Operating Instructions Boa HP Portable Unit
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1. Booster Box Service and Maintenance Instructions Warranty Fault Finder Specifications Additional Hard Surface Tools The Carpet Cleaning Process Prochem Stain Removal Listing Page 4 5 Page 6 7 Page 8 9 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Page 17 18 Precautions Although simple to operate some precautions should be observed when operating this equipment 1 Your portable cleaning unit should be serviced by an approved agent annually or every 350 hours Use the hour meter on the machine for servicing intervals Never attempt to open the machine or repair it yourself as there are high voltage electrical components internally Check extension leads regularly for faults or any damage and replace if damaged Always use 10 amp heavy duty extension leads Never operate the machine with lead coiled up Do not exceed pre set solution pressure on machine 6890kpa or 1000 psi Overloading of the pump drive motor may occur Powdered detergents must be fully dissolved before entering the machine to prevent blocking of filters and accumulation on the suction filter We highly recommend Prochem Liquid Slurry 5876 which has corrosion inhibitors and has been specifically designed to be used in our portable machines See section Recommended Chemical Use for further information Using acid based chemicals through the machine may void the warranty as they may damage the pum2. need servicing The service should be done each 350 working hours to ensure longevity and good working condition PUMP The CAT pump oil level should be checked weekly to ensure adequate oil for operation life The oil level can be seen by removing the rear wheel on the left hand side of the machine The oil should be replaced each 500 hours of working life Use Cat Pump Oil only which is available from all Prochem outlets FILTERS All filters should be removed and cleaned daily This includes the solution tank filter located at the bottom of the solution tank waste tank filter screen and the waste filter basket in the recovery tank This will protect your machine components and give longer life COUPLERS The quick connect couplers should be kept lubricated with silicon lubricant THE WAND The only servicing required on your wand if supplied is the removal of the check filters if fitted and regularly and running them under clean water To remove the check filter undo the cap which holds the jet in remove the cap and jet and pull the check filter out When replacing it make sure each jet is offset slightly so it doesn t hit the jet next to it The sprays should overlap each other If water should leak from the trigger shaft tighten the gland nut till the leak stops Some wand filters are located in the trigger as well 11 THE DUMP VALVE The Dump Valve should be kept free of debris grit and pins To service the
3. Dump Valve remove the 4 retaining bolts take apart and clean or replace the rubber seals as necessary These are available at all Prochem outlets VACUUM HOSES To ensure maximum hose life we recommend that the hoses be washed out with clean water at the end of each working day An easy way to do this is to extract the clean water from your solution tank at the end of each day SOLUTION HOSES Inspect your high pressure hoses for wear after the first 100 hours of use Inspect every 25 hours thereafter If hoses show any signs of damage or impending rupture replace the hose DOME Always ensure the Dome is removed from the machine before lifting or tilting The Dome is very Fragile and should be treated in a safe manner Make sure you use the dome latch at all times If dropped it can split and therefore require replacement Do not use abrasives to clean the dome DOME SEAL Check the Dome Seal every 25 hours for air leaks Should an air leak be detected then the Dome Seal will need to be replaced 12 CONDITIONAL WARRANTY Prochem Australia Pty Ltd warrant equipment against defects and faulty workmanship for the periods set out below Conditions do apply 1 Warrants the fibreglass body for a period of 10 years from the purchase date 2 Warrants the pumping system for a period of 5 years with the exception of machines fitted with diaphragm pumps 3 Warrants vacuum motors for a period of 1 year or 400 working hours
4. Operating Instructions Boa HP Portable Unit PROCHEM S 1 FOR A REASON Proudly Australian Made A AUSTRALIAN MADE Melbourne Brisbane Sydney Unit 3 Unit 8 12 Keith Campbell Ct 6 Palmer Pl 49 63 Victoria St Scoresby Vic 3179 Murarrie Qld 4172 Smithfield NSW 2164 03 9764 1273 07 3890 1544 02 9609 2274 DATE OF PURCHASE SERIAL NUMBER SALES REPRESENTATIVE PLACE OF PURCHASE ADDRESS PHONE NUMBER Welcome and congratulations on the purchase of your new Australian Made portable extractor Please read this manual completely before operating your unit With proper and regular maintenance your new equipment will provide many years of reliable and trouble free operation As you will find our portables are simple to operate and maintain All of the Prochem portable range has been designed with simplicity in mind however we recommend you read this manual carefully so as to familiarise yourself with the operating procedures recommended servicing and maintenance advice This operation and service manual is written specifically for your BOA HP Unit which is manufactured by PROCHEM AUSTRALIA PTY LTD 12 KEITH CAMPBELL COURT SCORESBY VICTORIA 3179 Phone 03 9764 1273 Fax 03 9764 1275 Email info prochemaustralia com Table of Contents Precautions Operating Instructions Carpet Cleaning Operating Instructions Hard Surface Cleaning Operating Instructions Auto Hose Connections
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6. and Tool Raptor Classic 15 The Carpet Cleaning Process For the best possible cleaning results use the following system Lightly Soiled Carpet 1 Prespray traffic areas with Performance Plus E214 or Ultrapac Trafficlean S711 2 Extract with Liquid Slurry S789 26mls only required in solution tank Heavily Soiled Carpets 1 Prespray entire area with Performance Plus E214 or Ultrapac Trafficlean S711 2 Extract with Liquid Slurry S7789 26mls only required in solution tank The Tile Cleaning Process 1 Mop on Tile and Grout Cleaner D456 Spraying the product may get onto door fronts and kickboards which is not recommended 2 Agitate heavily soiled areas such as in front of sinks etc with grout brush 3 Extract with Turbo Hybrid at 1000 psi For very old installations or bathrooms that do not respond to Tile and Grout Cleaner an acid may have to be used This must be used with extreme caution however as etching and side effects may occur Please speak to our friendly staff for more details Call 03 9764 1273 or 07 3890 1544 for assistance 16 Prochem Stain Removal Listing Blood Butter amp Margarine Browning cellulose Candle Wax Tomato Sauce Chewing Gum Chocolate Coffee Cough Syrup Crayons Eggs Raw Food Coloring Fruit Juice Furniture Stain Glue School Grass Gravy Greases amp Oil 17 Stain Type Recommended Products Protein amp
7. and upholstery tool e Pressure relief valves This warranty is subject to the laws and regulations of the individual States and Commonwealth territories of Australia Warranty Registration Form The original purchaser should complete all details below and retain this information for presentation when making a claim Model Serial Number Purchased From Date Original Purchaser Address 13 FAULT FINDING SYMPTOM Low no pump pressure CAUSE Pumps need to be bled Solution tank filter blocked Worn relief Valve No Water in solution tank Low Pressure on Jets Blocked jets or check filters Pump motor won t run Power surge or Over Temperature No Vacuum Dump Valve Open Dome not correctly sealed Vac intake ball stuck in up position Vacuum hose blockage Booster Inlet Open Specifications Boa HP Model Length 850mm Height 1050mm Width 570mm Weight 55kg Solution Tank Capacity 64 Litres Recovery Tank Capacity 26 Litres Pump Cat 2SFX Waste Pump Metal Impellor Type TF30 Vacuum Motors 2 x 2 Stage Lamb 1100 Watt Drive Motor Lafert Electric 1 1 14 ACTION Attach wand tool and hold trigger open to expel air Clean or replace Replace Fill solution tank Clean or replace Push Reset Button Close Valve Seal correctly Remove and clean Flush with water Close Booster Inlet Additional Hard Surface Cleaning Tools Compatible with the Boa HP Turbo Hybrid Mini Turbo Cobra H
8. n the recovery tank is nearly full the Automatic Waste Pump transfer system will automatically switch on and pump the waste out of the waste tank If for some reason the waste filter becomes blocked The ball in the recovery tank filter will rise and vacuum will be lost This ball prevents water entering the vacuum motors You will note a rise in the pitch of the vacuum motors 10 If operating the machine in manual mode turn the vacuum and pump switches off Empty the recovery tank by opening the dump valve at the front of the machine Be sure to close the dump valve before proceeding to clean again Dispose of the waste water into an approved sewerage drain or toilet and clean the waste filter 11 Optional to remove surplus water from the solution tank on completion of the job use the vacuum hose to suck any solution in the solution tank into the recovery tank This will also flush out the vacuum hose 12 Clean up your equipment on completion of each job wash the sediment from the recovery tank and clean the waste filter 13 Take a damp cloth and quickly wipe all tools and the outside of your machine Good presentation promotes good business Do not use any hard abrasives on the fibreglass body A damp cloth will suffice in cleaning the machine How to use the automatic fill hose and automatic waste hoses supplied with your new machine 1 Connect hot fill hose to the fill coupling on the front of the machine Connect the othe
9. p Enzyme Spotter Power Solvent Citrus Gel Fine Fabric Rinse Power Solvent Citrus Gel Pro Spotter Fine Fabric Rinse Power Solvent Citrus Gel Pro Spotter Pro Spotter Solvent Spotter Citrus Gel Prochem Rust Remover Power Solvent Citrus Gel Pro Spotter Fine Fabric Rinse Power Solvent or Solvent Spotter Citrus Gel Pro Spotter Fine Fabric Rinse Pet Spotter amp Deodorizer Fine Fabric Rinse Pro Spotter Zoop Enzyme Spotter Fine Fabric Rinse Pro Spotter Fine Fabric Rinse
10. p if not thoroughly flushed out 8 Never open the dump valve whilst the vacuum motors are running This may allow water to be drawn into the vacuum motors 9 Turn the heater off prior to turning the vacuum motors and the pump on as overloading of safety switches may occur 10 Do not lay the machine on its side or back during transport as oil may leak from the pump filler 11 Always clean your filters after every operation Keeping your machine clean will prolong any future service needs 12 Your Waste Tank filters MUST be checked for obstructions and cleaned after every use 13 When transporting your unit ensure to lock in the castors at the front of the machine This will help prevent movement during travel Operating Instructions Carpet Cleaning Boa HP Unit 1 Fill solution tank with clean hot water and add the recommended emulsifier Liquid Slurry S876 to the solution tank Use only as directed as this is a very concentrated product 2 Plug machine into any convenient electrical outlet 10amp fuse Ensure the dump valve at the front of the machine is closed 3 Turn heater on whilst setting up to maintain water temperature Prior to turning on the pump and vacuum motors turn the heater off You may turn back on again when machine fully operational 4 Connect the vacuum hose and solution hose to the front of the machine and to the wand 5 Turn the pump on The pump should prime automatically Set the
11. pressure to no greater than 2300 kpa or 350 psi for Carpet Cleaning 6 Turn vacuum motors on If there is no vacuum refer to the Fault Finding Section 7 Suggested method for use of the wand One backward pass with wand trigger open one pass over the same area with wand trigger closed to obtain maximum moisture recovery Or you may overlap the previous stroke with another backward stroke by 50 of the wand width 8 When the recovery tank is full The ball in the recovery tank filter will rise and vacuum will be lost This ball prevents water entering the vacuum motor You will note a rise in the pitch of the vacuum motors 9 Turn the vacuum and pump switches off Empty the recovery tank This is done by opening the dump valve at the front of the machine Be sure to close the dump valve before proceeding to clean again Dispose of the waste water into an approved sewerage drain or toilet 10 Optional to remove surplus water from the solution tank on completion of the job use the vacuum hose to suck any solution in the solution tank into the recovery tank This will also flush out the vacuum hose 11 The results achieved from your machine should leave the carpet looking uniform in colour and texture without shading The carpet pile should be damp to touch but NOT WET You should expect drying times of 1 2 hours in normal conditions 12 You may replace the furniture after completion of the job however it is recommended tha
12. r end of the hose to a hot water tap and turn on the tap 2 Connect the waste hose to the machine and place open end in an approved disposal area or toilet refer to local Government regulations Tap Sets are available which contain various fittings to fill various tap sizes and shapes Booster Box The booster box is designed to increase the vacuum and airflow on portable equipment It contains two additional vacuum motors so when connected it not only enables the operator to increase the length of hoses being used but also achieves better drying results on the carpet The booster box also can be used as a back up unit in the event of vacuum motor failure in the main machine The booster box can be adapted to suit virtually any type of carpet cleaning equipment To connect the booster box simply connect the short piece of vacuum hose supplied from the booster box to the inlet located on the top right hand side of the Boa HP Connect a Heavy Duty 10 amp extension cord to a separately fused 10 amp outlet SERVICING THE BOOSTER BOX The vacuum motors in the booster box should be serviced every 350 working hours by an approved Prochem Australia Pty Ltd service agent 10 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS We recommend that the servicing of your equipment be carried out by the Prochem Service Department or an authorised service agent VACUUM MOTORS The Vacuum motors in all machines including the booster box do
13. t Foil or plastic Protectors be placed under furniture legs and that Foam Blocks be placed under furniture without legs such as speaker boxes etc This will enable air to flow underneath and allow for quick drying Please ask for details 13 Clean up your equipment on completion of each job wash the sediment from the recovery tank take a damp cloth and quickly wipe all tools and the outside of your machine Good presentation promotes good business Do not use any hard abrasives on the fibreglass body A damp cloth will suffice in cleaning the machine Operating Instructions Hard Surface Cleaning Boa HP 1 Connect the White fill hose to the Fill coupling on the front of the machine Connect the other end of the hose to a tap and turn on the tap The solution tank will fill with clean water 3 Connect the waste hose to the machine and place open end in an approved disposal area or toilet refer to local Government regulations 4 Plug machine into two separately fused power outlets Ensure the dump valve at the front of the machine is closed oF Do Not Switch the Heater On Leave heater off 6 Connect the vacuum hose and solution hose to the front of the machine and to the Hard Surface Tool 7 Turn the pump on The pump should prime automatically Set the pressure to no greater than 6890 kpa or 1000 psi for Hard Surface Cleaning 8 Turn vacuum motors on If there is no vacuum refer to the Fault Finding Section 9 Whe
14. whichever occurs first 4 Warrants all assemblies and individual components that form part or all of the hot water extraction unit for 1 year from the date of purchase In the event of a defect being disclosed in the prescribed period Prochem Australia Pty Ltd must be notified immediately and if on examination are satisfied that the failure was due to defective material or workmanship will replace or repair the defective item CONDITIONS 1 No warranty claim shall be deemed where misuse or abused equipment has been determined 2 Approved extraction chemicals should be used in the equipment at all times for example Prochem s Liquid Slurry S876 Some chemicals can void warranty 3 This warranty does not cover any item that has been altered abused or used in any way to affect adversely the operation of equipment 4 Warranty claims do not cover labour or freight charges 5 The foregoing warranty is in lieu of and excludes all other warranties and conditions expressed or implied whether under common law statute or otherwise and every form of liability for loss or damage direct or consequential or for any accident resulting from defective material faulty workmanship or otherwise is expressly excluded Items excluded by the warranty shall be normal service items that will need to be replaced from time to time These items include e Vacuum Motor Brushes e Motor Bearings e Pump Seals and filters e Couplers e Seals wand
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