IPC Eagle Pulsar User manual

Critical Filtration Vacuums
Pulsar
Operations and Parts Manual
Models:
429/H
429/M

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precauti n must always be f ll wed, including the f ll wing:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE.READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE.
This machine is f r c mmercial use.
WARNING
WARNINGWARNING
WARNING
DANGER:
DANGER: DANGER:
DANGER: Failure t read and bserve all DANGER statements c uld result in severe b dily injury
r death. Read and bserve all DANGER statements f und in y ur Owner’s Manual and n y ur
machine.
WARNING:
WARNING: WARNING:
WARNING: Failure t read and bserve all WARNING statements c uld result in injury t y u r t
ther pers nnel; pr perty damage c uld ccur as well. Read and bserve all WARNING statements
f und in y ur Owner’s Manual and n y ur machine.
CAUTION:
CAUTION: CAUTION:
CAUTION: Failure t read and bserve all CAUTION statements c uld result in damage t the
machine r t ther pr perty. Read and bserve all CAUTION statements f und in y ur Owner’s
Manual and y ur machine.
DANGER:
DANGER: DANGER:
DANGER: Failure t read the Owner’s Manual pri r t perating r attempting any service r
maintenance pr cedure t y ur machine c uld result in injury t y u r t ther pers nnel; damage t
the machine r t ther pr perty c uld result as well. Y u must have training in the perati n f this
machine bef re using it. If y u r y ur perat r(s) cann t read English, have this manual explained
fully bef re attempting t perate this machine.
DANGER:
DANGER: DANGER:
DANGER: Operating a machine that is n t c mpletely r fully assembled c uld result in injury r
pr perty damage. D n t perate this machine until it is c mpletely assembled. Inspect the machine
carefully bef re perati n. Use nly as described in this manual. Use nly the manufacturer’s
rec mmended attachments.
DANGER:
DANGER: DANGER:
DANGER: Machines can cause an expl si n when perated near flammable materials and vap rs.
D n t use this machine with r near fuels, grain dust, s lvents, thinners, r ther flammable
materials.
DANGER:
DANGER: DANGER:
DANGER: D n t
D n t D n t
D n t pick up flammable fluids, dust r vap rs.
DANGER:
DANGER: DANGER:
DANGER: D n t
D n t D n t
D n t vacuum anything that is burning r sm king, such as cigarettes, matches, r h t
ashes.
DANGER:
DANGER: DANGER:
DANGER: This machine is
is is
is suitable f r picking up health endangering dust.
DANGER:
DANGER: DANGER:
DANGER: Using a machine with a damaged p wer c rd c uld result in an electr cuti n. D n t use
the machine if the p wer c rd is damaged. D n t use the electrical c rd t m ve the machine. Keep
c rd away fr m heated surfaces. D n t unplug by pulling n the c rd; grasp the plug, n t the c rd.
Turn ff all c ntr ls bef re unplugging. D n t cl se a d r n c rd r pull ar und sharp edges r
c rners.
DANGER:
DANGER: DANGER:
DANGER: Electr cuti n c uld ccur if maintenance and repairs are perf rmed n a unit that is n t
pr perly disc nnected fr m the p wer s urce. Disc nnect the p wer supply bef re attempting any
maintenance r service.

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Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: Operating a machine with ut bserving all labels, decals, etc., c uld result in injury r
damage. Read all machine labels bef re attempting t perate the machine. Make sure all f the
labels are attached r fastened t the machine. Get replacement labels and decals fr m the
manufacturer’s distribut r.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: Electrical c mp nents can “sh rt- ut” if exp sed t water r m isture. Keep the electrical
c mp nents f the machine dry. Always st re the machine in a dry area.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: Use f this machine t m ve ther bjects r t climb n c uld result in injury t the pera-
t r r damage t the machine. D n t use this machine as a step r furniture. D n t all w t be used
as a t y. Cl se attenti n is necessary when used by r near children.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: M ving parts f this machine can cause injury and/ r damage. Keep hands, feet, l se
cl thing, hair, fingers, and all parts f the b dy away fr m penings and m ving parts.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: Electr cuti n c uld ccur if y u handle the plug r appliance with wet hands. D n t handle
plug r appliance with wet hands.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: D n t use with ut dust bag and r filters in place.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: R tating fan blades inside the c ver. Bef re pening c ver, switch ff machine. Wait until
the fan/brush st ps c mpletely r dust and debris may be ejected.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: If the machine is n t w rking pr perly, has been dr pped, damaged, left utd rs, r
dr pped int water, return it t an Auth rized service center.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: Damage c uld ccur t machine if penings are bl cked. D n t put any bject int
penings. D n t use any pening bl cked: keep free f dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce
air fl w.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: Injury c uld ccur t the perat r r the machine if used with ut the dust bag and/ r filters
in place. D n t use the machine with ut the dust bag and/ r filters in place.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: Injury t the perat r and/ r damage t the machine c uld ccur when cleaning n stairs,
unless cauti n is used. Use extreme cauti n when cleaning n stairs.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: T reduce the risk f electrical sh ck, always use a 3-wire electrical system c nnected t
the electrical gr und. Whenever p ssible c nnect the machine t an utlet pr tected by a gr und fault
interrupter (GFCI). See “Gr unding Instructi ns.”
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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120 V lt Machine Instructi ns F r
120 V lt Machine Instructi ns F r 120 V lt Machine Instructi ns F r
120 V lt Machine Instructi ns F r
C nnecti n T The P wer Supply And The
C nnecti n T The P wer Supply And The C nnecti n T The P wer Supply And The
C nnecti n T The P wer Supply And The
Electrical Gr und
Electrical Gr undElectrical Gr und
Electrical Gr und
This machine must be c nnected t the electrical gr und
t pr tect the perat r fr m electrical sh ck. The machine
has an appr ved p wer c rd with three c nduct rs and a
plug with three terminals. C nnect the plug t a recepta-
cle that has three h les and is c nnected t the electrical
gr und. The green ( r green and yell w) c nduct r in the
c rd is the gr und wire. Never c nnect this wire t any
terminal ther than the gr und terminal.
This machine uses a 120 v lt AC 60 cycle electrical
circuit. Make sure y u have the c rrect frequency and
v ltage bef re c nnecting the p wer c rd t an utlet.
The machine has a plug as sh wn in Figure 1. If a recep-
tacle c nnected t the electrical gr und as sh wn in Fig-
ure 1 is n t available, have ne installed by an electrical
c ntract r. D n t use an adapter.
D n t use an adapter.D n t use an adapter.
D n t use an adapter.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: T reduce the risk f electrical sh ck, pr tect the machine fr m rain. Keep the machine in
a dry area.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: T reduce the risk f electrical sh ck, always use a 3-wire electrical system c nnected t
the electrical gr und. Whenever p ssible c nnect the machine t an utlet pr tected by a gr und fault
interrupter (GFCI).
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: D n t cut, rem ve r break the gr und pin. If the utlet d es n t fit the plug, c nsult y ur
electrical c ntract r.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: Have w rn, cut r damaged c rds and plugs replaced by an auth rized service pers n.
Warning:
Warning: Warning:
Warning: If it bec mes necessary t use an extensi n c rd t reach an electrical utlet, y u must
use ne that is at least ne size larger in wire size. Such as a p wer c rd that is marked 12/3 w uld
need t use an extensi n c rd that is marked 10/3. D n t use an extensi n c rd that is undersized.

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IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
• Bef re use, the equipment must be c rrectly assembled with all f its c mp nents
• Check that the electrical utlet is c rrect f r use with the plug n the machine
• Bef re c nnecting, check that the specified m t r v ltage c rresp nds t the main
v ltage available
• Never use the equipment near flammable, expl sive r t xic substances: sparks fr m
the m t r c uld cause danger us reacti ns.
• Always unplug the machine fr m the electrical utlet when leaving machine unattend-
ed r bef re attempting any repair.
• Service and repair sh uld be d ne by qualified pers nnel nly. Use nly riginal
manufacturer’s replacement parts.
Operati n
Operati nOperati n
Operati n
This machine is a c mmercial vacuum designed f r wet r dry pick up. And must be st red
This machine is a c mmercial vacuum designed f r wet r dry pick up. And must be st red This machine is a c mmercial vacuum designed f r wet r dry pick up. And must be st red
This machine is a c mmercial vacuum designed f r wet r dry pick up. And must be st red
in a dry l cati n.
in a dry l cati n.in a dry l cati n.
in a dry l cati n.
• Machines with dual r triple vac m t rs can be run t gether r independently as the
j b requires.
• Dry s il can be vacuumed directly int the tank r int a disp sable paper bag fitted
nt the vacuum inlet.
• F r wet pick-up, rem ve HEPA cartridge filter. The machine then needs t be equipped
with a shut- ff fl at. As the tank is filled t capacity, a fl at rises and seals the vac in-
take, causing a l ss f vacuum. Switch ff the vacuum when this happens and bring
the machine t a drain.
• T empty the machine, rem ve the m t r head assembly and dump ut the c ntents
f smaller units.
• With b th wet and dry applicati ns be sure t frequently clean the filter. This is
especially true when the vacuum is being used with strippers and fl r finish.
After Use
After UseAfter Use
After Use
1 . St re the c rd n the h k.
2. St re the appliance ind rs, away fr m s urces f heat.
3. This appliance is pr vided with an aut matically reset
thermal limiter t av id damage t m t r. If thermal limiter
perates d ne r m re f the f ll wing:
• Change the bag
• Clean r replace the cartridge filter
• Check h se and tank inlet f r any bstructi ns
• Wait a few minutes f r the thermal limiter t re-cl se the circuit

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Peri dic Maintenance
Peri dic MaintenancePeri dic Maintenance
Peri dic Maintenance
(Every six t twelve m nths)
(Every six t twelve m nths)(Every six t twelve m nths)
(Every six t twelve m nths)
1. Check filter f r wear, replace dirt saturated filters that d
n t resp nd t n rmal cleaning.
2. Inspect gasket seals and replace th se which have begun t
leak.
3. Examine carb n m t r brushes and c mmutat r.
Servicing The Filter
Servicing The FilterServicing The Filter
Servicing The Filter
The filter is accessed by lifting the head assembly ff the tank.
The cartridge filter are rem ved very easily. First rem ve the filter retainer bracket by rem ving the 2 screws
that secure it in place. The cartridge filter will then slide ff f the supp rt assembly.
N te:
N te:N te:
N te:
• Be sure t frequently clean the filters.
• W rn filters can affect vacuum perf rmance. Replace the filters when they bec me w rn ut and n rmal
cleaning will n t rest re vacuum perf rmance.
Servicing The Vac M t r
Servicing The Vac M t rServicing The Vac M t r
Servicing The Vac M t r
M t r Replacement
M t r ReplacementM t r Replacement
M t r Replacement
1. Disc nnect p wer c rd fr m p wer s urce.
2. T access the vac m t r, rem ve the screws that attach the main c ver t the head assembly and set the
c ver t ne side.
3. Disc nnect the m t r’s 2 red lead wires fr m the main wiring bridge.
4. Disc nnect green/yell w wire by rem ving the screw fr m the m t r c re.
5. Rem ve the f ur m t r m unting screws.
6. Rem ve m t r plate and set aside.
7. Take ut the m t r and rem ve the upper and l wer gaskets.
8. Inspect gaskets. If they sh w signs f wear replace the.
9. Install gaskets nt new m t r ensuring that they are pr perly seated.
10. Install the new m t r. Make sure f am mufflers are p siti ned pr perly.
11. Attach m t r plate t m t r.
12. C nnect green/yell w wire t m t r c re.
13. C nnect m t r’s 2 red lead wires t main wiring bridge.
14. Re-assemble vac c ver.
15. Test f r pr per perati n.
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Servicing The Vac M t r
Servicing The Vac M t rServicing The Vac M t r
Servicing The Vac M t r
Carb n Brush Replacement
Carb n Brush ReplacementCarb n Brush Replacement
Carb n Brush Replacement
(Replacement Carb n Brushes: Part# S8TOEG845
1. Disc nnect p wer c rd fr m p wer s urce.
2. T access the vac m t r, rem ve the screws that attach the main c ver t the head
assembly and set the c ver t ne side.
3. Rem ve the screws that attach the inner c ver t the head assembly and set aside.
4. Rem ve the carb n brush assembly by rem ving the 2 screws that attach it t the vac
m t r. See Figure 1
5. Slide ff the carb n brush c nnect r fr m the m t r terminal. See Figure 2
6. Inspect armature c mmuat r. If it is extremely pitted, gr ved r n t c ncentric then
the m t r will need t be replaced r sent t a qualified service center.
7. Reverse steps 6 thr ugh 4 t install new carb n brush and h using.
8. Repeat steps 4 thr ugh 7 f r the ther carb n brush.
9. Reverse steps 3 and 2 f r re-assembly.
10. Test f r pr per perati n.
Figure 1 Figure 2

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429/H & 429/M Vacuum Motor Assembly
No. Part # Descri tion Qty.
1 T82102005 Power Cord 14x3 1
2 80138 train Relief 1
3 80139 Clamp, Cord 1
4 81006 crew 5x20 2
5 83032 Handle Block 1
6 81054 crew 5x50 4
7 83034 Handle 1
8 81050 crew 5x35 2
9 81006 crew 5x20 4
10 81005 crew 5x14 2
11 83439 Terminal Block 1
12 81054 crew 5x50 2
13 83051 Cover, Dual Motor 429 1
14 81006 crew 5x20 2
15 80484 witch 2
16 83937 Filter 2
17 83273 crew 5x55 9
18 81502 Grommet 1
19 83383 Cap 1
20 82957 Cover, Motor 1
21 82627 crew 5x40 9
22 82627 crew 5x40 3
23 82937 Motor Retainer 1
24 83189 crew 5x30 1
27 83969 Gasket 2
28 81006 crew 5x20 8
29 80310 Ring, pacer 2
30 83901 Gasket, Motor 2
31 81120 Motor, 1000w 110/120V 2
32 83901 Gasket, Motor 2
33 81006 crew 5x20 4
34 83901 Gasket, Motor 1
35 83451 Plug 1
36 83454 Foam, ound Deadening 3
37 83456 Filter 3
38 80468 Valve, Air 2
39 83519 Plug 1
40 83108 Base, With Gasket 1
41 87603/GL1 Light, Indicator 1
42 87604 Tube 5x3 1
43 82573 Clamp 1
44 83523 Filter 1

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Filter Assembly 429/H & 429/M
No. Part# Descri tion Qty.
1 83735 Gasket 1
2 87765-1 upport, Cartridge Filter 1
3 83156 crew 5x20 4
4 87768 Filter, HEPA H Model 1
4a 820221 Filter, HEPA M Model 1
5 82846 Retainer, Filter 1
O tional Float Assembly
No. Part # Descri tion Qty.
1 83706 Bushing 4
2 83724 crew 5x25 4
3 821243NE Body Filter Assembly 1
4 82676-1G Float w/Gasket 1

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Tank & Cart Assembly 429/H & 429/M
Tank Assembly
No. Part # Descri tion Qty.
1 82993 Handle 2
2 81847 Latch 2
3 81301 Rivet 5x11 4
4 83629 crew 5x25 4
5 83968 pacer 4
6 80476 Tank 1
7 81026 crew 5x30 4
8 82586 Gasket 1
9 82846 Gasket 1
10 82593 Deflector 1
11 82652ANE Inlet, Complete 1
Cart Assembly
Item Part# Descri tion Qty
1 80477 Base, Cart 1
2 80479 Caster, wivel 4
4 81012 Masher M10 4
6 80478 Nut, Acorn M10 4
7 81027 Washer M10x30 4

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Tools
Item Part# Descri tion Qty
72672 Complete Tool Kit 1
1 70003 Crevice Tool 1
2 76295 Round Brush 1
3 70008 Hose 1
4 76387 Wand, traight 2
5 76389 Wand, Curved 1
6 76384 16” Floor Brush 1
7 76385 16” Floor queegee (Optional) 1
7a 82333 Replacement queegee Blades 2
1 76388 Adapter 1
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Warranty Policy
Limited Warranty
IPC Eagle warrants new cleaning equipment against defects in material and
workmanship under normal use and service to the original purchaser as detailed
below .
3 years
Subject to the conditions stated below, IPC Eagle warrants all Polyethylene Tanks to
be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a 3-year period. Parts replaced
or repaired are warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period.
1 year
Subject to the conditions stated below, IPC Eagle warrants all other cleaning
equipment components to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a 1-
year period. Parts replaced or repaired are warranted for the remainder of the original
warranty period.
IPC Eagle will furnish and charge for replacement parts, including transportation, to
the original owner through an IPC Eagle authorized service center. If the part is
returned within 30 days and is found defective, the owner will be credited for the cost
of the replacement part including shipping and handling.
Labor charges are covered for one year from the date of purchase if provided by an
authorized IPC Eagle service center.
Wear items exempt from warranty include belts, carbon brushes, power cords, wheels,
brushes, pads, handle grips, filters, screens, hoses, and squeegees.
This warranty shall not apply to failures caused by misuse or abuse, improper
maintenance as stated in the operation manuals, use of unauthorized repair parts,
repairs by other than an IPC Eagle authorized service center, and damage in transit.
IPC Eagle disclaims and denies any liability for any direct, indirect, special incidental
or consequential damage which may be suffered as a result of sale, delivery,
servicing, use, loss of any product, downtime, labor, freight, or other charges not
expressly included herein.

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