Vacumaid Atk-500 User manual

ATK-500/ATK50035

Premium TurboKit

USER GUIDE

L6105 9/12 Printed in USA by LMI© Lindsay Manufacturing , Inc. 2017

P.O. Box 1708

Ponca City, OK 74602

580-762-2457

Toll Free: 1-800-546-3729

www.lindsaymfg.com

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the fullest extent of the law.

6. (FB-215BLK) 12” Floor Tool

7. (CT-630BLK) Premium

Crevice Tool

8. (DB-630BLK) Premium

Dusting Brush

9. (UT-630BBLK) Premium

Upholstery Tool with Brush

Tool Kit Includes:

Accessories Cleaning Attachments

and Tools

1. (SFH-230B) Low Voltage

Swivel Hose;

30 ft. in ATK500

35 ft. in ATK50035

2. (PB-480BLK) Turbocat Power

Brush

3. (W-419H) Telescopic

Ratchet Wand

4. (CB-180) Mesh Caddy Bag

5. (H-431) Plastic Hose Hanger

ATK-500/ATK50035

Premium TurboKit

CARING FOR YOUR CARPET

“Proper maintenance will extend the time you can enjoy

your carpet and help keep its fresh appearance. Vacuum regular-

ly, remove spills promptly, and extraction clean periodically...

Use a strong, well functioning vacuum cleaner with a

powerful airow, adjustable brushes, and an enclosed, high-e-

ciency ltration bag. It is best to purchase a vacuum cleaner that

bears the CRI Indoor Air Quality Testing Program label, assuring

that the cleaner will remove soil well, contain the dust within the

machine, and protect the carpet’s appearance.”

--The Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI)

*For more information on caring for your carpet, please visit the CRI

website at www.carpet-rug.com

Wet Pick-Up*

This unit allows the powerful built-in central vac-

uum system to pick up liquid and wet debris, but

prevents it from entering the vacuum tubing and

dirt canister. It can be used to unclog drains, clean

up spills and overows, and even suck out the

leftover water when draining hot tubs.

Capacity=Approx. 4 gallons.

(WP-312MA)

*Wet Pick-Up Unit comes with bucket, cart, 5’ x 1-1/4” hose and 2 cus.

(Additional 30’standard hose should also be purchased. Do NOT use NRH-630 or any other

high or low voltage hose with this product.)

For more details on these or any other Lindsay products,

contact your local Vacu-Maid®dealer or visit our website at

www.vacumaid.com.

Vibrating Upholstery Tool

This tool vibrates the surface being cleaned to

loosen dust and dirt allowing you to get a more

deep down clean (UT-501)

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*Individual tools may vary and are subject to change at any time.

PB-480BLK

Turbocat Power Brush

The Turbocat is driven by a turbine rather

than electricity and has an agitator which

shakes the carpet to loosen dirt making

vacuuming easier and more ecient.

•Automatic pile height adjustment

•System Performance Indicator--

slows the vacuum down when

airow is lost which indicates that

dirt is not being picked up.

Instruction For Turbine Powerhead

Attaching the Turbine Powerhead: To attach your metal wand, simply

twist into Powerhead elbow until it ts snugly. The built-in locking mechanism

will prevent the wand from coming loose from your Powerhead while in use.

To detach wand, use your hand to depress the tab on the side of the elbow and

twist wand free. (See Fig. 1).

The wand can be locked in an upright position by pushing it forward until the

lock is engaged (See Fig. 2). This locked position is convenient for storage and

for lifting the Powerhead. To release wand from the vertical locked position,

gently place foot on Powerhead, grasp wand and pull back rmly.

FIG. 2

Your Turbine Powerhead has no “on/o” switch. Whenever it is attached to an

operating vacuum system, it will be running. No adjustments to the tool are

necessary for dierent types of carpeting.

To ensure maximum eciency of the Turbine Powerhead, make sure that

any lters, bags, and cleaning hoses in your vacuum system are clean and

free of blockage.

Operating Procedures

OTHER PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM

LINDSAY MANUFACTURING, INC.

A variety of accessories and tools are available to complement your

ATK-500 kit.** Below are just a few of the options available.

Pet Grooming Tool

This pet tool’s soft rubber bristles are great for removing

previously shed hair from a pet’s coat.

(PT-530)

Ceiling Fan Brush Kit

For the one place we forget to clean, but know that

we should, Vacu-Maid®oers the Ceiling Fan Brush

Kit. This kit helps you reach the tops of your fan

blades and better ensures that you get

rid of all of the dust build-up. With its

unique design and powerful suction, it

eliminates dust from scattering below.

(CT-5)

Mini-Vacuum Attachment Kit

This mini kit is perfect for cleaning small, delicate objects,

computers, and keyboards.

(CT-6)

**Do NOT use these accessories with the top or lower wand. They

are to be used with the hose or telescopic ratchet wand.

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Hand Held Air Turbine

This accessory can be used on stairs, in vehicles, or on

upholstery. This tool has an open face which allows the

vacuum to clean the corners on the risers of stairs allow-

ing for a more complete clean.

(PB-270)

Cleaning the Brush Assembly

Thread, string, carpet ber, fuzz, and pet

hair occasionally become wound around

the brush assembly. These items should

be routinely removed to keep the brush

assembly clean and to maintain eciency.

1. Disconnect the powerhead from

the hose and wands. Be sure parts

have stopped spinning before

working on the turbine powerhead.

2. Turn the powerhead over (Fig.3).

3. Strings and other entangled items

can be removed by unwinding them

by hand or carefully with scissors.

Cleaning the Intake Nozzle

If the turbine nozzle becomes obstructed:

1. Turn o the vacuum system

and disconnect the powerhead

from the wand.

2. Turn the powerhead over and

remove the clear belt cover by

rst rotating the two latches

counterclockwise until they

align with the openings in the

3. Remove debris from the intake and turbine. Rotate the brush roller

to ensure the system is clear. Make sure the red seal on the belt cover

and mating surfaces are free from dirt particles before reassembling.

Check that the belt teeth are engaged with the turbine drive shaft

sprocket. Check belt condition and position on sprocket and on

brush roller.

4. Reassemble the belt cover to the unit: Insert the front of the belt

cover under the base plate edge and press belt cover onto housing.

Rotate the two latches clockwise until they lock into place.

IMPORTANT: Check that a proper seal is made. Unit performance is

dependent on a proper seal.

belt cover. Lift the belt cover out from under the base plate (Fig. 4).

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

H-431

Plastic Hose Hanger

CB-180

Mesh Tool Caddy Bag

• Holds accessories and tools making them more

manageable.

• For storing and transporting.

• Mount on a wall in a closet, garage, or any other

convenient location for hose storage.

• Coil your hose around this hanger to store when not in

use.

• Use of hanger can increase the life of your hose and

save space while storing.

• Mounts using only one stud and two screws.

L6105

UT-630BBLK

Premium Upholstery Tool with Brush

• Cleans upholstered furniture, drapes, mattresses,and

even works well on vehicle upholstery and carpets.

• Continuous airow is critical to cleaning

results. This tool is designed to prevent

airow from being cut o.

• The brush strip gently engages upholstery

to lift debris and groom surfaces being cleaned.

Replacing the Turbine Belt and

Cleaning the Needle Bearing

The replacement belt must be installed correctly to ensure optimum

performance. The turbine belt twists 90° to the right as shown in Fig.5A.

Belt (A) Shaft Support (B)

Belt Shrouds (C)

•Belt should twist 90° to the right

-see illustration on housing

•Shaft Support is 1/32” o center

•When installing new belt, arrows

on both shaft supports must point

to rear wheels.

•Left & Right positions are marked

on the shaft supports and in the

housing.

•Upper and Lower Shrouds

•Prevents belt contamination

•Designed to t around sprocket

and protect the drive belt.

1. Follow instructions 1 & 2 under cleaning the intake nozzle on pg. 3.

2. Remove the three screws holding the metal baseplate, pull the base

plate o, and remove the lower belt shroud. Then, pull the bumper up

(Fig. 5).

3. Removing the brush roller and shaft supports--it is important to

reinsert the shaft supports in the correct direction. There is an arrow

on each shaft support that points to the back of the housing when

inserted correctly. To easily identify the correct position for reinsertion,

mark the top of the shaft supports with a permanent marker or nail

polish. Pull the brush roller out--the shaft supports will come with it.

4. Slide the belt o the turbine sprocket and o the brush roller.

5. Optional: Remove the needle bearing and clear any dust, hair, or

debris from the needle bearing cavity. To reinsert needle bearing, see

illustration on next page.

FIG. 5

CLEANING ATTACHMENTS & TOOLS

To be used with telescopic ratchet wand or handle on hose. Do NOT

use with top or lower wand.

•Works on bare oors, wood, tile, etc.

•Shorter bristles in front, longer in

back--allows larger dirt particles to be

picked up with forward movement.**

CT-630BLK

Premium Crevice Tool

• 13” tool to reach into cracks and crevices such as tracks

of sliding glass doors, corners, along baseboards, and

even in the cracks of couches and other furniture.

• Notched end and slotted side vents help

maintain air ow and proper suction.

• This tool has a at side which makes it great

for reaching under refrigerators, around air

conditioner coils, & other hard to

reach places that collect a lot of dust

& dirt.

FB-215BLK

12” Floor Tool

**For best results, do not force the front of the brush down when

moving forward. Allow the brush to ride on front bristles.

L6105

DB-630BLK

Premium Dusting Brush

• Use for dusting furnishings such as bookcases, tables,

desks, and mantles.

• Also great for dusting picture frames, collectibles, tops

of televisions, window sills, and even the backs of

computer monitors.

• Molded, soft vinyl construction--less abrasive on

delicate furnishings and prevents wall markings.

• Full, natural bristles for gentle cleaning.

The needle bearing sits at an angle. The at side of the washer goes to

the rear. The at side of the idler shaft goes to the front. Be sure the

needle bearing is reinserted as shown to ensure proper operation

(Fig. 6).

6. Place new belt on turbine sprocket and slide over brush roller. Be sure

belt is properly twisted to the right as shown in the illustration

(Fig. 5A).

7. Place brush roller and shaft supports back into housing. Push bumper

back onto housing (Fig. 5B).

8. Place metal base plate onto housing and reinsert three screws.

CAUTION

Moving parts--disconnect from vacuum system before servicing unit.

FIG. 6

If any of these problems occur:

1. Turbine runs slow

2. Brush makes knocking noise

Then, follow these steps:

1. Check bottom plate

2. Check belt and tension

3. Check beater brush

4. Check all intake areas for

obstructions and brush rotation

direction

Pg. 3-4

Pg. 4-5

Pg. 3

TROUBLESHOOTING TURBINE POWERHEADS

If problem persists, check central vacuum cleaner system:

Non-Bag Model

1. Check dirt receptacle

2. Check guard screen

3. Check all lter screens

4. Check hoses for air leaks or

obstructions

Bag Model

1. Check paper bag

2. Check cloth bag

3. Check air lters

4. Check hoses for air leaks or

obstructions

3. Brush bounces in use

4. Brush is hard to push

SFH-230B

Low Voltage Swivel Hose*

• Crush-proof hose

• Light and Flexible

• 360° swivel--reduces cleaning

eort and strain on wrist. The

swivel also extends hose life.

W-419H

Telescopic Ratchet Wand

• Friction-t design

• From 22” to 39” extension length

• Nylon collar ensures a smoother edge

and better t.

Telescopic Wand Operating Instructions

To extend wand: Push the black button in the direction of the arrow

and hold in place. This releases the ratchet and allows the inner wand to be

extended. The wand can be locked into the desired length by releasing the

button at any of the notches. To retract the wand, hold down on the black

button and push the wand back into the outer wand.

To attach hose for use: Lift valve door and insert cu into hole.

To operate: Slide switch on top of handle to ON position, then switch OFF

when nished.

*Must be used with standard pin-jack valves.

Attaching tools or hose handle to the wand:The straight,

outer wand is designed to t into your hose handle. Turn the

wand 1/4 turn in any direction to ensure a good t. The

notched inner wand is designed to t into your cleaning

tools. Once again, a 1/4 turn ensures a good t.

To remove the wand, give a 1/4 turn in the

opposite direction and pull the cleaning tool or

handle from the wand.

May need lubrication with wheel bearing grease.

Do not use any other type of lubricant.

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The needle bearing sits at an angle. The at side of the washer goes to

the rear. The at side of the idler shaft goes to the front. Be sure the

needle bearing is reinserted as shown to ensure proper operation

(Fig. 6).

6. Place new belt on turbine sprocket and slide over brush roller. Be sure

belt is properly twisted to the right as shown in the illustration

(Fig. 5A).

7. Place brush roller and shaft supports back into housing. Push bumper

back onto housing (Fig. 5B).

8. Place metal base plate onto housing and reinsert three screws.

CAUTION

Moving parts--disconnect from vacuum system before servicing unit.

FIG. 6

If any of these problems occur:

1. Turbine runs slow

2. Brush makes knocking noise

Then, follow these steps:

1. Check bottom plate

2. Check belt and tension

3. Check beater brush

4. Check all intake areas for

obstructions and brush rotation

direction

Pg. 3-4

Pg. 4-5

Pg. 3

TROUBLESHOOTING TURBINE POWERHEADS

If problem persists, check central vacuum cleaner system:

Non-Bag Model

1. Check dirt receptacle

2. Check guard screen

3. Check all lter screens

4. Check hoses for air leaks or

obstructions

Bag Model

1. Check paper bag

2. Check cloth bag

3. Check air lters

4. Check hoses for air leaks or

obstructions

3. Brush bounces in use

4. Brush is hard to push

SFH-230B

Low Voltage Swivel Hose*

• Crush-proof hose

• Light and Flexible

• 360° swivel--reduces cleaning

eort and strain on wrist. The

swivel also extends hose life.

W-419H

Telescopic Ratchet Wand

• Friction-t design

• From 22” to 39” extension length

• Nylon collar ensures a smoother edge

and better t.

Telescopic Wand Operating Instructions

To extend wand: Push the black button in the direction of the arrow

and hold in place. This releases the ratchet and allows the inner wand to be

extended. The wand can be locked into the desired length by releasing the

button at any of the notches. To retract the wand, hold down on the black

button and push the wand back into the outer wand.

To attach hose for use: Lift valve door and insert cu into hole.

To operate: Slide switch on top of handle to ON position, then switch OFF

when nished.

*Must be used with standard pin-jack valves.

Attaching tools or hose handle to the wand:The straight,

outer wand is designed to t into your hose handle. Turn the

wand 1/4 turn in any direction to ensure a good t. The

notched inner wand is designed to t into your cleaning

tools. Once again, a 1/4 turn ensures a good t.

To remove the wand, give a 1/4 turn in the

opposite direction and pull the cleaning tool or

handle from the wand.

May need lubrication with wheel bearing grease.

Do not use any other type of lubricant.

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