Operator & Parts Manual
KaiVac® 1700 Series
1715 Serial Number 409-
1750 Serial Number 13409-
CE1750 Serial Number 497-

www.kaivac.com
© 2006-2013 Kaivac, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Revision Sheet
| Release No. | Date | Revision Description |
|---|---|---|
| 101513 | 10/15/13 | Operator & Parts Manual Released |
| 121713 | 12/17/13 | Modified the Rotomold Warranty to 5 years. |
Kaivac, Inc.
401 S. Third Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
OPERATOR & PARTS MANUAL
| Section | Title | Page # |
|---|---|---|
| 1.0 | GETTING STARTED | 1-1 |
| 1.1 | Limited Warranty Protection Plan | 1-1 |
| 1.2 | Warranty Registration Form | 1-2 |
| 1.3 | Safety Precautions | 1-3 |
| 2.0 | OPERATION | 2-1 |
| 2.1 | Out of Box Setup Instructions | 2-1 |
| 2.2 | Kaivac Tool Arrangement | 2-2 |
| 2.3 | Preparing Your Kaivac For Use | 2-3 |
| 2.4 | Vac Tank Cleanout Instructions | 2-4 |
| 2.5 | Vac Tank Removal Instructions | 2-5 |
| 2.6 | Operating your Kaivac using S-I-M-P-L-E Process | 2-6 |
| 3.0 | MAINTENANCE | 3-1 |
| 3.1 | Machine Maintenance | 3-1 |
| 3.2 | Black Box Removal Instructions | 3-2 |
| 3.3 | Troubleshooting | 3-3 |
| 3.4 | Machine Diagrams | 3-6 |
| 3.5 | Parts List | 3-18 |
1.0 GETTING STARTED
1.1 Limited Warranty Protection Plan
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, Inc. warrants the following components to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for these time periods:
1.) Extended 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 (for approved non-Kaivac chemicals)
- 1 year parts and labor
3.) Chemicals that have not been approved by Kaivac (If uncertain, please contact Kaivac to verify your chemical before using).
- No warranty
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 (RAN), which is available by calling the Kaivac, Inc. Customer Service Department. No returns will be accepted without a RAN.
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, Inc. be liable for incidental or consequential damages, or any damages to persons or property.
Please Note: 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, Inc. reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its equipment without notice. 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 warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose.
1.2 WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORM
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: _________________
- ☐ KV1750
- ☐ KV1250
- ☐ KV2150
- ☐ KV1715AC
- ☐ KV1715
- ☐ KV1215
- ☐ OMNIFLEX Pump Box
- ☐ OMNIFLEX Wet/Dry Vac
Serial Number: __________________
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 Machines
- ☐ Stairwell Cleaning
- ☐ Lockers & Showers
- ☐ Hallway Cleaning
- ☐ Classroom Cleaning
- ☐ Other: ____________
Thank you for registering for our warranty program.
Please return completed forms to:
Kaivac, Inc.
401 S. Third Street
Hamilton, OH 45011
Or Fax to: (513) 887-4601
1.3 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS—SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
- Connect to a properly grounded outlet. Do not remove ground pin.
- Inspect cord before using – do not use if cord is damaged.
- Keep all connections dry and off the ground.
- Do not touch plug with wet hands.
- This product is provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter built into the power cord. If replacement of the plug or cord is needed, use only identical replacement parts.
- Test the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) before each use.
- Do not close a door on the cord or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners.
- Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
- Do not spray liquid from the Kaivac onto electrical outlets or on any electrical devices.
- Turn off the unit before unplugging.
- Do not pull on the cord to unplug. Grasp the plug at the outlet and pull.
Grounding Instructions:
THE KAIVAC MUST BE GROUNDED. If it should malfunction or stop working, grounding provides a path of least resistance for the electrical current and reduces the risk of electrical shock. The Kaivac is equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to further reduce danger and risk of electric shock. It must be maintained and tested regularly. An equipment grounding cord and plug is included with the unit. Cutting off the ground wire or using a cord with an ungrounded plug will void the warranty on the Kaivac.
Improper connection of the equipment grounding cord can result in the risk of electrical shock. Ask a qualified electrician or service person to check the outlet grounding if you are unsure. Do not modify the plug provided with the Kaivac. If it will not fit into the outlet, have a properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
- Read all the instructions before using the product.
- To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when a product is used near children.
- Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
- Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
- Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Keep operating area clear of all persons.
- Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing and balance at all times.
- Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible materials.
- Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): It is recommended to wear proper personal protective equipment as required by the chemical product label instructions used in conjunction with the Kaivac.
FOR INDOOR USE ONLY
2.1 OUT OF BOX SETUP INSTRUCTIONS
- Open Accessory Box and remove the placard and wrap around the Push Handles of your Kaivac Machine. Remove the Tote Bag and set aside for filling with remaining tools from the Accessory Box.

1 - Remove vac wand from accessory box and attach vac wand by sliding the sections together until the locking pin engages as shown.

2 - After removing machine from container, attach the plastic elbow to the vac tank as shown above.

3 - Attach vac motor hose to elbow and vac motor inlet as shown above.

4 - Make sure dump hose is secured to the dump hose cap and tether.

5 - Remove the tools from the accessory box and place them in the appropriate locations as shown above.

6 - Make sure vac lid is on vac tank and place remaining tools into tote bag and hang on nose.

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2.2 KAIVAC TOOL ARRANGEMENT
Front Right View

Rear Right View

Overhead View

Bottom View

2.3 PREPARING YOUR KAIVAC
- Fill machine with clean, cool water.

- Prepare the cleaning solution you will be using by attaching the chemical feed line and cap to the top of your chemical bottle and selecting the proper metering tip. (See placard for metering tip information)

- Check machine for all tools and supplies needed to complete task. See “Tool Arrangement” in Section 2.2 of this manual.

- If using a cleaning product that has high foaming use a foam inhibitor to cut down on foam. Pour 2 capfuls of inhibitor in the vac hose with vac running to coat inside of hose.

- Check all hoses and spray lines for damage prior to use. If damage is found, do not continue until proper repairs are completed.

- Plug in machine and test GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) to ensure it is working properly. You are now ready.

2.4 VAC TANK CLEANOUT INSTRUCTIONS
- Disconnect dump hose and empty contents into proper location.

- After dumping is complete, remove vac lid from vac tank.

- Using pressure gun or other water source, rinse inside of tank thoroughly.

- After tank has been rinsed, lock the front caster wheels by pressing down on the locks as shown.

- After caster wheels have been locked, tip the machine to the left and slightly forward to allow the remaining water to drain.
Re-attach dump hose and unlock wheels.

2.5 VAC TANK REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Remove vac hose and vac wand before removing vac tank.

1 - Disconnect vac inlet hose from 90 degree fitting on vac tank

2 - Un-snap straps holding the vac tank to the lid water tank upper assembly.

3 - Un-snap straps holding the vac tank to the water tank lower assembly.
(2 locations - one on each side)
4 - Slightly pull the bottom section of the vac tank out while tipping it backwards.
Lift and pull the vac tank away from the unit.
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2.6 S.I.M.P.L.E PROCESS
*Applicable to all units, KV1700 Series shown for illustration.
Set-up
Fill with clean, cool water
Add 1 cap of KaiDri (for spot-free rinsing)
Select metering tip and insert into cap barb

Inject
Chemicals
Fan Spray
LOW Pressure Mode
Fan Spray

Manual Brush
Manually brush heavily soiled areas

Pressure wash and rinse
Fresh Water
Fan Spray
HIGH Pressure Mode

Loop
Hook
Adjust last loop (if needed)

Extract

3.1 MACHINE MAINTENANCE
| Item | Procedure |
|---|---|
| Floor Squeegee |
|
| Spray Gun |
|
| Pressure Hose |
|
| Water Tank |
|
| Vacuum Tank |
|
| Leaks |
|
| Electrical System |
|
| Vacuum Wand |
|
| HEPA Filter |
|
3.2 BLACK BOX REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS

1 Remove all hoses, cords and tools prior to black box removal

2 Loosen and remove the 4 wing and thumb bolts located at the top of the control panel and on the left and right of the black box mid section.

3 Tilt the black box assembly away from the machine until it rests on the floor. Next, remove the 2 axle strap wing bolts on either side of the machine behind the wheels.

4 Locate and disconnect the water line and return line behind the black box on the machine.

5 Slide assembly away from water
3.3 TROUBLESHOOTING
| Area | Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical | No Power to pump or vac motor | Machine not plugged in | Plug machine in |
| Switch not “on’ | Check switches for “on” | ||
| GFCI tripped | Test and reset GFCI | ||
| Building circuit overloaded | Check and reset circuit | ||
| Switch wires loose | Disconnect power and check for loose wire | ||
| Connections loose | Disconnect Power and check for loose wire under panel | ||
| Electrical burning smell | Vac motor brushes worn | Remove vac motor and repair | |
| Vac motor hung up | Release pressure on hose and jog vac switch, or replace | ||
| Pump motor hung up | Release pressure on hose and jog pump switch, or replace | ||
| Vacuum System | No / Weak vacuum | Vac tank full | Empty vac tank |
| Squeegee blades or wheels worn | Replace wheels or blades and check periodically | ||
| Float shutoff screen dirty | Spray off float screen to clean | ||
| Float ball stuck | Tap float and release/clean | ||
| Damaged hose | Cut and repair/replace | ||
| Dump hose plug missing | Contact dealer and replace | ||
| Access lid not tight | Tighten lid hand tight | ||
| Vacuum hose plugged | Flush hose to remove debris | ||
| Too much liquid in vac hose | Allow air in when vacuuming | ||
| Vac hose still wrapped | Unwrap vac hose fully | ||
| Exhaust plugged | Remove HEPA filter and clean | ||
| Leak in vac tank | If repairable, clean and dry affected area and seal with silicone | ||
| HEPA Filter clogged | Remove HEPA filter and clean | ||
| Moisture from exhaust | Vac tank full | Dump vac tank | |
| Float shutoff missing | Replace | ||
| Excessive foam in vac tank | Use defoamer | ||
| Blow Dry System | No air flow | Hose disconnected | Reconnect hose |
| Moisture from nozzle | Water in blow hose | Dry blow line | |
| Suction, not blow action | Vacuum hose connected to vac tank | Reconnect to vac motor exhaust hose |
| Area | Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Pressure System | No water from pump or low pressure | Out of Water | Fill water tank |
| Gun nozzle plugged | Remove orifice with Allen wrench and clean | ||
| Air in pump (vapor lock) | Use power prime technique | ||
| Gun orifice missing | Replace orifice | ||
| Water tank filter plugged | Clean tank and filter | ||
| In - line bowl filter plugged | Remove filter cover and clean | ||
| Bowl filter lid loose | Gently tighten bowl cover | ||
| Pressure hose damaged | Repair or replace | ||
| Quick disconnect leaking | Tighten or replace | ||
| Injector plugged | Remove safety cap from chemical and blow small amounts of compressed air into line | ||
| Pulse hose damaged | Repair or replace | ||
| Regulator failed | Replace | ||
| Hose kinked | Unkink and check for damage | ||
| Seals in pump need replaced | Remove and replace seals | ||
| Bad fan pattern or pinpoint pattern on gun | Debris in nozzle | Remove orifice with Allen wrench and | |
| Orifice damaged | Remove and replace | ||
| Chemical Injection System | No chemical flow | Out of chemical | Refill chemical |
| Safety cap not secure | Check safety cap / tighten | ||
| Chemical valve “off” | Check on / off valve | ||
| Safety cap plugged | Replace cap | ||
| Spray gun in wrong mode | Make sure gun nozzle is pulled out away from gun chemical mode | ||
| Metering tip plugged | Check metering tip for clog | ||
| Injector plugged | Remove safety cap from chemical and blow small amounts of compressed air into line | ||
| Air entering system | Check for air entering system around chemical lines or injector | ||
| Injector installed backwards | If fluttering or pulsing sound can be heard while spraying or when machine is running it is possible that your injector is in backwards. Remove and reinstall | ||
| Kink in Chemical line | Replace Chemical line |
| Area | Problem | Possible Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Injection System continued | Not enough chemical | Metering tip plugged | Remove and clean |
| Wrong metering tip | Check and replace per chart | ||
| Chemical line blows off safety cap | Debris in injector | Remove safety cap from chemical and blow small amounts of compressed air into line | |
| Water back flows into chemical bottle | Bad seat on injector check valve | Check injector o - ring or replace | |
| Bad safety cap | Replace safety cap | ||
| Dump System | Dump hose will not empty tank | Dump hose cap not removed | Remove cap |
| Clog in bottom of tank | Tip dump contents, remove debris | ||
| Dump hose leaks | Hose cut | If leak is less than 4” from tank side, cut and reattach, or replace | |
| Clamp loose | Tighten hose clamp | ||
| Dump cap missing | Replace cap | ||
| Wheels and Casters | Wheels won’t roll, or they rub | Flat tires | Inflate tires to 30 p. s. i. |
| Debris wrapped around axle | Check for debris on axle | ||
| Bearings tight | Grease bearings | ||
| Wheels too loose on axle | Remove wheel, add washers to take up slack | ||
| Bearings falling out | Replace bearing assembly | ||
| Squeegee Head | Floor streaks | Worn blades or wheels | Replace wheels and / or blades |
| Squeegee head doesn’t easily rotate when installed on wand | Brass ring on wand not in groove | Loosen coupling nut and re-position head on groove | |
| Coupling nut too tight | Loosen 1 / 2 turn | ||
| Head won’t stay on wand | Coupling nut cracked | Replace | |
| Brass ring worn | Replace | ||
| Premature blade wear | Squeegee wheels worn | Check wheels for wear / replace | |
| Sucks to the floor too tightly | Squeegee wheels worn | Check wheels for wear / replace |
3.4 VACUUM DIAGRAM

3.4 PUMP DIAGRAM

3.4 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

3.4 MACHINE DIAGRAMS

3.4 MACHINE DIAGRAMS

3.4 MACHINE DIAGRAMS
Complete pump and motor assembly - PA217 (120V) PA1750240V (240V)

* Indicates that these parts are not sold separately at this time.
For Kaivac 1715 Pump Assembly see page 17
Complete Pump Assembly Does Not Include CSS07 Or CPS12JQC.
3.4 MACHINE DIAGRAMS

3.4 MACHINE DIAGRAMS

NOTE #1: For legacy versions, S/N 1-5449 use CVS01R (2-stage). for S/N 5450-12619 use CVM1R (1
NOTE #2: VMA1700 Vac Motor Assembly Details Standard on; 1750-12620 and higher and 1715-401 and higher. *1750’s and 1715’s that have the vac motor installed with a bracket can be upgraded to this setup but must order entire assembly #VMA1700. See part numbers below for this assembly.
- HEVM1– High Efficiency Vac Motor 120V
- VMH10–Vac Motor Hose (motor to HEPA)
- CSS39– Hose Clamp for HEPA Housing
- VMH27A-Vac Motor Hose (motor to tank)
- VBRAK4– Vac Motor Mounting Bracket
Hardware for mounting motor to bracket
- CSS203– Hex head bolt
- CSS27 - Nyloc nut
Hardware for mounting bracket to black
- CSS07 - Hex head bolt
HEVM1 (120V see NOTE #1 for legacy information & NOTE #2 for HEVM1 details)
HEVM1240V—RAW
VMASM240V—ASSEMBLY
3.4 MACHINE DIAGRAMS

SPADC– Switch plate complete assembly includes circuit breaker switches and hour meters (see NOTE #2)
SPDCSSB– Switch plate only (for circuit breaker switches. See NOTE #2)
3.4 MACHINE DIAGRAMS

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