Vapor Rino 145 Owner's Manual Page 10 of 11
Important Care & Maintenance
Low Maintenance: Your Vapor Rino is made using quality materials and as such requires relatively little maintenance, however
proper maintenance and use is critical for reducing the potential for machine down time and service.
All machines, no matter the type eventually require maintenance, service and repair. For this reason it is advisable to keep your original box and
packing material.In the event that yoursystem everneeds repair this will make sendingit in to the nearest service center much easier. Repairand
maintenance are both a normal partof usingany vapor system (or any other machine) on a regular,professional bases. Remember, repair is not
disaster but rather a simplyrepairand partof anysuccessful working business cycle. Any professional that depends upon one
machine for his or her whole livingshould have a backup plan. As your business expands and becomes more successful you may want to
considerpurchasing a second Vapor Rino ora smaller unitas a backup or to boostproduction.
Use CleanPure Water: Use only Clean Filteredtap water when possible. If no filteris available you can use simple CLEAN tap water. for your
boiler refill tank. Using clean, pure water greatly reduces mineralization and extends the life and performance of your machine. You can purchase
a simple water filter for your sinkat just about anyhardware or plumbing store . Usingunfiltered or dirty tap water on ANY vaporsteam cleaner
will reduce efficiency &life expectancy. You may use clean unfiltered tap water for your injection sys tem. Do not use Distilled water, it won't work.
Do No Freeze: Never leave your machine outin freezing weather even if stored in your vehicle.If the internal components freeze you can
expect the water filled tubes inside to burst. This may cause serious damage to the machine. NEVER ALLOW TO FREEZE!
Store Indoors: Store your machine indoors in a dry room temperature place. Do not store your machine outdoors or in a high humidity
location. Do not store in a work vehicle as high temperatures and radical changes in temperature may reduce machine life.
Keep Clean: A clean machine is a happy machine! Take pride in your new Vapor Rinoand keep it clean. Wipe down often and clean accessories
after each use. This reduces the likely hoodof damage due to foreign matter getting intoswitches and other components.It also makes your
company look good! Keep it clean, keep itprofessional!
Turn Off: Always turnyour machine OFF when not in use for any extended period. Automotive Detailers and other users often turn on their
machine and leave it runningupwards of 6 to 10 hours a daywithout giving it a rest. Don't do this. This is unique to vaporsystems as they
make verylittle sound, thus giving the appearance of not takingany wear. The factis our high powered Vapor Rino produces i nternal
temperatures upwards of 330 Degrees Fahrenheit. This intense heat can take a toll on the internal components. For this reason it is advisable
to press the OFF button on yoursteamer if you are not going to use your steamer for more then 20 to40 minutes. This reduces wear time
and may reduce the frequency of service and repair. Remember,once fully heated the Vapor Rino recovers veryfast once turned back on.
Contrast this 6 to 10 hours of non stop usage with your other power tools. Most users would never consider runninga shop vacuum,an
extractor motor or other power tool for 8 hours a day no stop for months on end and notexpect to require service atsome point. Turn your
vapor sys temoff when notin use.
Drain Boiler: Always empty your boiler if you do not intend on using your machine for more than a 7 to 14 days. Long termstorage (more
than 10 days) of yoursteamer with waterin it may cause a swamp water like effect in your system. This maylead to sensor failure.
How To Drain Boiler: Simply cool down your machine completely makingsure there is ZERO pressure reading on the pressure gauge AND the
steamer's body including the bottom are cold to the touch. Let it sit overnight unplugged if you are unsure. Once depressurized and cold drain
the water from the bottom of the machine using the easy thumbscrew drain plug. Allow to drain until no more water comes out. Itis a fast
and simple process thatis stronglyrecommended. Following this simple procedure may extend the life of your system and reduce the need
for repair orservice in the long term.
Clean Your Boiler: It is advisable to de-mineralize yourboilerafter approximately 40 to 100 hours of use also depending upon if your wateris
filtered or not andhow many minerals are in your watersupply. For typical use this means cleaning
yours ystem once everyone to 6 weeks. Using Quality Filtered water (Stronglyrecommended) reduces boiler buildup.
How to Clean Your Boiler: Cleaningis easy. Simplydrain the boiler using the drain plug on the bottom of the machine (be sure unit is cold
first! ) andemptythe waterin the refill tank that sits on top of the machine. Use the same kind of solution you would use when cleaning your
coffee maker. See yourlocal grocerystore. Follow the dilution directions.If the solution you purchase is thick, dilute until it resembles the
consistency of water. You can also use a blend of 50% tap water and 50% distilled WHITE Vinegar. Put about 3 liters of this solution in the
white/clear water reservoir. Turn on the machine and let it pump the solution down into the
tank. This may take as much as 5 minutes. DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED! DO NOT HEAT THE MACHINE UP!Once the transfer is complete
(no more buzzingsound) simply turn your machine off and unplug it. Let it sit for 6 to 12 hours for maximum de-s calingand cleaning effect.
NEXT Drain the boiler: Open bottom drain plug (onlywhen unitis COLD) completely. Remember, there maybe dirtywaterin the tank so emptyitall.
Empty the refill tank located on the top of the machine and rinse it out. It might be a good idea to capture the dirty water and inspect it. Learn how often
you will need to repeat this process in the future. Fill this tank with fresh clean water. Put the drain plug backin the bottom of the machine and turn it on.
Let the boiler fill but DO NOT HEAT THE MACHINE. Once the boileris full,empty the boileragain. Gently rock the machine back and forth to help shake
out anydirty material that maybe in the boiler. Repeat this process until you get clean water out of the boiler. Once done, replace the drain plug and
go back to normal use.
