Minuteman X17 ECO CFS User manual

User Manual
X17 ECO Carpet Extractor

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This manual is furnished with each new Minuteman X17. This provides the necessary operating and preventive
maintenance instructions. Operators must read and understand this manual before operating or servicing this
machine.
This machine was designed to give you excellent performance and efficiency. For best results and minimal cost,
please follow the general guidelines below:
· Operate the machine with reasonable care.
· Follow the manufacturer’s suggested maintenance instructions as provided in this booklet.
· Use original Minuteman supplied parts.

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Technical Specifications
Model No. X17115 / X17115HP X17230 / X17230HP
Current Max. 12 Amps 7 Amps
Voltage 115V 230V
Vacuum motor power 1250W 1250W
Brush motor power 100W 100W
Pump motor power 50PSI / 100PSI 50PSI / 100PSI
Working width 17” (43cm) 17” (43cm)
Gross Weight 110 lbs. 110 lbs.
Solution tank 10 Gallon (37.8 LITERS) 10 Gallon (37.8 LITERS)
Recovery tank 7 Gallon (26.5 LITERS) 7 Gallon (26.5 LITERS)
Cable 50 ft. 50 ft.
Suction (sealed) 100 in. of water 100 in. of water
*Vibration < 8.2 ft/s2< 2,5 m/s2
Noise emission
The sound pressure level measured under maximum conditions 83 dB (A)
of use (LwA) according to DIN EN 60335-2-68
The sound pressure level measured (at the ear of the driver) under 72 dB (A)
normal conditions of use (LpA) according to DIN EN 60335-2-68
Measurement inaccuracy (KpA) 1,8 dB (A)
*The frequency weighted acceleration measured according to DIN EN ISO 5349 which have an effect upon the upper
limbs (hand-arm-system) amounts under normal working conditions.
Model X17 ECO

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CE Declaration

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Table Of Contents
Technical Specifications.......................................................................................................................................................... 3
CE Declaration.......................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Instructions ................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Unpacking Instructions............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Assembly ................................................................................................................................................................................ 10
HANDLEASSEMBLY................................................................................................................................................................................11
Machine Overview.................................................................................................................................................................. 12
X17 Back & Bottom................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Machine Overview................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Handle/ Control Panel ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14
Circuit Breakers ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Momentary Handle .................................................................................................................................................................................. 15
Brush Switch........................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Vacuum Switch ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Spray Jet / Auxiliary Switch ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Solution Tank In-line Filter ..................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Solution Tank Drain Hose ...................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Solution Level Indicator ......................................................................................................................................................................... 17
Brush Removal........................................................................................................................................................................................ 18
Brush Pressure Gauge ........................................................................................................................................................................... 19
Removable Recovery Tank..................................................................................................................................................................... 20
Cord Relief............................................................................................................................................................................................... 21
Handle Adjustment ................................................................................................................................................................................. 21
Accessories............................................................................................................................................................................................. 22
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................................................... 23
Operating Instructions........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
Minuteman International Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty.............................................................................. 30

6SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Safety Instructions
FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of electrical shock, do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Never allow children or untrained adults to operate this equipment.
• Keep the area of operation clear of all persons, particularly small
children, and pets. Keep bystanders at least 25 feet away from
the area of operation.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
• 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 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 appliance over cord.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Donotunplugbypullingoncord. Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthe
cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• 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.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding
instructions.
• If foam/liquid comes out of exhaust openings turn switch off
immediately.
• Use only chemicals recommended by dealer/manufacturer.
• Thismachinemustbeusedonlywiththepowersupplycordprovided
from the manufacturer
– X17115 / X17115HP (748613)
– X17230 / X17230HP (748613CE)

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Consignes de sécurité
CONSERVEZ CES RECOMMANDATIONS
POUR USAGE COMMERCIAL SEULEMENT
MODE D’EMPLOI SECURITAIRE
Lorsque l’on utilise un appareil électrique, des précautions de base doivent toujours être suivies telles que:
BIEN LIRE LE MODES D’EMPLOI AVANT USAGE
AVERTISSEMENT - Pour réduire les risques de feu, choc électrique ou blessure:
• Ne pas quitter l’appareil lorsque la prise de courant est branchée. Débrancher de la sortie électrique lorsque la machine n’est pas en usage ou pour
en faire le service.
AVERTISSEMENT - Pour réduire le risque de choc électrique - Ne pas exposer à la pluie - Entreposer à l’intérieur.
• Ne laissez jamais des enfants ou des adultes non formés à utiliser cet
équipement.
• Gardez l’endroit d’opération dégagé de toutes les personnes, particulièrement
les petits enfants et les animaux domestiques. Garder les badauds au moins
25 mètres de la zone d’opération.
• Utilisez uniquement comme décrit dans ce manuel. Utilisez uniquement les
accessoires recommandés par le fabricant.
• Ne pas utiliser le cordon ou la fiche est endommagé. Si l’appareil ne fonctionne
pas comme il le devrait, s’il a été échappé, endommagé, laissé à l’extérieur ou
tombé dans l’eau, le retourner à un centre de service.
• Ne pas tirer ou transporter par le cordon, utiliser le cordon comme une
poignée, fermer une porte sur le cordon ou tirer le cordon autour des arêtes
vives ou des coins.
• Ne pas faire rouler l’appareil sur le cordon.
• Garder le cordon loin des surfaces chauffées.
• Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le cordon. Pour débrancher, saisir la fiche et
non le cordon.
• Ne manipulez pas la fiche ou l’appareil avec les mains mouillées.
• Ne placez pas d’objet dans les ouvertures. Ne pas utiliser avec des ouvertures
sont bloquées; garder exempt de poussière, les peluches, les cheveux et tout
ce qui peut réduire l’écoulement d’air.
• Garder les cheveux, les vêtements amples, les doigts et toutes les parties du
corps éloignés des ouvertures et des pièces mobiles.
• Ne pas ramasser tout ce qui brûle ou qui fume, comme des cigarettes, des
allumettes ou des cendres chaudes.
• Éteindre toutes les commandes avant de débrancher.
• Faire preuve de prudence lors du nettoyage des escaliers.
• Ne pas utiliser pour ramasser des liquides inflammables ou combustibles tels
que l’essence ou de l’utilisation dans les zones où ils peuvent être présents.
• Branchez à une prise correctement mise à la terre. Voir les instructions de mise
à la terre.
• Si la mousse / liquide sort d’ouvertures d’échappement tourner éteindre
immédiatement.
• Utilisez uniquement des produits chimiques recommandés par le distributeur /
fabricant.
• Cet appareil doit être utilisé uniquement avec le cordon d’alimentation fourni
par le fabricant
– X17115 / X17115HP (748613)
– X17230 / X17230HP (748613CE)

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INSPECTION
Carefully unpack and inspect your machine for shipping damage.
Each unit is tested and thoroughly inspected before shipment, and
any damage is the responsibility of the delivery carrier who should
be notified immediately.
ELECTRICAL
Model Numbers X17115 / X17115HP are designed to operate on a
standard 15 amp. 115 volt, 60 hz,AC circuit. Voltages below 105
voltsAC or above 125 voltsAC could cause serious damage to the
motor.
Model Numbers X17230 / X17230HP are designed to operate on a
standard 10 amp. 230 volt, 50 hz,AC circuit. Voltages below 210
voltsAC or above 250 voltsAC could cause serious damage to the
motor.
WARNING
Electric motors can cause explosions when operated near explosive
materials or vapors. Do not operate this machine near flammable
materials such as solvents, thinners, fuels, grain dust, etc.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This floor-finishing machine shall be grounded while in use to
protect the operator from electric shock. The machine is provided
with a three-conductor cord and a three-contact grounding type
attachment plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The
green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding
wire. Never connect this wire to other than the grounding pin of the
attachment plug.
DANGER
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.
Model Numbers X17115 / X17115HP are for use on a nominal 115-volt circuit
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketchA.
Model Numbers X17230 / X17230HP are for use on a nominal 230-volt circuit
and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch B.
Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance.
Unpacking Instructions
Ground
(B)

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Instructions de déballage
INSPECTION
Déballez et inspectez soigneusement votre machine en cas de
dommages d’expédition. Chaque unité est testée et soigneusement
inspecté avant expédition, ainsi que tout dommage est de la
responsabilité du transporteur livreur qui doit être informée
immédiatement.
ELECTRICITE - 115 Volt Modèles X17115 / X17115HP
Ces appareils sont congus pour opérer sur un circuit standard de 15
amp, 120 volt, 60 hz, circuitAC. Tout voltage en bas de 105 volt AC
ou au-delà de 125 voltsAC pourrait occasionner des dommages au
moteur.
ELECTRICITE - 230 Volt Modèles X17230 / X17230HP
Ces appareils sont congus pour opérer sur un circuit standardAC
de 16 amp, fusible type L230 volt, 50 hz. Tout voltage en bas de
210 voltAC ou au-delà de 250 voltsAC pourrait occasionner des
dommages au moteur.
AVERTISSEMENT
Les moteurs électriques peuvent être la cause d’explosion si ils sont
utilisés près de matériaux ou de vapeurs explosives. Ne pas opérer
près de matériaux inflammables tels que solvant, essence,
poussière de grain etc.
INSTRUCTIONS POUR PRISSE DE TERRE
Ces appareils doivent posséder une prise de miss à terre pour
protéger l’opérateur contre les chocs électriques. Cet appareil est
muni d’une corde électrique à trois fils et d’un receptacle à trois
fourchons et prise de mise à terre pour s’accorder dans un recep-
tacle avec prise de mise à terre réciproque. Le fil conducteur vert
(ou vert et jaune) de la corde électrique est le fil designé comme
prise de mise à terra. Ne jamais relier ce fil à un fil autre que celui
de prise de mise à terre.
DANGER
Une mauvaise connexion du conducteur de terre peut entraîner un risque de
choc électrique. Consultez un électricien qualifié ou une personne de service
si vous avez des doutes quant à savoir si la prise est correctement mise à la
terre. Ne pas modifier la fiche fournie avec l’appareil - si elle ne rentre pas
dans la prise, une prise adéquate par un électricien qualifié.
Modèles X17115 / X17115HP sont pour une utilisation sur un circuit nominal
de 115 volts et a une fiche de terre qui ressemble à la fiche du croquisA.
Modèles X17230 / X17230HP sont pour une utilisation sur un circuit nominal
de 230 volts et a une fiche de terre qui ressemble à la fiche du croquis B.
Assurez-vous que l’appareil est branché à une prise ayant la même
configuration que la fiche.Aucun adaptateur ne doit être utilisée avec cet
appareil.
Ground
(B)

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Use philips screwdriver to
unscrew 4 screws and
remove cover.
Insert handle assembly in
between bushings. Insert
the shoulder bolt through the
bushing and screw into the
handle assembly using
supplied wrench.
Align the teeth on the
bushing and handle assem-
bly before tightening the
adjustment knob.
Attach the wire harness
to the machine. The wire harness must
be aligned with the patterns
on the connector to fit.
Screw the cover back
with the 4 screws.
Assembly
Unpack machine.
Spin the adjustment knob
clockwise to tighten.

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Assembly
A
C
B
E
D F
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
The X17 Handle Assembly (D) is not assembled on the
machine when shipped. Follow the instruction on page 10
to connect the handle assembly to the machine.
A HANDLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
B SHOULDER BOLT
C COVER
D HANDLE ASSEMBLY
E SCREW
F CORD RELIEF

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A
G
B
G
C
E
D
F
H
J
P
M
Q
N
Machine Overview
L
L
KR
X17 Front
A HANDLE
B RECOVERY DOME LID
C RECOVERY TANK
D SOLUTION TANK
E SOLUTION TANK FILL PORT
F FAUCET FILL HOSE
G RECOVERY WINDOW
H BRUSH MOTOR BELT COVER
J VAC SHOE
Vacuum Connection
K VACUUM MOTOR INTAKE COVER
L VACUUM CONNECTION TUBE
M RECOVERY INLET
N HANDLE
P VACUUM FLOAT SHUT-OFF
Q RECOVERY WINDOW EXTENSION HOSE
R VACUUM MOTOR GASKET

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A
D
B
D
P
E
C
C
F
G
F
G
H
X17 Back & Bottom
A. (X17115) TWIST LOCK POWER CONNECTOR (SHOWN)
(X17230) POWER CONNECTOR
B. HANDLE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
C. AUXILIARY POWER OUTLET (FOR MINUTEMAN MOTORIZED TOOL ONLY)
D. RECOVERY TANK DUMP HOSE
E. BRUSH PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB
F. OFF AISLE WAND WATER FEMALE QUICK-CONNECT
G. VACUUM HOSE CONNECTION POINT
H. IN-LINE SOLUTION FILTER
J. VAC SHOE
K. BRUSH
L. BRUSH END COVER
M. SPRAY JETS (2)
N. BRUSH MOTOR
P. SOLUTION TANK DRAIN HOSE
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Circuit Breakers
The circuit breakers are located on bottom and rear
of the handle assembly.
Machine Overview
1 BRUSH MOTOR BREAKER - (X17115) 1.5amp
(X17230) 1.0amp
2 VACUUM PUMP BREAKER - (X17115) 12amp
(X17230) 7amp
3 SPRAY JET PUMP\AUX POWER & PUMP BREAKER -
(X17115) 1.5amp
(X17230) 1.0amp
If any of the functions above are not operating, check if the
circuit breaker buttons have tripped. Press to reset.
Handle/ Control Panel
A MOMENTARY SPRAY SHUT-OFF
B BRUSH SWITCH
C VACUUM SWITCH
D SPRAY JET \ AUXILIARY SWITCH
2
3
1
3
1

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Machine Overview
Momentary Handle
(A) When handle is pushed forward the spray jets shut off.
Brush Switch
(B) ON\OFF switch for brush. Flip switch up to (I) position to turn on the brush motor. Flip switch
to (o) position to shut off brush motor.
Vacuum Switch
(C) ON\OFF switch for vacuum. Flip switch up to (I) position to turn on vacuum. Flip switch to (o) position to shut off.
Spray Jet / Auxiliary Switch
(D) Power switch for spray jet and auxiliary function. Push the switch to the (I) position to turn ON the spray jets.
Push switch to (II) position to use the Off-aisle wand. This will power the auxiliary
outlet and will turn the water pump on for the auxiliary connection. See page 22 for connection details.
Make sure to turn off the brush motor when this switch is in the auxiliary mode, or damage to carpet may occur.

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Machine Overview
Solution Tank In-line Filter
The In-line Filter (B) should be cleaned regularly. To clean:
1. Close the Shut-off Valve (C) by turning the handle 90O clockwise.
2. Next, twist the Filter Cap (A) counterclockwise.
3. Pull the filter out to clean filter and cap.
4. Place filter back into cap, twist cap clockwise onto filter body, tighten by hand.
Note: Using tools to tighten may damage plastic threads.
5. Turn Shut-off Valve (C) counterclockwise to open.

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Solution Tank Drain Hose
The solution tank may be drained by removing the
Solution Tank Drain Hose (A) from the Hose Barb (B)
and routing the hose to a floor drain.
Solution Level Indicator
The solution Tank Drain Hose also serves
as a water level indicator for the solution
tank. The amount of water remaining in the
solution tank can be seen through the clear
drain hose.
Machine Overview

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Brush Removal
Machine Overview
• Use a 4mm or 5/32 Hex Tool to remove the flat-
head screw on the underside of the right side of
the brush housing.
• Pry open the brush housing door.
• Pull brush straight out to the side.
To re-install:
• Insert the end of the brush with drive lugs first, to
match the drive hub on the left side.
• Twist the brush until the drive hub locks in to the
brush.
• Close the brush housing door. The bearing in the
door will insert itself into the end of the brush.
• While holding the housing door closed, re-
install flat-head screw from the underside of
the housing.

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Brush Pressure Gauge
The brush pressure gauge informs the operator if the brush
pressure setting is in optimum range. The machine
operates best in the green area. If the machine reaches the
yellow or red range the brush pressure can be lowered by
raising the brush by turning the brush pressure adjustment
knob counter-clockwise.
Machine Overview

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Machine Overview
Removable Recovery Tank
To remove tank:
1. Unclip dump hose from solution tank.
2. Pull recovery tank straight up.
To replace tank:
1. Feed dump hose through opening in solution tank
2. Lower tank into place. Recovery vacuum inlet will rest on vacuum
connection tube (See page 12, items L & M)
3. Clip dump hose to solution tank.