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HOST® System Instruction Manual

Table of Contents

Getting StartedRemoving Electrical Cord from Hook . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3Removing from Caddy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

How to Clean CarpetVacuuming & Pile Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Before Applying HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner . . . . . . . . .4Filling the Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Replacing Lid on Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Applying with the Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Applying by Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Brushing with Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Removing HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Emptying the Bagless Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6Cleaning Very Dirty Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

How to Remove Spots & SpillsPreparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Brushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Removing Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Upkeep & Clean-UpCleaning the Filters & Vacuum Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Cleaning the Motor Vents & Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9Checking the Hose for Clogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Cleaning & Rotating Brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10Cleaning the Vacuum Shoe & Brush Guard . . . . . . . .10

Getting StartedRemoving from Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11Plugging Machine into Electrical Outlet . . . . . . . . . . .11

How to Clean CarpetVacuuming & Pile Lifting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Before Applying HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner . . . . . . . .12Filling the Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Replacing Lid on Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Applying with the Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Applying by Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Brushing with Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Removing HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . .14Cleaning Carpeted Stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14Emptying the Bagless Hopper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Cleaning Very Dirty Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

How to Remove Spots & SpillsPreparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Brushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Removing Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Upkeep & Clean-UpCleaning the Filters & Vacuum Cone . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Checking the Hose for Clogs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Cleaning & Rotating Brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19Cleaning the Vacuum Shoe & Brush Guard . . . . . . . .19Cleaning the Motor Vents & Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Getting StartedRemoving from Tray . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Plugging Machine into Electrical Outlet . . . . . . . . . . .20

How to Clean CarpetVacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Before Applying HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner . . . . . . . .21Filling the Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Replacing Lid on Bucket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Applying with the Applicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Applying by Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Brushing with Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22Removing HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . .23Cleaning Carpeted Stairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Cleaning Very Dirty Carpet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

How to Remove Spots & SpillsPreparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Brushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Vacuuming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24Removing Spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Upkeep & Clean-UpCleaning the Motor Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26Cleaning & Rotating Brushes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

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The HOST® SystemHow to Get the Best ResultsUsing the HOST Liberator®

Be sure to read separate Safety and Maintenance Instructions before using.

Removing Electrical Cord from Cord HookRotate the cord hook plate 180° to remove cord from machine.

Removing Liberator from Caddy1. Plug Liberator power cord into outlet. Do not use

an extension cord.

2. Lock handle in position by pointing red arrowheaddown. Note that there are 2 handle locks, one on each side of machine.

Unlock locking bolts on front of caddy.

Blue/unlocked

Red/locked

Handle locking knob

Lockingbolts

180°

Power cord hook plate

Getting Started

1

a

b

Locate the switch control panelon the back of the Liberator. Turnon machine brushes by pressingthe blue switch and drive theLiberator off the caddy.

c

Blue brushswitch

White vacuumswitch

Filter light

2

4

Vacuuming & Pile Lifting

How to Clean Carpet with the Liberator

Lawnmower VacuumingNormal Vacuuming Style

Before Applying HOST Dry Carpet CleanerPlace bucket on its side for 10 minutes. This will help to distribute the liquid ingredients evenly throughout the cleaner.

Replacing Lid on BucketBe sure to wipe off the edge of bucket before replacing the lid.This will prevent leaking.

1

Vacuum the area using the machineas you would any vacuum.

a In hallways and open areas, vacuumlawnmower style.

b

2

Filling the ApplicatorFill the applicator with 12 pounds (5.4 kilos) of HOST.DO NOT OVERFILL!

3

4

Fill here

Hole cover

Fill port cover

Note: Standard (white) and firm (zebra) brushes must be broken in before using for the first time.To break in brushes, run the Liberator on smooth concrete surface for 15 minutes.

5


Applying with the Applicator

Open hole covers for HOST application.

Choose:• Light (1 cover open)• Medium (2 covers open)• Heavy (3 covers open)

Walk the Applicator over the area of dirty carpet. DO NOT apply to an area larger than10 feet x 50 feet (approx. 50 sq. meters).

Keep Applicator 1 foot away from wall.

5

a

b c

a

b

1 Foot

Applying by HandApply a handful of HOST to each square yard (or square meter) of dirty carpet.

Do not apply to an area larger than 10 feet by 10 feet(about 10 sq. meters) to keep HOST from drying out.

Begin brushing as soon as you have finished applying.

6

Brushing with MachineMake sure the white vacuum switch is OFF.

Use push-pull strokes just like when you vacuum.

2nd Pass1st Pass 3rd Pass

7

It is not necessary to apply HOSTnext to the wall or to areas which donot appear dirty. Apply only to dirtyparts of the carpet.

Path of Applicator

Dirty Area of Carpet

6

VacuumingVacuum the area you have just finished brushing.

Use the normal vacuuming style for best results.

The Liberator vacuums best if HOST is a bit damp.

If Carpet is Still DirtyIf carpet is still dirty, reapply HOST and brush again.

Normal Vacuuming Style

For Very Dirty CarpetIf carpet is very dirty, PREP® Traffic Lane Booster may be necessary.

To use PREP:

Mix 1 part PREP in 4 parts water in a trigger spray bottle.

Mist PREP lightly on dirty carpet.

Apply HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner as before.

Brush with the Liberator.

Vacuum.

Pre-Clean is ready-to-use PREP.


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a

b

c

d

e

Tip

Tip

Emptying the Bagless HopperEmpty the bagless hopper often to avoid clogging filters.

Pull out the hopper.

Empty into trash container.

Replace the hopper and insure that it is completely closed to avoid vacuum power loss.

9

a

b

c

7

Preparation

Always vacuum first.

Scatter HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner on the spot.

How to Remove Spots & Spills with the Liberator

1

Brushing

Concentrate the brushing over the spot.

Brush in a circle over the spot.

Brush an area slightly larger than the areawith the spot.

2

Removing HOST DryCarpet CleanerAfter brushing, vacuum up the HOST with theLiberator.

3

a

b

a

b

c

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Removing Spots with HOST PREP

Mist diluted PREP on the spot.

Apply more HOST.

Brush again.

How to Remove Spots & Spills with the Liberator

a

b

c

Tip

Tip


Removing Spots with the HOST spotZAPPER®

Spots can also be removed using the HOST spotZAPPER:

1. Apply HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner.

3. The more brushing, the better.

2. Brush in many directions.

4. After brushing, let dry and then vacuum.

9

Upkeep & Clean-up of the Liberator

Cleaning the Filters & Vacuum ConeTurn Liberator off. Unlatch filterhousing and swing to the side.

Vacuum the black and burnt orange filters with a tank vacuum. You can also use the included filter brush.

Remove the separator assemblyand wipe the inside with a cloth.

Note: If you are cleaningwhere IAQ is a concern(i.e. healthcare facility),clean filters elsewhere.

Vacuum the 3-piece filters with a tank vacuum andreplace. Refer to Safety & Maintenance Instructionsfor cleaning HEPA filters

Replace the separator assembly and push down firmly for a tightseal. Then replace the orange filter,then the black filter. Close the filterhousing and close the latches.

Black

Burnt orange

Filter brush

a b

e

c d

1

Screws

Screws

Vacuum vents

Remove andclean foam filter

Cleaning the Motor Vents & FilterVacuum motor vents with the Liberator hose after each use.

Remove the Velcro® skirt and screwsfrom side and back cover plates.

2

a b

Remove foam motor filter and vacuumor rinse the filter. Allow filter to drycompletely before replacing.

c

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Upkeep & Clean-up of the Liberator

Checking the Hose for ClogsUse the filter cleaning brush to help remove clogs of HOST and dirt fromboth ends of the vacuum hose.

3

4Cleaning & Rotating BrushesClean and rotate brushes each time you clean out the Liberator. The brush bristlesacquire a “set” in the direction they revolve unless switched regularly.

Unplug machine from power.

Remove the Velcro skirt.

Turn lock on brush cover plate 1/4 turn counter-clockwise until it pops out. Put your finger through ring and lift up to remove brush plate.

Remove brushes and clean out underside of machine.

Replace brushes on opposite hex brush shafts.Liberator brushes can be switched end-to-end ifdesired.

Replace brush side plate. Press brush guardagainst brushes while replacing side plate.

If brush plate does not engage, rotate hex shaftslightly until brush side plate slips in place.

Lock the lock on side plate and replace Velcro skirt.

a d

e

f

g

b

c

Cleaning the Vacuum Shoe & Brush GuardRemove lint and fuzz from the vacuum shoe and brush guard.

5

Vacuum shoe

Brush guard

11

Removing Freestyle from Tray

Release locking bolt.

Lift machine up and out of tray.

Getting Started

a

b

1

The HOST® SystemHow to Get the Best ResultsUsing the HOST Freestyle®


Locking bolt

Storage tray

2Plugging Freestyle into Electrical OutletPlug the Freestyle base power cord into electrical outlet.

Do not use an extension cord.

12

Vacuuming & Pile Lifting

How to Clean Carpet with the Freestyle

Lawnmower VacuumingNormal Vacuuming Style

1

Vacuum the area using the machineas you would any vacuum.

a

To vacuum under a table or desk:

1. Unlock handle.

2. Tilt handle back and vacuum.

c

In hallways and open areas, vacuumlawnmower style.

b

2

Note: Standard (white) and firm (zebra) brushes must be broken in before using for the first time. Tobreak in brushes, run the Freestyle on smooth concrete surface for 15 minutes.


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3

4

Fill here

Hole cover

Fill port cover




Walk the applicator over the area of dirty carpet. DO NOT apply to an area larger than10 feet x 50 feet (approx. 50 sq. meters).

Keep applicator 1 foot away from wall.

5

a

b c

1 Foot


Path of Applicator


14

a

b

a

b

c


Do not apply to an area larger than 10 feet by 10 feet (about 10 sq. meters), otherwise the HOST will dry out and won’t clean as well.


6

Brushing with MachineMake sure the vacuum switch is OFF.

Use push-pull strokes just like when you vacuum.


7

VacuumingVacuum the area you have just finished brushing.

Use the normal vacuuming style for best results.

The Freestyle vacuums best if the HOST is a bit damp.



8

Cleaning Carpeted StairsUse the base of the Freestyle to clean carpeted stairs:

Remove the vacuum pod.

Remove the operating handle.

Use the base to clean stairs.

9

Lift and turnhandle releaseknob 1/4 turn.

Unscrew handlelocking shaftcompletely, lowerhandle parallel tofloor and slidehandle out.

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Tip

Tip

10Emptying the Bagless HopperEmpty the bagless hopper often to avoid clogging filters.

Pull out the hopper.

Empty into trash container.

Replace the hopper and insure that it is completely closed to avoid vacuum power loss.

a

b

c


To use PREP:



Apply HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner as before.

Brush with the Liberator.

Vacuum.


a

b

c

d

e

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Preparation


Scatter HOST Dry Carpet Cleaner onthe spot.

How to Remove Spots & Spills with the Freestyle

1

Brushing




2

Removing HOST Dry Carpet CleanerAfter brushing, vacuum up the HOST with the Freestyle.

3

a

b

a

b

c

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How to Remove Spots & Spills with the Freestyle


Mist PREP on the spot.

Apply more HOST.

Brush again.

a

b

c

Tip

Tip








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Cleaning the Filters & Vacuum ConeTurn the Freestyle off. Unlatch filter housing and swing to theside.

Vacuum the black and burnt orange filters with a tank vacuum. You can also use the included filter brush.

Remove the separator assemblyand wipe the inside with a cloth.

Note: If you are cleaning where IAQ is a concern (i.e. healthcare facility), clean filters elsewhere.

Vacuum the 3-piece filters with a tank vacuumand replace. Refer to Safety & MaintenanceInstructions for cleaning HEPA filters.

Replace the separator assemblyand push down firmly for a tightseal. Then replace the orangefilter, then the black filter. Closethe filter housing and close thelatches.

Filter brush

Holder

a b

e

c d

1

Upkeep & Clean-up of the Freestyle

Checking the Hose for ClogsUse the filter cleaning brush to help remove clogs of HOST and dirt from both ends ofthe vacuum hose.

2

Filterhousinglatches

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Upkeep & Clean-up of the Freestyle

3Cleaning & Rotating BrushesClean and rotate brushes each time you clean out the Freestyle. The brush bristlesacquire a “set” in the direction they revolve unless switched regularly.


Remove the Velcro skirt.

Press spring lock to release brushguard/end cover.

Pull back on clip; lift out brushes.

Switch brushes to opposite driveshafts. Brushes fit down overshaft and engage on 3 pins nearbottom of shaft. Be sure brushclip snaps into position.

Insert hinged bar of brush guard/end cover intolower slot. Push all the way up, depress lockbutton and slip brush guard into place.

Freestyle brushes can be switched end-to-endif desired. Remove screw holding brush clip inplace, reassemble at other end of brush andreplace.

a f

g

b

d

e

c

Cleaning the Vacuum Shoe & Brush GuardRemove lint and fuzz from the vacuum shoe and brush guard.

4

Cleaning the Motor Vents & FilterRemove the vacuum hose from machine base andvacuum motor vents after each use.

5

Vacuum shoe

Brush guard

20

Getting Started

The HOST® SystemHow to Get the Best ResultsUsing the HOST Reliant®


Removing Reliant from Tray

Release locking bolt.

Lift machine up and out of tray.

a

b

1

2Plugging Reliant into Electrical OutletPlug the Reliant power cord into electrical outlet.

Do not use an extension cord.

Locking bolt

Storage tray

21

VacuumingVacuum the area first.

How to Clean Carpet with the Reliant

1



3

4

Fill here

Hole cover

Fill port cover

2

Note: Standard (white) and firm (zebra) brushes must be broken in before using for the first time. Tobreak in brushes, run the Reliant on smooth concrete surface for 15 minutes.


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Walk the applicator over the area of dirty carpet. DO NOT apply to an area larger than10 feet x 50 feet (approx. 50 sq. meters).

Keep applicator 1 foot away from wall.

5

a

b c

1 Foot


a

b


Do not apply to an area larger than 10 feet by 10 feet (about 10 square meters), otherwise the HOST will dry out and won’t clean as well.


6

Brushing with MachineMake three passes over the area. Use push-pull strokes just like when you vacuum.


7


Path of Applicator


23

a

Vacuuming

Allow the HOST to dry.

Vacuum the area. Use the normalvacuuming style for best results.



8

Cleaning Carpeted StairsUse the base of the Reliant to clean carpeted stairs:

Remove the handle.

9

b Use the base to clean stairs.



To use PREP:



Apply HOST Dry Carpet Cleaneras before.

Brush with the Reliant.


a

b

c

d

Tip

Tip

a

b

Lift and turnhandle releaseknob 1/4 turn.

Unscrew handlelocking shaftcompletely, lowerhandle parallel tofloor and slidehandle out.

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Preparation


Scatter HOST on the spot.

How to Remove Spots & Spills with the Reliant

1

Brushing




2

Vacuuming

After brushing, vacuum.

3

a

b

a

b

c

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How to Remove Spots & Spills with the Reliant


Mist PREP on the spot.

Apply more HOST.

Brush again.

a

b

c

Tip

Tip








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Upkeep & Clean-up of the Reliant

2Cleaning & Rotating BrushesClean and rotate the brushes each time you clean the Reliant. The brush bristles acquirea “set” in the direction they revolve unless switched regularly.


Press spring lock to release brushguard/end cover.

Pull back on clip; lift out brushes.

Switch brushes to opposite driveshafts. Brushes fit down overshaft and engage on 3 pins nearbottom of shaft. Be sure brush clipsnaps into position.

Insert hinged bar of brush guard/end cover into lower slot. Push all the way up, depresslock button and slip brush guard into place.

Reliant brushes can be switched end-to-endif desired. Remove screw holding brush clip in place, reassemble at other end of brush and replace.

a e

f

b

d

c

Cleaning the Motor VentsVacuum the motor vents after each use.

1

Motor vents

HOST, Liberator, Freestyle, Reliant, extractorVAC, PREP and spotZAPPER are registered trademarks of Racine Industries, Inc., Racine, Wisconsin USA.

© 2005, 2006.Racine Industries, Inc. ☎ (800) 558-94391405 Sixteenth Street ☎ (262) 637-4491P.O. Box 1648 FAX (262) 637-0558Racine, WI 53401 USA www.hostdry.com

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