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Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement

Introduzione

This guide shows how to remove and replace the spray button on a Rug Doctor. The handle must be detached from the body and opened up in order to remove the button.

Cosa ti serve

  1. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement, Handle: passo 1, immagine 1 di 1

    • Before you begin disassembly, make sure that the Rug Doctor is not plugged in and that all reservoirs are empty of liquids.

    • Unclip the clear hose from the back of the Rug Doctor.

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  2. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 2, immagine 1 di 2 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 2, immagine 2 di 2

    • Use a 7/16" (11 mm OK) wrench to hold the handle axle while you use a 7/16" socket to remove the cap nut securing the axle end.

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  3. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 3, immagine 1 di 2 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 3, immagine 2 di 2

    • Support the handle with one hand. It will be loose after this step.

    • Use fingers or pliers to pull out the handle axle.

    • If the axle feels hard to pull out, squeeze the handle release lever to release pressure on the axle.

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  4. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 4, immagine 1 di 1

    • Detach the handle from the Rug Doctor and set it down.

    • If you need more cable slack, you can set the Rug Doctor on its side.

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  5. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement, Spray Button: passo 5, immagine 1 di 2 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement, Spray Button: passo 5, immagine 2 di 2

    • Uncoil the power cable from the handle.

    • Remove the sixteen Phillips fasteners of the following lengths:

    • Six 22.7 mm machine screws

    • Four 35.3 mm machine screws

    • Two 25.2 mm (thicker) machine screws

    • Two 48.4 mm bolts with washers

    • When reinstalling these, the order should be: bolt, washer, handle, washer, 3/8" nut.

    • Two 30.1 mm screws

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  7. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 6, immagine 1 di 2 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 6, immagine 2 di 2

    • Separate the bottom edge of the handle slightly until the spring-loaded plunger pops out of its socket.

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  8. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 7, immagine 1 di 3 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 7, immagine 2 di 3 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 7, immagine 3 di 3

    • Re-assembly tip—Follow this step to re-seat the plunger.

    • Use your fingers to push the black plunger down towards the bottom of the handle into position. This may take significant force.

    • Once the plunger slips into position, squeeze the the two handle halves together.

    • If done correctly, the handle should close tightly without a gap and lock the plunger in place.

    • If that doesn't happen, check to see if the plunger is properly positioned, and that no wires are pinched.

    • Continue squeezing the two handle halves together while you reinstall the handle's lower screws.

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  9. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 8, immagine 1 di 2 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 8, immagine 2 di 2

    • Remove the two 11.4 mm long Phillips screws holding the cover plate on the handle.

    • Remove the cover plate.

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  10. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 9, immagine 1 di 3 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 9, immagine 2 di 3 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 9, immagine 3 di 3

    • Use a pair of pliers to grasp the lip of the screw post close to the handle release lever.

    • While gripping the screw post, use a large flathead screwdriver to remove the machine screw mated to the other end of the screw post.

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  11. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 10, immagine 1 di 2 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 10, immagine 2 di 2

    • Pull the two handle halves apart.

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  12. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 11, immagine 1 di 2 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 11, immagine 2 di 2

    • Re-assembly tip—Before you close the handle, check the following:

    • The lever mechanism components are properly stacked and oriented as shown.

    • Both brass bushings are in their sockets.

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  13. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 12, immagine 1 di 3 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 12, immagine 2 di 3 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 12, immagine 3 di 3

    • Note how the switch is wired:

    • Red and black wires on the top sockets (order does not matter)

    • Two white wires on the bottom sockets

    • Use fingers or pliers to wiggle and pull the four connectors from the switch module.

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  14. Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 13, immagine 1 di 3 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 13, immagine 2 di 3 Rug Doctor Spray Button Replacement: passo 13, immagine 3 di 3

    • Use fingers or wide pliers to squeeze the black retainer tabs on each side of the button module.

    • While squeezing, wiggle and push the button module out of the front of the handle.

    • Remove the button module.

    • To install a replacement button, push the button in through the top of the handle until it clicks in place. It should not be loose or easily budged.

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Conclusione

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order while noting the re-assembly tips.

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3 Commenti

Remove the power cables strain relief at the handle for slack, not the 16 screws to split the handle. That takes all day and one time you will lose a screw or 2 or 4.

NICHOLAS - Replica

could not use pliers, label was as thick as face on head, will end up replacing whole handle assembly, bad choice for fastener

JOSEPH - Replica

cut a notch in the fastener with a dremel to get out the handle bolt

JEREMY - Replica

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