Rotovac 360i Owner's Manual

360i Rotary Extractor
Owner’s Manual

360i/01/22/2010

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Congratulations on owning the new
Rotovac

The patented rotary extraction cleaning head of the
produces unparalleled cleaning results for carpet and hard
surface flooring while greatly reducing operator fatigue.

360i Extraction System

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Operator’s responsibility

As with all equipment, proper operation and maintenance plays
a vital role in the performance of the

extremely important that this operations manual is read and
understood completely before operating the

360i

. It is therefore

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CALL BEFORE USING FOR THE FIRST TIME !

If you are using the
manual, watch the training DVD (also available on line at
Rotovac,com) and then call Rotovac toll-free before using for
valuable tips and pointers at 1-888-768-6822. (Office

hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday
P.S.T.)

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for the first time read the owners

Online Service Instructions

Service instructions are available online @ www.carpet-

cleaning-equipment.net, under Rotovac Manuals in the left

hand column.

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OVERVIEW

The Rotovac
“heal and toe” left to right cleaning motion. If you have never operated a rotary
floor type machine, this will take a little practice to learn how to control properly.

Once mastered, operating the

360i

maneuvers in the same manner as a rotary floor buffer with a

360i

is a nearly effortless self propelled side to side

motion. It may take a few jobs to learn how to operate the

360i

efficiently. Be

patient and try it on some really dirty carpets and you will soon discover that the

360i

Rotovac

cleans better, leaves it drier and is much more impressive to your

customers than a traditional wand cleaning. When presented and used properly, the

360i

will impress your customers and lead to a major increase of referral and

repeat business.

CONTROL:

When operating the
extractor) in an open carpeted area to get used to the handling characteristics. Extend the
telescoping handle out to near its fully extended length. Adjust the handle angle to a low
enough position so that your arms are extending almost straight down during operation.
Before turning on, make sure the cleaning head is flat and level on the carpet
speed control dial is turned all the way up to 10. Learn how to “hover” the
spot without fighting it. Once you have found the center of balance and proper technique,
you will find the
rotary floor scrubber (heel and toe). Lifting up slightly on the handle causes the
move to the right. Letting down on the handle causes the
Slightly twisting the handles clockwise moves forward, counterclockwise rearward.
Combined handle movements allow motion in any direction. The on/off trigger is located
under the left handle grip. The head speed control dial is located at the front of the control
box. This allows adjustment of the head speed rpm. The solution valve trigger is located
under the right handle grip. A red lever solution flow control valve allows for the
adjustment of flow rate.

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for the first time, you can run it dry (not hooked up to an

360i

is very easy to control. The

360i

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maneuvers left and right like a

360i

to move to the left.

and the

in one

360i

to

CLEANING:

With the solution trigger activated, make cleaning passes in a slow

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allowing the
thorough cleaning. The more soiled the carpet, the slower you should make the cleaning
passes. Clean an area of approximately 4’ X 4’ with solution on and then let off the
solution valve trigger and go back over the carpet with a vacuum only "dry pass" to
provide maximum extraction for faster drying. For normal carpet cleaning spray pressure
we recommend operating between 50 and 300 PSI.

to do the work. Overlap cleaning passes approximately 50% to assure

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left and right motion

SPEED CONTROL DIAL
SLOW DOWN HEAD SPEED WHEN CLEANING NEAR

OBJECTS THAT HEADS COULD HIT.

The head rotation speed is adjustable from 0 to 200 RPM. This allows the operator
to adjust the head speed for different types of carpets. When cleaning berber or
commercial glue down, a slower speed will sometimes give better cleaning and/or
drying results. Experiment for best performance. Examples of when you may want
to use slower speed: 1) Over spraying-slinging water 2) Not handling properly ,
chattering or jumping on hard glue down carpet 3)

CAUTION:

Cleaning close to an obstacle you don’t want heads to impact such as, where the
tile floor meets the carpet, floor heat registers, metal thresholds, furniture legs or
anything else you don’t want the rotary heads to impact. 4) Dry pass on carpet that
is difficult to dry such as Berber, 5) Hard surface cleaning.

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HARD SURFACE BRUSH HEAD

OPERATION:

Recommended cleaning procedure: Pre-spray a section of the floor with the
proper cleaning solution and then clean with the rotary brush head. When cleaning
a tile floor with deep recessed grout lines you may want to use the broom stick
grout brush to pre-scrub the grout lines and edges before cleaning and rinsing with

the

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then clean, rinse and extract by activating the solution valve. A vacuum only dry
pass can then be made for faster drying if needed. The brush head works well at
100 psi and it works even better at 800 psi when cleaning deep recessed grout
lines. The brush head is equipped with 1.0 spray jets as standard; however you can
customize with larger or smaller spray jets to suit your needs. When the nylon
brush bristles become worn out, a new brush head block can be purchased and be
refitted with all the other components.

brush head. You can pre-scrub with or without the vacuum turned on, and

BRUSH CARE:

Taking care of the brush head will increase the life and performance of the brush.
After use, remove the brush from the machine, rinse them with clean water
and store them, with bristle facing down or store them where the bristles will not
get distorted. i.e. hang them on a wall hook or flat on a shelf. During storage, it is
important not to distort the bristles in any way, especially over a long period of
time. Operating water temperatures should not exceed 185° F to reduce brush
distortion.

The Nylon bristles remember being straight and if the brush head is soaked in hot
tap water they will return to 90% of straight.

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PRECAUTIONS

Be careful not allow the rotating vacuum
such as metal thresholds, floor vent registers, furniture legs etc
careful when cleaning up next to where the carpet meets the hard floor as the
rotating vacuum shoes could scratch and damage the hard floor. Reduce the head
speed to avoid hard impact when cleaning close to any object that the rotary could
impact.

SLOW DOWN HEAD SPEED WHEN CLEANING NEAR OBJECTS THAT
HEADS COULD HIT.

heads to strike any stationary objects

. Be extra

Transporting

Be careful that the
while you are carrying or rolling it around.
Before carrying or rolling the

360i

cleaning head does not come loose, unscrew and fall off

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check that the head is screwed on tight.

Warnings-

* Never allow unit to freeze. Damage due to freezing water expansion
will NOT

* Keep motor and handle dry to avoid shorting out electrical
components.

* Do not use

* Always use a grounded electrical outlet. Keep the control box on the
handle dry. If the control box becomes wet, do not operate, call Rotovac
for instructions.

be covered under warranty.

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in standing water, such as on a flooded carpet.

* Always wear rubber-soled shoes when operating the
* Only trained personnel who have read this manual and understand
completely the information herein should operate the
* Regularly inspect the cleaning heads for any nicks or burrs. Grind or
sandpaper away any sharp edges, nicks or burrs before use.
* Maintain tightness of all screws at all times

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Routine Maintenance

Removing the Cleaning Head

Note: Always check that the vacuum is disabled and the felt seal remains seated

in position when replacing the cleaning head.

Tools Needed: Rubber Mallet, 7/8” Wrench, Small Block

Note: In most cases removal of cleaning heads will not require the use of any tools,
however, if routine maintenance and regular removal of cleaning of heads is not
performed the head may become more difficult to remove and may require more
forceful methods of removal.

Normal 360 Head Removal:

1) Lay 360 back onto handles so that cleaning head faces outwards.

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2) While facing the cleaning head, use the heel of your shoe to stomp down on the
right side of a vacuum head so that the head unscrews clockwise from the motor.
If the head is stuck try a rubber mallet and a block of wood.

Head Stuck on 360 Removal Technique:

Should initial procedure prove unsuccessful more forcs may be necessary. Place a 7/8” wrench
onto reducer bushing and hold firmly while repeating step 2 with more force.

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Felt Vacuum Seals

Check the felt vacuum seals on the vacuum head for damage or wear. A good felt
seal is important for maximum vacuum extraction performance. An

excessively worn or torn felt seal will result in poor extraction. The felt seal will
perform better and last longer if treated with a non-oily silicone spray. We prefer

Dupont Silicone/Teflon

Carpet and hard floor head
Felt Vacuum Seal

spray, available at Home Depot.

Vacuum System Maintenance

To replace worn or damaged Vacuum Shoes, first remove the Head from the
machine (see previous). The the stainless steel cover plate can then be removed by
removing the 6 screws holding it in place. This allows access to the screws holding
the vacuum shoes in place. If the shoes are being changed, remove the screws, and
reattach new shoes. Tighten screws down securely. Make sure that the seal retainer
clips are returned to their original position. When reinstalling the cover assembly,

make sure that the vacuum channels in the cover/seal match up with the
channels in the molded head. The Round Glide Discs are accessible from the

underside without disassembly.

Sprayer System Maintenance

Periodically tilt the
make sure they are not clogged or aimed in the wrong direction. The spray fan
pattern should be aligned with the vacuum slots and should never go beyond the
outer edge of the vacuum slot.

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back and visually inspect the spray pattern of the jets to

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360i ASSEMBLY

ROTOVAC 360i - 110 VAC

INTERCONNECT & SETTINGS

A

A

360 CONTROLLER SETTINGS
MAX: 3:00
MIN: 8:00
ACCEL: 9:00
IR: 11:00
CL: 2:0 0

HANDLE CONTROLS INSIDE VIEW

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SCALE 2:1

CONTROL COVER INSIDE VIEW A-A
SCALE 2:1

ROTOVAC 360i - CONTROLS WIRING

230 VAC INPUT POWER

A

A

S3

S2

S1

HANDLE CONTROLS INSIDE VIEW

SCALE 2:1

CONTROL COVER INSIDE VIEW A-A
SCALE 2:1

Carpet Cleaning Head (RA -105A complete)

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L1

L2

Vacuum System Maintenance Sprayer System Maintenance

ITEM # QUANTITY ROTOVAC P/N DESCRIPTION

1 1 RP-203A VACUUM DISC
2 1 RA-106A COVER/SEAL ASSEMBLY
3 1 RP-313 FELT SEAL
4 3 RA-113 SMOOTHGLIDE VACUUM SHOE ASSEMBLY-L.H.
5 3 RP-207A GLIDE SHOE
6 1 RA-108 SPRAYER ASSEMBLY
7 1 A-2329AL MALE SHAFT (LH)
8 1 RV-412 SMALL O-RING
9 1 S-023 O-RING
10 3 S-026 SPRAY JET 1.5
11 12 RV-401 ROUND HEAD SCREW
13 6 RV-609 FLAT HEAD SCREW
14 3 RP-224 GASKET RETAINER
15 3 RV-439 GLIDE SHOE SCREW
16 1 RP-269 VENT CHECK (FROM S/N 1803)
17 6 RV-497 FLAT HEAD SCREW

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Hard Surface Brush Head (RA-109B complete)

Vacuum System Maintenance Sprayer System Maintenance

ITEM # QUANTITY ROTOVAC P/N DESCRIPTION

1 1 RP-264 VAC DISC W/ BRUSHES (BLUE STAGGERED)
2 3 RP-221 VACUUM/SQUEEGEE SHOE
3 3 RP-223 SQUEEGEE BLADE
4 3 RP-222A SQUEEGEE CLAMP
5 6 RV-437 SQUEEGEE CLAMP SCREW (#10-32UNF X 5/8)
6 3 RP-224 GASKET RETAINER
7 12 RV-438 SCREW (#10-24UNC X 7/8)
8 1 RA-110 BRUSH SPRAYER ASSEMBLY
9 1

10 1 S-023 O-RING
11 1 RV-412 SMALL O-RING
12 1 A-2329AL MALE SHAFT (LH)
13 6 RV-609 FLAT HEAD SCREW
14 1 RA-106A COVER/SEAL ASSEMBLY
15 6 RV-497 FLAT HEAD SCREW
16 1 RV-435A BRUSH SKIRT
17 9 RV-450 SHEET METAL SCREW
18 1 RP-313 FELT SEAL
19 3 S-0261 SPRAY JET (1.0)

RP-269 VENT CHECK (FROM S/N 1803)

360i TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE

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1. Motor bogging down or stopping

*The

360i

has a built in torque governor that will cause the motor to
bog down or stop if overloaded or used improperly. This feature
ensures long motor and gear box life because it forces the operator

to use the

360i

correctly and not “fight” or abuse the machine
during operation. When operated correctly, the torque governor will
put out plenty of power to do the job while also protecting the motor
gear box from premature wear.

*NOTE: If you feel the

360i

is bogging down due to too much
vacuum power, we recommend using our vacuum relief attachment
P/N RV-449.

Motor running Hot.

*The

360i

drive motor is made to safely run at temperatures up to

160° F. Note that metal surfaces at 120° F can be comfortably
handled for only several seconds.

2. Overspray from cleaning head, slinging water.

*Make sure spray jets are pointing slightly inward and your psi is
not turned up too high. Recommend 100 to 300 psi
*Turn down the motor speed rpm.

3. Leaving carpet too wet.

*Make sure felt vacuum seal is not worn or torn.
*Turn down psi.
*Make slower vacuum only dry pass. *Turn down motor speed
during dry pass. *Check to make sure your vacuum system is
working properly and the filters in your extractor are not clogged
with carpet lint. * Make sure top plate of cleaning head black foam
gasket is aligned properly with vacuum slots, *Check vacuum on
your extractor for full power.

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WARRANTY

Rotovac Corporation products are warranted to be free of defects in material for 1
year as noted below:

During this warranty period, we will repair or replace, at our sole option, free of
charge, any parts shown to be defective in either material or workmanship. Said
parts must be returned with postage or freight pre-paid. Specific parts, such as
switches, vacuum motors, pumps, fittings, etc., are also warranted for a period of 1
year from date of original purchase.

This warranty is for replacement of defective parts or workmanship only. IT DOES
NOT PROVIDE FOR REPLACEMENT OF COMPLETE UNITS DUE TO
DEFECTIVE PARTS. It does NOT cover normal wear items such as hoses, power
cords, bumpers, carbon brushes, gaskets, etc., which require replacement as a result
of ordinary usage. Also, failures caused by abuse, neglect, alterations or operation
contrary to manufacturer's recommendations are not warranted.

Replacement parts are warranted only for the remainder of the original warranty
period.

This warranty does not cover labor or other charges in connection with replacement
parts. NO LOCAL SERVICE OR REPAIR CHARGES ARE ALLOWED UNLESS
PRIOR AUTHORIZATION IS OBTAINED.

There are no other warranties, expressed or implied, made with respect to this
equipment. The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for damages resulting
from the use or misuse of this equipment. NOTE: This warranty is not transferable.

Rotovac Corporation

17905 Bothell Everett Hwy

Mill Creek, Washington 98012

Ph. [phone] Fax [phone]

http://www.Rotovac.com

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