360i Rotary Extractor Owner`s Manual
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1. 3 Leaving carpet too wet Make sure felt vacuum seal 1s not worn or torn Turn down psi Make slower vacuum only dry pass Turn down motor speed during dry pass Check to make sure your vacuum system is working properly and the filters in your extractor are not clogged with carpet lint Make sure top plate of cleaning head black foam gasket 1s aligned properly with vacuum slots Check vacuum on your extractor for full power 17 WARRANTY Rotovac Corporation products are warranted to be free of defects im material for 1 year as noted below During this warranty period we will repair or replace at our sole option free of charge any parts shown to be defective in either material or workmanship Said parts must be returned with postage or freight pre paid Specific parts such as switches vacuum motors pumps fittings etc are also warranted for a period of 1 year from date of original purchase This warranty is for replacement of defective parts or workmanship only IT DOES NOT PROVIDE FOR REPLACEMENT OF COMPLETE UNITS DUE TO DEFECTIVE PARTS It does NOT cover normal wear items such as hoses power cords bumpers carbon brushes gaskets etc which require replacement as a result of ordinary usage Also failures caused by abuse neglect alterations or operation contrary to manufacturer s recommendations are not warranted Replacement parts are warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty period Th2. Periodically tilt the J60f back and visually inspect the spray pattern of the jets to make sure they are not clogged or aimed in the wrong direction The spray fan pattern should be aligned with the vacuum slots and should never go beyond the outer edge of the vacuum slot VALVE HANDLE ASSEMBLY RA 176 SWITCH HANDLE ASSEMBLY 5 048 lt 3 gt V 05el BALL VALVE RV 257A S 048 lt 3 gt Sm ES V 055 RV 621 lt 3 gt RV 621 lt 3 gt V 053 LOOSEN WITH 1 16TH ALLEN WRENCH RV 421 RV 452 2 RA 104 MOTOR GEARBOX ASSEMBLY FOR 115 VAC LINE POWER RA 177 MOTOR GEARBOX ASSEMBL Y FOR 230 VAC LINE POWER RP 319 a RC 55 65 24 FL OZ SOWT SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL 3601 ASSEMBLY t2 ROTOVAC 360i 115 VAC INTERCONNECT SETTINGS i HANDLE SWITCH RV 49 RV 419 2 TO 360 CONTROLLER SETTINGS RESISTUR MAX 3 MIN 9 30 HANDLE CONTROLS INSIDE VIEW CONTROL COVER INSIDE VIEW A A ACCEL 6 00 SCALE 2 1 SCALE 2 1 IR 11 00 CL 2 00 13 ROTOVAC 360i CONTROLS WIRING 230 VAC INPUT POWER gt HANDLE SWITCH e 55 RV 576 A FACTORY SET m E i HANDLE CONTROLS INSIDE VIEW CONTROL COVER INSIDE VIEW A A SCALE 2 1 SCALE 2 1 Carpet Cleaning Head RA 105A complete Carpet Cleaning Head RA 105A complet
3. Head Note Always check that the vacuum is turned off and the felt seal remains seated position on the studs when replacing the cleaning head When screwing the head back on you should feel the felt seal engage sandwich 1 4 turn before the head bottoms out This ensures a good vacuum seal Felt Vacuum Seals Check the felt vacuum seals on the vacuum head for damage or wear A good felt seal is important for maximum vacuum extraction performance excessively worn or torn felt seal will result in poor extraction The felt seal will perform better and last longer 1f treated with a non oily silicone spray We prefer Dupont Silicone Teflon spray available at Home Depot Carpet and hard floor head Felt Vacuum Seal 10 Vacuum System Maintenance To replace worn or damaged Vacuum Shoes first remove the Head from the machine see previous The the stainless steel cover plate can then be removed by removing the 6 screws holding it in place This allows access to the screws holding the vacuum shoes im place If the shoes are being changed remove the screws and reattach new shoes Tighten screws down securely Make sure that the seal retainer clips are returned to their original position When reinstalling the cover assembly make sure that the vacuum channels in the cover seal match up with the channels in the molded head The Round Glide Discs are accessible from the underside without disassembly Sprayer System Maintenance
4. ROTOVAC 2601 Rotary Extractor Owners Manual 3601 09 19 2014 1 IMPORTANT BEFORE USING YOU R 30601 PLEASE e Read Your Owner s Manual e Watch Your raining Video e Call For Important Instructions TOLL FREE U S and CANADA 1 888 768 6822 OUTSIDE NORTH AMERICA 1 425 883 6746 Hours 8 00 am to 5 00 pm Pacific Time WARNING Allowing your equipment to freeze will void your warranty Thoroughly remove as much moisture from all lines and tanks in the equipment system before storing in cold climates Equipment should never be stored where it can freeze Excess water can freeze during storage and crack the internal components of powered equipment and accessories damaging them and voiding the warranty An unheated vehicle will not protect your equipment j ADVERTENCIA Permitir que el equipo se congele anular la garant a Retire totalmente tanta humedad del interior de todas las l neas y de los tanques en el sistema del equipo antes de almacenar en climas fr os El equipo nunca debe almacenarse d nde se puede congelar Cualquier agua restante puede congelar durante el almacenamiento y puede agrietar los componentes internos del equipo y de los accesorios da andolos y anulando la garant a Un veh culo sin la calefacci n no proteger su equipamiento AVERTISSEMENT Permettre votre quipement de congeler annulera votre ga
5. e 111 7 RP 203A VACUUM DISC 21 7 6 COVER SEALASSEMBLY 311 5027 ELT SEA 88 A GLIDESHOE 0 6 E 7 i TA 23829A1 MALESHAFT LH 8 1 8 42 SMALLOOFRING 19 11 1 03 JORIG 10 hB 8 026 SPRAYJXTLS 13 6e RV 609 FLATHEADSCREW 14 13 X RP 222 GASKET RETAINER 15 3 7 8 43959 GLIDESHOESCREW 17 16 7 RV497 FLATHEAD SCREW 3601 TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 1 Motor bogging down or stopping 15 9601 has a built in torque governor that will cause the motor to bog down or stop 1f overloaded or used improperly This feature ensures long motor and gear box life because it forces the operator to use the 960 correctly and not fight or abuse the machine during operation When operated correctly the torque governor will put out plenty of power to do the job while also protecting the motor gear box from premature wear NOTE If you feel the 260 is bogging down due to too much vacuum power we recommend using our vacuum relief attachment P N RV 449 Motor running Hot 9601 drive motor is made to safely run at temperatures up to 160 F Note that metal surfaces at 120 F can be comfortably handled for only several seconds 2 Overspray from cleaning head slinging water Make sure spray jets are pointing slightly inward and your psi 1s not turned up too high Recommend 100 to 300 psi Turn down the motor speed rpm
6. esponsibility As with all equipment proper operation and maintenance plays a vital role in the performance of the 260 It is therefore extremely important that this operations manual 1s read and understood completely before operating the 2601 CALL BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME If you are using the 607 for the first time read the owners manual watch the training DVD also available on line at Rotovac com and then call Rotovac toll free before using for valuable tips and pointers at 1 888 768 6822 Office hours 8 00 a m to 5 00 p m Monday through Friday P S T Online Service Instructions Service instructions are available online www ROTOVAC com under Rotovac Manuals in the left hand column OVERVIEW gt The Rotovac JOI maneuvers in the same manner as a rotary floor buffer with a heal and toe left to right cleaning motion If you have never operated a rotary floor type machine this will take a little practice to learn how to control properly Once mastered operating the 26 is a nearly effortless self propelled side to side motion It may take a few jobs to learn how to operate the 2601 efficiently Be patient and try it on some really dirty carpets and you will soon discover that the Rotovac 2601 cleans better leaves it drier and is much more impressive to your customers than a traditional wand cleaning When presented and used properly the JOU will impress your customers and lead to a major increase of refer
7. is warranty does not cover labor or other charges in connection with replacement parts NO LOCAL SERVICE OR REPAIR CHARGES ARE ALLOWED UNLESS PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IS OBTAINED There are no other warranties expressed or implied made with respect to this equipment The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damages resulting from the use or misuse of this equipment NOTE This warranty is not transferable Rotovac Corporation 14615 NE 19st ST BLDG C REDMOND WASHINGTON 98052 Ph 425 883 6746 Fax 425 883 8953 http www Rotovac com
8. ral and repeat business CONTROL When operating the JEDI for the first time you can run it dry not hooked up to an extractor In an open carpeted area to get used to the handling characteristics Extend the telescoping handle out to near its fully extended length Adjust the handle angle to a low enough position so that your arms are extending almost straight down during operation Before turning on make sure the cleaning head 15 flat and level on the carpet and the speed control dial is turned all the way up to 10 Learn how to hover the 360 in one spot without fighting it Once you have found the center of balance and proper technique you will find the 260 15 very easy to control The J60I maneuvers left and right like a rotary floor scrubber heel and toe Lifting up slightly on the handle causes the 2601 to move to the right Letting down on the handle causes the 26 to move to the left Slightly twisting the handles clockwise moves forward counterclockwise rearward Combined handle movements allow motion in any direction The on off trigger 1s located under the left handle grip The head speed control dial 1s located at the front of the control box This allows adjustment of the head speed rpm The solution valve trigger 1s located under the right handle grip A red lever solution flow control valve allows for the adjustment of flow rate CLEANING With the solution trigger activated make cleaning passes in a slow left and righ
9. rantie Enlevez compl tement autant humidit de l int rieur de tous les lignes et r servoirs dans le syst me de l quipement avant d tre stock dans des climats froids L quipement ne devrait jamais d tre stock ou il peut congeler Toute eau restante peut congeler pendant le stockage et peut clater les composants internes de l quipement actionn et des accessoires endommageant eux et annulant la garantie Un v hicule sans le chauffage ne prot gera pas son quipement ON DHX AND 360 UNITS THE HANDLE IS INSTALLED BACKWARDS FOR SHIPPING USE THESE INSTRUCTIONS TO PREPARE UNITS FOR WORK STEP 1 LOOSEN THE 2 KNOBS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE H FRAME HANDLE STEP 2 REMOVE HANDLE FROM H FRAME AND ROTATE COUNTER CLOCKWISE HALF TURN 180 AND RE INSERT HANDLE INTO H FRAME STEPS TIGHTEN BOTH KNOBS WITH THE HANDLE AT ALMOST FULL LENGTH RAISE HANDLE UP amp OUT OF H FRAME LOOSEN p ROTATE CCW WITH Ex M HANDLE OUT FROM Histo M POSITION AS SHOWN AND REINSERT IN H FRAME 1 STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3 MACHINE AS SHIPPED TOP VIEW MACHINE READY FOR WORK 360 UNIT SHOWN DHX UNIT PROCEDURE IDENTICAL Congratulations on owning the new Rotovac 3601 Extraction System The patented rotary extraction cleaning head of the 3601 produces unparalleled cleaning results for carpet and hard surface flooring while greatly reducing operator fatigue Operator s r
10. spray a section of the floor with the proper cleaning solution and then clean with the rotary brush head When cleaning a tile floor with deep recessed grout lines you may want to use the broom stick grout brush to pre scrub the grout lines and edges before cleaning and rinsing with the 3601 brush head You can pre scrub with or without the vacuum turned on and then clean rinse and extract by activating the solution valve A vacuum only dry pass can then be made for faster drying if needed The brush head works well at 100 psi and it works even better at 800 psi when cleaning deep recessed grout lines The brush head 15 equipped with 1 0 spray jets as standard however you can customize with larger or smaller spray jets to suit your needs When the nylon brush bristles become worn out a new brush head block can be purchased and be refitted with all the other components PRECAUTIONS Be careful not allow the rotating vacuum heads to strike any stationary objects such as metal thresholds floor vent registers furniture legs etc Be extra careful when cleaning up next to where the carpet meets the hard floor as the rotating vacuum shoes could scratch and damage the hard floor Reduce the head speed to avoid hard impact when cleaning close to any object that the rotary could impact SLOW DOWN HEAD SPEED WHEN CLEANING NEAR OBJECTS THAT HEADS COULD HIT Transporting Be careful that the 9601 cleaning head does not come loose unscrew and fall off
11. t motion allowing the 26 do the work Overlap cleaning passes approximately 50 to assure thorough cleaning The more soiled the carpet the slower you should make the cleaning passes Clean an area of approximately 4 X 4 with solution on and then let off the solution valve trigger and go back over the carpet with a vacuum only dry pass to provide maximum extraction for faster drying For normal carpet cleaning spray pressure we recommend operating between 50 and 300 PSI Vil Eg uw QU e A X i P sd d d SPEED CONTROL DIAL SLOW DOWN HEAD SPEED WHEN CLEANING NEAR OBJECTS THAT HEADS COULD HIT The head rotation speed 15 adjustable from 0 to 250 RPM This allows the operator to adjust the head speed for different types of carpets When cleaning berber or commercial glue down a slower speed will sometimes give better cleaning and or drying results Experiment for best performance Examples of when you may want to use slower speed 1 Not handling properly chattering or jumping on hard glue down carpet 2 Cleaning close to an obstacle you don t want heads to impact such as where the tile floor meets the carpet floor heat registers metal thresholds furniture legs or anything else you don t want the rotary heads to impact 3 Dry pass on carpet that 1s difficult to dry such as Berber 4 Hard surface cleaning HARD SURFACE BRUSH HEAD OPERATION Recommended cleaning procedure Pre
12. while you are carrying or rolling it around Before carrying or rolling the 98Ul check that the head is screwed on tight Warnings Never allow unit to freeze Damage due to freezing water expansion will NOT be covered under warranty Keep motor and handle dry to avoid shorting out electrical components Do not use 260 in standing water such as on a flooded carpet Always use a grounded electrical outlet Keep the control box on the handle dry If the control box becomes wet do not operate call Rotovac for instructions Always wear rubber soled shoes when operating the 3601 Only trained personnel who have read this manual and understand completely the information herein should operate the 3601 Regularly inspect the cleaning heads for any nicks or burrs Grind or sandpaper away any sharp edges nicks or burrs before use Maintain tightness of all screws at all times Routine Maintenance While facing the cleaning head use the heel of your shoe to stomp down on the right side of a vacuum head so that the head unscrews clockwise from the motor If the head is stuck try a rubber mallet and a block of wood If you do not regularly remove the cleaning head it may be more difficult to remove Should initial procedure prove unsuccessful more force may be necessary Place a 7 8 wrench onto reducer bushing and rest it against the motor housing tube while repeating step 2 with more force Replacing the Cleaning
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