User Manual
Tempo
™
Models: S-300, S-300H
Upholstery Spotter
REV. 5/2/19
13655 Stowe Dr. Poway, CA 92064 • P: (858) 679-1191 • F: (858) 726-6005
Introduction
Dear Customer:
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Tempo™ Upholstery Spotter. As
technology continues to develop you can work condently knowing that both
Mytee Products and its employees are equally dedicated to developing with
the industry and its advances.
Like any other piece of machinery or technology, the Tempo™ also requires the
proper maintenance and care to keep the product working over extended 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 Specications 6
1.2 - Included with the Tempo™ 6
1.3 - Tempo™ Front View 7
1.4 - Tempo™ Rear View 8
1.5 - Switch Plate 9
Machine Operation 10
2.1 - Powering the Tempo™ 10
2.2 - Connecting Hoses & Cleaning Tools 10
2.3 - Filling the Solution Tank 10
2.4 - Switching on the Tempo™ 10
2.5 - Cleaning with the Tempo™ 10
2.5 - Emptying the Recovery Tank 10
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Machine Maintenance 11
3.1 - Filter Maintenance 11
3.2 - System Maintainer 11
Related Products 12
Troubleshooting 13
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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 resis-
tance 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 con-
ductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Be sure to
check with a qualied 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 qualied 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 qualied
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 replace-
ment 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 ty.
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.
Grounded Outlet
Metal
Screw
Grounding Pin
Figure 1
Grounded Outlet Box
Figure 2 Figure 3
Adapter
Tab for Grounding
Screw
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 wa ter.
9. Always unplug or disconnect the appliance from power
supply when not in use.
plate must correspond to the wall receptacle supply
voltage.
19. When cleaning and servicing the machine, local or
national regulations may apply to the safe disposal of
liquids which may contain: chemicals, grease, oil, acid,
alkalines, or other dangerous liquids.
20. 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 com-
ponents 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. Do not pull on hoses in order to move the unit. Only
use the appropriate handles.
15. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of the
body away from all openings and moving parts.
16. Use extra care when using on stairs.
17. To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not use
this machine with a solid-state speed control device.
18. The voltage and frequency indicated on the name
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1 - At a Glance
1.1 - Technical Specications
S-300 Tempo™
Solution Tank
Recovery Tank
Vacuum
CFM
Water Lift
Pump PSI
Pump GPM
Power
Consumption
Machine
Weight
Machine
Dimensions
Power Cord
1 Gallon
1 Gallon
Single 2-Stage
97
85”
55
0.37
7 amps @ 115V 60Hz
30 lbs.
20” x 10” x 16 1/2”
Single 25’ 16/3
1.2 - Included with the Tempo™
S-300H Tempo™ w/ Heat
Solution Tank
Recovery Tank
Vacuum
CFM
Water Lift
Pump PSI
Pump GPM
Heater
Power
Consumption
Machine
Weight
Machine
Dimensions
Power Cord
1 Gallon
1 Gallon
Single 2-Stage
97
85”
55
0.37
600W
12 amps @ 115V 60Hz
30 lbs.
20” x 10” x 16 1/2”
Single 25’ 16/3
8400P-8 Air Lite™ Upholstery Tool
and 8’ Vacuum and Solution Hose
Combo
E631 25’ 12/3 Power CordG079 Heatguard™ Hose Wrap
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1 - At a Glance
1.3 - Tempo™ Front View
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3
4
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1. Barbed vacuum hose connection
2. Recovery tank
3. Solution tank ll opening
4. Switch plate
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5. Power cord pigtail
6. Quick connect tting
7. Solution tank
8. Recovery tank lid
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1 - At a Glance
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1.4 - Tempo™ Rear View
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1. Carrying handle 2. Recovery tank drain cap 3. 3” swivel casters
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1.5 - Switch Plate
1 - At a Glance
1. Vacuum Switch
Activates the vacuum motor.
1 2 3
2. Pump Switch
Activates the solution pump.
3. Heater Switch
Activates the heater.
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2 - Machine Operation
2.1 - Powering the Tempo™
To power the Tempo™, plug the female end of the included extension cord into the pigtail and the male end into a
20 amp wall outlet. ♦
2.2 - Connecting Hoses & Cleaning Tools
IMPORTANT: Do not pull on hoses in
order to move the unit. Only use the
appropriate handles.
The Tempo™ features a 1 1/4” barbed vacuum hose connection as well as a standard 1/4” quick disconnect tting
for solution hoses. ♦
2.3 - Filling the Solution Tank
2.4 - Switching on the Tempo™
S-300 Tempo™
After a cleaning tool is connected and the solution tank is
lled, switch on the vacuum and the pump in any order.
S-300H Tempo™ w/ Heat
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In order to avoid vapor locking the unit, the Tempo’s™
components should be switched on by following the procedure below:
1. Turn pump switch on.
2. 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 wand.
3. Once pump is primed and there is pressure in the solution line, turn on heater switch and wait a few minutes for
water to heat up.
4. Once water is heated, turn on vacuum and begin
cleaning.
Note: When cleaning upholstery, always check manufacturer’s cleaning instructions. ♦
The Tempo™ solution tank can be lled up from a pitcher
or other water container via the opening. ♦
2.5 - Cleaning with the Tempo™
For best results when extracting, do one wet pass
followed by two dry passes. This ensures you’re not
over-soaking the material and also gives the heater
time to catch up. ♦
2.6 - Emptying the Recovery Tank
The recovery tank drain is
located on the back of the
machine at the bottom of
the recovery tank. ♦
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3 - Machine Maintenance
In order to keep the Tempo™ running smoothly and reduce the risk of damage to the machine and subsequent
downtime, Mytee recommends following the maintenance
schedule below:
Maintenance Item Daily Weekly
Clean and inspect tanks.
Clean and inspect hoses.
Check and clean internal lters.
Check power supply cable.
Clean machine with all-purpose
cleaner and cloth.
Check spray nozzles.
Flush solution system with Mytee
System Maintainer.
Inspect vacuum hoses for holes and
loose cus.
Inspect spray pattern for clogging.
If clogged, remove spray tips and
soak them in a recommended liquid
neutralizer for up to six hours. To re-
move spray tip, twist spray tip body
counter-clockwise.
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solution tank.
3. Turn the pump on FIRST, and run solution through
your cleaning tool. NOTE: The jet should be removed
from the cleaning tool in order to prevent clogging due to
loosening of deposits in line.
4. Next, turn on the heater. If the heater is turned on rst,
it will result in a vapor lock, which will aect the ma-
chine’s operation.
5. Next, with both the pump and heater on, begin running
the solution through the machine. This allows the solution
to break down any build up in the lines.
6. After running all of the solution through the machine,
ll the tank with clean, warm water. Run the water through
the machine to clear the solution completely out of the
tank & lines. ♦
Lubricate wheels with water resis-
tant oil.
Inspect machine for water leaks and
loose hardware.
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3.1 - Filter Maintenance
The Tempo™ has a small lter on the top of the vacuum
stack in the recovery tank. This lter should be checked
and cleaned after each use. ♦
3.2 - System Maintainer
Weekly ushing of the solution system with Mytee®
System Maintainer helps keep lines clean and prevents
chemical build-up, improving pump life, performance and
pressure.
How to use System Maintainer:
1. Mix 1-quart 3601 System Maintainer with 1-quart of
warm water.
2. After thoroughly mixing, pour this solution into the
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4 - Related Products
1500 Focus™ Vapor Steamer 8070 Mytee Lite™ Heated Carpet Extractor
8700 Crevice Tool 8400DX Mytee Dry™ Upholstery Tool
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5 - Troubleshooting
5.1 - Vacuum Troubleshooting
Vacuum is not turning on.
Possible Cause Solution
Vacuum may not be get-
ting 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.
Use a defoaming solution
in the recovery tank.
vacuum.
Replace the vacuum motor. To avoid repeat prob-
lem, DO NOT dry vacuum
with your extractor.
5.2 - 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
disconnected wires. Re-at-
tach or replace wires.
Drain valve/cap is loose
and is causing air leakage.
Hose cus are loose and
causing air leakage.
Lid on tank is loose and is
causing air leakage.
Tighten the drain valve/
cap.
Tighten all hose cus reg-
ularly as may loosen over
time. Use a glue to prevent
cus from coming loose
(optional).
Make sure the lid is tight.
Pump runs but there is no spray.
Possible Causes Solutions
Blockage or kink somewhere in the line.
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See chart on page 4 of this
document to diagnose the
location of the blockage.
5 - Troubleshooting
Air is in the pump. Prime the pump.
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.
Pump runs but there is no spray.
Possible Causes Solutions
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
entirely.
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
assembly.
NEVER OPERATE A UNIT
WITHOUT A CHECK
VALVE IN PLACE.
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
Disconnect the solution
hose from the machine.
If this causes the pump
to stop running then the
problem is outside the ma-
chine, 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 Sys-
tem 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).
Pump runs for a second then shuts down.
Possible Causes Solutions
QD is pressure locked. Relieve pressure from be-
hind the QD by pressing in
the button inside the QD.
Low PSI.
Possible Causes Solutions
The jet nozzle could be too
large.
Replace the jet with one
that has a smaller opening.
Short in electrical harness.
Short in pump motor. If switch and harness
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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.
5 - Troubleshooting
5.3 - 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.
Heater has hard water
buildup inside, leading to
lost eciency.
Unit has vapor locked and there is no water pump-
ing out of the unit.
Possible Cause Solution
Turning on the heater be-
fore turning on the pump
and priming the unit.
Run Mytee System Main-
tainer™ (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 in-
structions.
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.
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-
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.
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Notes
Mytee Products, Inc.
13655 Stowe Dr.
Poway, CA 92064
www.mytee.com
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