Engaging the low moisture/high productivity maintenance mode redirects the solution flow to the low moisture nozzle that sprays on the brush. Less chemical and water is used extending the time between dump and refill cycles and gets traffic back on the carpet faster.
Switching to deep restorative cleaning is just as easy. In this mode, increases moisture and aggressive brush agitation is used to help loosen tough soils in the front of the facility and in traffic lanes.
The Advance AquaClean 16XP and 18FLX increase productivity and drive down the cost to clean by combining carpet extraction and spotting/upholstery cleaning in one machine with the integrated upholstery tool and hoses. An optional hard floor kit converts the AquaClean in to a 16 inch or 18 in auto scrubber for hard floor cleaning.
The Advanced AquaClean 18FLX features a flip over handle resulting in dual operating modes. The 18FLX can be operated as either a traditional pull back machine or it can be instantly converted into a ergonomic walk behind carpet extractor
• Single spray jet technology
• Tool free brush and vacuum shoe removal
• Powerful 1.5 hp motor with 117 in of waterlift
• Adjustable handle
• 50 ft (15 m) safety yellow power cord
• Laminar flow vacuum shoe
• Brush off the floor storage position
Solution Tank: 11 gal (41.6 L)
Recovery Tank: 9 gal (34.1 L)
Flow Rate DCM Mode: 0.33 gpm @ 60 psi
Flow Rate Rest. Mode: 0.7 gpm @ 60 psi
Vacuum Motor: 1.5 hp, 3 stage
Brush Motor 1/3 hp
Brush Size /Cleaning Path : 18 in (45.7 cm)
Vacuum Shoe: 20 in (45.7 cm)
Power Cable: 50 ft (15 m) Detachable
Waterlift: 117 in (297 cm)
Weight Net: 110 lb (49.90 kg)
Shipping : 180 lb (81.65 kg)
Nilfisk-Advance AQUACLEAN 18FLX Parts and Support
smart solutions™ dcm dual cleaning mode technology is available on the aquaclean 16xp and 18flx models. smart solutions™ dcm is the smart solution for fast dry times, reducing the cost to clean, increasing productivity and is environmentally friendly.
engaging the low moisture/high productivity maintenance mode redirects the solution flow to the low moisture nozzle that sprays on the brush. less chemical and water is used extending the time between dump and refill cycles and gets traffic back on the carpet faster.
switching to deep restorative cleaning is just as easy. in this mode, increases moisture and aggressive brush agitation is used to help loosen tough soils in the front of the facility and in traffic lanes.
the advance aquaclean 16xp and 18flx increase productivity and drive down the cost to clean by combining carpet extraction and spotting/upholstery cleaning in one machine with the integrated upholstery tool and hoses. an optional hard floor kit converts the aquaclean in to a 16 inch or 18 in auto scrubber for hard floor cleaning.
the advanced aquaclean 18flx features a flip over handle resulting in dual operating modes. the 18flx can be operated as either a traditional pull back machine or it can be instantly converted into a ergonomic walk behind carpet extractor
• single spray jet technology
• tool free brush and vacuum shoe removal
• powerful 1.5 hp motor with 117 in of waterlift
• adjustable handle
• 50 ft (15 m) safety yellow power cord
• laminar flow vacuum shoe
• brush off the floor storage position
solution tank: 11 gal (41.6 l)
recovery tank: 9 gal (34.1 l)
flow rate dcm mode: 0.33 gpm @ 60 psi
flow rate rest. mode: 0.7 gpm @ 60 psi
vacuum motor: 1.5 hp, 3 stage
brush motor 1/3 hp
brush size /cleaning path : 18 in (45.7 cm)
vacuum shoe: 20 in (45.7 cm)
power cable: 50 ft (15 m) detachable
waterlift: 117 in (297 cm)
weight net: 110 lb (49.90 kg)
shipping : 180 lb (81.65 kg)
engaging the low moisture/high productivity maintenance mode redirects the solution flow to the low moisture nozzle that sprays on the brush. less chemical and water is used extending the time between dump and refill cycles and gets traffic back on the carpet faster.
switching to deep restorative cleaning is just as easy. in this mode, increases moisture and aggressive brush agitation is used to help loosen tough soils in the front of the facility and in traffic lanes.
the advance aquaclean 16xp and 18flx increase productivity and drive down the cost to clean by combining carpet extraction and spotting/upholstery cleaning in one machine with the integrated upholstery tool and hoses. an optional hard floor kit converts the aquaclean in to a 16 inch or 18 in auto scrubber for hard floor cleaning.
the advanced aquaclean 18flx features a flip over handle resulting in dual operating modes. the 18flx can be operated as either a traditional pull back machine or it can be instantly converted into a ergonomic walk behind carpet extractor
• single spray jet technology
• tool free brush and vacuum shoe removal
• powerful 1.5 hp motor with 117 in of waterlift
• adjustable handle
• 50 ft (15 m) safety yellow power cord
• laminar flow vacuum shoe
• brush off the floor storage position
solution tank: 11 gal (41.6 l)
recovery tank: 9 gal (34.1 l)
flow rate dcm mode: 0.33 gpm @ 60 psi
flow rate rest. mode: 0.7 gpm @ 60 psi
vacuum motor: 1.5 hp, 3 stage
brush motor 1/3 hp
brush size /cleaning path : 18 in (45.7 cm)
vacuum shoe: 20 in (45.7 cm)
power cable: 50 ft (15 m) detachable
waterlift: 117 in (297 cm)
weight net: 110 lb (49.90 kg)
shipping : 180 lb (81.65 kg)
Parts
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Diagrams
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- - Extractor Fit All Parts
- - Frequently Replaced Parts
- - Simplified Electrical System
- - Simplified Recovery System
- - Simplified Solution System
- Base Assembly
- Brush Assembly
- Decal Placement Diagram
- Handle Assembly
- Hard Floor Tool Kit
- Recovery Tank Assembly
- Solution Pump Assembly
- Solution Tank Assembly
- Wiring Diagram
Manuals
- Aquaclean 16ST 16XP 18FLX 18ST User Manual_2008
- Aquaclean 18FLX operator manual_2012
- Aquaclean 18FLX parts manual_2014
Bulletins
- IS56040906 - Brush Belt Installation
- IS56040923 - Pump Orientation
- IS56040927 - Brush Adjustment Lever
- IS56040930 - Squeegee Assembly
- TSB-FC-2016-251 - Brush Belt Breaking or Rubbing on Housing
- TSBUS2007-961 - Solution Leaking from Under Machine and Reduced Solution Flow from Spray Nozzle
- TSBUS2007-961-1 - Solution Leaking from Under Machine
- TSBUS2007-966 - Solution Leaking from Jets when Machine is Off
- TSBUS2008-1002 - Solution Leaking from Under Machine
- TSBUS2011-0013 - Premature Rocker Switch Failure
- TSBUS2012-0005 - Restriction of Solution Flow
Videos
- How to Replace the Belt on the Advance Aquaclean 18 FLX
- How to Replace the Brush Roll on the Advance Aquaclean 18 FLX
- How to Replace the Recovery Tank Drain Hose on the Advance Aquaclean 18 FLX
- How to Replace the Shoe on the Advance Aquaclean 18 FLX
- How to Replace the Solenoid on the Advance Aquaclean 18 FLX
- How to Replace the Vacuum Motor on the Advance Aquaclean 18 FLX
- USA-CLEAN Overview on the Advance Aquaclean 18 FLX
Repair Guides
- Removing a Clog from the Solution System
- CLOG IN THE RECOVERY SYSTEM
- REPLACING THE BELT
- CLOG IN THE SOLUTION SYSTEM