7. Maintenance
Motor Thermostat
IMPORTANT:
This unit is equipped with a motor
protection thermostat. If for some reason the
vacuum cleaner should overheat, the thermostat
will automatically turn the unit off. Should this occur:
• Push the on/off button once.
• Disconnect the plug from the power source.
• Check the source of overheating problem (i.e. clogged
hose or filter).
• If clogged hose or filter is found, unclog the hose and
replace the filters.
• Wait at least 45 minutes before attempting to reuse
the vacuum cleaner.
• After unit has cooled down for 45 minutes, plug in the
cleaner and push the on/off button. The vacuum should
start again.
• If the vacuum still does not start, contact Vax Care
0870 606 1248.
Cleaning & Changing the Belt
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the
power cord must be disconnected before removing
the dirt container or HEPA filter, or before
changing the filters or performing maintenance/
troubleshooting checks. Occasionally, the power nozzle
drive belt will require changing (the frequency will depend
on the frequency of use).
Turn the vacuum cleaner off and unplug from the power
supply.
Turn the vacuum cleaner upside down on a flat, level
surface.
Using a Phillips screw driver, remove the four (4) screws
that attach the base plate to the lower plate (Fig.7/1).
After removing the base plate, remove the remaining five
(5) screws from the lower plate using a Phillips
screwdriver (Fig.7/2).
With the unit still lying down, turn the unit over and lift
the power head cover starting from the back of the
power head (Fig.7/3).
Remove the belt cover (Fig.7/4 A)
Lift the right side of the brushbar first, then lift the left
hand side (Fig.7/4 B).
Remove the brushbar from the power head (Fig.7/4 C)
Carefully remove any belt residue that may be present in
the belt area before replacing with a new belt.
Remove the worn or broken belt from the motor drive
shaft.
Loop the new belt first over the motor drive shaft then
over the agitator pulley.
Insert the right side of the brushbar in first, by placing
the end cap down into the slot, then do the same with
the left side.
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0870 606 1248
maintenance
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Fig.7/1
Fig.7/2
Fig.7/3
Fig.7/4
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B
B
C
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