Polivac HOT-SPOT User manual

POLIVAC HOT-SPOT
COMPACT CARPET SPOTTER
Operations Manual & Trouble-Shooting Guide

Thank you for purchasing Polivac Professional Cleaning
Equipment. Please be sure to read the manual before operation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING (THIS APPLIANCE)
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not use appliance with flammable or combustible liquids/fumes such as gasoline or use in
areas where they may be present.
2. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands, electric shock or personal injury may occur.
3. Do not use with damaged cord or plug, electric shock or personal injury may occur. If
appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a service center.
4. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
5. Use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for machine application.
6. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
7. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
8. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, or pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
9. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. Always coil away
from the machine.
10. 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.
11. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
12. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
13. All repairs must be carried out by qualified service personnel.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for commercial use. It is designed exclusively for carpet extraction in
an indoor environment and is not intended for any other purposes. Use only recommended
hoses and commercially available solutions intended for machine application. All operators must
read, understand and practice the following safety precautions.
Do not operate machine:
1. In an area where flammable liquids/vapors or combustible dusts are present.
2. Unless trained and authorized.
3. Unless operator manual is read and understood.
4. If not in proper operating condition.
5. Unless mentally and physically capable of following machine instructions.
Before starting machine:
1. Make sure all safety devices are in place and operate properly
2. Follow safety guidelines concerning wet floors.
When using machine:
1. Do not operate on inclines.
2. Wear non--slip shoes.
3. Reduce speed when turning.
4. Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately.
5. Do not allow children to play on or around machine.
6. Follow mixing and handling instructions on chemical containers.
Before leaving or servicing machine:
1. Stop on level surface.
2. Turn off machine.
3. Set parking brake if equipped.
When servicing machine:
1. Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry.
2. Disconnect battery connections before working on machine.
3. Wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling batteries or battery cables.
4. Avoid contact with battery acid.
5. Do not power spray or hose off machine. Electrical malfunction may occur.
6. Use manufacturer supplied or approved replacement parts.
7. All repairs must be performed by a qualified service person.
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8. Do not modify the machine from its original design.
When transporting machine:
1. Drain tanks before loading.
2. Turn machine off.
3. Do not lift machine when batteries are installed.
4. Get assistance or use a mechanical lift when lifting machine.
5. Use a recommended ramp when loading/unloading into/off truck or trailer.
6. Use tie--down straps to secure machine to truck or trailer.
7. Set parking brake if equipped.
PREPARING THE MACHINE:
1. Unfasten the two latches which hold the recovery tank to the solution tank. Lift
the recovery tank off the solution tank.
2. Pour clean solution into the solution tank.
3. Place the recovery tank back onto the solution tank and fasten the two latches.
4. Plug power cord into a grounded power outlet.
5. Connect vacuum and solution hoses to the HOTSPOT. The connection for the
vacuum hose is part of the handle on the recovery tank and has an open end
where the vacuum hose slides onto it. The connection for the solution line is
located at the bottom center of the front of the solution tank.
6. NOTE: Previously shampooed carpets usually have a heavy build-up of old
shampoo residue which can cause the vacuum system to ingest foam and result
in damage to the vacuum motor. Remember to add recommended amount of
defoamer to the recovery tank every time you fill the solution tank.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS – CARPET TOOL:
1. Turn on the vacuum and solution switches. Slowly pull the tool towards you with solution
valve trigger engaged. Do not overwet carpet! Make overlapping passes to prevent
streaking.
2. When you run out of solution, turn off the switches. Disconnect vacuum hose from
recovery tank. Unfasten latches and lift recovery tank off solution tank. Drain recovery
tank completely and flush it several times with clean water to remove all dirt and prevent
odor build-up.
3. When the job is completed, turn the switches off, disconnect the vacuum and solution
hoses from the carpet tool and the machine. Drain the recovery tank as in step 2.
4. Tip solution tank upside down over a sink to drain the unused cleaning
Solution.
DAILY MAINTENANCE:
1. Always keep the machine clean inside and out.
2. Pour 1 gallon of clean, hot water into the solution tank. Turn on and flush the entire
system through the wand nozzles for about a minute to prevent mineral or chemical
build-up. A periodic use of a 1:3 white vinegar and water solution helps to break down
build up.
3. Remove dirt and lint build-up inside the circular filter screen located between the
recovery and solution tanks. Lint should be cleaned off so that air flow is not impeded.
4. Check the solution tank strainers in the solution tank. If lint has accumulated on the
screens, remove and rinse them in clear running water or soak it in a 1:3 white vinegar
and water solution. Replace as necessary. Empty recovery tank and open recovery lid
and run your vacuums for 3-5 minutes after every job to remove any excess moisture
from the vacuum motors. This is especially important if you have over filled the machine
or did not use enough Defoamer.
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CLEANING UPHOLSTERY:
Cleaning upholstery with success requires a good knowledge of the type of fabric you
will work on. Look for the cleaning instructions label sewn on the underside of the
furniture for the recommended method of cleaning. If it calls for dry-cleaning, do not
attempt to clean by wet extraction otherwise damage to the fabric could occur.
Extraction works perfectly on most synthetic fabrics including synthetic velvets.
Always consult your distributor for information on how to find the proper type of
chemical and method for the type of fabric you are cleaning.
Before proceeding, test the fabric for colorfastness. Apply a small amount of cleaning
solution on the fabric in an inconspicuous spot. Wait 2 to 3 minutes and rub the area
with a white terry cloth towel. If no color comes off the towel, the fabric should be safe to
clean. If a little color comes off, there is some risk of colors running when you clean. It
may be possible to stabilize colors by cleaning with an acidic rinse.
1. Prepare the machine in the same manner as for carpet cleaning (see Preparing
the Machine) except attach an upholstery tool to the vacuum and solution hose
instead of a carpet wand. Pour hot water into the solution tank, not exceeding
55°C.
2. Add recommended amount of cleaning concentrate into the solution tank. Turn
on the vacuum and pump switches.
3. Clean with the upholstery tool using as little solution as possible. Make
overlapping passes to prevent streaking. Go over the area you just cleaned
without depressing the lever (vacuum only) and gauge the amount of moisture
extracted through the view window for dryness. On heavily soiled areas like arm
rests, pre-treat with a recommended pre-spray solution.
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE:
All Polivac machines are engineered and built to require a minimum amount of
maintenance. But like any machine it does require some care to keep it in optimum
working condition. Careful attention to these maintenance instructions will give you
maximum operating performance and will increase the life expectancy of your machine.
• Solution Lines & Fitting: Flush the machine at least once a month with a solution of
3 parts water with 1 part white vinegar in order to neutralize the alkaline residue left by
the cleaning solution.
• Quick Connect Couple: Spray with WD-40 or equivalent lubricant to prevent coupler
from sticking.
• Drain Valve: Apply light oil on gate seals. If machine has to be stored for a prolonged
period, leave the gate valve open.
• Solution Pump: The same above procedure used on the solution line and fittings
applies to the pump.
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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSE
SOLUTION
Weak vacuum
suction
Suction motor is not switched on
Switch on the suction motor
Recovery Filter blocked
Check if the ball in the recovery filter
hasn't been stuck in the top position.
Dome Seal not seated properly
Make sure your dome is seated
correctly.
Waste collection hose is clogged up
Clear the waste collection hose and
remove any clogs
Waste collection tank filter is clogged
up
Clean the waste collection tank filter and
remove any clogs
Waste collection hose leakage or
disconnection
Check waste collection hose for any
leakage and make sure the hose is
firmly connected to the unit.
Waste collection tank is full
Empty the waste collection tank
Waste collection tank sensor is
dirty, damaged, or blocked
Check the waste collection tank
sensor is clean and un-blocked or
replace the sensor if damaged
Machine will not
turn on
Loose battery cable
Tighten loose cable
Faulty switch
Contact service center
Vacuum motor
will not operate
Vacuum motor fuse blown
Replace fuse
Faulty vacuum motor or wiring
Contact service center
Little or no
solution flow
Clogged solution tank filter or solution
hose
Clean solution tank filter or flush out
solution hose
Clogged solution valve
Remove valve and clean
Solution flow control knob set too low
Adjust solution control flow knob
Loose screw on control knob
Calibrate knob and re-tighten screw
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