Stormchaser 10070480, Operating Instructions Manual

MACHINE OPERATION 

 STORMCHASER 86038660  03/29/07 

 
PRE-RUN INSPECTION 

1.  Check all fittings and connectors for proper 

assembly. 

2.  Check all hoses for leaks.  Repair or replace any 

damaged hoses. 

3.  Check power cord(s) for any damage.  If 

damaged, replace. 

EQUIPMENT SET-UP

1.  Plug power cord from machine into properly 

grounded wall outlet. 

2.  Turn vacuum motor switch on and off to make 

sure there is electrical power at machine. 

3.  Connect vac hose to machine.  Slide the swivel 

cuff over the outlet on the tank. 

4.  Connect the hose to your machine and wand.  

Pull back the knurled collar on the quick 
disconnect coupler and push onto the connection 
on the chassis.  To avoid leaks, check to be that 
a positive connection was made. 

5.  Pour clean, hot water into the solution tank.  

To avoid possible tank distortion, water 
temperature must not exceed 140 F (60C).

6.  Add a non-foaming cleaning solution concentrate, 

for use in hot water extractors at the proportions 
noted on the container (See list below), into 
solution tank. 

NOTE: When using powder 

cleaner, pre-mix with hot water in a clean 
container before adding to the solution tank.

7.  Turn pump and vacuum switch(s) to the on 

position. 

NOTE: Pump may need to be primed 

for solution flow.

 (see Priming the Pump) 

8. 

Start cleaning.

 3-3  

To prevent possible disease hazard, before 
attempting to clean bodily fluids spills, you must 
kill any viruses, germs or bacteria present in the 
bodily fluid. 
SUITABLE  

INCOMPATIBLE 

CHEMICALS  

CHEMICALS 

Alkalis 

  Aldehydes 

Clorox II Bleach* 

Aromatic Hydrocarbons 

Defoaming 

Agents 

Butyls 

Detergents  

Carbon 

Tetrachloride 

Hydroxides  

Clorox* 

Oxygen Bleaches 

Chlorinated Bleaches 

Soaps 

  Chlorinated 

Hydrocarbons 

Sta-Puf Fabric  

D-Limonene 

Softener* 

 Lysol* 

Vinegar 

  Methyls 

(MEK) 

Perchlorethylene (perc) 

   Phenols 
   Trichlorethylene 

*Registered Trademark

PRIMING THE PUMP  

1.  Connect priming hose to solution output on 

machine. 

2.  Run open end of priming hose to vacuum intake. 
3.  Turn pump and both vacuums on and seal off 

hose going into vacuum in take. 

4. 

Do this for 30 seconds or until pump is putting out 
a steady flow of water.