Minuteman EX12 Carpet Extractor - Manual (Page 6)

Parts and Instruction Manual
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Machine Set Up
Pre-Operation
1. Vacuum carpet and remove other debris.
2. Perform MACHINE SETUP procedures.
3. Inspect power cord for damage.
1. Carefully check carton for signs of damage.
Report damage at once to freight carrier.
The machine is shipped fully assembled
and is ready for use.
2. Open lid of solution tank. Fill solution tank
with water or approved cleaning agent.
WARNING: Flammable materials can
cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable
solutions or materials in tank(s).
FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow
mixing and handling instructions on chemical
containers.
ATTENTION: If using powdered cleaning
chemicals, mix prior to adding.
3. Attach solution hose. (Located front of
machine.)
NOTE: Make sure the quick
disconnects snap together firmly. As
you do this, always inspect hoses for
cracks or fraying. Do not use if hoses
are damaged.
4. Attach other end of solution hose to wand.
5. Attach vacuum hose to recovery tank.
6. Plug machine’s cord into a grounded wall outlet.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless
cord is properly grounded.
FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with
the use of an extension cord.
Set Up
7. Connect solution hose and make sure it is firmly
secured.
8. Turning machine on:
A. Turn pump switch on.
B. Pull up on wand lever to release air in the line.
Hold lever until you have a steady flow of water
coming out of the wand.
C. Once pump is primed and you have pressure
in the solution line, turn on heater switch(s) and
wait a few minutes for water to heat up.
NOTE: For best results leave pump and heater
switch on for approximately 10 minutes before
using as a pre-heat cycle.
Also, the heater may be run in either 1000W or
2000W mode by rocking the switch up and
down.
D. Once water is heated, turn on vacuum
motors and begin cleaning.