Hydro-Force SX-12 User manual

Hard-Surface Cleaning Tool
Easy-pull trigger
• Light-weight
• Non-fatiguing:
glides easily
over the floor
• Works with front-to-back
and side-to-side motion
• Works on uneven stone
or tile surfaces or smooth
concrete
HYDRO-FORCE
Salt Lake City, UT 84123 Patent Pending
Ergonomic, comfort-
able hand grips
Split vacuum for
even and complete
water pick-up
Low profile: gets
under counters
5-year full replacement
warranty on poly base unit
High-grade
ceramic swivel
– rebuildable!
Unique airflow system allows use
on portables or truckmounts -
both with excellent water removal
OWNER’S MANUAL

BASIC CLEANING PROCEDURE
Remove all furniture from the area you are going to clean. Use tools and aids that will make your job easier and
safer. Gliders, walk off mats,furniture protector tabs and foam blocks can help with moving and placing furniture
away from the area to be cleaned. Depending upon the customer’s wishes, it may be all right to leave some fur-
niture or appliances, such as refrigerators, in place and clean around them. Begin by sweeping or vacuuming the
floor to remove dust and grit, pieces of glass, sand, etc. You can use the Gekko accessory brush head to vacuum
to your truck mount (remember to use your Dust-Downer to prevent dry abrasives from getting into your blower).
It is important for you to show utmost care for your client’s home and furnishings.
Place Corner Guards when moving your hoses about and use furniture skidders or floorguards for moving heavy
appliances. Note any places where other surfaces border the floor. Carpet, cabinets, delicate wall covering, or
painted surfaces need to be protected from all types of over spray. Caution and care in spraying is generally suf-
ficient but masking or use of a spray shield (like those used by painters) works well and may be necessary in
high-risk areas. Use removable painter’s tape to avoid damage to wood finishes when the masking is removed.
If the pre-sprays are over sprayed on the carpet they can simply be rinsed using your carpet wand.
Select the appropriate pre-spray and apply to the floor. Usually, a 5-minute or less dwell time is ideal. Excessive
dwell time may actually retard the cleaning process by soaking in deeper and requiring more drying time before
sealing. You could inadvertently begin a process of efflorescence by over-wetting. Avoid letting the pre-sprays
dry on the floor by extracting within the five minute time frame. A helper can assist you by spraying three to five
minutes ahead of you for highest efficiency.
Begin by going over large areas with the SX-12. Recommended pressure is 700 to 1500 psi, and temperature up
to 200 degrees F. It is usually easiest to move at a moderate rate forward and backward. You need only overlap
enough to assure complete coverage. You will be surprised at how quickly you can clean with the SX-12. Moving
too fast will create a spiral pattern in the grout or tile. Slow down so that this pattern does not occur. Get air
movers going where you’ve just extracted to get the grout dry as quickly as possible, especially if you plan to
seal the grout the same day.
Do the detail work last. The Gekko is the tool of choice for edging, corners, and cleaning in tight places. Gekko
with the Edge & Corner attachment works great for cleaning the tile coving and edges. For heavier soils not
removed by the SX-12, use the Gekko with a five inch head straight on, blasting the soil off the grout.

BASIC CARE & REPAIR OF SX-12
Check and clean often the steel mesh filter after the quick connect fitting to prevent reduction in tool
efficiency. See item # NAO803 in the parts diagram.
The SX-12 has one manual vacuum relief adjustments, located on top of the decking. Generally, this is closed
when using a portable extractor and occasionally need to be used in conjunction with a truckmount on certain
hard surfaces.
Keep the swivel mounting nuts tight. A loose spinner reduces the efficiency of the tool. Under certain
circumstances, the swivel can be rebuilt. If it is turning slowly or leaking, there is a repair kit available with
ceramic inserts and o-rings. We recommend that repair of the swivel be performed by the service department
of your nearest HydroForce distributor.
The spray jet angle is set to 24 degrees by the manufacturer for the best cleaning and pressure. Adjusting the
angle of the jets will affect optimum performance and put the swivel at risk.
You can replace the brush head by removing the six screws. It may be necessary to soak the replacement brush
in hot water for a minutes to stretch it onto the deck. Place the new brush on the deck and drill new holes in
the brush and deck at six evenly spaced locations. Put new screws in to hold the brush on the deck.
See parts list and diagrams for replacement parts and order numbers.
WARRANTY AND PROCEDURE
The HydroForce SX-12 is warranted for one year and the deck has a 5-year warranty from the date of original
purchase against manufacturing defects. The warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts only
at the sole discretion of HydroForce. In no event shall HydroForce be liable for incidental, consequential
or special damages of any kind or nature including but not limited to: lost profits, labor, freight, or travel
expenses arising from or in any way connected with this warranty.
To obtain warranty consideration contact your local HydroForce distributor.

SX12 Decal
#NM4091
SX12
Roto-molded
Head #NM4090
AW104 SX-12 HArd SurfAce cleAning Tool
1/4” Street 45˚
#BR272
1/4” Street 90
#BR282
Strainer Adapter
#NA0804
Replacement
Valve for Gun
#NA031
Repair Kit
for Gun Valve
#NA031A
Strainer
#NA0803
Strainer Body
#NA0802
Male Quick
Disconnect
#AH102
Ceramic Swivel
Assy #NX101
SX12 Trigger Handle
#100010
Vac Relief Ring
#NM4086
Tee Bar with
Elbow
#NX102
Plastic only for gun
#NA031B
SX12
Handle Assembly
#NM4082
Hose 9”
#NM4083
Brush Assembly
#AB50
Meg Jets
#B632
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