Kaivac 1250 Programming manual
NTC (No-Touch Cleaning®)
Operator &
Parts Manual.
P/N: MANUALNTC
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www.kaivac.com
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Revision sheet
Kaivac, Inc.
2680 Van Hook Ave.
Hamilton, OH 45015
NOTE: Specications and parts are subject to change without notice
Release No. Date Revision Description
Revision Sheet
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1.1 safety PRecautions: coRded units only....................................................................... 4
1.1 safety PRecautions: coRded (continued)..................................................................... 5
1.2 limited WaRRanty PRotection Plan ............................................................................. 6
1.2 WaRRanty RegistRation foRm ..................................................................................... 7
2.0 Assembly
2.1 out ofBox setuP ................................................................................................... 8
2.2 tool aRRangement................................................................................................... 9
2.3 PRePaRation foR use.............................................................................................. 10
3.0 Maintenance
3.1 machine maintenance ............................................................................................. 11
4.0 Troubleshoong and Upkeep
4.1 tRouBleshooting................................................................................................... 12
4.2 tRouBleshooting (continued).................................................................................. 13
4.3 tRouBleshooting (continued).................................................................................. 14
4.4 tRouBleshooting (continued).................................................................................. 15
4.5 RePlacement (monthly) .......................................................................................... 15
oPeRatoR & PaRts manual - taBle ofcontents
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1.1 safety PRecautions: coRded (continued)
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• High pressure cleaners shall not be used by children, persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience and knowledge or untrained personnel. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• This product may also have been provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter built into the power cord. If replacement
of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.
• Test the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) before each use.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): It is recommended to wear proper personal protective equipment as required
by the chemical product label instructions used in conjunction with the appliance.
GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER PROTECTION (for spray systems only)
This machine was supplied with a ground-fault circuit-interrupter (GFCI) built into the plug of the power-supply cord.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This product is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accordance with all local DOE and ordinances.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance – if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE
To Reduce the Risk of Electric Shock — Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
1.1 safety PRecautions: coRded units only
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
• Turn off the unit before unplugging. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Inspect cord prior to use. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts. Turn off all controls
before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• If using extension cord with appliance, make sure the connection is above the floor and away from exposure to liquid.
• Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
• Keep operating area clear of all persons.
• The Kaivac shall be disconnected from mains during cleaning or maintenance and when replacing parts or converting
the machine to another function.
• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
• This product comes with a grounded attachable extension cord. If damaged, replace with equivalent cord. This cord
must be attached and mechanically secured using the provided cord connector to use the equipment.
• Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
• Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
:
•
anyone or any part of the body. In case of permeation, seek medical aid immediately.
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1.2 WaRRanty RegistRation foRm
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Thank you for registering for our warranty program.
Please return completed forms to:
Kaivac, Inc.
2608 Van Hook Ave.
Hamilton, OH 45015
Or Fax to: (513) 896-8548
kaivac
cleaning
systems
TM
OmniFlexTM Trolley-Bucket
OmniFlexTM Wet Vacuum
UniVac
OmniFlexTM Dispense-and-Vac
AutoVacTM
AutoVacTM Battery
OmniFlexTM Spray-and-Vac
SUVTM
KV1250
KV1750
KV17501
KV2750
Serial Number (1): Serial Number (2):
No-Touch Cleaning®OmniFlexTM
1.2 limited WaRRanty PRotection Plan
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workmanship or materials under normal use and service from the date of purchase.
Kaivac, Inc. warrants the following components to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for these
wheels, hoses, seals, gaskets, cords, casters, squeegees and GFCI are excluded from warranty coverage.
This warranty does not apply to return freight costs, damage or defect caused by accident, negligence, misuse,
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Form must be completed and mailed or faxed by the customer purchasing equipment. Return this warranty card
within ten days of purchase.
Purchased By:
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2.1 out ofBox setuP 2.2 tool aRRangement
2.0 Assembly
Accessory Box:
assemble it by sliding the
insert the Brush Head and
of your Kaivac
Ensure dump hose is
secured to the
cap-and-tether.
remaining tools into Tote Bag to hang
on nose.
Nose
shown above.
()
()
()
()
(with Brush)
()
(with Brush)
()
KaiDrain
()
)
Universal Fill Hose
(UFH)
Universal Fill Hose
(UFH)
Tool Cup
()
Electric Cord GFCI
()
(
()
)
)
()
Plasc Elbow installaon
for KV1250 shown above.
Setup for KV1250.
Placards
Gulper Tool
PRESS
DOWN
TURN
Window Squeegee
1200 Tool Arrangement
1700 and 2700 Tool Arrangement
Blow Nozzle
2.0 Assembly
()
Electric Cord
()
KaiDrain ()
(
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2.3 PRePaRation foR use
2.0 Assembly
2. Prepare the cleaning solution you will be
using by attaching the chemical feed line
and cap to the top of your chemical bottle.
Then select the proper metering tip. (See
placard for metering tip information)
4. If using a cleaning product that foams,
use a foam inhibitor to cut excess. Pour
2 capfuls of inhibitor in the Vac Hose with
Vac running to coat inside of Hose.
5. Check all hoses and spray lines for
damage prior to use. If damage is found,
do not continue until proper repairs are
completed.
6. Plug in machine and test GFCI (Ground
Fault Circuit Interrupter) to ensure it is
working properly. You are now ready.
3. Check machine for all tools and supplies
needed to complete task. See Tool
Arrangement in Section 2.2 of this
manual.
1. Fill machine with clean, cool water.
Reset
3.1 machine maintenance
3.0 Maintenance
CAUTION:
ITEM PROCEDURE
Floor
Squeegee
• Check condion of squeegee blades and wheels on the oor tool.
• Rough oor surfaces will cause the blades and wheels to wear out
more quickly. Replace as necessary.
Spray
Gun
• Check spray paern. If spray paern will not pinpoint, clean orice by
removing it with an Allen wrench and ushing. Replace if needed.
• If nozzle becomes dicult to move from high to low pressure,
lubricate nozzle with lithium grease.
Pressure
Hose
• Wipe clean aer each use.
• Check for cuts or frays in the hose jacket, parcularly at the end of the
ngs. Replace hose if cuts are found.
Water
Tank
• Check condion of lter in water tank. Clean as needed.
• Empty the water tank to prevent mildew and bacteria growth. Empty
tank by dipping the vacuum hose into the water tank and transferring
the water to the vacuum tank.
Vacuum
Tank
• Empty and ush vacuum tank.
• Clean and disinfect.
• Check the oat shuto screen to be sure it is not blocked or dirty. A
plugged lter screen restricts airow and results in reduced sucon.
Leaks • Be alert for leaks around hoses, ngs, spray wand, tanks or
elsewhere.
• Disconnue use unl leaks are repaired.
Electrical
System
• The ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) must be tested before each
use.
• Electrical cord must be inspected for tears or cuts in the insulaon.
Vacuum
Wand
• Use a wire or coarse brush with acid cleaner to remove residue from
threads on the coupling and coupling nut. Apply grease when done.
HEPA Filter • Replace every 3-6 months depending on use.
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4.1 tRouBleshooting
4.0 Troubleshoong and Upkeep
Electrical
No Power to pump or
vac motor
Machine not plugged in Plug machine in
Switch not “on” Check switches for “on”
GFCI tripped Test and reset GFCI
Building circuit overloaded Check and reset circuit
Switch wires loose Disconnect power and check for
loose wire
Connecons loose Disconnect power and check for
loose wire under panel
Electrical burning smell
Vac motor brushes worn Remove vac motor and repair
Vac motor hung up Release pressure on hose and jog
vac switch, or replace
Pump motor hung up Release pressure on hose and jog
pump switch, or replace
Vacuum System
No/Weak vacuum
Vac tank full Empty vac tank
Squeegee blades or wheels
worn
Replace wheels or blades and check
periodically
Float shuto screen dirty Spray o oat screen to clean
Float ball stuck Tap oat and release/clean
Damaged hose Cut and repair/replace
Dump hose plug missing Contact dealer and replace
Access lid not right Tighten lid hand ght
Vacuum hose plugged Flush hose to remove debris
Too much liquid in vac hose Allow air in when vacuuming
Vac hose sll wrapped Unwrap vac hose fully
Exhaust plugged Remove HEPA lter and clean
Leak in vac tank If repairable, clean and dry aected
area and seal with silicone
HEPA lter clogged Remove HEPA lter and clean
Moisture from exhaust
Vac tank full Dump vac tank
Float shuto missing Replace
Excessive foam in vac tank Use defoamer
Blow Dry System
No air ow Hose disconnected Reconnect hose
Moisture from exhaust Water in blow hose Dry blow line
Sucon, not blow acon Vacuum hose connected to
vac tank
Reconnect to vac motor exhaust
hose
CAUTION:
AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
4.2 tRouBleshooting
4.0 Troubleshoong and Upkeep
High Pressure
System
No water from
pump or low
pressure
Out of water Fill water tank
Gun nozzle plugged Remove orice with Allen wrench and clean
Air in pump (vapor lock) Use power prime technique
Gun orice missing Replace orice
Water tank lter plugged Clean tank and lter
In-line bowl lter plugged Remove lter cover and clean
Bowl lter lid loose Gently ghten bowl cover
Pressure hose damaged Repair or replace
Quick disconnect leaking Tighten or replace
Injector plugged Remove safety cap from chemical and blow
small amounts of compressed air into line
Pulse hose damaged Repair or replace
Regulator failed Replace
Hose kinked Unkink and check for damage
Seals in pump need
replaced
Remove and replace seals
Bad fan paern
or pinpoint
paern on gun
Debris in nozzle Remove orice with Allen wrench and clean
Orice damaged Remove and replace
Chemical
Injecon System
No chemical
ow
Out of chemical Rell chemical
Safety cap not secure Check safety cap/ghten
Chemical valve “o” Check on/o valve
Safety cap plugged Replace cap
Spray gun in wrong mode Make sure gun nozzle is pulled out away
from gun chemical mode
Metering p plugged Check metering p for clog
Injector plugged Remove safety cap from chemical and blow
small amounts of compressed air into line
Air entering system Check for air entering system around
chemical lines or injector
Injector installed
backwards
If uering or pulsing sound can be heard
while spraying or when machine is running,
it is possible that your injector is in
backwards. Remove; reinstall.
Kink in chemical line Replace chemical line
AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
CAUTION:
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4.3 tRouBleshooting
4.0 Troubleshoong and Upkeep
CAUTION:
Chemical Injecon
System connued
Not enough chemical Metering p plugged Remove and clean
Wrong metering p Check and replace per chart
Chemical line blows o
safety cap
Debris in injector Remove safety cap from
chemical and blow small
amounts of compressed air
into line
Water back ows into
chemical bole
Bad seat on injector check
valve
Check injector o-ring or
replace
Bad safety cap Replace safety cap
Dump System
Dump hose will not empty
tank
Dump hose cap not
removed
Remove cap
Clog in boom of tank Tip dump contents, remove
debris
Dump hose leaks
Hose cut If leak is less than 4” from
tank side, cut and reaach,
or replace
Clamp loose Tighten hose clamp
Dump cap missing Replace cap
Wheels and Casters Wheels will not roll;
rubbing
Flat res Inate res to 30 p.s.i.
Debris wrapped around
axle
Check for debris on axle
Bearings ght Grease bearings
Wheels too loose on axle Remove wheel, add
washers to take up slack
Bearings falling out Replace bearing assembly
Squeegee Head
Floor streaks Worn blades or wheels Replace wheels and/or blades
Squeegee head does not
easily rotate when
installed on wand
Brass ring on wand not in
groove
Loosen coupling nut and
re-posion head on groove
Coupling nut too ght Loosen 1/2 turn
Head will not stay on wand Coupling nut cracked Replace
Brass ring worn Replace
Premature blade wear Squeegee wheels worn Check wheels for wear/
replace
Sucks to the oor too
ghtly
Squeegee wheels worn Check wheels for wear/
replace
4.5 RePlacement (monthly)
4.4 tRouBleshooting tiPs
4.0 Troubleshoong and Upkeep
Cleaning Chemicals may be producing too much foam. Use correct Chemicals.
U
old head and replace
performance.
Check for worn squeegee blades.
Worn blades cause streaking and
REPLACE IF WORN
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AREA PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
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