Powr-Flite PFMS User Manual

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

NEBULA

MISTER and SPECIALTY CLEANER

PFMS

WARNING: OPERATOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL

COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

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Tacony Corporation, All rights reserved

PFMS-MAN 09/2020

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Congratulations on your purchase of a Commercial Mister and Specialty Cleaner. You are now
equipped to handle any and all commercial misting and carpet cleaning jobs. Your new unit is
a high quality, precision-made product. All parts used in the manufacturing of this unit have
passed rigid quality control standards prior to assembly. Please safeguard the original receipt
/ invoice. If you experience any problems with your unit during the warranty period, the original
receipt / invoice will act as proof of purchase.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT

Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the unit before operating. Safety is a
combination of common sense,staying alert and knowing how your unit works. Use this unit only
as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. To reduce the
risk of personal injury or damage to your unit use only recommended accessories.

WARNING To avoid fire, DO NOT use with a flammable or combustible liquid or floor cleaner.
WARNING To avoid electric shock, DO NOT expose to rain. Store Indoors.

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Do not leave unit unattended when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical
cord when not in use and before servicing.

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

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If unit is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center before using.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull a cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run the unit over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.

• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Do not handle plug or unit with wet hands.

• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked, keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.

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

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

• Store your unit indoors in a cool, dry area.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, NOT THE CORD.

• Follow these guidelines to ensure operator safety and to maintain equipment in running order.

• Make sure the machine is plugged into an electrical outlet with the same voltage rating as
shown on the nameplate of the machine.

• Do not attempt to plug a 115 volt machine into a 230 volt outlet or a 230 volt machine into a
115 outlet.

• Replace a damaged cord immediately.

• If an extension cord is necessary, use a three conductor grounding cord-12 gauge wire or
heavier to prevent motor burnout and over-heating of wires

• Do not expose the machine to freezing temperatures.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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RECOMMENDED

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• Do not break off or pull out the ground prong on the plug.

• Do not attempt to repair a warranted machine unless instructed to do so by an authorized
shop or the factory.

• Do not use any replacement parts except those specified on the parts list. Proper
performance of the machine could be affected if substitutions are made.

• Use defoamer at all times to prevent damaging the vacuum motor.

• Do not use water in excess of 140° F (60° C).

• Failure to comply with the above warning instructions will void the warranty.

When using as an extractor

• Do not use the machine for totally dry vacuuming. This machine is not fitted with a fine dust
filter.

• Do not use citrus-based cleaners in this machine.

• Do not use cleaning chemicals in this machine except those recommended for commercial
extraction equipment.

• The use of any chemical with abrasive additives voids the warranty.

• Use defoamer at all times to prevent damaging the vacuum motor.

• Do not use water in excess of 140° F (60° C).

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 electric shock. This machine
is equipped with a cord having an equipment -grounding conductor and grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding 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 appliance - if
it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 115-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in sketch A.

GROUNDING

OUTLET

GROUNDING

PIN

(A)

GROUNDED

OUTLET BO

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A

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Model PFMS

Input Voltage 115 VAC

Plug Type US

Cord 25’ with on-board storage

GPM

Amps Mist Mode 1A/Extraction Mode 8.9A

Solution Tank 3.5 Gal/13.2 l

Recovery Tank 2.5 Gal/9.5 l

Dimensions 23” x 11” x 23” / 58.5cm x 28cm x 58.5 cm

Weight 41 lbs./18.5 kg

Waterlift 89”/226 cm

CFM/CMM 104/3

Solution Pressure 55 p.s.i./3.8 BAR

Coverage Mister model 7,500-10,000* sq.ft. per tank

.05 with Atomizer Nozzle/.25 with fan nozzle/.25 Extraction
Mode

Misting Hose 35’ with quick disconnect

Misting Wand 18”

*Variance dependent on user application method

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