Clarke D14 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. 14 g n 15 How To Change The Filler Bag ii ia reniya k ya a ka xy ht tenete ki Y nan u bk u wa 15 How To Clean The Filter Cartridge 16 How To Replace Tne Brush aa dte tette tase t ut 16 How To Change The Drive Belt 17 The Vacuum lndical Light ui ia 17 17 Brush Performance Indicator Lights u uu uu uu nika yl a ka biwana ba ki Yak nennen nennen nens 18 SECTION II Parts and Service Manual Drawing 1 Upper Canister Assembly u uU ia kawa Mekan aan aaa eene M sa dak lya kuikaa 20 Parts List 1 Upper Canister 21 Drawing 2 Brush HOUSING ASSOMDLy Ia 22 Parts List 2 Brush Housing 23 Parts List 3 Hose Wand and Handle 24 Clarke Operator s Manual D14 amp D18 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA For the safe operation of this machine read and understand all dangers warnings and cautions Look for these symbols DANGER If you do notfollow the instructions ina DANGER severe bodily injury or death can occur to the operator and or other personnel WARNING If you do not follow the instructions ina WARNING injury can occur to you or to other personnel CAUTION If you do not2. N e i 5 i q Clarke Operator s Manual D14 8 D18 22 Clarke D14 amp D18 Parts List 2 Brush Housing Assembly 7 04 Part No Description 53231A 53232A 53245A Cover Asm Brush Hsg 14 Cover Asm Brush Hsg 18 cover asm include 2 Pedal Brush Height 53242A Pivot Asm Airway incl 53236A 53244A Bracket Airway Right amp 53243A Bracket Airway Left Cotter Pin 53259A 53291A 53248A Hub Cap Axle Hub Spacer Rear Wheel Rear Wheel 53227A 53228A 53267A 53268A Brush Housing Asm 14 Brush Housing Asm 18 incl 53312A 53313A 53263A 18 Bumper 14 Bumper 18 N N N 53331A 53355A 53284A 53229A Spring Brush Height Shaft E clips M6 Guide Brush Height Shaft Rollers 53260A 53261A 53250A 53251A Brush Assembly 14 Brush Assembly 18 Bottom Plate 14 Bottom Plate 18 53263A 53354A 53350A 53286A 53282A Tension Lever Belt Screw Flathead M4 x 15 Retainer Door and Rollers Shaft Rollers 3 32 3 pH E A 53230A 53348A Cleanout Door Asm incl 53311 53278 53332A Screw M5 8 x 24 Washer M5 Screw M4 7 x 10 53285A 53325A Washer M4 Bracket Brush Motor Nuts 5 8 Motor Brush 120V incl 26 27 28 31 amp 53298A N N NS N 53249A 53326A 40732A Endcap Brush Motor Pedal
3. before cleaning or replacing brush Brush may start suddenly and cause injury Put the machine on its side Turn the knobs which secure the nozzle plate See figure 22 Lift the nozzle plate up to remove it Lift the brush assembly up to remove it Install the new brush assembly Install the nozzle plate Put the machine on its wheels A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from 16 moving parts unplug before servicing Armen ji il E ma VI UT S n Figure 21 Figure 22 Clarke Operator s Manual D14 amp D18 How To Change the Drive Belt A WARNING To prevent injury unplug machine before cleaning or replacing brush Brush may start suddenly and cause injury To change the drive belt follow this procedure 1 Put the machine on its side 2 Lift the nozzle plate up to remove it 3 Lift the brush assembly up to remove it see figure 23 4 Remove the drive belt from the brush pulley 5 Remove the drive belt from the motor shaft 6 Put one end of the new drive belt around the motor shaft 7 Putthe other end of the drive belt around the brush pulley 8 Install the brush assembly in the brush housing 9 Install the nozzle plate 10 Put the machine on its wheels A WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts unplug before servicing The Vacuum Indicator
4. 014 D18 Upright Vacuum Operator s Manual READ THIS BOOK 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 Clarke machine could resultin 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 English have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine Si Ud sus operadores no pueden leer el Ingl s se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta maquina All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator s position at the rear of the machine For new books write to Clarke 2100 Highway 265 Springdale Arkansas 72764 Form No 70720A 2 06 Clarke Printed in the USA Table of Contents liMpOrtant Safety nsltl ctlOlis Aa ee u was te L d yin kav Con rre w daka an w dan x n kada 3 Introduction amp Machine Specifications 7 N E daya 8 How To Assemble The Machine 6 9 Niente EE 12 How To Operate Th Mac il
5. and anything that may reduce airflow 14 This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a revolving brush Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts 15 Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Clarke Operator s Manual D14 amp D18 3 A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury 16 Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use To prevent burns avoid touching the belt pulley when servicing the drive belt 17 Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present 18 Unplug the machine before servicing the belt or brush The brush may start suddenly and cause injury SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Clarke Operator s Manual D14 amp D18 INTRODUCTION The D14 and D18 are upright vacuums for cleaning carpet These machines are used to remove dry material from carpet These machines are intended for commercial use MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS Power Supply 120V 60 Cycle 120V 60 Cycle 230V 50 60 Cycle 230V 50 60 Cycle 21 extends to 33 5 21 extends to 33 5 Hose 1 5 x 18 5 1 5 x 18 5 extends to 72 extends to 72 Agitator Brush Chevron Brush Pattern Chevron Brush Pattern Cleaning Width Filter Bags 6 It 2 ply disposable 6 It 2 ply disposable Weight less power cord 20 Ibs 20 5 Ibs Shipping Weight 26 Ibs 26 75 lbs
6. Foot Latch Electronics 120V 14 Electronics 120V 18 53275A 53333A 53241A 53293A 53570A Clarke Operator s Manual 014 8 D18 Pin Support Pivot Spring include with 36 Support Asm Canister Pivot includes 13 34 35 Rear Axle includes 7 Carbon Brush Nozzle Motor ao aoa a 23 Clarke D14 amp 018 Electrical Schematic 1 06 POWER CORD A BROWN 230V 230V BLUE 120V BLACK ITE 120V GREEN YELLOW 230V lt GREEN 120V MAIN SWITCH BLACK INNER CONNECTOR B INNER CONNECTOR C INNER CONNECTOR D INNER CONNECTOR E MICRO SWITCH 24 Clarke Operator s Manual D14 8 D18
7. Vacuum Dimensions 10 5 x 14 25 x 46 5 10 5 x 14 25 x 46 5 Warranty One Year One Year Clarke Operator s Manual 014 8 D18 7 GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS Preparation The following are instructions for connection to the power supply and the electrical ground This machine must be connected to the electrical ground to protect the operator from electrical shock The machine has an approved power cord with three conductors and a plug with three terminals Connect the plug to a receptacle that has three holes and is connected to the electrical ground The green or green and yellow conductor in the cord is the ground wire Never connect this wire to any terminal other than the ground pin terminal A DANGER Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in 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 machine is for use on a 110 to 120 Volt AC 60 cycle electric circuit Make sure you have the correct frequency and voltage before connecting the power cord to an outlet The machine has a plug as shown in figure A A WARNING Always use this machine with an AC three conductor electrical system connected to the electrical ground Replace any worn cut or damaged cord
8. handle release pedal is on the lower left side of the machine Press the pedal to release the handle and start the brush motor The brush motor will not run unless the ON OFF switch is in the I position The ON OFF Switch See figure 9 The ON OFF switch is on handle Put the switch in the I position to start the vacuum motor Put the switch in the O position to stop the vacuum motor Putting the switch in the off position will also shut off the brush motor The Height Adjustment See figure 8 item B The height adjustment is located on the lower right side of the machine Press the front of the pedal with your foot when vacuuming shorter carpet Press the back of the pedal with your foot when vacuuming thicker longer carpet The Wand See figure 8 item C The wand is in the holder in the back of the canister housing The wand has a telescoping feature see figure 11 The crevice tool and the upholstery tools fit the end ofthe wand The wand has a suction control sleeve see figure 10 For normal vacuuming keep suction control sleeve closed To reduce suction when cleaning drapes or furniture open suction control sleeve Figure 11 12 Figure 8 Figure 10 Clarke Operator s Manual D14 8 D18 Canister Door See figure 12 item A The canister door release is in the upper part of the canister housing Lift to open door NOTE Door will not clos
9. Align pivot airway and canister support pivot B with openings C and D in bottom of canister housing see figure 2 c Lowercanister housing completely onto brush housing until pin clicks into place and latches see figure 3 4 Install the handle assembly to the canister hous ing To install the handle assembly follow this procedure a Insert handle tube in the upper canister housing see figure 4 b Lower handle completely into canister housing until mark on handle tube is below flush see figure 5 item A This insures the handle is properly seated Figure3 c Push handle latch into lock position see figure 5 item Mark on handle tube Figure5 Figure 4 10 Clarke Operator s Manual D14 amp D18 5 Install the wand assembly in the right rear canister housing see figure 6 item A 6 Position wand handle so that handle is towards the front of the machine see figure 7 item A 7 Attach hose to wand and canister see figure 7 To attach hose properly depress lock on canister see figure 7 item 8 Snap the crevice B and upholstery C tools into the tool retainer on rear of canister housing see figure 6 Figure6 D o NM G 1 Figure 7 Clarke operator s Manual D14 amp D18 The Handle Release Pedal See figure 8 item A The
10. Light If the vacuum indicator light 1 comes on see figure 24 or the motor stops do the following 1 Put the ON OFF switch in the O position 2 2 Remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet 3 Check the vacuum hose for an obstruction If there is an obstruction in the vacuum hose remove the obstruction 4 Check the brush assembly in the lower housing If there is an obstruction in the brush assembly remove the obstruction 5 Check the filter bag Ifthe filter bag is over 1 2 full change or empty the bag 6 Check the filter cartridge If the filter is dirty change the filter Thermal Overload A thermal overload is used to protect the vacuum motor If the motor over heats the thermal overload will stop the motor If the motor stops let the motor cool before restarting the machine Check filters If the motor continues to stop consult an authorized service person Clarke Operator s Manual 014 8 D18 Figure 23 Figure 24 BRUSH PERFORMANCE INDICATOR LIGHTS The D14 and D18 upright vacuums have brush perfor mance indicator lights see figure 25 They are GREEN YELLOW and RED They work in the following manner Normal Operation The GREEN light is on when the brush drive motor is on and the brush height setting is correct for the carpet NOTE It is normal for the red or yellow light to inter mittently turn on and off as high or l
11. anister 53257A Pivot Filter Bag Asm 53347A Screw M4 x 16 53213A Adaptor Air Inlet Asm incl gaskets 53307A amp 53308A 53258A Guide Bag Collar 53212A Cover w Door Latch 50721B Bag Paper pkg 10 53272A Gasket Door 53218A Door Asm Canister incl 10 12 amp 13 53330A Spring Door Catch 53219A Latch Canister Door 53215A Cover Asm Vac Motor incl 25 amp 26 53302A Exhaust Filter 53217A Cover Exhaust Filter 53266A Cover 2 pc Vac Motor 53271A Spacer Vacuum Motor 53324A Motor Vac 120V incls 53356A 53358A Carbon Brush Same as 17 2pc Set 53270A Endcap Vac Motor 53300A Filter Cartridge 53256A Channel Airway Asm incl receptacle 53306A Sound Insulation Set 53214A Latch Canister to Brush Hsg 53274A Pin Canister to Brush Hsg 53317A Interconnect Cord 53328A Spring Air Valve 53240A Plunger Spring 53264A Retainer Air Valve 53252A Retainer Tools 53220A Crevice Tool 53221A Upholstery Tool w Brush 53262A Wand Assembly 53253A Handle Cord Hook 53254A Swivel Cord Hook 53255A Retainer Hose 53290A Clamp Asm Handle incl 53210A amp 53273A 53235A Bag Full Indicator 53225A Hose Assembly 53567A O Ring Wand pana NOTE indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual Clarke Operator s Manual 014 8 D18 Clarke D14 amp D18 Drawing 2 Brush Housing Assembly 2 04 2 YA
12. e figure 17 3 Grasp cardboard inlet on both sides of the bag see points A and B on figure 19 and slightly rotate and pull bag out 5 Install a new filter bag To install a new filter bag follow this procedure a Unfold the filter bag b Hold the bag by the cardboard inlet c Place the bottom of the cardboard inlet into the slot under the bag adaptor see figure 18 item A d Put the opening of the cardboard inlet over the bag adapter see figure 18 item B e Make sure the cardboard is pushed all the way on the bag adapter figure 19 or the door will not latch f Close the canister housing Figure 19 Clarke Operator s Manual D14 amp D18 15 How To Change The Filter Cartridge Change the filter cartridge whenever it is dirty or suction performance decreases To change the filter cartridge follow this procedure 1 Make sure the ON OFF switch is in the O position and the machine is disconnected from the power supply Open the canister door Remove the filter bag Remove the filter cartridge see figure 20 Replace filter cartridge and filter bag see figure 21 A CAUTION Check the filter cartridge while changing the paper bag Replace the filter cartridge when dirty or when the vacuum suction performance drops off even with a clean filter bag How To Replace The Brush A warning To prevent injury unplug machine 6 7
13. e without a properly mounted filter bag See page 15 for filter bag mounting instruc tions The Vacuum Indicator Light See figure 12 item B The vacuum indicator light is on the top of the canister housing The indicator light comes on when the airflow to the vacuum motor is obstructed NOTE See page 17 for intructions on how to remove an obstruction The Cord Storage Hooks See figure 13 The cord storage hooks are on the back of the canister housing The lower cord hook is also a carrying handle The lower cord hook rotates to provide a quick cord release and to ease cord removal Clarke Operator s Manual D14 amp D18 Figure 12 Figure 13 HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE A CAUTION To prevent damage to the machine do not allow large objects to be pulled into the lower housing or the attachments NOTE The machine comes with a filter bag installed in the canister housing Usethe D14 amp D18 as acarpetcleaner or as an upholstery cleaner To operate the machine as a carpet cleaner followthis procedure 1 Remove the power cord from the cord storage hooks by rotating the lower cord hook 180 see figure 14 2 Connect the electrical plug to the electrical outlet 3 Put the ON OFF switch in the I position see figure 9 4 Pressthe handle release pedal see figure 8 item A 5 Pullthe handle toward you to the best operating position 6 Movethe machine f
14. follow the instructions ina CAUTION damage can occur to the machine A WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury 1 You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it READ THE INSTRUCTION BOOK 2 Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces 3 Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing 4 Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used by or near children 5 Use only as described in this manual Use only manufacturer s recommended attachments 6 Do not use with damaged cord or plug If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to a service center 7 Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close a door on cord or pull a cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces 8 Connectto a properly grounded outlet only refer to Grounding Instructions 9 Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity 10 Turn off all controls before unplugging 11 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord 12 Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands 13 Do not put any objects into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair
15. orward and backward over the carpet To operate the machine as an upholstery cleaner follow this procedure 1 Make sure the ON OFF switch is in the O position 2 Push the handle forward until it locks in position NOTE the machine comes with a crevice tool attachment and an upholstery tool attachment Select the tool needed for the cleaning opera tion 3 Remove the wand from the canister housing 4 Connect an accessory tool to the end of the wand or directly to the hose see figures 15 and 16 NOTE Push button on wand handle to release the hose from the wand see figure 16 item A 5 Putthe ON OFF switch in the I position 6 Move the tool over the area to be cleaned 14 Clarke Operator s Manual D14 amp D18 MAINTENANCE A WARNING To prevent injury always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before doing any maintenance or repairs to the machine A WARNING Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only Use only genuine Clarke parts How To Change The Filter Bag machine uses a disposable paper filterbag Tochange the paper filter bag follow this procedure 1 Make sure the ON OFF switch in the O position and that the machine is disconnected from the power supply 2 Open the front of the canister housing To open the canister housing lift the release handle se
16. ow surfaces are encountered Brush Height Too High The YELLOW light will continue to stay on when the brush height is too high for the carpet Lower the brush height setting Brush Height Too Low or Brush Has Jammed The RED light will continue to stay on when the brush height setting is too low for the carpet Raise the brush height setting The RED light will come on if the brush is jammed If the RED light is on continuously for 10 seconds the electronic safety stop will protect the brush motor by turning it off Toresetthe brush drive motor put the operating handle in the upright position Turn the ON OFF switch to the off position Restart the machine Ifthe brush height was too low raise the brush height setting Ifthe brush was jammed unplug the vacuum and clear the brush 18 Figure 25 Clarke Operator s Manual D14 8 D18 Clarke D14 D18 Section ll Parts and Service Manual 70720A Clarke D14 amp D18 Drawing 1 Upper Canister Assembly 2 04 Clarke Operator s Manual D14 amp D18 20 Clarke D14 amp D18 Parts List 1 Upper Canister Assembly 2 06 No Description 53296A Handle Tube 53199A Handle Left 53207A Handle Right 53320A On Off Switch 53318A 53233A Receptacle Handle 53211A Canister Rear incl 4 5 6 7 28 29 30 35 36 53234A Plug C
17. s Replace any damaged plugs receptacles or connector bodies A WARNING Do not cut remove or break the ground terminal Do not try to fit a three termi nal plug into a receptacle or connector body that does not fit the plug see your Authorized Clarke Dealer to get an authorized person to make the connection A WARNING Do not move the machine over an electrical cord Always lift the cord over the machine EXTENSION CORDS Use only an approved extension cord with three conductors a plug with three terminals and a connector body with three holes This machine has a power cord with wire size 18 AWG AWG means American Wire Gauge A WARNING If you use an extension cord use an extension cord with minimum wire size 16 AWG Do not use an extension cord longer than 50 feet Do not join two extension cords Grounded Outlet Box Grounding Blade is longest of the three blades FIGURE A Clarke Operator s Manual D14 8 D18 HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE To assemble the machine follow this procedure 1 Removethe brush housing vacuum bags hose wand handle assembly canister housing and tools from the carton 2 Remove the canister housing and the brush housing from the plastic bags 3 Install the canister housing on the brush housing To install the canister housing follow this proce dure Figure 2 a Position canister housing over brush housing see figure 2 b
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