Clarke Alto Extractor Tools, 12"" Floor Tool, 4"" Hand Tool, 12"" Wand Operator's Manual

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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 ALTO
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 you
cannot read English, have this manual 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.

Extractor

Tools

For new books write to: ALTO U.S. Inc., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.

Form No. 79042A 5/01 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Printed in the U.S.A.

CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK

Operator Safety Instructions.............................................................................................. 3

Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 4

How to Operate the 4" Floor Tool....................................................................................... 4

How to Operate the 8" and 12" Floor Tool.......................................................................... 5

How to Clean the Carpet .................................................................................................... 6

Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 7

4" Plastic Hand Tool Assembly Drawing and Parts List .................................................... 8

4" Metal Hand Tool Assembly Drawing & Parts List.......................................................... 9

8" Plastic Wand Assembly Drawing & Parts List............................................................... 10

12" Metal Wand Assembly Drawing & Parts List ............................................................... 11

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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA

For the safe operation of these tools, read and understand all warnings and cautions.

DANGER means: Severe bodily injury or death can occur to you or other personnel if

the DANGER statements found on your machine or in your Owner's
Manual are ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all

DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your

machine.

WARNING means : Injury can occur to you or to other personnel if the WARNING

statements found on your machine or in your Owner's Manual are
ignored or are not adhered to. Read and observe all WARNING

statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.

CAUTION means: Damage can occur to the machine or to other property if the

CAUTION statements found on your machine or in your Owner's

Manual are ignored or not adhered to. Read and observe all

CAUTION statements found in your Owner's Manual and on
your machine.

DANGER: Tools can cause an explosion when operated near flammable materials and vapors. Do not

use these tools with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners, or other flammable materials.

WARNING: You must have training in the operation of these tools before using them. READ THE

INSTRUCTION BOOK FIRST.

WARNING: Do not use this tool as a step or furniture.

WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only.
WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. Keep the adjustments according to specifications.
WARNING: Make sure that all the labels, decals, warnings, cautions and instructions are fastened to the

tool. Replace them when necessary by ordering them from Clarke Technology.

WARNING: Do not use water that is hotter than 140°F.

NOTICE: For safety, READ and OBEY the INSTRUCTIONS given in the Owner's Manual for the extractor

that is used with these tools.

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INTRODUCTION

The extractor tools are tools for cleaning the carpet. When
used with an extractor, the tools apply cleaning solution
to the carpet, and removes dirty solution and soil from the
carpet.

• Use the 4" metal and 4" plastic hand tools to clean

stairs and small areas of carpet. These tools clean a
path 3½ inches wide.

• Use the 8" plastic wand and 12" metal wand to clean

edges of a room and larger areas of carpet. The 8" wand
cleans a path 8 inches wide. The 12" wand cleans a path
12 inches wide.

• The extractor has controls to start the pump for the

solution and the motor for the vacuum. The floor tool
has a control to release the solution.

How To Operate The 4" Hand Tools

NOTE: Instructions for preparation and opera-

tion of your extractor are given with the
extractor.

CAUTION: Clarke Technology will not be held

liable for damage to the carpet, or poor
results because of operator's lack of
training.

To operate the 4" hand tools, follow this procedure:

1. Connect the vacuum hose to the hose connector on
the extractor and to the end of the vacuum tube on
the floor tool.

2. Connect the solution hose to the extractor and the
floor tool. To fasten the quick-disconnect, slide the
knurled collar on the female coupling away from the
opening. Push the male coupling into the female
coupling.

3. The switch that activates the motor for the pump is
on the extractor. Put the switch in the "ON"
position.

4. The switch that activates the motor for the vacuum
is on the extractor. Put the switch in the "ON"
position.

5. Begin at the right-hand corner of the area to be
cleaned.

6. Press the solution release lever. Pull the tool
toward you at a slow steady speed.

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How To Operate The 8" and 12" Wands

NOT E: Instructions for preparation and op-

eration of your extractor are given
with the extractor.

CAUTION: Clarke Technology will not be held

liable for damage to the carpet, or
poor results because of operator's
lack of training.

CAUTION: Do not use water that is hotter

then 140°F.

To operate the 8" and 12" wands follow this procedure:

1. Connect the vacuum hose to the hose
connector on the extractor and to the end of
the vacuum tube on the floor.

2. Connect the solution hose to the extractor and
the floor tool. To fasten the quick-disconnect
slide the knurled collar on the female coupling
away from the opening. Push the male
coupling into the female coupling.

3. The switch that activates the motor for the
pump is on the extractor. Put the switch in
the "ON" position.

4. The switch that activates the motor for the
vacuum is on the extractor. Put the switch in
the "ON" position.

5. Move the floor tool to the right-hand corner of
the carpet.

6. Hold the floor tool at an angel that gives the
best seal between the tool to increase the
seal.

7. Press down on the tool to increase the seal.

8. Press the solution release lever.

9. Move backwards and pull the tool toward you
at a rate of about 30 feet per minute. Move
slower for very dirty areas.

10. Release the solution lever approximately six
inches before you stop moving backward.

11. Lift the wand and move it to the side of the
starting point.

12. To clean the edge of a room, move the wand
along the baseboard.

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How To Clean The Carpet

WARNING: When using the tools and the extrac-

tor to clean, make sure this proce­dure is followed.

1. Do not walk on freshly cleaned carpet for at least four
hours or until the carpet is dry to the touch.

2. Do not remove aluminum or plastic pieces that have
been placed under the legs of the furniture until the
carpet is dry.

3. Do not allow children or pets to crawl or walk around
on the damp carpet.

How To Clean A Small Area Of Carpet

To clean a small area of carpet, follow this procedure:

1. Clean the carpet in sections of three feet square.

2. As you make a pass, repeat one inch of the area

already cleaned.

3. To remove more liquid from the carpet, make

passes over the area already cleaned. Do not
press the solution lever.

How To Clean A Large Area Of Carpet

To clean a large area of carpet follow this procedure:

1. Begin at the right-hand corner of the carpet.

2. Make a pass halfway along the edge of the

carpet. Pull the tool back at a steady speed.

3. Move to the edge of the carpet. Make another

pass next to your first pass.

4. As you make more passes, repeat one inch of the

area already cleaned. Make each pass four
inches different in length to prevent making a line
in the center of the carpet.

5. Make more passes until half of the carpet is

cleaned.

6. Move to the right-hand corner of the part of the

carpet not yet to be cleaned.

7. Make a pass halfway along the edge of the

carpet.

8. As you make more passes, repeat one inch of the

area already cleaned.

9. Make more passes until all of the room is cleaned.

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MAINTENANCE

After each use of the tools, do the following:

1. Use clean water from the extractor to flush the
solution system of each of the tools.

2. Disconnect the solution hose and the vacuum
hose from the machine.

3. To drain the solution system, press the pin in the
male connector for the solution hose. Press the
solution release lever.

4. Check for objects in the vacuum opening. Use a
stick to remove any objects from the vacuum
opening.

5. Check for leaks at all connections.

6. Apply a small amount of silicone lubricant to the
quick-disconnect fittings. To prevent damage to
the O-rings, do not use an oil lubricant.

7. Check the spray jets on the floor tools. If a
spray jet is not working correctly, use this
procedure to clean the jet:

a. Remove the jet from the machine

and put it in a solution of ammonia and
water.

b. Blow compressed air through the jet and

install the jet on the tool.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to the spray jet,

do not push a wire or any object
through the opening in the jet.

8. Use a dry cloth to wipe the tool.

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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY 4" Plastic Hand Tool

T ool Asm. 11/97

59231A

5

4

1

3

1

9

12

10

11

8

7

6

2

13

Ref # Part No. Description Qty.

1 55179A Plastic Head w/tube 1½" 1

2 59618A Vavle Assembly, Plastic 1
3 55181A VS Valve Hanger 1½" 2
4 85611A Screw, S.S . Pan Hd 10-32 x 1¼" 1
5 92022A Nut, S.S. Hex 10-32 1
6 54060A Tube Comp .,1/8 MPT x 3/16" Ferrule 1
7 56123A Manifold 1
8 54177A Tee Jet, Plastic Orange 1
9 56508A O-Ring, 7/16" O.D . x 5/16" I.D. 1
10 57011A Retainer Plate 1
11 962802 Screw, 8-32 x ¼" S.S. Fillister Hd. 2
12 55180A Hose Assembly, Solution 1
13 737140 Quick Connector, 1/8 FPT Male 1

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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY 4" Metal Hand Tool

T ool Asm. 11/97

59228A

6

5

4

1

10

9

3

2

11

12

7

8

Ref # Part No. Description Qty .

1 55175A Head Assembly 1
2 59618A Valve Assembly, Plastic 1
3 54060A Tube Comp., 1/8 MPT x 3/16" Ferrule 1
4 55181A VS Valve Hanger 1½ 2
5 85611A Screw, S .S . Pan Hd 10-32 x 1¼" 1
6 92022A Nut, S.S. Hex 10-32 1
7 54177A Tee Jet 1
8 56507A O-Ring, 3/8O.D . x ¼I.D . 1
9 57011A Retainer Plate 1
10 962802 Screw, 8-32 x ¼" Fillister Hd. 2
11 55180A Hose Assembly , Solution 1
12 737140 Quick Conn., 1/8 FPT Male 1

CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Extractor Tools Operator's Manual Page 9

CLARKE TECHNOLOGY 8" Plastic Wand

T ool Asm. 4/99

59230A

8

7

3

12

26

4

13

14

5

1

11

10

9

NOTE: uindicates a change has taken
place since last publication of this
manual.

Ref # Part No. Description Qty .

1 50383Au Head and Tube Assembly 1
2 59324A Upper Tube 1
3 59616A Valve Assembly, Plastic 1
4 722124 Elbow, 45° Street 1
5 30043Au Hose, Solution 38" 1
6 55177A Valve Hanger, 1¼" Cast Aluminum 2
7 85611A Screw, Pn Hd 10-32 x 1¼ S .S . 2
8 92022A Nut, S.S. Hex 10-32 2
9 30044Au Nozzle, ¼ (2 x 80°) 1
10 80082Au Washer, Plastic 1
11 80083Au Washer, Flat 9/16 SS 1
12 58901A Cable Tie, 3/16" Black 1
13 687501 Nipple, ¼ MPT x 1/8 MPT Hex 1
14 737140 Quick Connector, 1/8 FPT Male 1

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CLARKE TECHNOLOGY 12" Metal Wand

Tool Asm. 5/01

59229A

16

464
3

12

15

14

13

5

210

7

9

8

1

11

17

Ref # Part No. Description Qty.

1 59890A Wand Assembly 1
2 59615A Valve Assembly 1
3 85307a Screw, S .S. Pan Hd 10-32 x 5/8"1
4 920722 Nut, S.S. Nylock 10-32 2
5 55809a Lever Valve 1
6 85611A Screw, S .S . Pan Hd. 10-32 x 11/8"1
7 722124 Elbow, 45° Street 1
8 697501 Nipple, ¼ MPT x 1/8 MPT Hex 1
9 737140 Quick Connector, 1/8 FPT Male 1
10 54061A Tube Comp. Ferrule, ¼ MPT x ¼" 1
11 54174A Vee Jet, ¼ MPT Brass 2
12 54507A Grip, Vinyl 6" x 1½" Dia. 1
13 54933A Handle Assembly 1
14 54934A Handle Back 1
15 962139 Bolt, S.S. ¼-20 x 5/8"2
16 920208 Nut, S.S. Hex ¼-20 2
17u 30184A Strain er, Spray Je t 2

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NOTES

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ALTO® PRODUCT SUPPORT BRANCHES

U. S. A. Locations European Locations

HEAD OFFICE

AL T O U.S . Inc., St. Louis, Missouri

16253 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 200
Chesterfield, Missouri 63017-1725

PRODUCTION FACILITIES

AL T O U.S. Inc., Springdale, Arkansas

2100 Highway 265
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
[phone]

Customer Service - 1-800-253-0367
Technical Service - 1-800-356-7274

AL T O U.S . Inc., Bo wling Green, Ohio 43402

1100 Haskins

AL TO U .S. Inc., Clearwater , Florida 33765

1500 N. Belcher Road

SERVICE FACILITIES

AL T O U .S. Inc., Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072

150 Commerce Road
[phone]

PRODUCTION FACILITIES

AL T O Danmark A/S, Aalborg

Blytaekkervej 2
DK-9000 Aalborg
[phone]

AL T O Danmark A/S, Hadsund

Industrikvarteret
DK-9560 Hadsund
[phone]

SALES SUBSIDIARIES

AL T O Canada Ltd., Rexdale Ontario

24 Constellation Ct.
[phone]

ALTO Overseas Inc., Sydney (Australia)

1B/8 Resolution Drive
Caringbah NSW 2229
[phone]

AL T O Cleaning Systems Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore

No. 17 Link Road
Singapore 619034
[phone]

AL T O U .S. Inc., Elk Grov e, Illinois 60007

2280 Elmhurst Road
[phone]

AL T O U.S. Inc., Denv er , Colorado 80204

1955 West 13th A ve .
[phone]

AL T O U.S . Inc., Houston, Texas 77040

7215 North Gessner Road

SALES AND SERVICE FACILITIES

AL TO U.S. Inc., Madison Heights, Michigan 48071-0158

29815 John R.
[phone]

AL TO U .S. Inc., Marietta, Georgia 30062

1355 West Oak Common Lane
[phone]

CLARKE TECHNOLOGY

AMERICAN SANDERS TECHNOLOGY

A.L. COOK TECHNOLOGY

Customer Service Headquarters and Factory

2100 Highway 265

Springdale, Arkansas 72764

[phone]

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Technical Service

1-800-356-7274

AL TO Deutschland GmbH, F rondenberg (Germany)

Ardeyer Str . 15
D-58730 Frondenberg
[phone]

AL T O Cleaning Systems (UK) Ltd., Penrith

Gilwilly Industrial Estate
Penrith
Cumbria CA11 9BN
[phone]

AL T O France S .A. Str asbourg

B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald
F-67036 Strasbourg
Cedex 2
[phone]

AL T O Nederland B.V . Vianen

Stuartweg 4C
NL-4131 NJ Vianen
[phone]

AL T O Sverige AB, Molndal (Sweden)

Aminogatan 18
Box 4029
S-431 04 Molndal
[phone]

ALTO Norge A/S, Oslo (Norway)

Bjornerudveien 24
N-1266
[phone]

CLARKE TECHNOLOGY WARRANTY

This Clarke Technology Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in materials and
workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and
maintained in accordance with Clarke Technology's Maintenance and Operations instructions.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for use of the product. It does not cover normal
wear parts such as electrical cable, rubber parts, hoses and motor brushes.

If difficulty develops with the product, you should:
(a). Contact the nearest authorized Clarke Technology repair location or contact the Clarke Technology Service
Operations Department, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764, for the nearest authorized Clarke Tech­nology repair location. Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product under this warranty.
(b). Return the product to the nearest Clarke Technology repair location. Transportation charges to and from the
repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser.
(c). Clarke Technology will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reason­able time after receipt of the product.

Clarke Technology's liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts
and is given to purchaser in lieu of all other remedies, including INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN. THERE ARE NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF. NO WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY, SHALL BE IMPLIED. A warranty
registration card is provided with your Clarke Technology product. Return the card to assist Clarke Technology in
providing the performance you expect from your new floor machine.

ALTO U.S. INC., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.

CLARKE TECHNOLOGY reserves the right to make changes

or improvements to its machine without notice.

Always use genuine Clarke Technology Parts for repair.

2100 Highway 265

Springdale, Arkansas, 72764