Mytee Prep Center S 80-120 User Manual

User Manual

™

Model: 80-120

Prep Center S

REV. 4/10/19

13655 Stowe Dr. Poway, CA 92064 • P: [phone] • F: [phone]

Introduction

Dear Customer:

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Prep Center S™. As technology

continues to develop you can work condently knowing that both Mytee Prod-

ucts and its employees are equally dedicated to developing with the industry
and its advances.

Like any other piece of machinery or technology, the Prep Center S™ also re­quires proper maintenance and care to keep the product working over extend-

ed use. Neglecting your machine, abusing it or not operating it properly can

void its warranty and prevent the machine from performing to the quality and

standard you’d expect out of the Mytee Products line.

If you have any warranty concerns or questions, please review this manual

thoroughly or do not hesitate to contact your distributor. If there are questions

regarding maintenance, replacement, or ordering parts please contact an

authorized Mytee Products Service Center. To see an updated list please visit
our website at http://www.mytee.com/support/service-centers.

Before using your Mytee product, please read this manual thoroughly.

Sincerely,
Mytee Customer Care Dept.

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Table of Contents

Important Safety Information

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At a Glance 6

1.1 - Technical Specications 6

1.2 - Included with the Prep Center S™ 6

1.3 - Prep Center S™ Features 7

1.4 - Prep Center S™ Switch Plate 8

Machine Operation 9

2.1 - Powering the Prep Center S™ 9

2.2 - Connecting Vacuum and Solution Hoses 9

2.3 - Connecting Shop Air Line 9

2.4 - Filling the Solution Tank 9

2.5 - Dry Vacuuming 9

2.6 - Hot Water Extraction with the Prep Center S™ 10

2.7 - Using the Blower Attachment 10

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2.8 - Using Auxiliary Chemical Bottles 10

2.9 - Emptying the Recovery Tank 10

2.10 - Storage 10

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Troubleshooting 11

3.1 - Vacuum Troubleshooting 11

3.2 - Pump Troubleshooting 11

3.3 - Heater Troubleshooting 13

Available Accessories 14

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Important Safety Information

Grounding Instructions

This machine must be grounded. If it should malfunction
or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resis­tance for electrical shock. This machine is equipped with
a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appro-

priate outlet that is properly installed in accordance with
all local code and ordinances. Do not remove ground pin;

if missing, replace plug before use.

Improper installation of the equipment-grounding conduc-

tor can result in a risk of electric shock. Be sure to check

with a qualied electrician or service person if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. If
the plug will not t in the outlet do not modify either the

plug nor the machine’s cord, instead have a proper outlet

installed by a qualied technician.

This machine is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and
with a grounding plug similar to the one in Figure 1 below.
If a proper outlet is not available, follow the illustrations of
Figure 2 & 3 to install a temporary-grounding plug. This
temporary work-around should be used only until a proper
outlet (Figure 1) can be installed by a qualied electrician.
When and if this type of adapter is employed, screw the
adapter’s extended tab into place with a metal screw.
However, grounding adapters are not approved for use in

Canada.

Again, be sure to check the grounding pin for damages

and replace if necessary.

Parts and Service

Please contact a Mytee service personnel or Mytee
authorized Service Center using Mytee original replace­ment parts and accessories for repairs are needing to be
performed. When and if calling Mytee for support, please
have your Model and Serial Number available for faster

assistance.

Name Plate

The Model and Serial Number are located on the lower
half of the back of the machine near the power plugs and
will be required for ordering replacement parts. You can

use the space provided on the front of this manual to note

down both for future referencing.

Unpacking the Machine

When your new machine is delivered, please carefully in­spect both the shipping carton and the machine for dam­ages. If damage is evident, save both the shipping carton

and machine so that the delivering carrier can inspect it.

Contact the carrier immediately to le a freight claim if
there has been any damage.

Caution and Warnings

Symbols

Mytee uses the symbols below to signal potentially dan-

gerous conditions. Always read this information carefully
and take the necessary steps to protect personnel and
pr ope r t y.

The Green, or Green-Yellow, wire in the cord is the
grounding wire. When replacing a plug, this wire must be

attached to only the grounding pin.

DO NOT use extension cords.

Please Note for America use only.

Grounding Pin

Grounded Outlet

Metal

Screw

Grounded Outlet Box

Figure 1

Adapter

Tab for Grounding
Screw

Figure 2 Figure 3

Is used to warn of immediate hazards that will cause se­vere personal injury or death.

Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause
severe personal injury.

Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause
minor personal injury or damage to the machine or other

property. When using an electrical appliance, basic pre­cautions should always be followed, including the follow­ing: Read all instructions before using this machine. This

product is intended for commercial use only.

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Important Safety Information

To reduce the risk of re, electrical shock, or injury:

1. Read all instructions before using equipment.

2. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manu-

facturer’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 stand­in g water.

9. Always unplug or disconnect the appliance from power
supply when not in use.

18. When cleaning and servicing the machine, local or na-

tional regulations may apply to the safe disposal of liquids

which may contain: chemicals, grease, oil, acid, alkalines,

or other dangerous liquids.

19. Do not leave operating unattended.

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 ammable or combustible
material may be present.

12. Do not leave the unit exposed to harsh weather ele-
ments. Temperatures below freezing may damage compo-

nents 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, ngers, and all parts of the
body away from all openings and moving parts.

15. Use extra care when using on stairs.

16. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not use

this machine with a solid-state speed control device.

17. The voltage and frequency indicated on the name

plate must correspond to the wall receptacle supply volt­age.

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1 - At a Glance

1.1 - Technical Specications 1.2 - Included with the Prep Center S™

Body

Tank s

Vacuum

Pump

Heater

Rear Wheels

Locking Casters

Power Cord

Amp Draw

Net Weight

Product Dimensions

Roto-molded polyethylene

12 gallon (approx.)

Single 3-stage low amp,
100 CFM, 130” water lift

Diaphragm pump, 120 PSI,

1.3 GPM

1200 watt heating system –

210º maximum

10” foam-lled

4”

Single 25’ 12/3

20 amps @ 115V 60Hz

31” x 19” x 53.5”

8100 Vac/Sol Hose

Assembly

H294 Vacuum Hose

8400P Air Lite™
Upholstery Tool

2x H375 Hose Hangers w/

Hardware

PC86 Crevice Tool

A919 Exterior Drying Tool

One Pack

G008 Piglet™ Filters

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PC87 Claw Tool

P590 Cuties™ OD Safety

Covers

1 - At a Glance

1.3 - Prep Center S™ Features

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1. Pegs for tool storage

2. Clear recovery tank lid

3. Solution tank opening

4. Storage tray

5. Three spray nozzles with coiled hoses

6. Three on-board chemical storage bottles

7. Blower port

8. 4” locking casters

9. Solution tank

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10. 10” foam-lled rear wheels

11. 25’ 12/3 power cord

12. Air line input tting

13. Recovery tank drain

14. Maintenance access latches

15. Recovery tank

16. Push handles

17. Vacuum hose port

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1 - At a Glance

1.4 - Prep Center S™ Switch Plate

1 2 3

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1. Vacuum switch

2. Pump switch

3. Heater switch

4. Solution connection tting

5. Air line output tting

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2 - Machine Operation

2.1 - Powering the Prep Center S™

To power the Prep Center S™, plug the power cord into a

grounded 20 amp outlet. ♦

2.2 - Connecting Vacuum and Solution Hoses

2.4 - Filling the Solution Tank

Faucet Fill

The solution tank can be lled from a standard faucet or
hose bib. Simply lift the Faucet Fill hose out of the tank
and press it against the faucet. Turn on the faucet to allow
water to ow into the tank.

Connect the vacuum hose via Cu-Lynx™ connector to
clear elbow on top of the machine. Simply twist the male
Cu-Lynx™ into the elbow. Connect the solution line to
female solution quick connect tting on the switch plate. ♦

2.3 - Connecting Shop

INPUT

Air Line

Shop air input is located in

the bottom-right corner of the

rear of the machine.

Output is located on the
switch plate. ♦

OUTPUT

Bucket Fill

Fill up a bucket with water and pour into the solution tank

through the opening on top of the machine. Add desired

chemical according to manufacturer specications. ♦

2.5 - Dry Vacuuming

IMPORTANT: DO NOT
dry vacuum without a
Piglet™ Filter in place on
the strainer basket. This
will cause damage to the
vacuum motor.

1. Attach a vacuum hose to

the clear elbow.

2. Switch on the vacuum

and begin vacuuming.

3. Replace the Piglet™ lter regularly. ♦

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Tank lid

Piglet™

Filter

Strainer

basket

2 - Machine Operation

2.6 - Hot Water Extraction with the
Prep Center S™

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To avoid a vapor lock, follow this procedure when turning

on the machine for hot water extraction.

1. Tu r n PUMP switch on. Pull the lever on the cleaning tool
to release air in the line. Hold lever until a steady ow of

water comes out of the tool.

2. Turn on HEATER switch and wait a few minutes for
water to heat up.

3. Once water is heated, turn on VACUUM and begin
cleaning. ♦

2.8 - Using Auxiliary Chemical Bottles

Put desired chemical in the bottle(s) to be used. Connect
shop air to the air line input quick connect in the bottom
right corner of the rear of the machine. Once the bottle(s)
are pressurized, chemical can be sprayed using the at-

tached nozzles. ♦

2.9 - Emptying the Recovery Tank

2.7 - Using the Blower Attachment

Attach vacuum hose via Cu-Lynx™ adapter to the blower
port on the front of the machine in the bottom-right corner.

Switch on the VACUUM. The blower attachment uses the
exhaust from the vacuum for drying. ♦

Pull up on the drain valve handle on the rear of the ma-

chine to drain the recovery tank into a bucket or drain. ♦

2.10 - Storage

When storing the Prep Center S™, make sure all liquid is
purged from the system and the tanks are drained. This is

especially important in cold climates. ♦

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3 - Troubleshooting

3.1 - Vacuum Troubleshooting

Vacuum is not turning on.

Possible Cause Solution

Vacuum may not be getting

power.

Vacuum is not producing suction.

Possible Causes Solutions

Recovery tank is full. Empty the recovery tank.

If the vacuum exhausts but

there is no suction, then
the hose from the recovery
tank to the vacuum motor
is disconnected.

Vacuum hose blockage
(if there is no suction or
exhaust).

Clogged lter in vacuum

tank.

Check the electrical con­nections and the switch.
Look for loose or damaged
wires.

To check the switch:
Unbolt the switch plate.
Take a picture of the layout

of the wires or tagging the
wires for future reference.
Switch the wires from the
vacuum switch with the
wires from either the pump

or heater switch. Turn on

the pump or heater switch

(whichever one you ex­changed wires with). If the

vacuum turns on, then you
know the vacuum switch is

bad.

Open the machine and nd

the hose running from the
recovery tank to the vacu­um motor. Check if it is dis­connected. If so, reconnect
it. If it has a leak, replace

the hose (Part # PH627 if

1.5”, PH628 if 2”).

Check for blockage in the

hose, starting from the
cleaning tool to the ma­chine.

Clean out lter regularly.

Vacuum blows water out the exhaust.

Possible Causes Solutions

Foam building up in the

recovery tank.

There is a loud grinding noise coming from the

Possible Cause Solution

Debris has been sucked

into the vacuum motor

chamber. Usually results

from dry vacuuming.

Click here for more detailed information.

Use a defoaming solution

in the recovery tank.

vacuum.

Replace the vacuum motor.

To avoid repeat problem,
DO NOT dry vacuum with

your extractor.

3.2 - Pump Troubleshooting

Pump doesn’t turn on.

Possible Causes Solutions

Bad switch at control
panel.

Loose or disconnected
wire.

Unbolt the switch plate.
We recommend taking a

picture of the layout of the
wires or tagging the wires
for future reference. Switch
the wires from the pump
switch with the wires from
either the vacuum or heater

switch. Turn on the vacuum
or heater switch (whichever

one you exchanged wires

with). If the pump turns on,
the pump switch is bad.

Disconnect the power cord
from the electrical outlet.
Open up the machine and
look for any loose or dis-

connected wires. Re-at-

tach or replace wires.

Drain valve/cap is loose
and is causing air leakage.

Hose cus are loose and

causing air leakage.

Lid on tank is loose and is
causing air leakage.

Tighten the drain valve/cap.

Tighten all hose cus reg-

ularly as may loosen over

time. Use a glue to prevent
cus from coming loose
(optional).

Make sure the lid is tight.

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3 - Troubleshooting

Pump runs but there is no spray.

Possible Causes Solutions

Blockage or kink some­where in the line.

Air is in the pump. Prime the pump.

On a new unit, the check

valve between the pump

and heater may hang up,

causing the ow of water to
be impeded or stop entire-

ly.

Pump runs for a second then shuts down.

See chart on page 4 of the

Diaphragm Pump Trouble­shooting Guide to diagnose

the location of the block-

age.

Remove QD o the ma-

chine and solution hose.

Make sure that the three-

prong clip on the inside of
the threaded end is evenly

aligned below the thread of

the QD.

Remove the check valve
temporarily and check to

see if the pump will ow

water out of the pump out­let hose when the pump is

turned on for a brief instant

in order to verify cause.

The remedy is to install a
new check valve. Observe
the proper orientation (ow
direction) of the check

valve.

Tip: the check valve may
be able to be temporari­ly returned to service by
un-sticking the check valve

poppet with manipulation

of the poppet ball with a

thin tool, like a straightened
paperclip. Replace the
check valve in unit assem-

bl y.

NEVER OPERATE A UNIT
WITHOUT A CHECK
VALVE IN PLACE.

Low PSI.

Possible Causes Solutions

The jet nozzle could be too

large.

Pump doesn’t stop running.

Possible Causes Solutions

Leak somewhere in the
line.

Cracks or vacuum leaks on
inlet side of pump.

Seals have been degraded
by chemical.

Debris blocking inlet lter

or pump head.

Pump trips circuit breaker when turned on.

Possible Causes Solutions

Short in power switch. Test by swapping vacuum

Replace the jet with one
that has a smaller opening.

Disconnect the solution
hose from the machine. If
this causes the pump to

stop running then the prob-

lem is outside the machine,
either in the solution hose
or tool. If it continues run­ning on, open the machine
and check for leaks. Repair
the leak. If there are no

leaks, run Mytee’s System
Maintainer™ (Part # 3601)

through the machine to

clear blockages.

Make sure hoses are

secured tightly. If the inlet
side of the pump is cracked
or damaged, replace the
pump.

Install seal repair kit.

Clean lter and/or pump

head.

and pump switch. If prob­lem resolves, but vacuum
begins tripping breaker, re­place switch (Part #E515).

Possible Causes Solutions

QD is pressure locked. Relieve pressure from be-

hind the QD by pressing in
the button inside the QD.

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3 - Troubleshooting

Short in electrical harness.

Short in pump motor. If switch and harness

Click here for more detailed information.

Risk of electric shock. Do
this at your own risk.

Remove pump from circuit

by attaching power leads
together. If breaker still

pops when switch is tog­gled, then there is a short
to the ground in the circuit.
Replace wires as needed.

check is OK, the short

may be in the pump motor.

Replace pump.

3.3 - Heater Troubleshooting

Heater is not heating water.

Possible Causes Solutions

Loose electrical connec­tion.

Automatic sensor has
failed, causing manual
sensor to trip.

Heater element has failed. Check for continuity

Bad power switch. If the element, sensors,

Check all electrical con­nections, including power
cord and harness.

Reset the manual sensor

button by pressing the

small white and yellow

button in the center of the
sensor. If this works, but

heater continues to trip the
manual sensor, replace

the automatic sensor (Part
#E573) on the heater.

through the element by

reading the amperage. If
amps are low, only part of

the element may be heat-

ing up – in this case, the
element is damaged and

needs to be replaced.

and wiring all check out

okay, there may be a bad
switch on the switch-plate.

Running out of hot water too fast.

Possible Causes Solutions

Too much water owing

through the heater.

Jets being used are too

large.

Water in tank is very cold. If possible, ll your solu-

Heater has hard water
buildup inside, leading to
lost eciency.

Unit has vapor locked and there is no water pumping

out of the unit.

Possible Cause Solution

Turning on the heater
before turning on the pump

and priming the unit.

Click here for more detailed information.

Remember, when using

your machine, it is rec­ommended you do one

wet pass followed by two
dry passes. This way you

are not spraying as much
and the hot water will last
longer.

If your machine has a

1,000W or 1,200W heating

system, make sure your
cleaning tool has 0.02 jets.

tion tank with warm water
in order to shorten the
amount of time it takes for

the water to heat up. The

pumps are usually rated for

140°F water.

Run Mytee System Main­tainer™ (Part # 3601)

through the machine regu­larly in order to clear hard
water or chemical residue

that can block water ow
and reduce heating abil­ity. See product label for

instructions.

Turn o the heater and
allow the unit to cool com­pletely. When machine has

cooled, turn on the pump

rst. Prime the unit by

spraying solution out of the

cleaning tool. Then, turn on

the heater.

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4 - Available Accessories

PC88 Interior Drying Tool

G008 Piglet™ Filters - pack of 20

8400 4” Stainless Steel Upholstery Tool

8700 Stainless Steel Crevice Tool

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Notes

Mytee Products, Inc.

13655 Stowe Dr.

Poway, CA 92064

www.mytee.com

© 2019 Mytee Products, Inc.

Printed in the USA