Tornado 98150 Manuel

TORNADO INDUSTRIES, LLC

3101 WICHITA COURT

FORT WORTH, TX 76140

(800)-822-8867 FAX (817)-551-6507

WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM

Operations & Maintenance Manual

For Commercial Use Only

MINI-MARATHON 425

MODEL NO: 98150

10 Years

Plastic water tanks and Rotationally-molded bodies 1)2)4)

2 Years

Parts on all Tornado cleaning equipment 1) 3) 4)

1 Year

Labor on all Tornado cleaning equipment

1 Year

Warranty on batteries and chargers, one year prorated.

All battery warranties are handled by the battery manufacturer, on a one year prorated basis

Long-Term Buyer Protection Limited Warranty

Tornado Industries, Inc. (Tornado) warrants to the end user customer that the Tornado products will be free

from defects in material and workmanship for the duration(s) described below. is limited warranty DOES

NOT cover machines and/or components subject to normal wear and tear, damage that occurs in shipping,

failures resulting from modication, accident, unsuitable operating environment, misuse, abuse, neglect or im-

proper maintenance by you. For full details, contact your Authorized Tornado Distributor, Service Center, or the

Tornado Technical Service Department. Tornado sales and service representatives are not authorized to waive or

alter the terms of this warranty, or to increase the obligations of Tornado under the warranty

Note: Tornado, The Latest Dirt, Floorkeeper, Carpetkeeper, Carpetrinser,

Carpetrinser/Dryer, Headmaster, Taskforce, PAC-VAC, T-Lite, Glazer,

Windshear, Max-Vac,and Trot-Mop are trademarks of Tornado Industries

Website: www.tornadovac.com

Phone 1.800.VACUUMS

Fax: (817)-551-6507

Address: 3101 WICHITA COURT

FORT WORTH, TX 76140

*Effective January 1

st, 2012. Terms subject to change without notice.

1. Except all Windshear™ Blower-Dryers, Side and Downdraft, Insulation Blowers, CV 30, CV 38, CW 50, CW 100, CK14/1, CK LW 13/1,

CV 38/48 Dual, PV6, PV10, all Push Sweepers, Dry Canister Vacuums, and all chargers are warranted for 1 (one) year for both parts

and labor.

2. All-non wear item parts purchased after warranty expiration are warranted for 90 days.

3. Warranty starts from the date of sale to the consumer or, at Tornado’s discretion, 6 months after the dealer

purchased the unit from Tornado, whichever comes first.

4. The EB 30 is warranted for a period of 90 days for both parts and labor

5. The warranty on engines used on propane powered equipment is limited to motor manufacturer’s warranty.

6. Ride on scrubbers are warranted for 24 months parts, 6 months labor or 1,000 hours, whichever occurs first.

NOTES

This manual is furnished with each new model. It

provides necessary operation and maintenance

instructions.

Read this manual completely and understand the

machine before operating or servicing.

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

Safety Precautions 4

Grounding Instructions 5

Safety Labels 6

Machine Components 7

Machine Setup 8

Machine Operation 9

Pre-Operation 9

Cleaning Carpets 10

While Operating 10

Cleaning with Accessory Tools 10

Draining Recovery Tank 11

Draining Solution Tank 11

Filter Maintenance 11

Daily Maintenance 12

Weekly Maintenance 13

Monthly Maintenance 13

Quarterly Maintenance 13

Storing Machine 13

Troubleshooting 14

MACHINE DATA

Model No.___________________

Serial No.___________________

Install Date__________________

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This machine is intended for commercial use. It

is designed to clean carpet and upholstery in an

indoor environment and is not constructed for

any other use. Use only recommended cleaning

solutions and accessory tools.

The following safety alert symbols are used

throughout their manual as indicated in their

description.

WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe

practices which could result in server personal

injury or death.

WARNING: Hazardous Voltage. Shock or

electrocution can result. Always unplug machine

before servicing.

WARNING: Flammable materials can cause

an explosion or re. Do not use ammable

materials in tank(s).

WARNING: Flammable materials or reactive

metals can cause an explosion or re. Do not pick

up any of these items or materials.

All operators must read, understand, and practice

the following safety precautions.

FOR SAFETY:

1. Do not operate machine :

• Unless trained and authorized

• Unless operator manual is read and

understood

• In ammable or explosive area.

• Unless cord is properly grounded

• With damaged cord or plug

• If not in proper operating condition

• In outdoor area

• In standing water

• With the use of an extension cord

2. Before operating Machine

• Make sure all safety devices are in place

and operate properly

3. When using machine

• Do not run over cord

• Do not pull machine by plug or cord

• Do not pull cord around sharp edges or

corners

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord

• Do not stretch cord

• Do not handle plug with wet hands

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces

• Report machine damage or faulty

operation immediately

• Follow mixing and handling instructions

on chemical containers.

1. Before leaving or servicing machine.

• Turn off machine

• Unplug cord from wall outlet.

2. When servicing machine

• Unplug cord from wall outlet

• Avoid moving parts.

• Do not wear loose jackets, shirts or

sleeves.

• Use manufacture supplied approved

replacement parts.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:

Machine must be grounded. If it should

malfunction or breakdown, grounding

provides a path of least resistance for

electrical shock. This machine is equipped

with a cord having an equipment grounding

conductor and grounding plug. The plug

must be plugged into an appropriate outlet

that is properly installed in accordance

with all local code as ordinances. Do not

remove ground pin; if missing. Replace plug

before use.

SAFETY LABELS:

The safety labels appear on the machine

in the locations indicated. Replace labels if

they become damaged or illegible.

WARNING LABEL-Located on cover. Label warns operator of safe practices of

equipment.

FOR SAFETY LABEL-located on rear panel.

FOR SAFETY Read manual before operating machine.

FLAMMABLE MATERIALS/SPILLS LABEL- located near solution tank ll port and on

recovery tank lid.

WARNING: Flammable materials can cause an explosion or re. Do not use ammable materials

in tank(s). Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause explosion or re. Do not pick up these

types of products.

MACHINE COMPONENTS

1. Main Power ON/OFF Switch

2. Pump Reset Button

3. Brush Reset Button

4. Solution Switch

5. Folding Handles

6. Recovery Tank Cover

7. Recovery Tank

8. Solution Tank

9. Accessory Tool Solution Hose

Coupler

10.Accessory Tool Vacuum Hose Port

11. Pick-Up Head

12.Folding Handle Lock Knob

13.Solution Tank Drain Hose

14. Power Cord Holder

Figure 1

Figure 3Figure 2

13 9

MACHINE SETUP

1. Carefully check carton for signs of

damage. Report damage at once to

carrier. The machine is shipped fully

assembled and is ready for use.

2. Adjust handle from transport position.

To adjust, loosen handle knobs, lift

handle to desired operating height,

tighten handle knobs to lock handle

(gure 4).

Figure 5

Figure 4

3. Lift recovery tank cover and remove

recovery tank. Make sure the oat shut-

off screen and solution tank strainer are in

place before use (gure 5).

Figure 7

4. Using a clean bucket or hose, ll solution

tank with 4 gallons (15 L) of hot water, 140°F

(60°C) maximum. Observe solution tank hose at

rear of machine when lling (gure 6). The hose

indicates the amount of water in solution tank. Do

not use recovery tank to ll machine. Use a clean

bucket. (Figure 7).

ATTENTION: Do not use recovery

tank to ll solution tank. Residual dirt

or debris could cause damage to the

solution pump.

WARNING: Flammable materials

can cause an explosion or re. Do not

use ammable materials in tank(s). Add

a recommended cleaning uid.

5. Replace recovery tank and close

cover after lling.

6. Plug power cord in a grounded

wall outlet. (Figure 8).

Figure 6

FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless cord is

properly grounded.

FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine with an extension

cord

MACHINE OPERATION

FOR SAFETY: Do not operate machine unless operator manual is read and understood.

PRE-OPERATION:

1. Vacuum carpet to remove debris.

2. Perform MACHINE SETUP procedures.

3. Inspect power cord for damage.

Figure 8

CLEANING CARPETS

1. Turn main power switch on (gure 9).

Figure 9

2. To begin cleaning carpets push solution

switch and slowly pull machine backwards

(gure 10).

3. Release solution switch near the end of the

path and continue to pull machine to pick up

solution.

4. Tip machine back on the wheels and push

machine forward to begin next path.

WHILE OPERATING

1. Overlap each path by 2 inches (50mm).

WARNING: Flammable materials or

reactive metals can cause explosion or re.

Do not pick up these types of products.

1. Work away from the outlet and power cord

to prevent cord damage.

2. Periodically check for excessive foam build

up in recovery tank. Use Defoamer foam

control solution to prevent vacuum motor

damage.

ATTENTION: Excessive foam buildup will not

activate the oat shut off.

3. If brush stops, the circuit breaker may have

been tripped. Unplug the power cord and

check brush for obstruction. Push brush

reset button to resume (gure 11).

Figure 10 Figure 11

CLEANING WITH ACCESSORY TOOLS

1. Connect accessory tool hoses to solution

hose couplet and vacuum hose port located

the front of the unit (gure 12).

Figure 12

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