Clarke 59229A Installation and maintenance instructions

Form No. 79042A 5/01 REVISED 12/14 REV B
Operator's Manual and Parts List
ACTIVE MODEL: 59228A
OBSOLETE MODELS: 59231A, 59230A, 59229A
READ THIS BOOK
This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read
this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke
machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other
property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using
it. If your operator(s) cannot read this manual, have it explained fully before attempting to operate
this machine.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.
Extractor
Tools

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CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK
Operator Safety Instructions................................................................................................. 3
Introduction........................................................................................................................... 4
How to Operate the 4" Floor Tool ......................................................................................... 4
How to Operate the 8" and 12" Floor Tool ...........................................................................5
How to Clean the Carpet ...................................................................................................... 6
Maintenance ......................................................................................................................... 7
4" Plastic Hand Tool Assembly Drawing and Parts List........................................................ 8
4" Metal Hand Tool Assembly Drawing & Parts List ............................................................. 9
8" Plastic Wand Assembly Drawing & Parts List .................................................................. 10
12" Metal Wand Assembly Drawing & Parts List .................................................................. 11

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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA
For the safe operation of these tools, read and understand all warnings and cautions.
DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if
the DANGER statements found on your machine or in your Owner's Manual
are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER state-
ments found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING means : Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the WARNING
statements found on your machine or in your Owner's Manual are ignored
or are not adhered to. Read and observe all WARNING statements found
in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
CAUTION means: Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the CAUTION
statements found on your machine or in your Owner's Manual are ignored
or not adhered to. Read and observe all CAUTION statements found in
your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
DANGER: Tools can cause an explosion when operated near flammable materials and vapors. Do
not use these tools with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners, or other flammable
materials.
WARNING: You must have training in the operation of these tools before using them. READ THE IN-
STRUCTION BOOK FIRST.
WARNING: Do not use this tool as a step or furniture.
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only.
WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. Keep the adjustments according to specifications.
WARNING: Make sure that all the labels, decals, warnings, cautions and instructions are fastened to
the tool. Replace them when necessary by ordering them from Clarke Technology.
WARNING: Do not use water that is hotter than 140°F.
NOTICE: For safety, READ and OBEY the INSTRUCTIONS given in the Owner's Manual for the
extractor that is used with these tools.

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The extractor tools are tools for cleaning the carpet. When
used with an extractor, the tools apply cleaning solution
to the carpet, and removes dirty solution and soil from
the carpet.
•Use the 4" metal and 4" plastic hand tools to clean
stairs and small areas of carpet. These tools clean a
path 3-1/2 inches wide.
•Use the 8" plastic wand and 12" metal wand to clean
edges of a room and larger areas of carpet. The 8"
wand cleans a path 8 inches wide. The 12" wand cleans
a path 12 inches wide.
•The extractor has controls to start the pump for the
solution and the motor for the vacuum. The floor tool
has a control to release the solution.
INTRODUCTION
How To Operate The 4" Hand Tools
NOTE: Instructions for preparation and opera-
tion of your extractor are given with
the extractor.
CAUTION: Clarke will not be held liable for damage
to the carpet, or poor results because
of operator's lack of training.
To operate the 4" hand tools, follow this procedure:
1. Connect the vacuum hose to the hose connector
on the extractor and to the end of the vacuum tube
on the floor tool.
2. Connect the solution hose to the extractor and the
floor tool. To fasten the quick-disconnect, slide
the knurled collar on the female coupling away
from the opening. Push the male coupling into the
female coupling.
3. The switch that activates the motor for the pump is
on the extractor. Put the switch in the "ON" posi-
tion.
4. The switch that activates the motor for the vacuum
is on the extractor. Put the switch in the "ON" posi-
tion.
5. Begin at the right-hand corner of the area to be
cleaned.
6. Press the solution release lever. Pull the tool to-
ward you at a slow steady speed.

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How To Operate The 8" and 12" Wands
NOTE: Instructions for preparation and
operation of your extractor are given
with the extractor.
CAUTION: Clarke will not be held liable for
damage to the carpet, or poor results
because of operator's lack of train-
ing.
CAUTION: Do not use water that is hotter
then 140°F.
To operate the 8" and 12" wands follow this proce-
dure:
1. Connect the vacuum hose to the hose con-
nector on the extractor and to the end of the
vacuum tube on the floor.
2. Connect the solution hose to the extractor
and the floor tool. To fasten the quick-dis-
connect slide the knurled collar on the female
coupling away from the opening. Push the
male coupling into the female coupling.
3. The switch that activates the motor for the
pump is on the extractor. Put the switch in
the "ON" position.
4. The switch that activates the motor for the
vacuum is on the extractor. Put the switch in
the "ON" position.
5. Move the floor tool to the right-hand corner of
the carpet.
6. Hold the floor tool at an angel that gives the
best seal between the tool to increase the
seal.
7. Press down on the tool to increase the seal.
8. Press the solution release lever.
9. Move backwards and pull the tool toward you
at a rate of about 30 feet per minute. Move
slower for very dirty areas.
10. Release the solution lever approximately six
inches before you stop moving backward.
11. Lift the wand and move it to the side of the
starting point.
12. To clean the edge of a room, move the wand
along the baseboard.

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How To Clean The Carpet
WARNING: When using the tools and the
extractor to clean, make sure this
procedure is followed.
1. Do not walk on freshly cleaned carpet for at least
four hours or until the carpet is dry to the touch.
2. Do not remove aluminum or plastic pieces that have
been placed under the legs of the furniture until the
carpet is dry.
3. Do not allow children or pets to crawl or walk around
on the damp carpet.
How To Clean A Small Area Of Carpet
To clean a small area of carpet, follow this procedure:
1. Clean the carpet in sections of three feet
square.
2. As you make a pass, repeat one inch of the
area already cleaned.
3. To remove more liquid from the carpet, make
passes over the area already cleaned. Do not
press the solution lever.
How To Clean A Large Area Of Carpet
To clean a large area of carpet follow this procedure:
1. Begin at the right-hand corner of the carpet.
2. Make a pass halfway along the edge of the
carpet. Pull the tool back at a steady speed.
3. Move to the edge of the carpet. Make another
pass next to your first pass.
4. As you make more passes, repeat one inch of
the area already cleaned. Make each pass four
inches different in length to prevent making a
line in the center of the carpet.
5. Make more passes until half of the carpet is
cleaned.
6. Move to the right-hand corner of the part of the
carpet not yet to be cleaned.
7. Make a pass halfway along the edge of the
carpet.
8. As you make more passes, repeat one inch of
the area already cleaned.
9. Make more passes until all of the room is
cleaned.

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MAINTENANCE
After each use of the tools, do the following:
1. Use clean water from the extractor to flush the
solution system of each of the tools.
2. Disconnect the solution hose and the vacuum
hose from the machine.
3. To drain the solution system, press the pin in
the male connector for the solution hose. Press
the solution release lever.
4. Check for objects in the vacuum opening. Use
a stick to remove any objects from the vacuum
opening.
5. Check for leaks at all connections.
6. Apply a small amount of silicone lubricant to the
quick-disconnect fittings. To prevent damage to
the O-rings, do not use an oil lubricant.
7. Check the spray jets on the floor tools. If a
spray jet is not working correctly, use this proce-
dure to clean the jet:
a. Remove the jet from the machine
and put it in a solution of ammonia and
water.
b. Blow compressed air through the jet and
install the jet on the tool.
CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spray jet,
do not push a wire or any object
through the opening in the jet.
8. Use a dry cloth to wipe the tool.

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CLARKE 4" Plastic Hand Tool
59231A (Obsolete)
Item Ref. No. Qty Description
1 55179A 1 Plastic Head w/tube 1-1/2”
2 59618A 1 Vavle Assembly, Plastic
3#2 VS Valve Hanger 1-1/2”
4#1 Screw, S.S. Pan Hd 10-32 x 1-1/4”
5#1 Nut, S.S. Hex 10-32
6 54060A 1 Tube Comp.,1/8 MPT x 3/16” Ferrule
7
#1 Manifold
8 54177A 1 Tee Jet, Plastic Orange
9
#1 O-Ring, 7/16” O.D. x 5/16” I.D.
10#1 Retainer Plate
11 962802 2 Screw, 8-32 x 1/4” S.S. Fillister Hd.
12 55180A 1 Hose Assembly, Solution
13#374 1 Quick Connector, 1/8 FPT Male
#= Revised or new since last update
PLASTIC
11
12 13
2
6
7
9
8
10
11
3
4
5
revised 12/14

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CLARKE 4" Metal Hand Tool
59228A
6
1
45
2
11 12
3
9
10
8
7
PLASTIC
Item Ref. No. Qty Description
1
#1 Head Assembly (Metal)
2 59618A 1 Valve Assembly, Plastic
3 54060A 1 Tube Comp., 1/8 MPT x 3/16” Ferrule
4
#2 VS Valve Hanger 1-1/2
5
#1 Screw, S.S. Pan Hd 10-32 x 1-1/4”
6#1 Nut, S.S. Hex 10-32
7 54177A 1 Tee Jet
8
#1 O-Ring, 3/8 O.D. x 1/4 I.D.
9#1 Retainer Plate
10 962802 2 Screw, 8-32 x 1/4” Fillister Hd.
11 55180A 1 Hose Assembly, Solution
12#374 1 Quick Conn., 1/8 FPT Male
#= Revised or new since last update
revised 12/14

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CLARKE 8" Plastic Wand Assembly
59230A (Obsolete)
1
10
5
9
3413 14
26
7
8
11
12
Item Ref. No. Qty Description
1 50383A 1 Head and Tube Assembly
2
#1 Upper Tube
3 59616A 1 Valve Assembly, Plastic
4
#1 Elbow, 45° Street
5#1 Hose, Solution 38”
6 55177A 2 Valve Hanger, 1-1/4” Cast Aluminum
7#2 Screw, Pn Hd 10-32 x 1-1/4 S.S.
8#2 Nut, S.S. Hex 10-32
9 30044A 1 Nozzle, 1/4 (2 x 80°)
10#1 Washer, Plastic
11#1 Washer, Flat 9/16 SS
12 58901A 1 Cable Tie, 3/16” Black
13#1 Nipple, 1/4 MPT x 1/8 MPT Hex
14#374 1 Quick Connector, 1/8 FPT Male
#= Revised or new since last update
revised 12/14