Reliable EnviroMate Flex EF700 User manual

STEAM VACUUM CLEANER
ASPIRATEUR À VAPEUR
ASPIRADORA A VAPOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES
EnviroMate Flex
EF700

ENGLISH 04
FRANÇAIS 22
ESPAÑOL 40

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ENVIROMATE FLEX EF700
STEAM VACUUM CLEANER
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ENGLISH

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CONGRATULATIONS
We would like to thank you, and congratulate you for purchasing the
EnviroMate FLEX steam/vacuum cleaner from Reliable Corporation.
Dry vapor steam cleaning can deep clean and sanitize your home
safely and effectively.
The EnviroMate FLEX is a complete multi-use commercial cleaning
unit. It functions as a steam cleaner and steam extractor as well as a
wet/dry vacuum. The 6-bar steam pressure and an accessory kit that
is second to none make the FLEX an ideal chemical-free alternative
for cleaning and sanitizing all surfaces encountered in commercial
cleaning settings.
For your safety and to fully enjoy the advantages of this product,
please take a few minutes to read all the important safeguards and
care instructions. Keep this manual handy for all users and review the
product warranty card for your reference.
Note: your new steam/vacuum cleaner may contain small amounts
of water as all are factory tested prior to shipping.
Carefully read this manual to avoid any improper use. The
Manufacturer accepts no responsibility for damage to people or
things deriving from improper use of the machine, incompetence,
lack of caution or negligence and from the lack of compliance with
the instructions provided in this manual. The pictures shown in
this manual will help explain the running, safety instructions and
maintenance operations of the machine. The Manufacturer reserves
the right to make changes to its machines, as a result of performance
optimization.
This manual is an integral part of the machine kit. It must be carefully
kept within reach and consulted in case of doubt. If the machine is
given to a third party, even only if it is lent out, please provide the
manual together with the machine, specifying to the new user to
carefully read all content before operating the machine.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY REQUIREMENTS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
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.
• Donotuseoutdoorsorsubmergedinwater.
• Donotallowtobeusedasatoy.Closeattentionisnecessarywhenused
near children. Do not allow children to operate the machine.
• 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.
• Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
• Donothandleplugorappliancewithwethands.
• Donotputanyobjectintomachine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machine
openings and moving parts.
• Turnoffallcontrolsontheunitbeforeunplugging.

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• Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.
• Donotusetovacuumorsteamflammableorcombustibleliquidsspillsor
areas, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Useonlytapwatertorefilltheboilerandwatertank.Donotusechemicals,
perfumesorotherliquid.
• Thehosecontainselectricalwires.Donotusewhendamaged,cut,or
punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.
• Connecttoaproperlygroundedoutletonly.SeeGroundingInstructions.
• Thisapplianceisprovidedwithdoubleinsulation.Useonlyidentical
replacement parts.
• Donotvacuumanythingthatisburningorsmoking,suchascigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• ToReducetheRiskofFire,donotuseaflammableorcombustibleliquidto
clean a floor.
• Donotusewithoutdustfiltersinplace.
• Donotallowtheuseofthemachinebyinexperiencedpersons,without
attendance. Should any damage occur on the machine, do not run it, do not
connect the plug to the socket or disconnect it immediately, disconnect the
power supply and contact the authorized Technical Service Centre. Repairs
must be made by authorized personnel and only original spare parts must
be used.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE
PLACE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding
provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric
shock.Thisappliancecordisequippedwithanequipment-groundingconductor
and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes 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.
This appliance is for use on a circuit having a nominal rating more than 120 volts
andisfactory-equippedwithaspecificelectriccordandplugtopermitconnection
to a proper electric circuit. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet
with the same configuration as the plug. No adaptor should be used with this
appliance. If the appliance must be reconnected for use on a different type of
electriccircuit,thereconnectionshouldbemadebyqualifiedservicepersonnel.
TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIPTION
OF THE MACHINE:
This professional high pressure and high temperature electric steam vacuum
generator is a machine designed for cleaning, and sanitizing multiple surfaces,
andequipment.
Using leading edge technology, the Flex EF700 boiler can generate dry saturated
steam at a very high temperature and pressure for a deeper and more effective
cleaning process.
The steam generator combined with a powerful vacuum cleaner allows a deep and
immediate cleaning. The accessories included allow for an easy and practical use
of the machine for numerous surfaces and cleaning tasks.

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SAFETY SYSTEMS OF THE MACHINE:
• Overpressureexhaustvalve
• Pressureswitchforpressurecontrol
• Safetythermoswitchandthermofusetocontroltemperatureintheboiler
• Lowtensionhandlecontrols
DESCRIPTION
MODEL
STAINLESS STEEL STRUCTURE
POWER SUPPLY (V/HZ)
POWER (W)
INPUT AMP
WORKING PRESSURE BAR
BOILER TEMPERATURE (C°)
STAINL. STEEL 316 BOILER (TOTAL LITRES)
WATER TANK CAPACITY (LITRES)
ELECTRONIC CONTROL
VACUUM POWER (W)
INITIAL START UP (MIN.)
LENGTH (CM)
WIDTH (CM)
HEIGHT (CM)
NO LOAD WEIGHT (KG.)
STANDARD ACCESSORY RACK
FLEX EF700
YES
120/60
1700
14
6
150°C
2.3
5
YES
1000 W
7
49
37
100
22
YES

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1. Main Unit
2. Flexible hose
3. Boiler Key
4. Extension steam & vacuum hose
5. Steam & vacuum brush
6. Frame for floor
7. Frame for carpet
8. Frameforliquid
9. Windowsqueegee
10. Connection for grout
11. Steel-tip nozzle
12. Adaptor
13. Upholstery nozzle
14. Steel wool pad X2
15. Circular brush nylon 30mm X3
16. Circular brush brass 30mm X3
17. Circular brush inox 30mm X3
18. Circular brush nylon 60mm
(Fig. 1)

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UNIT PREPARATION/MECHANICAL
MOUNTING
1. Tilt the machine on its side and
affix the wheels on the bottom
part of the unit (Fig. 2).
2. Mount the handle on the back
side of the unit (Fig. 3).
3. Insert the water tank and the
chemical tank.
4. Connect the pipe according to
the labels.
H2O H2O
SH SH
5. Connect the water sensors level
(detail B)(Fig. 4).
6. Insert the vacuum cleaner on the
top of the unit (Fig. 5).
(Fig. 2)
(Fig. 3)
(Fig. 4)
(Fig. 5)

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7. Connect the vacuum cleaner plug
into the rear socket of the unit.
CAUTION! Connect only the
vacuum cleaner delivered with
the unit. Other vacuum cleaner or
tools can damage the unit (Fig. 6).
8. Refill the water tank with tap
water (1 Fig.7).
CAUTION! Use only tap water,
never use any other substance
(Fig. 7)!
9. If using chemical refill the
chemical tank (2 Fig. 8).
CAUTION! Use only products
suggested by manufacturer
(Fig. 8).
(Fig. 6)
(Fig. 7)
(Fig. 8)

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10. Unwind the cable and insert the
plug into the wall socket of a
suitable wiring system. Unless
otherwise stated the machine
is suitable for 120V-60Hz
connection (Fig. 9).
CAUTION! We will not be liable for
any damage caused by operating
conditions with voltages other
thanrequired!Makesurethatthe
plug is grounded so as to avoid
any problems with the generator
function (Fig 9).
GENERAL INFORMATION
1. Main on/off switch
2. Pressure gauge
3. Steam pressure light
4. Low water level indicator
5. Chemical ejection indicator
6. Steamquantityregulator
7. Chemical switch
8. Flexible hose connector
• Turnontheboilerswitch(1
Fig. 11); the pressure indicator
green light will flash for the time
requiredtoreachthemaximum
pressure level, after which it will
stabilize and remain on (3).
• Absenceofwaterinsidethe
tank is indicate by the flashing
of the indicator (2) and by an
acoustic signal on the dashboard.
Immediately undertake to fill
the tank.
• Afterrefillingthetankwith
water the machine to will
return automatically to normal
functioning.
(Fig. 9)
(Fig. 10)
(Fig. 11)

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PRESSURE GAUGE
• Apressurereadinggaugeis
present on the control panel.
•Yellow sector: minimum/medium
pressure.
•Green sector: medium/maximum
pressure.
•Orange sector: maximum
pressure.
•Red sector: Over-pressure
•Open the latch of the hose inlet, on the machine front, and connect the
hose making sure that it is properly connected (Fig. 13).
•Insert and connect the other end of the hose in the vacuum inlet (Fig. 14).
•To move the machine push from backward as shown in (Fig. 15).
FIRST FILL-UP
•If the boiler and water tank are completely empty, all system functions
are disabled.
•Ensure there is water in the tank, and manually fill if empty.
• Withthetankfullandtheboilerempty,afterfeedingthegeneratorthrough
the switches (see the “PREPARATION” paragraph), the system controls
the water filling pump until the correct level is reached in the boiler. In this
phase the heater is deactivated. Once filling is completed, the pump is
turned off, and heating is simultaneously enabled through the boiler heater.
•Discharge any residual air from the boiler during the heating stage, by
pressing switch 2 (Fig. 20) and pressing the steam delivery button 1 (Fig.
20). This operation is important, given the power of the generator to prevent
excessive rise in pressure.
(Fig. 12)
(Fig. 13) (Fig. 14) (Fig. 15)

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LEVEL ADJUSTMENT/BOILER
• Refillingiscarriedouteachtimethelevelprobesensesalowwater
level in the boiler. During normal level recovery, the heater remains enabled
for heating.
•If during filling the level probe located in the tank should remain exposed,
the system immediately stops refilling operations and the signal lamp (2 Fig.
9) starts blinking together with an intermittent acoustic signal.
TA N K
• Eachtimethetanklevelprobesensesalowwaterlevel,thesystem
immediately stops refilling operations and the signal lamp (2 Fig. 9) starts
blinking together with an intermittent acoustic signal.
• Refillthetanktoresetthealarm.
IMPORTANT! AVOID THE USE OF DISTILLED OR DE-MINERALIZED WATER SO
AS NOT TO JEOPARDIZE THE EFFICIENT FUNCTION OF THE GENERATOR.
STEAM EJECTION
•The steam is released by pressing the steam trigger (1)
•The steam trigger (1) may be locked with the safety catch on the grip. By
pressing the safety lock on the left side of the grip will block the steam
trigger (5), pressing on the opposite side will release it (6) (Fig. 16).
STEAM AND CHEMICAL EJECTION
• Enablethechemicalejectionbyswitch(4Fig.17).
•With the chemical ejection enabled the chemical is automatically ejected
with the steam when the trigger (1 Fig. 16) is pressed.
•When chemical is released the light (5 Fig. 17) is ON.
•During operation, the machine may reach high temperatures. Do not touch
the parts that come into direct contact with steam.
(Fig. 16) (Fig. 17)

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VACUUM
• Themachinecanalsobemadeto
function in ”vacuum only” mode,
as a powerful wet/dry vacuum
cleaner. Simply by pressing the
switch positioned on the suction
panel (Fig. 18).
•The vacuum motor is started
by pushing button (4 Fig. 16) on
the handle.
STEAM DELIVERY AND SUCTION
• Duringthestandardsteamdeliveryphase,switchonthevacuumtoensure
suction at the same time as steam is emitted. By pressing button (1)
(Fig. 16).
• Itisadvisabletousethesteamfirstthentovacuumthesurface.
ACCESSORIES
CAUTION! Accessories can be reach high temperature
• Theaccessoriescanbeattachedbypressingthepushbutton(2).
• Forsomeaccessoriesitisnecessarytousetheadapter.Pressthebutton
(1) in order to fix them (Fig. 19/Fig. 20).
COMPLETE NOZZLE FOR GROUT
• Thesteamisejectedfromthemetallictip.
• Youcanattachthebrushaccordingtothesurfacetoclean.
• Withthefrontpartyoucanvacuumthesoiledsteamresiduefromthe
surface (Fig. 21).
(Fig. 18)
(Fig. 19) (Fig. 20)

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WINDOW SQUEEGEE
• Thewindowsqueegeeallows
users to easily clean and
degrease window.
• Itcanbedirectlyfittedinthehose
handle or in the extension pipes.
• Inwintertimeitisadvisableto
pr›eat the windowpanes with
steam at a distance of 30-40 cm
before starting cleaning.
• Thewindowcanbecleanedby
enabling the two steam/vacuum
functions at the same time
(Fig. 22).
STEAM & VACUUM BRUSH
• Thebrushisusedforbothsteam
cleaning and vacuum cleaning.
It allows to vary the angle so to
reach any corner thanks to its
multi direction articulated joint.
According to the type of surface
to be cleaned apply the most
suitable adaptor (Fig. 23).
• Doublerubberizedprofile–wash/
dry cleaning.
• Doublebristleprofile–drysurface
vacuuming.
• Doublerigidprofile–matclearing.
(Fig. 21)
(Fig. 22)
(Fig. 23)

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• Forthecorrectassemblyofthe
adaptor, release the securing
hooks (1), assemble the adaptor
(2) and re-close the sealing hooks
(3) (Fig. 24).
• Whenusingsteamwiththisbrush
we recommend that delivery be
regulated to medium/maximum
position (Fig. 20).
TRANSPARENT BRUSH FOR
UPHOLSTER
• Thenozzlecanreleasesteamto
clean upholstery and at the same
time extract the soiled steam
residue; it must be used moving
it alternatively backwards and
forwards on the surface to be
cleaned (Fig. 25).
CIRCULAR BRUSH
• Differentbrushesareavailable
(Fig. 26).
• Thedifferencebetweenbrushes
is based on rigidity and abrasive
qualities.Selecttherightone
according to the surface that you
have to clean.
• Thebrushesaddabrasiveactionto
the power of the steam.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
• Differentaccessoriesareavailable
onrequest.Calltechnicalsupport
for more information.
MAINTENANCE
• Disconnectthemachinefrom
power supply before conducting
maintenance operations (Fig. 27/
Fig. 28).
(Fig. 24)
(Fig. 25)
(Fig. 27)
(Fig. 28)
(Fig. 26)

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• Thisindustrialsteamvacuum
generatordoesnotrequireany
particular maintenance. It may be
necessary to empty the water out
of the boiler to remove any lime
scale deposits. Loosen the cap
on the base using the special tool
supplied (3 Fig. 1). Only do so
when unit is cold.
• Besuretore-closethecap
once the water has been totally
discharged (Fig. 28).
CLEANING/EMPTYING THE
VACUUM CLEANER
• Aftereachuse,orwhenone
notices a change in the running
noise or should it fail to vacuum,
it will be necessary to empty the
drum (Fig. 29).
• Removethevacuumfromits
compartment (Fig. 30).
• Unlockthetwosidehooksof
the vacuum device and lift the
vacuum head.
• Emptyandcleanthevacuum
cleaner (Fig. 30).
• Removethefilter(1Fig.31),
installed below the head, by
loosening the fixing cap (2).
• Cleanwithrunningwaterchecking
whether it is intact. If visibly
damaged, replace it.
• Replacethevacuum
compartment (Fig. 31/30)
making sure to insert the plug into
the relative socket should it have
been previously removed.
(Fig. 29)
(Fig. 30)
(Fig. 31)

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OPTIONAL STEAM KIT
The machine can works also with optional Steam Kit. The optional steam kit
provides different accessories where it is possible to use only the steam or
steam+chemical function.
Lock the selected accessory onto the flexible hose handle. Slip both ends on so
they fit completely (Fig. 14), taking care to double-check that assembly is correct.
Press button (1) on the handgrip to enable the steam ejection.
Press the trigger (5) on the bottom of the handle to eject steam (Fig. 15).
STEAM SUPPLY CONTROLS/CHEMICAL SUPPLY CONTROLS
• Keepbuttonpressed(3Fig.16)onthehandgriptoenablechemicalsupply,
the yellow pilot light (4) on the dashboard will turn on.
• Allaccessoriesincludedinthesupplycanbeassembledbysimplyfitting
the two edges completely as shown in (Fig. 19).
• Thesquarebrushisusuallyemployedtocleanfloorsandforlargeflat
surfaces.Thebrushisequippedwithaleverallowingthehandletorotateas
shown in (Fig. 20).
• Moreover4handyhooksallowtohangacloth.
• Rotatingtriangularbrush(Fig.21).
• Therotatingtriangularbrushisusuallyemployedtocleansmall,delicate
surfaces and for uneven and irregular surfaces (armchair fabric pleats). It has
softer bristles. The steam is distributed directly on bristles (patented system).
WANDS
• Wandsarerecommendedforregularcleaning.Wantsmustbefitteddirectly
on the hose handgrip or on the wand extensions.
• Bothcanbeusedcoupledwiththesetofcircularbrushes(Fig.22).
WASHING/WIPING DEVICE
• Thewashing/wipingdeviceisusedtocleanandwipeasurface.
• Itconsistsofanaturalbristlebrushandametal/siliconerod.Itcanbe
directly fitted in the hose handgrip or in the extensions (Fig. 24).