Castex SCX-400 611458 Product manual

ENGLISH - ESPANOL
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
3
3
4
5
5
6
6
6
6
7
7
7
7
8
8
9
9
9
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
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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
\)
(230V/240V)
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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.
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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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OPERATION
7. Plug machine's powercordinto a groundedwall
outlet (Figure 4).
Grounded
3 HoleOutletGroundedOutlet
Ground Pin
Grounding
Edge/hole
V
(120V)
(230V/240V)
FIG. 4
FOR SAFETY: Donot operatemachine unless
cord is properlygrounded.
FOR SAFETY: Donot operatemachinewith the
useofan extensioncord.
FIG. 6
3. Releasetriggers atendof path and continue to
pullmachine to pick up excess solution.
4. Tip machineback on wheels and pushmachine
forward to beginnextpath.
MACHINEOPERATION
FOR SAFETY: Donot operatemachineunless
operator manual is read and understood.
PRE-OPERATION
1. Vacuumcarpet and removeotherdebris.
2. PerformMACHINESETUPprocedures.
3. Inspectpowercord for damage.
CLEANING CARPETS
1. Turnmainpowerswitch on (Figure 5).
2.
FIG. 5
To begincleaningcarpets,pulltriggers and slowly
pullmachinebackwards(Figure 6).
WHILE OPERATING
1. Overlapeachpath by50mm(2 in).
mm. WARNING:Flammablematerials or reactive
metals can cause an explosion or fire. Donot pick
up.
2. Workawayfromwalloutlet and powercord to
preventcorddamage.
3. Periodicallycheck for excessivefoambuildup in
recovery tank. Usea recommendedfoamcontrol
solution to preventvacuummotordamage.
ATTENTION:Excessive foambuildupwill not
activate the floatshut-offscreen.
4.
If brushstops, the circuit breaker may havebeen
tripped.Unplugpowercord,checkbrush for
obstruction.Pushbrushresetbutton to resume
(Figure?).
5.
6.
FIG. 7
To cleanheavilysoiledareas,repeatcleaningpath
fromdifferentdirection.
Observerecoverysitewindow,whenrecovery
appears to stop,drainrecoverytank (See
DRAININGTANKS).
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OPERATION
CLEANINGWITHACCESSORYTOOLSDRAININGTANKS
1.
Connect accessorytoolhoses to solutionhose
coupler and vacuumhoseportlocated at front of
machine (Figure 8).
FIG. 8
2. Turnmainpowerswitch on (Figure 9).
FIG. 9
3. Operateaccessorytools as normal(Figure 10).
NOTE: When cleaning upholstery, always check
cleaning instructions sewn in furniture by
manufacturer.
4.
FIG. 10
After cleaning,relievewaterpressurefromtool
before disconnectinghose.Squeezetrigger for
five secondsafterturningmainpowerswitchoff.
FOR SAFETY:When servicing machine,unplug
cordfromwalloutlet.
DRAINING RECOVERYTANK
1. Turnmachine offand unplugpowercord.
2. Hingeopencover,liftrecovery tank outand empty
(Figure11).
FIG. 11
NOTE: Make sure to rinse out recovery tank before
refilling solution tank.
DRAININGSOLUTIONTANK
1. Pullsolutiontankdrainhose offof hosebarb at
rear of machine and empty remaining solution
(Figure 12).
FIG. 12
2. Replace drain hose.
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OPERATION
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
To keepmachine in goodworkingcondition,simply
follow machine'sdaily,weekly and monthly
maintenanceprocedures.
FOR SAFETY:Whenservicingmachine,unplug
cord fromwalloutlet.
DAILY MAINTENANCE
(Every 4 Hours of Operation)
1. Empty and rinse out recoverytankthoroughly
(Figure 13),
2. Removefloatshut-offscreenfromrecoverytank
cover and clean(Figure14).
FIG. 14
3. Drainremainingwaterfromsolutiontank
(Figure 15).
4. Cleansolutiontankfill portstrainer.
5. Remove any entangledcarpetfibers and debris
frombrush(Figure 16).
FIG. 16
6. Remove any debrislodged in pick up head
(Figure 17).
FIG. 17
7. Wipe off powercord and check for damage,
replace if necessary.Coilcordneatlyafteruse.
8. Cleanmachinewith anall purposecleaner and
dampcloth(Figure 18).
FIG. 18
FIG. 15
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OPERATION
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
(Every 20 Hours of Operation)
1,
2.
Inspectvacuumhoses for holes and loosecuffs.
Inspectspray pattern for plugging. If plugged,
remove spraytips and soakthem ina
recommendedliquidneutralizer foruptosix hours.
To removespray tip, twistspray tip body
counter-clockwise. Donotuse pointedobjects to
unplugtips,damagewilloccur(Figure 19).
FIG. 19
FOR SAFETY:Whenusingmachine,followmixing
and handlinginstructions on chemicalcontainers.
3. Inspectcord and cordgrip for damage.Replace
immediately if damaged.
MONTHLY MAINTENANCE
(Every 80 Hours of Operation)
1. Flushsolutionsystemwith a recommended liquid
neutralizer to dissolve normal chemical buildup.
a. Pour 7.5L (2 gal) ofhot water 60°C (140°F )
intosolutiontank. Adda liquidneutralizer
according to mixinginstructions on bottle.
NOTE: Contact your chemical supplier for a
recommended neutralizer liquid.
FOR SAFETY:Whenusingmachine,follow mixing
and handlinginstructions on chemicalcontainers.
b. Positionbrushoverfloordrain and operate
machine forone minute.
c. Thenconnecthandtoolsolutionhose to
machine and alsoover a floordrainoperate
tool forone minute.
d. Shut off machine and allow remainingsolution
to breakdownchemicalbuildupovernight.
e. Next day, spray out remainingsolution and
flushsystemwith 11L (3 gal) of cleanwater.
Lubricatewheelswith a waterresistant oil.
2.
3.
QUARTERLY MAINTENANCE
(Every 250 Hours of Operation)
Checkvacuummotor for carbonbrushwear.Replace
brushes if worn toa length of 10mm (0.38 in)or less.
Contact an AuthorizedServiceCenter for motor
maintenance.
STORINGMACHINE
1. Before storingmachine, be certain to drain and
rinse tanks ofall water.
2. Storemachine ina dry area inthe uprightposition.
3. Open recovery tank cover to promote air circulation.
ATTENTION: Donot expose to rain.Store
indoors.
ATTENTION: If storingmachine in freezing
temperatures, be surethatmachine and solution
system are completelydrained and dry.
RECOMMENDEDSTOCKITEMS
Refer to PartsListsection for recommendedstock
items.StockItems are clearlyidentifiedwith a bullet
preceding the partsdescription. See examplebelow:
Ret.
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3
4
5
Pari NoJ
7C11LIJ ^^
180613
23013?
101"14
210240
^ : Description
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i *FLOAT. irHLj-TOFF
N F^LE
i •GASKET
r.JT, FLAPJGEC
Qfy.
Inspect machine for waterleaks and loose
hardware.
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