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User Guide

Carpet Washer

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What’s your Vax’s model number?

What’s your serial number? 

(Located on the base of the machine)

Note these down in case you need them in future.  Please keep instructions for further use.

Vax Careline:  AU: 1300 361 505 

NZ: 0800 800 900

www.vax.com.au

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Summary of Contents for 88000

Page 1: ...s your serial number Located on the base of the machine Note these down in case you need them in future Please keep instructions for further use Vax Careline AU 1300 361 505 NZ 0800 800 900 www vax com au 88000 W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W W 0 0 0 8 8 ...

Page 2: ...ank lid 9 Vacuum on off switch 10 Brush bar on off switch 11 Handle screw 12 Power cord 13 Carrying handle 14 Quick cord release 15 Handle release pedal 16 Cord hook 17 Cord clip 18 Solution release trigger 19 Upholstery water supply plug 20 Upholstery hose adaptor 21 Upholstery hose 22 Upholstery attachment 23 Upholstery trigger 24 Tool caddy storage 25 Water supply socket 21 19 20 22 23 1 9 18 1...

Page 3: ...se without the solution tank and dirty water tank in place 14 Turn off all controls before unplugging 15 Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as petrol or use in areas where they may be present 16 Keep the unit on the floor 17 Do not attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as they may cause damage 18 Store indoors put away after use to prevent tripping accidents 19 Us...

Page 4: ... left and right sides of the base While holding the nuts in place insert the two medium length screws through the front of the mid section and tighten Slide upper handle down onto the unit Insert nut into the recess in the back of the upper handle While holding the nut in place insert the long screw through the front of the upper handle and tighten Run the mains wire above the upper cord hook and ...

Page 5: ... caddy Slide the adapter end of the hose into the left slot on the lower tool caddy Be sure to line up the pushpin with the slot and press down until secure in place Continue wrapping the hose clockwise around the tool caddies pressing the hose into the groove on the bottom of the lower tool caddy Run the hose back to the upper caddy and press into hose clip 2 See image above for hose clip positio...

Page 6: ...ockist Tilt the solution reservoir away from the cleaner and remove Fill the remaining space in the solution reservoir with tap water Replace the measuring cap Note use only VAX AAA cleaning solution or VAX Carpet Cleaner Using other cleaning solutions may result in excessive foaming This may cause the float to shut off the cleaner prematurely Using other cleaners will void your warranty Unscrew t...

Page 7: ...he handle release pedal and pull the cleaner back into a reclined position While pressing the solution release trigger pull the cleaner in a backward motion Release the trigger and push forward over the same path to remove the dirty water and solution from the carpet Repeat if necessary For best results use a smooth steady action keeping the nozzle flat against the carpet When the dirty water reac...

Page 8: ...ttachment door is not replaced there will be no suction through the nozzle and the unit will not operate properly Put cleaner in its upright position Remove tools from storage caddy Assemble as shown Connect the upholstery attachment to the trigger adapter Remove the tank door from the top of the dirty water tank Insert the hose adapter into the top of the dirty water tank Connect the hose water s...

Page 9: ...trigger and push attachment forward over the same path to remove dirty water and solution from upholstery For heavily soiled areas repeat if necessary Place hose and upholsteryattachments into their storing locations page 4 Store for next use Grasp the handle on the back of the unit to move unit from room to room NOTE DO NOT TRANSPORT THE CARPET WASHER WITH EITHER THE SOLUTION RESERVOIR OR DIRTY W...

Page 10: ...eep your Vax as good as new You will hear a distinct change in the noise coming from your cleaner when the tank is full and needs emptying Important Unplug your cleaner before emptying the dirty water tank Grasp the top of the dirty water tank handle and press the release latch Grasp the handle and pull up out of the base Take care to ensure that dirty water does not leak from the front To empty t...

Page 11: ...While making sure the dirty water tank is resting on the base place the rear of the tank into the base of the cleaner pushdown on the handle until it latches Grasp the handle and hook the front of the dirty water cleaner into the base making sure that the front of the dirty water tank is resting on the base The dirty water tank has three tabs on the underside which MUST latch on to the underside o...

Page 12: ...pliance Switch off the mains power and unplug carpet washer Remove the water tank Flip the cleaner on it s side to expose the nozzle base Grasp brush roll with one hand using the other hand to keep tension on the belt while removing To remove the belt cover use a phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws Lift up while your pulling it out Grasp the belt cover near the belt roll and lift out Sli...

Page 13: ...oll through the belt Place the belt in the area of the brush without bristles Slide the brush roll into the nozzle ensuring that the brush roll end caps are orientated correctly see inset picture Manually turn the brush roll to check that it is fitted properly Replace the belt cover by inserting the end furthest from the brush first Then replace the front of the belt cover before securing in place...

Page 14: ... the belt Brush roll is worn Replace the brush roll Nozzle dirt passage is clogged Remove obstruction Float prematurely activated Refer Important notes on page 9 Dust escaping from the Vacuum Dirty water tank is full Empty dirty water tank Dirty water tank is not installed properly Refer to page 10 for fitting information Solution reservoir not installed correctly See How to operate your cleaner C...

Page 15: ...tage 220 240V 50Hz Wattage 600W Capacity Clean water tank 3 5 Litres Dirty water tank 2 Litres Cord length 7 5m Weight 7 5kg Filter Float chamber filter Subject to technical change without notice Manufacturer EEC importer Vax Limited hereby on our own responsibility declare that the Rapide series is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives Safety 2006 95 EC Low Voltage Directive EM...

Page 16: ...Distributed by Techtronic Industries Pty Ltd Level 1 660 Doncaster Road Doncaster Australia 3108 www vax com au Service Line AU 1300 361 505 NZ 0800 800 900 ...

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