Clarke D14 User manual

Form No. 70720A 2/06 Clarke®Printed in the USA
D14 & D18
Upright
Vacuum
Operator's
Manual
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
couldresultininjurytoyouortootherpersonnel;damagetothemachineortootherpropertycouldoccur
aswell. Youmusthavetrainingintheoperationofthismachinebeforeusingit. Ifyouroperator(s)cannot
read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
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.

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ImportantSafetyInstructions............................................................................................................ 3
Introduction&MachineSpecifications............................................................................................. 7
GroundingInstructions .................................................................................................................... 8
HowToAssembleTheMachine ....................................................................................................... 9
TheControls..................................................................................................................................... 12
HowToOperateTheMachine .......................................................................................................... 14
Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 15
HowToChangeTheFilterBag ............................................................................................ 15
HowToCleanTheFilterCartridge ....................................................................................... 16
HowToReplaceTheBrush ................................................................................................. 16
HowToChangeTheDriveBelt ............................................................................................ 17
TheVacuumIndicatorLight ................................................................................................. 17
TheCircuitBreaker.............................................................................................................. 17
BrushPerformanceIndicatorLights.................................................................................................. 18
SECTION II Parts and Service Manual
Drawing#1UpperCanisterAssembly ..............................................................................................20
Parts List #1 Upper Canister Assembly............................................................................................ 21
Drawing#2BrushHousingAssembly...............................................................................................22
Parts List #2 Brush Housing Assembly ............................................................................................23
Parts List #3 Hose Wand and Handle Assembly .............................................................................. 24
Table of Contents

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA
Forthesafeoperationof thismachine,readand understandalldangers, warningsand
cautions. Look for these symbols:
DANGER: If you do not follow the instructions in a DANGER, severe bodily injury or death can occur to
theoperatorand/orotherpersonnel.
WARNING: If you do not follow the instructions in a WARNING, injury can occur to you or to other
personnel.
CAUTION: If you do not follow the instructions in a CAUTION, damage can occur to the machine.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. READ THE
INSTRUCTION BOOK.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Donotleavevacuumcleanerunattendedwhenpluggedin. Turnofftheswitchandunplugthe
electricalcord when notinuseandbeforeservicing.
4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.
6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has
beendropped, damaged,leftoutdoors,or dropped intowater,returnit toaservicecenter.
7. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull a cord around
sharpedgesorcorners. Donotrunvacuumcleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
8. Connect toaproperlygroundedoutletonly (refer to GroundingInstructions).
9. Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
10. Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
11. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
12. Donot handleplug orvacuumcleanerwithwet hands.
13. Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked, keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
14. Thisvacuum cleanercreates suctionandcontains arevolving brush. Keephair, loose
clothing,fingers and all parts of bodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.
15. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
16. Belt pulleyscan become hotduring normaluse. Toprevent burns,avoid touching thebelt
pulleywhenservicingthedrivebelt.
17. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas
wherethey may bepresent.
18.Unplug the machinebefore servicing thebelt or brush. Thebrush may startsuddenly and
cause injury.

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PowerSupply 120V-60Cycle 120V-60Cycle
230V-50/60Cycle 230V-50/60Cycle
VacuumMotor 1050 Watts 1050 Watts
BrushRPM 4300rpm 4300rpm
Cord 50 ft.3-wire 50ft.3-wire
Wheels(2) 2.7" x 1.25" 2.7" x 1.25"
Wand 21" extends to 33.5" 21" extends to 33.5"
Hose 1.5" x 18.5" 1.5" x 18.5"
extends to 72" extends to 72"
AgitatorBrush ChevronBrushPattern ChevronBrushPattern
CleaningWidth 14" 18"
Filter Bags 6 lt, 2-ply disposable 6 lt, 2-ply disposable
Weight(lesspower
cord) 20 lbs. 20.5 lbs.
ShippingWeight 26 lbs 26.75lbs
VacuumDimensions 10.5 x 14.25 x 46.5 10.5 x 14.25 x 46.5
Warranty OneYear OneYear
Model D14 D18
INTRODUCTION
TheD14andD18areuprightvacuumsforcleaning carpet. Thesemachinesareusedto removedrymaterialfrom
carpet. Thesemachinesareintended for commercial use.
MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

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GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS
Preparation:
The following are instructions for connection to the
power supply and the electrical ground.
This machine must be connected to the electrical ground to
protect the operator from electrical shock. The machine has
anapprovedpowercordwith three conductors and a plug
with three terminals. Connect the plug to a receptacle that
has three holes and is connected to the electrical ground.
Thegreen (or green andyellow) conductor in thecord is the
groundwire. Never connect this wireto any terminal other
thantheground pin terminal.
DANGER: Improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can result
in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
This machine is for use on a 110 to 120 VoltAC 60 cycle
electric circuit. Make sure you have the correct frequency
andvoltagebefore connecting the power cordtoanoutlet.
The machine has a plug as shown in figureA.
WARNING: Always use this machine with anAC
three-conductor electrical system connected to
the electrical ground. Replace any worn, cut or
damaged cords. Replace any damaged plugs,
receptacles or connector bodies.
WARNING: Do not cut, remove, or break the
ground terminal. Do not try to fit a three-termi-
nal plug into a receptacle or connector body
that does not fit the plug, see your Authorized
Clarke Dealer to get an authorized person to
make the connection.
WARNING: Do not move the machine over an
electrical cord. Always lift the cord over the
machine.
EXTENSIONCORDS:
Useonlyan approved extension cordwiththree conductors,
a plug with three terminals and a connector body with three
holes. This machine has a power cord with wire size 18
AWG (AWG meansAmerican Wire Gauge).
WARNING: If you use an extension cord, use an
extension cord with minimum wire size 16 AWG.
Do not use an extension cord longer than 50
feet. Do not join two extension cords.
FIGURE A
Grounded
Outlet Box
Grounding Blade
is longest of the
three blades

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Figure2
Figure3
Figure5 Figure4
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE
Toassemblethemachine,followthisprocedure:
1. Removethebrushhousing,vacuumbags,hose,
wand,handle assembly, canister housing, and
tools from the carton.
2. Removethecanisterhousingandthebrush
housing from the plastic bags.
3. Install the canister housing on the brush housing.
To install the canister housing, follow this proce-
dure:
a. Positioncanisterhousingoverbrushhousing
(seefigure2).
b. Alignpivotairway(A)andcanister support
pivot(B)with openings (C andD) inbottomof
canisterhousing(seefigure2).
c. Lowercanisterhousingcompletelyontobrush
housing until pin clicks into place and latches
(seefigure3).
4. Install the handle assembly to the canister hous-
ing. To install the handle assembly, follow this
procedure:
a. Inserthandle tube in the upper canister
housing(seefigure4).
b. Lowerhandlecompletelyintocanisterhousing
until mark on handle tube is below flush (see
figure 5, item A). This insures the handle is
properlyseated.
c. Push handle latch into lock position (see
figure 5, item B).
CB
AD
A
BMarkon
handletube.

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Figure7
Figure6
5. Install the wand assembly in the right rear canister
housing (see figure 6, item A).
6. Position wand handle so that handle is towards
the front of the machine (see figure 7, item A).
7. Attach hose to wand and canister (see figure 7).
To attach hose properly, depress lock on canister
(see figure 7, item B).
8. Snap thecrevice (B) andupholstery (C) tools into
thetoolretaineron rear of canister housing(see
figure6).
A
B
C
A
B
B

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Figure9
THE CONTROLS
The Handle Release Pedal (See figure 8, item A)
Thehandle release pedal is onthe lower leftside of the
machine. Press the pedal to release the handle and start
the brush motor. The brush motor will not run unless the
ON/OFF switch is in the "I" position.
The ON/OFF Switch (See figure 9)
The ON/OFF switch is on handle. Put the switch in the
"I" position to start the vacuum motor. Put the switch in
the "O" position to stop the vacuum motor. Putting the
switch in the off position will also shut off the brush
motor.
The Height Adjustment (See figure 8, item B)
The height adjustment is located on the lower right side
of the machine. Press the front of the pedal with your
footwhen vacuuming shortercarpet. Press the back of
thepedalwithyourfootwhenvacuumingthicker,longer
carpet.
The Wand (See figure 8, item C)
The wand is in the holder in the back of the canister
housing. Thewandhasatelescopingfeature(seefigure
11). The crevice tool and the upholstery tools fit the end
of the wand. The wand has a suction control sleeve (see
figure10). Fornormalvacuuming keepsuctioncontrol
sleeveclosed. To reduce suction,whencleaningdrapes
orfurniture,opensuctioncontrolsleeve.
Figure11
Figure8
A
B
C
Figure10

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Figure12
Figure13
Canister Door (Seefigure 12, item A)
The canister door release is in the upper part of the
canister housing. Lift to open door.
NOTE:Doorwillnotclose without a properly mounted
filterbag. See page 15for filter bagmounting instruc-
tions.
The Vacuum Indicator Light (See figure 12, item B)
The vacuum indicator light is on the top of the canister
housing. The indicator light comes on when the airflow to
thevacuummotor is obstructed.
NOTE:See page 17forintructionsonhow toremovean
obstruction.
The Cord Storage Hooks (See figure 13)
The cord storage hooks are on the back of the canister
housing. The lower cord hook is also a carrying handle.
Thelowercordhookrotatesto provide a quick cord
releaseandtoeasecordremoval.
A
B