HydraMaster drimaster User manual

Jetless Rotary Cleaning Technology
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HydraMaster Corporation
11015 47th Avenue W, Mukilteo, WA 98275
Rotary Extractor
Table of Contents Page
Introduction 4
Precautions 6
Machine Specifications 7
Spare Parts List 8
Responsibilties 9
System Operation 10
Cleaning Information 12
Assemblies & Parts 13
Machine Maintenance 25
Warranty 30
Machine Serial Number________________________
Copyright© 2005
HYDRAMASTER© Corporation
Mukilteo, Washington
MAN-182-073
No part of this manual may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means (i.e. graphic, electronic, photocopying or electronic
retrieval systems) without the express written permission of the HYDRAMASTER© Corporation. All rights reserved.
Revised October 19, 2005
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Introduction
**Congratulations**
You now own a piece of equipment that incorporates the latest innovations in
carpet cleaning technology. The Rotary Drimaster features will almost certainly
increase the productivity of you and your business. With competition as strong as it
is in most communities, you have invested in not only a cleaning tool, but a
marketing tool that will enhance your professional image in every way.
Your foresight in purchasing this patented jetless cleaning technology will be
rewarded with the knowledge that you care enough to give your customer the
maximum cleaning process available.
Once again, congratulations to another cleaning professional who will not wait for
tomorrow, and will not have to compete against the Rotary Drimaster. The
competition will have to try and compete with you!
An Evolution That Had To Happen
Your new Rotary Drimaster has been precision engineered to bring you to the state-
of-the-art in carpet cleaning. In the past, a wand technician had to supply all the
pressure and motion to do the cleaning. The Rotary Drimaster weight distribution
and rotary motion enable the technician to maneuver the unit easily with less
fatigue and without back strain. The low profile head allows the Rotary DriMaster
to clean areas where conventional methods are unable to reach.
The Rotary Drimaster electric motor drives a reduction pulley, which in turn drives
the rotary head assembly. Cleaning solution is injected through the center of the
head assembly then channeled to the three patented solution injector bars. Soiled
solution is then extracted from the carpet by the three cleaning heads and drawn
through the clear plastic manifold to your cleaning system’s recovery tank.
NOTE: The operating temperature and pressure of the cleaning solution as
well as the vacuum power depends entirely on the type of cleaning system you use.
The Rotary Drimaster will work efficiently with all types of extraction machines,
portable or truckmount.
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The manufacturer uses this symbol throughout the manual to warn of possible injury
or death.
This symbol is used to warn of possible equipment damage.
If you have any questions regarding the operation, maintenance, or repair
of this machine. Please contact your local distributor. If your question
cannot be resolved by your distributor or by the information within this
manual, you may contact HydraMaster Customer Service direct using the
following phone numbers.
Hours Telephone Numbers
Monday - Friday [phone] Parts
8:00 am to 5:00 pm [phone] Service
PACIFIC STANDARD TIME
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Precautions
MOVING PARTS: Never touch any part of the machine that is in motion. Severe
bodily injury may result.
ACID RINSE AGENTS: The increased demand for neutralizing rinse results in the need
for special care when using these acid based chemicals in your equipment. The
negative side of these products is the corrosive effects the acid can have on metals,
including swivels, pumps, heat exchangers, etc.
HydraMaster’s ClearWater Rinse has been formulated to protect vital components.
HydraMaster will not warranty parts that have been damaged from using unprotected
acid products that have obviously caused failures.
HARD WATER PROTECTION: Failure to take appropriate measures to prevent scale
build up can result in system failure and loss of warranty on affected parts. Test the
water in your immediate and surrounding areas with hard water test strips. Assume
all water obtained from wells is hard. If you are operating in a Hard Water Area @ 3.5
grains or more per gallon, use a water softening system.
FREEZE PROTECTION: There is often little warning before a cold spell. Therefore,
not protecting this equipment from freezing will result in costly down-time. Placing an
electric heater in the truck or parking the truck indoors will help to insure against
freezing, but should not be the primary method of freeze protection.
HOT SURFACES: During the operation of this equipment, many surfaces on the
machine can become very hot. When near high pressure hoses for any reason care
must be taken not to touch any hot surface.
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Machine Specifications
Length: 34"
Base Width: 13"
Height: 30"
Weight: 48 lbs
Motor: 115 V, 1/2 HP
1725 RPM Input
120 RPM Output
Drive System: Belt Drive
Construction: The lower and upper frame are cast
aluminum, the cleaning head is machined
aluminum and UHMW. The smoked
cowlings are made from PolyCarbonate
plastic and the clear plastic vacuum tube is
made from PETG. Other parts are either
metal or various plastic.
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Spare Parts
Down-time on the unit can be very expensive, because your Rotary Drimaster unit is capable of generating several hundred dollars per day. In order to minimize
such down-time, it is strongly recommended by the manufacturer that you purchase
and keep in your truck the parts listed below.
Parts Orders
To expedite your parts needs, please call your Local Distributor. In most instances, he
either stocks or has access to parts through a regional service center. If further
assistance is needed, contact the factory and coordinate your needs. If this becomes
necessary, always indicate the method of shipment you desire, i.e. UPS, Blue Label,
Air Freight, Air Express, etc.
HydraMaster Parts Dept. Phone [phone]
RDM Spare Parts List
PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY
049-033 Filter, 1/4” Inline 1
052-051 Quick Connect, 440 Female 1
057-183 Gasket, Bar Jet 1
076-069 Jet, Rotary Bar S/S 1
078-019 Kit, Wand Valve Plunger 1
108-129 Protector, Bar Jet UHMW 3
154-135 Stabilizer Pad 3
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Responsibilities
Upon arrival the unit should immediatley be examined and operated to ensure that it was not damaged in transit.
Purchaser’s Responsibility:
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to Read the Owner’s Manual and to familiarize
yourself with the information contained therein. Special attention should be paid to all
Cautions and Warnings.
Sales Representative’s Responsibility:
Acceptance of Shipment
1. If the unit shows any outward signs of damage, do not sign the delivery
receipt until you have closely inspected the unit and noted any damage on the
delivery receipt.
2. The salesman from whom you purchased your unit is responsible for
thoroughly training you in its operation, maintenance and precautions.
Training
• A thorough review of the operation manual with the purchaser.
• Instruction and familiarization in:
- how to correctly operate the unit,
- how to correctly clean with the unit,
- where and how often to check filters, belts, etc.
- how the unit’s systems work, how to troubleshoot the unit,
- how to do basic repairs, safety precautions and their importance,
- freezing damage and how to avoid it,
- hard water damage and how to avoid it.
• A thorough review of the unit warranty and warranty procedures.
• A thorough review of hard water precautions and warnings.
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System Operation
Handle Adjustment:
To adjust the handle loosen the rubber
knobs on each side of the machine. Tilt
the handle to a comfortable height.
Generally, the most comfortable position is
whith the arms fully extended when the
machine head is flat on the floor in the
cleaning position. (This is where the
machine “hovers” directly in front of the
operator and doesn’t move to either side)
Hold the handle in one hand at the desired
height and tighten one of the knobs, this
will keep the handle in position
temporarily. Use both hands to secure
both knobs.
Note: Most Technicians have found better control and less fatigue when the handle
is in a low position just around the hip line. There is an ideal position for each
person, it may be necessary for you to find what position is most comfortable.
Solution and Vacuum Hook ups:
Your Rotary Drimaster is equipped with a 440 male quick connect for the solution
hose hookup and a 2" O.D. x 1 ½” I.D. vacuum hose connection. A solution hose
with a 440 female quick connect is required. The vacuum inlet requires either a 2"
hose or a 1 ½” hose.
Electrical Hook Up:
The Rotary Drimaster is equipped with a 50 foot extension cord. Attach the female
end to the male pigtail in the upper handle and attach the other end to a 15 amp
receptacle. When using a after-market extension cord it must be a 14/3 gauge or
greater.
Use of a cord smaller than 14 gauge may cause the circuit breaker in the house to
trip unnecesarily or damage the motor.
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Do not, under any circumstances, remove the ground prong from your extension
cord. Serious injury or death may result.
Operation instructions:
Control Functions: There are control triggers located on each side of the handle
under the rubber hand grips. As you operate the Rotary Drimaster, the trigger on
the right-hand side controls the electric motor that drives the cleaning heads. On
the left hand side, the trigger controls the high pressure solution spray. The air
flows constantly while the Rotary
Drimaster is in operation.
Proper Cleaning Technique: The Rotary
Drimaster Tool was designed to be a
low moisture extraction tool. When
used properly, drying times of 1-3
hours can be expected, without a
second dry pass. The key to
achieving these results is maintaining
the correct speed of the tool. This will
vary depending on the type of carpet
beining cleaned.
Maneuvering Your Rotary Drimaster: Your Rotary Drimaster maneuvers like a rotary
floor machine. To move the Rotary Drimaster to the right, lift the handle slightly and
to move to the left lower the handle slightly. The more you lift or lower the handle,
the faster the Rotary Drimaster will move. To move forward and backward, position
the handle so that the unit remains a stationary, then push forward or pull back.
Do not operate your Rotary Drimaster on dry carpets; the friction generated by the
revolving cleaning heads may damage fibers in the carpet. Once you have become
familiar with the speed and movement of the machine, practice making it hover in
one spot. (The hovering maneuver is useful for removing stubborn stains, as well
as removing furniture indentations.) Do not tilt machine sideways while moving
forward and backward. A loss of control may result in damage to the unit or
surrounding objects.
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Cleaning Information
The Following Cautions Should Be Observed While Cleaning:
1. DO NOT operate your Rotary Drimaster over metal floor moldings. Damage to
both the molding and the cleaning head will result.
2. DO NOT operate your Rotary Drimaster on hardwood floors.
3. DO NOT operate your Rotary Drimaster over loose or unraveled carpet seams.
The cleaning head may catch and cause further damage.
4. DO NOT operate your Rotary Drimaster on concrete floors. It will develop sharp
edges on the extraction heads that will damage carpet fibers.
5. DO NOT clean over the edge of a loose carpet. Instead, clean only up to the
edge. Damage may occur should the extraction heads catch the loose carpet.
Special Information
1. During the cleaning of some plush carpets you may notice a “pilling” effect.
With a Rotary Drimaster, loose yarns form balls and are kicked aside as the cleaning
heads revolve. This is normal when aggressive cleaning or even normal vacuuming
takes place, as evidenced by a number of dead, loose yarns in the vacuum cleaner
bag. These loose yarns, in most cases, are short staple yarns or filler yarns used to
give the carpet a denser appearance. Because your Rotary Drimaster weighs ap-
proximately 46 pounds and rests on three two-inch cleaning heads, the yarns are
not sucked up into the vacuum heads as they are with a vacuum cleaner or old-
style cleaning wand.
2. The Rotary Drimaster will leave the carpet with a freshly-cleaned appearance.
The carpet should be brushed or groomed after the cleaning process to remove
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Assemblies & Parts
Figure 1 Machine Assembly - w/o Covers
D-5071 Rev C
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Figure 2 Machine Assembly - w/ Covers
D-5071 Rev C
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Machine Assembly Parts List
Item Part Number Description Qty
1Fig. 3 & 4 Assembly, Base - Lower Handle - RDM 1
2Fig. 5 Assembly, Upper Handle - RDM 1
3 000-078-376 Assembly, Complete Head - RDM 1
4 000-061-131 Knob, Handle - RDM 2
5 000-010-117 Belt, Timing Large - RDM 1
6 000-041-434 Clear Vacuum Tube - Complete - RDM 1
7 000-041-414 Cowling, Top - RDM 1
8 000-041-412 Cowling, Bottom - RDM 1
9 000-143-004 Screw, 1/4"-20UNC x 1.50" Lg. Hex Head 6
10 000-174-003 Washer, 1/4" Flat 6
11 000-143-126 Screw, #10-24UNC x 0.50" Lg. Hex Head 11
12 000-068-650 Hose, 3/16" x 51.25" Lg. Teflon 1
13 000-057-191 Gasket, Teflon Hose - RDM 1
14 000-027-108 Cap, Grease Port - RDM 1
15 000-141-035 Rod, Handle Hinge - RDM 1
16 000-060-001 Grommet, Small Wiring 5
17 000-174-036 Washer, #10 Flat Rubber Backed 7
18 000-131-030 Trimlock, RDM 1
19 000-174-065 Washer, 0.434 I.D. x 1.00" O.D. Rubber Backed 2

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Figure 3 Base - Lower Handle Assembly -Top View
D-5505 Rev C
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Figure 4 Base - Lower Handle Assembly - Bottom View
D-5505 Rev C
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Base - Lower Handle Assembly Parts List
Item Part Number Description Qty
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1 000-015-785 Bracket, Axle Cross Tie - RDM 1
2 000-015-784 Bracket, Axle Support - RDM 2
3 000-154-116 Spacer, Pulley Bearing Seperator - RDM 1
4 000-156-039 Stud, Standoff M-F 1-5/16" x 1/4"-20UNC 4
5 000-141-034 Axle, Rear Wheel - RDM 1
6 000-055-156 Frame, Base - Lower Handle - RDM 1
7 000-059-020 Gear, Reduction - RDM 1
8 000-059-021 Gear, Motor - RDM 1
9 000-057-053 Gasket, 4" O.D. x 2.75" I.D. x 0.375" Thk. 1
10 000-008-050 Bearing, Reduction Gear - RDM 2
11 000-050-014 Fan, Motor - RDM 1
12 000-139-009 Ring, Snap Ring (E-Clip) x 1/2" 2
13 000-177-027 Wheel, 6" x 1.25" Wide Gray Non Marking 2
14 000-091-029 Motor, G.E. 1/2 HP - RDM - Modified 1
15 000-020-056 Bushing, Idler - Modified 1
16 000-015-875 Arm, Spring Tensioner - Rotary Drimaster 1
17 000-150-160 Shaft, Spring Tension Idler - Rotary Drimaster 1
18 000-041-405 Cover, Motor - RDM 1
19 000-143-001 Screw, 1/4"-20UNC x 0.75" Lg. Hex Head 7
20 000-094-009 Nut, 1/4"-20UNC Hex Nylock 1
21 000-094-010 Nut, 1/4"-20UNC Hex 1
22 000-010-116 Belt, Timing Small - Rotary Drimaster 1
23 000-008-047 Bearing, Idler Tensioner - Rotary Drimaster 1
24 000-143-553 Screw, 3/8"-16UNC Shoulder 1
25 000-061-005 Handle, Foam Grip - Closed End 0.75" I.D. x 3.5" Lg. 1
26 000-155-055 Spring, Torsion Idler - Rotary Drimaster 1
27 000-108-130 Protector, Motor Fan - Rotary Drimaster 1
28 000-143-132 Screw, #10-24UNC x 0.75" Lg. Hex Head 4
29 000-174-003 Washer, 1/4" Flat 4
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Base - Lower Handle Assembly Parts List
Item Part Number Description Qty
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31 000-033-128 Clamp, 3/8" Nylon Hose 3
32 000-108-018 Protector, 3/8" Tite Bite- 90° 1
33 000-143-339 Screw, 1/4"20UNC x 0.50" Lg. Set Z/P 4
34 000-174-064 Washer, Thrust 1/2" 3
35 000-060-007 Grommet, 3/8" I.D. 1
36 000-174-001 Washer, #10 Flat 1
37 000-094-027 Nut, #10-24UNC Hex 1

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Figure 5 Upper Handle Assembly
D-5506 Rev -
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