0 storage and freeze protection continued – Sandia 12-Gallon, 1200 PSI Hard Surface Extractor User Manual

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(26) 1200 PSI Hard Surface Extractor

1200 PSI Hard Surface Extractor (15)

4.5 Connection of Auto-Dump Hose Continued

If not using the auto-dump feature, the auto-dump hose does not need to be connected.

When the recovery tank fills during cleaning, the float ball assembly in the vacuum inlet

filter will rise and will automatically shut-off the vacuum air flow to prevent the recovery

tank from overfilling and waste from getting into the vacuums. When this occurs:
• Immediately turn OFF the vacuum switches.
• Drain the recovery tank. Turn OFF the pump switch while draining the tank. Turn

pump switch back ON upon resumption of cleaning.

• Close the dump valve and turn the vacuum switches back ON when ready to resume

cleaning.

If the auto-dump or vacuum shut-off is not working properly, refer to the “Trouble

Shooting Guide” section or contact your distributor for advice or assistance.

4.6 Adjusting the Pressure

When the high pressure solution pump is on and primed, pressure will show on the gauge

only while the tool is being sprayed. When the tool is sprayed, the gauge will display the

pressure being delivered to the tool. When the tool is not being sprayed, the gauge will

return to zero.
• To decrease the pressure, turn the black knob on the pressure regulator to the left

(counter-clockwise).

• To increase pressure, turn the black knob on the pressure regulator to the right

(clockwise).

• To adjust pressure to your tool and surface requirements: spray the tool; check the

pressure on the gauge; re-adjust as needed to set the machine at the desired pressure;

choose the pressure setting that best meets your type of cleaning.

Float Assembly
Part No. 80-0012

Drain Recovery Tank

7.0 Storage and Freeze Protection Continued

Recommended Procedure for Storage

• In a separate container, mix 1/2-gallon of water with 1/2-gallon of automotive radiator

antifreeze (ethylene glycol type). Mix well and pour into the solution tank.

• Connect the pressure hose to the female quick disconnect (QD) on the front of the

machine. Insert an open-ended male QD into the female QD on the end of the pressure

hose.

• When primed, turn down the pressure to 100 PSI.
• Disconnect the open-ended QD and connect the solution hose to the male QD at the

auto-fill/chemical feed connection. CAUTION: applying high pressure (over 100 PSI)

to the chemical feed system will damage the mechanism.

• With the chemical feed supply tube at the bottom of the solution tank, turn on the

pump and allow to circulate for 10 minutes. Check to make sure the chemical supply

tube is drawing the antifreeze solution. This will introduce antifreeze into the chemical

feed system.

• Disconnect the solution hose from the chemical feed and allow the system to bypass

for 10 minutes. This will work antifreeze into the pressure gauge.

• Attach and wands and hand tools that will also be stored with the Hard Surface

Extractor. Open the valve for 30 seconds, directing the spray to the solution tank.

Disconnect the hose and with the valve open and the jets pointing down, depress the

dimple on the male QD. This will drain the solution out of the tool. Drain thoroughly

before storing.

• Turn off the pump and disconnect all hoses and tools. Vacuum out the solution tank

and thoroughly drain the recovery tank and vacuum hose.

The auto-dump pump-out does not require freeze protection as long as the recovery

tank is completely drained and allowed to thoroughly dry.
To return to service, flush the pressure system by repeating the above steps, using

fresh water in place of antifreeze.

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