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Always fully extend  the mains cable before use.

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Hard floor cleaner

Vax model number:

V-120

Vax V-120 User Guide.qxd  9/10/07  12:43  Page 1

Summary of Contents for Floormate V-120

Page 1: ...y before using this cleaner Always fully extend the mains cable before use Retain for future reference Vax careline 0870 6061248 instruction manual Hard floor cleaner Vax model number V 120 Vax V 120 User Guide qxd 9 10 07 12 43 Page 1 ...

Page 2: ...e 8 Recovery tank release 9 Recovery tank lid and filter 10 Recovery tank 11 Nozzle release buttons 12 Nozzle 13 Squeegee 14 Bumper 15 Soft tread wheels 16 Carry handle 17 Upper handle release buttons 18 Cord hooks 19 Handle release pedal 20 Hard floor cleaning solution 1 3 16 9 19 15 11 2 4 5 6 10 7 8 4 17 18 18 14 13 12 HARD FLOOR CLEANING SOLUTION 20 Vax V 120 User Guide qxd 9 10 07 12 43 Page ...

Page 3: ...lug or hard floor cleaner with wet hands 10 Do not put any objects into openings or operate with openings blocked keep them free of anything that may reduce airflow 11 Keep hair loose clothing fingers and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts 12 Do not use the hard floor cleaner on any glowing burning or smoking particles 13 Do not use without the clean and dirty water tanks in...

Page 4: ...ace Fig 3 2 To install nozzle make sure latches A are out Align middle section of nozzle with opening on cleaner Remove cardboard packing insert from squeegee area on underside of nozzle Fig 3 3 While holding nozzle in place slide latches inward to lock in place Fig 3 4 Unfold Handle Raise upper handle to upright position until it locks in place Fig 3 5 To lower handle press upper handle release b...

Page 5: ...ff Switch Push switch A once to turn cleaner ON Push switch again to turn cleaner OFF Fig 3 8 Transporting To move your cleaner from room to room put handle in upright position tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward Fig 3 9 The cleaner may also be lifted using the carrying handle A on the front of the cleaner Fig 3 10 Fig 3 9 Fig 3 10 Fig 3 7 Fig 3 8 A A A Vax V 120 User Guide qxd 9 10 ...

Page 6: ...face To wet clean with brushes turned ON turn the dial to the WASH position For wet pickup turn the dial to the WET PICKUP position Fig 4 2 Refer to How to clean section for complete cleaning instructions Filling the Solution Upper Tank The solution tank holds solution and water that is to be dispersed onto the surface being cleaned NOTE Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Place cleaner hand...

Page 7: ...4 9 Emptying the Recovery Lower Tank An automatic suction shut off is built into the recovery tank to prevent the tank from overflowing When the shut off activates the cleaner will not pick up debris and the sound of the motor will change The recovery tank is full and must be emptied Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet Although not necessary for satisfactory performance it is re...

Page 8: ...on handle release pedal and lower handle to operating position Turn cleaner ON To release solution squeeze trigger A as needed Fig 5 1 and slowly move cleaner forward and backward over area to be cleaned Overlap strokes by one inch to help prevent streaking The cleaner s suction will pick up the dirty solution throughout cleaning To greatly enhance drying of the floor surface release trigger and t...

Page 9: ...ris will also collect on the filter screen located in the tank lid To remove debris from screen remove the pleated filter from the lid Remove debris from screen A The filter screen may also be cleaned by rinsing it under running water Fig 6 3 Reposition pleated filter in lid Replace lid onto recovery tank pressing down firmly until snapped in place To replace recovery tank place bottom of tank beh...

Page 10: ...move nozzle as Fig 6 3 Tilt cleaner back so handle rests on floor Push two brush release buttons A and remove the brush assembly Fig 6 8 The brushes can be washed with a mild detergent and rinsed Do not use a solvent based detergent To replace brushes align post A on brush block with hole B on bottom of cleaner Turn brushes slightly until post fits easily into hole Press brush assembly firmly to s...

Page 11: ...ner Cause Excess cleaning solution foaming in tanks Solution Use only Vax Floor Cleaner Cause Clean water tank not correctly installed Solution Ensure tank is installed correctly Cause Dirty water tank is full Solution Empty tank PROBLEM Cleaner does not pick up dirty solution Cause Cleaner not set to PICKUP Solution Set mode selector switch to PICKUP Cause Dirty water tank not properly installed ...

Page 12: ...r and model number of the carpet cleaner before calling There are over 400 approved Vax Service Agents in the UK For the nearest Service Agent please call the Vax Careline www vax co uk 9 Technical Specification Voltage 220 240V 50Hz Capacity Solution tank 1 1 litres Recovery tank 1 6 litres Filters Filter screen washable Main filter washable Weight 7 3kg Subject to technical change without notice...

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Page 16: ...w Voltage Directive EMC 2004 108 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exist Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice Vax Ltd Kingswood Road Hampton Lovett Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 OQH UK email info vax co uk website www vax co uk Vax V 120 User Guide qxd 9 10 0...

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