Clarke TFC 400 All Purpose Cleaning Machine Owner’s Manual

Clarke TFC 400 All Purpose Cleaning Machine

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: TFC 400
• Model Number: 56380773
• Intended Use: Commercial use in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops, and offices
• Safety: GFCI-equipped power cord, not suitable for use with flammable or combustible liquids

Product Usage Instructions

Introduction
This manual provides guidance on operating the Clarke All Purpose Cleaner for commercial use. Please read the instructions carefully before using the machine.

Parts and Service
Repairs should be conducted by authorized Clarke service personnel using original replacement parts. Contact Clarke for repair parts or service, specifying the Model and Serial number.

Modifications
Any modifications or additions affecting capacity or safe operation must receive prior approval from Nilfisk-Advance Inc. Unapproved changes will void the warranty and may lead to accidents.

Name Plate
The model and serial numbers are located on the Name Plate of the machine. Record this information for future reference when ordering parts.

Unpacking
Upon receipt of the machine, carefully inspect the packaging and the machine for any damage. In case of damage, retain the shipping carton for carrier inspection and contact Clarke immediately for a freight damage claim.

Important Safety Instructions

• Suitable for commercial use only
• Always follow basic precautions when using electrical appliances
• Do not use with flammable liquids
• Verify no foreign objects obstruct float ball movement
• Contact Clarke if issues persist

FAQ

• Can this machine be used in residential settings?
  No, this machine is intended for commercial use only in specified environments.

• What should I do if liquid comes out of the vacuum exhaust?
  Switch off the power immediately and check for any obstructions preventing float ball movement. Contact Clarke if the problem continues.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This machine is only suitable for commercial use, for example in hotels, schools, hospitals, factories, shops and offi ces other than normal residential housekeeping purposes.
When using any electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
NOTE: Read all instructions before using this machine.

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock, or injury:

• This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
• Always use the power cord that comes with the machine and includes a GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter). Never use the machine without connecting to power through a GFCI.
• Do not leave the machine when it is plugged in. Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain or snow. Store and use indoors.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
• Do not pull by the cord, use the cord as a handle, damage the cord, or allow the cord or the machine near heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the cord end.
• Do not handle the plug, the cord, or the machine with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air fl ow.
• Keep loose clothing, hair, fi ngers, and all parts of your body away from the openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick-up anything that is burning or smoking, or any health endangering dusts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Always use chemicals with a pH between 4 and 12, and never introduce the chemicals in the tank. Always use the chemical siphoning system.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combustible liquids, and do not use in any areas where these may be present.
• If foam or liquid comes out with the vacuum exhaust, switch the power off immediately. Verify that there are not foreign objects from preventing the fl oat ball from moving freely. Contact Clarke if the problem persists.
• Liquid ejected at the spray nozzle could be dangerous as a result of its temperature, pressure, or chemical content.
  SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
The Products sold with this Manual contain or may contain chemicals that are known to certain governments (such as the State of California, as identifi ed in its Proposition 65 Regulatory Warning Law) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. In certain locations (including the State of California) purchasers of these Products that place them in service at an employment job site or a publicly accessible space are required by regulation to make certain notices, warnings or disclosures regarding the chemicals that are or may be contained in the Products at or about such work sites. It is the purchaser’s responsibility to know the content of, and to comply with, any laws and regulations relating to the use of these Products in such environments. The Manufacturer disclaims any responsibility to advise purchasers of any specifi c requirements that may be applicable to the use of the Products in such environments.

INTRODUCTION

• This manual will help you to get the most from your Clarke All Purpose Cleaner. Read it thoroughly before operating the machine.
• This product is intended for commerical use only.

PARTS AND SERVICE

Repairs, when required, should be performed by Clarke service personnel using original replacement parts and accessories. Call Clarke for repair parts or service. Please specify the Model and Serial number when calling about your machine.

MODIFICATIONS

Modifi cations and additions to the cleaning machine which affect capacity and safe operation shall not be performed by the customer or user without prior written approval from Nilfi sk-Advance Inc. Unapproved modifi cations will void the machine warranty and make the customer liable for any resulting accidents.

NAME PLATE

• The model and serial number of your machine are shown on the Name Plate on the machine.
• This information is needed when ordering parts for the machine.
• Use the space below to note the model and serial numbers of your machine.

UNPACKING

• When the machine arrives, carefully inspect the shipping carton and the machine for damage. If damage is evident, save the shipping carton so that it can be inspected by the carrier.
• Contact the Clarke customer service department immediately to fi le a freight damage claim.
• DO NOT OPERATE THE MACHINE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ THIS SECTION

IMPROPER USE WILL VOID THE WARRANTY

• Always use a defoamer when foaming occurs to prevent vacuum motor damage.
• To keep fi ttings, pumps, and lines from damage during freezing conditions, use RV anti-freeze in the pump or keep the machine inside heated areas.
• Do not let the pump run dry.
• All chemicals should be added through the feed system and NOT in the tank.
• All extension cords must have a rating of at least 12/3 (12 gauge cord). Extension cords should be no longer than 50 feet. Replace the plug immediately if the ground prong becomes damaged or is broken off.
• DO NOT use water heated to greater than 120 °F (54 °C).

120VAC GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance must be grounded. If it should electrically malfunction, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance 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 and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

DANGER!

• Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualifi ed electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance. If it will not fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
• This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure 1 below. A temporary adapter illustrated in Figures 2 and 3 may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Figure 2 if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (Figure 1) can be installed by a qualifi ed electrician. The green-colored rigid ear, tab, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw. Grounding adapters are not approved for use in Canada.
• Replace the plug if the grounding pin is damaged or broken.
• The Green (or Green/Yellow) wire in the cord is the grounding wire. When replacing a plug, this wire must be attached to the grounding pin only.
• Extension cords connected to this machine should be 12 gauge, three-wire cords with three-prong plugs and outlets. DO NOT use extension cords more than 50 feet (15 m) long.

KNOW YOUR MACHINE DESCRIPTIONS

1. Operator Handle Operator holds onto this handle to move the machine from one location to another.
2. Solution Tank Lid This lid screws off so the tank can be fi lled. The solution fi ll hose is tethered to the lid, and hangs inside the arm of the Operator Handle.
3. Tools & Accessories Various accessories can be stored on the machine.
4. Basket This lift-off carrying basket sits on top of the round lid on the Recovery tank.
5. Recovery Hose Waste water is picked-up through this hose.
6. Chemical Container Holders Two molded-in bottle holders for chemical jugs.
7. Spray Hose This hose delivers water from the machine to the cleaning tool.
8. Drain Hose This hose is used to empty the recovery tank. NOTE: hold the end of the hose above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled fl ow of waste water when you remove the cap, then lower the hose slowly to control the rate of discharge.
9. Switch Plate The machine’s on/off switches for the vacuum and for the pump are located here and this is where the valve to change chemical feeds is located.
10. Castors and Wheels Castors pivot for ease of steering, and large back wheels make it easy to roll the machine from location to location. Power Cord (11): The 25 ft. power cord connects to a power cord pigtail on the rear of the machine.

KNOW YOUR SWITCH PLATE

• Vacuum Switch (A): turns on the vacuum motor.
• Chemical Valve (B): switches between the two chemical containers. When the selector is pointed straight down, the valve is off and neither chemical is selected. When the selector is pointed directly towards one or the other symbols, that chemical is selected.
• Solution Pump Switch (C): turns on the solution pump.
• Quick Connect (D ): this is where solution comes out of the machine and the attachment point for the solution hose.

METERING TIPS

The chemical metering tips allow you to select the ratio of chemical to water, as the water fl ows out of the machine. Insert the correct metering tip for the desired mixture into the chemical siphon tube.

OPERATION

1. Insert the appropriate metering tips into the chemical feed lines (see illustration, page 5).

2. Fill the holding tank with warm water (not exceeding 120 °F). Do not add any chemical to the tank.

3. Prepare the area for cleaning by emptying waste receptacles, clearing debris, removing paper products, blowing out vents, and sweeping fl oors.

4. Connect the 25 ft power cord (11) to the pig-tail on the rear of the machine. Test the GFCI on the power cord before each use. Plug the GFCI protected power cord into an outlet.

5. PRIME THE PUMP: Attach the priming hose to the outlet quick disconnect (D) and place the open end of the hose into the recovery tank. Turn on the pump and let it run until the pump is completely primed (no visible air in the water stream). Turn the pump off.
   NOTE: prime the machine before you place the chemical feed tubes into chemical containers.

6. Disconnect the priming hose and attach the solution hose (7) to the quick disconnect (D).

7. Attach the spray gun to the other end of the solution line.

8. Place chemicals in the molded-in chemical bottle containers (6) on the rear of the machine. Insert one of the feed lines into one of the chemical containers. Secure the line by screwing on the cap. The chemical will feed from which ever container the selector valve (B) on the switch plate is turned towards and when the gun is used in the low pressure setting. Use chemicals with a pH of between 4 and 12. Never add chemicals to the clean water tank.

9. Set the spray gun (E) to low pressure by sliding the pressure selector forward (low pressure = forward; high pressure = back).

10. Turn on the pump switch (C) (push button) and spray through the gun for a few seconds to fi ll the line with solution.

11. Apply the chemical to the walls and fi xtures from the bottom up. Spray the fl oor last as you work your way out of the room.

12. Allow the chemical to work for the proper amount of dwell time, according to the chemical manufacturer’s directions. Agitate heavily soiled areas with a scrub brush.

13. Turn off the chemical injector valve by turning the selector (B) to the down position.

14. Set the spray gun (E) to high pressure and rinse the area from the top down.

15. Connect the recovery hose (5), attach the squeegee (F), and turn on the vacuum (A) (rocker switch).

16. Squeegee off the mirrors, pick up the liquid off the fl oor with the fl oor tool. If you have the optional blow dry hose, use it to dry the fi xtures.

17. Drain the recovered water into a utility sink or toilet. NOTE: Keep the top of the drain hose (8) higher than the water level in the tank to avoid uncontrolled discharge of water when you open the cap on the hose.

    • CAUTION
    • To avoid vacuum motor damage, always use a defoamer any time foam is present.
    • Before you turn on the vacuum always make sure the fi lter screen on the ball fl oat is clean and that the ball can travel freely.
    • RE-PRIMING THE PUMP
      If the pump looses prime between jobs, follow the instructions to PRIME THE PUMP, above. If that doesn’t get water fl owing, put the priming hose into the vacuum inlet hose barb and cover the rest of the space around the priming hose with your hand. Turn on the vacuum (with the pump also running) and let the suction of the vacuum assist in getting water into the pump.

MAINTENANCE

1. Use only approved chemicals at the recommended mix ratios. All chemicals should be added through the feed system and NOT added directly to the water in the solution tank to prevent possible damage to the pump, seals, or other components.
2. For optimum performance, fl ush the Chemical Feed lines after every job by replacing the chemical containers with containers of clear water and spraying through the gun until the fl uid stream is clear. See the Maintenance Schedule, below.
3. The pump seals and/or valves in the high pressure pumps may need to be replaced after about 1000 hours of use, if the pump begins to loose performance or to leak. The pressure regulator valve may need to be when a drop in the spraying pressure at the tool is apparent.
4. If the 4”, clear lid is removed from the top of the base (solution tank), you will need to apply a silicone sealant to the threads when you reinstall the lid to seal for vacuum leaks.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

• Have Clarke check the carbon brushes once a year or after about 500 hours of operation.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (as installed and tested on the unit)

BASE ASSY

EQUIPMENT PALLET

PUMP ASSY

SWITCH PLATE ASSY

TANK ASSY

ACCESSORIES

WIRING DIAGRAM

1. NON-CSA MACHINE
2. VAC SWITCH
   • ALL CLEANER – P/N 2123
   • ALL CLEANER XP AND TFC 400 – P/N 1644
3. PUMPS
   • ALL CLEANER – P/N 960
   • ALL CLEANER AND TFC 400 – P/N 2060(120V)
   • APC 328(400PSI) – P/N 2064-CE
4. VAC
   • ALL CLEANER – P/N 408
   • ALL CLEANER XP AND TFC 400 – P/N 408
   • APC 328(400PSI) – P/N 407A
   • ALL CLEANER XP AND TFC 400 – P/N 2060(120V)

ABOUT COMPANY

• 14600 21st Avenue North
• Plymouth, MN 55447-3408
• www.clarkeus.com
• Phone: 800-253-0367
• Fax: 800-825-2753
• ©2012 Nilfi sk-Advance, Inc.

References

• CustomerZone: Buy Nilfisk, Advance, Clarke, and Viper Parts, Accessories, and Machines | Nilfisk Official Website

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