U.S. Products AGITATOR 16 Bedienungsanleitung

Form No. 56041707 6/07 revised 12/13

This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read

this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your machine could

result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as

well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If your operator(s) cannot

read this manual, have it explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.

All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.

Instructions for use and parts list

Mode d’ emploi et liste de pièces

Instrucciones de uso y despiece

MODELS: 56266115, 56266116

English (A-2 – A-19)

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Français (C-2 – C-19)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

Introduction................................................................................... A-3

Parts and Service ........................................................................... A-3

Nameplate ...................................................................................... A-3

Uncrating the Machine.................................................................... A-3

Important Safety Instructions.......................................................... A-4

Grounding Instructions ................................................................... A-5

Know Your Machine.............................................................A-6 – A-7

Preparing the Machine for Use

Filling the Solution Tank.................................................................. A-8

Before Using................................................................................... A-8

Pre-Spraying the Carpet................................................................. A-8

Plan for Cleaning............................................................................ A-8

Operation

Operating the Machine ................................................................... A-9

Using Attachments.......................................................................... A-9

Hard Floor Kits................................................................................ A-9

After Use

After Using the Machine ............................................................... A-10

Maintenance

Maintenance Schedule................................................................. A-10

Vacuum Shoe Maintenance.......................................................... A-10

Spray Nozzle Maintenance............................................................A-11

Solution Screen Maintenance........................................................A-11

Power Cord Maintenance..............................................................A-11

Adjusting The Brush Pressure.......................................................A-11

Power Brush Maintenance ............................................................A-11

Removing the Brush......................................................................A-11

Authorized Personnel Maintenance

Solution Pump Removal............................................................... A-12

Solenoid Valve Removal (standard model) .................................. A-13

Solenoid Valve Removal (Clean & Restore™ model) .................. A-14

DEMA Injector Maintenance (Clean & Restore™ model)............. A-15

Brush Motor Removal................................................................... A-16

Brush Drive Belt Replacement ..................................................... A-17

Vacuum Motor Maintenance......................................................... A-18

Troubleshooting............................................................................ A-19

Technical Speciﬁcations ............................................................... A-19

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FORM NO. 56041707 - Agitator™16 / 18 Clean & Restore - A-3

INTRODUCTION

This manual will help you get the most from your U.S. Products®carpet extractor. Read it thoroughly before operating the machine.

This product is intended for commercial use only.

PARTS AND SERVICE

Repairs, when required, should be performed by your Authorized U.S. Products Service Center, who employs factory trained service personnel, and

maintains an inventory of U.S. Products original replacement parts and accessories.

Call the U.S. Products DEALER named below for repairs or service. Please specify the Model and Serial Number when discussing your machine.

MODIFICATIONS

Modiﬁcations and additions to the cleaning machine which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without

prior written approval from Nilﬁsk-Advance Inc. Unapproved modiﬁcations will void the machine warranty and make the customer liable for any

resulting accidents.

NAMEPLATE

The Model Number and Serial Number of your machine are shown on the Nameplate, located on the rear base of the machine. This information is

needed when ordering repair parts for the machine. Use the space below to note the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine for future

reference.

MODEL

SERIAL NUMBER

UNCRATING THE MACHINE

When the machine is delivered, carefully inspect the shipping carton and the machine for damage. If damage is evident, save the shipping carton so

that it can be inspected. Contact the U.S. Products Customer Service Department immediately to ﬁle a freight damage claim.

WARNING!

The Products sold with this Manual contain or may contain chemicals that are known to certain governments (such as the State of California, as

identiﬁed in its Proposition 65 Regulatory Warning Law) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. In certain locations (including the

State of California) purchasers of these Products that place them in service at an employment job site or a publicly accessible space are required

by regulation to make certain notices, warnings or disclosures regarding the chemicals that are or may be contained in the Products at or about

such work sites. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to know the content of, and to comply with, any laws and regulations relating to the use of these

Products in such environments. The Manufacturer disclaims any responsibility to advise purchasers of any speciﬁc requirements that may be

applicable to the use of the Products in such environments.

revised 1/12

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is only suitable for commercial use, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, shops and ofﬁces other than normal

residential housekeeping purposes.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe bodily injury or death. Read and

observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner’s Manual and on your machine.

WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury to you or to other personnel;

property damage could occur as well. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in your Owner’s

Manual and on your machine.

CAUTION: Failure to read and observe all CAUTION statements could result in damage to the machine or to other

property. Read and observe all CAUTION statements found in your Owner’s Manual and on your machine.

WARNING! To reduce the risk of ﬁre, electric shock, or injury:

1. Do not leave the appliance when it is plugged in. Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before

servicing.

2. To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain. Use and store indoors only.

3. This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental

capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.

4. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.

5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is not working as it should be, has been dropped, damaged,

left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

7. Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp

edges or corners. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

8. Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

9. Do not handle the plug, cord or appliance with wet hands.

10. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything

that may reduce air ﬂow.

11. Keep loose clothing, hair, ﬁngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

12. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes, or any health

endangering dusts.

13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

15. Do not use to pick up ﬂammable or combustible liquids such as petrol or use in areas where they may be present.

16. If foam or liquid comes out with the vacuum exhaust, switch power off immediately. Contact U.S. Products if the

problem persists.

17. Liquid ejected at the spray nozzle could be dangerous as a result of its temperature, pressure or chemical content.

18. Only use the brushes provided with the appliance or those speciﬁed in the instruction manual. The use of other

brushes may impair safety.

19. Connect to properly grounded outlet. See “Grounding Instructions”.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

revised 6/12

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120VAC GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it should electrically malfunction, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce

the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be

plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER! Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.

Check with a qualiﬁed electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is

properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it will not ﬁt the outlet,

have a proper outlet installed by a qualiﬁed electrician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure 1

below. A temporary adapter illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in

Figure 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded

outlet (Figure 1) can be installed by a qualiﬁed electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, tab, or the like extending from the adapter

must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must

be held in place by a metal screw. Grounding adapters are not approved for use in Canada.

Replace the plug if the grounding pin is damaged or broken.

The Green (or Green/Yellow) wire in the cord is the grounding wire. When replacing a plug, this wire must be attached to the

grounding pin only.

Extension cords connected to this machine should be 12 gauge, three-wire cords with three-prong plugs and outlets. DO NOT

use extension cords more than 50 feet (15 m) long.

PLEASE NOTE: FOR NORTHAMERICA ONLY

Grounding Pin

Tab for Grounding Screw

Adapter

Metal Screw

FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3

Grounded Outlet Box

Grounded Outlet

revised 12/13

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KNOW YOUR MACHINE

1 Operator’s Handle

2 Recovery Tank Lid

3 Recovery Tank

4 Automatic Float Shut-Off

5 Solution Tank Lid

6 Solution Screen

7 Vacuum Shoe

8 Release Pin for Vacuum Shoe

9 Solution Tank

10 Power Cord (Agitator 18 Clean & Restore)

11 Pigtail Cord (Full Length Cord onAgitator 16)

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KNOW YOUR MACHINE (CONTINUED)

12 Solution Drain Hose / Level Indicator

13 Chemical Bottle (Agitator 18 Clean & Restore)

14 Solution Switch (Constant / Intermittent)

15 Power & Extract /Accessory Switch

16 Variable Flow Control Knob (Agitator 18 Clean & Restore)

17 Brush Motor Circuit Breaker

18 Recovery Tank Drain Hose

19 Recovery Hose Connection

20 Brush Pressure Control Knob

21 Accessory Solution Port

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PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE

FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK

1Turn the Power Switch (15) to OFF (O) and then unplug the machine.

2 Remove the Solution Tank Lid (5).

3Read 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).

4See Figure 4. Pour the chemical into the Solution Tank (9) and ﬁll the tank with hot water (maximum temperature 54°C/130°F). NOTE: Do not

overﬁll the solution tank. The maximum ﬁll 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.

5Reinstall the Solution Tank Lid (5).

CAUTION! Use low-sudsing, liquid detergents designed for carpet extraction.

BEFORE USING THEAGITATOR™

Thoroughly vacuum the carpet to be cleaned before using the Agitator™automatic extractor.

PRE-SPRAYING THE CARPET

Pre-spray spots and heavy trafﬁc 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

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OPERATING THE MACHINE

1Follow the instructions in the Preparing the Machine for Use section of this manual.

2Push down on the Brush Pressure Control Knob (20) to release the machine from the storage position.

3Adjust the Variable Flow Control Knob (16) to high ﬂow, low ﬂow or accessory mode (Agitator™ 18 Clean & Restore only).

Low Flow: Lower solution ﬂow, recommended for frequent surface cleaning.

High Flow: Higher solution ﬂow, recommended for less frequent deep cleaning.

Accessory: No solution ﬂow from front nozzles.

4Plug the machine into a properly grounded outlet. To start the vacuum motor, solution pump and brush motor…

Turn the Power & Extract / Accessory Switch (15) to the extract On (I) position (brush symbol).

5Adjust the brush pressure. Turn the Brush Pressure Control Knob (20) counter-clockwise to decrease the brush pressure and clockwise to increase the brush

pressure. The machine should assist, but not propel itself (on carpet) when the brush is properly adjusted.

6Solution is dispensed in two ways.

• When the Solution Switch (14) is in the “constant” position, solution is dispensed continuously.

• When the Solution Switch (14) is in the “intermittent” position, solution is dispensed only while holding the switch.

7Begin cleaning by pulling the machine along in a straight line and overlap each pass by 2 inches (5 cm). Release the Solution Switch (14) if holding it in

“intermittent” position or turn it off if in “constant” position prior to turns to ensure complete extraction of solution from carpet.

8Watch the ﬂuid entering the Recovery Tank. If there is a large amount of suds in the recovery tank, add a defoamer chemical to the recovery tank.

CAUTION! Empty the recovery tank before the ﬂuid or foam enters the vacuum motor.

If there is little or no ﬂuid entering the recovery tank, check the Solution Drain Hose / Level Indicator (12), the solution tank may

be empty. Reﬁll the solution tank with water and the proper ratio of cleaning chemical. Empty the recovery tank each time the

solution tank needs to be reﬁlled.

9The recovery tank has an Automatic Float Shut-Off (4) to block the vacuum system when the recovery tank is full. You can tell when the ﬂoat closes by the

sudden change in the sound of the vacuum motor. When the ﬂoat closes, the recovery tank must be emptied. The machine can continue to dispense solution,

but will not pick up water with the ﬂoat closed.

10 When the operator wants to stop cleaning or the recovery tank is full, release or turn off the Solution Switch (14). Then turn the power switch Off (O) and unplug

the machine.

11 Push the machine to a designated waste water “DISPOSAL SITE” and empty the recovery tank. To empty, pull the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (18) from its rear

storage hanger, then remove the plug (hold the end of the hose above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled ﬂow of waste water). Reﬁll the

solution tank and continue cleaning.

USINGATTACHMENTS

To use accessory tools, disconnect the recovery hose at the Recovery Hose Connection (19). Attach the accessory’s recovery hose to the machine’s Recovery

Hose. Attach the accessory’s solution hose to the machine’s Accessory Solution Port (21). When using accessory tools place the Extract/Accessory Switch (15)

in the accessory position (wand symbol). On the Agitator™ 18 Clean & Restore model you need to also turn the Variable Flow Control Knob (16) to the accessory

position (wand symbol).

See your U.S. Products Distributor for accessories that may be used with the Agitator™.

HARD FLOOR KITS

The vacuum shoe can be removed and replaced with an optional Squeegee Tool (A) for use on hard ﬂoors. See Figure 5. The vacuum shoe can be removed by

pulling on the Release Pin (8) and sliding the Vacuum Shoe (7) off. Then disconnect the Recovery Hose (B) from the vacuum shoe and connect to the squeegee

tool. Attach the squeegee tool to the machine at the same mounting location used for the vacuum shoe, simply pull the release pin and slide the squeegee tool into

place.

See your U.S. Products Distributor for accessories that may be used with the Agitator™.FIGURE 5

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AFTER USING THE MACHINE

1Turn the Power Switch OFF (O) and unplug the Power Cord. Coil the cord around the Operator Handle (1).

2To empty the solution tank, pull the Solution Drain Hose (12) off the upper hose barb. Direct the hose to a designated waste water “DISPOSAL

SITE”. Rinse the tank with clean water. Inspect the solution hoses; replace if kinked or damaged. Inspect the Solution Screen (6).

3To empty the recovery tank, take the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (18) off its hanger. Direct the hose to a designated waste water “DISPOSAL

SITE” and remove the plug (hold the end of the hose above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled ﬂow of waste water).

Rinse the tank with clean water. Inspect the recovery and drain hoses; replace if kinked or damaged.

4Remove the brush, rinse with warm water and remove any built-up string, hair or carpet ﬁbers.

5Disconnect the Recovery Hose (19) from the Recovery Tank and ﬂush with warm water to wash any debris out of the Recovery Hose and

Vacuum Shoe.

6Wipe the machine with a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive chemicals or solvents.

7Perform any required maintenance before storage.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

MAINTENANCE ITEM Daily Weekly Monthly Yearly

Check / Clean Power Brush •

Check / Clean Tanks & Hoses •

Check / Clean Vacuum Shut-Off Float •

Clean Vacuum Shoe •

Inspect & Clean Solution Screen •

Clean Spray Nozzles •

*Check Carbon Brushes •

* Have a U.S. Products service technician check the vacuum motor carbon brushes once a year or after 300 operating hours. The brush motor

carbon brushes check every 500 hours or once a year.

IMPORTANT! Motor damage resulting from failure to service the carbon brushes is not covered under

warranty. See the Limited Warranty Statement.

8Store the machine indoors in a clean, dry place with the tank lid open. Keep from freezing.

9Place the machine in the storage position. This will prevent the brush from taking a “set”, and will increase the brush life and maintain the

performance of the brush. Tip the machine back to lift the vacuum shoe off of the ﬂoor, then push in and up on the Brush Pressure Control

Knob (20) until the knob locks into place.

VACUUM SHOE MAINTENANCE

Check the vacuum shoe daily. Remove any built-up string, hair or carpet ﬁbers. See Figure 6. The vacuum shoe can be removed by pulling on the

Release Pin (8) and sliding the Vacuum Shoe (7) off. Then disconnect the recovery hose from the shoe.

FIGURE 6

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