Vax V027 User manual

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Putting your cleaner together

Remove your Rapide XL from the

carton with caution. The handle is

connected to the body by a cord.

Note: Do not tug or pull on the

cord.

Line up the handle to the upper

body of the machine and slide into

place.

Secure from the back with the

two smaller screws.

Phillips screwdriver required

a Handle

b Solution trigger

c Soap on/off

d Power on/off

eClean water tank release

f Clean water tank carry handle

gClean water tank

h Cleaning solution soap tank

i Drain cap

jHose water supply port

kDual brushbars

l Front suction nozzle

mDirty water tank

n Floor/tools selector

o Hose attachment cover

p Dirty water tank handle

q Dirty water tank nozzle tab

r Dirty water tank latch

s Detachable tool storage

tExtra long Stair Hose

u Water supply connector

vUpholstery wash tool

w Upholstery tool trigger

x Solution/hose clip

yQuickcord release

zCarrying handle

aa Clean water tank cap

bb Hose storage clips

cc Power cord

dd Cord wrap

ee Handle release pedal

ff Carpet treatment wand

gg AAA carpet cleaner

hh Multi hard floor solution

iiPre-treatment solution

jj Post-treatment solution

kk Carpet treatment wand water supply port

ll Flexible hose

mm Power Wash Brush

nn Batteries for power wash brush

ooSolution tube and clips ( 3 large, 2 small)

pp Telescopic tube

qq Hydrodry hard floor wash head

xmm

multi

pre

treatment

pre-treatment

carpetsolution

solutionde prélavage

pourtapis et moquettes

teppichvorwaschspray

tapitreiniger spray

Parts checklist

post

treatment

pre-treatment

carpetsolution

solutionde prélavage

pourtapis et moquettes

teppichvorwaschspray

tapitreiniger spray

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Putting your cleaner together

Feed the cord through the slots on

the back of the handle and push

into place.

Place a nut into the recess in the

back of the upper handle. While

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.

Remove the backing tape from the

screw cover and press into place.

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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 of the tool caddy storage with

round tabs on the back of the

handle (above quick cord clip).

Tool storage

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Tool storage

Slide the tool caddy

downwards until it is

secured in place.

Note: The tool caddy can

be removed for storage on

awall.

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Pre-treating your carpets

with the carpet 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 is attached to the

cleaner but you should use care

when refilling.

Remove the solution tank by

pulling up and out.

Note: After spraying rinse the

machine and carpet treatment

wand with clean water.Wash the

carpet as described in this guide,

using VAX AAA carpet cleaner.

Push the upholstery tool

onto the end of the extra

long stair hose.

Starting on the left of the

machine, wrap the hose around

the back section of the hose

caddy. Wrap the hose around the

back of the machine for a second

and third time,using the front

section of the hose caddy. Secure

in place using the hose clips. To

store the Power Wash Brush,

place on the left hand side of the

machine on the holder provided.

The carpet treatment wand is

stored on the right hand side of

the machine, clipping into place

at both the top and the bottom.

Attach the tube of the carpet

treatment wand into the carpet

treatment wand water supply

port. Press firmly until it locks into

place.

Note: Once the carpet treatment

wand is attached it can remain in

place between uses.

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Remove solution tank cap. CAUTION:Do not overfill. You

should leave

1-2 cm of air space.

Fill the tank with pre-treatment

solution.

Replace the 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.

CAUTION: Maximum water

temperature 40oC

Remove the clean water tank cap

and put in a safeplace. Slowly fill

the clean water tank with warm tap

water (max 40oC) 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.

If you have not already done so,

attach the carpet treatment wand to

the carpet treatment wand water

supply port at the back of the

machine. Press firmly until it locks

into place.

N.B Once the carpet treatment

wand is attached it can remain in

place between pre-treatments

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Pre-treating your carpets with

the carpet treatment wand and

solution

Using the wand and the trigger,

apply pre-treatment solution to

carpets. Turning the spray nozzle

clockwise or anti-clockwise will

alter the spray pattern.

Caution: DO NOT turn the soap

switch ON without solution in the

tank. DO NOT allow the solution

tank to run dry.

To pre-treat carpets be sure that the

unit is stood in the upright position.

Turn the power and soap switches

on. The pre-treatment solution and

water automatically mix within the

machine.

Releasing the trigger will stop

solution flow. The treated areas

should be left for 10 to 15 minutes.

For heavy stains, mild agitation may

be used.

Note:Do not over wet carpets.

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Howto operate your

cleaner - setting up

Remove the clean water tank by

pressing the clean water tank

release and pulling the tank bythe

handle. Put to one side to fill later.

While the clean water tank is

removed, loosen the solution tank

bygently 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 dirty water tank, it will shut off the suction

when the dirty water tank is full. For best results use a smooth steady motion keeping the nozzle flat against the carpet.

Tipping the cleaner and breaking the seal of the nozzle against the carpet will cause the float to rise cutting off suction. Once

the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank.

If the tank does not appear full turn off the power switch and wait for the float to settle. For best results use only VAX AAA

Carpet Cleaner.

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How to operate your

cleaner

Remove solution tank cap. CAUTION:Do not overfill. You should leave

1-2 cm of air space.

Fill the tank with VAX AAA Carpet Cleaner.

The cleaner can be stored with solution in the

solution tank. It does not have to be removed

after each use. However the solution tanks

should be rinsed out periodically.

Note: One fill up of the solution tank will last for

approximately 4 clean water reservoir fill ups.

Replace the 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.

Howto operate your

cleaner

CAUTION: Maximum water

temperature 40oC

Remove the clean water tank cap

and put in a safe place. Slowly fill the

clean water tank with warm tap water

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.

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How to operate your cleaner

Caution: DO NOTturn the soap

switch ON without solution in the

tank. DO NOT allow the solution

tank to run dry.

Plug the cord into an electrical

socket. Step on the handle release

pedal to put the cleaner into a

cleaning position.

Turn main power switch and soap

switch to the ON position

Howto operate your cleaner Burst clean feature

To spray cleaning solution, depress

the solution release trigger (3a) and

move the cleaner backward and

forward. Release the trigger and

push the unit backand forth in the

same track to remove dirty water

and solution from the carpet.

For heavily soiled areas, repeat if

necessary.

N.B The brushbar starts rotating

automatically when the machine is

reclined.

o rinse your carpet, turn the soap

switch to the OFF position. Repeat

the same process (as in step 3)

The burst clean switch is located on

the side of the machine and

illuminates when turned on. This

feature increases the brushbar

speed and pump flow rate to tackle

more stubborn stains and high

traffic areas. Switch off to wash

carpets as normal.

Howto carryyour cleaner

Grab the carrying handle on the

backof the cleaner to transport from

room to room.

Do not pick the cleaner up by the

clean water tank handle.

Turn

off

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Hose attachments

Put the cleaner in its upright

position. Turn the soap and power

switches to the OFF position.

Remove the hose from its stored

position on the backof the cleaner.

Lift the hose attachment cover

located on the top of the dirty water

tank.

Insert the end of the hose into the

tool opening and twist clockwise

until it locks into place.

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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.

Caution: DO NOT turn the soap

switch ON without solution in the

tank. DO NOTallowthe solution

tank to run dry.

To wash upholstery, be sure that

the main power and soap switches

are both turned ON.

Note: Do not allow upholstery to

become too wet.

Turn

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Hose attachments

While depressing the blue solution spray

trigger, pull the attachment in a downward

motion. Release the trigger and push the

attachment forward in the same path to

remove dirty water and solution from

upholstery. For heavily soiled areas, repeat if

necessary. To rinse, remember to turn the

soap 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.

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Move the tool/floor selector to the

floor position (upward).

Return tools to their storage

position on the back of the cleaner.

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Hard floor cleaning

Before assembling the accessories

for hard floor cleaning, ensure that

the cleaning solution soap tank is

filled with Multi hard floor solution.

Please refer to the bottle for

measuring quanitites.

Do not use Vax AAA carpet cleaner.

N.B The Hydrodryhead should only

be used on sealed hard floors. If in

doubt, consult the flooring

manufacturer.

Wrap the solution tube around the

hose and secure into place using

the clips provided.

Attach one end of the solution tube

into the hose water supply port at the

side of the machine. Press firmly into it

locks into place

Attach the other end of the solution

tube into the Hydrodry hard floor wash

head.

Move the floor/tools selector to the

tools (upward) position. Caution: DO NOT turn the soap

switch ON without solution in the

tank. DO NOT allow the solution

tank to run dry.

To wash hard floors, turn main

power and soap switch to the “ON”

position.

On the Hydrodry hard floor wash

head ensure that the rocker switch is

pushed down towards the back of the

head to allow water and solution to

reach the floor

owash hard floors, move the wash

head, slowly and in even motions, over

the area to be cleaned.

To suck up excess water and dry hard

floors,the rocker switch should be

pushed forward. This prevents water and

solution flow from the clean water tank.

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