IMAGE 26E Operator's Manual ® READ THIS BOOK This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
CONTENTS OF THIS BOOK Operator Safety Instructions .................................................................................. 3 Introduction and Machine Specifications .................................................................. 5 Transporting the Machine ........................................................................................ 6 Machine Controls .................................................................................................... 7 Electrical Instructions 115V .
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine. WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury to you or to other personnel; property damage could occur as well. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: This machine is not equipped with a parking brake. Never leave the machine unattended. For added safety, always place a chock in front of and behind the drive wheel. WARNING: Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel could result in damage or injury. Maintenance and repairs must be performed by authorized Clarke personnel only. WARNING: Electrical components of this machine can "short-out" if exposed to water or moisture. Keep the electrical components of the machine dry.
INTRODUCTION AND MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS The IMAGE 26E is a one-piece, self-propelled carpet extractor designed for cleaning carpet. The machine applies cleaning solution to the carpet and then rinses carpet and removes the dirty solution and soil with a recovery tool. Features: Easy to Operate Interex cleaning system. Brush pressure gauge. Improved Line of sight. Adjustable brush pressure. Adjustable traverse speed. Quick change brush feature.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE How to Put the Machine in a Van or Truck WARNING: The machine is heavy. Make sure you use two able persons to help assist the machine up the ramp. 1. Make sure the loading ramp is no less than eight feet long and strong enough to support the machine. 2. Make sure the ramp is clean and dry. 3. Secure the ramp in position. 4. Lift the recovery tool brush assembly into the storage position. 5. Align the machine on a level surface ten feet in front of the ramp. 6.
THE CONTROLS The Power Switch (See figure 1, A) The power switch is located on the control panel. The power switch must be on before any function of the machine will work. A The Traverse Knob (See figure 1, B) The traverse knob is located on the control panel just below the power switch. The traverse knob controls the speed of the machine. For faster speeds, turn the knob to the right. For slower speeds, turn the knob to the left.
THE CONTROLS (cont.) The Brush Adjustment Control Knob (See figure 4, A) The brush adjustment control knob is located at the rear of the machine. The knob is adjustable for many types of carpet. A The Recovery Tool Handle (See figure 4, B) The recovery tool handle is located on the back of the machine. This handle lowers the recovery tool and brush.
THE CONTROLS A A The Traverse Switch (See figure 6, A) The traverse switch is located on the control handle. Light pressure with the thumb or hand activates the traverse for forward movement. Only one switch needs to be activated for unit to traverse. This machine does not have reverse. Rinse Tank (See figure 7, A) The rinse tank is top center of the machine. The rinse tank fill opening is located under the front cover.
115V Electrical Connection Instructions DANGER: Electrocution and/or damage could occur if this machine is plugged into anything other than the correct frequency as specified on the nameplate. This machine will operate only on AC frequency and on electrical voltage shown on the nameplate. Make sure you have the correct frequency and voltage before connecting the power cord to an outlet. The machine has a plug as shown in figure 8.
HOWTOPREPARETHEMACHINEFOROPERATION DANGER: Failure to read the operator’s manual before operating this machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel, damage to the machine or to other property as well. CAUTION: The antifreeze solution that is shipped in your machine will damage carpet. Flush the antifreeze solution from the system before using the machine. Your new Clarke machine has been shipped with antifreeze solution in the machine's system.
MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DANGER: Failure to read the operator’s manual before operating this machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel, damage to the machine or to other property as well. CAUTION: Pump damage can occur if the pump is operated without water in the solution tank. Do not activate the pump if the solution tank is empty. Recommendations for Best Wash -n-Rinse Cleaning Results 1. Vacuum carpet thoroughly before cleaning. 2.
MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 4. Press vacuum switch to the "ON" position. 7 5. Select "Floor" setting on the accessory switch. 11 6. Turn the traverse speed control to the desired position. 4 8 12 Finish 7. Turn pump pressure knob to desired setting. 10 6 2 1 13 8. Lower the recovery tool. 9 9. Apply pressure to either traverse switch on the control handle. 10. Adjust the brush to the proper carpet height setting. 5 Start 1 Figure 10a 11.
MACHINE OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS After Each Use of the Machine 1. Disconnect the power cord from the outlet. 2. Drain and rinse out the recovery and the solution tank following this procedure: For Recovery Tank a. Position the machine close to a floor drain or an appropriately sized bucket or container. b. Remove the hose from the fitting on the back of the machine. c. Put the end of the hose over a drain or bucket. d. Open the drain plug latch to release and drain tank. For Rinse Tank a.
MAINTENANCE WARNING: Machine damage or injury could occur if maintenance and repairs are performed by unauthorized personnel. Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only. Use only genuine Clarke parts. NOTE: For maintenance of optional tools, read the manual that is supplied with the tools. Always empty the solution and recovery tanks before performing any maintenance to the machine. After Each Use of the Machine 1.
MAINTENANCE Recovery Tool (See figure 12) The recovery tool is factory adjusted for optimum performance. If further adjustment is necessary, remove adjustment assembly. Loosen locknuts and lengthen or shorten dimension "A" as required. Vacuum Motor A Figure 12 This machine has a vacuum motor that uses carbon brushes. The carbon brushes in the motor must be checked every three months, or every 500 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
MAINTENANCE Nozzles To remove the nozzles to clean or change nozzles, follow this procedure: Recovery Tool 1. Grasp the nozzle cap assembly and twist counterclockwise to remove assembly from the spray bar. 2. Pull the nozzle out of the cap. 3. Clean or replace the nozzle. 4. Replace nozzle back into cap. 5. Twist nozzle cap assembly back onto the spray bar. Brush Housing 1. Pull nozzle assembly out to the right hand side of machine. 2. Firmly push nozzle in and turn 1/4 turn. 3. Pull nozzle out. 4.
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How to Correct Problems in the Machine Problem The machine does not move. There is no solution flow. The machine doesn't extract solution from the floor. The cleaning is not even. Uneven or no spray from nozzles. Water leaks from the spray nozzles with the pump "OFF". There is no suction. Page -20- Cause Action The Power switch is off. Turn on the "Power" switch. The traverse switch is defective. Contact an authorized service person Solution control dial in wrong position.
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Clarke® Image 26E Final Assembly Drawing 5/05 1 12 28 2 3 26 8 27 24 25 4 41 5 30 23 6 40 31 39 38 35, 36, 37 7 8 9 10 11 21 34 32 12 13 14 20 14 15 16 29 19 12 16 18 Page -22- 16 33 17 Clarke® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E
Clarke® Image 26E Final Assembly Parts List 5/05 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 Part No. 19196A 980099 85389A 19195A 14548A 962481 87002A 980645 170883 962244 Pg. 28 81102A 13005A 50248A Pg. 28 Pg. 28 15727A 50249A 19225A 980982 836711 17658A 40149A 15350A 962522 64247A 170886 170803 962481 Pg.
Clarke® Image 26E Recovery Tank and Hose Assembly Drawing and Parts List 5/05 1 3 2 18 30 4 5 29 6 3 29 7 8 27 9 26 28 25 22 20 21, 21a 23 19 24 16 28 17 31 18 32 16 15 10 33 14 12 13 11 NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Part No.
Clarke® Image 26E Handle Assembly Drawing and Parts List 5/05 4 13 12 38 5 3 15 12 6 18 7 8 42 11 9 10 9 37 2 16 17 36 14 41 10 34 40 19 1 35 40 20 39 32 43 31 30 26 29 28 27 23 24, 25 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 Part No.
Clarke® Image 26E Rear Panel Assembly Drawing and Parts List 5/05 6 5 3 32 4 1 2 7 8 9 5 32 29 28 27 10 35 38 36 18 25 16 17 From B (pg. 28) 11 24 12 23 39 31 37 22 19 32 15 14 13 26 21 15 30 20 To Pump 34 33 NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Ref Part No.
Clarke® Image 26E Solution Tank Assembly Drawing and Parts List 5/05 14 2 1 3 10 9 4 5 13 12 11 15 9 10 7 6 8 To Filter Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Part No. 962666 36200A 34266A 38020A 81110A 38825A 51518A 51526A 31242A 55189A 722030 34712A 60218A 962798 50248A Description Qty Screw, 10-24 x 3/4 1 Lid, Solution Tank 1 Gasket, Solution Tank Lid 1 Strap, Cover 1 Nut, #10-24 ESNA 2 Tank, Solution (Incl. #'s 7, 8, 9, 10) 1 Bushing, Hose Connection 1 Bushing, Drain 1 Bushing, .50 I.D.
Clarke® Image 26E Frame Assembly Drawing and Parts List 5/05 1 27 14 23 22 24 25 26 20 21 18 19 17 6 2 17 5 15 4 16 14 13 Part No. 60485A 58708A 915561 44719A 47905A 911933 59622A 980645 170883 85822A 51321A 962794 980982 5 6 8 12 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 3 Description Mainframe Pulley, Traverse Driven Key Motor, Traverse Terminal, ¼ FIMQD Terminal, #10 Ring See pg. 29 item 8 Washer, Flat 3/8 (see final asm.) Lockwasher 3/8 (see final asm.) Screw, 3/8-16" x 5/8 Caster, 5" Asm.
Clarke® Image 26E Plumbing Detail Drawing and Parts List 5/05 To Rinse Jets • To Quick Disconnect 13 12 8 13 9 • 8 15 • 9 • 10 7 14 6 5 • 11 3 • 4 To Pre-Spray 1 • 2 From Filter Asm. (Rear Panel) To Filter Asm. (Rear Panel) • 13 From Rinse Tank Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Part No. 35168A 53616A 51212A 35147A 690209 51207A 851144 59622A Description Hose, Air 3/8 x 40" Elbow, 3/8 MPT x 3/8 Barb. Tee, 3/8 NPT x 3/8 Barb.
Clarke® Image 26E Drive Assembly Drawing and Parts List 5/05 Form # 13005A 1 2 4 3 5 3 6 14 8 9 10 6 7 11 12 13 4 7 6 3 5 3 2 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Part No. 85804A 87058A 58111A 50273A 51124A 980679 52495A 58709A 55400A 67480A 962481 81102A 50915A 962268 Description Screw, .25-20 Washer, Retainer Seal, Oil Wheel, Drive Bearing, Roller Clutch Washer, 3/4 Flat Block, Bearing Sprocket, Traverse Driven Key, 3/16 x 5/32 Shaft, Wheel Screw, ¼-20 x 1 Nut, ¼-20 (see final asm.
Clarke® Image 26E Brush Assembly Drawing and Parts List 5/05 1 2 3 4 5 8, 8a 6 7 9 41 40 34 24 18 27 28 13 29 12 26 15 16 15 C 11 12 10 30 25 39 15 14 40 23 22 36 20 37 12 35 33 25 31 38 From Injector Asm. 21 16 17 19 32 25 18 38 NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last publication of this manual. Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8a 9 10 11 12 12a 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 ® Part No.
Clarke® Image 26E Recovery Tool Assembly Drawing and Parts List 5/05 24 7 1 7 24 Page 28 D From Solenoid 18 13 21 10 2 6 4 5 24 7 4 21 22 20 19 20 3 23 4 9 11 8 23 4 12 14 15 16 17 Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11a 12 Part No. 67479A 63434A 962086 81306A 67164A 87618A 980982 65980A 920110 Ref. 51320A 52549A 608210 Page -32- Description Shaft, Recovery Tool Lift, Recovery Weldment Screw, .25-20 x 2.00 Pan Nut, Hex 5/16-24 Rod, Recovery Tool Adj. Washer, Nylon Washer, #10 Flat Bracket, Rec.
Clarke® Image 26E Available Accessories 12/00 6 3 7 8 9 11 4 10 2 5 1** Ref 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Part No.
Clarke® Image 26E Electrical Schematic 12/00 Page -34- Clarke® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E
Clarke® Image 26E Wiring Diagram 12/00 Clarke® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E Page -35-
Clarke® Image 26E Flow Diagram 12/00 Page -36- Clarke® Operator's Manual IMAGE 26E
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