Craftex thermadry Manual

Instructions for use

THIS APPLIANCE IS SUITABLE FOR USE IN ENVIRONMENTS
SUCH AS SCHOOLS, HOTELS, HOSPITALS AND OFFICES.
THIS APPLIANCE IS CE APPROVED.
CLEANING WIDTH OF 400mm.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE APPLIANCE WITHOUT
READING THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL.
CAUTION: THIS MACHINE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR PICKING UP
HAZARDOUS DUST OR FLAMMABLE MATERIALS.
No liability can be accepted for damages to persons and or objects
caused by improper use, maintenance carried out by unauthorised
personnel, use of unauthorised and non original spare parts, any form
of tampering and or modifications to the original product.
The manufacturer reserves the right to modify the appliance
and or the accessories supplied without prior notice.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ATTACHING DRIVE BOARDS AND PADS
• Tilt the machine back on its wheels until the back of the motor housing is resting on
the floor exposing the drive mechanism at the front.
• A drive board or the brush should now be placed on the drive mechanism and locked
in place by turning anti-clockwise.
• When using the machine with the drive board select the correct size and grade of pad
and fit to the drive board.
• With the drive board or brush fitted the machine can be returned to the upright po-
sition.
• Reverse the process to remove the drive board or the brush.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
• Plug into power supply and check that green indicator light is on.
• The handle should be adjusted to a comfortable working height when the pad or
brush is flat on the floor.
• The handle is adjusted by pulling the height adjustment lever – this allows the handle
to be adjusted
• The handle will lock into position when this lever is released.
• Lift the handle so that the machine base is parallel to the floor.
• Operate the machine by sliding one of the safety switches outwards and lifting one of
the on/o levers as above.
• The temperature of the drive board is regulated by the thermostat dial.
• This primarily should be set at 85°C for use with the aluminum drive board and 0°C for
use with the carpet shampoo brush and plastic type drive board.
• To set the heatgun temperature, adjust the red knob located on the top of the heat
gun and set between 5 and 6 on the dial.
• When the machine is tilted back – with the back of the motor housing resting on the
floor and the aluminum drive board in place – attach a wet carpet pad onto the board
and use as per previous instructions.
• Caution: the aluminum drive board gets extremely hot – when handling use heat resis-
tant gloves to avoid burns etc.
• To adjust the pressure on the drive board or the carpet shampoo brush the weight can
be added by placing in position and hand tightening the bolts provided.
CONTROLLING MACHINE MOVEMENT
• When the brush or pad is flat on the floor – the machine will stay in the
• central position.
• To move to the right – slightly raise the handle and the machine will move to the right.
• To move to the left – slightly lower the handle and the machine will move to the left.
• The speed at which the machine moves either left or right will depend entirely on the
amount the handle is raised or lowered.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE:
• Always remove plug from socket outlet before carrying out any routine maintenance.
• Wipe all surfaces of machine after use.
• Always wind the cable around the bottom cable hook and handle.
• Wipe power cable clean after use – using a damp cloth.
• Check cable visually for signs of wear and damage - if any is detected, ensure that it
is replace immediately – this operation need not require a service call as a new cable
(see safety information) can be plugged in by unqualified personnel.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - cont
SAFETY INFORMATION
• This machine should only be used by trained operators.
• Do not use this machine unless it is in a safe condition.
• Check the cable and plug for damage before use and if necessary replace with a new
cable pack.
• Only use Craftex approved cable from our distributors or direct.
• To stop the machine release on/o switches whilst holding on to the handle.
• Always pay attention to the cable and keep it away from the drive board/brush and
hot air blower – hazard may occur if the machine runs over the cable.
• Always work within the cable length to avoid cable stress or damage.
• Never use dirty pads and do not allow the pads to become over soiled before changing.
Always remove the drive board/brush before storing the machine.
• The machine has been designed for use with the drive boards/brush supplied by Craftex
– the fitting of other boards may aect its safety – for a guide to dierent board types
and their intended use – refer to the Craftex Thermadry Machine leaflet.
• Check that the voltage shown on the serial number plate is suitable for the supply
available.
• Only use an outlet socket for its intended purpose (exhauster attachment).
• Instructions for use of exhauster attachment supplied with exhauster.
• The Craftex Thermadry Machine maximum A-weighted sound pressure level Lpa
measured in dB (A) is less than 85dB (A).
• The maximum r.m.s acceleration value of a Craftex Thermadry Machine which
operators are subjected to = 1.5m/s2.
• Always remove plug from socket outlet before carrying out any routine maintenance.
THIS FLOOR MACHINE IS FITTED WITH A CIRCUIT BREAKER
• If the machine is overloaded the circuit breaker will trip out.
• The reset button can be depressed after 30 seconds to restart the machine.
• Caution: Before re-setting check:
• The Pad (if a Drive Board is used) is clean – if not turn or change pad.
• The brush is not too worn or clogged up.
• There are no cable or supply faults.
• Warning! This appliance must be earthed.
• Important: Wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
• Green & Yellow = Earth
• Blue = Neutral
• Brown = Live
• As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond
with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your plug – proceed as follows:
• The wire which is coloured Green and Yellow must be connected to the terminal in the
plug which is marked with the letter E or by the Earth symbol or coloured Green or
Green and Yellow.
• The wire which is coloured Blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter N or Coloured Black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked
with the letter L or coloured Red.
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WHAT IS THE ‘THERMADRY SYSTEM?
• Thermadry is a unique, low moisture, quick drying carpet cleaning system, incorporating
a thermal rotary machine.
• In one application, the system cleans, disinfects, deodorises and protects carpets.
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WHAT IS SO GOOD ABOUT A ‘THERMADRY’ SYSTEM?
• Thermadry cleans as well as the traditional hot water extraction method, in many cases
Thermadry will give better results.
• The Thermadry is compact, lightweight, very quiet and has ‘stair climbing’ wheels.
• Carpets are left completely dry within a maximum time of 30 minutes after cleaning.
• The Thermal Rotary Machine does not incorporate vacuum motors or water pumps
therefore cutting down running costs and saving downtime.
• The chemical used in the process is pH7 (neutral), is safe to use on wool carpets and
does not require rinsing.
• Thermadry is quicker than hot water extraction cleaning.
• Cleaning costs average out at approx 4 pence per m² of carpet.
• The Thermal Rotary Machine can also be used for bonnet bung, hard floor scrubbing
and polishing.
DOES THE ‘THERMADRY’ SYSTEM HAVE ANY LIMITATIONS?
• The Thermadry machine can be used to clean all types of carpet except ‘Horse Hair’
type carpet tiles.
• At present, the Thermadry is unable to be used for cleaning stairs and upholstery.
HOW DOES THE ‘THERMADRY’ SYSTEM WORK?
• All carpet areas to be cleaned must be well vacuumed, using an upright vacuum that
incorporates a roller brush (Sebo BS36 or similar). This removes between 75% and
80% of all dirt from carpets.
• The carpet area is then presprayed with Craftex ‘Catalyst’ (Product Data enclosed).
This prespray then needs to be agitated with a shampoo brush or similar.
• The Thermal Rotary Machine is then used, with a thin bonnet pad soaked in Craftex
‘Catalyst’. As the machine heats the bonnet pad it draws all remaining dirt out of the
carpet and into the pad. (One thin bonnet pad covers approx 25m²).
• This pad process is then repeated using a clean pad soaked again in Craftex Catalyst
until the area to be cleaned has been covered.
• Carpet bonnets can be re-used by simply washing after use.
• When cleaned, the area will be dry within a maximum time of 30 minutes.

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1. HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT CONTROL
2. SAFETY SWITCH
3. POWER ON LIGHT
4. ON/OFF LEVER
5. THERMOSTAT
6. AIR TEMPERATURE ADJUSTMENT
THERMADRY DIAGRAM