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EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE

Manufacturer/EEC importer: V

AX Limited, hereby on our own r

esponsibility declare that the pr

oduct

V-027x Rapide Ultra is manufactur

ed in compliance with the following:

Safety:

73/23/EEC Low Voltage Dir

ective as modified by 93/68/EEC 

EMC:

89/336/EEC Electromagnetic compatibility Dir

ective as modified by 93/68/EEC

Waste electrical pr

oducts should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle 

wher

e facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for r

ecycling advice.

Vax Ltd., Kingswood Road, Hampton Lovett, Dr

oitwich, Wor

cestershire WR9 0QH, UK

email: [email protected] - website: www

.vax.co.uk

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VAX Model Number: V-027x

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V-027X User Guide  7/9/06  15:04  Page 16

Summary of Contents for Rapide XL Ultra V-027X

Page 1: ...n compliance with the following Safety 73 23 EEC Low Voltage Directive as modified by 93 68 EEC EMC 89 336 EEC Electromagnetic compatibility Directive as modified by 93 68 EEC 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 ...

Page 2: ...hbars m Front suction nozzle n Dirty water tank o Floor tools selector p Hose attachment cover q Dirty water tank handle r Dirty water tank nozzle tab s Dirty water tank latch t Detachable tool storage u Extra long Stair Hose v Water supply connector w Upholstery wash tool x Upholstery tool trigger y Solution hose clip z Quick cord release aa Carrying handle bb Clean water tank cap cc Hose storage...

Page 3: ...he backing tape from the screw cover and press into place 1 2 1 Clean water tank Note Make sure the cleaning solution tank is resting in place with the solution tube pressed fully into tube opening Line up the grooves of the clean water tank with the support posts inside the handle Tilt the top of clean water tank inward and push until it locks into place To install the tool caddy line up the tabs...

Page 4: ...tion tube in place 4a 1 2 3 Pre treating your carpets with the pre treatment wand and solution Remove the clean water tank by pressing the clean water tank release and pulling the tank by the handle Put to one side to fill later While the clean water tank is removed loosen the solution tank by gently pushing out the solution plug from the plug opening Note The solution tank can be filled while it ...

Page 5: ...mperature 40 C Remove the clean water tank cap and put in a safe place Slowly fill the clean water tank with warm tap water max 40 C and replace the cap Return clean water tank by lining up the grooves of the clean water tank with the support posts on the inside of the handle Rock clean water tank inward until it locks into place 8 9 Attach the pre treatment wand to the pre treatment water supply ...

Page 6: ...ndle Put to one side to fill later While the clean water tank is removed loosen the solution tank by gently pushing out the solution plug from the plug opening Note The solution tank can be filled while it is attached to the cleaner but you should use care when refilling Remove the solution tank by pulling up and out Note The float in your Rapide XL is the transparent pivoting moulded part in the ...

Page 7: ...e solution tank cap Return the solution tank to the cleaner making sure the solution tube lines up with the groove in the back of the solution tank Firmly press the solution tube into the plug opening of the solution tank 7 How to operate your cleaner CAUTION Maximum water temperature 40 C Remove the clean water tank cap and put in a safe place Slowly fill the clean water tank with warm tap water ...

Page 8: ...essary To rinse your carpet turn the soap switch to the OFF position Repeat the same process as in step 3 1 How to carry your cleaner Grab the carrying handle on the back of the cleaner to transport from room to room Do not pick the cleaner up by the clean water tank handle 3a Power Brush Soap Result ON ON ON Vacuum pump brushbar and soap are turned on Used to wash carpets ON ON OFF Vacuum pump br...

Page 9: ...of the hose into the tool opening and twist clockwise until it locks into place 4 5 6 Attach the water supply connector into the hose water supply port at the side of the machine Press firmly until it locks into place Move the floor tools selector to the tools upward position To wash upholstery be sure that the brush switch is OFF and that the power and soap switches are turned ON Note Do not allo...

Page 10: ...oap switch to the OFF position and repeat process Note Make sure upholstery is thoroughly dry before using Remove the hose from the fitting by twisting it counterclockwise to unlock Close the hose attachment cover until it snaps into place Disconnect water supply connector from the water supply port by pressing the grey button and pulling 18 10 11 Move the tool floor selector to the floor position...

Page 11: ...chine preparation Now attach the Power Wash Brush to the hose attachment by pushing hose end into Power Wash Brush until it clicks into place In order to release solution onto the desired areas depress the blue solution spray trigger Release the trigger and press the Power Button to activate the Power Wash Brush Use Brush on desired areas repeat as necessary To rinse remember to turn the soap swit...

Page 12: ...er to clean Rinse under hot water and return to the dirty water tank 7 8 Emptying the dirty water tank Return dirty water tank to the base of the cleaner by tipping the nozzle down into the basin and dropping it into place Lift the front of the cleaner base off the carpeting with one hand Line up the black tabs with the grooves of the front nozzle Lift the front nozzle upwards towards the cleaner ...

Page 13: ...around the lower small pulley 3 Feed the entire belt over the first large pulley 4 Loop the belt around the front large pulley and rotate the front brushbar forward until the belt is in place Note Make sure the entire belt stays on top of the first large pulley by lightly placing a finder on top to guide it Return the nozzle cover to the original position Secure by replacing the two 2 screws Remov...

Page 14: ...mptying the dirty water tank See Emptying the dirty water tank Move selector to the correct position Empty dirty water tank Replace the brushbar Replace the belt Remove hose remove obstruction Remove hose clean inlet See How to operate your cleaner See Emptying the dirty water tank See Emptying the dirty water tank See Hose attachments See How to operate your cleaner See Hose attachments See How t...

Page 15: ...gging Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as petrol or use in areas where they may be present Keep the carpet washer on the floor Do not use an extension cord with this carpet washer Do not attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as they may cause damage Store the carpet washer indoors Put the carpet washer away after use to prevent tripping accidents Using improper ...

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