Mytee ks-500 User Manual

12/02

Dear Customer:

Congratulations on the purchase of your new janitorial and carpet cleaning
equipment. As you are already aware, the scene of the janitorial world is
becoming more high tech, and we at Mytee Products, Inc. strive to keep you
on the cutting edge with superior quality and technology.

Keep in mind that your KS-500 is a machine and neglect and/or abuse will
cause unnecessary damage and void warranty. With simple maintenance how­ever, your machine will give you quality performance for many years to come.

The labels on your unit are scratch resistant. They are made with a clear film.
To achieve a high gloss finish, simply peel off the thin, clear layer.

If warranty questions arise, please consult your user's guide or get in touch
with your distributor. If you have questions about maintenance, replacing parts
or ordering parts, please call an authorized Mytee Products, Inc. service cen­ter. To see an updated list, visit our website at www.Mytee.com.

Before you begin cleaning, please read you user's guide thoroughly.

Sincerely,
Customer Care Dept.

General Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

RMA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Description/ Advantages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Set-Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Parts List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Table of Contents

General Safety/ Warnings

These precautions have been written for your safety and the safety of others
in mind. These precautions MUST BE FOLLOWED at all times to avoid
serious injury, harm, and/or death, and damage to the unit.

Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury:

1. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING EXTRACTORS.

2. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.

3. Always unplug power cord from electrical outlet before attempting any
adjustments or repairs.

4. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.

5. Do not pull or carry by cord. Do not close a door on cord or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners.

6. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

7. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If cord is damaged, repair
immediately.

8. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces and/or standing water.

9. Always unplug or disconnect the machine from the power supply before
servicing. Unplug or disconnect the appliance from power supply when
not in use.

10. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used
by or near children.

11. Do not use in areas where flammable or combustible material may be
present.

12. Do not leave the unit exposed to harsh weather elements. Temperatures
below freezing may damage components and void warranty.

13. Use only the appropriate handles to move and lift unit. Do not use any
other parts of this machine for this purpose.

14. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from all
openings and moving parts.

15. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs

16. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this machine with
a solid-state speed control device.

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MYTEE LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY

Mytee Products, Inc. endeavors to provide high quality products and product support to its cus­tomers and therefore backs up all of its new products purchased from Mytee Products Inc.
(“Mytee”) or any authorized Mytee distributor/service center with this limited warranty. This lim­ited warranty begins on the date of the customer’s purchase and is valid and available to the origi­nal purchaser only. Mytee’s products are for commercial use only and are not intended for person­al, family or household uses.

HOWEVER, OTHER THAN SET FORTH HEREIN, MYTEE GIVES NO WARRANTY,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO DESCRIPTION, QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS
FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE, PRODUCTIVENESS, INFRINGEMENT, OR OTHER
MATTER, OF ANY GOODS WHICH MYTEE SHALL SUPPLY. THERE ARE NO WAR­RANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION ON THE FACE HEREOF.
MYTEE SHALL IN NO WAY BE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE PROPER USE AND APPLICA­TION OF THE GOODS. MYTEE NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER
PERSON TO ASSUME FOR MYTEE ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE
SALE OF MYTEE’S GOODS. THIS LIMITED WARRANTY POLICY MAY BE CHANGED OR
WITHDRAWN BY MYTEE AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

WEAR PARTS 90-DAY LIMITED WARRANTY: Mytee will replace all wear parts for 90 days
from the date of original purchase. “Wear parts” are items which wear out as a result of usage or
the passage of time and are consumed despite attempts to maintain them, such as gaskets, wheels,
brass, cords, wires, electrical terminals, hoses, switches, thermostats, plastisol parts, filters, bear­ings, brushes, solenoids, o-rings, bulbs, heating elements, castors, or other parts deemed wear items
in Mytee’s sole discretion. This warranty covers the cost of replacement only and does not cover
shipping or labor costs.

PUMP, VACUUM MOTOR AND HEATER 1-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: Mytee war­rants that pumps, vacuum motors, and heaters will be free from manufacturing defects, defects in
workmanship, and defects in material for one (1) year from the date of original purchase. This war­ranty does not apply and is void if the pump, vacuum motor, or heater has worn brush motors, water
damage, chemical build-up, chemical damage, or evidence of abuse, neglect or tampering. This
warranty covers the cost of replacement or repair only and does not cover shipping or labor costs.

HOUSING 3-YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY: For three (3) years from the date of purchase,
Mytee warrants a percentage of the cost of replacement of rotationally-molded housings pro-rated
as follows: Mytee will pay 100% of replacement cost in the first year from the date of purchase,
75% of replacement cost in the second year from the date of purchase and 25% in the third year
from the date of purchase. Replacement cost does not include the cost of shipping or labor.

LIMITATION OF DAMAGES: THE REMEDY OF REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF ANY
DEFECTIVE GOODS SHALL BE THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER ANY WARRANTY
MADE BY MYTEE, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL MYTEE BE
LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, PROPERTY DAM­AGES, OR PERSONAL INJURIES.

All limited warranties are void for, and Mytee does not warrant in any way, any product that evi­dences misapplication, improper installation, abuse, lack of maintenance, negligence in use or care,
abnormal use, alteration of design, use of incompatible or corrosive chemicals, use in a rental serv­ice, and/or servicing, installation of parts, or repairs by anyone other than Mytee or a Mytee

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