Before putting the machine’s plug in the wall socket, check that the voltage available is the same as indicated on the label of the machine.
Verify that the cable plug is the same as the outlet.
Do not use adapters or multiple sockets.
Take care of the electrical cable. Do not repair the cable in case of tears, but replace it with a new one.
Do not pull the cable to drag the machine or to pull the plug out.
Do not handle the plug with wet hands.
Do not spray water near electrical outlets. Do not use the machine to spray or to suck dust, corrosive liquids (acids or bases, or explosive or inflammable liquids.
Do not use the machine in an explosive atmosphere.
Do not bring the end of the suction hose or one of the accessories near your face or others’, particularly near ears and eyes: the sucked air could seriously damage them.
If the chemical you are using produces foam, or if you are cleaning carpet previously treated with
Shampoo, you must add defoamer to the recovery tank to prevent damage to the vacuum motor.
In case of abnormal working (very noisy motor, pump not running, extreme temperature rise, or other suspicious signals), switch off the machine and pull the plug out.
After using, store the machine, well cleaned, in a cool and dry place.
Setup
Fill in the lower tank (solution tank) with cold or warm water through the filling hole, adding chemicals according to the manufacturer’s specifications
Plug the power cord into the wall outlet (see Safety Regulations).
Using as a Self-contained Extractor
This machine is capable of being converted to a scrubber/dryer with an optional hard floor squeegee (P/N#18270E).
Lower the brush by turning the brush height adjustment counterclockwise. For carpet, the recommended setting is the second last notch. If using on a hard floor, lower the brush.
When you are finished using the machine, you must raise the brush all the way to transport the machine.
Lower the vacuum head by pushing on the foot pedal, which is located on the lower right side of
the machine.
Turn the vac motor and brush motor switches to the “I” position.
Set the pump switch to the “I” position. In the “I” position, the pump will only work when the
solution control lever is engaged.
On the lower left side of the machine, you can adjust the water flow by turning the ball valve knob. Turning the knob clockwise reduces the water flow.
Turning the knob counterclockwise increases the water flow. When priming the pump, this knob should be turned counterclockwise to maximum water flow.
Connect the machine to the wand or to the hand tool using the solution and the vacuum hoses.
These to the machine, remove the vacuum hose, which connects the solution tank to the vacuum shoe, and the solution hose.
Connect the longer vacuum hose to the machine
Connect the longer solution hose to the machine
Switch on the vacuum motor by setting the switch to the “I” position.
Turn the pump to the “II” position. In this position, the solution pump is always on.
To spray water, you need to pull the lever situated on the handle of the floor wand or hand tool.
After Use
Empty solution tank.
Put some fresh water in the solution tank and NaceCare av12qx Self Contained Extractor pump this through the system. This will help keep the pump system clean.
Clean the recovery dome and gasket.
Thoroughly rinse and drain the recovery tank to prevent odors from developing.
Run the vacuum motor for 1 to 2 minutes. This will help remove any moisture from the motor fans and fan casing.
When storing the machine, make sure to leave the recovery dome off the machine. This will
allow any water left in the recovery tank to evaporate into the air. This will also help prevent odors in the recovery tank.
Periodically check and clean the filter for the NaceCare av12qx Self Contained Extractor vacuum motor. It is located below the recovery
dome.
Periodically clean the water filter located inside the solution tank.
Periodically remove and clean the brush. Remove any hair or carpet fibres that have built up
on the brush shaft of the machine as well.
Maintainance
After 500 working hours, the machine should be brought in to be serviced.
The carbon brushes on. The vacuum motor and pump motor should be replaced at this time.
Worn-out carbon brushes may result in damage to the vacuum motor or to the pump, which are
not covered by warranty.
Replacing the carbon brushes should be done by authorized personnel
