Vax 6121 Multivax, Instruction Manual

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preparing the carpet / getting ready to wash
5. Preparing the Carpet
for Washing
IMPORTANT: Do not use the cleaner as a dry
vacuum when set up in carpet washing mode.
1. Vacuum carpet thoroughly.
2. Remove as much furniture from the room as possible. If
unable to remove the furniture, place plastic or foil under
and around the legs until the carpet has dried completely.
Helpful hints for cleaning carpet:
1. Only use Vax recommended solution with this machine.
2. Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution while
using the machine.
3. For heavily soiled areas, additional applications may be
necessary.
4. Allow plenty of time to dry carpet thoroughly.
5. Wipe cleaning solution from woodwork and wood to
prevent any damage.
6. Try not to walk on carpet until it is completely dry.
7. After carpet is thoroughly dry, vacuum the carpet using
a vacuum cleaner with a revolving brushbar.
8. Before cleaning, determine where to start and end,
making sure not to walk over previously cleaned areas.
Check for colour fastness
Before cleaning carpet, test for colour fastness. Dampen a
white cloth with solution. Test on a small inconspicuous
area prior to washing. Gently rub the cloth over the area.
Check each colour for colour bleeding. If the cloth remains
clean, it should be safe to clean the carpet.
After cleaning
• Allow carpet to dry completely. Try not to walk on the
carpet until it is dry.
• If it is necessary to walk on the carpet, place white
towels on the areas to be walked on.
• If the carpet is not dry and the furniture must be placed
back in the room, use plastic or foil under the furniture to
prevent staining the carpet.
• Thoroughly clean the dirty water tank with warm
(max 40ºC) tap water.
6. Getting Ready to Wash
1. Unclip Container Release Clips (A) on both sides of
machine (Fig.6/1).
2. Lift off motor container and remove filter assembly.
Remove the plug from the solution intake port and
replace the solution connector tube. The machine can be
used for washing by placing the clean water tank (A)
back inside the dirty water tank (B) (Fig 6/2).
3. Remove Clean Water Tank (A) from inside the Dirty
Water Tank and fill with warm (max 40°C) water to point
indicated on the tank. Add 1 capful of Vax AAA solution
(for carpets) per litre of water (unless otherwise stated on
the bottle) (Fig 6/3).
4. Replace Clean Water Tank (A) inside Dirty Water Tank (B)
taking care to ensure that the space to allow the dirty
water back into the tank is lined up with the Solution Port
(C) (Fig.6/4).
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Fig.6/1
Fig.6/2
Fig.6/3
A
A
B
A
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