U.S. Products AGITATOR 16 - Preparing the Machine for Use; Filling the Solution Tank; Pre-Operation Carpet Preparation; Cleaning Plan Development

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A-8 - FORM NO. 56041707 - Agitator
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16 / 18 Clean & Restore
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PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE
FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK
1 Turn the Power Switch (15) to OFF (O) and then unplug the machine.
2 Remove the Solution Tank Lid (5).
3 Read the dilution instructions on the chemical container. Then calculate the proper amount of chemical to mix with your machine’s solution tank
capacity of water. 18” models: 13 gallons (49.21 liters) / 16” model: 8 gallons (30.28 liters).
4 See Figure 4. Pour the chemical into the Solution Tank (9) and fi ll the tank with hot water (maximum temperature 54°C/130°F). NOTE: Do not
overfi ll the solution tank. The maximum fi ll point is when the solution level reaches the bottom of the Lip (A) on the front of the tank opening.
Agitator™ 18 Clean & Restore: Fill the Chemical Bottle (13) on the rear of the machine. Do not pour any chemical into the solution tank.
5 Reinstall the Solution Tank Lid (5).
CAUTION! Use low-sudsing, liquid detergents designed for carpet extraction.
BEFORE USING THE AGITATOR
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Thoroughly vacuum the carpet to be cleaned before using the Agitator
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automatic extractor.
PRE-SPRAYING THE CARPET
Pre-spray spots and heavy traffi c areas before extracting. Use a hand-held bottle sprayer or a pressurized “Hudson” type sprayer. Mix the pre-spray
according to the chemical manufacturer’s directions.
PLAN FOR CLEANING
Before you begin extracting, look at the area to be cleaned and plan your work. Divide the space into sections. Overlap each pass 2 inches (5 cm).
FIGURE 4