Cimex instructions...

[1st choice restoration]

Okay picked up my cimex now what? For example if I'm doing a long hallway do I run the machine down one way pulling the lever and then turn around and come back over the same path dry without pulling solution?? Do I ever need to change the spin direction?? What else?

 

[Desk Jockey]

LOL I was just training a newer tech on Encap yesterday. Yes trigger off and on lightly down & back only agitate the solution in.

1st prevac or have staff vacuum Next wet your pads. Dip new ones in the tank and wring out. Now you are ready to go clean. When ever you stop, tip the head off the carpet and shut your solution valve off. That will keep you from making a water stain.

On commercial, buy a mop sink hose, roll you unit in and fill . Not too full, you still have to roll to the area you're cleaning. They add you cleaning solutions.

 

[Shane Deubell]

Pretty much ....
In smaller areas its easier to just go forwards/backwards.

The only thing to learn is not move too fast/slow or too much/little water.
Start on side you plug in on and move in rows away from the plug.
Flip the pads or throw out when worn.

 

[Desk Jockey]

2-3 K per size and then toss them.

 

[Jimmy L]

My Gawd that's complicated ...............it is making my head........hurt!

 

[Desk Jockey]

how could you buy an op machine but not a Cimex? Even sMarty has a Cimex. I can't be certain BUTT I'd guess Rick has a special price just for you.

 

[Shane Deubell]

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Bought a new 5 gal bucket with easy off lid from Lowes. Then cut the top off a 32 Oz graduated spray bottle to measure encapsulation juice. Keep it with the bucket and a gallon of juice.

 

[Desk Jockey]

We buy these at Walmart and use then to get a quick start on big jobs or carry enough of them to complete a smaller job.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-5-Gallon-Water-Carrier-Blue/21156004

A mop sink convenience hose works best for fast filling though. Buy one and tag your company name on it or big a different color one so you know its yours.

 

[Clean Response]

I use a cart to wheel my bucket from the sink to the machine, so sloshing of the water/making a mess.

 

[Desk Jockey]

Do this too.

After stepping on the cord and pulling the connection loose on nearly all the machines we own, we FINALLY got smart and zip tied it.

 

[encapman]

Congratulations on finding a good deal on a used Cimex John - way to go! It was nice talking with you today. Hopefully we've got your questions answered now. It really is pretty simple, and you're a sharp guy - you're not going to have any problem at all. If you need any help though, feel free to contact me. Enjoy your new machine!

 

[thecleaningdude]

The Cimex is an incredible encap machine. It's also simple to operate. The key, in my opinion, is to obviously not over trigger. You'll want to dispense based on condition of the carpet. This can take a little bit of time to learn, but it really is easy. If you're training someone and want to give them a "system", I'd say to count '1 - 2 - 3 - trigger' on easier carpet, '1 - 2 - trigger' on medium and a count of '1 - trigger' on the tough stuff. It might sound a little ridiculous, but it worked for me!

Also, don't move too fast, but don't move too slow. You'll get a rhythm to it in no time at all. And as others have mentioned, try not to trigger on the second pass.