Vax Rapide Spruce Duo V-022Q Instruction Manual Download Page 4

3. Use & Function

Assembling the Carpet Washer 

IMPORTANT

: Always unplug the carpet washer from

the electrical outlet before assembling or removing the
accessories.

1. Stand the base in an upright position. Push the

mid-section on to the base by aligning the tabs on
the backside of the base (Fig.3/1). 

NOTE

: Make sure the power cord is out of the way

to avoid pinching.

2. Insert three (3) nuts into the recesses at the back

of base. While holding the nuts in place insert the
screws through the front of the mid-section and
tighten (Fig.3/2). 

NOTE

: Do not trap the cable when assembling the

carpet washer.

3. Slide the handle down on to the unit. Place screw

into the recess at the back and tighten (Fig.3/3).

Fig.3/3

Fig.3/2

Fig.3/1

4. Place the clean water tank into the cleaner until it

clicks into place (Fig.3/4).

Cord Storage

Wrap cord around upper and lower cord wraps
(Fig.3/5). Clip plug to cord to secure for storage. 

4. Preparing the Carpet

IMPORTANT:

The carpet washer is not a dry vacuum

cleaner.

1.

Vacuum carpet thoroughly. Use a vacuum
cleaner with a revolving brushbar for best
results.

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 AAA Carpet Cleaner with this
carpet washer.

2.

Do not oversaturate carpet with cleaning solution
while using the carpet washer.

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.

Fig.3/5

Fig.3/4

Use & Function/Preparing the Carpet

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Summary of Contents for Rapide Spruce Duo V-022Q

Page 1: ...061248 Instruction Manual Please read carefully before using this cleaner Always fully extend the mains cable before use www vax co uk CARPET WASHER Vax Model Number V 022 V 022Q Duo Vax V 022 Q qxd 2...

Page 2: ...nk lid 10 Power cord 11 Quick cord release 12 Handle release pedal 13 On off switch 14 Upper cord clip 15 Solution release trigger 16 1 x Upper handle screw 17 2 x Right and left base screws 18 1 x Mi...

Page 3: ...vacuum up harmful or toxic material chlorine bleach ammonia drain cleaner etc 14 Do not vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass nails screws coins etc 15 Do not use without the filters in place...

Page 4: ...pper and lower cord wraps Fig 3 5 Clip plug to cord to secure for storage 4 Preparing the Carpet IMPORTANT The carpet washer is not a dry vacuum cleaner 1 Vacuum carpet thoroughly Use a vacuum cleaner...

Page 5: ...ing and filling the clean and dirty water tanks IMPORTANT Vacuum carpets thoroughly with a dry vacuum cleaner before washing 1 Press the clean water tank release latch and tilt away from the machine F...

Page 6: ...lution release trigger push the carpet washer forward Release the trigger and pull the washer back to remove the dirty water and solution from the carpet Fig 5 8 Repeat if necessary when the dirty wat...

Page 7: ...ll result in poor dirt water pick up Fig 6 7 Fig 6 7 2a 2b Fig 6 6 Fig 6 5 8 While making sure the dirty water tank is resting on the base place the rear of the tank into the base of the cleaner and p...

Page 8: ...er Flip the cleaner on its side to expose the nozzle base Fig 8 1 2 To remove the brush access cover use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two 2 screws Fig 8 2 3 Lift out the floating brushbar Fig...

Page 9: ...The dirty water passage clogged Solution Clean the dirty water tank PROBLEM Water escaping from carpet washer Cause The dirty water tank is full Solution Empty the dirty water tank Cause The dirty wat...

Page 10: ...e Help Vax Care 0870 6061248 Monday Friday 9 00am to 5 00pm An answerphone is available out of these hours Any queries or concerns about using the Vax call the Vax Careline Calls are charged at the UK...

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Page 12: ...fety 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive EMC 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste Please recycle where facilities exi...

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