ProTeam Alpine Owner's Manual

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, read the following:

1. Do not leave any ProTeam

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vacuum plugged in when not in use. Unplug it

from the outlet when the unit is not in use and before servicing.

2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

3. Do not try to recover any liquid with this vacuum. This vacuum is for DRY
RECOVERY only.

4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments and replacement parts.

5. On commercial units with 18" power supply cords: To prevent electrical
damage, use the recommended 50 foot/16 gauge extension cord provided.
If you need to use a 100 foot cord, it must be 14 gauge or better. DO NOT
use cords longer than 100 feet.

6. DO NOT USE A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. If the unit is not working as it
should, or if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or exposed to water,
return it to an authorized ProTeam

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Warranty Station for inspection.

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

8. DO NOT pull on the cord to unplug. Grasp the plug at the outlet and pull.

9. Do not handle the plug or vacuum with wet hands.

10. Do not put any objects into openings. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of the body away from openings and moving parts. Long hair should not
hang over or near the unit.

11. Do not vacuum flammable or combustible materials or anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

12. Empty the Micro Filter after every use and before storage. Some types of wood
dust and debris may catch on fire.

13. Turn off the unit before unplugging.

14. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.

15. Use with care when cleaning stairs.

ADDITIONAL WARNINGS FOR USE OF POWER NOZZLES

1. Always turn off the vacuum before connecting or disconnecting either the hose
or motorized nozzle.

2. The hose for the power nozzle contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged,
cut, or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

3. Read the safety instructions included with the power nozzles.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Violation of any of these instructions may void any and all warranties.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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INSPECTION

Carefully unpack and inspect your new vacuum for shipping damage. Each unit is
tested and thoroughly inspected before shipping. For instructions regarding any
shipping damage, contact ProTeam

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immediately. All returns must have a Return

Authorization Number (RAN).

WARNINGS

X DO NOT vacuum with a frayed, worn, or damaged cord.
X DO NOT vacuum liquids or expose the vacuum to rain or water.
X DO NOT vacuum hazardous or toxic materials.
X DO NOT use to pick up flammable or hazardous materials.

MOTOR

AMETEK LAMB electric thru-flow vacuum motors must never be used in applications
in which wet or moist conditions are involved, where dry chemicals or other volatile
materials are present, or where airflow may be restricted or blocked. Such motors
are designed to permit the vacuumed air to pass over the electrical wiring to cool it.
Therefore, any liquid (including water), dry chemical, or other foreign substance
that would come in contact with electrical conductors could cause combustion
(depending on volatility) or electrical shock. Failure to observe these precautions
could result in property damage and severe personal injury, including death in
extreme cases.

ELECTRICAL

Excluding the 220 V motors, vacuum motors operate on a standard 120 volt, 60 Hz,
AC circuit. Severe changes in voltage, high or low, can cause damage to the motor
and premature motor failure. Model numbers and specifications can be obtained by
calling ProTeam

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.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS—COMMERCIAL-RATED UNITS

COMMERCIAL-RATED VACUUMS MUST BE GROUNDED. If the vacuum should
malfunction or stop working, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electrical current, thereby reducing the risk of electrical shock. This unit is equipped
with a cord that has an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug.
The plug must be inserted in an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and
grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Cutting off the ground
wire or using a cord that is not equipped with a ground plug will void the warranty
on the unit, and ProTeam

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will accept NO liability associated with the unit.

Improper connection of the equipment-grounding connector conductor can result
in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if
you doubt that the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided
with the vacuum. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a
qualified electrician.

INTRODUCTION

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WARNING: The following information is for use by qualified service
personnel only and provides guidance for troubleshooting and
maintenance.

Q UNPLUG the vacuum when working on the motor or any electrical part.
Q CHECK the condition of all electrical cords before each use.
Q CHECK the carbon brushes on the motor every six months and replace any

brush worn down to 1/2" in length. If carbon brushes are not checked and
replaced (if necessary) every six months, motor warranty will be void.

Q DO NOT lubricate the motor; it is equipped with sealed bearings.

TROUBLESHOOTING

1. If the vacuum will not operate, check:
a. The power supply cord at the wall outlet.
b. The power supply cord at the vacuum.
c. That the switch is in the “on” position and functioning properly.

2. If the pigtail (18" power cord) is getting warm, check to see that the extension
cord does not exceed a length of 50 feet at 16 gauge or 100 feet at 14 gauge.
Longer cords will overheat and damage the vacuum.

3. If the exhaust that comes out of the bottom of the vacuum is warmer than usual,
check, clean or replace all four filters.

4. If the power switch fails, check the circuit breaker. If that is not the problem,
see a ProTeam

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Warranty Station.

5. If loss of suction occurs:
a. Check that debris is not plugging the hose, wand, and/or floor tool.
b. Check, clean or replace both Micro and cloth filters.
c. Check that the hose cuffs are fitting tightly on the hose and are not cracked.
d. Check that the cap is properly attached to the vacuum body.

MAINTENANCE OF THE PROTEAM®POWER NOZZLE

Q DO NOT OIL. The motor in your power nozzle is permanently lubricated and

sealed. Do not oil the motor at any time.

Q For maintenance of the power nozzle, including instructions for the brush roll,

belt, and brush strips, consult the instructions packaged with the power nozzle.

Q Maintenance instructions for the power nozzle are for use by qualified service

personnel only.

PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE

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ELECTRICAL CORD CARE

NEVER stretch the cord tightly between the vacuum and the
outlet. A cord that is stretched or pulled will not function
properly and creates a danger.

After vacuuming, unplug the extension cord at both ends and
wind it up loosely (Figure DD). DO NOT wind the cord up by
wrapping it around your hand and elbow.

PROPER STORAGE

When the vacuum is not in use, it should be stored in a dry place.

PROPER VACUUMING MOTION FOR
LARGE AREAS

1. Begin with the wand parallel to your body.

2. Draw the top of the wand in toward your waist and
twist at the waist walking backward or forward
(a side-to-side motion) (Figure EE).

3. The motion is similar to mopping and keeps the upper body and arms from tiring.

ERGONOMICS

Q With the ProVac, Alpine®, Sierra®, Everest and LineVacer®the weight of the

vacuum should be carried on the operator’s hips and be evenly distributed. The
padded waist belt or waist and shoulder straps are adjustable for a custom fit.

Q On the ProVac, Sierra

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, Everest and LineVacer®the ventilated backplate helps keep

the operator cool.

Q The ProClean

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is lightweight and rolls smoothly to eliminate heavy or difficult

dragging. The weight of the ProClean

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is very well-balanced for ease in carrying

by the handle.

Q The on/off switch is conveniently placed for easy access on the waist belt of the

backpack vacuums, on the left side of the Alpine

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body, and on the top of the

canister on the ProClean

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. On the ProTeam®Power Nozzle, the on/off switch is on

the handle of the electrified hose.

Q Use the proper attachments for the job. ProTeam

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has attachments to perform
most jobs without requiring that the operator bend over or get into
difficult positions.

CARING FOR YOUR VACUUM

1. Every time you finish vacuuming, shake out the cloth and Micro Filters.

2. Each week, rinse, air dry, and return the foam/filter diffuser to the bottom of the
backpack vacuums below the motor.

3. After each shift, wipe the inside and outside of the vacuum with household
cleaning agent.

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Figure DD

Figure EE