Air King Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
OWNERS MANUAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety instructions pg. 2
Grounding Instructions pg. 3-4
Operating Your Vacuum pg. 4
Tips on the Care of Your Central Vacuum pg. 4-5
Maintenance
- Inverted Bag Units pg. 5
Troubleshooting Guide pg. 6-8
Serial Number Location pg. 8
Warranty pg. 9
Explosion pg. 10-11
IMPORTANT: CAREFULLY READ AND RETAIN THIS BOOKLET.
THIS APPLIANCE IS FOR RESIDENTIAL OR COMMERCIAL USE.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
* READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS before using this appliance.
WARNING:
Always follow these safety instructions:
1. Do not leave room when hose is plugged in to the inlet. Disconnect power before servicing.
2. Electric shock could occur if used on wet surfaces.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only those attachments that are recommended.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. If your system is equipped with an electrical vacuum hose, do not use if damaged. Do not pull hose
around sharp corners, and keep hose away from heated surfaces. Do not run other appliances over
vacuum hose.
10. Do not unplug system by pulling on vacuum hose. To unplug, grasp the cuff, located on the end of the
hose. If you have a standard non-electric hose, pull out with a twisting motion. If your hose is an electric
hose with direct connect plug in, pull straight out.
11. Do not put anything into vacuum inlets or vents. Keep all inlets and vents free of things that might slow
airflow, such as lint, dust and hair. Do not use the vacuum system if something is blocking an opening.
12. If equipped with an air turbine power brush unplug the vacuum hose before attaching power brush. Keep
fingers, hands and toes away from the base of the power brush. Failure to do so could result in injury from
moving parts.
13. Do not use the electric vacuum hose if it is damaged, cut or punctured. Do not pick up sharp objects with
the vacuum nozzle or hose. Hose may contain electrical wires.
14. In the event the power unit should get wet, do not use the vacuum system until it has been properly
serviced and examined by a serviceman or installer.
15. Do not handle electric hose or inlets with wet hands.
16. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from wand, other openings and
moving parts.
17. If so equipped, do not use your central vacuum system without dustbag and/or filters in place.
18. Always disconnect vacuum system before emptying dirt canister, cleaning filters or replacing dustbag.
19. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
20. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where such
liquids may be present.
21. Do not use to pick up dry wall or cement dust. Doing so will void warranty.
22. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
23. When finished put the vacuum hose and attachments away to prevent tripping accidents.
24. For a grounded appliance, connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury:
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
25. For electric vacuum hose, connect to a properly wired 2-pole polarized outlet.
26. Electric vacuum hose, use only with the electric power brush for use with the central vacuum system.
27. The extension cord provided may only be used with the electric power brush for use with
the central vacuum system.
28. DO NOT USE the electric vacuum hose or extension cord with any appliance other than the
central vacuum electric power brush for which it is intended.
CAUTION: Do not use when rug (or floor) is wet.
ATTENTION: Ne pas utiliser lorsque le tapis (ou le plancher) est moduille.
WARNING:
ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED ON WET SURFACES
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CORD CONNECTED APPLIANCE:
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. Your central vacuum system is supplied
with an electrical cord having a grounding pin. It is recommended that this plug be used only with an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit (U.S. only) or 230/250 volt circuits where applicable,
and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug shown in Figure A. A temporary adapter, that looks like the
adapter illustrated in Figure B, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in Figure B
if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (Figure A) can be installed by a
qualified electrician. NOTE: Temporary adapters are not permitted in Canada. The green colored rigid
ear, lug or the like, extending from the adapter, must be connected to a permanent ground such as a prop-
erly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
DANGER —
Improper connection of the equipment - grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or your installer if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet use a temporary adaptor as
shown and have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician as soon as possible.
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PERMANENTLY CONNECTED APPLIANCE:
This appliance must be connected to a grounded metal, permanent wiring system; or an equipment grounding
conductor must be run with the circuit conductors and connected to the equipment grounding terminal or lead
on the appliance.
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT:
For Electric hose or vacuum hose used with extension cord.
This appliance must be connected to a polarized (2-pole receptacle), permanent wiring system.
OPERATING YOUR CENTRAL VACUUM
Your central vacuum system has been engineered for a long, trouble-free service life. Your power unit is covered by a factory limited warranty that is enclosed with these instructions. Please read your limited warranty
carefully. If your owners manual came with a warranty card, fill it out and return to the factory. You should fill
out your registration card within ten (10) days of installation and return to address listed on the card. This will
validate our factory warranty. Remember, your warranty does not cover abuse or misuse of the equipment.
If your owners manual did not come with a warranty card, contact your dealer for warranty information.
CLEANING TOOLS
typical home. Consult the user guide packed with the accessories included with your ( VS80 ) Air King power
unit for specific use and care instructions. In addition to the tools included with your system, Air King offers a
wide range of optional tools which permit you to customize your central vacuum system to meet your specific
needs and preferences. To review optional tools and accessories that can enhance the benefits received from
your Air King central vacuum system visit us on line at www.airkinglimited.com or contact your local Air King
distributor.
VACUUM POWER UNIT
and sealed for life. The motor of the unit has contact brushes inside. As the unit is used, the brushes will
wear, even when functioning properly. Because of this, the brushes in most power units will need to be
replaced after 700 to 1,500 hours of use. Brush life is also affected by humidity, altitude, temperature and the
number of starts and stops. So, there is a wide spread in the actual life of the motor brushes. On average the
life of the motor brush, when used in a normal manner, will be from ten to twenty years. The cost of replacing
your motor brushes is not great; but, the damage that can be done to the motor through not replacing the
brushes before they are completely worn out is considerable. We recommend that you have your unit and
motor brushes inspected by a qualified serviceman every 4-6 years.
- Your Air King system includes all the tools necessary for general cleaning of the
- Your power unit does not require any oil. The bearings in the motor are greased
TIPS ON THE CARE OF YOUR CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEM:
Your power unit is warranted against defective materials and workmanship but not against misuse. There is
a service charge for repairing or replacing damaged or misused components of the system or for unnecessary
service calls. Your built-in system is a lifetime improvement for you and your family. Follow these simple tips
and you will enjoy it for many years:
1. DO NOT PLACE ANYTHING ON TOP OF THE POWER UNIT. To do so would cause the motor to overheat as it will
impair the cooling air flow.
2. DO NOT OVERFILL YOUR DIRT CANISTER.
nullify the cyclonic separator system and could cause debris to be drawn into the upper screen which may, in time, damage your power unit.
3. USE ONE INLET AT A TIME TO MAINTAIN PROPER AIR FLOW.
reduces the air flow to a level below that which is required to effectively deep clean your carpets.
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Allowing the dirt canister to fill up to the bottom of the plastic cone will
Using more than one vacuum inlet at a time
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