Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
17
Time Required
20 - 45 minutes
Sections
2
- Hose and Tank
- 4 steps
- Pump
- 13 steps
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Introduction
Be sure to thoroughly clean and dry your extractor before you begin.
What you need
Step 1
Disconnect the Hose
- Ensure your carpet extractor is unplugged and switched off before starting this procedure.
- If it is still attached, pull and disconnect the brass quick-connect fitting from the carpet extractor body.
Ensure your carpet extractor is unplugged and switched off before starting this procedure.
If it is still attached, pull and disconnect the brass quick-connect fitting from the carpet extractor body.
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Step 2
- If it is still attached, disconnect the black hose from the recovery tank.
If it is still attached, disconnect the black hose from the recovery tank.
Step 3
Remove the Recovery Tank
- Unclasp and release the two black latches on either side of the carpet extractor.
Unclasp and release the two black latches on either side of the carpet extractor.
Step 4
- Remove the recovery tank.
Remove the recovery tank.
Step 5
Unscrew the Pump Housing
- Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 1-1/2" screws and washers securing the pump housing.
Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 1-1/2" screws and washers securing the pump housing.
Step 6
Open the Pump Housing
- Tilt the vacuum motor and pump housing sideways and let it rest on the side of the extractor.
Tilt the vacuum motor and pump housing sideways and let it rest on the side of the extractor.
Step 7
Disconnect the Pump
- Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 1/2" screws and star washers securing the pump mounting bracket.
Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the two 1/2" screws and star washers securing the pump mounting bracket.
Step 8
- Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the ground terminal screw and star washer from the pump.
Use a Phillips #2 screwdriver to remove the ground terminal screw and star washer from the pump.
Step 9
Remove the Pump Mounting Bracket
- Lift and remove the pump mounting bracket.
- Take care to not snag the sharp edges of the mounting bracket on any wires or hoses as you remove it.
Lift and remove the pump mounting bracket.
Take care to not snag the sharp edges of the mounting bracket on any wires or hoses as you remove it.
Step 10
- Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp on back side of the pump.
- We strongly suggest you replace this hose clamp during reassembly to prevent leaks during operation.
Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the hose clamp on back side of the pump.
We strongly suggest you replace this hose clamp during reassembly to prevent leaks during operation.
Step 11
- Slide the loosened hose clamp back until it is no longer around the brass fitting.
Slide the loosened hose clamp back until it is no longer around the brass fitting.
Step 12
- Pull the hose straight off of the brass fitting to remove it from the pump.
- If this is too difficult to do by hand, use a pair of pliers to carefully work the hose off of the fitting until it is free.
Pull the hose straight off of the brass fitting to remove it from the pump.
If this is too difficult to do by hand, use a pair of pliers to carefully work the hose off of the fitting until it is free.
Step 13
- Disconnect the two crimp connectors from the pump body.
- Take note of which wire connects where for reassembly.
- This may require a significant amount of force; pull and wiggle the connector until it’s free.
Disconnect the two crimp connectors from the pump body.
Take note of which wire connects where for reassembly.
This may require a significant amount of force; pull and wiggle the connector until it’s free.
Step 14
Remove the Pump
- Twist the pump body counterclockwise until it is disconnected from the fitting at the other end of pump.
- Remove the pump from the extractor.
- Before installing the new pump during reassembly, replace the teflon tape on the brass fitting to prevent leaks during operation.
Twist the pump body counterclockwise until it is disconnected from the fitting at the other end of pump.
Remove the pump from the extractor.
Before installing the new pump during reassembly, replace the teflon tape on the brass fitting to prevent leaks during operation.
Step 15
Remove the Remaining Components from the Pump
- Use a pair of pliers to unscrew and remove the remaining brass fitting from the pump.
- Replace the teflon tape on this brass fitting before installing it into the new pump to prevent leaks during operation.
Use a pair of pliers to unscrew and remove the remaining brass fitting from the pump.
Replace the teflon tape on this brass fitting before installing it into the new pump to prevent leaks during operation.
Step 16
- Carefully remove the foam pad adhered to the top of the pump body.
- Keep this foam pad intact so it can be reused on the new pump during reassembly. Apply the pad to the same location on the new pump.
Carefully remove the foam pad adhered to the top of the pump body.
Keep this foam pad intact so it can be reused on the new pump during reassembly. Apply the pad to the same location on the new pump.
Step 17
- Only the pump remains.
Only the pump remains.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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