Polivac Predator MK III User manual

Polivac Predator MK III
Carpet Extractor Machine
Operations Manual & Trouble Shooting Guide

remove from
skid
connect the
power
connect
solution and
vaccuum
hoses
connect the
wand
fill the
solution tank
turn pump
switches and
vacuum
switches on
on at a time.
now you are
ready to
clean

Connecting the power
Connect the female sockets of the supplied extension cords to the panel
sockets.
Note: You must connect both cord to operate the machine and when
using at pressure above 400 psi, you must connect to two separate
power phases in the building.
Pressure Hose Vacuum Hose
Connect the supplied hoses to the above pictured connection. To
connect the pressure hose push the sleeve back on the brass socket
insert the male plug then release.
To connect the vacuum hose just insert the black hose cuff into plastic
pipe.

Pressure Hose Vacuum hose
Connect the female pressure hose fitting to the male wand connector
and slide the cuff over the end of the wand.
You may need to replace trigger kits See below.

Filling the tank use a bucket or hose to fill the solution tank, you can use
water with a temp up to max of 70 degree Celcius.
If you have the option extra of auto fill, just connect hose to the
Connector on the body.
1. To engage the heater on press the toggle to the heater position.
Please the heater is designed to kept the water heated while not
being used, its intension is not to turn cold water to hot. (switch 1)
2. Before we can start spraying, you need to return the switch the
pump position. (switch 1)
3. Once ready to start turn the round switch on one at a time to
prevent overload on the power.( switch 2,3,4).
4. Opiontal auto pump out, if fitted use switch 5 to turn on.
Pressure gauge / Pressure control
Warning!!! It is important to control the predator pressure output.
Hose Connector
Auto fill Option
5
1
2
3
4

A standard wand only requires 350 to 400 psi any more may result in
unnecessary damage or wear to the wand and trigger system.
It is recommended that the upholstery tool or stair tool pressure is 150psi.
When using a spinning tool on tiles you may adjust pressure to 800 / 1000psi.
To measure the pressure engauge the trigger on your device then adjust
accordingly using the pressure control knob.
Pressure adjustment control
General Maintenance & Troubleshooting Guide
Maintenance
The key to keeping the unit in good working order is general maintenance.
Follow the below procedure for best result with unit.
1. Water filter
Remove from water tank by unscrewing. Clean and refit.
150 psi
350psi
1000 psi

2. Lint deflector
Remove screen from channel and remove all lint and dirt build up
3. Oil level
Check once a month.
4. Floor tool
Remove build up of lint from opening of tool.
5. Vac motors
No maintenance can be done but use Antifoam to prevent chemical and water entering motors and causing
faults.
Troubleshooting Fault Remedy
1. No Power to unit
Check power cable and power from source
2. Heater not working
Check pump/heater switch is switched to heater and not pump
3. Pump not working
Check pump/heater switch is switched to pump and not heater check thermal reset button and depress to
engage.
4. No water coming from floor tool
Check pump is running
Check water level is sufficient
Check floor tool jets for blockage
Check water tanks filter for blockage
5. Vac motors not working
Check both switches are on (glowing red)
Check dome lid is on correctly and sealing
Ensure waste dump valve is complete shut
Polivac Warranty
1. When a warranty repair is justified, Polivac welcomes such repair by any of its authorized Service
Centres. In most instances, the request for warranty brought to the attention of our service
Divisions or Agents are handled in a prompt routine manner with no question of their validity.
However, in some requests for warranty are received which are not justified. In these cases
machine owners will be made aware that the premature failure of their equipment was the
result of abuse, neglect or other cause not covered by Warranty.
2. The Polivac warranty covers only DEFECTIVE MATERIAL and/or DEFECTIVE WORKMANSHIP. It
does not cover labour.

3. Your machine is warranted for 12 months from date of purchase by the original user against
faulty workmanship or material. The warranty covers only the replacement, repair or adjustment
of any part which in the opinion of Polivac fails as a result of a fault in manufacture assembly.
Note 2 year warranty applies to drive motors and gearbox assemblies on electrical machines.
4. In the case of Hire Companies or similar using the unit to rent on a casual basis then 3 months
shall apply.
5. This warranty does not cover service calls, travelling time, consumable parts, e.g. drive belts,
chains, flexible skirt or hose, dust bags, mains leads, brushes, buffer, buffer strips, sanding discs,
light bulbs, nozzles, filters, pressure pumps, piston seals, diaphragms and like items.
6. In the case of proprietary components used by the manufacturer in his product, such as engines,
electrical motors, chargers and the like Polivac will pass on any warranty given by the
manufacture of these items.
7. This warranty excludes batteries which are guaranteed for 90 days, by the manufactures from
date of purchase of the equipment provided that the battery is kept filled to the proper level
with distilled water and not abused.
8. Accidental damage is not covered by warranty.
9. Fair wear and tear is not covered by warranty.
10. Only approved chemicals are to be used in the machine.
11. All charges to and from the manufacturer, agent or service centre will be the responsibility of the
owner.
12. Repairs carried out by any other person other than an authorized Polivac repairer will cancel the
warranty.
13. A charge for traveling time and labour will be applicable for on-site warranty service.
POLIVAC WARRANTY IS SUBJECT TO THE LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF THE INDIVIDUAL STATES AND
COMMONWEALTH TERRITORIES OF AUSTRALIA. THIS WARRANTY IS NOT TRANSFERRABLE.

Predator MKII & MKIII
Drawings by: LeanSynergicDesign.com.au
Cabinet Assembly
42
35
27
28
8
9
11
29
1
14
11
13
22
24
6
7
11
10
21
12
19 30
15
23
16
31
35
34
25
11
26
31
20
18
19
17
11
33
32
22
29

Predator MKII & MKIII
Drawings by: LeanSynergicDesign.com.au
No Code Description
1 PPR001 Cabinet
2 PPR028 Dump Valve
3 PPR030 Gasket
4 PPR029 Dump Valve Spout
5 PPR031 Nut
6 PPR027 Dome
7 PPR047 Rubber Seal
8 PPR002 Continental Trim
9 PPR049 Vent Grill White
10 PPR114 Dome Latch
11 PVT029 Screw
12 PPR014 Handle Assembly
13 PPR035 Float
14 PPR012 Filter Track
15 PPR013 Filter Screen
16 PPR113 Float Guide
17 PPR177 Screw
18 PPR104 Washer
19 PPR096 Nut
20 VLB608 Rubber Washer
21 PPR103 M8 x 30 mm
22 PPR135 Loop
23 AAA500 Screw
24 PVS037 Nut
25 PVT018 Piano Hinge
26 AAK838 Rivet
No Code Description
27 PPR003 Pinch Weld
28 PPR005A Switch Guard Alloy
29 PPR245 Polivac Label
30 PPR128 Washer
31 PVT025 Washer
32 PPR090 Bolt
33 AAA354 M6 Nyloc
34 PPR212 Screw
35 PPR095 M4 Nyloc
Cabinet Parts List

Predator MKII & MKIII
Drawings by: LeanSynergicDesign.com.au
Motor-Pump-Frame Assembly
9
38
4
6
17
16
18 19 20
10
8
9
2
1
39
36
35
33
34
30
37
21 23
39
15
15
8
32
24
31
9
11
22
26
27
13
12
14
28
29 40
41
42
25
PPR257
8
7
43

Predator MKII & MKIII
Drawings by: LeanSynergicDesign.com.au
No Code Description
1 PPR005 Side Frame
2 PPR009 Wheel Plate
3 PPR006 Front Frame
4 PPR007 Rear Frame
5 PPR010 Cross Bar
6 PPR008 Motor Plate
7 PPR016 Castor
8 PPR090 Bolt
9 AAA354 Nut
10 PPR017 Drive Motor
11 SK006 Bolt
12 AAG365 Washer
13 SLB043 Nut
14 PPR011 Axle
15 PPR093 Bolt
16 PPR015 Tyre
17 AAG480 Washer
18 PPR128 Washer
19 GAS045 Spring Washer
20 GAS049 5/16'' x 3/4'' Set Screw
21 PPR018 Pump
22 Part of PPR018
23 Part of PPR018
24 PPR056 Brass Plug
25 PPR055 Brass Plug
26 Part of PPR018
Motor-Pump-Frame Assembly Parts List

Predator MKII & MKIII
Drawings by: LeanSynergicDesign.com.au
Motor-Pump-Frame Assembly Parts List
No Code Description
27 PPR033 Ball Bearing
28 GAS034 Brass Elbow
29 GAS077 V8 Vac Hose
30 PPR256 Brass Elbow
31 PPR059 Reducing Plug
32 PPR053 Brass Elbow
33 PPR042 Clamp
34 PPR039 Hose
35 PPR051 Brass Barb
36 AAG470 Washer 1/2'' x 1'' Zinc Bright
37 PPR038 Female Hose end 1/4'' SAE
38 PPR102 Splin Pin
39 PVT029 Screw
40 PPR054 Nut
41 PPR059 Reducer
42 PPR032 Monel Screen
43 PPR257 Oil - Breather kit

Predator MKII & MKIII
Drawings by: LeanSynergicDesign.com.au
Undercarriage Assembly
27
25
26
26
24 23
31
33
36
37
3
2
1
4
5
39
40
38
35 34
41
12 13 16
30
29
8
18
46
7
28
17
19
21
42
6
14
15
43
9
22
44
40
45
20
32
30
11
10

Predator MKII & MKIII
Drawings by: LeanSynergicDesign.com.au
No Code Description
1 PPR022 Switch
2 PPR130 Rocker Switch Neok
3 PPR048 Inlet Socket
4 PPR023 Hour Meter
5 PPR124A Thermal Overload
6 PPR020 Pressure Gauge
7 PVT029 S/S Self Tap Screw
8 PPR080 Brass Conector
9 PPR021 Unloader
10 PPR004 Kick Plate
11 AAK838 Pop Rivet
12 PPR060 Brass Elbow
13 PPR058 Brass Reducer
14 PPR061 Brass Elbow
15 PPR065 Brass Reducer
16 PPR037 Hose End
17 PPR236 Brass Elbow
18 PPR235 Hose Assembly compleate with ends
19 PM005 Vacuum Motor
20 COM086 Rubber Seal
21 PPR046 75 mm Muffler Pipe
22 PPR054 Nut
23 AAG470 Washer
24 PPR051 Brass Barb
25 PPR039 Red Hose 3/8''
26 PPR042 Hose Clamp 13-20
Undercarriage Assembly Parts List

Predator MKII & MKIII
Drawings by: LeanSynergicDesign.com.au
No Code Description
27 PPR052 Brass Barb
28 PPR184 Vac Motor Mounts Spring
29 PPR040 Silver flex Hose
30 PPR043 Hose Clamp 40-55
31 PPR133 Inlet Booster Box
32 PPR044 Muffler end Cap
33 PM037 50 mm Vac Pipe
34 PVS424A Base Brace
35 PPR134 Filter RFI
36 PPR144 Float Switch
37 PPR025 Heater Element
38 PPR098 Pan Phillips
39 PVT025 Stainless Washer
40 PPR095 Nyloc Nut
41 BV018 Screw
42 PPR248 Knob Unloader
43 PPR252 Screw
44 PPR138 Round Ferrite
45 PPR129 Relay 240V
46 PPR237 Brass Elbow
Undercarriage Assembly Parts List