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2) Using a moisture meter, determine how much of the
flooring is affected by the water intrusion; temporarily
mark the outline of the area with a releasable tape.
3) Extract subsurface water in the marked area,
connecting Rescue Mats to the extractor hose of a
truckmount or portable extractor. Operate the extractor
until no more liquid water is drawn from the floor. Move
the mat/mats to a new section and repeat process on all
affected flooring.
Rescue Mat System First-Use Setup
Connect the vacuum hoses to the Rescue Mats via the
T-connectors paired up with the loose black hose cuffs.
The larger ends of the hose cuffs slide onto the stems of
the T-connectors. The smaller ends are for connecting to
the flange of the mats.
To achieve a secure fit, use an electric heat gun or hair
dryer to heat up the small (interior threaded) end of a
hose cuff. Rotate and heat thoroughly and evenly, until
that end becomes more pliable.
Immediately slide it well onto the
flange of a mat and hold. Allow to
cool. Repeat this process for each
of the 4 remaining hose cuffs.
DriForce XL only: For the
remaining hose cuff, heat the small
end as described above and slide it
well onto the “Vacuum In” hose
barb of the DriForce XL blower.
Allow to cool. This single hose cuff
will be reserved for connecting the
T-connector directly to the DriForce
XL as shown in Fig. A.
The Rescue Mat System is now
ready for field use.
Using the Rescue Mat System in
the Field
1. Arrange the mats over the
affected floor area as show in
Fig. A. To maximize coverage in
the affected area, a) orient each
panel so that the longer edge
crosses the greatest number of
boards at a right angle, and b)
set the mats no more than six
inches apart and no more than
two feet from the wall.
2. The mats are self-sealing.
However, if the floor is too
uneven for the mat to maintain a
strong vacuum seal, secure the
mat edges with removable
painter’s tape.
Attach the Rescue Mat’s hose to
the inlet filter (Fig. B.) Arrange the
hoses, T-connectors, and mats and
as shown in Fig. A. Turn on the
DriForce or DriForce XL and check
for leaks at hose connections and along the mat edges.
Adjust connections and mat seals as necessary.
MATS AND ACCESSORIES KITS
Kit no.
Component Descriptions
Large mat: 46 × 30 in.; Small mat: 23 × 30 in.
Mat material: Clear PVC plastic. Mats are stackable for storage.
Hose with cuffs: 7 ft. vacuum hose lengths with cuffs attached.
Loose hose cuffs connect the vacuum flange of the mats to the
bottom barb of the T-Connector.
T-connectors: Connects hoses to one another, and to mats via
hose cuffs.
Fig. B: DriForce Airmovers
toggle
switch.
Vacuum inlet filter
hose barb.
cord with
strap when
Non-resettable.
lock with clip for use;
Fold handle down for
storage.
toe-kick (not
shown).
cover. Keep free of