Host Reliant User manual

The Dry Extraction
Cleaning System
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
HOST®System
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
Questions or concerns? For assistance, please call Customer Service
at 800-558-9439 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CST.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......................................... 
WHAT’S IN THE BOX?.............................................. 
ASSEMBLY ............................................................ 
GETTING STARTED................................................. 
USING THE RELIANT............................................ -
MACHINE MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Reliant Belts................................................8
Cleaning the Motor Vents...................................................8
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS................................... 
TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................. 
WARNING
! ! To reduce the risk of personal injury -
Unplug before cleaning or servicing.
WARRANTY
LIMITED WARRANTY FOR RELIANT
This limited warranty applies only to
products purchased in the U.S. When
used and maintained in normal use and in
accordance with the instruction manual,
this product is warranted against original
defects in material and workmanship
for ONE year from the date of original
purchase excluding expendable parts
subject to normal wear.
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE.
Questions or concerns? For assistance, please call Customer Service
at 800-558-9439 Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm CST.

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When using electrical equipment, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
1. Do not leave machine when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in manufacturer’s Instruction Manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5. Inspect cord for damage before each use. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If machine is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, le outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to the manufacturer or authorized repair center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run machine over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or machine with wet hands.
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, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
11. Turn o all controls before unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
13. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
14. This machine is to be used with HOST® carpet cleaning products only. Use of other cleaning products may damage
this machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock due to internal component damage, use only
HOST products intended for use with the machine. Non-HOST products may harm the
machine and void the warranty.
:
HOST Products
HOST Handy
Bag HOST Handy Jar HOST Bucket HOST SJ HOST Spot Remover HOST PREP® Traic Lane Booster HOST Odor Exploder HOST Pre-Clean for Carpet

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WHAT’S IN THE BOX?
Reliant with Wheeled Storage Caddy
NOTE: When Reliant is o, do not allow Reliant to sit in one location for an extended period of time, as damage to
brushes can result. Place Reliant on its side or in the caddy when not in use.
Two White Standard Nylon
Carpet Brush
ASSEMBLY
Your HOST Reliant comes pre assembled.
The only assembly required is the handle. Slide
handle top (1) and handle bottom (2) together
making sure that the long top section of the foam
handgrip and the short sha are both pointing
in the same direction. Install lock washers (3)
onto screws (4). Start screw through the cord clip
and into the handle sha. Once all two screws
are started, tighten each one using the supplied
allen wrench (5).
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1. Handle Top with Foam Handgrip
2. Handle Bottom
3. Lock Washer
4. Screw
5. Allen Wrench (Supplied)
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How to Get the Best Results Using the HOST Reliant®
GETTING STARTED
1. Operating Handle
2. Cord Clip
3. Power Cord
4. Handle Release Knob for Removing
Operating Handle
5. Handle Socket
6. Liing Handle
7. Power Cord Receptacle
8. Spring Lock Button for Brush
Guard/End Cover (Not Shown)
9. Motor Vents
10. Gear Case Cover
11. Hood
12. Caddy
13. ON/OFF Foot Switch (Not Shown)
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