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maintenance

6. Maintenance

Replacing the Headlight

Removing lens

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Press handle release pedal and place handle in low
position.

Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the the screw as
shown and lift off lens (Fig.6/1).

Pull old bulb straight out of socket.Push new bulb straight
into socketuntil locked in place (Fig.6/2).

Excessive force is not required.

Reposition lens and secure with the screw.

Belt Replacement

The belts are located under the bottom plate of the
cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be
sure they are in good condition.

The flat (wide) belt is described below; the other belt is
described under “Brushbar”.

IMPORTANT: Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet. Brushbar can start suddenly. Unplug

cleaner before turning it over.

To check the flat belt, remove bottom plate as shown
below. Replace belt if it is stretched, cut or broken.

Replacing Flat Belt

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.

Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over so
bottom side is facing up.

Remove the 6 screws as shown with a Phillips
screwdriver. Lift off bottom plate (A). (Fig.6/3).

Remove used belt from large pulley and discard. (Fig.6/4).

With lettering on outside of belt, slide new belt over
motor shaft (A) (Fig.6/5).

Place other end of belt over large pulley (A) while rolling
the pulley in direction shown (Fig.6/6).

Fig.6/1

Fig.6/2

Fig.6/3

Fig.6/4

Fig.6/5

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Page 1: ... 0844 412 8455 Bagless upright 5 1 8 7 9 11 10 15 14 12 13 17 18 19 20 21 25 22 23 24 21 16 6 4 3 2 Vax model number U90 CX P A PLEASE NOTE some parts may vary according to model Please check inside flap of box for more details U90 CX P A User Guide qxd CX 9 9 09 16 59 Page 1 All manuals and user guides at all guides com a l l g u i d e s c o m ...

Page 2: ... other hard flooring See page 5 details Vax will not be held responsible for damage to hard floors including lino if the customer fails to switch the brush bar off on these surfaces 12 Furniture guard The guard helps prevent cleaner from marking furniture 13 Carpet height adjuster Turn knob to correct setting for height of carpet being cleaned 14 Post motor filter 15 Hose handle 16 Hose 17 Hose to...

Page 3: ...ing objects 12 Do not pick up flammable or combustible materials lighter fluid petrol kerosene etc or use in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours 13 Do not 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 16 Take extra care when vacuuming on...

Page 4: ...s located at the bottom of the upper housing Fig 3 4 Place bottom of dirt container into cleaner body first Pivot container into cleaner body Fig 3 5 Press on dirt container release button while firmly pressing on the container Release button in order for it to return to proper position and lock into place Fig 3 6 Attach Hose Align end of hose with projections A over slots on dirt duct B Slide hos...

Page 5: ...A CLICK Fig 3 10 After ends are connected pull on plug to make sure it is securely attached NOTE The plug will only fit together one way If plug is not fitting together check alignment of ends After the plug ends are fully connected the orange tie wrap must be removed Use caution so as NOT TO CUT the black power cord Discard the orange tie wrap Align the groove on the back of the upper handle with...

Page 6: ...h again Fig 4 1 The cleaner is shipped with the brushbar in the OFF position To turn the brushbar ON step on the pedal A The indicator B will show red in the Brushbar on window Fig 4 2 Cord Rewind Grasp the end of the plug and pull to release cord from cord reel After desired cord length is reached the cord will lock into position To return cord for storage hold plug and press on button A at top o...

Page 7: ...push forward Fig 4 5 Carrying Cleaner The cleaner can also be moved by using the carrying handle Fig 4 6 Handle Positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions upright for storage and when using cleaning tools operating position for general operation on carpet and floors low for reaching under low furniture Step on handle release lever to lower handle Fig 4 7 Carpet Height Adjustment The ...

Page 8: ...11 Continue to lift up nozzle so that when you have reached the edge it is completely off the rug Move cleaner back to start again lower nozzle and use only forward strokes Cleaning Tools Tools allow for cleaning surfaces above the floor and for reaching hard to clean areas The cleaner is ready for tool use when handle is in upright position CAUTION The brushbar will not rotate when the cleaner is...

Page 9: ...tra length to your hose Use them with any of the above tools Attach extension tube and tools Attach tool or extension tube to the hose Attach tool to extension tube by pushing it firmly onto the tube Twist tube or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection 2 in 1 tool use with brush for carved furniture table tops books lamps lighting fixtures venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registe...

Page 10: ...ilters in place Press dirt cup release button A and pivot cup out Fig 5 2 Holding dirt cup over trash receptacle press dirt cup door release button A to open dirt cup door Fig 5 3 Close door and press dirt cup door release button to latch dirt cup door closed Place bottom of dirt cup in first Pivot cup into cleaner body Fig 5 4 Press on dirt cup release button while firmly pressing on dirt cup Rel...

Page 11: ... cartridge and foam filter under cold water Allow both filter frame and filter to air dry for 24 hours before replacing filter into filter frame Reposition filter frame cartridge by inserting tabs B into slots on back of housing Rotate filter cartridge frame up toward top of housing and snap closed top of dirt cup cavity and snap closed Fig 5 8 Cleaning the HEPA Final Filter Anti Bacterial Filter ...

Page 12: ...ibed under Brushbar IMPORTANT Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Brushbar can start suddenly Unplug cleaner before turning it over To check the flat belt remove bottom plate as shown below Replace belt if it is stretched cut or broken Replacing Flat Belt Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Place handle in low position and turn cleaner over so bottom side is facing up Remove the 6 scre...

Page 13: ...and slide V belt A off brushbar Fig 6 9 Inspecting the V belt The V belt is designed to last for a long time and is not normally replaced However if the V belt is cracked gouged or broken it should be replaced Slide flat belt off large pulley as shown previously To remove V belt slide back of belt over pulley A Then firmly pull on belt and snap it out Discard used belt To install new belt with let...

Page 14: ...e A Fig 6 13 Unscrew the two Phillips screws and remove belt guard Fig 6 14 Remove brushbar including end plates A and discard Inspect belt to ensure that it is in good condition If belt is cracked gouged or broken replace it see following section Insert brushbar through belt and position belt over gear teeth B on brushbar Fig 6 15 With curved ends down slide end plates A of brushbar into slots B ...

Page 15: ...ozzle or by removing the bottom plate and belt guard Fig 6 19 Remove tool from hose Remove bottom plate belt guard and brushbar as described previously Grasp turbine A and pull firmly to remove Remove belt from turbine pulley B Replace with new belt Fig 6 20 With flat sides of turbine retainers A pointing down slide retainers into grooves B in tool housing and snap into place Fig 6 21 Replace brus...

Page 16: ...rn cleaner OFF and unplug If blockage can be seen in tube A remove 5 screws using a Phillips screwdriver Pull tube from cleaner remove blockage Fig 7 2 Reposition tube on back of cleaner replace 5 screws Checking Under Hood Turn cleaner OFF and unplug Remove hood belt and brushbar as described in previous section Look into opening A for blockages and remove Fig 7 3 Replace belt brushbar and hood I...

Page 17: ...olution Move carpet height adjuster to higher setting PROBLEM Smoky burning smell detected Cause Belt broken or stretched Solution Replace brushbar as described in Section 6 PROBLEM Powered Hand Tool brushbar won t turn Cause Too much pressure being applied to tool Solution Continue using tool applying light pressure Cause Blockage in turbine channel Solution Remove blockage refer to section 7 Cau...

Page 18: ...acity 2 6L approx Filters Washable pre motor filter assembly HEPA anti bacterial post motor assembly Cord Length 8 3m approx Weight 10 68kg approx Subject to technical change without notice vax co uk U90 CX P A User Guide qxd CX 9 9 09 17 00 Page 18 All manuals and user guides at all guides com ...

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Page 20: ...ective 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 vax co uk U90 CX P A User Guide qxd CX 9 9 09 17 00 Page 2...

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