Vax DUAL V-124 Instruction Manual

Summary of DUAL V-124

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    Www.Vax.Co.Uk please read carefully before using this cleaner. Always fully extend the mains cable before use. Retain for future reference. Vax careline 0870 6061248 in st ru ct io n m a n u a l carpet washer vax model number: v-124 vax v-124 user guide v5.Qxd 21/9/07 16:38 page 1.

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    V-124 1. Diagram www.Vax.Co.Uk 2 parts overview 1 3 2 4 9 12 14 15 13 19 18 21 22 23 5 6 8 17 16 7 10 11 fig.1/1 1 handle grip 2 solution trigger 3 on/off switch 4 wash/rinse switch 5 spinscrub handtool 6 carry handle 7 clean water tank handle 8 clean water tank 9 solution container 10 recovery tank...

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    3 vax careline 0870 606 1248 safety information 2. Safety information for household use only. When using the carpet washer, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: 1. Do not leave the carpet washer unattended when plugged in. Unplug it from socket when not in use...

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    Www.Vax.Co.Uk 4 assembly 3. Assembly attach upper handle remove clean water tank (upper tank) from cleaner (fig.3/1). Note: if the cord protector (a) on back of handle should become dislodged during unpacking, make sure it is repositioned properly before continuing with assembly of your cleaner. Wit...

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    5 vax careline 0870 606 1248 assembly attach hose/tool caddy the hose/tool caddy is designed to be used either on the cleaner for easy access to the tools and hose, or if the tools are not going to be used, it can be removed and hung for storage. If you do not want to attach the caddy to the cleaner...

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    Www.Vax.Co.Uk 6 operation 4. Operation before you begin cleaning vacuum thoroughly - for carpet, use a vax vacuum cleaner with an brushbar for best results. Vacuum upholstery with a vacuum cleaner with cleaning tool attachments. Use a crevice tool to reach into tufts and folds. Do not use the dual v...

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    7 vax careline 0870 606 1248 operation the cleaner will no longer pick up dirty solution and the motor sound will become noticeably higher in pitch. When this happens, turn cleaner off and empty recovery tank before continuing use. Check clean water tank also; it may need to be refilled. Do not use ...

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    Www.Vax.Co.Uk 8 operation fill tank (a) with warm tap water (fig.4/10). Caution: do not fill with water above 50°c. Fill solution container (b) with vax ultra carpet/ upholstery solution (fig.4/11). Note: do not remove solution container from tank. Important: do not use any type of wax with your cle...

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    9 vax careline 0870 606 1248 operation / how to clean emptying the recovery tank turn cleaner off and unplug from electrical outlet. To prevent possible leaking, remove clean water tank by pressing down on tank handle and pulling forward; set tank aside (do not set tank on furniture). Step on handle...

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    Www.Vax.Co.Uk 10 how to clean continue using dry strokes until little water is visible passing through the recovery tank lid. For best results, use straight, parallel strokes. Overlap strokes by 3cm to help prevent streaking. Keep nozzle flat on floor for both forward and reverse strokes (fig. 5/3)....

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    11 vax careline 0870 606 1248 how to clean / accessories plug solution tube firmly into solution connection port (b) (fig. 5/7) to remove hose: squeeze latches (c) on top and bottom of hose. Remove hose from port. Close door. Remove solution tube from solution connection port by pulling the connecto...

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    Www.Vax.Co.Uk 12 accessories how to attach tools unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. Place handle in upright position and remove hose from rack. All tools attach to the hose in the same manner: connect tool to hose by sliding it onto connector until until the tab (a) locks it securely.Using your ...

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    13 vax careline 0870 606 1248 accessories lift tool, and position it against riser. Pull tool slowly over carpet without pressing trigger (dry stroke). Overlap strokes by 1/2 inch to help prevent streaking. It is best to alternate wet and dry strokes as described above. End with more dry strokes to ...

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    Www.Vax.Co.Uk 14 accessories / maintenance note: make no more than 2 passes with the solution or rinse over any one area to prevent over-wetting and damage to fabric. If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until the upholstery is completely dry before using the tool again. Empty recovery tank whe...

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    15 vax careline 0870 606 1248 maintenance vacuum thoroughly after carpet has completely dried. This will help reduce any shading left by the cleaner’s brushes. To clean nozzle if lint or other debris becomes lodged in nozzle, it can be removed for cleaning. Unplug cleaner from electrical outlet. Rem...

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    Www.Vax.Co.Uk 16 maintenance / storage 8. Storage before storing: empty clean water tank and let air dry. Replace on cleaner. Unused solution can be stored in the solution container. Empty recovery tank, rinse tank and lid thoroughly with clean water and let air dry. Allow brushes and underside of c...

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    17 vax careline 0870 606 1248 troubleshooting 9. Troubleshooting warning: to reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Problem: vacuum cleaner won't run cause: not properly plugged into electrical outlet. Solution: plug uni...

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    Www.Vax.Co.Uk 18 uk service & help / technical specification 10. Uk service & help vax care 0870 6061248 monday-friday 8.00am to 6.00pm. Saturday-sunday 9.00am to 5.00pm. An answerphone will be available out of these hours. Any queries or concerns about using your vax, call the vax careline. Calls a...

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    19 vax careline 0870 606 1248 this page has been left intentionally blank vax v-124 user guide v5.Qxd 21/9/07 16:38 page 19.

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    Eec statement of compliance manufacturer/eec importer: vax limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the product v-124 dual v is manufactured in compliance with the following directives: safety: 2006/95/ec low voltage directive emc: 2004/108/ec electromagnetic compatibility directive w...