Nilfisk C.A.V. 15 User Manual
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C.A.V. 15
CLARKE-AMERICAN
Manual
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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 Clarke
American Sanders 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 your operator(s) 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.
Vacuum 15 Gallon
For new books write to: Clarke
Form No. 70641B 3/03 Printed in the U.S.A.
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................................... 3
Specifications and Accessories .............................................................................. 5
Grounding Instructions ............................................................................................. 6
How To Assemble the Machine ............................................................................... 7
Machine Operation ................................................................................................. 7
Maintenance and Repair ......................................................................................... 9
Troubleshooting....................................................................................................... 10
Section II Parts and Service Manual
Assembly Drawing for C.A.V. 15 Gallon................................................................... 12
Parts List ..................................................................................................... 13
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA
DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe
bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in
your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury
to you or to other personnel; property damage could occur as well. Read
and observe all WARNING statements found in your Owner's Manual and on
your machine.
CAUTION: Failure to read and observe all CAUTION statements could result in damage
to the machine or to other property. Read and observe all CAUTION
statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave machine when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
2. To reduce the risk of electric shock use indoors only.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
4. Use only as described in the manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended atattachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If machine is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service
center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run machine over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or machine with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
11. The following materials must not be picked up with the machine: Hot materials
(glowing cigarettes, hot ashes, etc.); Inflammable, explosive or aggressive fluids (e.g.
gasoline, solvents, acids, alkalines, etc.); Inflammable, explosive dusts (e.g.
magnesium or aluminum dust, etc.).
12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place. Use the machine only with an
undamaged filter element.
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13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
16. Connect to properly grounded outlet. See "Grounding Instructions".
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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DANGER: Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or
maintenance procedure to your 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 your
operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before
attempting to operate this machine.
DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in
injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine until it is completely
assembled. Inspect the machine carefully before operation. Use only as
described in this manual. Use only Wap Technology's recommended
attachments and replacement parts.
WARNING: Operating a machine without observing all labels, decals, etc., could result in
injury or damage. Read all machine labels before attempting to operate the
machine. Make sure all of the labels are attached or fastened to the machine.
Get replacement labels and decals from your Wap Technology distributor.
WARNING: Before connecting any appliance to the appliance plug socket, the machine must
always be switched off. If appliances are connected to the appliance plug
socket, ensure that these appliances are also switched off when being
connected to the appliance plug socket. See "Appliance Plug Socket" in the
"Grounding Instructions" section in of this manual.
CAUTION: Making technical modifications to the machine could endanger your safety. Do
not make any technical modifications to the machine.
CAUTION: Never spray the top section of the machine with water. Can cause danger to
persons or danger of short circuits.
CAUTION: Wrap cord around handle when machine is not in use. Use caution not to run
over cord while machine is in use.
CAUTION: This machine is not suitable for picking up health endangering dust.
CAUTION: If foam/liquid comes out, switch off immediately.
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SPECIFICATIONS & ACCESSORIES
Model C.A.V. 15
Voltage 120 V
Frequency 60 Hz
Power 1200 Watts
Connected load for 600 Watts
appliance plug socket
Volume Flow (air) 120 CFM
Static Water Lift 90"
Filter Surface Area
3-Stage 2,212 sq. inches
Sound Level 58 db(A)
Cord Length 22'
Tank Volume 15 gal.
Width 17"
Depth 17"
Height 26"
Weight 33 lbs.
Order # for bag-type 52850A
filter elements
(pack of 5 elements)
Order # for filter 29747
element
H.E.P.A. Filter 40181
Clothe Filter Liner / 61086A -Dacron
Washable 61281A-Sateen
Filter Element Cover 11801
Squeegee Floor Tool 5149
Replacement 6114
Squeegee Blades (set of 2)
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipmentgrounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service
person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet
is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the product - if it will not fit the
outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and
has a ground plug that looks like the plug illustrated in figure
1. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet
having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter
should be used with this appliance.
WARNING: To prevent possible electric shock, protect
the machine from rain. Keep the machine in a dry
building.
Grounding
Pin
Grounded
Outlet
Grounded
Outlet
Box
(A)
Figure 1
WARNING: To prevent possible electric shock, always
use a 3-wire electrical system connected to the electrical ground. For maximum protection against electrical shock, use a circuit that is protected by a ground
fault circuit interrupter. Consult your electrical contractor.
WARNING: Do not cut, remove or break the ground
pin. If the outlet does not fit the plug, consult your
electrical contractor.
WARNING: Have worn, cut or damaged
cords replaced by an authorized service person.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only an approved extension cord with three conductors,
a plug with three terminals, and a connector body with three
holes. The machine has a power cord with wire size 16
AWG (AWG means American Wire Gauge).
WARNING: If you use an extension cord, use an
extension cord with minimum wire size 14 AWG.
Do not use an extension cord longer than 50 feet.
Do not join two extension cords.
APPLIANCE PLUG SOCKET
Before connecting any appliance to the appliance plug
socket, the machine must always be switched off. If appliances are connected to the appliance plug socket, ensure
that these appliances are also switched off when being
connected to the appliance plug socket.
CAUTION: The operating instructions and the safety
precautions contained therein must be observed
when using appliances connected to the appliance
plug socket of the machine.
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HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE
CAUTION!
On delivery, the accessories - are lying in the tank and
must be removed before the machine is used for the first
time. See figure 2.
To assemble the machine, remove the machine top
section:
The power cord must not yet be inserted into a plug
socket.
1. Open the retaining clamps and lift off the machine top
section (Figure 3).
2. Place a bag-type filter into the tank as described in the
instructions printed on the filter.
3. Fit the machine top section back on the tank, and close
the retaining clamps.
4. Connect the suction hose. The "Wap Multifit" enables
any Wap Technology suction hoses (27, 32, 36, 50 mm
diameter) to be connected to the machine (Figure 4).
MACHINE OPERATION
Picking Up Dry Substances
Before picking up dry substances, the bag-type filter
should always be installed in the tank. It is then easy to
dispose of the material picked up and the service life of
the main filter element is significantly increased. Dry
cleaning without bag-type filter is also possible.
WARNING: Inflammable substances must not be
picked up with the machine!
After picking up liquids, the filter element is damp. Damp
filter elements can clog more quickly when dry substances
are picked up. For this reason, the filter element should
be dried or replaced before picking up any dry substances.
Picking Up Liquids
Before picking up liquids, the bag-type filter must always
be removed from the tank.
WARNING: Inflammable liquids must not be picked
up with the machine!
If foaming is observed, stop work immediately and empty
the tank.
Figure 2
Switching On The Machine (C.A.V 15)
Turn the switch to position "I" (Figure 3).
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Figure 3
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MACHINE OPERATION
Changing The Bag Type Filter
1. Close the bag-type filter sleeve with the slide
(Figure 4).
2. Pull the bag-type filter sleeve off the inlet fitting.
3. Dispose of the used bag-type filter in accordance
with the local waste disposal regulations.
4. Place a new bag-type filter into the tank as described in the instructions printed on the filter.
IMPORTANT!
Push the bag-type filter sleeve completely
onto the inlet fitting.
Replacing The Filter Element
1. Switch off the machine and pull the plug of the
power cord out of the plug socket.
2. Remove the machine top section from the dirt tank
and place to one side with the filter element facing
upwards (Figure 5).
Figure 4
3. Unscrew the filter retaining nut (1) and remove
together with the retaining washer (2).
4. Pull off the filter element (3).
5. Push on a new filter element.
6. Fit the filter retaining washer and tighten the
retaining nut.
7. Dispose of the used filter element in accordance
with the local waste disposal regulations.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
CAUTION: Before cleaning and servicing the
machine, always remove the power cord.
Carry out only maintenance operations described in
these operating instructions. Use only original Wap
Technology spare parts.
CAUTION: Do not make any technical
modifications to the machine. Your safety
could be endangered as a result!
Figure 5
For all other maintenance and repair work,
please contact and authorized Wap
Technology Service department.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem
Motor does not start.
Reduced suction power.
No suction power during
wet cleaning.
1. The fuse or plug socket has blown.
2. Overload protection switch has tripped.
1. Bag-type filter full.
2. Suction hose clogged.
3. Filter element clogged.
1. Tank full (float switch closing off the
suction opening).
NOTES
ActionCause
1. Reset the fuse
2. Allow the machine to cool down approximately
5 minutes; if the machine does not start again
automatically, contact the Service Dept.
1. Replace bag-type filter.
2. Clean suction hose.
3. Clean and replace filter element.
1. Empty tank.
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C.A.V. 15
Assembly Drawing 8/02
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Assembly Parts List 8/02
Ref. Part No. Description Qty
1 47014 Ring, Foam Rubber 1
2 47006 Silencer 1
3 44239 Lower Housing, SQ. 1
4 26792 Ground Contact SQ. 10 1
5 11253 Screw, 50mm x 20mm 1
6 11222 Packing Ring, Gasket 1
7 11256 Screw, 35mm x 18mm 1
8 48421 Terminal Block 1
9 11835 Float, Short 1
10 45692 Deflector 1
11 46418 Filter Frame 1
12 11565 Screw, 50 x 18 1
13 29747 Fleece Filter, SQ. 1
14 47025 Covering 1
15 29753 Filter Holder Disc, SQ. 1
16 31972 Rubber Seal, Vac Motor 2
17 52850A Filter Bags, 15 Gallon
18 100006 Canister, SQ 15 Blue 1
19 29191 Packing Ring SQ 1
20 26797 Clamp 2
23 59977A Wheel 4
24 46298 Cater Swivel
25 15102 Swivel, Hose 1
26 10330A Suction Hose 1.5" x 25' 1
27 11597 Hose Cuff 1
29 639804 Curved Wand, Chrome (Not IlustratedI) 1
31 26774 Carbon Brush (Pair) 1
32 26785 Vac, Motor Complete 1
33 47035 Rubber Seal, Vac Motor 1
34 44240 Upper Housing, SQ 1
35 47015 Motor Ring 1
36 25700 Air Diverter, SQ. 1
37 29989 Rotary Switch, SQ. 1
38 48338 Screening Filter 1
39 29755 Control Panel 1
40 46297 Plug Cover 1
41 46248 Screw 1
42 49267 Plug Socket 1
43 243606 Knob, SQ. 1
44 9868 O Ring 10 x 2.5 mm 1
45 18274 Screw
46 11254 Screw
47 26801 Handle 1
48 26803 Cover SQ. 1
NI 61086A Filter Bag, Dacron 1
NI 61281A Filter Bag, Sateen 1
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PRODUCT SUPPORT BRANCHES
U. S. A. Locations European Locations
HEAD OFFICE
ALTO U.S. Inc., St. Louis, Missouri
16253 Swingley Ridge Road, Suite 200
Chesterfield, Missouri 63017-1725
PRODUCTION F A CILITIES
Clarke®, Springdale, Arkansas
2100 Highway 265
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
(479) 750-1000
Customer Service - 1-800-253-0367
Technical Service - 1-800-356-7274
American Lincoln®, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
1100 Haskins Road
SERVICE F A CILITIES
Clarke® , Carlstadt, New Jersey 07072
150 Commerce Road
(201) 460-4774
Clarke®, Elk Grove, Illinois 60007
2280 Elmhurst Road
(847) 956-7900
Clarke®, Denver, Colorado 80204
1955 West 13th Ave.
(303) 623-4367
PRODUCTION F A CILITIES
ALTO Danmark A/S, Aalborg
Blytaekkervej 2
DK-9000 Aalborg
+45 72 18 21 00
ALTO Danmark A/S, Hadsund
Industrikvarteret
DK-9560 Hadsund
+45 72 18 21 00
SALES SUBSIDIARIES
Clarke® Canada Ltd., Rexdale Ontario
24 Constellation Ct.
(416) 675-5830
ALTO Overseas Inc., Sydney (Australia)
1B/8 Resolution Drive
Caringbah NSW 2229
+61 2 9524 6122
ALTO Cleaning Systems Asia Pte Ltd., Singapore
No. 17 Link Road
Singapore 619034
+65 268 1006
ALTO Deutschland GmbH, Bellenberg (Germany)
Guido-Oberdorfer-Straße 2-8
89287 Bellenberg
+49 0180 5 37 37 37
Clarke®, Houston, Texas 77040
7215 North Gessner Road
SALES AND SERVICE FACILITIES
American Lincoln® / Clarke®, Madison Heights,
Michigan 48071-0158
29815 John R.
(810) 544-6300
American Lincoln® / Clarke®, Marietta, Georgia 30062
1355 West Oak Common Lane
(770) 973-5225
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A.L. Cook
Customer Service Headquarters and Factory
2100 Highway 265
Springdale, Arkansas 72764
(479) 750-1000
Technical Service
1-800-356-7274
ALTO Cleaning Systems (UK) Ltd., Penrith
Gilwilly Industrial Estate
Penrith
Cumbria CA11 9BN
+44 1768 868 995
ALTO France S.A. Strasbourg
B.P. 44, 4 Place d’Ostwald
F-67036 Strasbourg
Cedex 2
+33 3 8828 8400
ALTO Nederland B.V. Vianen
Stuartweg 4C
NL-4131 NJ Vianen
+31 347 324000
ALTO Sverige AB, Molndal (Sweden)
Aminogatan 18
Box 4029
S-431 04 Molndal
+46 31 706 73 00
ALTO Norge A/S, Oslo (Norway)
Bjornerudveien 24
N-1266
+47 2275 1770
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American Sanders U. S. Warranty
This Clarke American Sanders Industrial/Commercial Product is warranted to be free from defects in
materials and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of two years from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke American Sanders'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 American Sanders repair location or contact the Clarke American
Sanders Service Operations Department, 2100 Highway 265, springdale, Arkansas, for the nearest authorized Clarke American Sanders repair location. Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the
product under this warranty.
(b). Return the product to the nearest Clarke American Sanders repair location. Transportation charges to
and from the repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser.
(c). Clarke American Sanders will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within
a reasonable time after receipt of the product.
Clarke American Sanders'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 MERCHANTABILITY, SHALL BE IMPLIED. A warranty
registration card is provided with your Clarke American Sanders product. Return the card to assist Clarke
American Sanders in providing the performance you expect from your new floor machine.
Clarke, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Clarke American Sanders reserves the right to make
changes or improvements to its machine without notice.
Always use genuine Clarke American Sanders Parts for repair.
2100 Highway 265
Springdale, Arkansas, 72764
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