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Form 8644to8815_01, Rev. 2005
Kaivac · Cleaning machine

Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual

8644to8815_01 Rev. 200546 pagesKaivac Original Manual (Serial Numbers 8644-8815) (Kaivac Original)
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WARRANTY REGISTRATION

Warranty Registration Form

Free gift with completion of form‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‍‌​‌‌‌​⁠⁠​‌⁠⁠‌‍⁠​‌‍⁠‌‌

In short This form is filled in by the customer who purchased the equipment and mailed or faxed to Kaivac. It must be returned within ten days of purchase, and a free microfiber KaiTowel is sent in thanks.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‍‌​‌‌‌​⁠⁠​‌⁠⁠‌‍⁠​‌‍⁠‌‌

To be completed and mailed or faxed by the customer purchasing equipment. Return this warranty card within ten days of purchase.

Purchased By:

Name ____________ Title ____________

Company ____________

Street Address ____________

City ____________ State ____________ Zip Code ____________

Phone Number ____________ Fax ____________

Date Purchased ____________ Name of Distributor ____________

☐ KaiVac® ☐ KaiZen™
Serial Number ____________

Does your system include a KaiTutor™? ☐ Yes ☐ No

Type of Business

  • ☐ School/University
  • ☐ Hospital/Health Care
  • ☐ Contract Cleaner
  • ☐ Industrial
  • ☐ Office
  • ☐ Other ____________

Intended Uses (check all that apply):

  • ☐ Restroom Cleaning
  • ☐ Floor Stripping
  • ☐ Kitchen Cleaning
  • ☐ Carpet Extraction
  • ☐ Cleaning Around Machinery
  • ☐ Stairwell Cleaning
  • ☐ Locker and Shower Room
  • ☐ Hallway Cleaning
  • ☐ Classroom Cleaning
  • ☐ Other ____________

Thank you very much for the information you have filled out for our records. As our way of saying thank you, we'd like to send you a free Microfiber KaiTowel.

Kaivac, Inc. · 401 South Third St. · Hamilton, Ohio 45011
Phone (513) 887-4600 · Fax (513) 887-4601 · Toll Free (800) 287-1136 · www.kaivac.com

© 2005 Kaivac, Inc. All Rights Reserved
MANUAL - VAC Rev. 12/23/05

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CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

Certificate of Conformity

In short Kaivac, Inc. declares that the machine was made and tested to the listed European and UK safety standards and carries the CE Mark. The machine, model, serial number and manufacture date are filled in on the certificate.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠​⁠​‌‌⁠​⁠​‌​‌‍‍‌‌

We Kaivac, Inc.
401 S. Third Street
Hamilton, OH 45011 USA‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠​⁠​‌‌⁠​⁠​‌​‌‍‍‌‌

Declare and Certify that the following product

Machine
Type/Model
Serial Number
Date of Manufacture

Has been manufactured using the following standards and specifications:
And has been inspected and tested at our works in accordance with the relative specifications and drawings with which they comply in all respects:
And has been affixed with the CE Mark in Compliance with the following standards and specifications:

BS EN 292-1:1991 Safety of Machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design. Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology.
BS EN 292-2:1991 Safety of Machinery - Basic concepts, general principles of design - Part 2: Technical principles and specifications.
BS EN 614-1:1995 Safety of Machinery - Ergonomic design principles - Part 1: Terminology and general principles.
BS EN 1050:1996 Safety of Machinery - Principles for risk assessment
BS EN 60204-1:1993 Safety of Machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: Specification for general requirements.

and complies with the requirements of:

European Machinery directive 98/37/EC
UK Regulation 1992 no. 3073 - Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 1992, and as amended.

European Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EC and as amended by 93/68/EC.
UK Regulation 1994 no.3260 - Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Place of Issue401 S. Third Street, Hamilton, OH 45011 USA
Date of Issue
Signature
Printed Name
PositionQuality Manager
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 2, used with permission. SES ref PF-MXCI-AM2P‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠​⁠​‌‌⁠​⁠​‌​‌‍‍‌‌
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WINTERIZE

Winterize your Kaivac Equipment

In short Kaivac machinery that may be exposed to freezing temperatures should be winterized between uses. To do this, you pour windshield wiper fluid into the empty water tank and run the pump until the fluid comes through the spray gun.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠⁠⁠‍⁠‍‍‌⁠​‍⁠⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠‌⁠‍

Your Kaivac machinery should be winterized between uses if it is to be exposed to freezing temperatures. To winterize your machine, pour 1/2 gallon of windshield wiper fluid into the empty water tank. Aim the spray gun into the water tank. Run the pump and spray the gun until the fluid begins running through.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠⁠⁠‍⁠‍‍‌⁠​‍⁠⁠​​‌‌⁠​⁠‌⁠‍

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COVER

KaiVac Operator's Manual

SERIAL# 8643 ON‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‌‌⁠​‌‌​⁠‌‌​⁠⁠‍‍​‍​‍​⁠⁠

Line drawing of the KaiVac cleaning system on its wheeled cart, with a scrub brush on a long handle at the left, a solution bottle on top, a coiled hose along the center, and a vacuum hose with squeegee tool at the right

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Source of Purchase (Distributor):

READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE KAIVAC CLEANING SYSTEM

© 2005 Kaivac, Inc. All Rights Reserved

MANUAL - VAC Rev. 12/19/05

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 4, used with permission. SES ref PF-HL5Z-WOW3‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‌‌⁠​‌‌​⁠‌‌​⁠⁠‍‍​‍​‍​⁠⁠
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SECTION 1

SECTION 1

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Introduction

Introduction

INSPECTION

In short Unpack the machine and check it for shipping damage. Contact KaiVac right away if you find any, and note that returns need a Return Authorization Number.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‌⁠​​‍​‌⁠‍​‍‍​‌‍‌⁠‌‍⁠‍⁠

Carefully unpack and inspect your new KaiVac cleaning machine for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly inspected before shipping. For instructions regarding any shipping damage, contact KaiVac immediately. All returns must have a Return Authorization Number (RAN).‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‌⁠​​‍​‌⁠‍​‍‍​‌‍‌⁠‌‍⁠‍⁠

WARNINGS

In short Four things you must not do: run the machine with a damaged cord, pick up flammable or combustible materials, run the pump without water in the tank or without the filter, or use hot water.
  • DO NOT operate with a frayed, worn or damaged cord.
  • DO NOT use to pick up flammable or combustible materials.
  • DO NOT run the pump without water in the water tank or without filter.
  • DO NOT use hot water.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In short The machine must be grounded to reduce the risk of electric shock. Plug it only into a properly grounded outlet, do not modify the plug, and test the GFCI regularly.

THE KAIVAC MUST BE GROUNDED. If it should malfunction or stop working, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electrical current, thereby reducing the risk of electrical shock. The KaiVac is also supplied with a ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI) to reduce danger of electric shock. It must be maintained and tested regularly. This unit is equipped with a cord that has an equipment grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The plug must be inserted in an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Cutting off the ground wire or using a cord that is not equipped with a ground plug will void the warranty on the unit, and KaiVac will accept NO responsibility associated with the unit.

Improper connection of the equipment grounding connector conductor can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you doubt the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the KaiVac. If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 7, used with permission. SES ref PF-6A5E-XKMQ‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠‌⁠​​‍​‌⁠‍​‍‍​‌‍‌⁠‌‍⁠‍⁠
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Safety Precautions

Safety Precautions

In short This page lists the safety rules for using the KaiVac: get proper training, use it only as intended, and use a GFCI to prevent electrocution. It also covers wearing protective gear and avoiding water damage to buildings, and says to check that surfaces are water-safe before cleaning.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‍​​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠⁠‌‌⁠‍⁠​‍​‌‍​‌​⁠⁠‍‌‌‌⁠‍

Equipment Warning

  • Read all instructions to ensure safe operation of the KaiVac.

Training

  • Proper training is required before using the KaiVac. Contact your authorized KaiVac distributor for training information.
  • Instruction placards are attached to each KaiVac and should not be removed. These placards show proper cleaning procedures and safety precautions.

Equipment Use

  • Do not use the equipment in a manner that it was not intended for by the manufacturer.
  • See S-I-M-P-L-E Operation section for proper use of the equipment.

Spray Gun

  • Never point the spray gun at people.

Prevention of Electrocution –

  • Use the ground fault circuit interruptor (GFCI) with the KaiVac at all times.
  • Test the GFCI before each use.
  • Do not spray liquid from the KaiVac onto electrical outlets or on any electrical devices.

Personal Protection –

  • Wear gloves, eye protection and ear protection when operating the KaiVac.

Prevention of Water Damage to Buildings

  • The KaiVac is to be used on water-resistant building surfaces only. These include concrete, terrazzo, ceramic tile and quarry tile.
  • The KaiVac may be used for stripping on vinyl-composite tile floors, but daily cleaning of resilient flooring using the KaiVac is not recommended.
  • Never overflow the water tank or the vacuum recovery tank.
  • Discontinue use if any leaks occur in the KaiVac.
CAUTION: Prior to cleaning, always inspect area to ensure that the surfaces to be cleaned are water-safe. In addition, check for poor construction, damaged walls and floors, missing or damaged tiles or grout, missing or insufficient caulk, and loose wall coverings. If problems are discovered, resolve them prior to cleaning in order to avoid any harm that may result from exposure to water or cleaning solution.
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SAFETY

Chemical Use

In short This page lists safety rules for using chemicals, the power cord and the pump. Use only approved chemicals, keep them out of the water tank, handle the cord and plug carefully, and protect the pump from running dry, hot water and clogged filters.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌‌​​‍‍‍‍⁠​​⁠⁠‌​​‍​⁠‍‌‍⁠‍
  • Only use chemicals approved for use with the KaiVac. Use of non-Kaivac Will reduce warranty and may cause machine damage.
  • Turn Chemical line off when not in use.
  • Keep the appropriate chemical MSDS sheets on hand at all times.
  • Cleaning chemicals should not be put in the water tank (with the exception of KaiDri in small amounts). Cleaning chemicals in the water tank can cause operator harm and machine damage because of the following:
    • Chemicals in the water tank must pass through the pump which may cause premature pump failure. Use of chemicals in the water tank voids the warranty.
    • Chemicals in the water tank will be aerosolized and may harm the operator.

Electrical

  • Do not pull the KaiVac by the cord or use the cord as a handle. Do not close a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run over the cord. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
  • DO NOT pull on the cord to unplug. Grasp the plug at the outlet and pull.
  • Turn off the unit before unplugging.
  • Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.

Machine Integrity

  • Do not run the pump dry. This will void the machine warranty.
  • Do not run hot water through the pump. This can cause pump cavitation and will void the warranty.
  • Always be sure the water tank and water line filters are clear of debris. Running the pump with clogged filters can cause pump damage.
  • Replace any damaged cords before use.
  • Replace any damaged hoses before use.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Violation of any of these instructions may void any and all warranties
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WARRANTY

Limited Warranty Protection Plan

In short This section explains what Kaivac covers against defects in materials and workmanship and for how long. Coverage is longer when only Kaivac chemicals are used, and every warranty claim needs a Return Authorization Number (R.A.N.) obtained from Kaivac Customer Service.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‍‌⁠​⁠‌‍‌​‍‌‍​⁠​⁠⁠‌‍‌‍‌

The KaiVac has been engineered and tested to provide long lasting performance. This warranty covers defects in workmanship or materials under normal use and service from the date of purchase.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‍‌⁠​⁠‌‍‌​‍‌‍​⁠​⁠⁠‌‍‌‍‌

Kaivac warranties the following components to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for these time periods:

  1. KaiChem Warranty for end users who use only Kaivac chemicals for the life of the machine.
    • 5 years on rotationally molded parts.
    • 3 years on other parts (excluding wear items)
    • 1 year on labor
  2. Standard Warranty (When Kaivac chemicals not used)
    • 1 year parts and labor

All Kaivac replacement parts are guaranteed for 90 days from the date of installation. Normal wear items such as wheels, hoses, seals, gaskets, cords, casters, squeegees and GFCI are excluded from warranty coverage.

All warranty claims must be accompanied by a Return Authorization Number (R.A.N.), which is available by calling the Kaivac Customer Service Department. No returns will be accepted without a R.A.N.

This warranty does not apply to return freight costs, damage or defect caused by accident, negligence, misuse, fire or repair done by anyone other than a Kaivac authorized repair center. In no event shall Kaivac, Incorporated be liable for incidental or consequential damages, or any damages to persons or property.

Please Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty expressed or implied, including any implied or merchantability for a particular purpose otherwise. Under no circumstances will the seller be liable for any loss, damage, expenses or consequential damages arising in connection with the use or inability to use seller’s product. Kaivac, Incorporated reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its equipment without notice.

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 10, used with permission. SES ref PF-MURV-7DGD‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‍‌⁠​⁠‌‍‌​‍‌‍​⁠​⁠⁠‌‍‌‍‌
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S.I.M.P.L.E. No-Touch Cleaning Method

S.I.M.P.L.E. No-Touch Cleaning Method

In short This page shows the six steps of the No-Touch Cleaning Method in pictures: Set-up, Inject Chemicals, Manual Brush (optional), Pressure Wash & Rinse, Loop Spray Line, and Extract & Dry. Each step is illustrated with labeled drawings.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌​​‌‌‍‍‍‍​⁠‍​‌⁠​​‍‌⁠⁠⁠⁠‌

Set-up

Dump Vac Tank. Fill Water Tank. Add 2 Caps of KaiDri. Select metering tip and insert into cap barb.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌​​‌‌‍‍‍‍​⁠‍​‌⁠​​‍‌⁠⁠⁠⁠‌

Set-up step: an operator dumps the vac tank into a drain, fills the water tank from a faucet with 2 caps of KaiDri added, and a gloved hand inserts a metering tip into the cap barb of a chemical bottle
Set-up

Inject Chemicals

*Chemicals. Fan Spray. Pinpoint. LOW Pressure Mode. Fan Spray.

Inject Chemicals step: spray gun in LOW Pressure Mode with chemicals flowing to a fan spray or pinpoint setting, a toilet being sprayed with fan spray, and an operator spraying a tiled floor
Inject Chemicals

Manual Brush (OPTIONAL)

Manual Brush heavy soiled areas

Manual Brush step: operators scrub heavily soiled areas with a manual brush, on a floor, under a counter and on stairs
Manual Brush (optional)

Pressure Wash & Rinse

*Water Only. Fan Spray. Pinpoint. HIGH Pressure Mode. PIN-POINT Spray. Top to Bottom.

Pressure Wash and Rinse step: spray gun in HIGH Pressure Mode, water only, fan spray or pinpoint setting, pin-point spray into a toilet, and an operator rinsing stairs from top to bottom
Pressure Wash & Rinse

Loop Spray Line

Clockwise. HOOK. Adjust last loop.

Loop Spray Line step: operator coils the spray line clockwise around the machine, then hangs the last loop on a hook and adjusts it
Loop Spray Line

Extract & Dry

Extract and Dry step: operators use a squeegee vacuum tool to extract water from floors near urinals, under counters and by stairs
Extract & Dry
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OPERATION

Kaivac No-Touch Restroom Cleaning

In short This page is a picture guide to the No-Touch restroom cleaning routine. It goes from turning the chemical valve on and injecting chemicals, through rinsing and pressure washing fixtures and toilets with timed steps, to drying the floor and finishing up.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍​‌‍‍​‍‌‍⁠‍⁠‍​‌⁠‍‌​‍‌​
Illustrated step-by-step chart of no-touch restroom cleaning: turning the chemical valve on, injecting chemicals with the spray gun in low pressure mode, applying solution to fixtures with timings, rinsing, pressure washing fixtures top to bottom, timed toilet cleaning steps (pinpoint, hinges, rim shot, slam dunk, base), then hose looping, squeegeeing, wet vacuuming the floor and blow drying handles and seat tops
Restroom Cleaning

Turn valve on, Check tank levels, Optional: Dust with KaiHose‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍​‌‍‍​‍‌‍⁠‍⁠‍​‌⁠‍‌​‍‌​

Adjust spray gun to chemical injection, pull nozzle out and rotate to fan pattern. Low pressure mode

Inject chemicals on fixtures and soiled areas, start at the nearest fixture traveling in circular pattern. Test chemicals on all surfaces.

Apply cleaning solution to fixtures. 7sec. 3sec. Sinks 2sec.

Turn chemical valve off.

Rinse chemical from line onto floor.

Optional: Manual Brush heavily soiled floors.

Push nozzle in and rotate to a pinpoint pattern. High pressure mode

Adjust spray gun for high pressure wash and rinse.

Pressure wash fixtures in a top to bottom pattern. 15sec. Sinks 7sec.

Pinpoint clean plumbing and seat top. 6sec.

Lift seat, clean hinges and seat bottom. 6sec.

Rim Shot: Place nozzle under rim and rotate. 4sec.

Slam Dunk: Spray into bowl. 4sec.

Spray bottom and base. 10sec.

Toilet Cleaning time 30sec.

Loop and dry hose onto wraps.

Adjust last loop. HOOK

Squeegee mirrors and flat surfaces.

Wet vac restroom floor from front to rear. Load paper and supplies and examine.

*optional: Blow dry flush handles and toilet seat tops.

Restroom Cleaning

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Kitchen Cleaning

Kitchen Cleaning

In short This page shows the order for cleaning a kitchen: connect the KaiHose, inject chemicals, brush heavily soiled floor areas, spray corners, and wand under equipment. Optional steps are blasting grout lines and sanitizing elevated surfaces.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍‍‌‍‌⁠‌​‍‍‍⁠‌​‍⁠​‌⁠⁠‌‍‌
Icon S with a faucet and a person wrapping the KaiHose velcro strap in a spiral around a faucet spout for the best seal
KaiHose: spiral wrap velcro strap for the best seal

KaiHose
Spiral wrap velcro strap for the best seal‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍‍‌‍‌⁠‌​‍‍‍⁠‌​‍⁠​‌⁠⁠‌‍‌

Icon I (chemical jug) and a person in goggles injecting chemicals with a spray gun onto a soiled tile floor beside kitchen equipment
Inject chemicals on soiled surfaces and floor.

Inject chemicals on soiled surfaces and floor.

Icon M (brush) and a person crouching, manually brushing the floor under a sink with a long-handled brush
Manually brush floor in heavily soiled areas.

Manually brush floor in heavily soiled areas.

Icon P (spray gun) and a person crouching, using a pinpoint spray in a corner at the base of equipment, with an arrow showing top to bottom
Pinpoint spray works great removing soils in corners and around base boards.

Pinpoint spray works great removing soils in corners and around base boards.

Top To Bottom

Icons P and E and a KaiMop tool on a tile floor with arrows showing push and pull directions to blast grout lines
Allow degreaser proper dwell time then blast grout lines with KaiMop.

*Optional

Allow degreaser proper dwell time then blast grout lines with KaiMop.

Icon E (wand) and a person crouching, laying the wand flat and sliding it under kitchen equipment with the hose trailing behind
Lay Wand flat and maneuver under equipment.

Lay Wand flat and maneuver under equipment.

Icon I (chemical jug) and a gloved hand holding a spray gun, spraying sanitizer on an elevated surface near a faucet
Sanitize elevated surfaces.

*Optional

Sanitize elevated surfaces.

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 13, used with permission. SES ref PF-QRST-AZJO‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌‍‍‌‍‌⁠‌​‍‍‍⁠‌​‍⁠​‌⁠⁠‌‍‌
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S*I*M*P*L*E Cleaning

S*I*M*P*L*E Stairwell Cleaning

In short This page shows the steps for cleaning a stairwell with the KaiVac. Dust high areas, set up the drain at the bottom of the stairs, apply chemicals to walls and stairs, rinse, and pick up soils and solution with the floor squeegee tool.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‍‌​‍‍‍‌​⁠‌⁠‍‍⁠​⁠‌⁠​‍‌
Step S: operator wearing safety glasses uses the KaiBlower and squeegee wand to blow cobwebs from a high area above a stairwell railing
S

High dust cobwebs from hard to reach areas using the KaiBlower and squeegee wand‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‍‌​‍‍‍‌​⁠‌⁠‍‍⁠​⁠‌⁠​‍‌

Step S: top view of the KaiDrain on a tiled floor with arrows showing moisture drawn into the drain, connected to a vacuum hose
S

Position KaiVac at bottom of stairs with KaiDrain in position to suction excess moisture. Inject chemicals and apply to walls & stairs

KaiDrain is an instant drain if puddling occurs

Step I: operator injects and applies chemicals to the stairs and walls with a spray tool, with the KaiVac at the bottom of the stairs and a puddle on the floor
I

*OPTIONAL
KaiBrush walls & stairs for heavy soils.

Step M (optional): operator uses the KaiBrush on walls and stairs for heavy soils, with the KaiVac at the bottom of the stairs
M

Use the KaiGrouter or KaiMop (if available) to better control water

*OPTIONAL

Step P: operator uses the KaiGrouter or KaiMop on the stairs to control water, with an arrow showing the sweeping motion
P

The floor squeegee tool sucks away soils and solution leaving stairway sparkling clean. Soils are contained in the KaiVac for later disposal

Step E: operator uses the floor squeegee tool on the stairs to pick up soils and solution into the KaiVac
Stairwell Cleaning
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 14, used with permission. SES ref PF-2SPM-ILJZ‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‍‌​‍‍‍‌​⁠‌⁠‍‍⁠​⁠‌⁠​‍‌
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KaiTricks

KaiTricks Power Prime 2001 Model

(SERIAL NUMBER 3000 AND HIGHER)‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍‌‌​⁠⁠​‌‌‌‌​⁠‍‌​‍‍‌⁠‌⁠​

NOTE: Power priming is required if the water tank has been run dry and the pump will not automatically selfprime. Perform all six steps.
In short Power priming is needed when the water tank has been run dry and the pump will not prime on its own. Perform all six steps: fill the tank, turn the chemical off, disconnect the spray line, attach the nozzle, press the nozzle on the vacuum pressure line, and jog the pump.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍‌‌​⁠⁠​‌‌‌‌​⁠‍‌​‍‍‌⁠‌⁠​
  1. Fill Tank

    Fill water tank completely.

    Hand holding a hose end over the open water tank of the machine, with the control box at the right, to fill the tank
    1
  2. Turn Chemical Off

    Turn chemical selecter to the off position.

    Gloved hand turning the chemical selector on the control box to the off position, with two chemical jugs beside it
    2
  3. Disconnect Spray line

    Disconnect the spray line at base of machine.

    Spray line hose and fitting at the base of the machine, being disconnected
    3
  4. Attach Nozzle

    Connect the nozzle to the end of the vac hose.

    Hands connecting the nozzle to the end of the vac hose
    4
  5. Vacuum Pressure Line

    Firmly press the vac nozzle over the pressure line fitting coming out of the base of the machine.(turn on vac and pump motor and wait for prime) Prime should accur within 1 minute.

    Vac nozzle pressed over the pressure line fitting at the base of the machine
    5
  6. Jog (Burp) the pump

    Continue step 5 and jog the pump motor on and off every 3 seconds, allowing the pump to come to rest each time.

    Hand pressing the pump switch on the control box to jog the pump motor on and off
    6

KaiTricks C

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 15, used with permission. SES ref PF-YPIW-6RJK‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​​⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍‌‌​⁠⁠​‌‌‌‌​⁠‍‌​‍‍‌⁠‌⁠​
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KAITRICKS

KaiTricks

In short This page shows illustrated tips for using the KaiVac: restoring pump prime on units with serial numbers 3000 and less, refilling at a sink, wrapping and stowing the hose, and cleaning chairs, heavy soils, toilets and lockers. Use cold water only when refilling, as shown by the no hot water symbol.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​​​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌‌‌⁠‌​‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠⁠‍​⁠‌‌⁠‍​​

POWER PRIME (SERIAL NUMBERS 3000 AND LESS)

Power prime drawing in two steps: 1 shows a hand holding the injector fitting on the machine with an arrow, 2 shows the vacuum hose blow nozzle placed over the injector
Power Prime

To restore pump prime connect blow nozzle on vacuum hose and place over injector. Hold in place until priming occurs. Reconnect spray line.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​​​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌‌‌⁠‌​‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠⁠‍​⁠‌‌⁠‍​​

Man refilling the KaiVac tank with the KaiHose at a sink, with a no hot water symbol at upper right

Refill the KaiVac at almost any type of sink with the KaiHose.

Hand spiral wrapping the velcro strap around the KaiHose connection for the best seal

Spiral wrap velcro strap for the best seal

KaiHose

KaiHose wrap and stow

KaiHose wrapped and stowed on the machine top
KaiHose wrap and stow

Spray proper cleaning solution on chair. Allow contact time. High pressure rinse to remove soils.

Blow dry with Blow hose

Man spraying cleaning solution on a wheelchair with a high pressure spray hose, next to a second wheelchair being dried with the blow hose

Use the KaiBrush to agitate heavy soils.

Worker crouching on a tiled floor using the KaiBrush to agitate heavy soils under a counter

Dump KaiVac at any Toilet.

Man dumping the KaiVac contents into a toilet with a hose

Use KaiBlower for dusting and cleaning lockers.

Worker using the KaiBlower to dust and clean tall lockers, with the KaiVac machine beside him

KaiTricks B

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 16, used with permission. SES ref PF-ZSZC-OVYK‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​​​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌‌‌⁠‌​‍⁠⁠‍‌⁠⁠‍​⁠‌‌⁠‍​​
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KAITRICKS

KaiTricks

In short This page shows illustrated tips for using the machine's tools and accessories, such as blow-dusting high areas, clearing puddles, squeegeeing floors, loading the machine for transport and drying the vac hose.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‌‍‍​‍‌​⁠‍⁠​‍⁠‍⁠
Hands inserting a small nozzle into the end of a hose or wand to blow dust from elevated areas
Insert KaiNozzle to blow- dust elevated areas.

Insert KaiNozzle to blow- dust elevated areas.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‌‍‍​‍‌​⁠‍⁠​‍⁠‍⁠

Person beside a staircase railing holding a long wand with a blower nozzle aimed at cobwebs high on the wall
High- dust cobwebs from hard to reach areas using KaiBlower and squeegee wand

High- dust cobwebs from hard to reach areas using KaiBlower and squeegee wand

Person pushing a floor squeegee on a long handle with a vacuum hose across the floor in a level back and forward motion, with dotted lines showing the path beside urinals, labeled Level Motion
Floor squeegee works best with a level back and forward motion. Suction sound at the squeegee produces best pickups.

Floor squeegee works best with a level back and forward motion. Suction sound at the squeegee produces best pickups.

Vacuum hose with a squeegee tool on a tiled floor, with arrows showing liquid flowing in toward the tool from a puddle
KaiDrain is an instant drain if puddling occurs.

KaiDrain is an instant drain if puddling occurs.

Machine control panel with a hose hook, labeled HOOK, and a circular icon, showing the last hose loop being adjusted
Adjust last loop.

Adjust last loop.

Person loading the machine on its wheels with hoses coiled on it into the back of a vehicle, labeled Easy Transport
Remove Placards, Tools, Chemicals and empty tanks before loading.

Remove Placards, Tools, Chemicals and empty tanks before loading.

KaiDolly cart carrying the machine, tanks and coiled hose on wheels
The KaiDolly carries everything you need to get the job done.

The KaiDolly carries everything you need to get the job done.

Person using a hand upholstery tool on the seat of an armchair, with the hose coiled beside
Upholstery Tool works great.

Upholstery Tool works great.

Person using a long-handled carpet extraction tool with spray line and vac hose attached, labeled Carpet extraction Tool
Easy to quick connect spray line and vac hose.

Easy to quick connect spray line and vac hose.

Machine on wheels with the vac hose looped from its ends to the vac motor to discharge air into the vac tank
Dry vac hose by connecting hose ends to vac motor, then discharge air into vac tank.

Dry vac hose by connecting hose ends to vac motor, then discharge air into vac tank.

KaiTricks A

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 17, used with permission. SES ref PF-VJ3A-O7TW‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‌‍‍​‍‌​⁠‍⁠​‍⁠‍⁠
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TANK AND HOSE CLEANING

Tank and Hose Cleaning

In short This page shows how to clean the water tank and vac hose. You flush the line by sucking water and air from the tank, dry and wrap the hose with the vac motor running, then rinse the inside of the vac tank with clean water.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​⁠‍⁠​‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠​⁠‌‌​⁠‌‍​​​​
  1. Unwrap vac hose and lay it on floor.
  2. Suck water and air from water tank. Lower hose end to surface of water gulping both air and water. This action flushes soils from line and quickly empties water tank.
Operator standing at the machine holding the vac hose end down to the water surface in the water tank, with an upward arrow showing the water level dropping and the hose lying coiled on the floor
1
Close-up of the vac hose end at the surface of the water in the tank, gulping air and water, with an upward arrow
2

*Dry vac hose by connecting hose ends to vac motor, then discharge air into vac tank‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​⁠‍⁠​‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠​⁠‌‌​⁠‌‍​​​​

Vac hose connected between the vac motor and the vac tank to dry the hose by discharging air into the tank
Dry vac hose by connecting hose ends to vac motor, then discharge air into vac tank
  1. Vac hose can now be wrapped onto machine. Leave vac motor running while wrapping to avoid water dripping from end of hose. To completely dry hose leave vac motor running for about 3 minutes.
  2. With Dump Hose opened to floor drain, spray inside of vac tank with clean water moving hose in a circular pattern to insure tank walls and float shutoff are rinsed.
Operator wrapping the vac hose onto the machine while the vac motor runs
3

Tank and Hose Cleaning

Hand holding the hose end spraying clean water inside the open vac tank, with the control switch box beside the tank opening
4
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 18, used with permission. SES ref PF-TZXW-CKGU‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​⁠‍⁠​‍⁠⁠‌‍⁠​⁠‌‌​⁠‌‍​​​​
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GENERAL MAINTENANCE

General Maintenance

In short This page covers routine care of the unit: lubricating the nozzle weekly, keeping tire pressure at 30 psi, wiping the unit clean, winterizing for cold storage, and wrapping hoses and cords. It also explains how to remove tools and care for the floor squeegee.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​​​‍⁠​‌‍‍​​⁠‍‍​​‌‌‌‌⁠‍‌⁠
Spray can of lube oil being aimed at the nozzle joint of the floor tool, with arrows showing the nozzle moving up and down

(weekly) Lubricate nozzle with penetration oil. Nozzle must move freely forward and backwards.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​​​‍⁠​‌‍‍​​⁠‍‍​​‌‌‌‌⁠‍‌⁠

Person checking the air pressure of the machine's wheel with a tire gauge

Keep tire pressure at 30 psi.

Person wrapping hoses and cords clockwise around the machine and wiping them with a rag

Wrap hoses and cords in a Clockwise direction and use a cleaning rag in one hand to wipe & dry.

Person wiping the whole unit with a cloth

Wipe entire unit clean with an all purpose cleaner.
(DO NOT PRESSURE WASH MACHINE)

Windshield fluid jug and a woman pouring fluid into the machine tank

Windshield Fluid

Winterize KaiVac for outdoor storage or transport in sub freezing temperatures. Remove all water from tank, add 1/2 gallon windshield washer fluid. Run pump and spray until fluid is discharged from gun.

Floor Squeegee

Floor squeegee with callouts: 1 squeegee head, 2 blades, 3 screw, 4 wheel, 5 wheel holder
  1. Squeegee Head
  2. Blades
  3. Screw
  4. Wheel
  5. Wheel Holder

Unscrew locking collar to remove tools

Hands unscrewing the locking collar to separate the floor squeegee from the hose

For Floor Squeegee, insure brass ring is located in groove.

Hand rotating the floor squeegee on the snug collar

When collar is snug Floor Squeegee should rotate freely.

Hands wiping the blades of the floor squeegee with a cloth

Wipe Squeegee blades with cloth. Inspect tool for worn wheels and blades Replace as needed.

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 19, used with permission. SES ref PF-THJ4-XIGC‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​​​​‍⁠​‌‍‍​​⁠‍‍​​‌‌‌‌⁠‍‌⁠
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Safety

Safety

In short This page shows with pictures how to move the machine on ramps and inclines, and how to handle the spray gun, hoses, cords and power outlets. It also shows the daily GFCI, hose and cord checks and the need to wear gloves and safety eyewear.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍‍⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠‍‌‌⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‍‍⁠
Prohibited symbol beside a man pushing the machine up a steep slope the wrong way, with the machine leaning over him
Incorrect way, could cause injury or damage to machine.
Check mark beside a man pulling the machine up a steep incline the proper way, with the machine tilted back
Steep inclines proper way.
Check mark beside a man pushing the machine with the separate tank up a gentle ramp
Ok for gentle ramps. For steep ramps separate and move separately.
Check mark beside a gloved hand pressing the RESET button on a GFCI plugged into a wall outlet
Inspect and test GFCI daily.
Prohibited symbol beside gloved hands inspecting a hose or cord for damage
Inspect Hoses and cords daily.
Check mark beside a gloved hand removing a plug from a wall outlet by grasping the plug
Remove by grasping plug. Never pull by cord.
Prohibited symbol beside a crouching man spraying a spray gun toward a wall power outlet
Never spray gun towards power outlets.
Prohibited symbol beside a spray gun pointed at a person's hand
Never point at people.
Check mark beside two people, one wearing gloves and one putting on safety eyewear
Always wear gloves and safety eyewear.
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 20, used with permission. SES ref PF-4ZDU-IAVX‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍‍⁠⁠​⁠⁠⁠​⁠⁠‍‌‌⁠⁠‌‍‌⁠‍‍⁠
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Blow Operation

Blow Operation

In short This page shows how to prepare the vac hose before using it for blowing, and how the machine is set up in blow mode. The vac hose must be cleaned and dried first: flush it in the water tank, then rinse and dry it out by running the vac motor.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠⁠​‍‍‌‌⁠‍‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌⁠‌​⁠‍

Using Vac Hose

(Must Clean & Dry Before Use)‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠⁠​‍‍‌‌⁠‍‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌⁠‌​⁠‍

Side view of the machine with the vacuum hose looped from the water tank to the suction port; labels show Water Tank, Suction Port, Vacuum Hose, Vac Exhaust, Muffler and Muffler Hose Connected, with arrows showing flow
Flush (clean) Vac Hose

Flush (clean) Vac Hose
Operator inserts hose into water tank for 2-3 seconds

Side view of the machine with the vacuum hose connected to the vac exhaust and the muffler hose disconnected; labels show Water Tank, Suction Port, Vacuum Hose, Vac Exhaust, Muffler and Muffler Hose Dis-connected
Rinse & Dry out Vac Hose

Rinse & Dry out Vac Hose
Operator disconnects muffler hose and connects vac hose to vac motor exhaust, running motor for 3 minutes. Operator disconnects hose at vac suction port and ready for blow operation.

OPTIONAL STEP if blow dry is required

Using Blow Hose

Side view of the machine in blow mode with the vacuum or blow hose attached to the vac exhaust and an arrow showing air blowing out of the hose end; labels show Water Tank, Suction Port, Vac Tank, Vacuum Hose OR Blow Hose, Vac Exhaust, Muffler and Muffler Hose Dis-connected
Blow Mode

Blow Mode

NOTE- Worker should wear respirator mask for Blow Operation in dusty areas.
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 22, used with permission. SES ref PF-3IBB-6E5K‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠⁠​‍‍‌‌⁠‍‌‌‌​‌‌​​‌⁠‌​⁠‍
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OPTIONAL USES

Optional Uses

In short This section lists other places and jobs the machine can be used for, including cafeterias and kitchens, locker and shower rooms, floor stripping, high-dusting, mat and window cleaning, walls and stairwells. For stripping floors it gives the order of steps from applying stripper to the final rinse.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‌​‍⁠​‍‍‍⁠⁠​‍⁠⁠‌‍‍​⁠⁠‍⁠

Cafeterias and Kitchens

Note: Cover all food and utensils before cleaning‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‌​‍⁠​‍‍‍⁠⁠​‍⁠⁠‌‍‍​⁠⁠‍⁠

  • Deep clean grout lines in quarry tile with the optional KaiMop.
  • Tables, chairs and equipment may be pressure washed to remove embedded soil.
  • Walls and floors may be cleaned using the S-I-M-P-L-E system.
Worker crouching on a tiled kitchen floor cleaning the grout lines, with tables and equipment behind

Locker and Shower Rooms

  • Blow debris from in and under lockers, overhead fixtures and vents with the blow feature.
  • Pressure wash and disinfect inside lockers.
  • Use KaiBlooey cleaner for deliming shower rooms via chemical injection system.
  • Use S-I-M-P-L-E procedures in other shower and locker room areas.
Worker in a locker room using a hose tool to blow debris from the tops of lockers, with the machine on wheels beside him

Stripping Floors

  • Apply concentrated stripping solution using the chemical injection system. The chemical injection system will allow a 1:8 dilution ratio with no metering tip in place.
  • Walk backwards while applying stripper to avoid stepping on wet surfaces.
  • Scrub the floor with stripping pads or brushes.
  • Wet-vac stripping solution from floor with the KaiVac squeegee tool.
  • Use the spray gun and clean water from the water tank to rinse the floor an hard to reach areas as necessary. Turn the chemical valve to the "off" position to rinse the floor with water in low pressure mode.
  • Blow the remaining stripper solution from behind baseboards, lockers and other hard to reach areas with the blow dry tool.
  • Finally wet-vac rinse solution from the floor and touch up as needed.
Worker standing and using a spray gun to apply stripping solution to a tiled floor, with a wet patch on the floor

Other Uses

  • High-Dusting - Use air blast for cobweb and other dusting jobs.
  • Salt and water pickup - Great for picking up water and salt during winter and rainy seasons.
  • Entrance Mat Cleaning - Pressure wash and wet vac entry mats.
  • Window Cleaning - Apply window washing solution with gun, squeegee window and wet vac off floor. Use only on compatible floors and walls.
  • Walls - Use S-I-M-P-L-E process.
  • Stairwells - Dust with air blast. Use S-I-M-P-L-E for deep cleaning.
Worker beside a stairwell railing holding a hose with a wand raised overhead for high-dusting
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 23, used with permission. SES ref PF-YNFU-OMZA‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‌​‍⁠​‍‍‍⁠⁠​‍⁠⁠‌‍‍​⁠⁠‍⁠
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Chemical Injection Chart

Chemical Injection Chart

In short This page lists which metering tip to use for the amount of chemical per gallon at 300/500 PSI. It shows how to select a metering tip, insert it into the cap barb, and thread the cap onto the bottle and plug.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‌​​​​‌⁠⁠‌‌⁠​⁠‌‌​‌‍⁠‍‍‍

METERING TIP CHART

TIPPSIOZ Per Gallon
Black300/5001.25 /2
Aqua300/5003.00 /4
Orange300/5004.75 /5
Tan300/5009.50 / 10
None300/50035 / 40
Gloved hand holding a KaiCap and inserting a metering tip into the cap barb, with an arrow from the tubing pointing to the barb
Select metering tip and insert into cap barb
Bottle with plug, with the cap and tubing above it and an arrow pointing down, showing the cap threaded onto the bottle and plug
Thread cap onto bottle and plug
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 24, used with permission. SES ref PF-EJ6Y-7YLX‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‌​​​​‌⁠⁠‌‌⁠​⁠‌‌​‌‍⁠‍‍‍
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Maintenance

Maintenance

CAUTION Always make sure machine is unplugged before lifting electrical cover assembly
In short This table lists what to check on each part of the machine: squeegee, spray gun, hose, filters, tanks, leaks, electrical system and DVD system. Clean, lubricate or replace items as the table says, and stop using the machine if there are leaks.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‌​‍​‌‌⁠‌‍​‍‍​‍⁠‌⁠‍‍‌‍​
ItemProcedure
Floor Squeegee* Check condition of rubber squeegee blades and wheels on the floor tool. Rough floor surfaces will cause the blades and wheels to wear out more quickly. Replace as necessary.
Spray Gun* Check spray pattern. If spray pattern will not pinpoint, clean orifice by removing it with an Allen wrench and flushing. Replace if not pinpointing.
* If nozzle becomes difficult to move from high to low pressure lubricate nozzle with lithium grease.
Pressure Hose* Wipe clean after each use.
* Check for cuts or frays in the hose jacket, particularly at the end of the fittings. Replace hose if cuts are found.
Water Filter* Check filter screens for debris and clean as needed. Be careful not to crush the end of the filter screen when replacing.
* Check the clear filter bowl cover to be sure it is tight.
* Check for leaks around filter and filter connections.
Water Tank* Check condition of filter in water tank. Clean as needed.
* Empty the water tank to prevent mildew and bacteria growth. Empty tank by dipping the vacuum hose onto the water tank and transferring the water to the vacuum tank.
Vacuum Tank* Empty and flush vacuum tank.
* Clean and disinfect.
* Check the float shutoff screen to be sure it is not plugged up. A plugged filter screen restricts airflow and results in reduced suction.
Leaks* Be alert for leaks around hoses, fittings, spray wand, tanks or elsewhere. Discontinue use until leaks are repaired.
Electrical System* The ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) must be tested before each use.
* Electric cords must be inspected for tears or cuts in the insulation.
DVD System* Make sure DVD player is dry and free of any debris placed on top or inside of storage compartment.
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 25, used with permission. SES ref PF-NIA5-NTHF‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‌​‍​‌‌⁠‌‍​‍‍​‍⁠‌⁠‍‍‌‍​
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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

CAUTION Always make sure machine is unplugged before removing electrical box or base cover assembly
In short This table lists problems by area (electrical, vacuum system and blow dry system) with the possible causes and the remedy for each. Unplug the machine before removing the electrical box or base cover assembly.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‍⁠⁠‌​⁠⁠‌​‌‍⁠⁠​​⁠‍‌‍‍⁠‌
AreaProblemPossible CauseRemedy
ElectricalNo power to pump or vac motor.1. KaiVac not plugged in.
2. Switch not "on".
3. GFCI tripped.
4. Building circuit overloaded.
5. Switch wires loose.
6. Terminal block connections loose.
1. Plug machine in.
2. Check switches for "on".
3. Test and reset GFCI.
4. Check and reset circuit.
5. Disconnect power and check for loose wire.
6. Disconnect power and check for loose wire.
ElectricalElectrical burning smell1. Vac motor brushes worn.
2. Vac motor hung up.
3. Pump motor hung up.
1. Replace vac motor brushes.
2. Replace vac motor.
3. Release pressure on hose and jog pump switch. Or replace.
Vacuum SystemNo / Weak vacuum1. Vac tank full.
2. Squeegee blades or wheels worn.
3. Float-shutoff screen dirty.
4. Float ball stuck.
5. Damaged hose.
6. Dump hose plug missing.
7. Access lid not tight.
8. Vacuum hose plugged.
9. To much liquid in vac hose.
10. Vac hose still wrapped.
11. Muffler plugged.
12. Hose from vac motor to standpipe loose.
13. Leak in vac tank.
1. Empty vac tank.
2. Replace wheels or blades and check peroidically.
3. Spray off float bag to clean.
4. Tap float and release / clean.
5. Cut and repair / replace.
6. Contact dealer and replace.
7. Tighten lid hand tight.
8. Flush hose to remove debris.
9. Allow air in when Vacuuming.
10. Unwrap vac hose fully.
11. Remove padding and clean.
12. Reattach and tighten.
13. If repairable, clean and dry affected area and silicone.
Vacuum SystemMoister from exhaust1. Vac tank full.
2. Float-shutt off missing.
3. Excessive foam in vac tank.
4. Standpipe leaking.
5. Water sprayed into standpipe while cleaning.
1. Dump vac tank.
2. Replace.
3. Use defoamer.
4. Silicone threads or replace.
5. Use care to avoid spraying dirrectly into float housing.
Blow dry systemNo air flow1. Hose disconnected.1. Reconnect hose.
Blow dry systemMoister from nozzle1. Water in vac hose.1. Dry vac line.
Blow dry systemSuction instead of blow action1. Vacuum hose connected to tank inlet.1. Reconnect to vac motor exhaust.
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 26, used with permission. SES ref PF-3EYV-JN4K‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‍⁠⁠‌​⁠⁠‌​‌‍⁠⁠​​⁠‍‌‍‍⁠‌
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TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting

CAUTION Always make sure machine is unplugged before removing electrical box or base cover assembly
In short This table lists problems with the high pressure system and the chemical injection system, with the possible causes and the remedy for each. Make sure the machine is unplugged before removing the electrical box or base cover assembly.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‍‌‌​‍⁠‍​‍​​‍⁠‌
AreaProblemPossible CauseRemedy
High Pressure SystemNo water from pump or low pressure1. Out of water.
2. Gun nozzle plugged.
3. Air in pump(vapor lock).
4. Gun orifice missing.
5. Tank filter plugged.
6. Pressure hose damaged.
7. Quick disconnect leaking.
8. Injector plugged.
9. Pulse hose damaged.
10. Regulator failed.
11. Hose kinked.
12. Seals in pump need replaced.
1. Fill water tank.
2. Remove orifice with allen wrench and clean.
3. Use power prime technique.
4. Replace orifice.
5. Clean tank and filter.
6. Repair or replace.
7. Tighten or replace.
8. Using an airline or equal blow small bursts of air into affected chemical line.
9. Repair or replace.
10. Replace.
11. Unkink and check for damage.
12. Remove and replace seals.
Bad fan pattern or pinpoint pattern on gun1. Debris in nozzle.
2. Orifice damaged.
1. Remove orifice with allen wrench and clean.
2. Remove and replace.
Chemical Injection SystemNo chemical flow1. Out of chemical.
2. Chemical line not in jug.
3. Chemical valve in "off".
4. Spray gun in wrong mode.
5. Metering tip plugged.
6. Injector plugged.
7. Air entering system.
8. Injector installed backwards.
1. Refill chemical.
2. Make sure line is in chemical.
3. Check on off valve.
4. Make sure gun nozzle is pulled out away from gun for chemical mode.
5. Check metering tip for clog.
6. Using an airline or equal. blow small bursts of air into affected chemical line.
7. Check for air entering system around chemical lines or injector.
8. If fluttering or pulsing sound can be heard while spraying or when machine is running it is possible that you injector is in backwards. Remove and reinstall.
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 27, used with permission. SES ref PF-FBIS-CUF5‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‍‌‌​‍⁠‍​‍​​‍⁠‌
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Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

CAUTION Always make sure machine is unplugged before removing electrical box or base cover assembly
In short This chart lists problems by machine area, with the possible causes and remedies for each. This page covers the chemical injection system, dump system, wheels and casters, and squeegee head. Unplug the machine before removing the electrical box or base cover assembly.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌‌‍‌⁠‌‌‌⁠‌⁠‍‌‍‍​‍‌‌​​​‍
AreaProblemPossible CauseRemedy
Chemical Injection System cont.Not enough chemical flow1. Metering tip plugged.
2. Wrong metering tip.
1. Remove and clean.
2. Check and replace per chart.
Chemical line blows off safety cap.1. Debris in injector.
2. Bad seat on injector valve.
1. Using an airline or equal, blow small bursts of air into affected chemical line. Or remove electric box and clean injector.
Water backflows into chemical bottle3. Injector installed backwards.2. Check injector o-ring or replace.
3. Remove and reinstall correctly, arrow on injector should point towards pressure hose.
Dump SystemTank will not empty1. Dump hose plug not removed.
2. Drain hose plugged.
3. Dumping area to high for flow.
1. Hold hose high and remove plug, lower and dump.
2. Raise and lower dump hose to agitate. If garden hose is available blow water back through line to remove blockage.
3. Dump into lower area.
Dump hose leaks1. Hose cut.
2. Clamp loose.
3. Dump plug bushing missing.
4. Plug missing.
1. If leak is lees than 4" from tank side, cut and reattach. Or replace.
2. Retighten hose clamp.
3. Replace bushing.
4. Replace plug.
Wheels and castersWheels won't roll or they rub1. Flat tires.
2. Debris wrapped around axle.
3. Bearings tight.
4. Wheels to loose on axle.
5. Bearing falling out.
1. Inflate tires to 30 psi.
2. Check for debris on axle.
3. Grease bearings.
4. Remove wheel, add washers to take up slack.
5. Refer to remedy 4.
Squeegee HeadFloor streaks1. Worn blades or wheels.1. Replace wheels and or blades.
Squeegee head doesn't easily rotate when installed on wand1. Brass ring on wand not in grove.
2. Coupling nut to tight.
1. Loosen coupling nut and re-position head on grove.
2. Loosen 1/2 turn.
Head wont stay on wand1. Coupling nut cracked.
2. Brass ring worn.
1. Replace.
2. Replace.
Premature blade ware1. Squeegee wheels worn.1. Check wheels for wear/ replace.
Sucks to the floor to tightly1. Squeegee wheels worn.1 Check wheels for wear/ replace.
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 28, used with permission. SES ref PF-NBG4-H5MQ‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌‌‍‌⁠‌‌‌⁠‌⁠‍‌‍‍​‍‌‌​​​‍
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FLOW DIAGRAM

Flow Diagram

In short This page is a diagram showing how water, chemical, air and recovered liquid move through the machine. It traces the path from the water tank, pump and chemical selector valve to the spray gun, and from the vac hose through the vac tank to the muffler.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍​⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠⁠⁠​‌​‌​​⁠⁠⁠‌​​‌
Flow diagram of the machine with arrows showing the water and chemical path and the vacuum air path. Labeled parts include the chemical selecter valve (A and B), injector, metering tip, safety cap, Chem A and Chem B bottles, float shut-off, standpipe, vac hose, vac tank, water tank, spray gun with quick disconnect, finger filter, water filter, suction line, pump, unloader, discharge and return lines, vac motor, muffler and base. A revision block (A, 05/01, Flow Diagram) is at top right and a Kaivac inc. title block at bottom right.
Flow Diagram
Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 29, used with permission. SES ref PF-W5HB-STX6‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍​⁠⁠⁠‍⁠⁠⁠⁠​‌​‌​​⁠⁠⁠‌​​‌
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Electrical Diagram

Electrical Diagram

In short This page shows the wiring diagram for the 110 Volt system, covering the vacuum, pump, optional blow motor, rocker switches, terminal block and GFCI power cord. A color code explains the wire abbreviations.‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠‌⁠‍‌‌‍‍‌​‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍⁠⁠​‌‍⁠
Electrical wiring diagram of the 110 volt system, turned sideways on the page. It shows the GFCI power cord, a six-position terminal block, the pump and vacuum/blow optional rocker switches, the vacuum motor, the pump motor and the optional blow motor, with wires labeled BK, BU, RD, W and G.
Electrical Diagram: 110: Volt System, Revision A, 04/2005

* Optional Blow Motor requires a 3 way rocker switch with 3 terminals. (Blue wire for Blow Motor. For control of vac & Blow Feature)‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠‌⁠‍‌‌‍‍‌​‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍⁠⁠​‌‍⁠

*Standard KaiVac has only 2 way rocker switch with 2 terminals for vac motor only.

BK = BLACK
BU = BLUE
RD = RED
W = WHITE
G = GREEN
G.F.C.I = GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERUPTER
---- Optional Blow Motor wires

DESCRIPTION: 110: Volt System
ISSUE DATE: 04/2005
REVISION:

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 30, used with permission. SES ref PF-5NGF-4HRD‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​​​⁠‌⁠‍‌‌‍‍‌​‍⁠⁠‌⁠‍⁠⁠​‌‍⁠
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SECTION 2

SECTION 2

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 31, used with permission. SES ref PF-MOQK-JVAU‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‌⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‍​​⁠⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠⁠‍⁠‌⁠​‍​​‍‌​
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PARTS DIAGRAMS

Internal View

Exploded internal view of the KaiVac machine with numbered callouts 1 to 24: chemical hose with new tip and new cap (1, 2), hoses (3, 13, 14), the control box (4), vacuum hose and fittings (5 to 12), the pump assembly in an inset (15 to 20, see Figure #12 Page 44), mounting brackets with screws and washers (22, 23, 24), and the vacuum hose assembly shown below (see Figure #9 Page 42)
Figure # 2 page 7

See Figure #9 Page 42‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‍‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠‌‍‍‍⁠‌​​‌​‍⁠‍⁠​‍⁠‌‌​⁠

See page 2 SECTION 2 for parts listings

DESCRIPTION: KaiVac Internal Parts Serial # 8602 and Higher

ISSUE DATE: 12/2005 REVISION: B

Figure # 2 page 7

Source: Kaivac Original S/N 8644-8815 Operator Manual 8644to8815_01 Rev. 2005, page 38, used with permission. SES ref PF-7ES7-HF5V‌‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‌‍‌‌​​‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍⁠​​​​​‍‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠‌‍‍‍⁠‌​​‌​‍⁠‍⁠​‍⁠‌‌​⁠
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