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POWER
BRUSH
ESCORT
115V
(OBS)
INSPECTION
Carefuii un ack and inspect your
ex
-
tractor
kr
slippin damage. Each unit
is operated and tforoughiy inspected
beforeship ing and any damage isthe
responsibil&
01
the carrier who should
be notifiedimmediately.
ELECTRICAL
This extractor
o
erates on a standard
15
amp,
115
VOIPACcircult: Voltages
below
105
volts
or
above
126
volts could
causeseriousdamagetomotors.
‘230
volt
50
hz modelavailable.
WARNING:
Make sure you are using
the correct voltage as speclfied on
nameplate before connecting machine
power cordtooutlet.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
To protect the operator from electric
shock, this machine must be grounded
while in use. The machine is equipped
with an approved threeconductorpower
cord and three
-
prong grounding type
plugto fit the propergrounding
t
e
re
-
ceptacle. The vacuum power corJgas a
plug as shown in Fi
.
A.
if a receptacle
connected to the efectricai ground as
shown in Fi
A
is not available use an
adapteras88own InFig.
C.
The
ada ter
must be connected to an eiectrrcai
ground in the electrical outlet, using
metalscrew shown inFig.
B.
wARN/NG:
To avoid electric shock,
use indoorsonly.
EXTENSION CORDS
if
an extension cord is used, the wire
size must be at least one
size
iar er
than the ower cord on the machfne
and must
ge
limitedto
50
feet in length.
The ESCORT Is equipped with a
50
ft.
14/3
power cord.
EQUIPMENTSETUP
NOTE:
Attachstrain reiieflcordretainer
topower cord.
1.
Make loop in
power cord a
proximately
14’;
rom twist lock
receptacleend.
2
Slide cord loop
through slot in
retainer andover
retainerarm. Pull
slack cord back
through slot
to
secure.
3.
Plug power cable from machine into
properly groundedwail outlet.
4.
Usinga clean container,
fill
solution
tank with hot water. The maximum
capaclty
of
the ESCORT is
7
gallons.
Mix in a nonfoamlng cleaning con
-
centrate for use in hot water extrac
-
tion machines at the proportions
noted on the container for various
carpetsoilconditions.
NOTE:
When using a powder cleaner,
premix with hot water in clean con-
talner beforeadding to solutiontank.
OPERATING THE ESCORT
NOTE:
Vacuum the car et and make
sure
it is cleared of su&e debris be
-
fore startingthecleaningprocess.
NOTE:
Pump
Prlmfng:
If the machine
has been in storage or the pump runs
dry
-
air entrapment within the solution
linecan occur. This is alleviated b de
-
pressing the tip of the auxiliary nrppie
momentarilywhile the pump is running.
Depress
plungerwith pump running.
I
Holduntil pressurebegins.
1
1.
Dispensesolution using either
the
continuousflow sw%ch
for
layopen
areas
or
the
intermlttent 8w toh for
amaiier
mom
confined
emas
ObSninR
if mac ine is equipped with ower
brush Switch on
power
brusR,
de
press pedal to
Loww
brush head
8s-
sembly. Waikin backwardsmovethe
machine
over
tiearea to
k
cleaned.
Turn solution
off
about
8
inchw
be
fore the end
of
each
paw
to Insure
ail solution isremoved from the car
-
pet. When through oieanlng depress
edai to
Re-
brushhead arrembly.
!i
witch
off
vac andbruehewitches.
WARNING:
Do
not leave power
brush running when machine is not
incleaning mode. Damage to carpet
couldoccur.
2.
As you work, check to
see
if there is
a foam buiidu in the recovery tank.
if there is a &am buildup, turn the
machine
off
and
add
the recommended
amount of a defoaming solution to
therecovery tank.
NOTE:
Never put defoamer in the
solutiontank.
WARNING:
An overflow of foam
into the vacuum intake can damage
the vac motor. Always
be
aware of
the waste water levelin the recovery
tank. When the tank is about three-
quartersfull, turn
off
the machine,
re
-
move drain hose from keeper and
empty dirty water intobucket
or
floor
drain.
3.
When machine runs out
of
cieanln
solution
,
turn off the machine an!
refillthesolutiontank. Turn machine
on andcontinuecleaningprocess.
OPERATING THE ESCORT
WITH
ACCESSORY
TOOLS
The ESCORT can easii
be
adapted for
use with Windsor hanJtools and floor
tools.
ACCESSORY
TOOL
CARPET
SPRAY
NOTE:
Turn machine off before con
-
nectingany accessory tools.
1.
Turn solution controlvalve from “car-
g.1 spray” to accessory tool.
(See
2
Remove recovery hose from dome
and insert vacuum
hose
for accessory
toolinitsplace.
3.
Attachsolution hose from acco
tooltosolutionoutlet nippleon bax
panelof machine.
4.
Make sure that sufficient amount of
cleaning solution is in solution tank
and that the dome is in place and
ready for operation.
6.
Turn on vacuum and continuous
pump switches.
iagram
3.)
CAUTION:
Do
not switch on
power
brush when using
ESCORT
with
~80ry
tools.
NOTE:
Make sure the soiutloncontrol
valve is returned to the “car et
mrav”
wsition
before
usino
dFtT
for &r+t cleaning.
-
WARNING:
Before making any ad
-
justments
or
repairs to the machine
disconnect the
power
cord
from
ekctrka/
source.
1.
Emp unusedcieanllrgsolution from
soiutlbntank.
2
inspect and clean filter screen in
solutiontank.
3.
Flush pumping system with
1
to
2
gallons
of
clean hotwater.
4.
Empty and clean recovery tank with
cleanwater.
6.
Checkspray
pattern. jets daily for full
6.
Check for and remove any debris or
lint buildupfromvac shoe.
7.
On power brueh models
remove
lint
and dirt build
-
up from brush and
housing.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
1.
Twice a month flush a white vinegar
soiution one quart vinegar to one
paiionof hotwater) or an anti-brown-
ng solution mixed as directed)
through the E$CORT. This will help
revent buildup of alkaline residue
P
nsystem.
2
if spray jete becomeclogged, remove
the spray tips, wash them throughiy
invinegar andblowdry.
NOTE
Do
not use pins,wires, etc. to
clean jets as this
will
destroy spray
pattern.
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