Hydro-Force SX-15 Manuel utilisateur

SX-15 Gekko Tool

HARD SURFACE CLEANING TOOL

AR51S SX-15 Head Assembly with Gekko Handle AR51A

Revised:

03.14.2019

LMANAR51S

INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of the SX-15 hard surface cleaning tool.

Years of experience, engineering, and planning have gone into the design and manufacturing

of the SX-15. We take a great deal of pride in the SX-15; our goal is no less than your

complete satisfaction.

The SX-15 can be used with portable or truck mounted extractors to clean tile, concrete and

stone floors. The larger cleaning area and superior water recovery of the SX-15 will make your

tile cleaning faster and more efficient.

This manual will provide users with the knowledge to operate and maintain the SX-15.

Any questions pertaining to the operating or servicing of this unit should be directed to your

nearest Hydro-Force distributor.

This manual is written specifically for the SX-15 tile cleaning tool manufactured by:

Aramsco

4282 South 590 West

Salt Lake City, UT 84123

801-268-2673

801-268-3856 FAX

Information in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a

commitment on the part of Hydro-Force, its parent or affiliated companies.

Model AR51S SX-15 Tile Cleaning Head:

Cleaning Head: Width: 15 inches, Height: 3.13” w/ Hard Boot & 3.50” w/ Brush Ring

Weight: 7.9 lbs.

Shell Construction: Glass Reinforced Nylon

Handle Adapter: Nickel Plated Aluminum

Hard Boot: HDPE

Brush Bristles: Nylon

Maximum Solution Pressure: 2500psi

Minimum Solution Pressure: 700psi

Model AR51A Gekko Tool Handle:

Length: 49.75” to Vac Hose Connection / 57.5” to top of Spray Gun

Weight: 6.6 lbs.

Handle Construction: Stainless Steel

Coupler: Nickel Plated Aluminum

SX-15 MAI

NTENANCE

Your SX-15 requires very little maintenance. To keep your SX-15 looking and working its best

for the longest period of use:

After each use rinse the Inner Shell of the SX-15 to remove accumulated dirt & debris. The Inner

Shell can be separated from the Outer Shell to clean the air flow channel between the two shells.

(See instructions for changing the Hard Boot & Brush Ring for procedure to separate Outer and

Inner Shells on Pages 5-7.)

Rinse & wipe down top of head assembly & handle.

Rinse & wipe clean the Brush Ring if used.

Examine the Brush Ring –Replace Brush ring if bristles are excessively bent, worn or if too

many bristles are missing.

Check and clean the stainless steel mesh filter between the quick connect and valve to

prevent a reduction in water flow and tool efficiency. See item NA0803 in the parts diagram on

Page 16.

Check the spray pattern of the jets and clean or replace the jets as needed to assure even

spray pattern.

Check solution hoses for wear or damage. Replace Solution hoses as needed.

Check vacuum hose for holes or cracks. Replace Vacuum hose as needed.

SPECIFICATIONS

Connecting Handle to SX-15 Head

Connecting the Gekko Handle

AR51A to the SX-15 Head is a

simple procedure:

Thread Gekko Handle coupler

onto male threads of SX-15

Adapter NM5640.

Connect the SX-15 solution hose

to the Gekko Handle Solution

Hose by snapping the 1/4” male

quick connect and the 1/4”

female quick connect together.

The SX-15 can easily be removed

and the Gekko Handle can then be

used with any of our other Gekko

Tools. (See Gekko Tools on Page 9).

Vacuum Relief Vent Adjustment

The SX-15 has vacuum relief vents on top of the head assembly. To increase the water recovery,

move the vacuum relief slide to the left to close the three vents. To prevent the SX-15 from

sticking to the floor and to make the SX-15 easier to move, push the vacuum relief slide to the

right to open the vents. Try different slide position settings to get the best movement and recovery

for your equipment and the type of floor being cleaned.

Vacuum Relief Slide –Moved Left

Vacuum Relief Vents - CLOSED

Vacuum Relief Slide –Moved Right

Vacuum Relief Vents - OPEN

Vacuum

Relief Vents

Gekko Handle Coupler

NM5855

SX-15 Adapter

NM5640

Gekko Handle Solution Hose –NM5856

SX-15 Solution Hose –NM5857

Using the SX-15 with extractors with higher air flow will generally require the vacuum relief vents

to be opened more. Using the SX-15 with smaller portable extractors may require the vacuum

relief vents to be closed for the best water recovery. When using the Hard Boot the vacuum relief

vents will usually be opened more than it is when using the Brush Ring with the same

extractor.

Brush Ring Use

The SX-15 comes with a Hard Boot and Brush Ring.

Use of the Brush Ring will help prevent scratching of soft surfaces.

Truck mounts with higher air flow will get excellent recovery with Brush Ring.



Changing the Brush Ring

Changing the Brush Ring can be done quickly

and easily without tools.

1. Disconnect the solution hose from the

swivel.

2. Lift the three retainer levers on top of the

SX-15 head to release the retainers.

3. Turn the deck over and turn the three

rectangular retaining nuts on the retainers

to align with the holes in the bottom of the

Inner Shell, so they can pass through the holes.

Swivel

Brush Ring –AB53

Solution Hose

Three Retainer Levers

4. Pull and separate the Inner Shell from the Outer Shell.

5. Lift up and remove the current Hard Boot or Brush Ring from the bottom lip of the Outer

Shell.

6. Place the desired Brush Ring back onto the bottom lip

of the Outer Shell.

7. Place the Inner Shell back onto the Outer Shell with

the rectangular retaining nuts going through the

openings in the Inner Shell. The flanges on the Inner

Shell set on the edge of the Brush Ring to hold it in place.

8. Turn the rectangular retaining nuts perpendicular to the

slots in the bottom of the Inner Shell. Retaining nuts

may need to be tightened so that they each contact the plastic surface of

the inner shell when the retaining levers are pushed back down to assure

that the SX-15 assembly is secured properly.

Three Rectangular Retaining Nuts

Retaining Nut Aligned for

Inner Shell Removal

Remove the Brush Ring or Hard Boot

Separate the Outer & Inner Shells

Place the Brush Ring on the Outer Shell

9. Turn the head assembly back over & snap the three retaining levers back down to secure

the Outer & Inner Shells. Check the retaining nuts to be sure all three are in contact with

the plastic inner shell. Open retaining levers and tighten retaining nuts as needed to assure

that the inner shell is properly secured when the latches are pushed down.

10. Reconnect the solution hose to the swivel, and the change is complete.

Retaining Nut Aligned to Secure Inner Shell

Extraction Equipment

The SX-15 will work with portable or truck mounted extractors, but the water recovery may be

better with higher powered extractors with more air flow. The extractor solution pump must

provide a minimum of 700psi of water pressure with a flow rate of 1.5gpm (Gallons Per Minute).

At 1000psi the flow rate must exceed 2.0 gpm & at 1500psi the flow rate must exceed 3.0gpm.

The recommended pressure for SX-15 operation is 700 to 1500psi.

Set-up Procedure

1. Connect the SX-15 Tool to the Gekko Handle. (See instructions on Page 4)

2. Install the Hard Boot or Brush Ring on the SX-15 as needed. (See instructions for changing

Hard Boot & Brush Ring on Page 5.)

3. Connect the vacuum hose from your extractor to the vacuum pipe on the Gekko Handle.

A 2” cuff will fit over the pipe, a 1-1/2” cuff will fit inside the pipe.

4. Connect the solution hose from the extractor to the quick connect on the Gekko Handle valve

assembly.

5. Turn the extractor ON. Adjust the water pressure to the desired pressure. Minimum Pressure :

700psi Maximum Pressure: 2500psi

6. Adjust the Vacuum Relief Slide for best recovery & ease of movement.

Basic Cleaning Procedure

Remove all furniture from the area you are going to clean. Use tools and aids that will make your

job easier and safer. Gliders walk off mats, furniture protector tabs and foam blocks can help with

moving and placing furniture away from areas to be cleaned. Depending upon the customer’s

wishes, it may be alright to leave some furniture or appliances, such as refrigerators, in place and

clean around them. Begin by sweeping or vacuuming the floor to remove dust and grit, pieces of

glass, sand, etc.

You can use the Gekko accessory brush head to vacuum to your truck mount (Remember to use

your Dust-Downer to prevent dry abrasives from getting into your blower.).

It is important for you to show utmost care for your client’s home and furnishings. Place Corner

Guards when moving your hoses about and use furniture skidders or floor guards for moving

heavy appliances. Note any places where other surfaces border the floor. Carpet, cabinets, delicate

wall covering, or painted surfaces need to be protected from all types of over spray.

USING THE SX-15

Caution and care in spraying is generally sufficient, but masking or use of a spray shield (like those

used by painters) works well and may be necessary in high-risk areas. Use removable painter’s tape

to avoid damage to wood finishes when masking is removed. If the pre-sprays are over sprayed on

the carpet they can simply be rinsed using your carpet wand.

Select the appropriate pre-spray and apply to the floor. Usually, a 5 minute or less dwell time is

ideal. Excessive dwell time may actually retard the cleaning process by soaking in deeper and

requiring more drying time before sealing. You could inadvertently begin a process of

efflorescence by over-wetting. Avoid letting the pre-sprays dry on the floor by extracting within

the five minute time frame. A helper can assist you by spraying three to five minutes ahead as you

extract for highest efficiency.

Begin by going over large areas with the SX-15. Recommended pressure is 700 to 1500 psi, and

temperature up to 200°F. It is usually easiest to move at a moderate rate forward and backward.

You need only overlap enough to assure complete coverage. You will be surprised at how quickly

you can clean with the SX-15. Moving too fast will create a spiral pattern in the grout or tile. Slow

down so this pattern does not occur. Get air movers going where you have just extracted to get

the grout dry as quickly as possible, especially if you plan to seal the grout the same day.

Do the detail work last. There are five other Gekko tools for edging, corners and cleaning in tight

places, all of which will connect to the AR51A handle. The Gekko tool with the Edge & Corner

attachment works great for cleaning the tile coving and edges. For heavier soiling not removed by

the SX-15, use the Gekko tool with a four inch head straight on, blasting the soil off of the grout.

Gekko SX-7 Head

AR51G

14” Gekko Brush Head

AR51H

14” Gekko Squeegee Head

AR51E

Recommended Tools for Tile Detail Work

Gekko Edge Corner

Coving Head

AR51C

4” Gekko Head

AR51D

SX-15 Gekko Tool Parts

GEKKO HANDLE COMPLETE

AR51A

(Parts Detailed on Pages 16-18)

SX-15 GEKKO HEAD COMPLETE

AR51S

(Parts Detailed on Pages 11-15)

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