How to use a carpet cleaning machine

CHECK YOUR DRAIN VALVES

Make sure the waste tank and pre-filter box drains are closed.

CONNECT HIGH PRESSURE SOLUTION HOSES

Before starting the unit, connect the high pressure solution hose(s) to the solution outlet connection(s) at the front of the unit. Connect the cleaning tool(s) to the opposite end of the pressure hose(s).

HOW TO USE A TRUCKMOUNT

Before cleaning, ensure that the wand nozzles are functioning properly. Hold the wand approximately one foot above the surface to be cleaned and open the wand valve. A full even spray should emit from the cleaning nozzles. If the nozzles are not showing a full even spray pattern, adjust, clean, or replace the nozzles, if required.  Usually, chemical solution is applied during the push stroke of the wand during cleaning, and extraction is done on the pull stroke. For heavily soiled carpets, the wand may be used in a scrubbing action, with chemical solution applied in both push and pull strokes, provided that the final stroke is a pull stroke with no chemical injection.  While cleaning, keep the cleaning tool opening flat on the surface being cleaned. Keep the tool moving when the valve is open. DO NOT leave the tool flat on a surface when sitting idle with the unit running. This will cause unnecessary strain on the unit and build excessive heat in the water.  The unit will automatically shut down when the waste tank is full. This prevents water being drawn into the vacuum pump. If shut-down occurs, empty the waste tank before proceeding. If shut-down is occurring due to foam, a de-foamer must be added to the tank.

UPHOLSTERY AND STAIR TOOL CLEANING

Upholstery and stair tools have a lower flow rate and smaller orifices. Run the engine at approximately 50% of full speed. Open the Solution Temperature Control valve on the lower front panel to reduce water temperature before cleaning sensitive upholstery fabrics.

FLOOD RESTORATION/EXTRACTION

Set the throttle control to a minimum of 50% of throttle control maximum. Set the pressure regulator to 100 PSI and make certain that the Solution Pump switch is in the OFF position. Proceed into the extraction process.