Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual for TW Compact; Version 1.0
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OPERATING PROCEDURES
GENERAL INFORMATION
TO OPERATE AS AN EXTRACTOR
1. Position the extractor where you are going
to start cleaning.
2. Turn ON switches in the following order.
A. Brush Switch
B. Vacuum Switch
C. Solution Switch
3. When the brush is switches ON, the
extractor operates in the forward direction.
To operate backwards, squeeze lever (D)
on right side of handle to reverse brush
action.
4. Clean slowly and evenly in the forward
and backward direction.
5. Turn OFF pump switch approximately 12
inches before completing each pass. This
allows dispensed solution to be
recovered.
6. Each pass should overlap the previous
pass by 2 ½ “ to 5”. After operating the
extractor for a while, some streaking may
occur. (See Troubleshooting Guide).
7. This extractor WILL NOT shut off
automatically when recovery tank is full. It
is important to visually inspect the tank so
it DOES NOT over fill or water may get
into the motor.
8. Work from light areas to shade areas, i.e.
from windows towards the door.
9. Work away from the cleaned surface
towards the unclean surface.
BRUSH PRESSURE
Whenever you finish cleaning or stop using the
extractor temporarily, the brush pressure should be
relieved.
Press the red brush
kick-stand on the
right-hand side of the
extractor down-ward
and forward.
This will increase the
service life of the
brush.
TO EMPTY RECOVERY TANK
1. Turn off the solution, brush and vacuum
switch.
2. Unhook the drain hose from rear of
extractor.
3. Position the hose over a bucket or drain,
and remove cap. Rinse tank with clean
water. Replace cap.
TO EMPTY SOLUTION TANK
Connect the PVC drain hose shipped with the
machine to the accessory disconnect and turn on
the solution switch.
This extractor is shipped assembled. It is suitable
for cleaning all piled carpeting, cemented, and
stretched and loose-laid carpets with synthetic or
woven backing.
Care should be taken when cleaning fitted carpets
with a jute backing. It may shrink and become
discolored from over saturation of liquids.
DO NOT run the pump without solution, this could damage the pump.
CAUTION
D
A B C