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Warranty

What is Covered:

This warranty covers any defects in material and workmanship in your new Riccar  
Vibrance vacuum. 

How Long Coverage Lasts: 

Warranty coverage for Riccar Vibrance models VIBUSA, VIBCLNT and VIBCL lasts three 
years.  Warranty coverage for Riccar Vibrance models VIB, VIBS, VIBD, VIBPNT and VIBP 
lasts four years.  Warranty coverage for the Riccar Vibrance commercial models VIBCNT 
and VIBC lasts one year.  Household models used commercially are only warranted  
for 90 days.

What is Not Covered:

•  Damage to the vacuum which occurs from neglect, abuse, alterations, accident,  

misuse or improper  maintenance. 

•  Normal replacement items: disposable bags, disposable filters, light bulbs, belts and  

agitator brushes. 

•  Damage associated with or resulting from the use of non-genuine parts including normal 

replacement items. 

What Riccar Vacuums Will Do:

This warranty provides, at no cost to you, all labor and parts to keep this vacuum in  
correct  operating condition during the warranted period.

How to Get Service:

Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the vacuum to an Authorized  
Riccar Retailer. A proof-of-purchase and product serial number will be required before  
service is rendered. 

To locate your nearest Riccar Retailer, please call  

1-888-6-RICCAR or visit the Riccar website at www.riccar.com.

THIS  WARRANTY  IS  EXCLUSIVE  AND  IN  LIEU  OF  ANY  AND  ALL  OTHER  WARRANTIES 

WHETHER  WRITTEN,  ORAL,  EXPRESSED  OR  IMPLIED,  (INCLUDING  ANY  WARRANTY 

OF  MERCHANTIBILITY  OR  FITNESS  FOR  A  PARTICULAR  PURPOSE).  THIS  WARRANTY  

DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR  INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

How State Law Applies:

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which  
vary from state to state.

Register your warranty on-line at 

www.riccar.com

Summary of Contents for Vibrance VIB

Page 1: ...O w n e r s M a n u a l for all Vibrance models V I B R A N C E...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...usting the suction power 14 Optional cleaning tools 15 Connecting attachment hose 16 Maintenance and Care When to change the vacuum bag and clog indicator 17 Replacing the vacuum bag 18 When to change...

Page 4: ...aged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to your Authorized Retailer for service Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close a door on the cord or pull cord around sharp edges or...

Page 5: ...st resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This vacuum cleaner is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug The plug must be plugged...

Page 6: ...4 Description of the vacuum 6 18 17 5 13 16 10 9 11 8 7 2 4 3 1 12 14 15...

Page 7: ...VIBP 10 Quick release cord hook 11 Fast Task tools for models VIB VIBUSA VIBCL VIBS VIBD VIBP VIBC 12 Suction control dial 13 Combination dusting upholstery brush for models VIB VIBUSA VIBCL VIBS VIBD...

Page 8: ...le is being attached Make sure that the switch on the handle is positioned toward the front of the vacuum cleaner On the bottom of the handle are two T shaped rails that slide forward onto two guides...

Page 9: ...7 Operation Unwinding the power cord The upper cord hook rotates to allow for quick access to the power cord...

Page 10: ...sition Turn the vacuum cleaner off before unplugging from electrical outlet On Off switch Models VIBUSA VIBCLNT VIBCL To start the vacuum cleaner flip the on off switch located on the side of bag comp...

Page 11: ...leaning bare floors or using tools slide the carpet floor selector toward the front of the nozzle so that it reads floor tools Carpet height adjustment Your Riccar upright vacuum cleaner is designed w...

Page 12: ...Vibrance will lay flat on the floor for effective cleaning under beds and tables Press the foot pedal release once for normal vacuum cleaning Press the foot pedal release a second time to enable the v...

Page 13: ...11 Carrying the vacuum To safely transport your vacuum especially when carrying the vacuum up and down stairs use the carry handle Operation...

Page 14: ...nd stretch hose Remove the telescopic wand from the body of the vacuum Unlock the wand collar located on end of wand extend the wand and re lock the wand collar NOTE The wand collar locking rotation i...

Page 15: ...um and turn the carpet floor selector to the floor tools position VIBP model only see page 9 Insert any of the tools onto the end of the wand D usting brush Ideal for table tops shelves blinds or hard...

Page 16: ...ng On the back of the vacuum locate the suction control dial and turn it to the desired position This reduces the suction power coming through the hose Close the suction control dial when finished to...

Page 17: ...h offers either a 12 or 15 foot hose for safe stair cleaning These kits are effective overall cleaning tools to address some of the hard to reach areas of your home or car Talk to your Riccar Retailer...

Page 18: ...wand s and twist for a secure fit To remove the cleaning tool from the extension wand s simply twist and pull apart WARNING Models VIBCLNT VIBCL VIBS VIBD VIBCNT VIBC There is no way to turn the brush...

Page 19: ...ntly reduced most commonly from full bags and clogs The light could also come on when vacuuming fine powders such as flour or drywall dust These materials can quickly block the bag pores significantly...

Page 20: ...g compartment lid Remove vacuum bag by pulling bag collar off the bag holder Attach the new vacuum bag onto the bag holder Tuck the bag corners into the vacuum before replacing the bag compartment lid...

Page 21: ...ate the post filter on the inside base of the cover Remove the used filter and throw away Press new HEPA post filter into place on the inside base of cover Close the bag compartment lid Replacing the...

Page 22: ...mpartment lid and locate the secondary filter on the bottom of the bag compartment Remove secondary filter from the bottom of the bag compartment The foam secondary filter can be washed and reused If...

Page 23: ...acuum cleaner over exposing the underside Slide locking latch to the right Press tabs inward on each side and pull bottom plate off Reinstall by placing lower edge of bottom plate along lower edge of...

Page 24: ...cleaner from the electrical outlet Turn the unit over and remove the bottom plate See How to Install Bottom Plate Remove agitator and worn or broken belt Loop the new belt around the motor drive shaf...

Page 25: ...an be removed Slide linkage rod out and move the carpet floor selector to carpet position and let rod rest behind brush roll compartment Remove agitator and worn or broken belt Loop the new belt aroun...

Page 26: ...et back into nozzle Reinstall bottom plate See Removing and reinstalling bottom plate Edge cleaning The edge cleaning feature provides for improved cleaning of carpets near walls and stationary furnit...

Page 27: ...s the attachment cleaning hose First check to see that a bag is installed or that the bag has not broken open If the hose should become clogged Pull out and turn the lid of the cleaning attachment ope...

Page 28: ...log in the vacuum Unplug the vacuum Inspect your vacuum for a full bag condition or a hose clog and correct the problem Locate the Thermal Motor Reset button on the back of the vacuum Press button and...

Page 29: ...talled correctly Vacuum bag not installed correctly POSSIBLE SOLUTION Plug unit in firmly Check house fuse or breaker Replace fuse reset breaker Take to Authorized Retailer 1 888 6 RICCAR Install new...

Page 30: ...parts including normal replacement items What Riccar Vacuums Will Do This warranty provides at no cost to you all labor and parts to keep this vacuum in correct operating condition during the warrante...

Page 31: ...29 Owner s Warranty Information keep this for your records Date of purchase Serial number Model number Purchased from Store name Address City State Zip Telephone...

Page 32: ...B503 3500C 2009 Tacony Corporation www riccar com...

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