Clarke TFC 400 Manuel utilisateur

OPERATOR MANUAL

Clarke MODEL 56380773

11/09 Rev C Document Number 56380889

TFC 400

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is only suitable for commercial use, for example, in hotels, schools, hospitals,

factories, shops, and ofﬁces other than normal residential housekeeping purposes.

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:

• Always use the power cord that comes with the machine and includes a GFCI (Ground

Fault Circuit Interrupter). Never use the machine without connecting to power through a

GFCI.

• Do not leave the machine when it is plugged in. Unplug the unit from the outlet when not

in use and before servicing.

• To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain or snow. Store and use indoors.

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

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

attachments.

• Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is not working as it should, has

been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

• Do not pull by the cord, use the cord as a handle, damage the cord, or allow the cord or the

machine near heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the cord end.

• Do not handle the plug, the cord, or the machine with wet hands.

• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of

dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air ﬂow.

• Keep loose clothing, hair, ﬁngers, and all parts of your body away from the openings and

moving parts.

• Do not pick-up anything that is burning or smoking, or any health endangering dusts.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Always use chemicals with a pH between 4 and 12, and never introduce the chemicals in

the tank. Always use the chemical siphoning system.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up ﬂammable or combustible liquids, and do not use in any areas where

these may be present.

• If foam or liquid comes out with the vacuum exhaust, switch the power off immediately.

Verify that there are not foreign objects from preventing the ﬂoat ball from moving freely.

Contact Clarke if the problem persists.

• Liquid ejected at the spray nozzle could be dangerous as a result of its temperature,

pressure, or chemical content.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION

This manual will help you to get the most from your Clarke All Purpose Cleaner. Read it thoroughly

before operating the machine.

This product is intended for commercial use only.

PARTS AND SERVICE

Repairs, when required, should be performed by Clarke service personnel using original replacement

parts and accessories. Call Clarke for repair parts or service.

Please specify the Model and Serial number when calling about your machine.

NAME PLATE

The model and serial number of your machine are shown on the Name Plate on the machine.

This information is needed when ordering parts for the machine.

Use the space below to note the model and serial numbers of your machine.

MODEL NUMBER/NAME: __________________________________________________

SERIAL NUMBER: ________________________________________________________

NAMEAND PHONE NUMBER OF YOUR DISTRIBUTOR: ______________________________

UNPACKING

When the machine arrives, carefully inspect the shipping carton and the machine for damage. If

damage is evident, save the shipping carton so that it can be inspected by the carrier.

Contact the Clarke customer service department immediately to ﬁle a freight damage claim.

DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS SECTION

IMPROPER USE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY

• Always use a defoamer when foaming occurs to prevent vacuum motor damage.

• To keep ﬁttings, pumps, and lines from damage during freezing conditions, use RV anti-freeze in

the pump or keep the machine inside heated areas.

• Do not let the pump run dry.

• All chemicals should be added through the feed system and NOT in the tank.

• All extension cords must have a rating of at least 12/3 (12 gauge cord). Extension cords should

be no longer than 50 feet. Replace the plug immediately if the ground prong becomes damaged

or is broken off.

• DO NOT use water heated to greater than 120 °F (50 °C).

KNOW YOUR MACHINE DESCRIPTIONS

Operator Handle (1): Operator holds onto this handle to move the machine from one location to

another.

Solution Tank Lid (2): This lid screws off so the tank can be ﬁlled. The solution ﬁll hose is

tethered to the lid, and hangs inside the arm of the Operator Handle.

Tools & Accessories (3): Various accessories can be stored on the machine.

Basket (4): This lift-off carrying basket sits on top of the round lid on the Recovery tank.

Recovery Hose (5): Waste water is picked-up through this hose.

Chemical Container Holders (6): Two molded-in bottle holders for chemical jugs.

Spray Hose (7): This hose delivers water from the machine to the cleaning tool.

Drain Hose (8): This hose is used to empty the recovery tank. NOTE: hold the end of the hose

above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled ﬂow of waste water when you

remove the cap, then lower the hose slowly to control the rate of discharge.

Quick Disconnect (9): Point of attachment for the Spray Hose (7).

Switch Plate (10): The machine’s on/off switches for the vacuum and for the pump are located

here and this is where the valve to change chemical feeds is located.

Castors and Wheels (11): Castors pivot for ease of steering, and large back wheels make it

easy to roll the machine from location to location.

Switch Plate (10): The machine’s on/off switches for the vacuum and for the pump are located

here and this is where the valve to change chemical feeds is located.

Power Cord (12): The 25 ft. power cord connects to a power cord pigtail on the rear of the

machine.

KNOW YOUR SWITCH PLATE

Vacuum Switch (1): turns on the vacuum motor.

Chemical Valve (2): switches between the two chemical containers. When the selector is pointed

straight down, the valve is off and neither chemical is selected. When the selector is pointed

directly towards one or the other symbols, that chemical is selected.

Solution Pump Switch (3): turns on the solution pump.

Quick Connect (4): this is where solution comes out of the machine and the attachment point for

the solution hose.

METERING TIPS

The chemical metering tips allow you to select the ratio of chemical to water, as the water ﬂows out

of the machine. Insert the correct metering tip for the desired mixture into the chemical siphon tube.

METERING TIPS

COLOR HOLE SIZE MIX RATIO FLOW RATE

Orange 0.007 1 oz : 128 oz 1.0 oz/gal

Pink 0.012 1 oz : 64 oz 2.5 oz/gal

Dark Green 0.014 1 oz : 50 oz 3.0 oz/gal

Yellow 0.016 1 oz : 32 oz 5.0 oz/gal

Light Blue 0.020 1 oz : 20 oz 6.0 oz/gal

Burgundy 0.022 1 oz : 15 oz 9.0 oz/gal

Black 0.048 1 oz : 5 oz 20 oz/gal

OPERATION

1) Insert the appropriate metering tips into the chemical feed lines (see illustration, page 5).

2) Fill the holding tank with warm water (not exceeding 120 °F). Do not add any chemical to

the tank.

3) Prepare the area for cleaning by emptying waste receptacles, clearing debris, removing

paper products, blowing out vents, and sweeping ﬂoors.

4) Connect the 25 ft power cord to the pig-tail on the rear of the machine. Test the GFCI on

the power cord before each use. Plug the GFCI protected power cord into an outlet.

5) PRIME THE PUMP: Attach the priming hose to the outlet quick disconnect and place the

open end of the hose into the recovery tank. Turn on the pump and let it run until the pump

is completely primed (no visible air in the water stream). Turn the pump off.

NOTE: prime the machine before you place the chemical feed tubes into chemical

containers.

6) Disconnect the priming hose and attach the solution hose to the quick disconnect.

7) Attach the spray gun to the other end of the solution line.

8) Place chemicals in the molded-in chemical bottle containers on the rear of the machine.

Insert one of the feed lines into one of the chemical containers. Secure the line by screwing

on the cap. The chemical will feed from which ever container the selector valve on the switch

plate is turned towards and when the gun is used in the low pressure setting. Use chemicals

with a pH of between 4 and 12. Never add chemicals to the clean water tank.

9) Set the spray gun to low pressure by sliding the pressure selector forward (low pressure

= forward; high pressure = back).

10) Turn on the pump switch (push button) and spray through the gun for a few seconds to ﬁll

the line with solution.

11) Apply the chemical to the walls and ﬁxtures from the bottom up. Spray the ﬂoor last as you

work your way out of the room.

12) Allow the chemical to work for the proper amount of dwell time, according to the chemical

manufacturer’s directions.Agitate heavily soiled areas with a scrub brush.

13) Turn off the chemical injector valve by turning the selector to the down position.

14) Set the spray gun to high pressure and rinse the area from the top down.

15) Connect the vacuum hose, attach the squeegee, and turn on the vacuum (rocker switch).

16) Squeegee off the mirrors, pick up the liquid off the ﬂoor with the ﬂoor tool. If you have the

optional blow dry hose, use it to dry the ﬁxtures.

17) Drain the recovered water into a utility sink or toilet. NOTE: Keep the top of the drain hose

higher than the water level in the tank to avoid uncontrolled discharge of water when you

open the cap on the hose.

CAUTION

To avoid vacuum motor damage, always use a defoamer any time foam is present. Before you

turn on the vacuum always make sure the ﬁlter screen on the ball ﬂoat is clean and that the ball

can travel freely.

RE-PRIMING THE PUMP

If the pump looses prime between jobs, follow the instructions to PRIME THE PUMP, above. If

that doesn’t get water ﬂowing, put the priming hose into the vacuum inlet hose barb and cover the

rest of the space around the priming hose with your hand. Turn on the vacuum (with the pump

also running) and let the suction of the vacuum assist in getting water into the pump.

TFC-400

11-04-09

56380773

23B

PART LIST

ITEM PART No. QTY DESCRIPTION

1 56380907 1 Lid and gasket, recovery tank

2 56380780 1 Hose kit, drain, priming and vac inlet

3 56380782 1 Hose kit, water inlet and chemical metering

4 56380774 1 Power cord, 25 ft, with GFCI

5 56380783 1 Pig Tail, for Power cord, with cord retainer

6 56380909 1 Vacuum motor kit, with gasket and hose

7 56380912 1 Tank, Recovery, complete

8 56380924 1 Vacuum inlet kit

9 56380919 1 Switch plate kit, complete

10 56380939 1 Switch kit, three switches

11 56380930 1 Pallet, component mounting, empty *

12 56380793 1 Lid, with ﬁll hose, holding tank/base

13 56380843 1 Fasteners kit

14 56380841 1 Lid and ring, 4”

15 56380923 1 Pump and motor, 400 psi, complete

16 56380908 1 Motor, DC, pump drive

17 56380902 1 Pump, 400 psi, complete, no motor

18 56380929 1 Filter, pump in-line, with hoses

19 56380805 1 Hose, vacuum, 25 ft, complete with cuffs

20 56380787 1 Quick disconnect kit, with washers

21 56380934 1 Grommets and foam

22 56380797 1 Cap, drain, and brass ﬁtting

23 56380798 1 Castor kit

23B 56380894 1 Castor/Squeegee mounting plate

24 56380935 1 Holding tank/base

25 56380799 1 Wheel kit

26 56380925 1 Pressure regulator, for 400 psi pump

27 56380913 1 Chemical Injector and Metering Tip kit

28 56380940 1 Gun sleeve and gaskets

29 56380941 1 Seals and rivets, for switch plate

MISCELLANEOUS PARTS

56380921 Label kit, “TFC 400” & warning

*56380928 Pallet assembly with components, complete

REV C 11-2009

TOOLS

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

1 56380856 Mop frame

2 56380857 Mop, microﬁber, package of six

3 56380888 Squeegee assembly, 24”

4 56209089 Squeegee assembly, 30”

5 56380871 Mount assembly, mechanical, for squeegee head

6 56380877 Blower hose assembly, with nozzle

Tool Kit, standard, complete -- # 56380937

1 56380854 Squeegee, hand-held, 12”

2 56380853 Handle, 12”, for hand squeegee

3 56380838 Solution hose, complete, 25 ft

4 56380855 Brush, dual surface, polypropylene

5 56108027 Wand, two-piece, snap ﬁt

6 56108028 Squeegee,14’, for ﬂoor

7 56108072 Spray gun, complete

8 56380802 Metering tip kit, two each of seven sizes

9 56108024 Priming hose assembly, for 400 psi pump

10 56380852 Handle, black, 54”

11 56380805 Recovery hose, 25 ft

12 56380938 Tote box

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

ITEM DAILY WEEKLY QUARTERLY YEARLY

Flush chemical lines

Check/clean vac inlet ﬁlter

Clean solution ﬁlter

Check vacuum motor airways

Check pump for leaks

Check vacuum motor brushes *

* Have Clarke check the carbon brushes once a year or after about 500 hours of operation.

2-stage, 8 amp

97”

100 CFM

Rotationally molded polyethylene

20 gallon

13 gallon

400 psi

25 feet

38.5 inches

21.25 inches

34 inches

92 lbs

MAINTENANCE

1) Use only approved chemicals at the recommended mix ratios. All chemicals

should be added through the feed system and NOT added directly to the water in

the solution tank to prevent possible damage to the pump, seals, or other

components.

2) For optimum performance, ﬂush the Chemical Feed lines after every job by

replacing the chemical containers with containers of clear water and spraying

through the gun until the ﬂuid stream is clear. See the Maintenance Schedule,

below.

3) The pump seals and/or valves in the high pressure pumps may need to be

replaced after about 1000 hours of use, if the pump begins to loose

performance or to leak. The pressure regulator valve may need to be when a drop

in the spraying pressure at the tool is apparent.

4) If the 4”, clear lid is removed from the top of the base (solution tank), you will

need to apply a silicone sealant to the threads when you reinstall the lid to seal for

vacuum leaks.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Vacuum motor:

Water lift:

Air ﬂow:

Tank constructions:

Solution tank capacity:

Recovery tank: capacity:

Application ﬂow:

Vac & Solution hose length:

Power cord:

Height:

Width:

Length:

Machine weight:

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