Windsor NuWave, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information about this regulation www P65Warnings ca gov 86400820 A 07 24 15 NuWave Wide Area Vacuum Operating instructions ENG MODELS NW 1 012 533 0 From Serial Number Ref No1 See Serial Number Page in Spare Parts List or call manufacturer ...

Page 2: ... the lifetime of the product To register your product go to http warranty karcherna com For customer assistance 1 800 444 7654 86400820 Operators Manual NuWave Machine Data Label Overview The NuWave is a electric motor powered wide area vacuum intended for commercial use The NuWave brushes and vacuums debris from carpeted surfaces and stores the collected debris in vacuum bags ...

Page 3: ...DANGER 8 Safety Label Location 9 Grounding Instructions 10 Operations Technical Specifications 11 Controls Components 12 Set Up 14 Cleaning Route 15 How this Machine Operates 15 Maintenance Components 16 Brush Deck 17 Brush Replacement 17 Belt Replacement 18 Remove Vac Motor And Filters 20 Daily Maintenance 21 Regular periodic Maintenance 21 Service Schedule 22 Suggested Spare Parts 23 86400820 Op...

Page 4: ... unsafe practices of the machine Levels of hazards are identified that could result in product damage personal injury or severe injury resulting in death The OPERATIONS section is to familiarize the operator with the operation and function of the machine The MAINTENANCE section contains preventive maintenance to keep the machine and its compo nents in good working condition They are listed in this...

Page 5: ...al housekeeping purposes Maintenance and repairs must be done by qualified personnel During operation attention shall be paid to other persons especially children When the machine is left unattended ensure that it does not accidentally move The machine shall only be operated by instructed and authorized persons Do not handle the plug or machine with wet hands Do not unplug machine by pulling on co...

Page 6: ...hine doivent être effectuées par un personnel qualifié Durant la manoeuvre de la machine prendre garde aux personnes environnantes et notamment aux enfants Lorsque la machine est laissée sans surveillance s assurer qu elle ne se déplace pas de manière acciden telle Cette machine ne doit être manoeuvrée que par un personnel expérimenté et qualifié Lorsque la machine est laissée sans surveillance la...

Page 7: ...ort machine damage or faulty operation immediately Do not use the machine if it is not in proper operating condition Following is information that signals some potentially dangerous conditions to the operator or the equipment Read this information carefully Know when these conditions can exist Locate all safety devices on the machine Please take the necessary steps to train the machine operating p...

Page 8: ...ut dommage subi par la machine ou fonctionnement défectueux Ne pas utiliser la machine si elle ne fonctionne pas correctement Ci dessous se trouvent les informations indiquant les condi tions potentiellement dangereuses pour l opérateur ou l équipement Lire attentivement ces informations Être conscient que ces conditions peuvent survenir Repérer tous les dispositifs de sécurité sur la machine Suiv...

Page 9: ...ties or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Cet appareil n est pas prévu à l usage des personnes enfants y compris avec des possibilités physiques sensorielles ou mentales réduites ou le manque ...

Page 10: ...be used to connect this plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not avail able The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet sketch A can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box c...

Page 11: ...y or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance ITEM DIMENSION CAPACITY Rated Amperage 120V 15 AMPS Rated Amperage 230V 7 5 AMPS Brush Motor 0 5 HP 373 W Bag Capacity 792 in 13 L...

Page 12: ...torage 3 Vac on off switch Turns on and off vac motor 4 Brush Motor Circuit Breaker Protects brush motor from overheating 5 Vac Motor Circuit Breakers Protects the vac motors from overheating 6 Bag Full Indicator Light Indicates when filter bag requires replacement or a clog in the vacuum system ducting 1 2 86400820 Operators Manual NuWave 4 6 3 5 ...

Page 13: ...s to filter bag and vacuum motors 9 Filter Bag Basket Locates filter bag for maximum fill efficiency and easy changing 10 Filter Bag Lift out easily for service 11 Accessory Port Lift port to attach optional accessory hose Brush motor will be deactivated during accessory use 10 9 7 8 11 86400820 Operators Manual NuWave ...

Page 14: ...omfortable position at waist level by opening adjustment lever on left side of machine and moving handle Lock back into position by closing adjustment lever 3 Install filter bag inside the main body by pushing the rubber collar over the chute ADJUSTMENT LEVER FILTER BAG INSTALLED 86400820 Operators Manual NuWave ...

Page 15: ...ontrol panel to activate the vacuum 3 When using optional accessory tool brushes will be deactivated when accessory port is lifted Keep machine moving while brush engaged Damage to carpet could occur if not moving Gardez la machine en mouvement lorsque la brosse est engagée Sinon des dommages peuvent se produire au tapis 4 Move forward or backwards at a steady pace for thorough cleaning Run machin...

Page 16: ...ard 4 Brush Deck Assembly 5 Vacuum Hose 6 Hose Clamp 7 Brush Deck Mounting Bolts 8 Drive Housing Cover Plate 9 Secondary Timing Belt 10 Drive Housing 11 Belt Tensioning Nut 12 Belt Tensioning Bracket 13 Retaining Clips 86400820 Operators Manual NuWave 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 ...

Page 17: ...istles Brush Removal The brushes are removed from the right side of the machine 1 Adjust handle into the vertical position and lock the cam lever Tilt machine on it s back using handle to support it s position 2 Pull out on the bottom of the retaining clip 3 The brush assembly and end cap should drop down Then pull the brush down far enough to clear the bottom of the housing 4 Pull brush out with ...

Page 18: ...rd by loosening the 2 mounting screws 4 Remove brush motor assembly by loosening the 4 mounting bolts 5 Remove damaged or broken belt from drive pulleys and replace with a new drive belt Be sure the grooves in the drive belt match the grooves in the drive pulleys 6 Install brush motor assembly with new drive belt to the machine by using the 4 mounting bolts With mounting bolts in place but not ful...

Page 19: ...ed on the right side of brush deck assembly by removing the 4 screws that mount the drive housing cover plate 7 Loosen nut on the belt tensioning bracket and remove damaged broken belt Install new secondary belt in the same configuration 8 Apply tension to belt by pressing thumb tab on belt tensioning bracket Tighten the nut on belt tensioning bracket until proper tension is achieved Test belt by ...

Page 20: ...ommutator is grooved extremely pitted or not concentric the motor will need to be replaced or sent to a qualified service center Important These brushes wear quicker as the length shortens due to increased heat Spring inside brush housing will damage motor if brushes are allowed to wear away completely Periodically check the length of the carbon brushes Replace both carbon brushes when either is l...

Page 21: ...ove wheels clean axles and apply a thin coat of silicone lubricant to axles 3 Inspect and clean vac motor filters 4 Periodically inspect all hoses electrical cables filters gaskets and connections on your machine Frayed or cracked hoses should be repaired or replaced to eliminate vacuum loss 5 The electrical cable must be well insulated if the cable insulation is broken or frayed repair or replace...

Page 22: ...holes Check all cords and handles for damage or cracks replace as necessary Check brushes for wear replace if necessary Check brush strip for wear replace if necessary Inspect and replace all filters including exhaust intake Inspect clean and repair power head including brush housing Check all bearings for fiber build up and noise Check all gaskets for wear and leakage Check belts for wear replace...

Page 23: ...216120 BRUSH 25 5 X 4 0 OD FRONT 86216110 BRUSH 25 5 X 4 0 OD REAR 86215310 BELT TIMING 5MM X 15MM X 575 86291380 BELT 290J6 MICRO V 86135320 BRUSH SET 120V 230V 86215090 BAG PAPER WIDE AREA VAC 86224630 SPRING BRUSH CLIP 86217850 FILTER VAC CHAMBER 86400820 Operators Manual NuWave ...