Esteam E300 User manual

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Operating Manual
E300 SPOTTER

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E300 SPOTTER Operating Manual
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TOPIC PAGE #
!Introduction 3
!Technical Specifications 4
SECTION 1: Operational Safety
!Electrical Safety 5
!Mechanical Safety 6
SECTION 2: Operation Procedures
!Electrical Supply 7
!Water Supply & Chemicals 7
!Solution & Vacuum Hoses 7
!Starting System - Switches 8
!Shutdown Procedures 9
!Troubleshooting 10-11
!Solution Flow Path E300 12
!Wiring Diagrams E300 14
SECTION 3: Maintenance/ Technical
!Maintenance
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!Parts 21
oE300 22
oHoses & Tool
36
!Warranty 37

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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchaseof the E300 SPOTTER. The E300 is designed
to combine versatility with easeof transport. Years of experience, engineering,
and planning havegone into the design and manufacturing of the E300
SPOTTER. We take agreat deal of pride in the E300 SPOTER; our goal is no
lessthan your complete satisfaction.
This manual will provide users with the knowledge required to operate the E300
SPOTTER safely, to understand how to properly operateand maintain the
machine, and to ensurethat the equipment operates at its maximum performance
level.
All users must read and understand this manual completely before
operating the machine.
Always maintain this manual in legible condition adjacent to the E300 SPOTTER,
or placein asecure location for futurereference.

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Technical Specifications
E300 SPOTTER
Height: 19”
Length: 21”
Width: 10”
Weight: 18lbs.
Solution Tank Capacity: 3 gallon
Recovery Tank Capacity: 3 gallon
Power Cord: 20 foot –16/3
Solution Outlet 1/8” Male Quick Connect
Solution Pump: Flojet ET508224-HP pump
55 psi –0.37gpm
Vacuum Motor: AMETEK Lamb 4.8” Diameter –Peripheral discharge
Two Stage 87.7cfm – 76.5” WC
Power Draw: 6.42 / 7.3 amps

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Safety
CAUTION! This machine is an electrical appliance. Care must be
taken to reduce the risk of electrical shock.
!READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING THE E300
SPOTTER.
!To reduce therisk of property damage or injury, repairsto electrical systemsshould only beperformed by
experienced technicians. Contact your distributor for assistance. Unplug machine power cord from outlet
before performing any repairson the extractor.
!This machineshall begrounded whilein useto protect theoperator from electric shock. The machine is
provided with athree-conductor cord and athree-contact grounding typeattachment plug to fit the
proper grounding typereceptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord isthegrounding
wire. Never connect thiswire to other than the grounding pin of the attachment plug.
!This machineisfor useon anominal 120-volt circuit and
hasagrounding plug that resembles the plug illustrated in
the sketch to the right. Make surethat the machine is
connected to an outlet having the sameconfiguration as
the plug. No plug adapter should be used with this
machine.
!Thepower cord supplied with thismachine is properly
sized to handle theelectrical load of thismachineand
properly grounded asdescribed above. Any extension
cords used with this machine must be similarly sized and
grounded to assure safe operation. A properly sized
GFCI protected cord can beused for additional protection.
!Do not usetheE300 SPOTTER outdoors, in standing water or on wet surfaces. Do not storetheE300 in wet
conditions. If extractor is leaking, unplug machine power cords from outlets before approaching or touching
machine.
!Do not unplug power cord by pulling on thecord. Grasp theplug end when unplugging thecord. Do not pull
the extractor by the cord. If cord or plug is damaged, do not use cord. Replace with new cord or repair as
needed beforeuse.
!Overloaded circuit may not always trip circuit breaker. Reduced voltage to machine on overloaded circuit will
prevent componentsfrom operatingproperly.
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WARNING! Thismachinemustbeprotectedfrom conditionswhichmay
damagethepump,tank,hosesand othercomponents.
! Freezing of water in this machine will cause serious damage. TheE300, solution hoses, and toolsmust be
protected from freezing temperature. Store, transport, and use thisequipment only in temperatures well above
freezing. (32ºF or 0ºC). If you suspect theE300 hasbeen frozen, do not plug in or turn on machineuntil you
aresureit hasthawed completely.
! If the equipment cannot be stored or transported in a warm environment, it can be guarded from freezing by
runningan anti-freezesolution through theincomingwater lines, chemical feed system, solution pump, solution
lines, toolsand pump-out pump. Themachineisfilled at thefactorywith anti-freezeto eliminatedamageduring
shipment in cold weather.
o Theanti-freezesolution must becompletelyflushed from themachinebeforeit isreturned to service.
! The E300 must not be used to pick up flammable or combustible materials or used in areas where these
materialsmay bepresent.
! Solvent-based or water-based solutions containing solvents may damage the pump, hoses, and other
components. Do not assumechemical compatibility.
! Do not clean with solutionsthat areat temperaturesabove100ºF.
! Rinsethesolution tank, chemical system, and pump with fresh water after each day’suse.
! Do not allow pump to run dry. Alwaysmaintain adequatesolution level to supplysolution pump.
! Solution hosesmay ruptureif worn or damaged. Do not usesolution hoses if hose covering is cut, bulging, or
otherwisedamaged. Examinesolution hosesdailyand replaceor repair hosesasneeded.
! Keep Vacuum Filter Cap clean and check float for proper operation. Do not operate the E300 without the
Vacuum Filter Cap in place. Use defoamer to eliminate foam build-up during cleaning and prevent
foam/moisture from entering vacuum.
***Use commonsensetoprotect yourself andotherswhileusingthisequipment.***
! Keep petsand children away from themachinewhen in use.
! Keep all body parts, hair, and loose clothing away from openings and moving parts. Always wear appropriate
clothingand safetyequipment when operatingunit.
! Useextracarewhen cleaning on stairs. Wet carpet on stairscan beslippery.
! Securelatch beforemoving. Lift usingonly theappropriatehandle.
! Water may bespilled, drip, or beexhausted from vacuumsduring operation. Place unit in areawherewater will
not causedamageor usedrop cloth to protect surfaces.

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Operation Procedures
Knowledge of the proper operation of the E300 is required to ensure user
safety and efficient performance of the extractor.
Prior to using the E300 for the first time the Anti-Freeze used to protect the unit
during shipping must be flushed from pump, hoses & tool. Pour one quart of clean
water into the solution tank, connect cord, hoses & tool. Spray the tool into a
bucket or sink to flush out the ant-freeze before using the E300 for cleaning.
SET UP AND OPERATION
1. Electrical Cord:
Plug the power cord into the 120volt wall outlet. Makesurethe circuit can handle thepower load the
operation of theE300 will placeon thecircuit.
2. Water Supply & Chemical Mixing–Manual Fill:
!Pour up to 3 gallonsof hot water into the solution tank at the front of the machine. This will fill thetank
to alevel approximately 4 inches from the top of thetank.
The water temperature should not exceed 120"F.
!Measureand add theappropriate amount of the desired liquid chemical to thewater in thesolution tank.
Theamount of chemical will vary depending on thetypeof chemical used, the amount of water in the
tank, and the material being cleaned; consult thechemical packaging for specific mixtureratios.
!Powdered chemicalsshould be dissolved in water in a separatecontainer before being added to thewater
in thesolution tank.
3. Connection of Hose:
Connect thesolution hoseto the solution outlet male quick connect on the front of the machine. Theother
end of the hose should alwaysbe connected to thecleaning tool.
TheVacuum Hoseis connected to the barb on the recovery tank of the E300. The 1-1/ 2” cuff on the
vacuum hose is simply pushed onto thebarb. The 1-1/ 2” cuff on other end is connected to the cleaning tool.
Add defoamer to the recovery tank to prevent foam build-up in recovery tank during cleaning and to
keep foam/moisture from entering vacuum.
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4. Starting the Spotter - Power Switches:
The new style E300 without heat hastwo switches, one to turn on the vacuum motor & one to turn on the
solution pump.
When you are ready to start cleaning, turn theswitches to the ON position. For standard cleaning turn on
both switches. For extraction only, you can turn on just theVacuum Switch. TheFloJet solution pump,
standard on the E300 isself-priming and usually additional priming procedures arenot required.
If the pump doesnot prime by itself, or if flow islow or unsteady, check thehosefrom thesolution tank to
the pump and the filter screen for clogging, kinks, or restrictions. Clean or replacehose and/ or filter and.
Turn switch ON. Check thevalveoperation and thejet on the tool for flow restriction that can affect
solution flow.
If you are having trouble with thepump, refer to the trouble shooting guide or contact your distributor for
advice or assistance.
5. Spotter Operation:
As you operate thespotter the water and soil you vacuum up will collect in the recovery tank. The E300 is
equipped with aFloat Shutoff assembly which will block thevacuum air flow when the tank is filled. The
float rises with thewater level in therecovery tank until it gets to the top, blocking thevacuum air flow.
When this happens you will notice achangein the sound of thevacuum motor. Thisis your signal to turn off
the unit and empty therecovery tank. Disconnect the hoses and drain the tank by pouring thewater out of
the vacuum barb. Do not attempt to drain the recovery tank from thehatch cover opening. Do not use the
samebucket to drain theunit that you useto fill the solution tank. Add moredefoamer to therecovery tank
before you resumecleaning.
After draining thetank, beforeyou placethe recovery tank back onto the spotter base, check the water level
in thesolution tank and add morewater and detergent asneeded to complete your cleaning. Then placethe
recovery tank back onto thesolution tank, reconnect thehoses and resume cleaning.

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Shutdown Procedures:
When finished cleaning, turn off all switches.
Disconnect thepower cord from the outlet.
Disconnect thesolution hoseand vacuum hosefrom the E300. Pull valve trigger to releasepressure from
the hosebeforedisconnecting solution hose.
Drain any remaining water from thesolution tank and therecovery tank and dispose in sanitary drain.
Drain the recovery tank by pouring thewater out of thevacuum barb. Do not attempt to pour the water
out the recovery tank hatch cover opening. Do not use thesamebucket to drain the tank that you use to
fill the tank.
Removethe float shutoff assembly from the recovery tank and clean filter & float as needed.
Replace shutoff assembly and tank lid.
Roll up power cord. Collect and storeE300, hoses, tool, and any other accessories.

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Section
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T r oubleshooting –
E300
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Cause
Solution
Machine not
Building circuit breaker tripped.
Reset breaker or move cord to other outlet
turning on -
Faulty power cord
Replace cord
No power
Faulty switches or internal wiring
Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed *
Solution
Building circuit breaker tripped.
Reset breaker or move cord to other outlet.
Pump
Faulty power cord
Replace cord
not running
Faulty switches or internal wiring
Check wiring & test switches - Repair as needed *
Pump faulty
Replace Pump (AP30)
Low Solution
Jet too large for pressure desired
Check jet size & flow rates use smaller jets
Pressure
and/or
Jet worn allowing too much flow
Replace jet
Pulsation
Solution inlet filter plugged
Clean or replace filter
Hose from solution tank restricted
Repair or replace hose
Heater Restricted with scale
(MA51H Only)
De-scale or replace the heater
Pressure Relief valve stuck open
(MA51H Only)
Replace the pressure relief valve
Pump intake hose or fittings
leaking
Repair or replace hose. Tighten clamps or replace fittings
Solution tank empty
Add water to tank - Check & repair auto fill assembly
Pump faulty
Repair or replace pump
Tool valve faulty
Repair or replace valve
Quick connects or hoses
restricted
Clean out or replace quick connects and/or hoses
Can't connect
Pressure in lines
Turn off pump - Release pressure
solution hose
Quick connects faulty
Replace quick connects
to machine
Wrong style/size quick connects
Replace quick connects to match connects on machine
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To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury repairs to wiring should only be performed by
experienced service technicians.
If you are not experienced in checking electrical wiring contact your nearest authorized service
center to perform tests and repairs to wiring and switches.
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P r oble m
Cause
Solution
Vacuum
Building circuit breaker tripped.
Reset breaker or move cord to other outlet
Motor
Faulty power cord
Replace cord
not running
Faulty switch or internal wiring
Check wiring & test switch - Repair as needed *
Vacuum motor faulty
Replace vacuum motor
Loss of
Vacuum motor faulty
Replace vacuum motor
Vacuum
Vacuum motor gasket damaged
Replace gasket
Recovery tank lid gasket damaged
Replace lid assembly or gasket
Vacuum hose or tool clogged
Clean out vacuum hoses and tool
Vacuum hoses or cuffs leaking
Replace vacuum hoses, cuffs & connectors as needed
Recovery tank full
Drain tank
Float shutoff filter clogged
Clean float shutoff filter
Float shutoff stuck
Repair or replace float shutoff
Recovery tank damaged
Replace recovery tank
Tool won't
Jet clogged
Clean out or replace jet
spray - low or
Inline filter clogged
Clean out or replace filter if so equipped
uneven spray
Jet worn
Replace jet
Jet not aligned properly
Re-align jet
Tool valve faulty
Repair or replace valve
Quick connects or hoses restricted
Clean out or replace quick connects and/or hoses
Pump not pumping
See Troubleshooting sections relating to solution pump
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To reduce the risk of fire electrical shock or injury repairs to wiring should only be performed by
experienced service technicians.
If you are not experienced in checking electrical wiring contact your nearest authorized service
center to perform tests and repairs to wiring and switches.
Contact your di s tributor for additional trouble s hooting a ss i s tance, to order part s , or for
advice and a ss i s tance in performing nece ss ary repair s .

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Solution Tank
Outlet Quick
Connect
DenotesWater
flow in pressure
hose
Denotes
incoming water
flow
E300
Solution Flow Path
Pump

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E300 SWITCH PANEL
E300 Wiring Diagram - Standard
Pump
Switch
POWER CORD
DUAL SWITCH
PUMP
VACUUM
Vacuum
Switch
YELLOW
WHITE
GREEN
GROUND SCREW

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Maintenance
PropermaintenanceisrequiredtokeeptheE300 operatingproperly,prevent
downtimeandto extendthe lifeof yourequipment.
WARNING: Disconnect electrical power before performing any service or
maintenance inside machine base or before testing or repairing switches or power
cords. Failure to do so may result in severe personal injury or death.
OPERATION
INTERVAL Page #
CLEAN VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY
Daily – After Each Job
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RINSE OUT RECOVERY TANK
Daily
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FLUSH SOLUTION TANK AND PUMP
Daily
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CLEAN PUMP-INLET FILTER
Daily
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DESCALING HEATER – MA51H ONLY
Asneeded
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REMOVING BASE
Asneeded
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STORAGE PREP– FREEZE PROTECTION
Asneeded
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CLEAN VACUUM SHUTOFF ASSEMBLY:
Inside therecovery tank, on top of thestand pipe, istheVacuum Shutoff Assembly. It functionsto prevent
debris and water from being sucked into thevacuum motors. Operating the E300 without theVacuum
Shutoff Assembly or with apoorly maintained assembly will greatly decreasethe life of the vacuum motors
and will void thewarranty.
If debris buildsup on thisfilter, it will reducethe vacuum air flow and may causeasignificant decrease in the
rate of water recovery. If debris preventsthe float from moving or seating insidethe assembly, it may not
stop theairflow when thetank fill with water, and the water will besucked into the vacuum and blown out
the exhaust. Always use defoamer to prevent foam or moisture from entering vacuums.
To clean:
1. Twist to loosen and pull theassembly off of thestand pipe.
2. Pull fibersand lint off and rinse with clean water.
3. Push theassembly back onto thestand pipe and replace the recovery tank lid.
RINSE OUT RECOVERY TANK:
Clean out thetank on aregular basisto extend thelifeof vacuum & recovery componentsas well askeep the
tank smelling better.
1. Removethe recovery tank lid.
2. Useahoseto rinsethedirt and debrisout of therecovery tank.
3. Spray the tank with adeodorizer or disinfectant.
4. Replace the recovery tank lid.
5. Dispose of the dirty water and debris.
FLUSH SOLUTION TANK AND PUMP:
1. Pour onegallon of clean water into the solution tank. Slosh thewater around in the tank to clean tank
and pour water out and dispose of thedirty water.
2. Pour another gallon of clean water into thetank.
3. With Cord plugged in, connect thesolution hose& tool to the solution outlet male quick connect.
4. Direct thetool into abucket or sink and turn the solution pump ON.
5. Spray thetool into the bucket or sink until most of the water hasbeen pumped out of thesolution tank
6. Turn thepump OFF and disconnect the solution hoseand tool.
7. Drain theremaining water out of the solution tank and disposeof the dirty water.
If thereisa heavy chemical build-up in the machine, hoses, or tools, amild acid can beadded to the rinse
water in the previous procedure.

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CLEAN PUMP INLET FILTER
A restricted Pump Inlet Filter can prevent thesolution pump from providing adequatepressure for cleaning.
!Removethe stainlesssteel filter screen and clean asneeded.
!Do not operatethe machine without the pump inlet filter in place.
!Replace filter, hose& barb asneeded.
Storage Prep and Freeze Protection Procedures:
Your E300 must beprotected from freezing. Freezing can cause seriousdamageto the pump, pump-out,
auto-fill float valve, and any other component containing water. If theE300 is transported or stored in
freezing temperatures, thefollowing proceduresshould beperformed.
1. In aseparate container mix 1 pint of water with 1 pint of automotiveradiator anti-freeze. (Ethylene glycol
type). Mix well and pour into the solution tank.
2. Connect the solution hoseto the solution outlet male quick connect and hold thetool over abucket.
3. Turn thesolution pump switch to the ON position. Spray the tool into thebucket until you see theanti-
freeze solution coming out of thejet into the bucket.
4. Turn thesolution pump off.
5. Drain the remaining anti-freezesolution from thesolution tank and themachineisready for storage.
RETURNING THE E300 TO SERVICE AFTER STORAGE OR
FREEZE PROTECTION:
To return the E300 to service, theanti-freeze must be flushed from the machine. Flush the anti-freezeout of
the machineby repeating the procedure aboveusing onequart of clean water in place of the anti-freeze
solution.

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Parts
Replacementpartsavailableforrepairof yourE300.
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E300 Spotter Pump –515-500
E300 Vacuum Motor –355-125

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VACUUM MOTOR
355-125
PUMP
515-500
WHEELS(QTY 2)
1/ 4” NYLON BARB X 1/ 8” MPT
1/ 8” HEX NIPPLE
1/ 4” NYLON BARB/ ELBOW – 1/ 8” MPT
1/ 4” ID NYLON BRAIDED
HOSE
VACUUM GASKET
VACUUM SCREEN
E300
475-024

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1/ 4” NYLON BARB/ ELBOW 1/ 8” MPT
1/ 4” NYLON BARB X 1/ 8” MPT
ACORN STRAINER
1/ 8” MALE QUICK CONNECT
580-105
VACUUM FILTER
1/ 4” ID HOSE
E300
E300
1/ 4” X 1/ 8” HEX NIPPLE
1/ 8” NPT BULKHEAD FITTING

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SPOTTER HATCH, CAP,
FILTER & FLOAT ASSEMBLY
10-0304
GASKET – 10-0302-A
SPOTTER CAP & FILTER
BOTTOM VIEW
(Part of 10-0304 Assembly)
SPOTTER HANDLE - BLACK
RECOVERY TANK
SOLUTION TANK