Clarke D14 Manuel utilisateur

Form No. 70720A 2/06 Clarke®Printed in the USA

D14 & D18

Upright

Vacuum

Operator's

Manual

READ THIS BOOK

This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this

book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine

couldresultininjurytoyouortootherpersonnel;damagetothemachineortootherpropertycouldoccur

aswell. Youmusthavetrainingintheoperationofthismachinebeforeusingit. Ifyouroperator(s)cannot

read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.

Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes

de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.

All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.

For new books write to: Clarke®, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.

2Clarke®Operator's Manual - D14 & D18

ImportantSafetyInstructions............................................................................................................ 3

Introduction&MachineSpecifications............................................................................................. 7

GroundingInstructions .................................................................................................................... 8

HowToAssembleTheMachine ....................................................................................................... 9

TheControls..................................................................................................................................... 12

HowToOperateTheMachine .......................................................................................................... 14

Maintenance .................................................................................................................................... 15

HowToChangeTheFilterBag ............................................................................................ 15

HowToCleanTheFilterCartridge ....................................................................................... 16

HowToReplaceTheBrush ................................................................................................. 16

HowToChangeTheDriveBelt ............................................................................................ 17

TheVacuumIndicatorLight ................................................................................................. 17

TheCircuitBreaker.............................................................................................................. 17

BrushPerformanceIndicatorLights.................................................................................................. 18

SECTION II Parts and Service Manual

Drawing#1UpperCanisterAssembly ..............................................................................................20

Parts List #1 Upper Canister Assembly............................................................................................ 21

Drawing#2BrushHousingAssembly...............................................................................................22

Parts List #2 Brush Housing Assembly ............................................................................................23

Parts List #3 Hose Wand and Handle Assembly .............................................................................. 24

Table of Contents

Clarke®Operator's Manual - D14 & D18 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA

Forthesafeoperationof thismachine,readand understandalldangers, warningsand

cautions. Look for these symbols:

DANGER: If you do not follow the instructions in a DANGER, severe bodily injury or death can occur to

theoperatorand/orotherpersonnel.

WARNING: If you do not follow the instructions in a WARNING, injury can occur to you or to other

personnel.

CAUTION: If you do not follow the instructions in a CAUTION, damage can occur to the machine.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

1. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. READ THE

INSTRUCTION BOOK.

2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

3. Donotleavevacuumcleanerunattendedwhenpluggedin. Turnofftheswitchandunplugthe

electricalcord when notinuseandbeforeservicing.

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

children.

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

6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has

beendropped, damaged,leftoutdoors,or dropped intowater,returnit toaservicecenter.

7. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull a cord around

sharpedgesorcorners. Donotrunvacuumcleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated

surfaces.

8. Connect toaproperlygroundedoutletonly (refer to GroundingInstructions).

9. Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.

10. Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.

11. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

12. Donot handleplug orvacuumcleanerwithwet hands.

13. 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 airflow.

14. Thisvacuum cleanercreates suctionandcontains arevolving brush. Keephair, loose

clothing,fingers and all parts of bodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.

15. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot

ashes.

4Clarke®Operator's Manual - D14 & D18

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

16. Belt pulleyscan become hotduring normaluse. Toprevent burns,avoid touching thebelt

pulleywhenservicingthedrivebelt.

17. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas

wherethey may bepresent.

18.Unplug the machinebefore servicing thebelt or brush. Thebrush may startsuddenly and

cause injury.

Clarke®Operator's Manual - D14 & D18 7

PowerSupply 120V-60Cycle 120V-60Cycle

230V-50/60Cycle 230V-50/60Cycle

VacuumMotor 1050 Watts 1050 Watts

BrushRPM 4300rpm 4300rpm

Cord 50 ft.3-wire 50ft.3-wire

Wheels(2) 2.7" x 1.25" 2.7" x 1.25"

Wand 21" extends to 33.5" 21" extends to 33.5"

Hose 1.5" x 18.5" 1.5" x 18.5"

extends to 72" extends to 72"

AgitatorBrush ChevronBrushPattern ChevronBrushPattern

CleaningWidth 14" 18"

Filter Bags 6 lt, 2-ply disposable 6 lt, 2-ply disposable

Weight(lesspower

cord) 20 lbs. 20.5 lbs.

ShippingWeight 26 lbs 26.75lbs

VacuumDimensions 10.5 x 14.25 x 46.5 10.5 x 14.25 x 46.5

Warranty OneYear OneYear

Model D14 D18

INTRODUCTION

TheD14andD18areuprightvacuumsforcleaning carpet. Thesemachinesareusedto removedrymaterialfrom

carpet. Thesemachinesareintended for commercial use.

MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS

8Clarke®Operator's Manual - D14 & D18

GROUNDINGINSTRUCTIONS

Preparation:

The following are instructions for connection to the

power supply and the electrical ground.

This machine must be connected to the electrical ground to

protect the operator from electrical shock. The machine has

anapprovedpowercordwith three conductors and a plug

with three terminals. Connect the plug to a receptacle that

has three holes and is connected to the electrical ground.

Thegreen (or green andyellow) conductor in thecord is the

groundwire. Never connect this wireto any terminal other

thantheground pin terminal.

DANGER: Improper connection of

the equipment-grounding conductor can result

in 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 machine is for use on a 110 to 120 VoltAC 60 cycle

electric circuit. Make sure you have the correct frequency

andvoltagebefore connecting the power cordtoanoutlet.

The machine has a plug as shown in figureA.

WARNING: Always use this machine with anAC

three-conductor electrical system connected to

the electrical ground. Replace any worn, cut or

damaged cords. Replace any damaged plugs,

receptacles or connector bodies.

WARNING: Do not cut, remove, or break the

ground terminal. Do not try to fit a three-termi-

nal plug into a receptacle or connector body

that does not fit the plug, see your Authorized

Clarke Dealer to get an authorized person to

make the connection.

WARNING: Do not move the machine over an

electrical cord. Always lift the cord over the

machine.

EXTENSIONCORDS:

Useonlyan approved extension cordwiththree conductors,

a plug with three terminals and a connector body with three

holes. This machine has a power cord with wire size 18

AWG (AWG meansAmerican Wire Gauge).

WARNING: If you use an extension cord, use an

extension cord with minimum wire size 16 AWG.

Do not use an extension cord longer than 50

feet. Do not join two extension cords.

FIGURE A

Grounded

Outlet Box

Grounding Blade

is longest of the

three blades

10 Clarke®Operator's Manual - D14 & D18

Figure2

Figure3

Figure5 Figure4

HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE MACHINE

Toassemblethemachine,followthisprocedure:

1. Removethebrushhousing,vacuumbags,hose,

wand,handle assembly, canister housing, and

tools from the carton.

2. Removethecanisterhousingandthebrush

housing from the plastic bags.

3. Install the canister housing on the brush housing.

To install the canister housing, follow this proce-

dure:

a. Positioncanisterhousingoverbrushhousing

(seefigure2).

b. Alignpivotairway(A)andcanister support

pivot(B)with openings (C andD) inbottomof

canisterhousing(seefigure2).

c. Lowercanisterhousingcompletelyontobrush

housing until pin clicks into place and latches

(seefigure3).

4. Install the handle assembly to the canister hous-

ing. To install the handle assembly, follow this

procedure:

a. Inserthandle tube in the upper canister

housing(seefigure4).

b. Lowerhandlecompletelyintocanisterhousing

until mark on handle tube is below flush (see

figure 5, item A). This insures the handle is

properlyseated.

c. Push handle latch into lock position (see

figure 5, item B).

BMarkon

handletube.

Clarke®Operator's Manual - D14 & D18 11

Figure7

Figure6

5. Install the wand assembly in the right rear canister

housing (see figure 6, item A).

6. Position wand handle so that handle is towards

the front of the machine (see figure 7, item A).

7. Attach hose to wand and canister (see figure 7).

To attach hose properly, depress lock on canister

(see figure 7, item B).

8. Snap thecrevice (B) andupholstery (C) tools into

thetoolretaineron rear of canister housing(see

figure6).

12 Clarke®Operator's Manual - D14 & D18

Figure9

THE CONTROLS

The Handle Release Pedal (See figure 8, item A)

Thehandle release pedal is onthe lower leftside of the

machine. Press the pedal to release the handle and start

the brush motor. The brush motor will not run unless the

ON/OFF switch is in the "I" position.

The ON/OFF Switch (See figure 9)

The ON/OFF switch is on handle. Put the switch in the

"I" position to start the vacuum motor. Put the switch in

the "O" position to stop the vacuum motor. Putting the

switch in the off position will also shut off the brush

motor.

The Height Adjustment (See figure 8, item B)

The height adjustment is located on the lower right side

of the machine. Press the front of the pedal with your

footwhen vacuuming shortercarpet. Press the back of

thepedalwithyourfootwhenvacuumingthicker,longer

carpet.

The Wand (See figure 8, item C)

The wand is in the holder in the back of the canister

housing. Thewandhasatelescopingfeature(seefigure

11). The crevice tool and the upholstery tools fit the end

of the wand. The wand has a suction control sleeve (see

figure10). Fornormalvacuuming keepsuctioncontrol

sleeveclosed. To reduce suction,whencleaningdrapes

orfurniture,opensuctioncontrolsleeve.

Figure11

Figure8

Figure10

Clarke®Operator's Manual - D14 & D18 13

Figure12

Figure13

Canister Door (Seefigure 12, item A)

The canister door release is in the upper part of the

canister housing. Lift to open door.

NOTE:Doorwillnotclose without a properly mounted

filterbag. See page 15for filter bagmounting instruc-

tions.

The Vacuum Indicator Light (See figure 12, item B)

The vacuum indicator light is on the top of the canister

housing. The indicator light comes on when the airflow to

thevacuummotor is obstructed.

NOTE:See page 17forintructionsonhow toremovean

obstruction.

The Cord Storage Hooks (See figure 13)

The cord storage hooks are on the back of the canister

housing. The lower cord hook is also a carrying handle.

Thelowercordhookrotatesto provide a quick cord

releaseandtoeasecordremoval.

Ce manuel convient aux modèles suivants

Table des matières

Autres manuels Clarke Aspirateur

Clarke

Clarke CCVAC20P Manuel d'installation et d'exploitation

Clarke

Clarke CAV 16 Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke American Sanders C.A.V. 15 Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke Woodworker CDE1000 Manuel d'installation et d'exploitation

Clarke

Clarke BEXTSPOT 04153A Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke VAC KING 6471100 Manuel d'installation et d'exploitation

Clarke

Clarke CDE35B 6470310 Manuel d'installation et d'exploitation

Clarke

Clarke 560 B Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke S12 Manuel d'utilisation et d'entretien

Clarke

Clarke ASHVAC1200 Manuel d'installation et d'exploitation

Clarke

Clarke CVACASH500 Manuel d'installation et d'exploitation

Clarke

Clarke SUMMIT SUMMIT Wet/Dry Vacuum Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke Woodworker CWVE1 Manuel d'installation et d'exploitation

Clarke

Clarke FiltraPac Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke SALTIX 10 Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke 579 Carpetmaster Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke IMAGE 14 120V Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke CTV 20 Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke Woodworker CDE7B Manuel d'installation et d'exploitation

Clarke

Clarke Filtra-Pac 02150A Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke Wet/Dry Vacuum Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke CarpetMaster 100 Series Guide d'installation et d'utilisation

Clarke

Clarke Comfort Pak 6 Manuel utilisateur

Clarke

Clarke BextSpot 04153 Manuel utilisateur

Manuels Aspirateur populaires d'autres marques

Bissell

Bissell LittleGreen Proheat 1425 Series Manuel utilisateur

Panasonic

Panasonic MC-YL637S147-AE Manuel utilisateur

NEFF

NEFF N17XH10 0 Series Manuel utilisateur

LG A9 Series Manuel utilisateur

Oreck

Oreck Cordless Captura BK51700 Series Manuel utilisateur

Kogan

Kogan KAVACROBVWA Manuel utilisateur

Kränzle

Kränzle VENTOS 50 ID Guide de l'utilisateur

EVVO

EVVO Ai35 Manuel utilisateur

DeWalt

DeWalt DWH200D Manuel utilisateur

Pontec

Pontec Pondomatic Vacuum Cleaner Manuel utilisateur

Cleanmaxx

Cleanmaxx PC-P007E Manuel utilisateur

Exido

Exido 240-114 Manuel utilisateur

RIDGID

RIDGID WD1685AU0 Manuel utilisateur

Ezviz

Ezviz RE4P Manuel utilisateur

STG global

STG global TANVAC HDV3000 Manuel utilisateur

Shark

Shark ROTATOR PRO COMPLETE NV550 Series Manuel utilisateur

Factory

Factory M3340 Manuel utilisateur

Shop-Vac

Shop-Vac VN92 SERIES Manuel utilisateur