Clarke CTV 20 User manual

Form No. 70973A 3/05 Clarke®Printed in the U.S.A.
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
machinecouldresultininjurytoyouortootherpersonnel;damagetothemachineortootherproperty
could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If your
operator(s) 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: Clarke®, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Wet/Dry Vacuum
120V
CTV
Operator's Manual
Manuel d'utilisation
Libro de Instrucciones

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TableofContents
ImportantSafetyInstructions ....................................................................................5
Specifications andAccessories ..............................................................................11
GroundingInstructions .............................................................................................14
HowToAssembletheMachine................................................................................16
HowToPrepareTheMachineForOperation...........................................................16
MachineOperation..................................................................................................18
MaintenanceandRepair .........................................................................................22
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................24
Recommended Spare Parts....................................................................................25
Section II Parts and Service Manual
CTV 15 & 20 HeadAssembly Drawing...................................................................30
Parts List .......................................................................................................31
CTV7Assembly Drawing .......................................................................................32
Parts List .......................................................................................................33
CTV 15 & 20 TankAssembly Drawing and Parts List...............................................34
CTV 15 & 20 FrameAssembly Drawing and Parts List ...........................................35
CTV 7, 15 & 20 SqueegeeAssembly Drawing ........................................................36
Parts List ........................................................................................................37
CTV 7, 15 & 20Accessory Tools .............................................................................38
CTV 15 & 20 Electrical Schematic ..........................................................................39
CTV 7 Electrical Schematic ....................................................................................40

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA
DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe
bodilyinjury ordeath. ReadandobserveallDANGERstatements foundin
your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury
to you or to other personnel; property damage could occur as well. Read
and observe all WARNING statements found in your Owner's Manual and on
yourmachine.
CAUTION: Failure to read and observe all CAUTION statements could result in damage
to the machine or to other property. Read and observe all CAUTION
statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Donot leavemachinewhenplugged in. Unplugfromoutlet whennotinuse and
beforeservicing.
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock use indoors only.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
nearchildren.
4. Useonly asdescribedin themanual. Use only manufacturer'srecommended at-
attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If machine is not working as it should, has
beendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater,returnittoaservice
center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
aroundsharp edgesor corners. Do notrun machineovercord. Keep cordaway
fromheatedsurfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Donot handleplug ormachinewith wethands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair,looseclothing, fingers,and allpartsof bodyaway from openingsand
movingparts.
11. The following materials must not be picked up with the machine: Hot materials
(glowingcigarettes,hotashes,etc.);Inflammable,explosiveoraggressivefluids(e.g.
gasoline,solvents, acids,alkalines, etc.);Inflammable, explosivedusts (e.g.
magnesium or aluminum dust, etc.).
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place. Use the machine only with an
undamagedfilterelement.
13. Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
16. Connecttoproperlygroundedoutlet. See"GroundingInstructions".
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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DANGER: Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service
or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury toyou
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 English, have this manual explainedfullybefore
attemptingtooperatethismachine.
DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in
injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine until it is completely
assembled. Inspect the machine carefully before operation. Use only as
described in this manual. Use only Clarke's recommended
attachmentsandreplacementparts.
WARNING: Operating a machine without observing all labels, decals, etc., could result in
injuryor damage. Readallmachine labelsbefore attemptingto operate the
machine. Make sure all of the labels are attached or fastened to the machine.
Get replacement labels and decals from your Clarke distributor.
WARNING: Before connecting any appliance to the appliance plug socket, the machine must
always be switched off. If appliances are connected to the appliance plug
socket, ensure that these appliances are also switched off when being
connected to the appliance plug socket. See "Appliance Plug Socket" in the
"Grounding Instructions" section in of this manual.
CAUTION: Making technical modifications to the machine could endanger your safety. Do
not make any technical modifications to the machine.
CAUTION: Never spray the top section of the machine with water. Can cause danger to
persons or danger of short circuits.
CAUTION: Wrap cord around handle when machine is not in use. Use caution not to run
over cord while machine is in use.
CAUTION: Thismachine isnot suitablefor pickingup health endangeringdust.
CAUTION: Iffoam/liquid comesout, switchoff immediately.

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Model Code # 02170A 02172A 02174B 02176B 02178B 02180B 02182B
Model Description CTV7 CTV7 w/AS/E CTV15 CTV15 CTV20 CTV15 w/squ. CTV20 w/squ.
Voltage(V) 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
Frequency(Hz) 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60 50/60
Power (Watts) 1200 1300 1200 1300 1300 1300 1300
Connectedloadfor --- 600 Watts --- --- --- --- ---
applianceplugsocket
VolumeAirFlow(CFM) 120 110 120 110 110 110 110
Vacuum Motor Single Stage Dual Stage Single Stage Dual Stage Dual Stage Dual Stage Dual Stage
Static Water Lift
(inches) 65 95 65 95 95 95 95
(inchesH20)
Cord Length (feet) 16 16 50 50 50 50 50
TankVolume(gal.) 7 7 15 15 20 15 20
Width (inches) 14.5 14.5 24 24 24 24 24
Depth(inches) 14 14 24 24 24 24 24
Height(inches) 21 21 38 38 38 38 38
Weight (lbs) Machine 14 16 44 45 48 45 48
Weight (lbs) Shipping 16 18 48 49 52 61 64
Order # for bag-type
filterelements 60910 60910 70007041 70007041 70007041 70007041 70007041
(pack of 5)
Order# for permanent
filterelement(unit) 11754000 11754000 11754000 11754000 11754000 11754000 11754000
ClotheFilterLiner/
Washable 61156103 61156103 61156103 61156103 61156103 61156103 61156103
SqueegeeFloorTool --- --- --- --- --- 70007035 70007035
Replacement
SqueegeeBlades --- --- --- --- --- 30292A 30292A
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SPECIFICATIONS&ACCESSORIES