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Concorde HP Plus
Automatic Carpet Extractor
Model No.: Operator and Parts Manual
608349
608935 – Pac
609256 – Can. Pac
NOBLES
12875 RANSOM STREET
HOLLAND MI 49424 U.S.A.
CUSTOMER SERVICE: 1-800-365-6625
608416
FAX: 1–800–678–4240
Rev. 00 (01-00)
OUTSIDE U.S. : 1–616–786–2330
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OPERATION This manual is furnished with each new model. It provides necessary operation and machine MACHINE DATA maintenance instructions and an illustrated parts list. Read this manual completely and understand the machine before operating or servicing it. Please fill out at time of installation for future reference. This machine will provide excellent service. However, Model No.- Install. Date - / / the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if: Serial No.- The machine is o
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OPERATION 4. Before leaving or servicing machine: – Stop on level surface. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS – Turn off machine. – Pull out main circuit breaker button. This machine is intended for commercial use. It is 5. When servicing machine: designed to clean carpets in an indoor environment – Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose and is not constructed for any other use. jackets, shirts, or sleeves. All operators must read, understand and practice the – Block machine tires before jacking following safety
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OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS 21 28 24 17 17 25 11 10 4 13 15 26 2 19 9 1 3 5 6 7 8 23 12 15 14 22 18 16 13 20 27 1. Control Grips 15. Drain Hose 2. Reverse Drive Trigger 16. Floor Tool Accessory/Bleeder Hose Coupler 3. Main Power Switch 17. Solution Tank Fill Port 4. Brush Pressure Meter 18. Inline Strainer Filter 5. Pump Switch 19. Wall Roller Bumper 6. Vacuum Switch 20. Vacuum Pickup Head 7. Clean Mode/Transport Mode Drive Switch 21. Recovery Tank Dome 8. Restorative Cleaning/Interim Cleaning
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OPERATION 1. Before installing batteries pull out the main circuit breaker button to shut off power to machine. MACHINE INSTALLATION Circuit breaker panel is located at rear lower right of machine (Figure 1). FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine UNCRATING MACHINE and pull out main circuit breaker button. Carefully check carton for signs of damage. Report damages at once to carrier. Check carton contents list below. Contact your distributor for
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OPERATION 4. Connect cables to battery posts in numerical order 3. Add recommended cleaning chemical. Use proper dilution ratio instructions on bottle. as labeled (RED to POSITIVE & BLACK to NEGATIVE). Cover post with rubber boot FOR SAFETY: When using machine, follow mixing (Figure 3). and handling instructions on chemical containers. WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tank(s). BLK 4 (–) 2 ATTENTION: Use only recommended cleaning 1 ch
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OPERATION FIG. 5 FIG. 8 4. Turn speed control knob to slowest setting. 7. To stop machine, release control grips and turn off (Figure 6). machine. CLEANING WITH MACHINE 1. Lower brush lift lever and engage lock block (Figure 9). FIG. 6 5. Rotate control grips completely forward and slowly turn speed control knob to desired travel speed (Figure 7). FIG. 9 2. Activate main power, pump and vacuum switches. 3. Press drive switch towards clean mode symbol (Figure 10). FIG. 7 ATTENTION: For first tim
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OPERATION 4. Select cleaning method by pressing restorative/ interim cleaning switch (Figure 11). FIG. 13 7. To operate machine in reverse, raise brush lever FIG. 11 and pull reverse drive trigger (Figure 14). Restorative Cleaning Method: The machine operates at a slower set speed to restore heavily soiled carpet areas. The restorative cleaning method must be performed on a regular basis in order for the interim cleaning method to be effective. Interim Cleaning Method: Machine operates at fa
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OPERATION 5. Before reaching end of cleaning path, turn pump switch off and continue to drive machine forward ADJUSTING BRUSH HEIGHT to extract solution. 1. Turn all switches off. 6. Drain recovery tank when recovered water reaches “FULL LINE” label, located on standpipe FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing in recovery tank (See DRAINING TANKS). machine, stop on level surface, turn off machine and pull out main circuit breaker button. 7. Observe gallon marker for remaining cleaning solution.
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OPERATION 9. Place floor tool so bottom of stainless shoes are parallel to floor. Squeeze trigger and apply ACCESSORY TOOL SETUP AND downward pressure on floor tool head and slowly OPERATION (OPTION) pull tool backwards using both hands. Release trigger 152 mm (6 in) from end of stroke (Figure 20). Machine is equipped with accessory tool hookups. The floor tool accessory enables you to reach areas that machine is unable to, such as alcoves and corners. NOTE: Vacuum area before cleaning. 1. Turn
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OPERATION BATTERY CHARGING The following charging instructions are intended for chargers supplied with machine. Use a battery charger with the following specifications to prevent battery damage. CHARGER SPECIFICATIONS: OUTPUT VOLTAGE – 36 VOLTS FIG. 21 OUTPUT CURRENT – 25 AMPS 4. Remove recovery tank dome and use a hose to AUTOMATIC SHUT–OFF CIRCUIT rinse out recovery tank. Be careful not to spray water into standpipe screen. FOR LEAD ACID DEEP CYCLE BATTERY CHARGING 5. Replace drain ho
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OPERATION 4. Check water level (A) in each battery cell. Do not NOTE: The machine will become inoperable once charge batteries unless water is slightly covering charger is connected. battery plates (B). If needed, add just enough distilled water to slightly cover plates. DO NOT WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas. overfill. Batteries can overflow during charging due Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and to expansion. Replace cell caps before charging open flame away. Keep battery compar
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OPERATION HOUR METER WEEKLY MAINTENANCE (Every 20 Hours of Use) The machine is equipped with an hour meter located on the control console. Use hour meter to determine 1. Remove and rinse inline strainer filter located recommended maintenance procedures and to record under machine at rear (See SOLUTION FILTER MAINTENANCE). service history (Figure 28). 2. Check fluid level in battery cells (See BATTERY MAINTENANCE). 3. Clean battery tops to prevent corrosion. 4. Check for loose or corroded battery
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OPERATION 2. Loosen 4 motor mount bolts, do not remove bolts (Figure 30). BATTERY MAINTENANCE Tension Bolt WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep battery compartment open when charging. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, wear protective gloves when handling batteries or battery cables. Avoid contact with battery acid. (4) Motor 1. Always follow proper charging instructions (See Mount Bolts BATTERY CHARGING). 2. Keep battery to
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OPERATION 5. To tighten or replace belt, loosen 4 brush motor mount bolts. If worn, replace belt (Figure 31). 6. To tighten belt, pull back on motor until belt becomes tight, retighten mounting bolts. 7. Replace brush guard and reset main circuit breaker button. PLUMBING SYSTEM MAINTENANCE FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine, stop on level surface and turn off machine. FIG. 32 Each month or every 80 hours of operation flush out 3. Remove screens from bowl and clean. plumbing system
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OPERATION SPRAY BAR AND SPRAY TIP MAINTENANCE TRANSPORTING MACHINE The spray bar can easily be removed and replaced with a spare spray bar when spray tips require When transporting machine by use of trailer or truck, maintenance. be certain to follow tie–down procedures below: TO REPLACE SPRAY BAR: FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces. 1. Turn main power switch off. 1. Raise brush. 2. From operator’s right side of machine, locate spray bar under machine. 2. L
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OPERATION TROUBLE SHOOTING PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Machine does not operate. Main circuit breaker button pulled out. Push in main circuit breaker button. Faulty main circuit breaker. Contact Service Center. Faulty main power switch. Contact Service Center. Charger connected to machine. Unplug charger from machine after com- plete charge cycle. Faulty master solenoid. Contact Service Center. Loose battery connection. Check battery connections. Loose connections at solenoid panel. Contact Service C
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OPERATION TROUBLE SHOOTING –continued PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Drive motor does not run. Drive motor circuit breaker is tripped. Reset drive circuit breaker. Loose drive chain. Adjust or call for service. Faulty wiring or drive switch. Contact Service Center. Faulty motor. Contact Service Center. Main circuit breaker has tripped or is Determine cause and reset breaker. pulled out. Faulty speed control circuit board or Contact Service Center. connection. Faulty solenoid. Contact Service Center. Wor
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OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS MODEL CONCORDE HP PLUS LENGTH 1370 mm (54 in) WIDTH 710 mm (28 in) HEIGHT 1190 mm (47 in) WEIGHT – WITH BATTERIES 306Kg (675 lbs) BATTERIES 3–12V Deep Cycle Lead Acid, 215Amp hours RUN TIME AT FULL CHARGE 3.5 Hours SOLUTION TANK CAPACITY 121L (32 Gal) 2 INTERIM CLEANING RATE 1115 m (12,000 sq. ft.) per hour 2 RESTORATIVE CLEANING RATE 557 m (6,000 sq. ft.) per hour TRANSPORT MODE SPEED VARIABLE CLEANING PATH WIDTH 610 mm (24 in) DRIVE MOTOR .75 h.p., 0–1200 rpm, 36V, 17
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PARTS LIST UPPER HOUSING GROUP 5 4 8 3 12 11 6 13 10 6a 2 9 14 7 1 4 15 21 16 15 17 29 31 20 19 19 28 18 26 21 27 24 22 32 30 24 31 24 30 23 26 33 24 24 25 30 24 25 Concorde HP Plus (09–98) 20
