Prochem aqua helix User manual

Read these instructions before using the tool.
86366930-C
05/03/16
Operating instructions (ENG)
MODEL: 8.635-000.0
AQUA HELIX
TM
HIGH VOLUME EXTRACTION TOOL

286366930 Aqua Helix
Data Label
Overview
The Aqua Helix is used to extract high volumes of water from deep within carpet and padding.
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Table of Contents
Data Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Overview. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
How To Use This Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety
HAZARD INTENSITY LEVEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Operation
Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Setting Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Operation and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Maintenance
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Cleaning the Extraction Tool. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Parts
Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Handle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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How To Use This Manual
This manual contains the following sections:
• How to Use This Manual
•Safety
• Operations
• Maintenance
• Parts List
The HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL section will tell you
how to find important information for ordering correct
repair parts.
Parts may be ordered from authorized dealers. When
placing an order for parts, the tool model is important.
Refer to the DATA box which is filled out during the
installation of your tool. The DATAbox is located on the
inside of the front cover of this manual.
The SAFETY section contains important information
regarding hazardous or unsafe practices of the tool.
Levels of hazards are identified that could result in
product damage, personal injury, or severe injury
resulting in death.
The OPERATIONS section is to familiarize the operator
with the operation and function of the tool.
The MAINTENANCE section contains preventive main-
tenance to keep the tool and its components in good
working condition.
• Cleaning
The PARTS LIST section contains assembled parts
illustrations and corresponding parts list. The parts lists
include a number of columns of information:
•REF – column refers to the reference number
on the parts illustration.
•PART NO. – column lists the part number for
the part.
•QTY – column lists the quantity of the part used
in that area of the tool.
•DESCRIPTION – column is a brief description
of the part.
•NOTES – column for information not noted by
the other columns.
The manual part number is located on the lower left
corner of the front cover.
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Safety
The following symbols are used throughout this guide as indicated in their descriptions:
HAZARD INTENSITY LEVEL
There are three levels of hazard intensity identified by signal words -WARNING and CAUTION and FOR SAFETY.
The level of hazard intensity is determined by the following definitions:
WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
FOR SAFETY: To Identify actions which must be followed for safe operation of equipment.
Report tool damage or faulty operation immediately. Do not use the tool if it is not in proper operating condition.
Following is information that signals some potentially dangerous conditions to the operator or the equipment. Read
this information carefully. Know when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety devices on the tool. Please take
the necessary steps to train the operating personnel.
FOR SAFETY:
DO NOT OPERATE:
Unless Trained and Authorized.
Unless Operation Guide is Read and understood.
In Flammable or Explosive areas.
In areas with possible falling objects.
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Operation
Technical Specifications
ITEM SPECIFICATION
Weight 10 lbs. (4.6 kg)
Depth 7” (17.8 cm)
Width 16” (40.6 cm)
Height MIN.(STORAGE) 37” (94.0 cm) MAX. 54” (137.0 cm)
Construction Aluminum, Polypropylene, Stainless Steel
Width
Height
Depth
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Operation
Setting Up
From collapsed storage state;
1. Extend handle by opening the latch.
2. Slide out handle assembly to desired height.
NOTE: Adjust height of extraction tool so that the
vacuum head is flat on the carpet while the handle is
comfortably held for operator’s height.
NOTE: The whole handle assembly can rotate
around the vacuum tube for additional grip positions.
NOTE: The handle is designed to accommodate
various grip positions. Varying the grip on the
extractor tool will extend comfort over longer periods
of usage.
3. Close latch.
Avoid pinching fingers during closing.
4. Connect suction hose to the center vacuum tube.
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Operation
Operation and Use
1. Place the extraction tool head flat in the lowest
point in the room to remove as much standing
water as possible, and to minimize water migration
during the process.
NOTE: For best results, extract the perimeter and
work towards center, extractingthe entire area. At the
beginning of each pass, place the vacuum head base
on the carpet for 2 to 3 seconds before moving. This
will give the vacuum a chance to create a good
suction seal and pull down onto carpet.
2. Keeping the base of the head flat against the
carpet surface, slowly pull the tool head backwards
across the carpet. Water extraction will be visible,
and the speed of tool movement will depend on the
carpet type and amount of moisture. Sub-extrac-
tion has been properly performed when the
operator no longer observes moisture flow through
the clear head.
3. At the end of an extraction pass, lower the handle
to tilt the extraction tool back onto the head’s skid
pads. This releases the suction seal with the
carpeting allowing the tool to be pushed forward
easily. Repeat process as needed.
4. Set the pace based on the amount of water in the
flooring. Observe the flow through the clear head to
decide when sufficient extraction is achieved.
5. Test carpet and pad for adequate water removal as
per IICRC500 Standard and Reference Guide for
Professional Water Damage Restoration.
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Notes:
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Maintenance
Components
1. Handle
2. Latch, Height Adjustment
3. Vacuum Tube
4. Head Mounting Screws
5. Vacuum Head Top
6. Vacuum Head Base
Cleaning the Extraction Tool
Perform after each job.
1. Disassemble the vacuum head.
NOTE: Remove vacuum head base by removing the
four phillips screws from the corners of the clear
vacuum head top, that connects it to the vacuum
head base.
2. Clean thoroughly as per IICRC500.
3. After cleaning towel dry parts or allow to air dry
completely.
4. Re-assemble the extraction tool. Avoid over tight-
ening the screws.
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Parts
PARTS
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Base
1
7
823
4
5
6
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Base
REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION SERIAL NO.
FROM NOTES
1 86273250 4 SCR, 1/4-20 X 3/4" SOCHD
2 86362870 4 WASHER, 1/4 X 1/2 FLAT SS
3 86362760 1 BEZEL, VAC TUBE, GRAY
4 86276890 4 SCR, 5/16-18 X 3/4 PTHMS SS
5 86362480 1 VAC HEAD, TOP
6 86362470 1 VAC HEAD, BLUE
7 86361900 1 TUBE, VACUUM, GRAY
8 86173340 4 WASHER, SPLIT LOCK, 1/4, SS

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Handle
2
10
3
5
11
8
4
9
14 12
67
15
13 1
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Handle
REF PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION SERIAL NO.
FROM NOTES
1 86364860 2 SCR, 5/16 X 1 SSHLD, SS
2 86364750 1 HANDLE, CROSSBAR
3 86364740 2 HANDLE, SIDE
4 86364410 2 COVER, HINGE
5 86364260 2 TUBING, HANDLE, GRAY
6 86364210 2 SCR, 10-32 X 1 BSHCS SS
7 86364200 2 NUT COUPLER SS .201 HOLE
8 86364050 2 INSERT, HINGE
9 86363530 1 HINGE, HANDLE
10 86362890 2 SCR, 5/16-18 X 1/2 SHCS SS
11 86362560 8 SCR, 5/16-18 X 7/8 PTHMS SS
12 86362530 1 LATCH, HANDLE
13 86292500 4 WASHER, .324ID X .567OD X .057, SS
14 86271840 8 NUT, 5/16-18 HEX NYLOCK THN SS
15 86270990 2 NUT, 10-32 HEX NYLOCK SS
16 86365360 2 LABEL, PROCHEM DRR