Hawk Titan 55 User manual

Operation lCare lService
Commercial Use Only
29 & 55 Gallon
Wet / Dry Vacuums
ASSEMBLED IN USA
Hawk Enterprises
52744 Park Six Court
Elkhart, IN 46514
Phone: 574-294-1910
Toll Free: 888-289-4295
Fax: 574-970-0289
Toll Free 866-429-5329
HAWK ENTERPRISES OF ELKHART, INC

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Service Information .................................................................................................2
Important Safety Instructions...................................................................................2
Grounding Instructions ............................................................................................3
Operations / Accessories..........................................................................................3
Brush And Drive Block Installation....................................................................4
Adjustments.........................................................................................................4
Controls...............................................................................................................5
Guidlines For Operation .....................................................................................5
Cord Storage .......................................................................................................5
Clean Up And Storage .............................................................................................5
Floor Machine Assemblies.......................................................................................6
Floor Machine Parts List...................................................................................... 7-8
Optional Accessories................................................................................................9
Features....................................................................................................................9
Limited Warranty ....................................................................................Back Cover

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• To avoid electric shock, use indoors only.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacture’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outside, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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• Do not pick anything up that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ash.
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• Use extra care on stairs.
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present.
• For a grounded appliance, “Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.”

SERVICE INFORMATION
To obtain consistent performance over the life of your
equipment, read through these instructions and save
them for future reference. If you require service, con-
tact the dealer from which the machine was purchased
or an authorized service station. Always refer to your
Limited Warranty for complete service information.
The model, type, and serial number are indicated on
the data plate on the side of the handle. For prompt
and complete service, refer to these numbers when
inquiring about service.
General Information
BEFORE YOU PLUG IN YOU TANK VACUUM,
check the voltage on the data plate located on the
vacuum near the power switch, to make sure it agrees
within 10% of the voltage available (see data plate).
Connect only to a grounded (3 wire) electrical outlet.
DO NOT OIL. THe motor in your vacuum is perma-
nently lubricated and sealed. Do no oil any part of the
motor at anytime.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should mal-
function or break down, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a
cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor and
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING
Improper connection of an equipment grounding con-
ductor can result in risk of electric shock. Check with
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance.
SERIAL NO. MODEL
VOLTS
MOTOR
PHASE
AMPS
HZ
H.P.
Write the model and serial number of your
unit in the space provided. Refer to the
data plate on unit.
SERIAL # MODEL #
Retain this owners manual for future reference.
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use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a ground-
ing plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure
1. A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter
illustrated in Figure 2 may be used to connect this
plug to a two pole receptacle, as shown, if a prop-
erly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary
adapter should be used only until a properly grounded
electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like extending from the adapter must be connected to
a permanent ground such as a properly grounded out-
let box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must
be held in place by metal screw.
If this appliance is for use on a nominal 240 volt
circuit, it has a grounded plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in Figure 3. No adapter should be used
with this type of plug.
Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet

How To Use Your Vacuum
TO CONNECT HOSE TO TANK
easier.
ON / OFF SWITCH
The ON / OFF switch is conveniently located on the
back of the motor cover. Flip toggle switch up to turn
“ON” or down to turn “OFF”
CORD STORAGE
When not in use, loosely wind power cord around the
push handle and secure with clip molded into plug.
FILTERING SYSTEM
system. One system is designed for both wet and dry
use and the second system is for dry use only.
bag sewed to a plastic ring located on the bottom of
the motor cover assembly. The permanently installed
be removed and should remain in place for wet and
dry pickup.
DRY USE
picking up dry material. NEVER operate this vacuum
Damage to the motor will occur.
WET USE
Your vacuum is equipped with a permanently
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cally when the tank becomes full of liquid, foam, or
Whe the level if the liquid or suds, rise in the tank, the
anything with the vacuum and the sound of the motor
will change.
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from the electrical outlet and empty the tank. The
vacuum will not operate again until the tank has been
emptied.
will automatically disengage and the vacuum willl be
ready for normal use.
installed and should NEVER be removed.
FILTER BAG AND RECOVERY TANK
MAINTENANCE
trapping dirt particles and / or suds. If suds or dirt
be cleaned frequently.
FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE
CLEANING THE FILTER ASSEMBLIES OR
RECOVERY TANK.
TO EMPTY THE RECOVERY TANK
Your vacuum comes with a dump hose assembly
located on the back of the recovery tank. The dump
draining.
To dump the solution in the recovery tank, move the
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ity. Remove the cap and dump solution, lowering the
hose in storage position on vacuum after draining.
CLEANING THE DRY FILTER ASSEMBLY
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it vigorously or by gently brushing it clean.

CLEANING THE WET FILTER ASSEMBLY
NOTE:DISCONNECT POWER CORD FROM
ELECTRICAL OUTLET WHEN PERFORMING
THIS TASK.
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tor cover assembly and is covered by a black
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clean occassionally. Always avoid getting moisture
into the motor area, ether inside or outside the motor
cover area.
TO CLEAN RECOVERY TANK
Remove all dirt from the recovery tank after each use.
and / or wiped clean with a damp cloth. Be sure to
thoroughly dry the recovery tank after cleaning. This
helpos prevent corrosion or mildew build-up. Vacuum
should be stored in a clean, dry place when not in use.





LIMITED WARRANTY
Your HAWK equipment which has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with carefully speci-
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HAWK Limited Warranty policy.
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PARTS OF EQUIPMENT NOT COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY
Certain parts of equipment require replacement in the ordinary use due to normal wear by reason of their char-
EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE LIMITED WARRANTY
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option, my determine that this warranty will not apply and that reimbursement for such repair will not be made
PROCEDURE TO BE TAKEN TO OBTAIN PERFORMANCE OF LIMITED WARRANTY REPAIR
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provide either the location or a closely available HAWK distributor service department, or HAWK authorized
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REPLACEMENT
NO REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE
LIMITED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD FOR YOUR EQUIPMENT AND REQUEST FOR INFORMATION
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