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®
BEXT -100, 100H,
Operator's Manual
Manual del Operador
150H, 300HV
Manuel de l'operateur
120V
Extractor's
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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this
book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine
could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur
as well. You must have training in the operation of this machin
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CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK Operator Safety Instructions .................................................................................. 5 Introduction and Machine Specifications ..................................................................6 Controls and Machine Features ...............................................................................12 How to Prepare the Machine for Operation ..............................................................14 Set-Up ...............................
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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA For the safe operation of this machine, read and understand all warnings and cautions. DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if the DANGER statements found on your machine or in your Owner's Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine. WARNING means : Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the W
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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT.) WARNING: Improper discharge of waste water may damage the environment and be illegal. The United States Environmental Protection Agency has established certain regulations regarding dis- charge of waste water. Also, city and state regulation regarding this discharge may be in effect in your area. Understand and follow the regulations in your area. Be aware of the environmental hazards of chemicals that you dispose. CAUTION: To prevent damage to the power
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CONTROLS and MACHINE FEATURES 1B 1A 1H 1C The Vacuum Motor Switches See Figure 1-A 1D The vacuum motor switches are located on the top of the machine. 1G The Switch To Activate The Pump See Figure 1-B 1F The switch to start/stop the pump motor is on the top of the machine. Press the lever on the floor tool to start the solution flow. Release the lever on the floor tool to stop the solution flow. 1E NOTE: While the BEXT-150 machine is in operation, the pump will shut-off automatically when it r
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HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERA- TION To prepare the machine for operation, follow this proce- dure: 1. Connect the vacuum hose to the hose connector on the extractor and to the end of the vacuum tube on the floor tool. See Figure 1 D, E 2. Connect the solution hose to the extractor and the floor tool. To fasten the quick disconnect fitting, slide the knurled collar on the female coupling away from the opening. Push the male coupling into the female coupling. See figure 3 A & B WARNING:
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5. If the extractor removes an excess amount of foam ® from the carpet, add a de-foamer such as Clarkare De-foamer Concentrate to the recovery tank. The amount needed will vary according to the amount of detergent already in the carpet. CAUTION: To prevent damage, use a water-based de- foamer rather than an oil-based de-foamer. CAUTION: Do not leave the extractor or other cleaning machines or tools on the carpet when not in use. Cleaning solution in the machines and tools can leak onto the c
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® BEXT -150 H Control Panel 1 LOCATOR 3 4 5 6 2 VAC 1 VAC 2 PUMP HEAT MODE Figure 6 CIRCUIT LOCATOR ( 1 ): When this light is on, it indicates that cord #2 is on a separate line from cord #1. Cord #2 supplies voltage to the heater allowing it to heat to the proper temperature range. HEAT MODE LIGHT ( 2 ): This light will only illuminate when the heater is heating and will turn off when it reaches operating temperature. VACUUM SWITCH ( 3 & 4): Each switch turns on one vac motor. turn both switch
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY AND ELECTRICAL GROUND - 120 V CAUTION: This machine will operate only on an AC frequency and on the specified Plate electrical voltage shown on the name- Screw plate. Make sure you have the cor- rect frequency and voltage before Outlet must be connecting the power cord to an out- connected to let. the electrical Ground Pin ground This machine must be connected to an electrically grounded circuit in order to protect the operator from electric shoc
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MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Area 1 See figure 8 How to Clean an Area of Carpet See Figure 8A Superficie 1. Vea la Figura 8 WARNING: Do not use water that is hotter Zone 1 Voir figure 8 than 120°F (48°C). To clean an area of carpet, follow this procedure: 1. Start the pump for the solution and the motor for the vacuum on the extractor. 2. Begin at the right-hand corner of the carpet. 3. Hold the floor tool at the angle that gives the best vacuum seal between the tool and the carpet. 4. Apply
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MAINTENANCE WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized person- nel only. Keep all fasteners tight. Use only genuine Clarke parts. WARNING: Do not operate this machine un- less it is completely assembled. NOTE: For maintenance of the floor tools read the manual given with the tools. After Each Use of the Machine 1. Remove unused cleaning solution from the solu- tion tank, by placing the end of the vacuum hose in the solution tank. Start the vacuum motor. Stop the motor when th
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MAINTENANCE (CONT) How To Prevent Damage From Freezing Tempera- tures To prevent damage from freezing temperatures follow this procedure: 1. Use the vacuum hose to remove all the solution from the clean solution tank. 2. Connect the solution hose to the extractor and a floor tool. 3. Put approximately 1 quart of antifreeze solution in the solution tank. 4. Put the switch for the pump in the "ON" position. Figure 9a 5. Put the end of the floor tool in the recovery pail. 6. Press the lever on the
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MAINTENANCE Maintenance Of The Motor This machine has a vacuum motor that uses carbon brushes. The carbon brushes in the motor must be checked every three months, or every 500 hours of operation, whichever comes first. If either of the brushes is shorter than 3/8 inch, replace both of the carbon brushes. UNEVEN SMALL How To Check The Commutator And The Carbon HOLES Brushes GOOD GOOD AB WARNING: Electrical inspections must be made GOOD HIGH MICA by a person authorized to make electrical repairs
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HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE Problem Cause Action The machine will not run. 1. The machine has no power. 1. Make sure the machine is connected to the correct frequency and voltage, and all connec- tions are tight. Make sure the plug is in the electrical outlet. 2. The power cord is damaged. 2. Contact an authorized service person to replace the cord. There is no suction. 1. The vac motor does not run. 1. Put the switch for the vacuum in the "I" position. 2. The vac motor switch is defe
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® BEXT -100, 100H, 150H, 300HV Extractor Section II Parts and Service Manual (70416A) ® ® Clarke BEXT -100, 100H 150H, 300HV Operator's Manual Page 33
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® ® Clarke BEXT -100, 120V Assembly Drawing 7/06 ® ® Page 34 Clarke BEXT -100, 100H 150H, 300HV Operator's Manual
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® ® Clarke BEXT -100, 120V Assembly Drawing Parts List 7/06 Ref # Part No. Description Qty Ref # Part No. Description Qty 1 53876A Drain Gate 1 34 80335A Lock Nut, ¼-20 8 5 2 80331A Screw, 8-32 x /8"4 39 53885A Quick Disconnect, Male ¼ PT 1 3 52636A Latch 2 40 53895A Washer, Fiber 3 4 53877A O-Ring 1 40A 54066A Bushing, Fiber 1 4A 53878A O-Ring 1 40B 80341A Washer, Flat Brass 1 4B 80332A Nut, Aluminum, ½" 1 41 52763A Louver 3", includes screws 3 5 53861A Vacuum Tank Complete 1 42 52675A
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® ® Clarke BEXT -100H, 120V Assembly Drawing 7/06 ® ® Page 36 Clarke BEXT -100, 100H 150H, 300HV Operator's Manual
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® ® Clarke BEXT -100H, 120V Assembly Drawing Parts List 7/06 Ref # Part No. Description Qty Ref # Part No. Description Qty 1 53876A Drain Gate 1 34 80335A Lock Nut, ¼-20 8 5 2 80331A Screw, 8-32 x /8"4 39 80340A Quick Disconnect, Male ¼ PT 1 3 52636A Latch 2 40 53895A Washer, Fiber 3 4 53877A O-Ring 1 40A 54066A Bushing, Fiber 1 4A 53878A O-Ring 1 40B 80341A Washer, Flat Brass 1 4B 80332A Nut, Aluminum, ½" 1 41 52763A Louver 3", includes screws 3 5 53861A Vacuum Tank Complete 1 42 52675A
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® ® Clarke BEXT -150H, 120V Assembly Drawing 11/05 ® ® Page 38 Clarke BEXT -100, 100H 150H, 300HV Operator's Manual 8 8A 86
