 Put the machine on its side so that the right side is up 2 Check the bristles make sure the bristles are not shorter than 5 16 inch See figure 10 3 If the bristles are shorter than 5 16 inch replace the brush How to Replace The Brush The brush has a chevron design The brush has two halves fas tened to a steel tube by screws To remove the worn brushes do the f...

Page 10: ...the machine to loosen the belt Move the motor toward the back of the machine to tighten the belt 3 The tension of the belt is correct when you can push the belt 1 8 inch to 3 16 inch at the belt guard 14 lbs pres sure if you use a belt tension gauge 4 Tighten the four screws that hold the motor Turn the belt by hand to make sure the belt is aligned on the pulleys To adjust the alignment of the bel...

Page 11: ...rews that hold the motor baffle The motor baffle is at the rear of the machine 2 Removethebaffle 3 Remove the wire clip mounting screw and the grounding mounting screw 4 Remove the wire nuts 5 Remove the vacuum motor mounting screws 6 Remove the motor from the tank 7 Inspect the commutator Take the machine to a ClarkeAu thorized Repair Location if you see any of the following con ditions a Small h...

Page 12: ...ose from the stand hose pipe tube 2 Remove the obstruction 4 There is an obstruction in the 1 Check the air tunnel air tunnel 2 Replace the gasket if it is worn or broken 5 The tank gasket is worn or broken 1 Check the entire gasket top bot tom and sides where the front tank seals against the rear tank 2 Replace the gasket if it is worn or broken 6 The brush does not turn clockwise 1 Return the ma...

Page 13: ...te Grounding 1 9 u 41954A Cord Asm Vac Motor 1 Ref Part No Description Qty 10 912294 Lead Asm 1 11 12 912262 Switch Accessory 1 13 990716 Tape Electrical 1 14 44900A Motor Vac 120V 1 44901A Motor Vac 220V 1 15 912263 Circuit Breaker 120V 1 912270 Circuit Breaker 220V 1 CAUTION Repairs by qualified personnel only ARHTUNG Reparaturen nur durch facharbeiter PRECAUCION Reparations par personnel specia...

Page 14: ...Clarke Operator s Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 13 Notes ...

Page 15: ...Clarke Operator s Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 14 Clarke Model 577 Upright Vacuum Drawing Upper Half 11 02 69 65 ...

Page 16: ...lf Bag Support 1 34 623382 Filter Vac Can 1 35 44900A Motor Vacuum 120V 1 44901A Motor Vacuum 220V 1 Ref Part No Description Qty 36 623443 Gasket Vacuum Motor 1 37 627680 Seal O Ring 1 38 603341 Flange Retainer 1 39 85517A Screw 10 24 x 2 40 602041 Clamp Hose 1 41 604140 Hose Standpipe 1 42 61200A Bracket Asm Pivot 1 43 85810A Screw 5 16 18 x 5 8 2 44 609040 Tube Asm Handle LH 1 45 962546 Screw 10...

Page 17: ...Clarke Operator s Manual 577 Carpetmaster Page 16 Clarke Model 577 Upright Vacuum Drawing Lower Half 11 02 ...

Page 18: ...n 3 16 Spiral 1 51 605140 Lever Switch 1 52 920256 Nut 5 16 18 Hex 2 53 980652 Washer 5 16 Lock 2 54 61181A Bracket Cover Caster 1 55 629780 Wheel 2 56 38700A Spacer Wheel 1 57 38701A Spacer Wheel 4 Ref Part No Description Qty 58 607041 Pivot Wheel Right Hand 1 59 NI Plate Model Serial 120V 1 NI Plate Model Serial 220V 1 60 61 629770 Caster 2 62 46712A Strain Relief 1 63 61007A Brace Lever Assembl...

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Page 21: ...epair location Transportation charges to and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser c Clarke will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reasonable time after receipt of the product Clarke s liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and or replacement of parts and is given to purchaser in lieu of all other remedies i...