C-Tech Floor Machine, Cyclone Operating Instructions And Parts Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

AND PARTS MANUAL

WARNING

ATENCION

ATTENTION

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CONTENTS

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

Important Safety Information .........................................................................................................4

General Operating Techniques ......................................................................................................4

Alignment Tool, #95-0728030 ........................................................................................................5

Exploded View .............................................................................................................................. 6

Parts List, Exploded View ............................................................................................................. 7

Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................ 8

Nozzle Chart .................................................................................................................................8

Warranty ....................................................................................................................................... 9

Spanish.................................................................................................................................. 10-12

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Model Number ______________________________

Serial Number ______________________________

Date of Purchase ____________________________

The model and serial numbers will be found on a decal attached to
the Cyclone. You should record both serial number and date of pur­chase and keep in a safe place for future reference.

Cyclone System Manual • Form #96-619 • Revised 10/01

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CYCLONE SYSTEM

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

INTRODUCTION

The Cyclone is designed to attach to a pressure washer
which rotates two high pressure nozzles in the Cyclone.
The nozzles produce spray as well as determine the size
of the swath when cleaning surfaces such as parking
lots, driveways and sidewalks.

Owner/User Responsibility:

The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the
manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings before
using this Cyclone. Warning information should be empha­sized and understood. If the operator is not fluent in En­glish, the manufacturer’s instructions and warnings shall
be read to and discussed with the operator in the operator’s
native language by the purchaser/owner, making sure that
the operator comprehends its contents.

Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.

This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.

When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION

CAUTION

READ OPERATOR’S

MANUAL
THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE

WARNING

HIGH PRESSURE

STREAM CAN

PIERCE SKIN

AND TISSUE

stream at people or animals or severe injury or death
will result.

3. Never make adjustments on machine while it is in
operation.

4. Eye safety devices and foot protection must be worn
when using this equipment.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of in­jury, read operating instructions
carefully before using.

1. Read the owner’s manual thor­oughly. Failure to follow instruc­tions could cause malfunction
of the machine and result in
death, serious bodily injury and/
or property damage.

WARNING: High pressure stream of
fluid that equipment can produce
can pierce skin and its underlying
tissues, leading to serious injury.

2. High pressure developed by
these machines will cause per­sonal injury or equipment dam­age. Use caution when operat­ing. Do not direct discharge

5. The best insurance against an accident is precau­tion and knowledge of the machine.

6. Never expose any parts of the body, such as feet or
fingers, to the underside of base when spray arms
are rotating. Never tilt or attempt to work on under­side of base while pressure washer is running or
spray arms are rotating.

WARNING

WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other par­ticles to become airborne and fly
at high speeds.

7. Safety clothing and protective

USE PROTECTIVE
CLOTHING WHEN

OPERATING.

9. We will not be liable for any alterations made to our
standard machines, or the application of any com­ponents not purchased from us.

10. Pressure must NOT exceed 4,000 PSI. Tempera­ture must NOT exceed 200°F. Flow rate must NOT
exceed 6 GPM.

11. To protect from freezing, squeeze the trigger lever
after you turn off the pressure washer and have dis­connected the high pressure hose from the Cyclone.
This will allow water to drain through the nozzles.

eye covering must be worn.

8. The Cyclone comes equipped
with two #3 nozzles in the ro­tating swivel. Check your ma­chine nozzle size before using.

GENERAL OPERATING
TECHNIQUES

1. Disconnect pressure washer spray gun from high pres­sure hose. These items are not included, but are pro­vided with the soon to be attached pressure washer.

2. Attach the female nipple, supplied with the Cyclone,
to the pressure washer high pressure hose.

NOTE: We recommend using no mar hose to
prevent black marks from appearing on the clean­ing surface.

3. Couple pressure washer high pressure hose to Cyclone.

4. Inspect your pressure washer nozzle size. The Cy­clone surface cleaner comes with two #3 nozzles. If
your pressure washer requires a nozzle larger than
a #6, consult with your local dealer.

NOTE: For ideal cleaning, the Cyclone must be
attached to a minimum 4 gpm at 3,000 psi pres­sure washer.

5. Turn on water supply and start pressure washer.

6. Pull the trigger for water to start cleaning surface.

NOTE: Never stop moving the Cyclone while trig­ger is engaged and surface is being sprayed or
damage to surface could occur.

CYCLONE SYSTEM

15°

20°

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

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ALIGNMENT TOOL

Alignment

Tool

95-0728030

Axle

Plastic Body

STEP 1: Disconnect water to Cyclone, then turn

entire machine over to allow access to
nozzle jets.

Nozzle Arm

STEP 2: Place base of alignment tool flat against

bottom of Cyclone plastic body. Press end
of tool (opposite of desired angle) against
axle, then rotate nozzle arm to alignment
tool as shown.

STEP 3: Use either the 20° or the 15° end of tool, adjust nozzle to align with angled

surface of tool. NOTE: 20° is the factory setting. Nozzles can be set at 15° if a
slower rotational speed is desired.