Minuteman R500H, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...Parts and Instruction Manual R500H Rush Carpet Extractor ...

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Page 3: ...AL SPECIFICATIONS 2 INSPECTION 4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 GROUNDING 7 MAINTENANCE 8 MACHINE OVERVIEW 10 ACCESSORY HEATER 12 CLEANING CARPET 14 CLEANING UPHOLSTERY 15 UPPER ASSEMBLY 16 UPPER ASSEMBLY BOM 17 LOWER ASSEMBLY 18 LOWER ASSEMBLY BOM 19 WIRING 20 TROUBLESHOOTING 21 WARRANTY 22 ...

Page 4: ...R 00 Read the manual carefully and completely before at tempting to operate the unit This manual has important information for the use and safe operation of the machine Keep this manual handy at all times This equipment has been engineered and manufactured to provide excellent performance and service To ensure that your equipment will continue to perform as intended t Maintain equipment regularly ...

Page 5: ...location only t Do not use the machine for dry vacuuming t Use defoamer at all times to prevent damage to the vacuum motor t Do not use water in excess of 130 F 54 C in the solution tank t To prevent seal damage and chemical build up to the pump system run clean water through the solution lines after each day s use t Use only commercially available carpet cleaning solutions and defoamer intended f...

Page 6: ...way from moving parts and openings t Turn off all controls before disconnecting machine t Use caution with ejected liquid or chemicals High pressures and temperatures could be hazardous to nearby people or surroundings t Do not run the heater dry always make sure you have water t Do not expose heater to freezing temperatures t Prevent burns by wearing gloves or using a barrier to remove hot quick ...

Page 7: ...inances WARNING Connecting the equipment to an improperly grounded outlet can result in an increased risk of electric shock A qualified electrician should be consulted if you are unsure that the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the equipment If it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician This appliance is designed for use on a 1...

Page 8: ...afe for extractors t Adhere to the appropriate mix ratios for all chemicals t For optimal performance it is suggested that the operator flush the system after every job or at the end of the day t Pump seals and valves may need to be replaced at the 1000 hour mark if a loss in pressure is noted Daily 1 Always keep the machine clean inside and out 2 Pour 2 gallons of clean hot water in the solution ...

Page 9: ...damaged cord or plug If appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return to service center for inspection and repair x Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as handle close a door on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run this 3 over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces x Do not unplug by pulling cord To unplug grasp ...

Page 10: ... job Lid allows access to the solution tank and prevents external contamination of solution tank 4 Non marking front 4 locking casters and rear 10 wheels 5 Recovery vacuum hose inlet barb connect your recovery vacuum hose to this barb 6 Male twist lock pigtail Connects to 50ft power cord 7 Solution line Q D Pressurized connection for solution line 8 Pressure Relief Power Prime 9 Pressure Gauge 10 ...

Page 11: ...king 4 TWIST LOCK PIGTAIL This connects to the female twistlock plug on the rear of the R500H 5 OUTLET QUICK DISCONNECT Connects to working solution line 6 HANDLE Used to hold and transport the heater 7 MOUNTING FEET Used to engage the mounting brackets on an R500H extractor and secure the heater 8 RESET ACCESS POINT Allows access to the breaker switch in the event the unit has been run dry ...

Page 12: ...ficient water or solution for the task at hand Do not use water over 130 degrees F 2 Mount the Heater by lining up the two legs 7 on page to the two mounting brackets on the rear of the machine 11 on page 3 Connect your heater s inlet hose 1 on page to the machine s outlet quick disconnect 6 on page 4 Connect your 25ft solution hose to PVUMFU RVJDL EJTDPOOFDU 5 on page ...

Page 13: ... solution line to a carpet wand or Upholstery attachment 8 COMPLETE THIS STEP BEFORE TURNING HEATER ON Turn the pump switch to the ON position using the pump switch on the handle of your R500H Pressing the solution valve trigger of your attachment spray water for 10 15 seconds until you have a steady flow This ensures the heater is filled with fluid 9 Turn heater on using the power switch 2 on pag...

Page 14: ...over residual dirt and solution 7 Do not overwet carpet Make overlapping passes to prevent streaking 8 If the carpet is heavily soiled squeeze solution valve trigger on the forward pass as well as backwards allowing cleaning solution a few seconds longer to work prior to vacuuming Another method is to raise the wand 8 above the carpet and pre spray lightly prior to cleaning passes On extremely soi...

Page 15: ...ize colors by cleaning with an acidic rinse 1 Using a dedicated dry vacuum pre vacuum the space to be cleaned to remove as much dirt as possible Do not use the extractor to dry vacuum as it does not have a dry filter 2 See steps 1 11 in section Accessory Heater 3 Make sure the drain valve 10 on page 10 is closed by pushing the T handle all the way in 4 Attach an upholstery tool to the hose set 5 A...

Page 16: ...ractor UPPER ASSEMBLY 1 2 4 3 5 6 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 23 22 21 20 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 38 37 32 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 47 48 7 8 19 27 49 16 25 7 1 8 1 24 26 5 A 5 D 5 C 5 B 50 46 R500H UPPER 8 24 16 NOT SHOWN FRONT MINUTEMAN DECAL PART H13699 51 52 53 19 ...

Page 17: ...EXTENSION CORD 12 3 SJTW 38 K00710 1 ELBOW DRAIN VALVE BLACK 10 B12915 1 VELCRO STRAP 39 C00254 2 LOCK WASHER 1 4IN SPLIT 11 H02548 2 1 LABEL IMPORTANT CORD 40 C02294 2 SCREW 1 4 20 X 1 25 12 B00185 30 1 WIRES 73 IN 41 K11185 1 ELBOW 90 1 5 IN MT MS PVC 13 B00185 40 1 WIRES 73 IN 42 K00672 1 1 PVC PIPE 1 5 X 2 25 IN 14 B010314 1 WIRE HARNESS 43 E11129 1 GASKET BASE 15 F11786 MM 1 HANDLE 44 A90004 ...

Page 18: ...ASSEMBLY 1 2 3 5 4 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 19 28 26 51 52 50 48 49 53 7 54 10 6 69 3 70 7 7 49 56 3 29 60 58 12 16 16 17 14 18 19 20 21 22 23 23 24 25 26 27 30 30 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 55 57 59 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 72 71 R500H BASE 8 25 16 ...

Page 19: ...4 5 IN HEX 52 F11789 MM 1 BASE 17 C11516 1 SCREW 1 4 X 20 X 4 5 IN FLAT 53 C00314 1 8 HEX BOLT 1 4 X 20 X 1IN 18 J11154 28 HOSE REGULATOR TO SOLU TION TANK 54 G03518 L 2 LOCKING CASTER 4 IN 19 J00651 4 HOSE CLAMP 1 5 8 X 2 7 16 55 F13820 1 3 LOUVER 20 A00060 1 25 MALE X 375 BARB BRASS 56 B00177 2 TERMINAL LUG 21 A00053 1 45 ELBOW 25MP X 25 FP 57 C11955 1 FLAT WASHER 10 22 G13441 1 REGULATOR VALVE ...

Page 20: ...Page 20 Parts and Instruction Manual R500H Rush Carpet Extractor WIRING ...

Page 21: ...t 3 Lint dirt build up on wand head 4 Defective vacuum hose 5 Loose connection in the vacuum motor s SOLUTION SYSTEM PROBLEM SOLUTION PUMP MOTOR RUNS BUT NO SPRAY THROUGH SPRAY TIPS 1 Clogged spray tips 2 Clogged solution intake filter screen 3 Clogged female quick disconnect coupler 4 Quick disconnects not fully connected 5 Dirty or damaged pump head valves 6 Defective pump check valve 7 Crack in...

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Page 24: ...45 U S Route 20 Pingree Grove IL 60140 USA Phone 800 323 9420 www minutemanintl com A Member of the Hako Group Excellence Meets Clean Minuteman is a Full Line Manufacturer of Sweepers and Scrubbers for Industrial Facilities ...