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PROBLEM

The machine does not run.

The machine does not

remove debris from the floor.

The brush does not rotate.

CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual 579 Carpetmaster

HOW TO CORRECT PROBLEMS IN THE MACHINE

1. There is no power

1. The filter bag is dirty.

2. There is an obstruction in

the standpipe.

3. There is an obstruction in the

hose.

4. There is an obstruction in the

air tunnel.

5. The tank gasket is worn or broken.

6. The brush does not turn clockwise

when seen from the right-hand

side of the machine.

7. The brush setting is not correct.

8. The brush is worn.

9. The foam filter is dirty.

1. There is an obstruction in the

brush housing.

2. There is an obstruction in the bear-

ings on the end of the brush.

3. The belt is broken or loose.

4. There is low line voltage.

5. The brush drive motor will not run.

CAUSE

ACTION

1. There is an obstruction. See

"Circuit Breaker" in the manual.

2. The electrical outlet, power cord,

electrical switches and motor

brushes are to be checked. Elec-

trical inspections must be made

by a person authorized to do

maintenance. Electrical repairs

must be made by a person

authorized to make electrical repairs.

1. If the bag is ¾ full, discard the

paper bag. clean the bag if it is a

cloth bag. If the machine is used

to pick up heavy debris, discard

or clean the bag before it is ¾ full.

1. Remove the hose from the stand-

pipe tube.

2. Start the vacuum motor.

3. Hold your hand over the stand-

pipe tube. If you feel no suction,

the standpipe has an object in it.

4. Shut off the vacuum motor.

5. Remove the object.

1. Remove the hose from the stand-

pipe tube.

2. Remove the obstruction.

1. Check the air tunnel.

2. Replace the gasket if it is worn or

broken.

1. Check the entire gasket (top,bottom, and

sides) where the front

tank seals against the rear tank.

2. Replace the gasket if it is worn or

broken.

1. Return the machine to a Clarke Technology

Service Branch or a Clarke Technology

Service Center to have the motor

wired correctly.

1. Change the brush setting. If the

brush is set too low on a deep pile

carpet, the housing can stop the

air flow.

1. Replace the brush.

1. Clean the foam filter.

1. Remove the obstruction.

1. Replace or tighten the belt.

1. Remove other appliances on the

line or provide a separate circuit.

1. Push the circuit breaker button.

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