Windsor Escort ECS User manual

POWER BRUSH ESCORT 115V (OBS) Page
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Models ESWEPB
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INDUSTRIES, INC., 1351 W. Stanford Ave., Enalewood, CO 80110 USA @ 303/762-1800 FAX [phone]

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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
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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.
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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.
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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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3.
4.
1. Remove (2 tank mountingboltsfrom
rearchasslspcinsl.(Refer toPhoto
3)
. Remove recovery tanklvac moto;
if spray jets continue to drip after
solution ump Is turned off, the
so -
ienoid vatewill need cleaning. (see
MAINTENANCEon SolenoidValve.) rear chassis panel. assembly.
VACUUM MOTOR
1. Remove (2) tank mountingbolts from
Periodically inspect ail electrical
cables, filters and connections on
your machine. Becausethe electrical
cablewill lie on wet carpet at times,
thecablemust bewell insulatedand
cablaconnector screws kepttight. if
the cable insulation Is broken or
frayed, repair or replace it immediately.
Don't take chanceswith an electrical
fire or shock.
PROTECT FROM FREEZING
if it becomes necessary to store the
machine intemperatures below
40*, the
pumping
s stem, valves, etc. must be
rotected Lorn freezin with a methyl
Eydrate (window waster) antifreeze
solution.
NOTE: Do not use ethylene giycoie or
cooling systemantifreeze.
1. Add window washer antifreeze tothe
solution tank. Turn on pum until
solution sprays out of jets. d'emove
unused portion of antifreeze from
tank.
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR ESCORT AND ESCORT wl
POWER BRUSH
WARNING: Remove machine power
cord from electrical source before
making any repairs or adjustments to
the machine.
TO ACCESS VAC MOTOR/
PUMP ASSEMBLY
Removesolution from bothtanks.
I. SOLUTION TANK Attachthe 4 ft. vac
hose, su plied with machine, to
dome. Swtchon vac motor and vac
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uum unused solution into recovery
tank.
2. RECOVERY TANK Remove drain
hosefrom keeper and empty solution
intobucket or floor drain.
2. Lift up recove tank to access vac
exhausehose.%isconnect hose from
vac motor, motor wire leads and re -
movetanklvac motor.
2 Remove left wheel to access valve
retainingscrews.
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3. Remove iniine solenoidvalve: Clean,
repairor replacea8 required.
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3. To inspect motor brushes, remove
brush holder assembly. Brushes
should be replaced when worn to
3/8 inchor after about 250 operating
hours. After second brush repiace-
ment the armature commutator
should be checked for pittin and
concentricity. vac motors can%,
re -
paired but such repairs should be
made
by a quaiifled motor repair shop.
NOTE: When reinstaiiina tanklvac
motor make sure the vac recovery
hose is routed
ABOVE exhaust horn
onvac motor.
SOLENOID VALVE
if the machinecontlnuesto drlp solution
from manifold after pump is switched
off check for:
(A) Alkaline build u in
solution lines (B) Lint or debris io&d
insolenoid valve.
CAUTION: When instaiilng edendd
valve make sure that solution flow
direction as indicated on valve Is
towardmanifold.
PUMPASSEMBLY
NOTE: On power bruahmachine removal
of brush hrads is required to access
pump. (See Power Head Removal)
1. Remove (2) tank mountingboltsfrom
rear chassispanel.
2 Lay machine on right side and re.
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(4) bolts holding pump mounting
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3. Disconnect pump motor wire leads.
Disconnect solution
hoses from pump
head and remove pump. Refer to
pumpdrawlng
for replacement parts.
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CAUTION: When reptactn hose -
barbs on ump head - 08 NOT
oVERn&N - asthls couldcrack
intake and discharge
~orts in DumD
-. ..
head.
VAC SHOE
1. Remove (4) bolts holdingchassls and
pum plateto tanks. (Refer to Photos
2. Remove (3) bolts hoidin vac shoe/
bracket to soiutlon tan!. Repair or
reDlaceas reaulred.
sas;
NOTE When relnstalllng a new vac
shoe, proper alignment of shoe to
floor must be made.
1. Installvac shoe and tlghten screws.
Attach chassis and pump plate as
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sembly to tank and tlghten screws.
2. Set machine upright on a flat - level
surface (a desk top works well) and
check vac shoe for level contact
on
the fiat surface.
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VAC SHOE LEVEL WITH FLOOR
3. Make adjustment at axle leveling
screws by tlghtenln
/loosening both
of the lock nuts unti?shoe Islevel.
TRANSPORT WHEELS
1. Removescrew and hubcap and slide
wheel off axle. Before reinstalling
wheel, clean axle and apply light
coating of silicone lubricant.
VAC MOTOR EXHAUST FILTER
1. Remove (4 bolts holding chassis to
tanks.
(Ref)er toPhotos 3 & 9)
2. Lay machlne on side. Pull chassis
from tanks
to expose exhaust muffler.
3. Remove hex nut from PVC muffler.
Repair or replaceas required.
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SWITCH CONTROL PANEL
1. Remove (2) screws holdlng switch
housing to handle.
(EPB housing
shown)
I SCREWS i
2. Replaceswitchesas required.
SERVICING POWER HEAD
BRUSH MOTORlRECTlFIER
1. Tilt machineback to rest on handle.
2. Remove (6 screws holdingmotor and
plate to houslng. Repair/repiace
motorrectifier as needed.
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BELT ADJUSTMENT
1. When servicingbrushmotor or brush
aseembly alwa (I check belt for proper
tension. The LItshould
be taut to
prevent it from sll pin on cogged
pulleys. To tighten Lit,pbosen motor
mountingnuts and rotate motor rear
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ward lust enouahtotlahten belt.
BRUSHlBEARlNQASSEMBLY
1. Removebelt guard.
2 Remove screw from each end of brush
shaft and remove brush assembly
from housing. Replacebrush
or bear -
rings as needed.
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POWER HEAD LIFT CABLE
I. Remove recovery tanklvac motor
assembly.
2. Tilt machlne back to rest on handle.
Remove bolt holding cable to lift
bracket and (2) power head pivot bolts.
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3. Remove guide pull bracket assembly
andremovecableTom pulley.
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4. Remove pedal and bracketassernbl
(4 screws). Replacecableas requlred:
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Reinstall pedal assembly and power
headassembly.
To adjust cabic Depress
cable
so that power head almost touches
vac shoe houslng. Raise and lower
power head with pedals to make sure
that head will “lock”
In UP posltion
when pedalIsdepressed.
POWER HEAD REMOVAL
1. Tilt machine back to rest on handle.
Remove brush motor and plate
assembly.
(See Photo15)
2 Disconnect powercord from rectifier.
Loosen strain relief and pull cord from
houslng. (See Photo16)
3. Remove cable from lift bracket and
(2) pivot bolts. (See Photo 20)
4. Disconnectsolution hose from elbow
and lay head
aside.
PUMP ASSEMBLY
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WiRlNQ DIAQRAM EPB CHASSISASSEMBLY
CONTROLPANELEND
MI#
CHASSISEND A/-”
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CHASSISEND
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CONTROL PANELEND
PUMP PARTS LIST
w CUTNO. Duonicrwn
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1 53118 Molor 115V (for 65067)
1A 53119 Molor 230V (for 65070)
2 67071
Rectifier/End Bell Asm.
3 47075 FanlShroud Asm. , -
4-5-6 47076 Kit. @se Rat8
7g-911- 47087 Kll Pum Repair (tor 65067
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- 13 i 650!0)
10 27225 Bearing Cover
14 41086 PumpHousing
15A 65071 Pump Head Asm. 115V
lfor 65067)
15B 65072 Pump Head Asm. 230V
(for 65070)
115/23OV .
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WINDSOR LIMITED WARRANTY
WINDSOR warrants to the original ur-
chaserluaar that thm prc&ct M frea &in
defects in workmanship and materials
under normal
uae and senfloe for a perlod
of me year from date of purchask WIND
SOR will at itsoption repair or re lace
wthout charge, acepi for trnnsporl'etion
costs parts that fail under normal use
and hervice when operated and main -
tained inaccordancewith the applicable
operationand instruction manuals This
warranty does not ap ly lo normalwear.
or to items whose
iik 1s dependent on
their use and care, such as cords,
switches, hoses, rubber parts, electric
motor parts,
etc
Thls limlted warranty is in lieu of all other
warranties
ex reased or im lied and
releasesWiNDgOR fromallotlerobliga
-
tions and liabilities It isappllcable only
in the U 8 A and Canada, and Isextended
only
to the on inal userlpurchaser of
this product WlhSOR is not responsible
for costs for repairs performed by per -
sons other than those specifically
authorizedbyWINDSOR This warranty
does not ap ly
to damage from frans-
portation aterattons by unauthorized
persons
inisuse or abuse of the equip -
ment u;e of noncompatiblechemicals,
or dimage
to property or loss of income
due
to malfunctionin~ofthe product.
If a dilficulty develop8 with this machine,
you should conlac1 the dealer from
whom it wmpurchased
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mn INDUSTRIES, INC., 1351 W. Stanford Ave., Englewood,CO 80110 USA 303/782-1800 FAX [phone]