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Form 3308to3672_01, Rev. 2005
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Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual

3308to3672_01 Rev. 200547 pagesKaiZen Manual (Serial Numbers 3308-3672) (KaiZen)
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CERTIFICATE OF CONFORMITY

Certificate of Conformity

In short This page is Kaivac, Inc.'s declaration that the product named on it was made, inspected and tested to the listed standards and carries the CE Mark. It also lists the European and UK directives and regulations the product complies with.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​‌‌⁠​‌⁠⁠‍​​⁠⁠‌​‌​⁠​⁠⁠​‍

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 KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 1, used with permission. SES ref PF-3IGG-NM5V‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​​‌‌⁠​‌⁠⁠‍​​⁠⁠‌​‌​⁠​⁠⁠​‍
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WINTERIZING

Winterize your Kaivac Equipment

In short Kaivac machinery that may be exposed to freezing temperatures should be winterized between uses. This is done by pouring windshield wiper fluid into the empty water tank and running 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.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​​‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‌⁠​⁠‌‍‍‍‍‌​⁠‌​‌‍⁠‍​

Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 2, used with permission. SES ref PF-VZCZ-TAVS‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​​‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠‌⁠⁠‌⁠​⁠‌‍‍‍‍‌​⁠‌​‌‍⁠‍​
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Filter Screen Cleaning Procedure

Filter Screen Cleaning Procedure

In short This page shows how to find, remove, flush clean and refit the machine's water filter screen. If the filter cannot be cleaned, it is replaced with a new one, and the machine must never be operated without the filter.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠‌‍⁠​‍⁠‌​‍‌⁠⁠​⁠‌‍⁠‍⁠⁠​​
Drawing of the front of a KaiVac machine with a hand at the filter on the base below the vac hose wrap

KaiVac filter is located on the base below the vac hose wrap on front of machine.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠‌‍⁠​‍⁠‌​‍‌⁠⁠​⁠‌‍⁠‍⁠⁠​​

Drawing of the KaiZen machine from the left side showing the hoses, wheel and hood assembly where the filter is located

KaiZen filter is located on the left side of machine between water supply tank and the hood assembly.

Filter housing with curved arrows showing the bowl cover being rotated counterclockwise to remove it

Rotate bowl cover counterclockwise to remove.

Filter housing with the bowl cover lifted off above it and an upward arrow

Lift bowl cover up and remove.

Filter housing with the filter pulled straight up and out, shown above the housing with an upward arrow

Pull filter up and out.

Hands holding the filter screen open end up against the spout of a sink faucet while water flushes debris out, with a drain below

Place filter screen with the open end up against spout of sink fixture or water source and turn on the water flushing debris from the inside out. Continue flushing until water flows freely thru filter. Filter is clean if one can blow freely thru it.

Replace cleaned filter reversing the procedure above. If filter cannot be cleaned replace with new one.

DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE WITHOUT FILTER.
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 3, used with permission. SES ref PF-6F4O-QGPT‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠‌‍⁠​‍⁠‌​‍‌⁠⁠​⁠‌‍⁠‍⁠⁠​​
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COVER

Operator and Parts Manual

KaiZen No-Touch Cleaning™‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌⁠‌‌​‍⁠‌‌​‌‌​‍​​‌​​‍⁠⁠​

SERIAL# 3308 TO 3672

Protected by U.S. Patent # 6,206,980; patents pending

KaiZen machine seen from the side, with a cord wrapped around the back, hoses coiled on the front and a tool resting on top of the coiled hoses

Kaivac, Inc.
401 S. Third St.
Hamilton, OH 45011

Phone: (513) 887-4600
Toll Free: (800) 287-1136
Fax: (513) 887 - 4601

www.kaivac.com

© 2005 Kaivac, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 4, used with permission. SES ref PF-HVSS-7IOY‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​‌​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‌⁠‌‌​‍⁠‌‌​‌‌​‍​​‌​​‍⁠⁠​
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FRONT MATTER

Warranty Registration Form

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

In short This is a registration form for the customer who purchases the equipment. It is completed and mailed or faxed back within ten days of purchase, and Kaivac offers a free microfiber KaiTowel 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

Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 6, used with permission. SES ref PF-NCUG-BGZ3‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠‍‍​​​‌‍‍‍⁠‌‍‍⁠‌​​‌‌‍‌‌
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READ FIRST

READ FIRST

In short Read this manual before operating the machine. The page lists the conditions for optimal efficiency, tells you to inspect the machine for shipping damage on unpacking, and gives the table of contents.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‌‍‍⁠‍‍⁠​​‍​⁠‍‌​‍‍‍​​‍⁠

INSTALL DATE

Please fill out card for future records‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‌‍‍⁠‍‍⁠​​‍​⁠‍‌​‍‍‍​​‍⁠

Install date-
Serial No.-

Read this manual prior to operation.

This machine will operate at its optimal efficiency if:

  • The machine is operated as described in this manual.
  • The machine is maintained properly and regularly- per maintenance instructions.
  • The machine is maintained with manufacturer parts only.

Carefully unpack and inspect your new KaiZen cleaning machine for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly inspected before shipping. For instructions regarding shipping damage, contact Kaivac, Inc. immediately. All returns must have a Return Authorization Number (RAN), which is available by calling the Kaivac, Inc. Customer Service Department. Remember to protect your investment by registering your Warranty online at www.kaivac.com or mailing in the form on page iii.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SectionPage
WARRANTY REGISTRATION FORMiii
READ FIRST/TABLE OF CONTENTSv
INTRODUCTIONvii
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS1-2
LIMITED WARRANTY PROTECTION PLAN3
MACHINE COMPONENTS/PREPARATION4
S·I·M·P·L·E PROCESS5-20
MACHINE MAINTENANCE21
TROUBLESHOOTING22-24
CHEMICAL INJECTION25
FLOW/ELECTRICAL DIAGRAMS26
PARTS LIST27-30
FIG.1 - WATER TANK ASSEMBLY31
FIG.2 - VAC TANK32
FIG.3 - COVER/PUMP MOTOR33
FIG.4 - COVER/PUMP MOTOR - KAIZEN PLUS34
FIG.5 - DVD/SWITCH PLATE - KAITUTOR35
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 7, used with permission. SES ref PF-RG7M-7YWE‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‌‍‍⁠‍‍⁠​​‍​⁠‍‌​‍‍‍​​‍⁠
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INTRODUCTION

INTRODUCTION

INSPECTION

In short Unpack the new KaiZen and check it for shipping damage. If you find any, contact Kaivac, Inc. right away, and note that all returns need a Return Authorization Number.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌​‌​‌⁠‍​​‍​‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​​‌

Carefully unpack and inspect your new KaiZen cleaning machine for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly inspected before shipping. For instructions regarding any shipping damage, contact Kaivac, Inc. immediately. All returns must have a Return Authorization Number (RAN), which is available by calling the Kaivac, Inc. Customer Service Department.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌​‌​‌⁠‍​​‍​‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​​‌

WARNINGS

  • DO NOT operate with a frayed, worn or damaged electrical 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.
  • DO NOT remove the float shutoff.
  • ALWAYS test chemicals for compatibility on surfaces to be cleaned.
  • ALWAYS winterize your Kaivac equipment between uses if it will be exposed to freezing temperatures.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

In short The KaiZen must be grounded and plugged into a properly grounded outlet to reduce the risk of electric shock. Its GFCI must be maintained and tested regularly, and the ground wire or plug must not be cut off or modified.

THE KAIZEN 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 KaiZen is equipped with a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to further reduce danger of electric shock. It must be maintained and tested regularly. An equipment grounding cord and plug is included with the unit. The plug must be inserted in an appropriate outlet that has been properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. Cutting off the ground wire or using a cord with an ungrounded plug will void the warranty on the unit, and Kaivac, Inc. will NOT accept responsibility for the unit.

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 KaiZen. If it will not fit the outlet, have a properly grounded outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 10, used with permission. SES ref PF-PMNV-3UF5‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌​‌​‌⁠‍​​‍​‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍‍​​‌
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In short This section lists the safety rules for using the KaiZen: get proper training, use the machine only as intended, use a GFCI, wear personal protection, and avoid running the pump dry or with hot water or clogged filters.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍⁠‌​‍​‌‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍​​‍‍‍‌‍​‍

Equipment Warning

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

Training

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

Equipment Use

  • Use the equipment for the purposes specified by the manufacturer. Do not use the equipment for any other purpose.
  • See the 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 interrupter (GFCI) with the KaiZen at all times.
  • Test the GFCI before each use.
  • Do not spray liquid from the KaiZen onto electrical outlets or on any electrical devices.

Personal Protection

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

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.
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 12, used with permission. SES ref PF-FX56-PUPM‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍⁠‌​‍​‌‌⁠‍⁠⁠‍​​‍‍‍‌‍​‍
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SAFETY

Winterize Your Kaivac Equipment

In short Kaivac machinery that will be exposed to freezing temperatures should be winterized between uses. Pour windshield wiper fluid into the empty water tank, aim the spray gun into the tank, and run the pump until the fluid runs through.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍⁠​​‍‌⁠​‍‍‍⁠​‍​‌​‌​⁠​‌

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.

Chemical Use

  • Only use chemicals approved for use with the KaiZen. Use of non-Kaivac chemicals may cause machine damage and will reduce warranty periods.
  • 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). Chemicals in the water tank can harm operator and machine because:
    • 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

  • Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.
  • Do not pull the KaiZen 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.
  • Turn off the unit before unplugging.
  • Do not pull on the cord to unplug. Grasp the plug at the outlet and pull.

Prevention of Water Damage to Buildings

  • The KaiZen is to be used on water resistant building surfaces only. These include concrete, terrazzo, ceramic tile and quarry tile.
  • The KaiZen may be used for stripping on vinyl composite tile floors, but daily cleaning of resilient flooring using the KaiZen is not recommended.
  • Never overflow the water tank or the vacuum recovery tank.
  • Discontinue use if any leaks occur in the KaiZen.
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.
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 13, used with permission. SES ref PF-VS3I-SFF7‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍⁠​​‍‌⁠​‍‍‍⁠​‍​‌​‌​⁠​‌
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WARRANTY
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Violation of any of these instructions may void any and all warranties

Limited Warranty Protection Plan

In short This section explains how long Kaivac covers the KaiZen for defects. Coverage depends on which chemicals are used: Kaivac chemicals give the longest coverage, approved non-Kaivac chemicals give 1 year, and unapproved chemicals give none. Warranty claims need a Return Authorization Number (RAN) before parts are returned.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠​​‍​‌‍​‌‍‍⁠‍​​‍​​‍‍‍‍‍

The KaiZen 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. 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 (for approved non-Kaivac chemicals)
    • 1 year parts and labor
  3. Chemicals that have not been approved by Kaivac. If uncertain, please call Kaivac to check.
    • No warranty

* The parts in question must be returned to Kaivac for inspection by our warranty department. Return part(s) to: Kaivac, Inc.
230 Sycamore St. Hamilton, OH 45011
Attn: Allen, Warranty Dept.

All KaiZen 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.

Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 14, used with permission. SES ref PF-OXRZ-QDTG‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠​​‍​‌‍​‌‍‍⁠‍​​‍​​‍‍‍‍‍
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MACHINE COMPONENTS AND PREPARATION

MACHINE COMPONENTS

In short This section names the 25 numbered parts, tools and accessories of the machine, shown in the drawing on the page.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​​⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‍​⁠⁠‍‌‌⁠​‍‍⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠⁠⁠​‌​
Drawing of the KaiZen machine with its hoses, tools and accessories, with callout numbers 1 to 25 marking the squeegee head, chemical line, vac hose, vac tank, vac wand, gulper tool, components hood, water tank, GFCI, blow nozzle, dump hose, pressure gun, electric cord, pressure hose, tank lids, switches, chemical valve, wheel, metering tip pack, blow hose, window squeegee, placards and deck brush
No.Component
114 1/2" Squeegee Head
2Chemical Line
333' Vac Hose
4Vac Tank
5Vac Wand
6Gulper Tool
7Components Hood
8Water Tank
9Muffler and Hose
10GFCI
11Blow Nozzle
12Dump Hose
13Pressure Gun
14Electric Cord
15Pressure Hose
16Water Tank Lid
17Vac and Pump Switches
18Chemical Valve
19Vac Lid
208" Pneumatic Wheel
21Metering Tip Pack
22Blow Hose
23Window Squeegee
24Placards
25Deck Brush

MACHINE PREPARATION

In short Before starting, fill the water tank, set up the chemical feed line with the right metering tip, check tools and hoses for damage, and test the GFCI.
  1. Fill with clean cool water.
  2. 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.
  3. Check machine for all tools and supplies needed to complete task.
  4. Check all hoses and spray lines for damage prior to starting job. If damage is found, do not continue until proper repairs are completed.
  5. Test GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) to ensure it is working properly. You are now ready.
Five numbered illustrations of machine preparation: 1 filling the water tank, 2 a chemical bottle with feed line and cap, 3 checking the machine for tools and supplies, 4 checking a hose for damage, 5 pressing the Reset button on the GFCI plugged into a wall outlet
1-5
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COVER

S*I*M*P*L*E™ No-Touch Cleaning Methods

KaiZen No-Touch Cleaning‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍​​​‍‌​‍‌⁠⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠⁠⁠‍‌​‌⁠

Protected by U.S. Patent # 6,206,980; patents pending

  • Kitchens
  • Stairwells
  • Restrooms
  • Tank and Hose Cleaning
  • KaiTricks
  • Vacuuming Tricks
  • General Maintenance
  • Safety
  • Machine Components

Technical Support Info.
www.kaivac.com

Line drawing of the KaiZen machine on its cart, with a brush and squeegee tool mounted upright on the handle and hoses and cords coiled around the body
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OPERATION

SIMPLE No-Touch Cleaning Method

In short The SIMPLE method is the six-step sequence used in all procedures: Set-up, Inject Chemicals, Manual Brush (optional), Pressure Wash & Rinse, Loop Spray Line, and Extract & Dry. This page shows each step as a picture sequence.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‌​⁠‌‍‌‌‍⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‍⁠​‍‍‌​‌

Used in all procedures‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌​‌​​​‌​⁠​​‌​‌​⁠‌‍‌‌‍⁠‌‍‍⁠⁠‍⁠​‍‍‌​‌

Set-up

Fill with clean cool water

Fill Water Tank (For KaiVac add 2 Caps of KaiDri for all others add 1 cap)

Select metering tip and insert into cap barb

Set-up step: a water tap icon, a person filling the machine with clean cool water, a water tank being filled with KaiDri from a bottle, and a hand inserting a metering tip into the cap barb of a bottle
Set-up

Inject Chemicals

*Chemicals

Fan Spray

Pinpoint

LOW Pressure Mode

Fan Spray

Inject Chemicals step: a spray gun in LOW Pressure Mode with an arrow between chemicals and fan spray or pinpoint, a fan spray aimed at a toilet, and a worker spraying a tiled restroom floor
Inject Chemicals

Manual Brush (OPTIONAL)

Manually brush heavily soiled areas

Manual Brush step: a worker brushing a floor with a long-handled brush, a worker crouching to brush under a counter, and a worker brushing stairs
Manual Brush (optional)

Pressure Wash & Rinse

*Water Only

Fan Spray

Pinpoint

HIGH Pressure Mode

PINPOINT Spray

Top to Bottom

Pressure Wash and Rinse step: a spray gun in HIGH Pressure Mode with water only, a pinpoint spray aimed into a toilet, and a worker rinsing stairs from top to bottom
Pressure Wash & Rinse

Loop Spray Line

Clockwise

HOOK

Adjust last loop (KaiVac only).

Loop Spray Line step: a worker winding the spray line clockwise around the machine, a worker looping the line on the cart, and a hook where the last loop is adjusted (KaiVac only)
Loop Spray Line

Extract & Dry

Extract and Dry step: a worker using a squeegee tool by urinals, a worker crouching to extract water under a counter, and a worker extracting water from stairs with the machine nearby
Extract & Dry
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

No-Touch Restroom Cleaning

(Suggested chemical: KaiBlooey)‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠‌​‌‍​‌‍‌​​​​​​‍⁠⁠‍⁠‍‌

In short This page is a 20-step illustrated guide to cleaning a restroom with chemical injection and high pressure rinse. You apply chemical to fixtures, rinse top to bottom, clean toilets, then dry hoses, mirrors, floors and handles.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠‌​‌‍​‌‍‌​​​​​​‍⁠⁠‍⁠‍‌
Twenty numbered illustrations of restroom cleaning steps: turning the chemical valve on, adjusting the spray gun, spraying fixtures in a circular pattern, chemical injection on toilet, sink and urinal, rinsing, high pressure top-to-bottom wash, cleaning toilet seat, hinges, rim and bowl, looping the hose, squeegeeing mirrors, wet vacuuming the floor and blow drying handles and seats
No-Touch Restroom Cleaning steps 1 to 20
  1. Turn chemical valve on. Check tank levels. Optional: Dust with KaiHose
  2. Adjust spray gun to chemical injection. Pull nozzle out and rotate for fan pattern. (Low pressure mode)
  3. (Pretest chemicals on all surfaces before using.) Inject chemicals on fixtures and soiled areas. Start at the nearest fixture traveling in circular pattern.
  4. 7 sec. Chemical injection. Apply cleaning solution to fixtures.
  5. 3 sec. Chemical injection. Apply cleaning solution to fixtures.
  6. 2 sec. chemical injection. 7 sec for high pressure rinse.
  7. Turn chemical valve off.
  8. Rinse chemical from line onto floor. Optional: Manually brush heavily
  9. Push nozzle in and rotate to a pinpoint pattern. Adjust spray gun for high pressure wash and rinse. (High pressure mode)
  10. Pressure wash fixtures in a top-to-bottom pattern. 15 sec for high pressure rinse.
  11. 6 sec. Pinpoint clean plumbing and seat top.
  12. 6 sec. Lift seat, clean hinges and seat bottom.
  13. Rim Shot: 4 sec. Place nozzle under rim and rotate.
  14. Slam Dunk: 4 sec. Spray into bowl.
  15. 10 sec. Spray bottom and base.
    Toilet Cleaning time 30 sec. (for high pressure rinse)
  16. Loop and dry hose onto wraps.
  17. Adjust last loop. (KaiVac model only)
  18. Squeegee mirrors and flat surfaces.
  19. Wet vac restroom floor from front to rear. Load paper, supplies and examine.
  20. *optional: Blow dry flush handles and toilet seat tops for immediate use.
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 18, used with permission. SES ref PF-HZLO-QD2C‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌​‍​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠‌​‌‍​‌‍‌​​​​​​‍⁠⁠‍⁠‍‌
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Hallway Cleaning

Kaivac Hallway Cleaning

Method of Use

I. Apply Cleaning Solution

In short This method has two parts: first spray cleaning solution on the hallway floor in a serpentine pattern, then vacuum it off working along the wall and back toward the machine. Each vacuum pass overlaps the previous one by 2 inches.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠​​‌‍⁠‌⁠⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​‌⁠⁠​⁠​‍
  1. Unwrap the spray gun and pressure hose. Leave 2 loops wrapped on the No-Touch Cleaning machine.
  2. Using the spray gun, apply a wide spray pattern of cleaning solution to the floor in a serpentine manner. (1 gallon covers approximately 800 feet.)
  3. For daily cleaning of waxed floors, it is recommended that you use a neutral (pH7) cleaning solution, such as KaiO™ from Kaivac.

II. Vac Off

  1. Connect the KaiAuto™ head to the Vac Wand and hose.
  2. Start vacuuming to the right of, and away from, the No-Touch Cleaning machine, heading along the wall.
  3. Proceed along the wall until you reach the limit of the hose length.
  4. Turn to the left 180° heading back toward the machine with a 2" overlap of the previous pass.
  5. Swerve KaiAuto towards the wall just as you pass the No-Touch Cleaning Machine (now vacuuming the wall on the left side of the machine) and continue down the hall.
  6. At the end of the hose make a 180° right turn heading back towards the unit with a 2" overlap of the previous pass.
  7. Continue this method until you reach the far wall away from the cleaning machine.

(Please see the training video for more information.)‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠​​‌‍⁠‌⁠⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​‌⁠⁠​⁠​‍

Step 1, Apply Solution, Spray ON: a worker holding a spray gun and hose, and a hallway diagram with a serpentine spray path running along the hallway beside an alcove where the machine sits
Step 1 Apply Solution. Spray ON.
Step 2, Vac OFF: a worker using a vacuum wand, and a hallway diagram with arrows showing vacuum passes going down the hall and back with overlap, from START at the machine in the alcove to FINISH at the far end
Step 2 Vac OFF.
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 19, used with permission. SES ref PF-6C7J-ULK7‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠​​‌‍⁠‌⁠⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​‌⁠⁠​⁠​‍
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KITCHEN CLEANING

Kitchen Cleaning

In short This page shows five illustrated steps for cleaning a kitchen floor with the suggested chemical KaiPow. You fill the tank, inject chemicals on soiled surfaces, brush heavily soiled areas by hand, spray corners and base boards, then vacuum up the soiled liquid.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠​‌‌⁠‍‍​‍​‍‍‌⁠⁠‍‍‍‌​​‍

(Suggested chemical: KaiPow)‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠​‌‌⁠‍‍​‍​‍‍‌⁠⁠‍‍‍‌​​‍

Step 1: a hose with velcro wrapped in a tight spiral around a water faucet nozzle, with an arrow showing the wrapping direction
1

Wrap velcro in tight spiral fashion around water faucet nozzle and fill tank.

Step 2: a worker in safety glasses injecting chemicals with a spray wand onto a soiled kitchen floor under equipment, with the sprayed area highlighted in yellow
2

Inject chemicals on soiled surfaces and floor.

Step 3: a crouching worker manually brushing the floor under a sink with a long-handled brush, the brush highlighted in yellow
3

Manually brush floor in heavily soiled areas.

Step 4: a crouching worker using a pinpoint spray in a corner under equipment, with a yellow arrow labeled Top To Bottom and the sprayed area highlighted in yellow
4

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

Step 5: a crouching worker vacuuming soiled liquid from the floor under a sink with the wand laid flat, the vacuumed spot highlighted in yellow
5

Vacuum soiled liquid from floor. Lay wand flat to maneuver under equipment and fixtures.

Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 20, used with permission. SES ref PF-EF6U-X5YI‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠​‌‌⁠‍‍​‍​‍‍‌⁠⁠‍‍‍‌​​‍
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KAIGROUTER

Connect spray line and vac hose to KaiGrouter

In short This page shows how to use the KaiGrouter once the spray line and vac hose are connected. First apply chemical with the valve set to fan spray, then switch to high pressure and follow the grout lines.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​​⁠⁠‍‌‍‌​⁠⁠⁠​​‌‍⁠‌‌​​‍⁠‍​
  1. Turn valve to fan spray to apply chemical. Lift head off floor and move over floor spraying chemicals.
  2. Turn valve to high pressure setting, line up yellow guide line with grout lines, pull trigger and move along grout line.
KaiGrouter head with hose and spray line attached, lifted over a tiled floor with a dashed arrow showing the sweeping motion and fan spray lines coming from the nozzle, highlighted by a yellow circle
1
KaiGrouter head on a tiled floor with the yellow guide line lined up with a grout line; two arrows show the head moving back and forth along the grout line
2
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Stairwell Cleaning

In short This page shows six steps for cleaning a stairwell: blow dust from high areas, position the machine and KaiDrain at the bottom of the stairs, apply chemicals, wash and rinse, then use the floor squeegee tool to remove soils and solution.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‍‌​‍‌‌‌‍‌⁠⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠‌‌‌
  1. Insert KaiNozzle to blow-dust elevated areas.
    Hands attaching a nozzle to a hose end, with the connection highlighted in yellow, for blowing dust from elevated areas
    1
  2. Position machine at bottom of stairs. Dust cobwebs from high and hard to reach areas using KaiBlower and squeegee wand.
    Worker in safety glasses holding a blower wand up toward a stairwell railing and ceiling area to dust cobwebs, with the wand tip highlighted in yellow
    2
  3. Position KaiDrain at bottom of steps to suction excess moisture.
    KaiDrain tool on a tiled floor with arrows pointing inward from surrounding puddle, connected to a ribbed vacuum hose
    3

    KaiDrain is an instant drain for use when puddling occurs.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‍‌​‍‌‌‌‍‌⁠⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠‌‌‌

  4. Inject chemicals and apply to walls and stairs.
    Worker on stairs spraying chemicals on walls and steps from a spray wand, with the machine beside and a puddle at the bottom of the stairs highlighted in yellow
    4
  5. Wash and rinse with high pressure spray to remove soils. In case of heavy soils, use KaiBrush on walls and stairs.
    Worker on stairs rinsing and scrubbing the steps with a long-handled KaiBrush, with the machine and hose beside him
    5
  6. The floor squeegee tool sucks away soils and solution leaving stairwells sparkling clean. Soils are contained in the machine for later disposal.
    Worker on stairs using the floor squeegee tool on a hose, highlighted in yellow, next to the machine
    6
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 22, used with permission. SES ref PF-C4IF-XMPH‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‌‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍​‍‍‌​‍‌‌‌‍‌⁠⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‍⁠‌‌‌
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KAIVAC TIPS

Kaivac Tips

In short This page gives quick illustrated tips for handling hoses and cords, filling the tank, cleaning wheel chairs, using the blow feature, and running the machine in dry vacuum mode. For dry vacuum, connect the spray gun line to the Wet/Dry Vacuum Converter, then empty the vac tank, fill the water tank and turn on the pump and vac motor.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠⁠​‍​⁠‌⁠‍‌‍‍‌⁠‍‌‌‌⁠⁠‍​​

Remove only the needed hose or cord to reach area. Excess remains on the machine.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‌⁠​​​‌​⁠​​‌⁠⁠​‍​⁠‌⁠‍‌‍‍‌⁠‍‌‌‌⁠⁠‍​​

Use the wrap and snap located on the top left side of your machine to secure the gun.

Dump into any toilet

Machine with hose and cord wrapped on it, with one cord pulled out and plugged into a wall outlet to reach the work area
Spray gun secured with the wrap and snap on the top left side of the machine, with a bottle and hoses hanging beside it
Person dumping the contents of a container into a toilet

Fill Hose

Wrap velcro in tight spiral fashion around water faucet nozzle and fill tank.

Wrap and stow the Fill Hose.

Fill hose wrapped in a tight spiral with velcro around a faucet nozzle, and the fill hose wrapped and stowed on the machine

Wheel Chair

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

Blow dry with KaiBlower.

Person spraying cleaning solution on a wheel chair, and a wheel chair being blown dry with the KaiBlower

Blow Feature

Remove blow hose from machine and attach one end to outlet on side of component hood.
(KaiZen Plus model shown)

Remove exhaust hose from muffler and attach vac hose to muffler using the gray hose coupler.
(Standard KaiZen)

Insert KaiNozzle to blow-dust elevated areas.

Use KaiBlower for dusting and cleaning lockers.

Blow hose attached to the outlet on the side of the component hood, vac hose attached to the muffler with the gray hose coupler, KaiNozzle in hand, and KaiBlower used to dust lockers

DRY VACUUM MODE OPERATION

STEP (1)

Remove spray gun from spray line. Connect to Wet/Dry Vacuum Converter.

STEP (2)

Empty vac tank, fill water tank, turn on pump and vac motor.

With appropriate cleaning tool begin cleaning.

A full water tank should clean for approximately 60 minutes before vac fills. To continue, repeat steps 1 and 2.

Step 1: spray gun removed from the spray line and connected to the Wet/Dry Vacuum Converter. Step 2: control switches on the machine top. A person cleaning with a tool attached to the vacuum hose
STEP (1), STEP (2)
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CLASSROOM CLEANING

Classroom Cleaning

In short This page shows how to clean a classroom with the unit, with a vacuum flow pattern for a front entrance and a rear entrance classroom. It lists daily steps, starting with dry vacuuming set-up, and weekly steps for surfaces, screens, walls and the trash can.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍‌⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌​⁠​‌⁠⁠​​⁠​‌‌‌‌⁠

Front Entrance Classroom

Floor plan of a front entrance classroom with a desk at the upper left, six columns of student desks, windows on the left and hallway on the right. Blue arrows show the vacuum flow path from the START point at the door at upper right, around the desk, up and down each aisle, ending at STOP by the door.
Front Entrance Classroom
NOTE: Park unit at entrance of classroom.

Rear Entrance Classroom

Floor plan of a rear entrance classroom with a desk at the top, rows of student desks, windows on the left and hallway on the right. Blue arrows show the vacuum flow path through the aisles, starting from the unit parked at the lower right corner near the door.
Rear Entrance Classroom
NOTE: For oversized rear entrance classroom, park unit at front of classroom to start.

Cleaning Procedure

I. Daily

  1. Set-up No-Touch Cleaning machine for dry vacuuming.
    • Attach Wet/Dry Converter and dry vacuum head.
    • Park unit at entrance (see illustration for location and vacuum flow pattern).
    • Plug unit into outlet.
  2. Close and lock all windows.
  3. Empty pencil sharpeners.
  4. Pick up large debris from floor (pencils, papers, etc.) and place in trash can.
  5. Empty trash can.
  6. Dry vacuum as shown in illustration. Clean aisle space directly in front of you, then clean under chair next to you. Repeat until row is finished.
  7. Spot clean floor with spray bottle and flat microfiber mop head.

II. Weekly

  1. Dry vacuum horizontal surfaces (teacher's desk, window sills, cabinets, etc.).
  2. Dry vacuum computer screens.
  3. Spot clean walls, desktops and windows.
  4. Clean inside trash can with spray gun and instant drain (gulper tool).
  5. Clean chalkboard and tray.
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 24, used with permission. SES ref PF-VOWV-H5VX‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍​​​​‌​⁠​​​‍‌⁠⁠‍⁠⁠‌​⁠​‌⁠⁠​​⁠​‌‌‌‌⁠
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Priming Procedure

Priming Procedure

In short This page explains how to prime the pump on the KaiZen Plus, using a standard or an advanced procedure, and on the KaiZen, using a four-step vac hose procedure. If priming fails, the steps are repeated.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‍​​‌⁠‌​‍‌​‌⁠‌‌‍‍​⁠‍‍​‍

KaiZen Plus

STANDARD PRIMING PROCEDURE

Standard priming: a machine with the spray gun hose and a highlighted hole labeled SPRAY INTO HOLE, and a hand squeezing the primer bulb, labeled SQUEEZE PRIMER BULB
  1. Fill water tank.
  2. Turn pump on.
  3. Pull trigger on spray gun and simultaneously squeese Primer Bulb 5 times.
  4. Repeat step 1-3 if necessary.

ADVANCED PRIMING PROCEDURE

Advanced priming: a spray gun being disconnected, the spray line inserted into the vac hose, and a hand sealing the end of the vac hose with the palm
  1. Disconnect spray gun and insert spray line into Vac Hose.
  2. With both Vac and Pump Motor running, seal vac hose with palm.
  3. At the same time squeeze Primer Bulb. Priming should occur after several tries.

KaiZen

Four numbered drawings of KaiZen priming: 1 vac hose placed on the primer port, 2 turning on the motor switches, 3 pressing down the primer lever, 4 turning off the vac motor
(1) Place Vac Hose on Primer Port, (2) Turn Vac Motor on, then Pump Motor, (3) Press down on Primer Lever and hold for 5 seconds, (4) Turn off Vac Motor.

(1) Place Vac Hose on Primer Port, (2) Turn Vac Motor on, then Pump Motor, (3) Press down on Primer Lever and hold for 5 seconds, (4) Turn off Vac Motor. If priming fails, repeat steps 1-4.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‍​​‌⁠‌​‍‌​‌⁠‌‌‍‍​⁠‍‍​‍

Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 25, used with permission. SES ref PF-JH2R-MC4W‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍‌​​​‌​⁠​​⁠‌‍​​‌⁠‌​‍‌​‌⁠‌‌‍‍​⁠‍‍​‍
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SAFETY

Safety Tips

In short This page shows pictures of safe and unsafe ways to handle the machine. Use the proper method on steep inclines, inspect hoses, cords and the GFCI daily, and wear gloves and safety eyewear.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠‍‌⁠‌‍‌‌​​⁠‍‍‌⁠‍⁠‌​⁠‍⁠⁠
Prohibited symbol beside a person pushing the machine, with its hose and cord wrapped on it, up a steep incline in the incorrect way, leaning forward with the machine tipped on its wheel
Incorrect way. Could cause injury or damage to machine.

Incorrect way. Could cause injury or damage to machine.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠‍‌⁠‌‍‌‌​​⁠‍‍‌⁠‍⁠‌​⁠‍⁠⁠

Check mark symbol beside a person handling the machine, with its hose and cord wrapped on it, in the proper way on a steep incline
Proper way for steep inclines.

Proper way for steep inclines.

Prohibited symbol beside a gloved hand holding a worn, damaged hose or cord while another hand points at the damage
Never operate with worn hoses or cords. Inspect them daily.

Never operate with worn hoses or cords. Inspect them daily.

Check mark symbol beside a hand removing a plug from a wall outlet by grasping the plug
Remove by grasping plug. Never pull by cord.

Remove by grasping plug. Never pull by cord.

Chemical bottle dripping a drop onto a surface to test the chemical for compatibility
Test chemicals on all surfaces for compatability.

Test chemicals on all surfaces for compatability.

Check mark symbol beside a hand pressing the RESET button on a plugged-in GFCI to test it
Inspect and test GFCI daily.

Inspect and test GFCI daily.

Prohibited symbol beside a kneeling person pointing a spray gun toward a wall power outlet
Never spray gun towards power outlets.

Never spray gun towards power outlets.

Prohibited symbol beside a spray gun pointed at a person's hand
Never point at people.

Never point at people.

Check mark symbol beside two people, one with gloved hands and one putting on safety eyewear
Always wear gloves and safety eyewear.

Always wear gloves and safety eyewear.

Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 26, used with permission. SES ref PF-WMP6-WO6E‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠‍‌⁠‌‍‌‌​​⁠‍‍‌⁠‍⁠‌​⁠‍⁠⁠
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General Maintenance

General Maintenance

In short This page lists routine checks: inspect the filters and muffler for dirt, keep tires at the stated pressure, lubricate the nozzle weekly, wipe the unit clean, and inspect the floor squeegee. It also covers winterizing the system for outdoor storage or sub freezing transport.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​​⁠⁠​⁠​‍‍‍⁠​⁠‌⁠‍​​‌⁠​‌​

Inspect Filters for dirt.

Two drawings of a hand checking the filter: on the KaiVac model at the hose and filter housing near the caster, and on the KaiZen model at a round filter cap on the vacuum tank
(KaiVac model) (KaiZen Model)

(KaiVac model) (KaiZen Model)‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​​⁠⁠​⁠​‍‍‍⁠​⁠‌⁠‍​​‌⁠​‌​

If found, remove cover, clean filter screen and reinstall.

Inspect Muffler for soils.

Two drawings of a hand checking the muffler: on the KaiVac model near the hose by the caster, and on the KaiZen model at a muffler by a wheel
(KaiVac model) (KaiZen model)

(KaiVac model) (KaiZen model)

If found, remove stuffing, wash and reinstall.

Person's leg and hand at the machine wheel, highlighted in yellow, checking tire pressure at the valve
Keep tire pressure at 30 psi.

Keep tire pressure at 30 psi.

Person wiping the whole machine with a cloth, wiping area highlighted in yellow
Wipe entire unit clean with an all purpose cleaner.

Wipe entire unit clean with an all purpose cleaner.

DO NOT PRESSURE WASH MACHINE
Woman pouring windshield fluid from a jug into the machine tank, jug labeled Windshield Fluid
Windshield Fluid

Winterize system 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.

Nozzle with spray can of lube aimed at it and a double arrow showing the nozzle moving forward and backward
(Weekly) Lubricate nozzle

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

Unscrew locking collar to remove tools

Two drawings of a hand unscrewing the locking collar to remove a floor squeegee tool, brass ring and collar highlighted
Unscrew locking collar to remove tools

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

When collar is snug Floor Squeegee should rotate freely.

Floor Squeegee

Hand wiping the floor squeegee blades with a cloth
Floor Squeegee
Floor squeegee with numbered callouts 1 squeegee head, 2 blades, 3 screw, 4 wheel, 5 wheel holder
No.Part
1Squeegee Head
2Blades
3Screw
4Wheel
5Wheel Holder

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

Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 27, used with permission. SES ref PF-QO3G-QE4M‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌‍⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​​⁠⁠​⁠​‍‍‍⁠​⁠‌⁠‍​​‌⁠​‌​
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Tank and Hose Cleaning

Tank and Hose Cleaning

In short This section explains how to flush and dry the vac hose and rinse the vac tank after use. You lower the vac hose into water to flush it, wrap it with the vac motor running, then rinse the tank walls and float shutoff with clean water.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‍‌​‌⁠‌‍‌​‌⁠​​‌⁠‍​‌‌‌⁠‍
  1. Unwrap Vac Hose and lay it on floor.
  2. Lower end of Vac Hose to surface of water, gulping both air and water. This action flushes soils from line and quickly empties water tank.
Operator wearing safety glasses stands behind the machine holding the vac hose and lowering its end toward the water surface in the tank; an upward arrow and highlighted hose end are marked 2, and the vac hose lying coiled on the floor is marked 1
Steps 1 and 2
  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.
Person wearing a glove wraps the vac hose onto the machine, with arrows showing the hose path; the gloved hand holding the hose is highlighted and the drawing is marked 3
Step 3
  1. With Dump Hose opened and positioned by floor drain, spray inside of vac tank with clean water moving hose in a circular pattern to ensure tank walls and float shutoff are rinsed.
Hand holding the hose end sprays clean water into the open vac tank in a circular pattern, near the control box with chemical, vac and pump switches; the spray end is highlighted and the drawing is marked 4
Step 4
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 28, used with permission. SES ref PF-KRHN-RHMU‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌⁠​​​​‌​⁠​​⁠​‍‌​‌⁠‌‍‌​‌⁠​​‌⁠‍​‌‌‌⁠‍
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TOOL ARRANGEMENT

Tool Arrangement

In short This page shows where the tools, hoses and components of the machine are located, using front right, rear right, bottom, overhead and side views with labeled parts.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍⁠​​​⁠​‌‍‌⁠‍⁠‌​‌⁠‍‌​‍⁠⁠
Front right view of the machine with labels for Gallon Jug, KaiDrain, Deck Brush, KaiBlower, Vac Wand, Pressure Hose, Window Squeegee, Dump Hose, GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter, Electric Cord, Vac Hose, Optional Blow Motor and Wet/dry Converter
FRONT RIGHT VIEW
Rear right view of the machine showing a deck brush on top, a gallon jug, and hoses coiled on the side, with labels for KaiAuto and Blow Hose
REAR RIGHT VIEW
Bottom view of the machine with labels for Muffler Hose, Water Filter, Electric Line, Pressure Hose, Muffler and Bottom Plate
BOTTOM VIEW
Overhead view of the machine with Front at top, Back at bottom, Left and Right sides, showing Vac Wand & Squeegee, Dump Hose, Vac Hose, Clear Hose Wet/Dry Converter, KaiBlower, Electrical Line, Pressure Hose, KaiDrain, Chemical On/Off Valve, Window Squeegee, Metering Tip Pack, Wrap & Snap Tool Holders, Gallon Jug, KaiAuto, KaiHose, Deck Brush and Blow Hose
OVERHEAD VIEW
Side view of the KaiZen machine with labels for 14 1/2" Squeegee Head, Chemical Line, Electric Cord, Vac Tank, Water Tank Lid, Components, Vac Wand, Wet/Dry Converter, GFCI, Dump Hose, Water Fill Port and Fill hose, Muffler & Hose, 33' Vac Hose, 8" Pneumatic Wheel and Water Tank
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 29, used with permission. SES ref PF-47E7-SDIK‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌⁠‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‍⁠​​​⁠​‌‍‌⁠‍⁠‌​‌⁠‍‌​‍⁠⁠
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SIGNAGE

Restroom Closed for Cleaning

Black sign with the Kaivac cleaning systems logo at the top and the words Restroom Closed for Cleaning in large yellow italic letters
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 30, used with permission. SES ref PF-Z2FG-GKU5‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌⁠‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌‌‍‍‌⁠‌‍​​‍‌⁠⁠‌‌‍⁠​​​​
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CAUTION WET FLOOR SIGN

Caution Wet Floor

Black sign page with the Kaivac Cleaning Systems logo at the top, above the words Caution Wet Floor in large yellow italic letters
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 31, used with permission. SES ref PF-MDJF-7NPU‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‌⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠‌‍‍‍​‌‍​‌​‍​​‍⁠‍⁠‍​‍⁠⁠
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MACHINE MAINTENANCE

MACHINE MAINTENANCE

In short This section lists what to check on each part of the machine: floor squeegee, spray gun, pressure hose, water filter, tanks, leaks, electrical system and DVD system. Always make sure the machine is unplugged before lifting the electrical cover assembly.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍​​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍​​⁠‍​​​‍‌​⁠⁠⁠‍‍‍‌⁠​⁠‌​
CAUTION Always make sure machine is unplugged before lifting electrical cover assembly
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 KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 32, used with permission. SES ref PF-GXT3-3DXT‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍​​​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍​​⁠‍​​​‍‌​⁠⁠⁠‍‍‍‌⁠​⁠‌​
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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

In short This table lists problems by machine area (electrical, vacuum system, blow dry system, DVD system) with their possible causes and remedies. Always make sure the machine is unplugged before lifting the electrical cover assembly.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‍​⁠​​‍‌‍​‍‌‍​​‌​‌‍⁠‌‍​
CAUTION Always make sure machine is unplugged before lifting electrical cover assembly
AREAPROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
ElectricalNo power to pump or vac motor.
  1. Machine 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 smell.
  1. Vac motor brushes worn.
  2. Vac motor hung up.
  3. Pump motor hung up.
  1. Replace vac motor brushes.
  2. Remove vac motor and repair.
  3. Release pressure on hose and jog pump switch, or replace.
Vacuum SystemNo/Weak vacuum.
  1. 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. Too much liquid in vac hose.
  10. Vac hose still wrapped.
  11. Muffler plugged.
  12. Leak in vac tank.
  1. Empty vac tank.
  2. Replace wheels or blades and check periodically.
  3. Wipe off float screen 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. If repairable, clean and dry affected area and seal with silicone.
Vacuum SystemMoisture from exhaust.
  1. Vac tank full.
  2. Float shutoff missing.
  3. Excessive foam in vac tank.
  1. Dump vac tank.
  2. Replace.
  3. Use defoamer.
Blow Dry SystemNo air flow.1. Hose disconnected.1. Reconnect hose.
Blow Dry SystemMoisture from nozzle.1. Water in blow hose.1. Dry blow line.
Blow Dry SystemSuction not blow action.1. Vacuum hose connected to vac tank.1. Reconnect to vac motor exhaust hose.
DVD SystemNo power.
  1. Power cord not connected.
  2. Power switch not on.
  1. Plug cord into dvd player.
  2. Turn switch on DVD player on.
DVD SystemNo picture1. Screen is blank.1. Close and re-open lid. Play.
DVD SystemNo audio1. No sound from player1. Check volume control knob.
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 33, used with permission. SES ref PF-RHVE-A34U‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍​‌​​​‌​⁠​​​‌‍​⁠​​‍‌‍​‍‌‍​​‌​‌‍⁠‌‍​
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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

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 lifting the electrical cover assembly.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠⁠​‌⁠‍⁠⁠​‍⁠‌‌‌⁠‌​‍‌‌​‍
CAUTION Always make sure machine is unplugged before lifting electrical cover assembly
AREAPROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
High Pressure SystemNo water from pump or low pressure.
  1. Out of water.
  2. Gun nozzle plugged.
  3. Air in pump (vapor lock).
  4. Gun orifice missing.
  5. Tank filter plugged.
  6. In-line bowl filter plugged.
  7. Bowl filter lid loose.
  8. Pressure hose damaged.
  9. Quick disconnect leaking.
  10. Injector plugged.
  11. Pulse hose damaged.
  12. Regulator failed.
  13. Hose kinked.
  14. 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. Remove filter cover and clean.
  7. Gently tighten bowl cover.
  8. Repair or replace.
  9. Tighten or replace.
  10. Remove safety cap from chemical and blow small amounts of compressed air into line.
  11. Repair or replace.
  12. Replace.
  13. Unkink and check for damage
  14. Remove and replace seals.
Bad fan pattern or pinpoint pattern on gun.
  1. Debris in nozzle.
  2. Orifice damaged.
  1. Remove orifice with Allen wrench and clean.
  2. Remove and replace.
Chemical Injection SystemNo chemical flow.
  1. Out of chemical.
  2. Safety cap not secure.
  3. Chemical valve "off."
  4. Safety cap plugged.
  5. Spray gun in wrong mode.
  6. Metering tip plugged.
  7. Injector plugged.
  8. Air entering system.
  9. Injector installed backwards.
  1. Refill chemical.
  2. Check safety cap / tighten.
  3. Check on / off valve.
  4. Replace cap.
  5. Make sure gun nozzle is pulled out away from gun chemical mode.
  6. Check metering tip for clog.
  7. Remove safety cap from chemical and blow small amounts of compressed air into line.
  8. Check for air entering system around chemical lines or injector.
  9. 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.
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 34, used with permission. SES ref PF-UNT6-CWGU‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍​‍​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍⁠⁠​‌⁠‍⁠⁠​‍⁠‌‌‌⁠‌​‍‌‌​‍
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TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUTION Always make sure machine is unplugged before lifting electrical cover assembly
AREAPROBLEMPOSSIBLE CAUSEREMEDY
Chemical Injection System Con't.Not enough chemical flow.
  1. 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.
  1. Remove safety cap from chemical and blow small amounts of compressed air into line.
Water backflows into chemical bottle.
  1. Bad seat on injector check valve.
  2. Bad safety cap.
  1. Check injector o-ring or replace.
  2. Replace safety cap.
Dump SystemDump hose will not empty tank.
  1. Dump hose plug not removed.
  2. Clog in bottom of tank.
  1. Remove plug.
  2. Tip dump contents, remove debris.
Dump hose leaks.
  1. Hose cut.
  2. Clamp loose.
  3. Dump plug bushing missing.
  4. Plug missing.
  1. If leak is less than 4" from tank side, cut and reattach, or replace.
  2. Tighten hose clamp.
  3. Replace bushing.
  4. Replace plug.
Wheels and CastersWheels won't roll, or they rub.
  1. Flat tires.
  2. Debris wrapped around axle.
  3. Bearings tight.
  4. Wheels too loose on axle.
  5. Bearings 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 streaks.
  1. Worn blades or wheels.
  1. Replace wheels and / or blades.
Squeegee head doesn't easily rotate when installed on wand.
  1. Brass ring on wand not in groove.
  2. Coupling nut too tight.
  1. Loosen coupling nut and re-position head on groove.
  2. Loosen 1/2 turn.
Head won't stay on wand.
  1. Coupling nut cracked.
  2. Brass ring worn.
  1. Replace.
  2. Replace.
Premature blade wear.
  1. Squeegee wheels worn.
  1. Check wheels for wear / replace.
Sucks to the floor too tightly.
  1. Squeegee wheels worn.
  1. Check wheels for wear / replace.
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 35, used with permission. SES ref PF-EV6T-PM77‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍​⁠​​​‌​⁠​​⁠⁠​​⁠⁠‌⁠⁠​‌‍⁠​⁠​‍⁠⁠‌‌​‍‍
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Chemical Injection Chart

Chemical Injection Chart

In short This page lists the metering tips and the ounces of chemical per gallon each one delivers at 300/500 PSI. It also shows how to select a metering tip, insert it into the KaiCap barb, and thread the cap onto the bottle with 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 a tube pointing down to the cap; the note reads: Select metering tip and insert into cap barb
KaiCap: Select metering tip and insert into cap barb
Arrow pointing down showing the KaiCap with its tube being threaded onto a bottle with plug, with a dashed line showing the tube inside the bottle; the note reads: Thread cap onto bottle and plug
Bottle with plug: Thread cap onto bottle and plug
Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 36, used with permission. SES ref PF-C7BJ-LSZZ‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍‌​​​​‌​⁠​​​‌⁠⁠⁠‌​‌‍​⁠⁠‍​‍⁠‌‌​‌‍‍⁠‌
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FLOW DIAGRAM AND ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

FLOW DIAGRAM

In short This page shows how air and water move through the machine in the vacuum system and the liquid system, followed by the wiring layout. Use the diagrams to identify components and wire colors.‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‍‍⁠⁠⁠​‌​​​​‌​‍⁠​‌‌⁠‌‍​

VACUUM SYSTEM

Vacuum system flow diagram showing the vac hose leading into the tank with dirty water, the vac float/filter shutoff, the muffler and the vac exhaust, with arrows showing the airflow
VACUUM SYSTEM

LIQUID SYSTEM

Liquid system flow diagram showing the metering tip and safety cap, chemical on-off valve, pump with regulator, in-line bowl filter, chemical injector with check valve, spray line and spray gun, primer bulb, suction line and water tank, with arrows showing liquid flow
LIQUID SYSTEM

ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

Electrical wiring diagram connecting the vacuum motor, pump, vac and pump switches, a five-position terminal block and the GFCI power cord, with wires labeled BK, BU, RD, W and G
ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM

BK = BLACK
BU = BLUE
RD = RED
W = WHITE
G = GREEN
GFCI = GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‍‍⁠⁠⁠​‌​​​​‌​‍⁠​‌‌⁠‌‍​

Source: Kaivac KaiZen S/N 3308-3672 Operator Manual 3308to3672_01 Rev. 2005, page 37, used with permission. SES ref PF-HGXQ-SOMU‌‌​⁠​​‍⁠‌​​⁠⁠​⁠⁠‌⁠‌​​​​​​‍‌‌​​​‌​⁠​​‍‍‍‍⁠⁠⁠​‌​​​​‌​‍⁠​‌‌⁠‌‍​
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