Tornado P15 94230, P15 94231 Operation & Maintenance Manual

£

Tornado

Operation & Maintenance Manual

For Commercial Use Only

TORNADO INDUSTRIES

7401 W. LAWRENCE AVENUE

CHICAGO, IL 60706

[phone] FAX [phone]

www.tornadovac.com

¤2007 Tornado All rights reserved.

WET/DRY VACUUM

MODEL P15

MODELS

94230 & 94231

1

NOTES

2

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Warranty Instructions…………………………….. 3
Safety Instructions…………………………………4
Grounding Instructions…………………………… 5
General Instructions……………………………….6-8
Troubleshooting……………………………………9

Tornado® Standard Warranty Program*

10 Years:

Warranties do not cover

components subject to

normal wear or abuse and

misuse, and have other

limitations not specified

here. For full details ,

contact your Authorized

Tornado Distributor, Service

Center, or the Tornado

Technical Service

Department.

Tornado sales and service

representatives are not

authorized to waive or alter

the terms of this warranty,

or to increase the

obligations of Tornado

under the warranty.

All plastic tanks and

rotationally-molded bodies

1) 5)

2 Year:

Parts on all Tornado and Tornado/Karcher cleaning

equipment

1) 2) 3) 5)

1 Year:

Labor on all Tornado and Tornado/Karcher

cleaning equipment

2) 5)

1 Year:

Warranty on batteries and chargers, one year pro-

rated.

* Effective January 1st, 2004. Terms subject to change without notice.

1. Windshear™ Blower-Dryer, Insulation Blowers, T191, T201, CV 30, CV 38, CW 50, CW 100, Pro PAC Vacs, Duo­Upright 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
are 24 months parts/12 months’ labor OR

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.

1000 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Warranties on the 75/140 & 90/140

1,000 hours of operation whichever comes first.

3

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:

Do not leave machine unattended when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
changing pads or attempting any maintenance or
adjustment. If handle switch lever is activated
accidentally, high starting torque will cause
machine to move and may cause damage or
injury.

Do not put hands under base - rotating parts
could cause injury. Always keep hands feet and
loose fitting clothing away from moving parts to
prevent possible injuries. Use care to keep
electrical supply cable from contacting moving
parts, such as floor brushes or pads.

To avoid electrical shock, Use indoors only. Do
not use outdoors and do not expose to rain.

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

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

Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If
machine is not working properly, if it was
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.

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. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug not the cord. Do not
handle plug or machine with wet hands.

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

Turn off all controls before unplugging.

Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See
Grounding Instructions.

Risk of explosion:

explosive mixture of fine dust and air. Use this
machine only in a well-ventilated area, free from
any flame or match. Do not use machine in areas
where flammable and/or explosive vapors or
dusts are present. To avoid fires do not use with
a flammable or combustible liquid to clean a floor.

Make sure voltage and frequency at the wall
receptacle correspond with that indicated on
nameplate before plugging in machine. A 20­amp circuit is recommended. Right or left switch
levers will independently operate the motor.

Never use a device to lock the switch lever in the
“ON” position.

Use only a 12 Ga. three-wire extension cable,
which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3­prong receptacles that accept the plug of the
machine.

Do not add weight to this machine - this will upset
the balance and may cause motor overload.

Do not hop the brush or pad holder onto the
machine.

Floor sanding can result in

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

4

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

G

N

D

X

A

R

M

W

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 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 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 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in sketch A. A temporary adapter
that looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B
and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole
receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The temporary
adapter should be used only until a qualified
electrician can install a properly grounded outlet
(sketch A). The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like extending from the adapter must be connected
to a permanent ground such as a properly

grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter
is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.

Note: In Canada, the use of a
temporary adapter is not permitted by
the Canadian Electrical Code.

GROUNDIN

OUTLET

ETALSCRE

GROUNDING PI

GROUNDE
OUTLET BO

SKETCH A

SKETCH B

SKETCH C

DAPTE

5

WHEN THE MACHINE IS DELIVERED

Check the carton carefully for signs of rough handling. Remove the machine from the carton and look for concealed
damage. If the machine is damaged, notify the carrier immediately and request an inspection. Be sure to keep the
carton, packing inserts, packing lists, and carrier’s receipt until the inspector has verified your claim.

BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE

Read the manual carefully and completely before attempting to operate the unit. This manual has important information
for the use and safe operation of the machine. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT
IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. Keep this manual on file and handy. This machine will
assure years of satisfactory service if operated and maintained according to recommendations in the manual. If
additional information is needed, please contact your local distributor or write to:

TORNADO INDUSTRIES

7401 W. LAWRENCE AVE.

CHICAGO, IL 60706

708/867-5100

1-800-VACUUMS

FAX: [phone]

All information and specifications printed in the manual and parts list are current at the time of printing. However,
because of Tornado’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time
without notice.

WARRANTY

To protect your investment, promptly fill out the
required information on the warranty card that

comes with the unit and mail it back to

Tornado Industries

Note: Service repair and warranty work

is not normally handled at the factory.

WARNING

The machine was designed for use on floors as per instructions

and recommendations written in this manual. Any deviation from its proper use or purpose and the

consequential damage that may occur is the sole responsibility of the end user.

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS

x You must be trained in the operation of this

machine before use. Please read this
manual carefully and obtain operation
instructions from your safety director or your
authorized Tornado distributor.

x Always operate this machine with all of the

cable removed from the handle. Failure to do
so will upset the precision balance of the
machine.

x Do not use the Floor Machine for scarifying

or sanding.

x Care should be taken to keep cable away

from rotating brush.

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

WILL VOID THE WARRANTY

x Do not attempt to repair warranted

machines. All repairs must be done by a
qualified and authorized repair center. Non
warranted repairs will be billed back to the
owner of the unit.

x Do not use any replacement parts except

those specified in the parts list. Unauthorized
parts could cause the unit to malfunction and
will void the warranty.

6

7

8

9