COMMODORE
11
5V
PREPARING
THE
COMMODORE
FILL SOLUTION TANK
to
the desired
tevel according
to
the marked gauge
inside the tank.
CAUTION:
If a bucket
Is
used
to
fill the tank, be sure that
it
Isclean.
CAUTION:
To avoid oossible distortion
of polyethylene solution/recovery tanks,
DO NOT
USE
WATER TEMPERATURE
THAT EXCEEDS
150°F
(65°C).
UPUID
DETERGENTS ARE
PREFERRED,
however if a powdered detergent is
used, be sure
it
is fully dissolved
BEFORE
putting
it
in the solution tank.
Do
this by dissolving it in a bucket
containing about
1
gallon of hot water
beforeemptying it intothe solution tank.
You will find a
1
cup
(8
02.)
measure
on the bottom of the solution tank lid
to
assist you in making the proper
dilution of cleaning chemical and water.
WARNING:
Do not put defoamer.
solvents, spotter or prespray chemicals
inthe solutiontank.
CHEMICALS
The internal parts
of
the pump used in
the extractor is suitable for use with
most carpet cleaning chemicals. But it
is susceptible
to
chemical attack from
some cleaning substances, such as
hydrocarbon solvents and chlorinated
Meaches. These noncompatiblematerials
are not of the type normally used for
carpet cleaning,
SUITABLE
MOMCOMPATIBLE
CHEMICALS CHEMICALS
Alkalls
Aldehydes
Clomx
II
Bleach’
Aromatlc
Hydrocarbons
Moamlng
Agents
But
Is
Detergents
Carion
Tetrachloride
Hydroxides
Clomx’
Oxygen
Bleaches
Chlorinated
Bleaches
soaps
Chlorinated
Hydrocarbons
Sta-Puf
Fabric
Softener’
1
sol.
Vinegar
dthyls
(MEK)
White
Monday
Bleach’
Phenols
*wm
rrmlr
Trlchlorethylene
PLACE RECOVERY DOME
atop recovery
tank, being sure that gasket material
is undamaged and making a good seal
with the recovery tank. Connect hose
from vac shoe
to
dome.
1.
4
ATTACH ELECTRIC CABLE
to
Twist-Lok
connection at rear of control panel
beneath operating handle.
.
Note that all switches are in
“off”
position when attaching Twist
-
Lok.
.
Attach cable strain reliever as shown
to
prevent damage
to
power cord
connections.
GROUNDINQ INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If
it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least re
-
sistance 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
plugged Into an appropriateoutlet that
is
properly Installed and grounded In
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING;
Improper con
-
nection
of
the equipment
-
groundingcon
-
ductor can result in a risk
of
electrical
shock. Check with a
qualified
electrician
or service person if you are indoubt
as
to
whether the outlet is properly
grounded.
Do
not modify the plug pro
-
vided with the appliance
-
If
it
will not
fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in
-
stalled by a qualifiedelectrician.
This machine is for use on a nominal
120
-
volt circuit, and has a grounded
plug that looks llke the plug illustrated
In Fig.
A.
A
temporary adapter that
looks like the adapter illustrated in
Figs.
B
and C may be used
to
connect
this plug
to
a 2
-
pole receptacle as
shown in Fig. B if a properly grounded
outlet is not available. The temporary
adapter would be used only until
a
properly grounded outlet (Fig.
A)
can
be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the
llke extending from the adapter must
be connected
to
a permanent ground
such as a properlygrounded outlet box
cover. Whenever the adapter Is used,
it
must
be
hew
in
place
byametal
m.
TO
BEQlW
CLEAWINQ:
FOLLOW THE SEQUENCE BELOW.
.
.
1.
Set
forward speed with control knob.
2.
Press
“drive” motor switch
to
“on”
position. Red light will glow.
3.
Press “solution” switch
to
“on”
position. Red light will glow.
4.
Release “Brush Motor Lever”
to
“on” position and adjust brush
to
correct cleaning height. The brush
setting Is correct when the bristles
swwp
the surface of the carpet.
wmona
commm
NOTE:
Starting the machine with
dry bush resting on the carpet may
trip circuit breaker.
5.
Press down on clutch lever
to
start
forward movement.
WARNING:
Do
not secure clutch lever
in “down” position. Damage
to
machinecould occur.
6.
Release vacuum lever
to
“on”
position
to
start vac
motor
and
lower
vac shoe
to
carpet.
TO
STOP
CLEANINQ
FOLLOW THE SEQUENCEBELOW
.
.
.
1.
Push solution switch
to
“off”
(2
or
3
2.
Release clutch lever.
3.
Lift brush lever
to
“off” position.
4,
Lift vacuum lever
to
“off”
position.
5.
Push drive motor switch
to
”off”
position.
WARNING:
The drive train of the
COMMODORE is
FREE WHEELING
and the machine should not
be
left
unattended or used on sloping sur
-
faces or ramps.
feet before end
of
pass.)
TO PULL THE COMMOOORE IN RE
-
VERSE,
or go forward without power
...
first raise vacuum and brush levers
to
“off”
position.
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