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Karcher 1.008-051.0 Operating Instructions Manual

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    Model: brc 46/38 c (115v) 1.008-051.0 operating instructions (eng) read these instructions before using the machine. 86306850 – a 12/27/07.

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    Machine data log/overview brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 1 model: date of purchase: serial number: sales representative: address: phone number:.

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    Table of contents brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 2 machine data log/overview. ............................... 1 table of contents................................................. 2 how to use this manual how to use this manual........................................ 1-1 safety important safety instru...

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    How to use this manual brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 1-1 this manual contains the following sections: - how to use this manual - safety - operations - maintenance - parts list the how to use this manual section will tell you how to find important information for ordering correct repair parts. Parts ...

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    Safety instructions brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 2-1 important safety instructions when using an electrical appliance, basic precaution must always be followed, including the following: read all instructions before using this machine. This machine is for commercial use. To reduce the risk of fire, ...

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    Hazard intensity level brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 2-2 the following symbols are used throughout this guide as indicated in their descriptions: hazard intensity level there are three levels of hazard intensity identified by signal words -warning and caution and for safety. The level of hazard inte...

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    Grounding instructions brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 2-3 this product is for commercial use only. Electrical: in the usa this machine operates on a standard 15 amp 115v, 60 hz, a.C. Power circuit . The amp, hertz, and voltage are listed on the data label found on each machine. Using voltages above o...

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    Technical specifications brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 3-1 power type electrical: 115 v, 15 a, 60 hz electric vacuum motor: (1) –3 stage, 1 hp, 99 cfm (2.80 cubic meters/min.) waterlift –117” (297cm) brush: (1) 18” (45.7 cm.) solution pump: 100 psi, diaphragm style, internal bypass solution capacity...

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    Controls/component locations brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 3-2 1. Main handle. Used to pull and maneuver machine. 2. Handle adjustment. Used to adjust height of handle. 3. Electrical cord. 4. Pump switch. Turns on pump and enables spray. 5. Brush/spray switch. Turns on brush motor and activates elec...

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    Controls/component locations brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 3-3 1. Solution accessory tool hookup. Used for various auxiliary cleaning tools. 2. Vacuum hose door. Used to connect various auxiliary 1 ½ inch cleaning tool vacuum hoses. 3. Brush height adjustment. Used to regulate brush height from stor...

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    Controls/component locations brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 3-4 1. Solution intake cover. 2. Vacuum intake cover. 3. Float shut-off. 4. Clean-out opening. 5. Pour spout. 6. Lift handle. 2 1 3 4 5 6 6.

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    Filling operations brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 3-5 filling the solution tank note: use clean bucket of water to fill solution tank do not put defoamer, solvents, spotter or prespray chemicals in the solution tank. Do not allow water to spill into vacuum motor inlet. Dry spillage from top of soluti...

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    Operations brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 3-6 remove electrical cord and literature from recovery tank. Fill solution tank (see filling instructions page 3-5). Adjust brush to proper setting. Note: for good operation the brush must skim the carpet. If circuit breaker trips raise brush to prevent dama...

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    Operations brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 3-7 lower machine to floor. Adjust handle to comfortable operating position. Tip machine back by main handle to move to starting point. Step 5 step 6 step 7 intermittent continuous select intermittent or continuous switch setting to turn on brush and start so...

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    Cleaning procedure brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 3-8 push down on handle to raise vacuum shoe and brush before moving to the next cleaning pass. Overlap brush contact area approximately 1inch. During operation, observe the following: the fb10 is equipped with clear internal covers to facilitate oper...

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    Cleaning procedure brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 3-9 to speed drying, use a ab84 fan. Empty recovery tank by releasing dump hose. Use a hose with cold water to clean out the recovery tank. Also drain solution tank after each use. Step 7 step 8 after cleaning, turn off all controls, return brush to s...

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    Accessory tool usage brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 3-10 lift door on front of vacuum shoe and insert 1 ½ inch hose cuff into hole. Squeeze handle on accessory tool to begin cleaning. Step 3 step 4 step 1 step 2 use only one of the following acceptable accessory tools. 86000020 – prv no. Ht 86041150 ...

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    Maintenance brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 4-1 periodic maintenance twice a month, flush a white vinegar solution (one quart vinegar to two gallons of water) or anti-browning solution (mixed as directed) through the extractor. This will prevent build-up of alkaline residue in the system. If spray jet...

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    Maintenance brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 4-2 ! Warning: only qualified maintenance personnel are to perform the following repairs. Vacuum motor replacement 1. Turn off all switches and unplug machine. 2. Remove recovery tank. 3. Remove the (2) screws that fasten the solution tank to the frame, and ...

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    Maintenance brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 4-3 ! Warning: solution pump replacement 1. Turn off all switches and unplug the machine. 2. Remove recovery tank. 3. Remove the (2) screws that fasten the solution tank to the frame, and tilt tank back to expose the inside of the frame. 4. Remove solution h...

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    Maintenance brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 4-4 ! Warning: belt replacement 1. Turn off all switches and unplug machine. 2. Remove recovery tank and brush. 3. Remove the (2) screws that fasten the solution tank to the frame, and tilt tank back to expose the inside of the frame. 4. Loosen the (4) screw...

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    Wiring diagram brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 4-5 86268450 prv no. 88332 86268830 prv no. 88636 86268900 prv no. 88655 86268830 prv no. 88636 86004480 prv no. 41353.

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    Troubleshooting chart brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 4-6 problem cause solution is the cord plugged in. Plug in cord. Circuit breaker tripped in building. Reset breaker faulty switch. Call for service. No power, nothing runs faulty power cord or pigtail. Call for service. Vacuum circuit breaker tripp...

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    Frame assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-1 7 15 11 28 5 22 2 30 19 18 4 6 14 20 16 27 25 8 12 21 24 13 3 9 26 a b 29 (see pg. 5-13) c (see pg. 5-9) 17 10 31 23 1.

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    Frame assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-2 ref part no. Prv no. Qty description serial no. From notes: 1 86272160 66052 1 pin, roll 1/8” x 1.0”l 2 86003620 34341 1 frame 3 86004340 39528 1 hose asm, 1.5 blk vac x 15.5 4 86001660 41236 2 hubcap, 5/8" shaft 5 86238820 41351 1 harness, main 6 862...

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    Brush assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-3 31 25 29 30 18 38 39 16 30 34 17 20 37 26 24 11 8 15 3 26 19 6 21 35 28 29 25 17 32 23 14 30 22 4 27 1 16 7 10 12 13 25 40 41 42 43 36 33 2 9 5.

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    Brush assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-4 ref part no. Prv no. Qty description serial no. From notes: 1 86000730 03110 1 axle, roller 2 86228890 09137 2 bearing, r6 3/8 id 3 86000900 09019 2 bearing, 1.125odx.500idx.375 4 86001100 11045 1 belt, 180j6 micro-v 5 86164750 47416 ref kit, brng/adp...

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    Pump assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-5 3 4 13 10 16 6 5 11 15 19 18 1 20 7 16 8 21 17 9 2 14 12 25 23 24 26 20 27 17 22 28 26.

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    Pump assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-6 ref part no. Prv no. Qty description serial no. From notes: 1 86002470 22072 1 coupling, 1/4 anchor w/1" hex 2 86002480 22090 2 connector, 1/8fpt x 1/4 tubeqc 3 86003470 31072 1 elbow, swivel, 1/4mptx1/4tube 4 86003490 31074 1 elbow, swivel, 3/8mptx3/8...

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    Vacuum shoe assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-7 7 10 7 5 11 11 6 8 3 9 1 4 2 12.

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    Vacuum shoe assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-8 ref part no. Prv no. Qty description serial no. From notes: 1 86227350 05016 4 arm, vac shoe parallel 2 86234760 27674 1 cover, accessory port 3 86005810 57245 4 nut, 1/4-20 hex nylock ss 4 86006790 70351 2 scr, 10-32 x 3/8 hhtr w/star 5 8627512...

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    Control panel assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-9 1 3 2 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 19 18 20 c 21 22 23 (see pg. 5-13).

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    Control panel assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-10 ref part no. Prv no. Qty description serial no. From notes: 1 86001240 14020 1 terminal block, 115v (3-4-3) 2 86001980 14700 1 breaker, 15a 250vac 50vdc 3 86230210 14832 1 breaker, 6a vde circuit 4 86002010 14942 2 boot, 3/8 circuit breaker 5...

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    Handle assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-11 3 4 19 15 10 8 14 2 9 17 22 11 21 16 1 7 6 23 18 20 13 12 5 5.

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    Handle assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-12 ref part no. Prv no. Qty description serial no. From notes: 1 86227650 03109 1 axle, handle 2 86233240 20084 2 clamp, handle lock 3 86234110 23086 1 cord set,14/3 sjtw-a x 50' ylw 4 86198480 27371 2 clip, power cord 5 86010800 87189 7 washer, .2idx....

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    Solution tank assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-13 6 27 16 4 *17 11 15 20 7 3 13 16 10 1 9 a b d (see pg. 5-1) (see pg. 5-1) (see pg. 5-9) 29 30 31 32 18 19 27 16 28 26 18 25 8 2 12 24 14 5 21 23 7 22.

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    Solution tank assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-14 ref part no. Prv no. Qty description serial no. From notes: 1 86233140 20041 2 clamp, 2.0" worm gear 2 86233150 20042 1 clamp, 3/8 hose (d-slot) 3 86003080 27809 1 cover, vac motor 4 86003090 27810 1 cover, belt 5 86235500 31081 1 elbow, 3/8 ...

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    Recovery tank assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-15 16 7 e 15 5 6 9 10 1 11 2 12 14 12 4 e 8 17 13 3.

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    Recovery tank assembly brc 46/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-16 ref part no. Prvno. Qty description serial no. From notes: 1 86002400 20064 1 clamp, 2.0" worm gear x .312 2 86233140 20041 1 clamp, 2.0" worm gear 3 86306810 - 1 tank, brc 46/38 c recovery 4 86003110 27816 2 cover, rec. Tank 5 86235280 28060...

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    Suggested spare parts brc 48/38 c 86306850 12/27/07 5-17 part no. Prv no. Description serial # from notes: 86001140 12514 brush, 15l x 3.38od 86001100 11045 belt, 180j6 micro-v 86000900 09019 bearing, 1.125odx.500idx.375 86004570 44067 jet body, mini promax body 86241680 44073 jet, mini promax 9503 ...