Water Claw Flash Xtractor II AC002 User manual

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FLASH XTRACTOR II
NEXT GENERATION
SUB-SURFACE FLOOD EXTRACTION
TOOL
AC002
Revised:
03.14.2019
LMANAC002

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the Flash Xtractor II. The Flash Xtractor II is designed
to give superior water removal performance when used with portable or truck mounted
extractors. Years of experience, engineering, and planning have gone into the design and
manufacturing of the Flash Xtractor II. We take a great deal of pride in the Flash Xtractor II;
our goal is no less than your complete satisfaction.
Extraction is the most efficient method of removing water in structural flooding situations.
The subsurface extractors are designed for water removal on carpet and pad, without
removing the pad. On glue down carpet installed without pad, the Flash Xtractor II is less
productive.
The superior water removal achieved using the Flash Extractor II will make your other drying
methods more affective and speed the drying process.
This manual will provide users with the knowledge to operate and maintain the Flash Xtractor
II to ensure maximum water removal.
Any questions pertaining to the operating or servicing of this unit should be directed to your
nearest Water Claw distributor.
This manual is written specifically for the Flash Xtractor II tool manufactured by:
Aramsco
4282 South 590 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84123
801-268-26 3
801-268-3856 FAX
Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a
commitment on the part of Water Claw, its parent or affiliated companies.
SPECIFICATIONS
Model AC002 Flash Xtractor II:
Base Dimensions:
Handle Height: 24.5” to 38.5”
Weight: 6.5 lbs.
Base Construction: 20% Glass Filled Polypropylene (Black)
Vacuum Elbow Construction: Polycarbonate – (Clear)
Handle Base / Foot Bracket: 20% Glass Filled Polypropylene (Black)
Handle Construction: Aluminum

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1. Place the T-Handle into the Handle Base / Foot Bracket and align the Spring
Button with the hole in the base so the button snaps into the hole.
2. Pull the lever on the Cam Lock Clamp out away from the handle tube to
loosen the clamp. Pull the handle up to adjust the handle height for
comfortable operation.
3. Push the lever on the Cam Lock Clamp down to tighten the clamp and
secure the handle at the desired height. If the clamp is too loose, the clamp
can be tension can be increased. Pull the lever out and then tighten the
Tension Nut on the Cam Lock Clamp to increase the tension level as
needed and then push the lever back down to secure the handle.
ASSEMBLING THE FLASH XTRACTOR II
HANDLE BASE / FOOT BRACKET – NM5549
CAM LOCK CLAMP
TENSION NUT
LEVER
SPRING BUTTON
NM5507

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Ex rac ion Equipmen
The Flash Xtractor II will work with portable or truck mounted extractors.
The higher air flow of truck mounted extractors will allow your Flash Xtractor II to
extract more water, faster. When using a portable extractor, if you slow down to allow
the tool to extract more water you will still get excellent results.
Ex rac ion Procedure
1. Connect the vacuum hose from your extractor to the elbow barb on the top of the
Flash Xtractor II base. A 2” cuff will fit over the barb, a 1-1/2” cuff will fit inside
the barb.
2. Turn the extractor ON.
3. If there is standing water, place the Flash Xtractor II in the center of the room to
remove the standing water down to the carpet level. When the standing water has
been removed, place the Flash Extractor in the desired starting point, usually in a
corner of the room, and stand on top of the Flash Xtractor II. After approximately
5-10 seconds, the majority of the water will be removed. Continued extraction
from 10 - 30 seconds may remove more water, however by 30 seconds any
additional extraction time produces little or no increase in removal. The exact time
between position changes can be determined by watching the flow rate of the
water being extracted and moving when the flow diminishes. When ready to
move, pull the handle back to release the vacuum as you step off of the Flash
Xtractor II and move to the next position. The movement to the next extraction
position can be to the side, forward or back. The new position should be adjacent
to but not overlapping the previous extraction position. Repeat the movement and
extraction procedure until you have covered the entire area to be extracted.
4. After you have completed your extraction pass over the entire area, disengage a
portion of the carpet in the area being extracted and test the pad to determine if
additional extraction is required. Squeeze the pad. If you can squeeze out any
water, you need to make another pass over the area with your Flash Xtractor II.
Repeat test and extract more as needed. When in doubt, extract again.
5. A standard carpet wand can be used with your extractor to remove any residual
water remaining on the carpet face fibers.
USING THE FLASH XTRACTOR II

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Ex rac ing he wa er from he carpe & pad using your Flash X rac or II is
only par of he drying process. Consul you Omni Pro Res ora ion dis ribu or
for informa ion abou raining and equipmen required for proper wa er
damage res ora ion.
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B.
SIDE TO SIDE
EXTRACTION PATTERN
A.
FRONT TO BACK
EXTRACTION PATTERN

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Your Flash Xtractor II requires very little maintenance. To keep your Flash
Xtractor II looking and working its best for the longest period of use:
•Rinse the Flash Xtractor II after use,
wipe down and let dry.
•Examine the vacuum slot and remove
debris as needed.
•Examine the Vacuum Elbow Seal and
Base Gasket. Re-seal or replace as
needed.
If an excessive amount of debris has been lodged in the slot or is caught inside,
the Flash Xtractor II can be disassembled for cleaning.
The Base Plate can be removed from the Top Plate by removing the ten screws
and the four 5/16” bolts. Reseal the Base Pla e & Top Pla e with silicone
sealant when re-assembling the Flash Xtractor II.
(See parts breakdown on Pages -9)
The Vacuum Elbow can be removed from the Top Plate by removing the six
screws. Re-seal the Vacuum Elbow & Top Pla e with silicone sealant as needed.
The Handle Base or Foot Bracket can be removed from the
Top Plate by removing the four screws. Replace the Foo
Bracke Gaske NM5523.
The handle of the Flash
Xtractor II can be
dis
connected from the base for
storage by pressing in the
spring button and pulling the
handle up away from the
Handle Base or Foot Bracket.
If worn or torn, the Foam
Handle Grips, par NM5512
can be replaced.
MAINTENANCE
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
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COMPLETE
NM5522A

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TOP PLATE
(Top View)
NM5524
VACUUM ELBOW
NM5527
SCREW #12 X 5/8” PFH SS
1664-7911
BASE BUMPER
NM5528
BASE PLATE
(Bottom View)
NM5525
SCREW 5/16
-
18 X 3.5” SBHS SS
NM5545
H
ANDLE BASE / FOOT BRACKET
NM5549

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HANDLE BASE
/ FOOT BRACKET
NM5549
SCREW
5/16
-
18 X 3.5” SBHS SS
NM5545
GASKET FOOT BRACKET
NM5523
TOP PLATE
NM5524
SC
REW 5/16
-
18 X 3.5” SBHS SS
NM5545
SPRING CAP
NM5556
SPRING VAC RELIEF
NM5555
NUT 5/16
-
18 NYLOCK SS
PAF10
NUT 5/16
-
18 NYLOCK SS
PAF10
SPRING CAP
NM5556
SPRING CAP
NM5556
SPRING CAP
NM5556
SPRING VAC RELIEF
NM5555
BASE PLATE
NM5525
BASE
BUMPER
NM5528
VACUUM ELBOW
NM5527
Silicone sealant used to seal
between elbow & top plate
SCREW #12 X 5/8” PFH SS
1664-7911
TOP
PLATE
(Bottom View)
NM5524
Silicone sealant used to seal
between top plate & base plate

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VACUUM ELBOW
NM5527
BASE PLATE
(Top View)
NM5525
Silicone sealant used to
seal between top plate
& base plate
BASE BUMPER
NM5528
TOP PLATE
(Top View)
NM5524

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Your Flash Xtractor II is designed to give you years of reliable service. If a problem should
arise use the troubleshooting section in the operation manual to diagnose and correct the
problem if possible.
If you are unable to determine the cause or solution to the problem contact your distributor
or Water Claw for assistance.
Water Claw warrants the Flash Xtractor II to be free from defects in material or workmanship
for two years from the date of purchase.
During the warranty period, Water Claw will, at its option repair or replace components which
prove to be defective. This warranty does not provide for replacement of complete units due
to defective components. Any costs for transportation or related service labor are not covered
in this warranty. Replacement parts are warranted only for the remainder of the original
warranty period.
This warranty shall not apply to defects resulting from improper operation, lack of
maintenance, unauthorized modification, chemical incompatibility, misuse, abuse or exposure
to freezing temperature conditions. It does not apply to items which require replacement as a
result of ordinary usage.
To obtain warranty service for the Flash Xtractor II, contact your distributor or Water Claw.
If the tool must be returned to Water Claw or an authorized service center, the purchaser shall
prepay shipping charges for products returned for warranty service. No returned items will be
accepted by Water Claw without prior authorization. All returns must have a return
authorization number, issued by Water Claw, clearly marked on the exterior of the package.
Water Claw makes no other warranty either expressed or implied with respect to this product.
The remedies provided herein are the purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedies. In no event
shall Water Claw be liable for any direct, indirect, special, incidental or consequential damages.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary from
jurisdiction to jurisdiction.
LIMITED WARRANT