Castex SCX-400 611458 Product manual

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Castex
SCX-400
PortableCarpet Extractor
Extractor Portatil de Alfombras
Model No.:
611458
611466-Can.
Operator and PartsManual
Manual del Operador y Piezas
FAILURE TO FOLLOWTHESEWARNINGS MAY
RESULT IN: PERSONALINJURY,ELECTROCUTION,
ELECTRICALSHOCK,FIRE OR EXPLOSION.
Do NotUse Flammable Liquids Or Operate
Machine InOr Near Flammable Liquids,
Vapors Or CombustibleDusts.
Do Not Pick Up FlammableMaterials Or
Reactive Metals.
|k DoNot OperateWithDamagedPowerCord.
PI DoNot Modify Plug. Unplug PowerCord
Before ServicingMachine.
Do NotUse Outdoors. DoNot Expose To
Rain. StoreIndoors.
613284
BOB SAFETY: FTEADTHE OWNER'S ' •'•:• :: ^
MANUAL BEFORE .USING MACHINE,: "I '•• ', ^
CASTEX
12875 RANSOM STREET
HOLLAND Ml 49424 U.S.A.
FAX: [phone]
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-964-9644
607303
Rev. 02(01-01)

OPERATION
Thismanual is furnished with each new model. It
provides necessaryoperation and maintenance
instructions andan illustratedpartslist.
Read thismanualcompletely and understand the
machinebeforeoperating or servicing it.
Use the illustratedParts Lists to orderparts.Before
ordering parts or supplies, be sure to haveyour
machine modelnumber and serialnumberhandy.
Parts and supplies maybe ordered by phone or mail
from any authorizedparts and servicecenter,
distributor or from anyofthe manufacturer's
subsidiaries.
Thismachinewillprovideexcellentservice. However,
the bestresults will be obtained at minimumcosts if:
•The machine is operatedwithreasonablecare.
•The machine is maintained regularly - perthe
maintenanceinstructionsprovided.
•The machine is maintainedwithmanufacturer
supplied or equivalentparts.
MACHINE DATA
Please fill outat time
Model No.-
of installation for future reference.
Install. Date -
Serial No.-
'I1 2001TennantCompany Printed in U.S.A.
Castex is a registered United Statestrademark of TennantCompany.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY LABELS
MACHINE COMPONENTS
MACHINE SETUP
MACHINE OPERATION
PRE-OPERATION
CLEANING CARPETS
WHILEOPERATING
CLEANING WITHACCESSORY TOOLS
DRAINING TANKS
DRAINING RECOVERYTANK
DRAINING SOLUTIONTANK .
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
DAILY MAINTENANCE
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE . ..
QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE
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STORINGMACHINE 9
RECOMMENDEDSTOCKITEMS 9
TROUBLESHOOTING 10
SPECIFICATIONS 11
MACHINEDIMENSIONS 11
ELECTRICALDIAGRAMS 24
120VWIRINGDIAGRAM 24
120VLADDERDIAGRAM 25
230VWIRINGDIAGRAM 26
230VLADDERDIAGRAM 27
PARTS LIST 28
SOLUTIONTANKGROUP 28
RECOVERY TANKGROUP 30
HANDLEGROUP 32
REAR PANELGROUP 34
BRUSH GROUP 36
SOLUTIONGROUP 38
OPTIONS 40
HANDTOOL 40
FLOORTOOLSOLUTION AND
VACUUM HOSES 40
FLOOR TOOL . , , . , , 41
SCX-400 (01-01)

OPERATION
SAFETYPRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for commercial use. Itis
designed to cleancarpet and upholstery inan indoor
environment andisnot constructed forany other use.
Use only recommended cleaning solutions and
accessory tools.
All operators must read, understand and practice the
following safety precautions.
The followingsafetyalertsymbols are usedthroughout
this manual as indicated in their description:
M*. WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices whichcouldresult in severepersonal
injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identifyactionswhichmust be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
The following information signals potentially dangerous
conditions tothe operator or equipment:
FOR SAFETY:
1. Donot operatemachine:
Unlesstrained and authorized.
Unlessoperatormanual is read and
understood.
In flammable or explosiveareas.
Unlesscord is properlygrounded.
Withdamagedcord or plug.
If notin properoperating condition.
In outdoor areas.
In standingwater.
With theuseofan extensioncord.
2. Beforeoperatingmachine:
Make sure all safetydevices arein place
and operateproperly.
3. When using machine:
Do notrun machineovercord.
Do not pullmachine by plug or cord.
Do not pull cordaroundsharpedges or
corners.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
Do not stretchcord.
Do not handle plug with wet hands.
Keep cordawayfromheatedsurfaces.
Report machinedamage or faulty
operationimmediately.
Followmixing and handling instructions
on chemicalcontainers.
4. Beforeleaving or servicingmachine:
Turn off machine.
Unplugcordfromwalloutlet.
5. Whenservicingmachine:
Unplug cord from wall outlet.
Avoid movingparts. Donot wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
Use manufacturersupplied or approved
replacementparts.
WARNING: HazardousVoltage.Shock or
electrocution can result. Alwaysunplugmachine
beforeservicing.
WARNING: Flammablematerials can cause
an explosion or fire. Donotuse flammable
materials in tank(s).
.A. WARNING:Flammablematerials or reactive
metals can cause an explosion or fire. Donot pick
up.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Machinemust be grounded. Ifit should
malfunction or breakdown,groundingprovides a
path of least resistance for electrical current to
reduce the risk of electricalshock.Thismachine
is equippedwith a cordhaving an
equipment-groundingconductor and grounding
plug. The plugmust be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed in
accordancewith all localcodes and ordinances.
Do not remove ground pin; if missing, replace
plugbeforeuse.
Grounded
3 HoleOutlet
Ground
Grounded Outlet
Grounding
Edge/hole
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(230V/240V)
SCX-400(01-00)

OPERATION
SAFETYLABELS
The safetylabelsappear onthe machine inthe
locations indicated.Replacelabels if theybecome
damaged or illegible.
WARNING LABEL - Located on cover
Label warns operator of safe practices of
equipment -English text.
FOR SAFETYLABEL -
Located on rear panel.
FOR SAFETY:
Readmanual
beforeoperating
machine.
FLAMMABLE MATERIALS/
SPILLS LABEL - Located
near solution tank fillport andon
recovery tank lid.
WARNING:Flammablematerials can
cause an explosion or fire. Donot
use flammablematerials in tank(s).
Flammablematerials or reactivemet-
alscan causeexplosion or fire. Do
not pick up.
SCX-400 (01-01)

OPERATION
MACHINE COMPONENTS
1. MainPowerON/OFFSwitch
2. Brush/SolutionTriggers
3. PumpResetButton
4. BrushResetButton
5. FoldingHandle
6. FoldingHandleLockLever
7. PowerCordHooks
8. SolutionTankDrainHosewith Solution Level Markers
9. Recovery TankCover
10. Recovery SightWindow
11. Recovery Tank
12. Solutiontank
13. FloatingBrushBase
14. Pick-UpHead
15. AccessoryToolSolutionHoseCoupler
16. AccessoryToolVacuumHosePort
MACHINE SETUP
1. Carefullycheckcarton for signs of damage.
Report damages at once to carrier. The machine
is shippedfullyassembled andis ready for use.
2. Adjusthandlefromtransportposition. To adjust,
pullhandlelockleveroutward and lifthandle to
desired operatingheight,re-lock lever(Figure 1).
3. Hingeopencover and removerecoverytankfrom
machine.Makesure the floatshut-offscreen and
solutiontankstrainer arein placebefore use
(Figure 2)
FIG. 2
4. Using a cleanbucket or hose,fillsolutiontankwith
15 L (4 gal) ofhot water,60°C(140°F)maximum
(Figure 3). Observesolutiontankhose at rear of
machinewhen filling. The hoseindicates the amount
of water in solution tank(Figure 3).
ATTENTION: Donotuse recovery tank to fill
solutiontank.Residualdirt or debriscouldcause
damage to solutionpump.
.A. WARNING:Flammablematerials can cause
an explosion or fire. Donotuse flammable
materials in tank(s).
FIG. 3
5. Adda recommended cleaning chemical.
FOR SAFETY:Whenusingmachine,followmixing
and handlinginstructions on chemicalcontainers.
ATTENTION: If usingpowderedcleaning
chemicals, mix prior to adding.
NOTE: If desired, water alone achieves excellent
cleaning results,
6. Replacerecovery tank and closecoverafterfilling.
FIG. 1
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