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a Handle m Dirty water tank y Quick cord release
b Solution trigger n Floor/tools selector z Carrying handle
c Brush on/off o Hose attachment cover aa Clean water tank cap
d Soap on/off p Dirty water tank handle bb Hose storage clips
e Power on/off q Dirty water tank nozzle tab cc Power cord
f Clean water tank release r Dirty water tank latch dd Cord
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:33 pm Page 2 Putting your cleaner together 5 6 4 4 Feed the cord through the slots on Place a nut into the recess in the Remove the backing tape from the the back of the handle and push back of the upper handle. While screw cover and press into place. into place. holding the nut in place insert one of the large screws through the front of the upper handle and tighten. Repeat the process with the second screw. Clean water tank Tool storage 1 2 1 5 Note: Make sure
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:33 pm Page 3 Tool storage 2 3 4 6 4a Slide the tool caddy downwards Connect upholstery attachment to Push upholstery attachment into until it is secured in place. end of hose by pressing until it the left hose clip, wrap the hose clicks into place. around the tool caddy starting on Note: The tool caddy can be the back groove of the storage removed for storage on a wall. caddy. Secure into place by pushing the end of the hose into the hose clip on the right. Press
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:33 pm Page 4 Pre-treating your carpets with the pre-treatment wand and solution (model V-027PT only) 5 6 4 8 Remove solution tank cap. CAUTION: Do not overfill. You should leave Replace the solution tank cap. 1-2 cm of air space. Return the solution tank to the cleaner making sure the solution Fill the tank with pre-treatment 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 soluti
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:33 pm Page 5 Pre-treating your carpets with the pre-treatment wand and solution (model V-027PT only) 11 12 10 10 To pre-treat carpets be sure that the Using the wand and the trigger, Releasing the trigger will stop brush switch is OFF and that the apply pre-treatment solution to solution flow. The treated areas power and soap switches are turned carpets. Turning the spray nozzle should be left for 10 to 15 minutes. ON. The pre-treatment solution and clockwise or
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:33 pm Page 6 How to operate your cleaner 5 6 4 12 Remove solution tank cap. CAUTION: Do not overfill. You should leave Replace the solution tank cap. 1-2 cm of air space. Return the solution tank to the cleaner making sure the solution Fill the tank with VAX AAA Carpet Cleaner. tube lines up with the groove in the The cleaner can be stored with solution in the back of the solution tank. Firmly solution tank. It does not have to be removed press the solution tube i
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:33 pm Page 7 How to operate your cleaner 2 3 1 14 3a To spray cleaning solution, depress Plug the cord into an electrical Turn main power switch, brush the solution release trigger (3a) and socket. Step on the handle release switch and soap switch all to the move the cleaner backward and pedal to put the cleaner into a ON position. forward. Release the trigger and cleaning position. push the unit back and forth in the Note: See page 10 for details on the same tra
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:33 pm Page 8 Hose attachments 2 3 1 16 Put the cleaner in its upright Remove the hose from its stored Insert the end of the hose into the position. Turn the brush switch and position on the back of the cleaner. tool opening and twist clockwise power switch to the off position. Lift the hose attachment cover until it locks into place. located on the top of the dirty water tank. 4 5 6 17 Attach the water supply connector Move the floor/tools selector to the To wash
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:33 pm Page 9 Hose attachments 8 9 7 18 While depressing the blue solution spray Remove the hose from the fitting by Disconnect water supply connector trigger, pull the attachment in a downward twisting it counterclockwise to from the water supply port by motion. Release the trigger and push the unlock. Close the hose attachment pressing the grey button and attachment forward in the same path to cover until it snaps into place. pulling. remove dirty water and solut
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:34 pm Page 10 Emptying the dirty water tank 2 3 1 20 Depress the dirty water tank latch Remove the dirty water tank by Place the dirty water tank over a and simultaneously pull the dirty lifting the dirty water tank handle large sink and remove the dirty water tank nozzle tab up and away and pulling the tank out of the base. water tank cap by twisting it to the from the cleaner. left (counterclockwise) and out in a Note: The nozzle does not need to safe place. Emp
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:34 pm Page 11 Emptying the dirty water tank 8 7 22 Return dirty water tank to the base Lift the front of the cleaner base off of the cleaner by tipping the nozzle the carpeting with one hand. Line down into the basin and dropping it up the black tabs with the grooves into place. of the front nozzle. Lift the front nozzle upwards towards the cleaner and press under the latch until it locks into place. Phillips screwdriver required Belt or brush removal and replacem
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:34 pm Page 12 Belt or brush removal Belt or brush removal and replacement and replacement 1 4 5 24 1. Loop the belt around the rear shaft. Return the nozzle cover to the Remove the screw that holds the 2. Loop the top of the belt above the small original position. brushbar in place. pulley and the bottom of the belt around the Secure by replacing the two (2) lower small pulley. screws. 3. Feed the entire belt over the first large pulley. 4. Loop the belt around th
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:34 pm Page 13 Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible solution • Power cord not firmly pushed into • Plug cord in firmly. Cleaner won’t run a mains socket. • Check fuse/breaker. Replace fuse or • Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. reset breaker. • Nozzle hose attachment cover not • Close the hose attachment cover. Vacuum won’t pick up/loss of closed. suction 26 • See ‘Emptying the dirty water tank’ • Dirty water tank is not installed correctly. • See
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V027_Rapide XL_aw 25/10/05 4:34 pm Page 14 Easy Guide UK SERVICE & HELP - VAX CARE 0870 6061248 Mon-Fri. 9.00am to 5.00pm. An answer phone is available out of these hours. If you have queries or concerns about using your VAX, call the HELPLINE. Calls are charged at the UKnational rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of your VAX before calling. There are over 400 approved VAX Service Agents in the UK. For your nearest Service Agent please call VAX Care. EEC STATEMENT
