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POWER BRUSH ESCORT
(OBS)
INSPECTION
un ack and inspect your
ex-
tractor
damage. Each unit
is operated and
inspected
before ship ing and any damage is the
the carrier who should
be notified immediately.
ELECTRICAL
This extractor
o
on a standard
15
amp,
115
Voltages
volts
or above
volts could
cause serious damage to motors.
50 hz model available.
WARNING:
Make sure you are using
the correct voltage as
on
nameplate before connecting machine
power cord to outlet.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
To protect the operator from electric
shock, this machine must be grounded
while in use. The machine is equipped
with an approved
power
cord and three-prong grounding type
plug to
the proper grounding
t
re-
ceptacle. The vacuum power
a
as shown in Fi
.
A.
if a receptacle
connected to the
ground as
shown in Fi
A
is not available use an
adapter as
Fig. C.
The
ada ter
must be connected to an
ground in the electrical outlet, using
screw shown in
B.
To avoid electric shock,
use indoors only.
EXTENSION CORDS
i f
an extension cord is used, the wire
size must be at least one
size iar
than the
cord on the
and must
limited to
feet in length.
The ESCORT
equipped with a
50 ft.
power cord.
EQUIPMENT SETUP
NOTE:
Attach strain
retainer
to power cord.
1.
Make
in
power cord a
proximately
rom twist
receptacle end.
2
Slide cord
through slot in
retainer and over
retainer arm.
slack cord back
through slot
to
secure.
3.
power cable from machine into
properly grounded
outlet.
4.
Using a clean container,
solution
tank with hot water. The maximum
of
the ESCORT is 7 gallons.
Mix in a nonfoamlng cleaning con-
centrate for use in hot water extrac-
tion machines at the proportions
noted on the container for various
carpet soil conditions.
NOTE:
When using a powder cleaner,
premix with hot water in clean
before adding to solution tank.
OPERATING THE ESCORT
NOTE:
Vacuum the car et and make
sure it is cleared of
debris be-
fore starting the cleaning process.
NOTE:
Pump
If the machine
has been in
or the pump runs
dry-air entrapment within the solution
can occur. This is alleviated b de-
pressing the tip of the auxiliary
momentarily while the pump is running.
Depress plunger with pump running.
pressure begins.
1.
Dispense solution
using either
the
for
open
or
the
toh for
if
ine
with
brush Switch on
power
press pedal to
brush head
sembly. Waikin backwards
the
machine
over
area to
Turn solution
off
about
8
be
fore the end
of each
to Insure
solution is
from the car-
pet. When through
edai to
brush head
witch
off
and brueh
WARNING:
not
power
brush running when machine is not
in cleaning mode. Damage to
could
2.
As you work, check to
if there is
a foam buiidu in the recovery tank.
if there is a
buildup, turn the
machine
off
and
add
the recommended
amount of a defoaming solution to
the recovery tank.
NOTE:
Never put defoamer in the
solution tank.
WARNING:
An overflow of foam
into the vacuum intake can damage
the
motor. Always
be
aware of
the waste water level in the recovery
tank. When the tank is about
quarters full, turn
off the machine, re-
move drain hose from keeper and
dirty water into bucket
or
floor
drain.
3.
When machine runs out
of
solution
,
turn off the machine
refill the solution tank.
machine
on and continue cleaning process.
can
be
and
TOOL
CARPET
off before con-
tools.
1.
solution control valve
spray” to accessory
2
Remove
dome
and insert
for
tool in its
3.
hose from
outlet nipple on
of
tank
and
and
3.)
Do not switch on power
brush when using ESCORT with
tools.
NOTE:
Make sure the
control
valve
returned to the “car
before
for
cleaning.
WARNING:
Before making any ad-
justments or repairs to the machine
disconnect the
power
from
source.
1.
Emp
solution
tank.
2
inspect and clean filter screen in
solution tank.
3.
pumping system with
1
to
2
gallons
of
clean hot water.
4.
Empty and clean recovery tank with
clean water.
Checkspray
pattern.
jets
for full
6. Check for and remove any debris or
buildup from
shoe.
On power brueh models
remove lint
and dirt build-up from brush and
housing.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
1.
Twice a month
a white vinegar
soiution one quart vinegar to one
of
water) or an
ng solution mixed as directed)
through the
This
buildup of alkaline residue
n system.
2
if spray jete
remove
the spray tips, wash them throughiy
in vinegar and blow dry.
NOTE
Do
not use pins, wires, etc. to
clean jets as this will destroy spray
pattern.
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