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General Instructions for the Marathon Series Extractors
Follow these easy step by step instructions to ensure proper operating performance.
1. Fill up the fresh water solution tank with tap water that is 120-135 degrees and approved carpet
cleaning chemical if you are not pre-spraying your chemical on the carpet.
2. Attach two 12 gauge extension cords (NOT INCLUDED) (one cord for non-heated models) to each
of the pigtail cords located on the lower backside of the unit. The red pigtail powers the heater while
the black pigtail powers the vacuum motors and pump.
3. Plug each extension cord into a separate and grounded 20 amp wall socket circuits, when this is
accomplished the green indicator light will be lit (on heated models).
4. Attach the hose system to the unit and to your carpet wand.
5. Turn on the heater and the pump to the “on” position, (only pump on non-heated models) when the
heater is on the orange indicator light on the switch panel will be lit.
6. With the solution line attached to the wand and the machine, prime the pump by squeezing the
trigger on the wand releasing the water (hold wand tip over solution tank to put water back into solu-
tion tank). This will pump water into the heater and get any air out of the solution line. Let the heater
heat up this will take 3 to 5 minutes. *Prime pump on 400 p.s.i. models with prime hose (included).
7. Turn vacuum switches to the “on” position one at a time to begin cleaning.
8. Anyone designated to operate this equipment must, without fail, read and thoroughly understand all
instructions and precautions prior to use.
9. Never use equipment out of doors or in the rain.
10. Never use ammable or explosive materials in or around this equipment!!!
11. When recovery tank is full, empty by using drain hose at rear of machine. If a pail is used to
empty the recovery tank, do not use the same pail to ll the solution tank as this can result in putting
dirt and grit into the solution line that can plug lters, orices, and generally degrade the solution line
system (do not reuse solution).
12. To empty solution tank, detach the wand from the end of the vacuum hose and insert the vacuum
hose into the solution tank. Turn the vacuum switches to “on” position and transfer solution to vacuum
tank and dispose of as outlined in #11. Clean vacuum stack lter at this time.
Maintenance
To receive reliable service from this equipment, regular daily maintenance is a requirement. Fabric
cleaning, both carpet and upholstery, are very dirty environments for any equipment. The following
recommendations are offered.
1. Keep the equipment clean, both inside and out.
2. Lubricate brass quick disconnects and drain valves with a quality lubricant such as WD-40®.
3. Flush solution systems after use with clear, clean water. (A white vinegar solution may also be
used). This will counter-act hard water and alkaline deposits and aid in keeping orices clean.
4. Do not allow uid either in solution or waste tank to sit overnight. The unit should be emptied and
cleaned daily.
5. Clean the strainer in the solution tank, the lters on the vacuum stack in vacuum tank and all lint
lters in the inlet or vacuum tanks daily.
6. Do not use the same receptacle (pail) to ll solution tank that has been used to remove waste wa-
ter from vacuum tank.
7. When the unit is not in use, leave the vacuum tank lid open.
8. At the end of each day, run the vacuum for 3 minutes with lid open and lter off.
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