Tornado
Operation & Maintenance Manual
For Commercial Use Only
TORNADO INDUSTRIES
7401 W. LAWRENCE AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60706
(708) 867-5100 FAX (708) 867-6968
www.tornadovac.com
Marathon 2000 Forward Only Extractor
CATALOG NO.
98190 (115V, 60 HZ)
For parts list see L8190GHP
Effective 12/19/2005
L8190GH Revised 12/05 ¤2006 Tornado Industries All rights reserved.
Write your machine’s serial number here:_________________________________
This illustrated instruction book covers:
CATALOG NO.
SERIES
SIZE
CAPACITY
VOLTS
AMPS
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Warranty 4
Safety Instructions 5
Preparation & General Precautions 6
Cleaning Tips 9
Machine Specifications 11
Operation Instructions 12
Maintenance Issues 14
Troubleshooting Table 16
98190
H
22”
20 Gal.
115V
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Thank you for choosing Tornado products. We are proud to offer the most
complete line of commercial and industrial cleaning equipment in the industry.
Our reputation for quality, innovation and durability is unsurpassed.
* Effective January 1 st, 2005. Terms subject to change without notice.
1) Windshear™ Blower-Dryer, Insulation Blowers, T191, T201, T12/1, CV 30, CV 38, CW 50, CW
100, Pro PAC Vacs, Duo-Upright Carpetkeepers™, and all chargers are warranted for 1 (one)
year for both parts and labor.
2) Warranties on all riding sweepers including the ICC1, KM 100/100 R, KMR 1250, and KMR
1700 are 24 months parts/6 months labor OR 1000 hours of operation, whichever comes
first. Warranties on the 75/140 & 90/140 are 24 months parts/12 months’ labor OR 1,000
hours of operation whichever comes first.
3) All non-wear item parts purchased after warranty expiration are warranted for 90 days.
4) Warranty starts from the date of sale to the consumer or, at Tornado’s discretion, 6 months
after dealer purchased the unit from Tornado, whichever comes first.
Note: Tornado, The Latest Dirt, Floorkeeper, Carpetkeeper, Carpetrinser, Carpetrinser/Dryer,
Headmaster, Taskforce, PAC-VAC, T-Lite, Glazer, Windshear, Max-Vac, CV 30, CV 38, and
Trot-Mop are trademarks of Tornado Industries.
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Chicago area: (708) 867-5100
Fax: (708) 867-6968
7401 W. Lawrence Avenue
Chicago, IL 60706
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR COMMERCIAL USE
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS 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. Use indoors only. Do not use outdoors and do not expose to rain.
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 this manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
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. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline or
use in areas where they may be present.
14. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
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