Steamin Demon XL20 Operating Manual
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Steamin Demon XL20 is a powerful, high-flow carpet cleaning system designed for both residential and commercial use. This machine features a dual-tank system, allowing for continuous cleaning without interruption. Its powerful vacuum motor efficiently removes dirt, grime, and excess water, leaving carpets clean and dry. The adjustable and reversible handle provides flexibility for cleaning in tight spaces and on stairs. The machine also includes a defoamer to prevent soap residue buildup, ensuring optimal cleaning performance.
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Steamin Demon XL15 & XL20 High-Flow Carpet Cleaning System Operating Manual For Assistance Call Toll-Free 1-888-413-6748 (Fax: 740-587-1394, Email: [email protected]) NOTES Table of Contents Section One Page # I. Pre Extraction 2 A. Installing Filter Bag and Cleaning Vac Shoe B. Chemicals C. Sink Fittings D. Unrolling Hoses E. Hooking up to the Faucet F. Prespraying and Spotting Carpets II. Extraction procedure A. Before you Begin B. Setting Handle Height and Position C. Cleaning Carpet D. E. F. G. 5 Cleaning Carpet in Push-Ahead Position Swing Check Valve Hose Techniques Unhooking and Cleaning the Machine III. Hoses A. Attaching Extra Hoses B. Attaching Hose Reels 8 IV. Hand Tool Attachments 9 Section Two: Warranty 9 Section Three: Trouble-Shooting 10 -1- Section One Hold dink clamps Remove vac hose to remove lid Figure 2: Installing filter bag Lip hook Figure 3: Cleaning vacuum shoe Make sure electric is unplugged before removing float switch Float Switch Figure 4A: Float switch removed from recovery tank View chamber nut View chamber Figure 4B: View chamber I. Pre-Extraction A. Cleaning the Machine- To ensure proper machine performance you must either at the end or the beginning of each day replace the filter bag (fig. 2) and clean the vacuum shoe (fig. 3). Once a week you need to clean the float switch (fig. 4A), and the view chamber (fig. 4B). If you are cleaning carpet with greasy or sandy soil, you may need to change the filter bag more often. Filter bags have to be replaced once they are completely blocked. You can tell this by the pitch of the vacuum motor. When you hear the rpms of the vac motor go up and stay up, immediately replace filter. Additional instructions on how to clean these areas can be found on page 8. B. Chemicals 1. Fill the defoamer bottle, attached to the machine, 3/4 full with Steamin Demon Bubble Buster Defoamer (fig.5). 2. Fill the Dial a Mixer Sprayer with Demon Clean Carpet Prespray (fig. 6). Set the Dial A Mix Sprayer according to the instructions on its label. In general place the setting lower than you would guess. 3. Fill spotting bottle with water and add 1 oz. of Demon Clean. C. Sink Fittings- Each machine comes with three sink fittings, an extra pump impeller, a lip hook, a caddie, a spotting bottle, a quart of prespray, a quart of defoamer, a 33 foot prespray hose with a Dial-a-Mix sprayer (fig. 7A and 7B). The sink fittings convert the aerator threads on the faucet to garden hose threads. 1. To install sink fittings, use your hand or a pair of pliers to remove the aerator from the faucet. Avoid using plastic faucets or spigots. Then install the corresponding sink fitting on the -2- faucet. Make sure when you remove << Figure 5: Filling the aerator its washer comes out with it. defoamer bottle Sometimes the aerator comes out but the with Bubble Blaster washer stays in the faucet. To remove the washer, insert your finger in the faucet and work the washer out (fig. 8). 2. The Standard Sink Fitting (fig.9) has both inner and outer threads. It will fit about ninety percent of all faucets. 3. The Standard Extended Sink Fitting (fig. 7A) has the same male thread as Figure 6: Filling the Standard Sink Fitting. These threads, prespray bottle with however, are extended above the fitting. Demon Clean >>> This fitting is used on recessed faucets commonly found in bathrooms. Standard extended sink fitting 4. The 13/16 Male Fitting is the third 13/16 male fitting most common fitting (fig. 7A). 5. The 13/16 Female and 3/4 Female Sink Standard sink fitting Fittings are accessories rarely used, but will fit into some old gooseneck faucets. Ear Washer 6. Permanent Sink Fitting- These are of- Lip Hook fered as accessories They are nice for Pump Impellor facilities that do not want to mess with installing and removing sink fittings. Figure 7A: Contents of caddie They permanently install on the faucets, Dial-a-Mix and all you need to do to connect to the Demon Clean Sprayer faucet is remove the aerator. Prespray 7. For garden hose-type spigots, sink fitPrespray tings aren’t necessary. The garden hose Hose swivel nut on the end of the red pressure hose connects directly to the garden hose spigot. 8. If connecting to a water heater, open Bubble Buster water heater valve to drain any debris out Caddie Defoamer of the bottom of the water heater before Figure 7B: Contents of caddie connecting your red pressure hose to it. D. Unrolling Hoses- Place one arm through the middle opening of the hoses (fig. 10) and feed the hose out as you walk away from the machine toward the sink. Hint: New hoses take about a week to break in. If you roll and unroll the hoses the same way every time they will break in quicker and be easier to work with. Aerator Sink Fitting Figure 8: Attaching sink fitting to faucet -3- E. Hooking the Machine to the Faucet 1. Tighten the garden hose swivel nut (fig. 11) on the sink fitting. Turn hot water valve all the way open and open the pressure valve (fig. 11). If you are doing commercial carpet and are working off a small water heater, turn both the hot and cold water on. 2. Open drain valve and place in sink, toilet, or other drain (fig. 11 & 12). 3. Plug electric cord into a grounded three pin outlet. Important: The most common mistake made with this machine is forgetting to open all the valves. Remember that there are valves at both ends of each hose (pressure and drain). If any of the valves are closed, the machine will not work . Inner Threads Outer Threads Washer Figure 9: Inner and outer threads of Standard Fitting Arm through the middle of hose Feed hose out as you walk away from machine Figure 10: Unrolling hoses Sink Fitting Garden Hose Swivel Nut Pressure Valve (open) Drain Valve (open) Figure 11: Hoses hooked to sink Pressure Valve (closed) Drain Valve (closed) Drain Valve (open) Pressure Valve (open) Figure 12: Hose valves (open and closed) F. Prespraying and spotting carpet 1. First unroll the prespray hose. Then snap the hose quick connect into the prespray plug (fig. 13). Make sure the hose is completely uncoiled before snapping it into the prespray plug (fig. 13 and 14). 2. When you are prespraying carpet concentrate prespray on the main traffic areas and spots. (fig. 14) Prespray spots directly and work in the chemical by rubbing the spot with your foot. Once done prespraying carpet disconnect prespray hose form the machine, release the pressure from the hose and place in the caddie (fig. 15). 3. Use a grooming brush to work the chemical into the carpet and to loosen the heavy soil. 4. With stubborn stains you may need to boost your detergent. You can do this with your spotter. Spray the stain with your spotter, and work in with your foot. -4- II. Extraction Procedures A. Before You Begin- Before starting your machine , familiarize yourself with the control panel (fig 16). This panel has five switches. 1. Vacuum switch: This rocker switch turns your vacuum motor on and off. It should remain ON during the entire extraction process. 2. Defoamer Momentary Toggle Switch: This switch will be used on an “as needed” basis during the extraction process. 3. Jet Spray Switches: For your convenience, there are three jet spray switches. Two on the front control panel and one on the back. On the front control panel there is a rocker switch and a push button switch. On the back control panel plate there is one push button switch (fig. 18). These switches control the water flow to the carpet. Figure 13: Snapping in prespray hose Uncoiled prespray hose Figure 14: Prespraying carpet B. Setting Handle - For your conveDial-a-Mix nience the XL's handle is both adjust- Demon Clean Sprayer Prespray able and reversible. To adjust the handle just loosen the two star fasteners (fig 17) Prespray and retighten at the proper height (usuHose ally belt high or below). To reverse the handle loosen the two star fasteners, detach the Velcro tie and swing the handle Bubble Buster all the way over. Retighten the star fas- Caddie Defoamer teners. Now you are in the push ahead Figure 15: Caddie with chemical & hose postion (fig 18). C. Cleaning Carpet 1. Turn vacuum switch on. 2. Position your machine for a cleaning pass (fig. 19). Keep both your hands on the machines handle. 3. How to make a cleaning pass. Turn one of the jets spray switches ON and walk the machine backwards working the hoses with your feet. Apply enough upward lift on the handle to keep the nose of the ma- Defoamer Jet-spray Vacuum Jet-spray Jet spray switches switch momentary push-button rocker switch toggle switch Tube switch connector -5- Defoamer switch Vacuum switchlight Indicator Figure 16: Control panel chine firmly on the carpet (fig.19). 4. At the end of your cleaning pass, turn jet spray switch OFF and continue walking the machine backwards a few inches. This will allow the machine to pick up any excess moisture. 5. Reposition the machine for the next pass (overlap approximately two to three inches) and repeat steps three and four. 6. During your cleaning pass, if you notice a lot of soap residue in the view chamber, pull the defoamer switch up for a second or more. If you ever hear the RPM’s of your vacuum motor decrease or see water shooting out from under the machine, pull the defoamer switch up. This allows defoamer to be drawn into the recovery tank and kill the soap suds. 7. When rinsing spots, rinse spot 3-4 times with extractor followed by a slow dry pass. Figure 17: Loosening star fastener to adjust handle height Back control panel jet-spray push-button switch Velcro tie Figure 18: Push-ahead handle position Both hands on handle applying enough upward force to keep nose of machine securely on the carpet Nose of machine Work hoses with your feet Figure 19: Walk-behind cleaning position Swing check valve Figure 20: Swing check valve D. Cleaning Carpet as Push-Ahead Machine 1. Reverse handle as shown in figure 18. 2. Turn vacuum motor on. 3. Push jet spray button on (fig 18) and walk behind machine, forward. Push down slightly on the handle as you walk the machine forward. This keeps the vacuum shoe securely on the carpet. E. Swing Check Valve - Each machine comes with one swing check valve. This keeps the jets from dripping. Occasionally this will get stuck and only one of the jets will work. To open the valve, just tap with a hammer or other tool. If this doesn't work, just place your finger over the jet that is spraying and turn the jet spray switch on. This should free up the valve(fig 20). IMPORTANT: Many carpets have tremendous amounts of soap residue in -6- them. This machine is very efficient at removing these residues. To protect your vacuum motor from the soap suds that can build up in your recovery tank, periodically pull the defoamer switch up. Push engine compartment cover back 2 inches IMPORTANT: When using extra hoses or really hot water, your discharge pump may run hot and automatically shut off. A protective thermal switch within the pump is responsible for this. If this should occur, simply remove the thumb knobs (fig. 21) and push the top of the engine compartment cover back a couple of inches. This allows the heat inside the engine compartment to vent, thus decreasing the temperature inside the engine compartment housing. Thumb knobs Hook red cover under brace IMPORTANT: For flood restoration or work that requires more then 200 feet of hose, and optional dual discharge pump is available. This internally mounted discharge pump will increase your pump’s discharge capability about 50 to 80 percent. Do not operate the Steamin Demon in standing water, ELECTRICAL SHOCK WILL OCCUR. F. Hose Techniques- The hoses on your machine provide it with a high volume of water supply and discharge capabilities. They can also get in your way. Here are some tried-and-true techniques that will be helpful to you. 1. Always try to work away from your hoses. 2. The hose strap (fig. 22) on the handle allows you to switch the hoses from one side of the machine to the other. 3. During extraction, keep both your hands on the handle and work the hose with your feet (fig. 19). G. Unhooking & Cleaning the Machine 1. Tilt the machine to the RIGHT (fig. -7- Figure 21: Hot pump Hose hanger Figure 22: Moving hose hanger from one side of handle to the other. Figure 23: Tilting machine to the right to manually activate discharge pump Safety water fixture Brass knurl nut Figure 24: Brass knurl nut and safety water fixture Dial-a-mix sprayer Fan tip removed Water channel Float switch Water channel gasket Figure 25: Cleaning float switch (unplug machine before doing this) Drain plug Figure 26: Drain plug Figure 27: Rolling up hoses 23) to manually activate the discharge pump. This will drain the recovery tank of any remaining dirty water. 2. Unplug the electric cord. 3. Replace bag filter (fig 2). 4. Once a week clean the float switch and the safety water filter. First, unscrew the brass knurl nut (fig.24) and lift the float switch up. Then spray out any debris that has built up inside the float switch with your Dial-a-Mix sprayer (fig. 25). Replace when clean. 5. If it is needed remove the drain plug (fig. 26) and spray out the bottom of the recovery tank with the Dial-a-Mix sprayer. 6. Clean the vacuum shoe with the lip hook provided with each machine (fig. 3). 7. Clean the exterior of the machine with a damp cloth and glass cleaner. 8. Unscrew the pressure hose (the red hose) from the sink fitting. Open then close the pressure valve to release excess pressure. 9. Close the drain valve (on the clear hose). 10. Remove the sink fitting from the faucet and replace the aerator. 11. Roll the hoses (fig. 27). Always roll the hoses in the same direction, either clockwise or counter clockwise. If you do they will break in nicely for you. 12. If you store the machine make sure that it is in a place that will not freeze. Freezing this machine will damage it. III. Hoses Figure 28: 50 ft. section of extra hose A. Attaching Extra Hoses- Extra hoses are sold in 50 foot sections (fig.28) with valves on all the ends. To attach just align the pressure and drain hoses and tighten the corresponding garden hose fittings. Make sure all valves are open before operating. B. Hose Reels- Hose reels may be purchased with the machine (fig 29). They come in pairs one hose reel for the pres- -8- sure and one hose reel for the drain hose. These hose reels can hold 100 feet, 150 feet, 200 feet, and 250 feet of hose depending on your needs. (Any facility consistantly using 200 ft. or more should consider thes hose reels.) Drain hose reel Caddie IV. Hand Tool Attachments These attachments may be purchased with your machine. They consist of 25 feet of vacuum and pressure hoses. Separate heads are available for stair and furniture cleaning. A wand attachment is also available. To connect the hand tool attachment to the machine: A. Remove clear hose from view chamber (fig. 30). B. Push hand tool hose cuff on view chamber. C. Snap the red pressure hose into the plug on the front of the machine. D. For stairs, just prespray with your DialA-Mix Sprayer and rinse with Stair Tool. E. For furniture, gently mist with your spotting bottle and rinse with your Furniture Tool. Pressure hose reel Figure 29: Hose reels View chamber Clear hose Snap in pressure hose Figure 30: Stair/upholstery tool attachment SECTION TWO: WARRANTY Steamin Demon Company conditionally warrants all major structural parts (recovery tank, filters, axle, handle, internal braces, stainless steel lips) and all nonstructural, plastic and electrical parts for its XL15 and XL20 machines, for a period of one year from date of purchase. In addition, if Steamin Demon Company’s Demon Clean Prespray and Bubble-Buster Defoamer only are used in the chemical injection and defoamer injection systems, those systems will be warranted for the life of the machine. This warranty includes the cost of shipping warranty-replacement parts or machines to the distributor or end-user, but does not include the cost of shipping parts or machines to the factory for inspection or repair. The warranty is subject to the conditions listed below: • This warranty is made only to the original purchaser and will only be honored when the machine is used in accordance with the directions and instructions described in the Operation and Maintenance Procedure Manual. • This warranty does not include any product showing signs of abuse, misuse, improper voltage, shipping damage, lack of proper maintenance, alterations, use of nonapproved chemicals (call us), gaskets, finishes, polycarbonate, fire, flood, excessive wear or other causes beyond Steamin Demon Company’s control. -9- SECTION THREE: TROUBLE-SHOOTING Problem Cause 6. Bad pump or float switch 1. Open all drain valves 2. Clean float switch 3. Remove thumb knobs and push engine compartment cover back a few inches 4. Unkink hose 5. Tighten pump’s garden hose swivel fitting or replace impeller 6. Replace No water supply 1. Water not turned on 2. Closed valve(s) 3. Kinked hose 4. Broken or frozen solenoid 5. Broken jet spray switch 1. Turn water on 2. Open all valves 3. Unkink hose 4. Replace 5. Replace RPM’s of vacuum motor going dramatically down 1. Recovery tank full of water 1. See above section: “Recovery tank will not drain.” 2. Increase defoamer injection Recovery tank will not drain 1. Closed drain valve(s) 2. Dirty float switch 3. Hot pump Solution 4. Kinked drain hose 5. Pump not priming 2. Excess soap residue in carpet Vacuum motor will not turn on 1. Check wall plug and plug on 1. Plug in back of machine 2. Check building's circuit 2. Reset circuit breaker breaker 3. Bad switch, loose wire or bad 3. Call us motor Water going to machine but not to prespray system 1. Quick connect not seated 1. Reseat quick connect properly Hazing of view chamber 1. Use of strong solvents 1. Quit using them Slow drying times 1. Clogged Filter Bag 2. Obstructed vacuum shoe 1. Change Filter Bag 2. Clean vacuum shoe Machine shocks you 1. Short or improper ground in 1. Immediately stop operating either machine or outlet and call us Defoamer not injecting 1. Clogged defoamer valve Machine's vacuum motor RPM 1. Clogged filter bag go up and stay up -10- 1. Separate tube connector above defoamer bottle. Open defoamer valve and blow through tube until unclogged 1. Change filter bag
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Key Features
- High flow
- Dual tank
- Powerful vacuum motor
- Adjustable handle
- Defoamer
- Push-ahead position
- Swing check valve
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Frequently Answers and Questions
How do I adjust the handle height?
Loosen the two star fasteners on the handle and retighten at the desired height.
What does the defoamer switch do?
The defoamer switch releases defoamer into the recovery tank to prevent soap suds buildup.
How often should I change the filter bag?
Replace the filter bag when it is completely blocked, indicated by an increase in the vacuum motor's RPM.
What do I do if the pump gets hot?
Remove the thumb knobs and push the top of the engine compartment cover back a couple of inches to allow heat to vent.