• Specially designed bottom plate maximizes suction and water channeling into vacuum chamber.
• The black bottom plate is impervious to water. Its color will lighten with use, but can be restored by applying W/D 40 to a cloth and wiping the black surface only.
• The top plate is made of a think clear acrylic for viewing extraction results and will resist flexing under weight and vacuum.
• A vacuum release prevents suction lock-down when stronger vacuum systems are used.
• The metal vacuum flange will accept 1-1/2" or 2" hose cuffs and is angled back at 40 degrees to help keep hose out of the way.
• Upright handle adjusts to variable heights and detaches for easy storage.
• Extra heavy duty padded carrying pouch for holding both tool and handle is included with every deluxe flood extractor. Metal rings make mounting easy on the wall of your van or shop.

Vacuum Power
Portable extractors should use the small size flood extractor only.

Extraction Time
More extraction time equals more water removal, BUT caution should be taken to not over-extract before repositioning tool.

Pressure/Seal
The purpose for applying pressure to the tool is to facilitate a better seal between the tool and the face fibers, i.e. smaller tool size and/or heavier operator.

• To initiate flood extraction where carpet is floating on standing water, place tool in the middle of the room to draw down standing water only. (At this point DO NOT allow the tool to extract water from the pad or face fibers.)
• Water migration in pad during the Sub-Surface extraction process is essentially stopped when standing water (source water) is drawn away as described above.
• Begin the Sub-Surface extraction process in one corner. Then check pad to confirm extraction results and adjust to appropriate tool size as needed.
• Once proper tool size is determined, Sub-Surface extraction is typically accomplished in the first 3 to 5 seconds after contact with saturated carpet and pad. Once the initial rush of water has passed through the tool, any additional extraction time can then be determined by the operator.
• To reposition tool follow diagrams below. Do not overlap, as this will cause the overlapped portion of the tool to suck air.

Depending on carpet style, vacuum power, tool size and operator technique, multiple Sub-Surface extraction passes are not typically needed though sometimes can be effective.

If water is present in the pad only, the WaterClaw can be used in one of three ways:

• Pull the carpet back and extract the pad directly.
• Saturate the face fibers with a hose or buckets of water; this will raise the water level up through the face fibers to better facilitate Sub-Surface extraction.
• In some cases, water can be drawn out of the pad through a dry carpet. The operator can confirm this by testing a small area with the WaterClaw before proceeding.

DO NOT extract water from face fibers before using the WaterClaw, as this will cause the tool to suck air through the dry face fibers, inhibiting the Sub-Surface extraction process in most cases.
DO NOT over-extract per tool replacement. The WaterClaw when placed on saturated carpet will draw water from several inches to several feet beyond itself, making your following placement of the WaterClaw less effectdive in surrounding area.

Special training and professional judgement is required for all flood restoration applications of the WaterClaw

Sub -Surface Extraction for Spot Removal

The WaterClaw Sub-Surface Spot Lifter works on the same principle as the WaterClaw Sub-Surface Flood Extractors. It can perform Sub-Surface spot removal with any wet vacuum source, including a truck mount, portable, or mini-extractor. Standard hose adapter accepts 2" and 1-1/2" hose cuffs. Optional adapters can be ordered for 1-1/4" or 1" hose cuffs.

The WaterClaw Sub-Surface Spot Lifter literally flushes contaminants from carpet face fibers, backing and pad. Amazing results can be achieved on a variety of spotting problems when combined with the professional technician's knowledge of carpet cleaning solutions, for example:

• Soda pop: saturate with hot water only then extract.
• Oils: saturate with dilution of your favorite degreasing cleaner, and extract. Then saturate with a rinsing flush to remove cleaner residue and extract.
• Soap residue: saturate with a mixture of cold water and defoamer and extract.
• Pet urine: saturate with your favorite urine liquefier. Allow a small amount of dwell time, then extract. (Repeat this step as needed.) Then saturate with your favorite urine deodorizer for your final flush and extract.
• Wicking problems: can be flushed with spotting dilutions or straight water, as determined by the technician.

For best results, try not to allow the tool to suck too much air through the dry fibers when using a low-powered vacuum source. This can be done by saturating an area equal to or greater than the size of the spot lifter. Be sure the area under the spot lifter is saturated through both carpet and pad. The tool can be picked up and repositioned, or slowly dragged across the saturated area applying downward pressure while the extraction process is performed. The amount of water used for saturation will be determined by the technician understanding that whatever amount of water is introduced to the carpet and pad can be drawn back out again with the WaterClaw. It is recommended that the technician first explain to the customer the procedure used for Sub-Surface spot removal to avoid alarming the customer during the saturation process. We also suggest that you invite the customer to watch through the clear-top plate while the Sub-Surface extraction process is being performed. This will greatly impress customers of your expertise and professionalism. Deluxe Waterclaw