Clarke Alto Extractor Tools User manual

Form No. 79042A 5/01 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Printed in the U.S.A.
Operator's
Manual
Extractor
Tools
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 ALTO
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 you
cannot read English, have this manual 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.
For new books write to: ALTO U.S. Inc., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
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CONTENTSOFTHISBOOK
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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OPERATORSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
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
theDANGERstatementsfoundonyourmachineorinyourOwner's
Manualare ignoredor arenotadhered to. Readandobserve all
DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your
machine.
WARNING means:Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the WARNING
statementsfound onyour machineorin yourOwner's Manualare
ignoredorarenotadhered to. ReadandobserveallWARNING
statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
CAUTIONmeans:Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the
CAUTION statementsfoundon yourmachine orin yourOwner's
Manual are ignored or not adhered to. Read and observe all
CAUTIONstatementsfoundinyourOwner'sManualandon
yourmachine.
DANGER: Toolscan cause an explosion when operated nearflammablematerials and vapors. Do not
usethesetoolswithornearfuels,graindust,solvents,thinners,orotherflammablematerials.
WARNING: You must have training in the operation of these tools before using them. READ THE
INSTRUCTIONBOOKFIRST.
WARNING: Do not use this tool as a step or furniture.
WARNING: Maintenanceandrepairsmustbedonebyauthorizedpersonnelonly.
WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. Keep the adjustments according to specifications.
WARNING: Makesure that allthe labels, decals,warnings, cautions andinstructions are fastenedto the
tool. Replace them when necessary by ordering them from Clarke Technology.
WARNING: Do not use water that is hotter than 140°F.
NOTICE: Forsafety,READandOBEYtheINSTRUCTIONSgivenintheOwner'sManualfortheextractor
that is used with these tools.

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Theextractortoolsaretoolsforcleaningthecarpet. When
used with an extractor, the tools apply cleaning solution
tothecarpet,andremovesdirtysolutionandsoilfromthe
carpet.
•Use the 4" metal and 4" plastic hand tools to clean
stairs and small areas of carpet. These tools clean a
path 3½ inches wide.
•Use the 8" plastic wand and 12" metal wand to clean
edgesofaroomandlargerareasofcarpet. The8"wand
cleansapath8incheswide.The12"wandcleansapath
12inches 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: Instructionsforpreparationandopera-
tionofyourextractoraregivenwiththe
extractor.
CAUTION: Clarke Technology will not be held
liablefordamagetothecarpet,orpoor
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"
position.
4. The switch that activates the motor for the vacuum
is on the extractor. Put the switch in the "ON"
position.
5. Begin at the right-hand corner of the area to be
cleaned.
6. Press the solution release lever. Pull the tool
toward you at a slow steady speed.

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How To Operate The 8" and 12" Wands
NOTE: Instructionsforpreparationandop-
eration of your extractor are given
withtheextractor.
CAUTION: Clarke Technology will not be held
liable for damage to the carpet, or
poor results because of operator's
lack of training.
CAUTION: Do not use water that is hotter
then 140°F.
To operate the 8" and 12" wands 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.
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
couplinginto 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
thecarpet.
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
startingpoint.
12. To clean the edge of a room, move the wand
alongthebaseboard.

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How To Clean The Carpet
WARNING: Whenusingthetoolsandtheextrac-
tor to clean, make sure this proce-
dure is followed.
1. Donotwalkonfreshlycleanedcarpetforatleastfour
hours or until the carpet is dry to the touch.
2. Donotremovealuminumorplasticpiecesthathave
been placed under the legs of the furniture until the
carpet is dry.
3. Donotallowchildrenorpetstocrawlorwalkaround
onthedampcarpet.
How To Clean A Small Area Of Carpet
To clean a small area of carpet, follow this procedure:
1. Cleanthecarpetinsectionsofthreefeetsquare.
2. Asyoumakeapass,repeatoneinchofthearea
alreadycleaned.
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. Asyoumakemorepasses,repeatoneinchofthe
area already cleaned. Make each pass four
inchesdifferentinlengthtopreventmakingaline
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. Asyoumakemorepasses,repeatoneinchofthe
areaalreadycleaned.
9. Makemorepassesuntilalloftheroomiscleaned.

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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
solutionreleaselever.
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
procedure to clean the jet:
a. Remove the jet from the machine
and put it in a solution of ammonia and
water.
b. Blowcompressed air through thejet 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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CLARKETECHNOLOGY 4" Plastic HandTool
Tool Asm. 11/97
59231A
1
5
4
31
12 13
8
9 11 10 762
Ref# Part No. Description Qty.
1 55179A Plastic Head w/tube 1½" 1
2 59618A Vavle Assembly, Plastic 1
3 55181A VSValve Hanger 1½" 2
4 85611A Screw, S.S.Pan Hd 10-32 x 1¼" 1
5 92022A Nut, S.S. Hex 10-32 1
6 54060A Tube Comp.,1/8MPT x 3/16"Ferrule 1
7 56123A Manifold 1
8 54177A Tee Jet, Plastic Orange 1
9 56508A O-Ring, 7/16" O.D. x 5/16" I.D. 1
10 57011A RetainerPlate 1
11 962802 Screw, 8-32 x ¼" S.S.Fillister Hd. 2
12 55180A Hose Assembly, Solution 1
13 737140 Quick Connector, 1/8FPT Male 1

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CLARKETECHNOLOGY 4" Metal HandTool
Tool Asm. 11/97
59228A
Ref # Part No. Description Qty.
1 55175A HeadAssembly 1
2 59618A Valve Assembly, Plastic 1
3 54060A Tube Comp., 1/8MPT x 3/16" Ferrule 1
4 55181A VSValve Hanger 1½ 2
5 85611A Screw, S.S.Pan Hd 10-32 x 1¼" 1
6 92022A Nut, S.S. Hex 10-32 1
7 54177A Tee Jet 1
8 56507A O-Ring, 3/8O.D.x ¼I.D. 1
9 57011A RetainerPlate 1
10 962802 Screw, 8-32 x ¼" Fillister Hd. 2
11 55180A Hose Assembly, Solution 1
12 737140 Quick Conn., 1/8FPT Male 1
1
4
5
6
3
9
10
7
8
211 12

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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY 8" Plastic Wand
Tool Asm. 4/99
59230A
Ref # Part No. Description Qty.
1 50383AuHead andTube Assembly 1
2 59324A UpperTube 1
3 59616A Valve Assembly, Plastic 1
4 722124 Elbow, 45° Street 1
5 30043AuHose, Solution 38" 1
6 55177A Valve Hanger, 1¼" Cast Aluminum 2
7 85611A Screw, Pn Hd 10-32 x 1¼ S.S. 2
8 92022A Nut, S.S. Hex 10-32 2
9 30044AuNozzle, ¼ (2 x 80°) 1
10 80082AuWasher,Plastic 1
11 80083AuWasher, Flat 9/16 SS 1
12 58901A Cable Tie, 3/16" Black 1
13 687501 Nipple, ¼ MPT x 1/8MPT Hex 1
14 737140 Quick Connector, 1/8FPT Male 1
1
10
5
9
3413 14
26
7
8
11
12
NOTE: uindicates a change has taken
place since last publication of this
manual.

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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY 12" Metal Wand
Tool Asm. 5/01
59229A
Ref # Part No. Description Qty.
1 59890A WandAssembly 1
2 59615A Valve Assembly 1
3 85307a Screw, S.S.Pan Hd 10-32 x 5/8"1
4 920722 Nut, S.S. Nylock 10-32 2
5 55809a Lever Valve 1
6 85611A Screw, S.S.Pan Hd.10-32 x 11/8"1
7 722124 Elbow, 45°Street 1
8 697501 Nipple, ¼ MPT x 1/8 MPT Hex 1
9 737140 QuickConnector, 1/8FPTMale 1
10 54061A Tube Comp. Ferrule, ¼ MPT x ¼" 1
11 54174A Vee Jet, ¼ MPT Brass 2
12 54507A Grip, Vinyl 6" x 1½" Dia. 1
13 54933A HandleAssembly 1
14 54934A HandleBack 1
15 962139 Bolt, S.S. ¼-20 x 5/8"2
16 920208 Nut, S.S. Hex ¼-20 2
17u30184A Strainer, Spray Jet 2
11
1
13
14
15
16 3
46 412
5
9
8
7
210
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NOTES

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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY reserves the right to make changes
or improvements to its machine without notice.
Always use genuine Clarke Technology Parts for repair.
2100 Highway 265
Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
CLARKE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY
This Clarke Technology Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and
maintained in accordance with Clarke Technology's Maintenance and Operations instructions.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for use of the product. It does not cover normal
wear parts such as electrical cable, rubber parts, hoses and motor brushes.
If difficulty develops with the product, you should:
(a). Contact the nearest authorized Clarke Technology repair location or contact the Clarke Technology Service
Operations Department, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764, for the nearest authorized Clarke Tech-
nology repair location. Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product under this warranty.
(b). Return the product to the nearest Clarke Technology repair location. Transportation charges to and from the
repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser.
(c). Clarke Technology will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reason-
able time after receipt of the product.
Clarke Technology's liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts
and is given to purchaser in lieu of all other remedies, including INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN. THERE ARE NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF. NO WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY, SHALL BE IMPLIED. A warranty
registration card is provided with your Clarke Technology product. Return the card to assist Clarke Technology in
providing the performance you expect from your new floor machine.
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