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Cleaning floors around the world
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the Roto Wash Cleaning System
302 S. Croton Avenue
P.O. Box 989
New Castle, PA 16103
800-422-7686 or 724-658-8568
FAX 724-658-8731
www.rewhittaker.com
R109
5/15/03
Please read manual before using the machine and pay
attention to the safety advice.
ROTO WASH
Operator's Manual
Index
Safeguards
Unpacking & Assembly
Operation
Maintenance
Troubleshooting
Specifications
Cleaning Specs
Brush Range
Accessories
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Summary of Contents for Whittaker ROTO WASH R3
- Page 1 ROTO WASH ® Operator’s Manual Index Safeguards Unpacking & Assembly Cleaning floors around the world Operation with the Roto Wash Cleaning System Maintenance Troubleshooting Specifications Cleaning Specs Brush Range Accessories 302 S. Croton Avenue P.O. Box 989 New Castle, PA 16103 800-422-7686 or 724-658-8568 FAX 724-658-8731 www.rewhittaker.com...
- Page 2 You have just purchased the best dual cylindrical brush scrubber/extractor available anywhere in the world. The Roto Wash is built to last. Its housing is made of die cast aluminum. It has a brushless induction high performance electric motor and is gear driven. Since its brushes turn in opposite directions, the Roto Wash appears to glide over the surface when, in fact, it exerts about 5 pounds per square inch of brush pressure.
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Page 3: Electrical Safeguards
ELECTRICAL SAFEGUARDS Basic safety precautions must be exercised while using the Roto Wash machine. *Avoid damage to the power cord. Do not run machine over cord. Do not pull cord around sharp objects, run over it with heavy objects, or close doors on it. Always disconnect power cord by grasping the plug. -
Page 4: Unpacking And Assembly
Sidebrush UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY R4 Models 1. Machine is shipped in two cartons. 2. Open smaller carton. Lift fork to vertical position. Remove machine from carton. 3. Remove the handle and tank from the larger carton and secure looped handle to the fork with the snap-in handle connectors. - Page 5 ROTO WASH Accessories Product Order #/Description _________________________________________________ Solution Control Handle Utility Tray GT-100 - 15” x 24” plastic tray used to clean, lubricate machines Hand Sprayer HPS-2.0 - 2 Gallon Pump Up Fill Opening Electrical Cable Holder Side Brush Extends scrubbing right up to the wall, includes splash guard (fender) Three Gallon __________________________...
- Page 6 BRUSH RANGE AND APPLICATIONS UNPACKING & ASSEMBLY Technical Standard Scrub High Pile Carpet Horsehair Grit Abrasive Specifications Brush Brush Brush Brush* R3 Models Color black lt. grey brown dk. grey 1. Open carton. Lift fork to vertical position. Bristle Dia. .007 .005 .022...
- Page 7 II. CLEANING CARPETING 1. Variables a. Pile thickness b. Type of fiber c. Amount and type of soil d. Chemical used e. Temperature Model Extremely Soiled Lightly Soiled Solution Control Surface Surface Button Solution Release 500 sq. ft./hr. 2,800 sq. ft./hr. Cable Electric Cable Holder...
- Page 8 USING THE ROTO WASH MATERIAL MAKE UP 1. Tilt handle forward to disconnect the electrical system. luminum die cast body - plastic tanks. 2. Fill the solution tank, of the R3 and R4, with cleaning solution. On R4 models water may also be added to the Front Solution Tank and rear Recovery Tank capacities: handle mounted tank.
- Page 9 6. Brush Redeposits Lint on Carpet a. Clean machine as in steps 2 and 3 of maintenance 7. Depress the solution control button (R-3) or pull upward on section. This occurs on new or plush carpets. the Solution Control Handle (R-4) to release the cleaning solution as needed.
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Page 10: Maintenance
and pulling it toward the rear. The wheels will not retract and the tilted handle can be used to push the machine. For moving TROUBLESHOOTING over greater distances, we recommend the use of a 4 wheel cart 1. Machine Stalls for stability.
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