Tornado 98103 Manual

Operations & Maintenance Manual
For Commercial Use Only
Form No. L8103 DA 11/21 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved
3 GALLON Self Contained Extractor
MODEL NO. 98103
Save These Instructions
TORNADO INDUSTRIES, LLC
3101 WICHITA COURT
FORT WORTH, TX 76140
PHONE 800-VACUUMS
FAX [phone]
WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM

2
NOTES
For warranty information go to www.tornadovac.com
Within 30 days, to activate the warranty, go to;
https://tornadovac.com/services/warranty-registration-form.aspx

3
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. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your unit use only
the recommended accessories
For Commercial use,
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed including the
following:
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR INJURY:
• Do not run the unit unattended
• Do not use this unit near flammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors like gasoline or other
fuels, lighter fluids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or explosive dusts like
coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust.
• Keep the cord away form heated surfaces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug, or other parts.
• If the unit 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 the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not run the unit over the cord.
• Do not handle the plug or the unit with wet hands.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
• Do not store near hazardous materials.
• Do not use the unit with a torn filter or without the filter installed.
• Do not allow it be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or
cleaning filter.
• Do not leave the unit unattended when plugged in. Unplug from wall outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
• Turn off the unit before unplugging.
• Do not put any object into ventilation openings. Do not operate with any ventilation openings
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body way from openings and moving
parts.
• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra care when using the unit on stairs.
• Do not pick up hot ashes, coals, toxic, flammable or other hazardous materials.
• If the machine tips over during use, shut it off immediately and set it upright and wait for the
motor to stop completely.
Warning: Turn unit off immediately if foam or liquid come from machine exhaust. Empty
& clean out recovery (dirty) tank and use defoamer to correct the problem.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS

4
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 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 attachment plug that
looks like the plug illustrated in sketch (A). Make sure that the appliance is connected to an
outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adaptor should be used with this appliance.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
When using an extension cord with your unit, refer to the following table to determine the
required A.W.G. wire size. Before using the cleaner make sure the power cord and extension cord
are in good working condition. Make repairs or replacements before using the vacuum cleaner.
Only use extension cords that are rated for outdoor use.
EXTENSION CORDS
Length of Extension Cord
25 Feet 50 Feet 100 Feet 150 Feet
110V-120V 7.5 Meter 15.25 Meter 30.5 Meter 45.7 Meter
Amps A.W.G. Wire Size
0-6 18 16 16 14
7-10 18 16 14 12
11-12 16 16 14 12
13-16 14 12 Not recommended

5
COMMON REPAIR PARTS
Part Number Description
SC339 Wheel Assembly
SC309 Brush drive Belt
SC31 Spray Nozzle
SC312 Vacuum Hose
SC317 Recovery Tank Lid
SC323 Recovery Tank Lid Gasket
SC324 Handle
SC325 Brush Motor
04-3256-0000 Vacuum Motor
FJ5082 Pump Motor
M1369AS Power Cable
PFX3S-KNS Upholstery Kit (OPTIONAL)
Voltage/Frequency ACV/Hz 120/60
Pump Pressure psi 20
Input Power W/A 950/8.5
Cleaning Width in 10
Solution Tank gallon 3.7
Recovery Tank gallon 3
Dimensions (L x W x H) in 21 x 14 x 34
Weight (Empty) lbs. 49
Power Cable Length ft 30
Sound level dB (A) 73
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

6
KEY FEATURES
SOLUTION
HOSE
VACUUM
HOSE
RECOVERY
(WASTE)
TANK TANK
COVER &
HANDLE
SOLUTION
(CLEAN
WATER)
TANK
CARRYING
HANDLE
SOLUTION SPRAY
PUSH BUTTON
FIG. 1

7
PRE-OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE - FOR 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 cloth or tissue. Rub the carpet area vigorously with the cleaning chemical. Excessive
amounts of dye showing on the material would indicate that the colors are not colorfast, and
should not be wet cleaned.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Prepare room for cleaning, moving furniture as need to provide a clear working area. Cover
bottoms of furniture legs where possible. (Aluminum foil or foam blocks are ideal for this
purpose.) Pin up curtains and drapes.
2. Gather cleaning supplies: a clean, suitable sized bucket, carpet cleaning solution, and pretreat
solutions for heavily soiled traffic areas.
3. Disconnect vacuum hose from recovery tank and lift the RECOVERY TANK off of the
SOLUTION TANK.
4. Measure carpet cleaning solution, per manufacturers recommended ratio, into the SOLUTION
TANK and fill with hot water. DO NOT use the RECOVERY TANK to fill the SOLUTION TANK.
Debris remaining in the tank could damage the pump or block the jet. WARNING: DO NOT
exceed water temperature of 150º F (65º C).
5. Replace RECOVERY TANK on machine. Add defoamer solution, per manufacturer’s
instructions as needed, in RECOVERY TANK.
6. Replace the transparent cover on the RECOVERY TANK and connect the vacuum hose to the
front of the RECOVERY TANK.
7. Pre-treat heavily soiled carpet areas as required.
1. Plug the power cord into an outlet. WARNING: This machine must be properly grounded. See
Grounding Instructions on page 4 for additional information.
2. Press the VACUUM and BRUSH switches “on”. The solutioin switch has 3 positions (ON-
OFF-ON) | = Spray is actuated by the single push button on the handle, O = Spray is OFF, || =
Spray ON. See FIG. 2 for a diagram of operational switches.
3. To clean the carpet, press and hold the SOLUTION SPRAY PUSH BUTTOM (FIG. 1) to apply
the cleaning solution, pulling the machine backwards at the same time. Stop spraying the
solution approximately 12 inches (30 cm) before the end of your pass, so that the extractor
will vacuum up all of the solution. Slightly overlap the next cleaning pass to prevent streaking.
To avoid overwetting, it is recommended that a maximum of only two wet passes (spraying
solution) be done. One dry pass without spraying solution will also aid in drying time. After a
few passes, check the RECOVERY TANK to verify that no foam is present. Add extra defoamer
if necessary.
4. Empty the RECOVERY TANK when it is approximately 3/4 full. Do not refill the SOLUTION
TANK without emptying all of the contents of the RECOVERY TANK first.

8
STORAGE
WHEN CLEANING IS FINISHED:
1. Disconnect the SOLUTION HOSE on the front of the machine by pushing in on the ring of the
solution fitting.
2. Connect the drain hose (clipped to the back) to the SOLUTION HOSE fitting and place the
other end into the RECOVERY TANK (FIG. 3). Press the SOLUTION switch to the “on” position.
This will activate the motor to pump any remaining solution into the RECOVERY TANK for easy
drainage.
3. When all of the solution is pumped from the SOLUTION TANK, turn the SOLUTION switch
off, remove the power plug from the outlet and empty the RECOVERY TANK. Leave the
RECOVERY TANK open when storing.
4. Disconnect the DRAIN HOSE by pushing in on the ring of the SOLUTION HOSE fitting.
Replace the DRAIN HOSE in the clip on the back of the machine, and re-connect the
SOLUTION HOSE.
FIG. 3
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
VACUUM
SWITCH
BRUSH
SWITCH
SOLUTION
SWITCH
FIG. 2

9
ROUTINE MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
WEEKLY
1. 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.
FIG. 4
FIG. 5
1. The filter in the solution tank (FIG. 4) should be kept clean. It can be removed if necessary.
A damaged filter should be replaced, otherwise blockages and/or damage to the pump head
and spray jet can occur.
2. Check the spray jet (FIG. 5) for blockage and a uniform spray pattern. Remove jet and blow
through to clean. Do not use a pin or other sharp objects as this may cause damage to the
jet.
3. Check and remove any debris or lint build-up from the vacuum head, brush, and brush
housing.
4. 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.
5. Wash out mesh filter in RECOVERY TANK of dirt and carpet fibers after dumping waste from
recovery tank. Failure to clean filter may cause damage to vacuum motor.
DAILY

10
TROUBLESHOOTING
MOTORS NOT RUNNING
LOSS OF VACUUM SUCTION
SPRAY JET NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY
BRUSH NOT FUNTIONING PROPERLY
CAUSE SOLUTION
1) Power not reaching main switch. 1) Check power supply. Check fuses/circuit
breaker.
Contact service center.
2) Defective power cord. 2) Contact manufacturer or service center.
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) Repair or replace defective part.
6) Reset switch on back. 6) Push reset switch.
CAUSE SOLUTION
1) Vacuum head blocked. 1) Visually inspect and clear blockage.
2) Hose blocked. 2) Visually inspect and clear blockage.
3) Recovery tank not sealed properly. 3) Check tank for damage or adjust for proper
fit.
CAUSE SOLUTION
1) Belt broken. 1) Replace belt.
2) Brush jammed. 2) Visually inspect and clear blockage.
3) Brush pulley broken. 3) Replace pulley.
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.

11
Form No. L8103 DA 11/21