Vax VCW-06 User Manual

Summary of VCW-06

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    Vcw-06 vcw-06 carpet washer user guide caution: read instructions before using this machine vax commercial careline: (uk) 0330 026 4275 vaxcommercial.Co.Uk.

  • Page 2: General Safety Information

    General safety information 2 vaxcommercial.Co.Uk please keep these original instructions for future reference warning: operators must be adequately instructed on the use of this machine. Warning: please read carefully before using this carpet washer. Always fully extend the mains cable before use. R...

  • Page 3: General Safety Information

    General safety information 3 vax commercial careline: (uk) 0330 026 4275 always replace fuse with a british 13 amp. 11. Always use machine with all water/solution tanks in place, keeping all openings clear and free from debris, as this may affect airflow/suction. 12. Take extra care when cleaning st...

  • Page 4: Contents

    Page 2-3 ............. General safety information page 5 ................. Machine overview page 6 ................. Preparation page 6 ................. • initial set up page 7 ................. • moving and lifting page 8 ................. • filling the clean water tank page 9-10 ............ Oper...

  • Page 5: Machine Overview

    1. Handle 2. Handle height adjuster 3. Wash button 4. Dirty water tank 5. Dirty water tank handle 6. Dirty water tank lid 7. Front carry handle 8. Clean water/detergent tank 9. Brush head 10. Brush head release levers 11. Hose connector port 12. Brushbar access door 13. Cable safety hook 14. Dirty w...

  • Page 6: Preparation

    Preparation 6 vaxcommercial.Co.Uk initial set up the carpet washer will be fully assembled in the box, simply lift out. Pull the handle upwards until it clicks and locks into place. Important: carpets should be dry vacuumed thoroughly before washing. Check the carpet is colour fast before cleaning c...

  • Page 7: Preparation

    7 vax commercial careline: (uk) 0330 026 4275 preparation push the handle forward to make sure the handle is in the upright position and locked. Tilt the carpet washer onto the wheels and push forward to move. Lift and remove the clean water tank. Press the handle release pedal and push the handle f...

  • Page 8: Preparation

    Preparation operating the machine 8 vaxcommercial.Co.Uk pour carpet cleaning solution into the clean water tank. Use approx. 40ml per 1l of water. Lift and remove the dirty water tank. Lift and remove the clean water tank. Twist the clean water tank cap anti-clockwise and remove. Fill the clean wate...

  • Page 9: Operating The Machine

    Operating the machine 9 vax commercial careline: (uk) 0330 026 4275 twist the handle height adjuster forward and lift handle to the preferred height. Plug into mains and press the handle release pedal. Pull the handle backwards, and recline to waist height. For best cleaning results, use slow straig...

  • Page 10: Operating The Machine

    Operating the machine maintenance 10 vaxcommercial.Co.Uk pull open the hose connector cover. Plug into the mains and press the on/off switch to turn the machine on. Handle must be in upright position when using tools. (upright handle position turns brushbar off to prevent carpet damage). Push the ho...

  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Maintenance 11 vax commercial careline: (uk) 0330 026 4275 lift and remove the dirty water tank. Pull to unclip the dirty water tank drain hose. Hold the drain hose over a sink, open the cap and empty the dirty water tank. Push the cap back onto the drain hose. To remove the lid, lift and un-hook th...

  • Page 12: Maintenance

    Maintenance 12 vaxcommercial.Co.Uk maintenance replace the dirty water tank lid, clip the drain hose into place and secure the latches. Rinse the dirty water tank, lid and all hoses attached under running water to remove all dirt and debris. Leave to dry thoroughly. Remove both dirty and clean water...

  • Page 13: Maintenance

    Maintenance 13 vax commercial careline: (uk) 0330 026 4275 slide brush head to the right to remove. Rinse the brush head under water to remove any dirt/debris. Leave to air dry thoroughly before re-fitting. Make sure both brush head release levers are closed after refitting. Pull the two brush head ...

  • Page 14: Maintenance

    Maintenance 14 vaxcommercial.Co.Uk maintenance remove both tanks. Using a pair of scissors, remove any threads or hair caught around the brushbar. Rinse under water to remove loose dirt. Leave to fully dry. Slide and lift the brushbar door. Line up and push the brushbar cover onto the side of the br...

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    Maintenance 15 vax commercial careline: (uk) 0330 026 4275 remove both tanks. Use a crosshead screwdriver to undo 4 screws and remove the belt guard cover. Remove the belt and clean off any dirt or residue. Re-fit the belt plate and belt guide, tightening all 6 screws. To replace the belt, loop over...

  • Page 16: Storage & Transportation

    Storage & transportation 16 vaxcommercial.Co.Uk faqs loop the power cable and wrap the velcro strap around it to secure. Hang the velcro strap on the cable storage hook. Press the handle recline pedal and push the handle forwards. Important: empty out and rinse both clean and dirty water tanks after...

  • Page 17: Faqs

    Faqs 17 vax commercial careline: (uk) 0330 026 4275 is there an accessory missing? • check the machine overview section of this user guide to make sure the part is definitely included with the machine. Why won’t the carpet washer turn on? • the plug may not be pushed fully into the mains socket. • t...

  • Page 18: Machine Overview

    Machine overview 18 vaxcommercial.Co.Uk eec statement of compliance manufacturer/eec importer: vax limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the vcw-06 carpet washer is manufactured in compliance with the following directives: safety: 2006/95/ec low voltage directive md: 2006/42/ec mac...

  • Page 19: Notes

    19 vax commercial careline: (uk) 0330 026 4275 notes.

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    Vax ltd., 5th floor 2 colmore square, 38 colmore circus, queensway, birmingham, b4 6bn, uk email: info@vaxcommercial.Co.Uk website: vaxcommercial.Co.Uk.