Windsor ECS, EPB Instruction Manual

POWER BRUSH

ESCORT

115V

(OBS)

Page

1

of

8

Models

ESWEPB

1

INDUSTRIES,

INC.,

1351

W.

Stanford

Ave.,

Enalewood,

CO

80110

USA

@

303/762-1800

FAX

303/762-0817

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2

of

8

POWER

BRUSH

ESCORT

115V

(OBS)

INSPECTION

Carefuii un ack and inspect your

ex

-

tractor

kr

slippin damage. Each unit

is operated and

tforoughiy inspected

before ship ing and any damage is the

responsibil&

01

the carrier who should

be notified immediately.

ELECTRICAL

This extractor o erates on a standard

15

amp,

115

VOIPAC circult: Voltages

below

105

volts

or

above

126

volts could

cause serious damage to motors.

‘230

volt

50

hz model available.

WARNING:

Make sure you are using

the correct voltage as

speclfied on

nameplate before connecting machine
power cord to outlet.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

To protect the operator from electric
shock, this machine must be grounded
while in use. The machine is equipped
with an approved

threeconductor power

cord and three

-

prong grounding type

plug to

fit the proper grounding

t

e

re

-

ceptacle. The vacuum power corJgas a

plug as shown in Fi

.

A.

if a receptacle

connected to the

efectricai ground as

shown in Fi

A

is not available use an

adapter as

88own In Fig.

C.

The

ada ter

must be connected to an

eiectrrcai

ground in the electrical outlet, using

metal screw shown in Fig.

B.

wARN/NG:

To avoid electric shock,

use indoors only.

EXTENSION CORDS

if

an extension cord is used, the wire

size must be at least one

size

iar er

than the ower cord on the machfne

and must

ge

limited to

50

feet in length.

The ESCORT

Is equipped with a

50

ft.

14/3

power cord.

EQUIPMENT SETUP

NOTE:

Attach strain reiieflcord retainer

to power cord.

1.

Make loop in
power cord a
proximately

14’;

rom twist lock

receptacle end.

2

Slide cord loop
through slot in
retainer and over
retainer arm.

Pull

slack cord back
through slot

to

secure.

3.

Plug power cable from machine into

properly grounded

wail outlet.

4.

Using a clean container,

fill

solution
tank with hot water. The maximum

capaclty

of

the ESCORT is 7 gallons.

Mix in a nonfoamlng cleaning con

-

centrate for use in hot water extrac

-

tion machines at the proportions

noted on the container for various

carpet soil conditions.

NOTE:

When using a powder cleaner,

premix with hot water in clean

con-

talner before adding to solution tank.

OPERATING THE ESCORT

NOTE:

Vacuum the car et and make

sure

it is cleared of su&e debris be

-

fore starting the cleaning process.

NOTE:

Pump

Prlmfng:

If the machine

has been in

storage or the pump runs

dry

-

air entrapment within the solution

line can occur. This is alleviated b de

­pressing the tip of the auxiliary nrppie
momentarily while the pump is running.

Depress

plunger with pump running.

I

Hold until pressure begins.

1

1.

Dispense solution

using either

the

continuous flow sw%ch

for

lay open

areas

or

the

intermlttent 8w toh for

amaiier

mom

confined

emas

ObSninR

if mac ine is equipped with ower
brush Switch on

power

brusR,

de

press pedal to

Loww

brush head

8s-

sembly. Waikin backwards move the
machine

over

tie area to k cleaned.

Turn solution

off

about 8 inchw

be

fore the end

of

each

paw

to Insure

ail solution is removed from the car

-

pet. When through oieanlng depress

edai to

Re-

brush head arrembly.

!i

witch

off

vac and brueh ewitches.

WARNING:

Do

not leave power
brush running when machine is not
in cleaning mode. Damage to

carpet

could occur.

2.

As you work, check to

see

if there is
a foam buiidu in the recovery tank.
if there is a

&am buildup, turn the

machine

off

and

add

the recommended
amount of a defoaming solution to
the recovery tank.

NOTE:

Never put defoamer in the

solution tank.

WARNING:

An overflow of foam

into the vacuum intake can damage

the

vac motor. Always

be

aware of
the waste water level in the recovery
tank. When the tank is about

three-

quarters full, turn

off

the machine, re-

move drain hose from keeper and

empty dirty water into bucket

or

floor

drain.

3.

When machine runs out

of

cieanln

solution , turn off the machine an!
refill the solution tank. Turn machine
on and continue cleaning process.

OPERATING THE ESCORT

WITH

ACCESSORY

TOOLS

The ESCORT can easii

be

adapted for

use with

Windsor hanJ tools and floor

tools.

ACCESSORY

TOOL

CARPET

SPRAY

NOTE:

Turn machine off before con

-

necting any accessory tools.

1.

Turn solution control valve from “car-
g.1 spray” to accessory tool.

(See

2

Remove recovery hose from dome
and insert vacuum

hose

for accessory

tool in its place.

3.

Attach solution hose from acco
tool to solution outlet nipple on bax
panel of machine.

4.

Make sure that sufficient amount of
cleaning solution is in solution tank
and that the dome is in place and
ready for operation.

6.

Turn on vacuum and continuous
pump switches.

iagram

3.)

CAUTION:

Do

not switch on

power

brush when using

ESCORT

with

~80ry

tools.

NOTE:

Make sure the soiutlon control

valve

is returned to the “car et

mrav”

wsition

before

usino

dFtT

for &r+t cleaning.

-

WARNING:

Before making any ad

-

justments

or

repairs to the machine

disconnect the

power

cord

from

ekctrka/

source.

1.

Emp unused cieanllrg solution from

soiutlbn tank.

2

inspect and clean filter screen in
solution tank.

3.

Flush pumping system with 1 to

2

gallons

of

clean hot water.

4.

Empty and clean recovery tank with
clean water.

6.

Checkspray
pattern.

jets

daily

for full

6.

Check for and remove any debris or

lint buildup from vac shoe.

7.

On power brueh models

remove

lint

and dirt build

-

up from brush and

housing.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

1.

Twice a month flush a white vinegar
soiution one quart vinegar to one

paiion of hot water) or an anti-brown-

ng solution mixed as directed)

through the

E$CORT. This will help

revent buildup of alkaline residue

P

n system.

2

if spray jete become clogged, remove

the spray tips, wash them throughiy

in vinegar and blow dry.

NOTE

Do

not use pins, wires, etc. to

clean jets as this

will

destroy spray

pattern.

2

POWER BRUSH ESCORT

11

5V

(OBS)

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3

of 8

3.

4.

1.

Remove

(2

tank mounting bolts from

rear

chassls pcinsl. (Refer to Photo

3)

.

Remove recovery tanklvac moto;

if spray jets continue to drip after
solution ump Is turned off, the

so

-

ienoid vate will need cleaning.

(see

MAINTENANCE on Solenoid Valve.) rear chassis panel. assembly.

VACUUM

MOTOR

1.

Remove

(2)

tank mounting bolts from

Periodically inspect ail electrical
cables, filters and connections on
your machine. Because the electrical
cable

will lie on wet carpet at times,

the cable must be well insulated and

cabla connector screws kept tight. if

the cable insulation Is broken or

frayed, repair or replace

it

immediately.

Don't take chances with an electrical

fire or shock.

PROTECT

FROM

FREEZING

if it becomes necessary to store the
machine in temperatures below

40*,

the

pumping

s

stem, valves, etc. must be

rotected Lorn freezin with a methyl

Eydrate (window waster) antifreeze

solution.

NOTE:

Do

not

use

ethylene giycoie

or

cooling system antifreeze.

1.

Add window washer antifreeze to the
solution tank. Turn on pum

until

solution sprays out of jets. d'emove

unused portion of antifreeze from
tank.

MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
FOR

ESCORT AND

ESCORT

wl

POWER

BRUSH

WARNING:

Remove machine power
cord from electrical source before
making any repairs or adjustments to
the machine.

TO ACCESS VAC

MOTOR/

PUMP ASSEMBLY

Remove solution from both tanks.

I.

SOLUTION

TANK

Attach the 4 ft. vac
hose, su plied with machine, to
dome.

Swtch on vac motor and vac

-

uum unused solution into recovery

tank.

2.

RECOVERY TANK

Remove drain

hose from

keeper and empty solution

into bucket

or

floor drain.

2.

Lift up recove tank to access vac

exhause hose.%isconnect hose from
vac motor, motor wire leads and re

-

move tanklvac motor.

2

Remove left wheel to access valve
retaining screws.

6

3.

Remove iniine solenoid valve: Clean,
repair or replace a8 required.

7

4

3.

To inspect motor brushes, remove
brush holder assembly. Brushes
should be replaced when worn to

3/8

inch or after about

250

operating

hours. After second brush

repiace-

ment the armature commutator
should be checked for

pittin and

concentricity.

vac motors can%,

re

-

paired but such repairs should be
made

by

a quaiifled motor repair shop.

NOTE:

When reinstaiiina tanklvac

motor make sure the

vac recovery

hose is routed

ABOVE

exhaust horn

on

vac motor.

SOLENOID VALVE

if the machine contlnues to drlp solution
from manifold after pump is switched

off check for:

(A)

Alkaline build u in

solution lines

(B)

Lint or debris io&d

in solenoid valve.

CAUTION:

When instaiilng

edendd

valve make sure that solution flow
direction as indicated on valve Is
toward

manifold.

PUMP ASSEMBLY

NOTE:

On

power bruah machine removal

of brush

hrads is required to access

pump. (See Power Head Removal)

1.

Remove

(2)

tank mounting bolts from

rear chassis panel.

2

Lay machine on right side and re.
mow

(4)

bolts holding pump mounting

'

date.