Thermax AF Owner's Manual

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For a Healthier Indoor Environment
Identifying Features
Important Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions:
Vacuuming With Aqua Filtration System
Picking Up Liquids/Wet Vacuuming
Hot Water Extraction (Steam Cleaning)
Carpet Maintenance Program
Use As Air Wash or Inhalation/Deodorizing System
Use As Inhalation/Aromatic System
Motorized Dry Vacuum Head
How to Change Belt
Secondary Filtration System, Instruction and Information
Use of Black Urethane Filter
When to Replace White AF Filter
Serial Number Identification Plate
Thermax Cleaning Solutions
Trouble Shooting Tips
Safety Information (French)
Thermax AF Warranty
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Back Cover
Dear Thermax Owner:
Congratulations on the purchase of your new
Thermax AF Home Environment Cleaning System!
| started in the rug-cleaning business when | was
15 and spent the majority of my life selling and
designing vacuum cleaners for many top-name
companies. In 1971, | developed the world's first UL
approved carpet steam cleaner for the U.S. market,
and have since produced over 500,000 units sold worldwide. You have seen
many of our private labeled machines for rent in grocery and hardware stores
across the country. Recently, we have adopted our own brand name, Thermax,
which is rapidly becoming a household name, synonymous with the industry.
Through our experience as the pioneers of the do-it-yourself carpet cleaner
rentals, along with years of field research and development, we have created
what we believe to be the most advanced, complete and versatile home
environment cleaning system ever developed. Designed for the rigorous
cleaning demands of today’s modern household environment, the Thermax AF
is the solution to help attain a healthier indoor environment by keeping the
carpets, floors and upholstered furniture clean and free of allergens and
unhealthy contaminants!
AF’s insignia has a three-fold punch! It is defined as 1) Aqua Filter for our
patented hydropneumatic (water and air interaction) water filtration system,
2) Allergy Filter for either our standard high-efficiency reusable secondary
urethane foam filter or our electrostatically charged 100% efficient disposable
allergy filter, and 3) Allergy Free. All this high efficiency leads to a dust-free,
allergy-free operation, trapping the contaminants and allergens within the
system for easy disposal.
Thank you for joining the ever-growing family of Thermax owners. Here's to
many years of use and, most importantly, here's to a healthier household
environment for you and your family.
Sincerely,
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Carl Parise
1. Aqua Filtration
Recovery Tank
Aqua Filtration Chamber
Vacuum Outlet Tube
Aqua Dome
Aqua Dome Inlet
Aqua Filtration Tube
Hose Guide Support
Solution Fill Hole
E.V.H. Cord Outlet
10. Vacuum Power Switch
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11. Spray Power Switch
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12. Solution Hose Coupling
13. Retractable Power Cord
14. Snap-on Tool Caddy
15. Dusting Brush
16. Upholstery Tool
17. Floor Tool
18. Crevice Tool
19. Stainless Steel
Sliding Wand
20. Solution Hose (A)
21. Aqua Valve Bracket
27. Electrified Vac
Hose (E.V.H.)
23. Aqua Spray and
Recovery Head
24. Solution Hose (B)
25. Aqua Dome
Inlet Elbow
26. EV.H. Wand End
27. Secondary Filter
Holder (2 -Piece)
28. Urethane Foam Filter
29. Electrostatic Allergy
Filter
30. Motorized Dry
Vacuum Head
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING;
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:
1. Before servicing motorized dry vacuum head unit, disconnect power supply.
2. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in
use and before servicing.
3. To avoid electric shock, do not use motorized dry vacuum head
on wet surfaces.
4. Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
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6. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service center.
7. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or
pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord.
Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked.
Keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking.
12. Turn off all switches before unplugging.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be present.
14. The vacuum hose contains electrical wire. Do not use if damaged, cut or
punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.
15. Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either
hose or motorized dry vacuum head.
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Hold plug when unwinding power cord. Do not allow power cord to
whip back in when rewinding.
This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical
replacement parts. See instructions for servicing of double-insulated appliances.
Avoid spilling liquids on electrical switch area or canister.
Remove all solution from tank before storing canister.
Lintforeign matter in solution tank can clog pump, valves, and spray
nozzle which could result in damage to canister components.
Plastic components are oil sensitive. Keep away from oil, grease, and
other petroleum-based products and cleaning solutions. Use only mild
soap to wipe down canister.
For proper results, use only those chemicals recommended by manufacturer.
Keep canister on floor during use.
Store canister in dry, clean place. Do not store where temperatures dip
below freezing or above 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
THIS APPLIANCE 1S FOR NORMAL HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. ANY
INDICATION OF COMMERCIAL USE OR NEGLIGENCE OF THIS
APPLIANCE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY.
TO PREVENT PLASTIC COMPONENTS FROM WARPING, keep unit from
direct sunlight radiating through a car window, sliding glass door, etc.
Transport canister containing solution in a level, horizontal position.
Canister should be serviced by authorized service centers. Call 775-972-1621
for nearest authorized service center.
ALWAYS ATTACH THE ELECTRIFIED VAC HOSE (E.V.H.) AND THE E.V.H.
CORD TO THE HOSE GUIDE SUPPORT WHENEVER USING THE E.V.H.
WITH THE CANISTER. This relieves strain on the E.V.H. cord, and dome,
and also aids in the tracking of the canister.
The power cord is attached to a spring-loaded cord reel. As the power cord
is pulled out from the canister, you will hear intervals of clicking, which is
the sound of the ratchet, and while the ratchet clicks, the cord will remain
stationary when released. Between the ratchet cycle when the slicking stops,
the cord will retract when released, DO NOT ALLOW THE CORD TO WHIP
BACK INTO THE CANISTER.
When using this or any other appliance, USE OF COMMON SENSE is
an important safeguard.
In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead
of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance,
nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a
double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system,
and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for
double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace. This
double-insulated appliance is marked with the words “DOUBLE INSULATED”
on the inside top case assembly.
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Vacuuming with Aqua Filtration System
1. Be sure all switches are off and canister is unplugged.
2. Remove dome from canister twisting dome until it releases from front
and rear slots.
3. Remove aqua filtration recovery tank (Photo 1) from canister cylinder
compartment and fill with tap water to required level as marked. NOTE:
Add one ounce of defoamer to bolster filtration. Add Aqua Blue Aromatic
Air Freshener as indicated on its label.
4. Before replacing the aqua recovery tank, be sure that the secondary filter
with either the urethane foam or electrostatic allergy filter is in place in the
canister cylinder compartment (page 13).
5. Replace aqua filtration recovery tank into canister cylinder compartment and
over the filter. NOTE: Located on the bottom of the recovery tank is a locator
notch that lines up and locks the tank into place in it's ideal position. Place the
recovery tank into canister with large center tube (aqua filter chamber) pointing
forward, and smaller vacuum outlet tube at the rear of the canister. Now,
rotate the recovery tank slowly clockwise until it drops and locks into place,
about 45”.
6. Replace dome into front and rear slots of canister, twisting it counter-clockwise
until it stops.
7. Drop aqua filtration tube down through dome inlet. (Photo 2) Must be in place
or filtration will not work.)
8. Attach electrified vac hose (E.V.H.) to dome inlet (Photo 3).
9. Insert EV.H. and E.V.H. cord into hose guide support, inserting male plug end
of E.V.H. cord into auxiliary outlet (Photo 3).
10. Attach wand end of E.V.H. to sliding wand (Photo 4).
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Insert wand end into motorized dry vacuum head, connecting dry vacuum
head cord end into E.V.H. female receptacle (Photo 5) then into cord clips
from top of wand down, leaving excess cord slack looped at the motorized dry
vacuum head (Photo 5A).
Pull retractable power cord all the way out from rear of canister (about 19 feet)
and plug into proper wall outlet.
Turn vacuum switch on and commence vacuuming. NOTE: After vacuuming
is complete, empty recovery filtration tank into commode, rinse, clean and
replace into canister. Your AF is equipped with a floatation shut-off ball.
The flotation shut-off ball is for the wet pick-up, hot water extraction function.
Vacuuming Tips:
A.
While vacuuming, periodically check water flow at top of dome. If the water
flow is weak or has stopped, turn vacuum switch off. Aqua filtration system has
become clogged by excess build-up of carpet debris in aqua filter chamber.
Remove aqua filtration recovery tank, empty and clean tank, removing debris
from aqua filter chamber. Refill aqua filtration recovery tank, replace aqua
dome, filtration tube and E.V.H. to canister and resume vacuuming. NOTE:
When vacuuming new carpets be aware of clogging as new carpet has
a tendency to shed its loose fibers.
When vacuuming with the aqua filtration system, the aqua filtration tube must
be inserted in place for proper function of aqua filtration system (Photo 2).
When aromatic fragrance is desired during vacuuming, add any of the
Thermax fragrances or inhalants to the water in the aqua filtration recovery
tank for desired effect.
When vacuuming with the optional disposable electrostatic allergy filter (AF),
be sure to replace with new AF when filter becomes completely soiled, usually
after several vacuumings depending on the content of non-water-soluble
ceramic-type soil in the carpet. NOTE: If the water flow from the aqua filter
chamber has become weak, it may be time to replace electrostatic allergy
filter (see page 13).
During the vacuum cycle, you may have to empty and re-fill the aqua filtration
recovery tank several times depending on how much large debris is being
recovered. Whenever the water flow out of the aqua filtration chamber
becomes weak or sporadic, it is time to empty and change the water. During
vacuuming, periodically check the water flow visually by looking through
the dome.
Photo 1 Photo 2 Photo 3
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Tips for Picking Up Liquids, and Wet Pick-up:
Be sure all switches are off and canister is unplugged.
Be sure that the secondary filter with urethane foam filter media is in place
below the aqua filtration recovery tank.
With aqua filtration recovery tank and dome in place, remove aqua filtration
tube from dome inlet (Photo 2). (Aqua filtration tube must be removed during
wet pick-up or steam cleaning function.)
Attach electrified vac hose (E.V.H.) to dome inlet and hose guide support
(Photo 3). NOTE: Do not insert the male plug end of the E.V.H. cord into
the auxiliary outlet.
If attached, remove dry vacuum head cord and dry vacuum head from sliding
wand and connect the aqua spray and recovery head (Photo 6B) and snap the
aqua valve bracket to the wand as shown (Photos 6 & 6A).
Connect solution hose to hose coupling on canister by inserting solution hose
male end firmly into coupling (Photo 7). NOTE: Whether using the spray
feature or not, the solution hose should be connected to keep it out of the
way during operation.
Plug canister into proper wall outlet, turn vacuum switch only on and
commence operation.
Never use the motorized dry vacuum head for wet pick-up.
When using canister to pick up water or other liquids, be sure aqua filtration
tube is removed from aqua dome inlet (Photo 2).
Spray switch should be turned on only when dispensing solution onto the
floor or carpet — never when dry vacuuming or using for wet pick-up.
After vacuuming up a sticky or messy substance, flush clean the E.V.H. and
wand by vacuuming clean, warm solution through the wand end.
Your AF system employs an automatic flotation ball shut-off system to prevent
overflow. When recovering solution during the wet pick-up or hot water
extraction functions, be sure that the flotation ball is in its holder when
operating the AF.
1. Thoroughly vacuum carpeting or upholstery to remove as much loose,
embedded soil as possible.
2. Be sure all switches are off and canister is unplugged.
3. Be sure aqua filtration recovery tank is empty and in the canister
cylinder compartment.
4. Add recommended amount of defoamer into the aqua filtration recovery
tank (Photo 9).
5. Remove aqua filtration tube from dome inlet (Photo 2). NOTE: Be sure
urethane foam filter media is in secondary filter holder.
6. Attach electrified vac hose (E.V.H.) to aqua dome inlet and hose guide support,
but do not plug male end of E.V.H. cord into the auxiliary outlet.
7. Remove dry vacuum head
from sliding wand and
attach the aqua spray and
recovery head (Photo 6B)
and snap the aqua valve
bracket to the assembled
wand as shown (Photos 6
& БА).
8. Connect solution hoseA photo 4 Photo 5
(page 2 #20) to aqua
valve bracket (page 2 #
21) by inserting solution hose male end firmly into coupling.
9. Connect solution hose B (page 2 #24) to the canister's coupling (Photo 7) by
inserting solution hose male end firmly into coupling.
10. Remove solution fill hole cap from solution fill hole and add pre-mixed hot
cleaning solution through the solution fill hole into the solution holding tank
(Photo 8), approximately 1.5 gallons. Replace cap. NOTE: Pre-mix cleaning
solution in container of clean, hot water per instructions on bottle.
11. Plug canister into proper wall outlet, turn spray switch on; spray light
indicates that pump is running.
12. Turn vacuum switch on; vacuum light indicates vacuum is running.
13. Commence cleaning.
14. When cleaning is complete, turn both switches off.
15. Remove unused solution from the solution tank by attaching the crevice tool
to the E.V.H. end and inserting it through the solution fill hole (Photo 11).
16. Turn the vacuum switch on. NOTE: Be sure recovery tank is empty before
extracting the unused or remaining solution.
Hot Water Extraction (Steam Cleaning)
17. With vacuum running and E.V.H. with crevice tool down in the corner of the
solution tank, slightly tip the canister toward the corner of the solution fill hole
as shown (Photo 11). NOTE: In addition to removing the remaining solution,
this process also flushes out the E.V.H. leaving it clean for storage.
18. When the solution had been removed, turn switch off and unplug canister.
19. Empty, rinse and clean the aqua filtration recovery tank, clean and dry canister.
Your canister is now ready for storage.
Hot Water Extraction Cleaning Tips:
A. When operating canister as a hot-water extraction system, be sure aqua
filtration tube is removed from dome inlet (Photo 2) and proper amount of
Photo 5A Photo 6 Photo 6A
defoamer is added to aqua filtration recovery tank (Photo 9). NOTE: In this
function, always use urethane foam filter in secondary filter holder.
B. 1. With vacuum and spray switches on, place the aqua filtration and recovery
head attached to the wand assembly about three feet in front of you.
2. Depress solution handle (Photo 10) and check for spray from aqua spray
and recovery head (Photo 6B).
3. With solution handle depressed and aqua spray and recovery head spraying,
slowly pull the aqua spray and recovery head back toward you, while applying
moderate down pressure on wand and aqua recovery head assembly.
4. At the end of each backward stroke, release the solution handle and push
the wand and aqua spray and recovery head assembly back over the same area
several times, using moderate pressure to remove as much solution from the
carpet as possible. Use the clear view back of the recovery head as a visual
indicator to let you know when the carpet is clean and when as much solution
as possible has been removed from the carpet.
5. Move onto the next section of carpet and repeat steps 1 through 4 until
cleaning is complete.
Hot Water Extraction Cleaning Tips
C. Generally, a back and forth scrubbing action, cleaning small sections of carpet
at a time, is the best method of hot water extraction. The proper amount of solution
to spray into the carpet depends upon the degree to which the carpet is soiled. The
more soiled the carpet, the more solution and scrubbing action is required, even to
the point of going over the area being cleaned several times. It is recommended
that a carpet be deep cleaned at least twice a year, and much more frequently in
heavy traffic areas. Always clean your carpet before it becomes noticeably soiled.
See Carpet Maintenance Program on below.
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IMPORTANT: It is important to empty the aqua filtration recovery tank each time
before re-filling the solution tank. To prevent overflow, your AF employs an auto-
matic flotation ball shut-off system. Always be sure that the flotation ball is in its
holder when operating the AF. Also use defoamer in the recovery tank.
With the extremely high cost of carpet today, it is important to develop and
implement a planned carpet maintenance program. This is the best way to
prolong carpet life, as well as protect your investment.
For everyday maintenance of your carpets, vacuuming with the Thermax AF is
important. However, keep in mind, vacuuming alone will not totally remove all
soils and oily substances from the carpet fibers no matter how powerful the vacuum
may be. Periodically, depending on the degree of traffic over the carpet, a deep
cleaning of the carpet fibers is imperative. This is where hot water extraction (steam
cleaning) function of the Thermax AF comes in. Hot water extraction is a flushing
action of hot water and cleaning solutions sprayed into the carpet fibers under
controlled pressure, releasing soils and emulsifying grease from the carpet fibers.
The dirty solution is then extracted out of the carpet and into the recovery tank for
disposal. This process is equivalent to washing your carpet or upholstery.
Listed below are a few helpful hints for proper carpet maintenance:
1. Vacuum carpets on a regular basis
depending on traffic frequency.
2. Utilize walk-off mats wherever
traffic enters a carpeted
area from a hard surface area.
Keep these mats clean.
3. Schedule hot water extraction of
your carpets at least twice a
year, and more frequently in
high-traffic areas.
4. Always deep clean before
carpeting becomes
noticeably soiled.
ATTE ESA
Did you know that your Thermax AF system is filtering the air around you as you
vacuum? Airborne dust particles are a big source of allergy and respiratory related
problems. A dust-free environment is a healthier environment.
To Use an Air Wash System
Fill the aqua filtration recovery tank with clean water to the required water
level indicator as marked on tank (Photo 1).
Add Aqua Blue Aromatic Air Freshener as indicated on its label.
Be sure that the secondary filter holder with the electrostatic allergy
filter is in place.
Replace dome and insert aqua filtration tube (Photo 2).
Place canister as close to the center of the room as possible.
Plug into the proper wall outlet and turn on the vacuum switch only.
The Thermax AF is now washing the air of impurities. Run the canister for
approximately ten (10) minutes per room.
Set the canister up in the air wash system mode .
After filling the aqua filtration recovery tank with water to the proper level,
add a few drops of our eucalyptus w/menthol inhalant for therapeutic
inhalation purposes, or a few drops of one of our aromatic fragrances,
depending on what purpose you want to accomplish.
Run the canister until the room has reached the desired level of inhalant
or fragrant scent or when air wash process is complete.
Thermax AF virtually creates an invisible rain storm within the surrounding
environment, washing the air and leaving it pure and fresh. Any of the fragrances
can be added to the filtration water during vacuuming for the desired effect.
How to Change Belt
DISCONNECT ELECTRIC PLUG FROM POWER OUTLET.
Flip the unit over exposing the bottom of the Dry Vacuum Head.
Remove the single screw.
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Flip the unit back over and remove the top cover exposing the internal
works of the Dry Vacuum Head.
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Lift the brush roll out of the chassis.
6. Place a new belt over the brush roll end with the belt guide.
7. Holding the brush roll in one hand over the motor pulley shatt,
stretch the belt over the pulley shaft.
8. With the belt secured to the pulley and brush roll, pull the brush roll back
over the brush roll holder slot first securing the brush roll end opposite
the belt into the circular slot. Then pull the belt end of the brush roll over
and into the slot matching it with the notch on the end of the brush roll.
9. With the brush roll securely in place, rotate a few
times by hand to properly align the belt then replace
the top cover and screw.
IMPORTANT: Periodically inspect the dry vacuum head
air passage way for clogging or obstructions. Remove any
obstructions as this affects cleaning efficiency.
Thermax AF Secondary Filtration System
Instructions:
1. Place either the reusable urethane foam filter (426) or the disposable
electrostatic Allergy Filter (#29) in the filter holder base (#27).
2. Place the filter retaining ring over the filter holder base a.
with filter in place. Press down on all sides until the >
filter retaining ring seats firmly in place. 27
3. Place the assembled filter base side down into PO
the air intake hole in the recovery filtration tank E
cylinder compartment (A). Your secondary NA
filtration system is now in place. NOTE: The
recovery filtration tank sits over the secondary
filtration system.
The black urethane filter is for general overall use and can be used
during all phases of operation. It is a washable and reusable filter.
Always during the hot water extraction function.
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Replace only when filter is visually covered and overloaded with dust particles
or if dirt is starting to show through to the bottom side of the AF filter, which
should always be clean, white and free of visible dirt.
Every 4 to 6 weeks depending on local soil conditions and frequency of
vacuuming or about a dozen vacuumings.
Since soil type varies from state, city to city, and even home to home,
the type of soil contained in your carpets will have an effect on filter
replacement frequency.
The AF filter can appear to be completely soiled and still remain 100%
effective in filter and airflow efficiency. Therefore, as a general rule, we
recommend usage for at least 4 weeks between replacement.
The “dirt” you see on the surface of the AF filter represents millions of non
wettable and microscopic sized particulates that would normally escape
undetected into the surrounding environment with any other standard
type vacuum.
* During hot water extraction when urethane foam filter is not available.
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Serial
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check to see that the original Serial
Number Identification Plate is intact (Figure 24). If the Serial Number is missing or
defaced or does not look like the one in figure 25, please call us at 775-972-1621.
We DO NOT recommend that you purchase a Thermax if the Serial Number has
been removed or defaced as this is our only means of identification.
Nearly thirty years of extensive field use and refinement have proven our safe and
effective cleaning solution formulas. Thermax has a product for just about every
carpet cleaning application. Formulated specifically to be used in conjunction with
Thermax carpet cleaning systems the products and their application are further
defined below.
*THERMA GOLD or THERMAX 9-IN-1
THERMA GOLD, or THERMAX 9-IN-1, combine the most advanced carpet
cleaning technology into one hyper concentrated liquid. They will pre-treat, clean,
deodorize, preserve and protect your carpet and upholstery all in one easy to
use liquid formula.
*DEFOAMER
DEFOAMER is used in the dirty solution recovery tank to control potentially
damaging foam build-up within the tank. Every carpet being cleaned contains
foreign matter within its fibers. Often times, this foreign matter has a tendency to
excessively foam when extracted into the recovery tank of the cleaning system.
Using DEFOAMER while cleaning minimizes the potential for the foam to
overflow into the vacuum motor.
*AQUA BLUE
AQUA BLUE is a concentrated blend of proprietary elements that therapeutically
clean and freshen your indoor environment when used as directed. Just add the
required amount into the water of the recoveryffiltration tank before and during
vacuuming to achieve the desired result. Your home will permeate with a fresh,
clean, healthy aroma!
CONDITION AND CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Canister not plugged into outlet 1. Plug canister into working outlet
2. Defective vacuum switch 2. *Replace vacuum switch
3. loose terminal connections 3. *Check ALL terminal connections
4. Defective vac motor 4, *Replace vac motor
1. Canister not plugged into outlet |. Plug canister into working outlet
2. Defective pump switch 2. *Replace pump switch
3. Loose terminal connections 3. *Check ALL terminal connections
1. Low on solution 1. Refill solution tank
2. Obstruction in spray nozzle 2. Use end of paper clip to clean
3. Clogged solution tank filter 3. *Remove lint obstructing filter (filter is
4. Clogged quick disconned inside solution tank)
4. *Replace quick disconnect
1. Clogged wand or vac hose 1. Remove clog by hooking vacuum hose inlet
. Clogged motorized dry vacuum head neck elbow to exhaust outlet located under canister,
turn vac on to blow clog out
. Dome improperly seated
ЗИ 2. Remove wand and clean out neck
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4. Damaged aqua dome gasket
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3. Twist dome properly into slots, and test
; Damaged gasket On recovery tank for proper seal
. Clogged foam (black) secondary filter 4 Replace with new gasket
Clogged disposable electrostatic 5. Replace with new gasket
AF filter (white
¿a 6. Rinse and replace foam secondary filter
8. Clogged aqua filter chamber 8 aqua
seats ie 7. Replace with new filter
8. Empty and clean aqua filtration recovery tank
Trouble Shooting Tios
CONDITION AND CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Dirt and lint stuck in joint 1. Spray lubricant in joint
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1. No aqua filtration tube in dome. See photo 2 1. Place aqua filtration tube in dome. See photo 2
2. Aqua filter chamber and aqua filtration tube 2. Empty tank, remove debris and refill with
clogged with excess debris clean water
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belt and clean brush roll
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Brush roll slipping or not turning
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Clogged reusable/disposable secondary filter
5. If white disposable filter is entirely covered
with dirt, replace it. If using black urethane
filter, rinse, clean and reuse
1. Vac switch off 1. Turn vac switch on
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Improper cord connections 2. Make sure both cord ends are plugged in.
Defective dry vacuum head motor notas 3 and 35
3. *Replace motor
4. Check EV.H. cord hookup at powerhead
and canister ends
Electrified vac hose not properly hooked up
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1. Tighten fittings on both ends
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Limited Warranty
Manufacturer will replace or repair, at its option, the AF system, if found to be
defective in material or workmanship, for a period of (2) years from the date of
purchase. This Limited Warranty is only extended to the original purchaser, and
the system must be used in accordance with the Operations Manual.
Belts and disposable filters are NOT covered by this limited warranty. Customer
will be responsible for all shipping and handling charges in getting parts
and/or machine to a Thermax Authorized Service Center. Thermax will assume
responsibility for return postage only if defect was found to be covered by this
Limited Warranty.
Manufacturer's liability under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacements
of parts provided in this Limited Warranty and is in Lieu of all other remedies,
including incidental and consequential damages. THERE ARE NO OTHER
WARRANTIES GIVEN BY THE MANUFACTURER, AND THE MANUFACTURER
WILL ONLY HONOR THE WARRANTY AS DESCRIBED HEREIN.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
IMPORTANT: This Limited Warranty will be null and void if:
1. The Thermax was not purchased from an authorized Thermax Distributor.
2. Original factory serial number has been defaced, removed or changed.
3. Cleaning solutions other than those approved by Thermax are used.
4. If machine is used for other than household use.
Name of Distributor:
Distributor Phone Number;
Date of Purchase:
Serial Number:
Please Note: Retain this owner's manual along with your Owners Information
Sheet, Proof of purchase must accompany all warranty claims.
To Contact the Factory:
Thermax AF1 & AF2 World Headquarters Phone: 888-764-3700
3315 E. Texas St. Fax: 318-741-3702
Bossier City, LA 71111 Website: www.thermaxaf.com
Email: [email protected]
FART NO: 06-390-00 REV 4/04
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