Tornado 98170 Manual

TORNADO INDUSTRIES, LLC
3101 WICHITA COURT
FORT WORTH, TX 76140
PHONE 800-VACUUMS
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WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM
Operations & Maintenance Manual
For Commercial Use Only
Form No. X1688 09/20 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved
9 GALLON SELF-CONTAINED CARPET EXTRACTOR
MODEL NO: 98170
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NOTES
Within 30 days, to activate the warranty, go to;
https://tornadovac.com/services/warranty-registration-form.aspx
For warranty information go to www.tornadovac.com

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Your new Tornado unit is a high quality, precision-made product. All parts used in the
manufacturing of this unit have passed rigid quality control standards prior to assembly. Please
safeguard the original receipt / invoice. If you experience any problems with your unit during the
warranty period, the original receipt / invoice will act as proof of purchase. Contact Tornado for
any warranty inquiries.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT
Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the unit before operating. Safety is a
combination of common sense,staying alert and knowing how your unit works. Use this unit only
as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. To reduce the
risk of personal injury or damage to your unit use only Tornado recommended accessories.
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 electric shock. This machine is
equipped with a cord having 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 nominal 115-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in sketch A.
A

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Treat this unit as you would any other high grade precision made product. Dropping,
unreasonable bumping across thresholds and other misuses may result in a damaged unit which
will not be covered by warranty. When not in use, power cord should be wrapped around handle
for storage.
Read this manual completely before operating this extractor. It is important to follow instructions
in this manual to prevent the possibility of injury or damage to the user and/or machine.
When using this self contained extractor, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
1) DO NOT leave unit when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
2) DO NOT allow unit to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used around or
near children.
3) Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
4) DO NOT use with damaged cord or plug.
If unit is not working properly because it
has been dropped, dropped into water, left
outdoors, or damaged in any way, contact a
service center.
5) DO NOT pull or carry by cord, use cord as a
handle, close door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. DO NOT run unit over
cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
6) DO NOT unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
7) DO NOT handle plug or appliance with wet
hands.
8) DO NOT put any objects into openings. DO
NOT use with any opening blocked: keep free
of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce
air flow.
9) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
10) DO NOT pick up anything that is smoking
or burning such as cigarettes, matches, or hot
ashes.
11) DO NOT use to pick up hazardous
chemicals.
12) Turn off all controls before unplugging.
13) Turn unit off immediately if foam or
liquid comes from machine exhaust. Empty
and clean out recovery (dirty) tank and use
defoamer to correct the problem.
14) DO NOT use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in
areas where they may be present.
15) DO NOT use where oxygen or anesthetics
are used.
16) Extension cord must be a three-wire
type, 14 gauge or larger, to ensure grounding
protection.
17) Replace damaged or worn parts
immediately with genuine original equipment
parts to maintain safety.
18) This unit must be connected to a
properly grounded outlet only. See grounding
instruction.

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PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: (color fastness) Before using carpet cleaning chemicals, test on an inconspicuous part
of the carpet for color fastness. Place the solution on a small piece of clean white material or
tissue, then rub the carpet vigorously. Excessive amounts of dye showing on the material would
indicate that the colors are not fast, and should not be wet cleaned.
1) Fill the solution tank with 9 gallons of warm
water.
WARNING: DO NOT overfill.
2) Measure carpet cleaning solution per
manufacturers recommended ratio into the
clean water tank. DO NOT use the waste tank
to fill the solution tank as debris could damage
the pump or block the jet. WARNING: DO NOT
exceed 150°F (65° C)
3) Add defoamer solution per manufacturer’s
instructions as needed.
OPERATION
1) Plug main power cable into outlet.
WARNING: This machine must be properly
grounded.
2) Press the VACUUM switch to the ON
position. Then press the PUMP switch ON and
the BRUSH switch to the ON position.
3) Lower carpet brush. Push brush lowering
pedal forward to lower brush. Push down and
back to raise bush.
4) Press and hold the solution switch to
apply the cleaning solution. Pull the machine
backwards at the same time to clean the
carpet. Stop the solution spray about 12”
(30cm) before the end so all of the solution
is vacuumed up. Slightly overlap the next
cleaning pass to prevent streaking. A two (2)
wet pass maximum is recommended to avoid
overwetting. After a few passes, check the
waste tank to see that no foam is present. Add
extra defoamer if necessary.
5) Make sure to empty the recovery (top) tank
when it is approximately 3/4 full. Do not refill
the solution tank without emptying all the
contents of the recovery tank first.
Solution Switch
Brush Lowering Pedal
Recovery Tank
Solution Tank
Vacuum Shoe
Brush and Spray

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STORAGE
WHEN CLEANING IS FINISHED:
1) Connect the drain solution hose (gray hose
with brass connector) to the solution fitting at
the front of the machine and place the other
end into the recovery tank. Turn on the PUMP
switch. This will pump the remaining solution
into the recovery tank for easy drainage.
2) To disconnect the solution hose, push in on
the ring of the solution filling. Switch off the
machine, remove power plug from the socket,
and empty the waste tank. Leave waste tank
open when storing.
3) Leave brush raised for storage.
Brush Lowering Pedal Drain Hose
ACCESSORIES / TOOLS
(OPTIONAL)
Recovery Hose
Connection
Solution Hose
Connection
For upholstery cleaning and hard to reach
areas.
Attach recovery hose to recovery hose
connection of vacuum shoe. Connect the
accessory solution hose to the solution hose
connection at the front of the machine by
pushing back the locking ring to fit. Turn on
vacuum and pump.
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE
DAILY
1) Check the spray jet for blockage and a uniform spray pattern. Remove jet and blow through to
clean. Do not use a pin as this may cause damage to the jet.
2) Check and remove any debris or lint build-up from the vacuum head, brush, and brush
housing.
3) Always wash out the tanks with clean water after use. To do this, pour clean water into the
solution tank and spray through spray tip to clear chemical residue from the pump, lines, and
spray tip. Allow the vacuum to run for a few minutes after use to aid the machine in drying out
and to help prevent bacteria and odors.
WEEKLY
Inspect hoses (unseen blockages sometimes occur), hose cuffs, and the rubber seal on the
recovery tank lid. The main cable, plug, and switches should also be examined for damage.
NOTE: It is advisable to store the unit with the recovery tank lid removed.
CAUTION: THIS UNIT MUST BE PROTECTED FROM FREEZING. Damage from freezing could
cause machine to malfunction.

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MAINTENANCE GUIDE
Motors not running
CAUSE: SOLUTION:
1) Power not reaching main switch. 1) Check power supply. Check fuses/circuit
breaker. Contact service center.
2) Defective power cord. 2) Replace with 14 gauge cord.
3) Faulty switches or wiring. 3) Contact manufacturer or service center.
4) Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker 4) Reset circuit breaker according to operating
instructions or replace fuse if qualified.
5) Problem with brushes, field windings, or
armatures. (vacuum or brush motor) 5) Contact manufacturer or service center.
Loss of vacuum
CAUSE: SOLUTION:
1) Vacuum head blocked. 1) Visually inspect and clear blockage.
2) Hoses blocked. 2) Visually inspect and clear blockage.
3) Recovery tank not sealed properly. 3) Check tank for damage or adjust lid for
proper fit.
Brush not functioning properly
CAUSE: SOLUTION:
1) Belt broken. 1) Replace belt.
2) Brush jammed. 2) Visually inspect and clear blockage.
3) Clutch bearing seized. 3) Contact manufacturer or service center.
Spray jet not functioning properly
CAUSE: SOLUTION:
1) Jet blocked. 1) Visually inspect and clean according to
operating instructions.
2) Solution filter blocked. 2) Visually inspect and clean according to
operating instructions.
3) Pump head, valves or diaphragm blocked or
damaged. 3) Contact manufacturer or service center.
4) Solenoid valve inoperative 4) Contact manufacturer or service center.

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Form No. X1688 09/20