Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 1 Vax careline 0870 6061248 Vax model number: V-122 www.vax.co.uk instruction manual Hard floor cleaner Please read carefully before using this cleaner. Always fully extend the mains cable before use. Retain for future reference.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 2 www.vax.co.uk 1. Diagram V-122 1 2 4 3 20 5 6 7 9 8 17 10 18 21 11 12 13 22 HAR D FLO O R CLEANIN G SOL UTION 14 19 15 Fig.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 3 Vax Careline 0870 606 1248 2. Safety Information FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. 19. Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the rating label. When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions should always be observed, including the following: 20. To prevent dirty water from running into motor, do not hold the appliance upside-down or lay on its side.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 4 www.vax.co.uk 3. Getting Ready to Wash For storage, press the handle release button and fold handle to storage position (Fig.3/3). Charging the Cleaner With switch in OFF position, plug charger into electrical outlet. Firmly press charger end into battery charger socket, located on the back of the cleaner (Fig.3/1). Fig.3/3 Before you Begin Cleaning Vacuum floor thoroughly. Fig.3/1 Press firmly on cleaner to ensure that end of cord is fully connected.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 5 Vax Careline 0870 606 1248 Fig.3/5 Turn cap upside down to serve as a measuring cup . 30ml of solution should be used for 1 litre of water. Therefore, half a cap of solution should be used to a full tank (Fig.3/6). Fig.3/8 Automatic Shut-Off An automatic suction shut-off is built into the dirty water tank to prevent the tank from overflowing.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 6 www.vax.co.uk 4. Usage Mode Selector Switch The switch has three positions (Fig.4/1). SCRUB - The rotating brushbar is ON. Suction will be OFF. OFF - The cleaner is turned OFF. PICK UP - The rotating brushbar is OFF. The cleaner’s suction will pick up the dirty solution. IMPORTANT: Do not overwet flooring. Always ensure excess water and solution is extracted immediately after washing.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 7 Vax Careline 0870 606 1248 Dry or loose debris will also collect on the filter screen in the tank lid (Fig.4/5). 5. Maintenance Battery Charging The battery indicator has three colours. • The indicator will be SOLID ORANGE when the unit is plugged into the charger and there is no charge left on the battery. Fig.4/5 • The indicator light will be SOLID GREEN when the battery is at full charge, and the cleaner is plugged into the charger.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 8 www.vax.co.uk Fig.5/2 Remove nozzle by pulling straight out (Fig.5/3). Fig.5/5 Cleaning the Brushes Turn cleaner off. Remove tanks to prevent possible leaks. Set tanks aside. Turn cleaner over so that the bottom is facing up. Carefully remove debris from the rotating brushbar (Fig.5/6). Fig.5/3 Rinse nozzle under running water. Remove debris from squeegee at the front of the nozzle and wipe with a damp cloth. To replace nozzle, make sure latches are out.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 9 Vax Careline 0870 606 1248 Storage tray A convenient tray provides storage of your cleaner and helps to protect the brushes and squeegee when not in use. Place the cleaner in the tray with the wheels in the recessed areas to the back and the nozzle to the front (Fig.5/7). Fig.5/7 Battery Failure Please contact the Vax Helpline on 0870 606 1248 for information regarding battery removal, disposal and replacement.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 10 www.vax.co.uk 6. Troubleshooting PROBLEM: Cleaner does not pick up dirty solution. WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, ! unplug the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks. Solution: Set mode selector switch to PICKUP. PROBLEM: Cleaner won't run Solution: Ensure that the dirty water tank is correctly installed. Cause: Battery not charged. Cause: Cause: Cleaner not set to PICKUP.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 11 Vax Careline 0870 606 1248 7. UK Service & Help 8. Technical Specification Vax Care 0870 6061248 Voltage: Capacity: Filters: Monday-Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm. An answerphone is available outside of these hours. Any queries or concerns about using the Vax, call the Vax Careline. Calls are charged at the UK national rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the carpet cleaner before calling.
Vax V-122 User Guide.qxd 29/6/07 13:49 Page 12 --- EEC STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the V-122 Floormate Freedom is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist.
