Brookstone Rechargeable Hand Vac User Manual

Rechargeable Hand Vac

FOR QUICK CLEAN-UPS IN YOUR
HOME OR AUTO

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Table of conTenTs

Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Location of Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Charging Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Charging the Vacuum. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Using the Vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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IMPoRTanT safeTY InsTRUcTIons

All of the safety and operating instructions should be read, adhered to and followed
before the unit is operated.

caUTIon

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT REMOVE COVER.
THERE ARE NO SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.

The lightning flash with arrow-head symbol within an equilateral triangle

is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated “dangerous
voltage” within the unit’s enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude

to constitute a risk of electric shock.

The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert
the user to the presence of important operating and maintenance
(servicing) instructions in the literature accompanying the unit.

save These InsTRUcTIons!

DanGeR

To reduce the risk of electric shock, burns, fire or injury:

1. Do not use while bathing or in a shower.

2. Do not place or store unit where it can fall or be pulled into a tub or sink.

3. Do not place in, drop or submerge in water or other liquid.

4. Do not reach for the unit if it has fallen into water. Unplug it immediately.

5. Care should be taken so that objects do not fall and liquids are not
spilled onto the unit.

WaRnInG

1. Close supervision is necessary when this appliance/product is used by
or near children or mentally disabled individuals.

2. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in this manual.

3. Unplug this unit during lightning storms or when unused for long
periods of time.

4. Never drop or insert an object into any opening.

5. Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched, particularly
at plug outlets and the point where it exits the unit.

6. Do not allow the cord to touch hot surfaces. Wrap the cord loosely around
the unit’s base when storing, or disconnect the adapter from the base and
store separately.

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7. The unit should be situated away from direct sunlight or heat sources such
as radiators, electric heaters, heat registers, stoves or other units (including
amplifiers) that produce heat. Avoid placing on top of stereo equipment that
radiates heat.

8. Never block the air openings on the base with materials such as clothing,
plastic bags or papers, or place it on a soft surface such as a bed or couch,
where the air openings may be blocked.

9. Do not overload electrical outlets. Use only the power source as indicated.

10. Do not carry this unit by its cord or use its cord as a handle.

11. Never operate this unit if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, or if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. If the
unit’s power supply cord, adapter or plug is damaged, do not attempt to fix

it yourself.

12. To avoid the risk of electric shock, do not disassemble the unit further than
the steps in this manual state or attempt to repair it if broken. Incorrect repair
can cause risk of electric shock or injury to persons when the unit is used.

13. Do not operate in the presence of explosive and/or flammable fumes.

14. Never remove the adapter from the outlet by pulling the cord.

15. Check the voltage indicated on the AC adapter and make sure it corresponds
to the local voltage before you connect the adapter to an electrical outlet.

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IMPoRTanT

Your vacuum cleaner requires a certain amount of maintenance to

function properly.

The following points should be observed:

• Check the voltage marked on the adapter and make sure it matches
the voltage to which you are connecting.

• Do not use the vacuum cleaner on surfaces that have been cleaned

with flammable solvents until the solvents have dried completely.

• Do not use your vacuum cleaner to remove hot or burning particles.

This may cause a fire.

• Never apply a lubricant to the motor unit.

• Do not leave the vacuum exposed to direct sunlight or in the vicinity

of a heat source.

If your vacuum cleaner is damaged in such a way that the batteries
become exposed:

• Do not leave the battery in the vicinity of strong heat.

• Do not short-circuit the battery.

• Do not remove the batteries if they are broken or leaking.

Dispose of the entire unit as you would a battery.

• Use only the original charger designed for the unit.

• Recharge your vacuum cleaner after each use.

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locaTIon of conTRols

1. On/Off switch

2. Charging LED

3. Filter

4. Nozzle

5. AC Adapter

6. Charging ring

7. Charging contact

8. Charging base cover

9. Charging base

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oPeRaTIon

IMPORTANT: Before using your vacuum cleaner for the first time,
make sure to charge the battery for approximately 16 hours.

chaRGInG bRacKeT

ASSEMBLY

1. Insert the charging ring
into the base (see at right).

2. Place the assembled charging
bracket on a flat, level surface.

3. Plug the adapter jack into the

charging bracket DC input.

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WALL MOUNTING (OPTIONAL)

IMPORTANT: Care should be taken to ensure that there are no dangerous
objects hidden beneath the wall surface (e.g.; electrical wires, pipes, etc.).
Remove rubber feet prior to screwing the bracket to the wall.

1. Remove all rubber feet from under the base.

2. Remove the cover of the base and mark the drill hole positions (see above).

3. Use a 5mm drill to drill the holes and then insert the anchors.

4. Insert the ring handle and plug in the adapter jack.

5. Screw the bracket onto the wall.

6. Install the base cover.

Base Cover

Mark drill hole positions
through these holes.

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chaRGInG The vacUUM

IMPORTANT: Charge your new vacuum cleaner for 16 hours prior to initial use.

1. Plug the adapter into the charging base and into an electrical outlet.

2. To charge, make sure that the On/Off switch on the vacuum is in the “Off”

position and place the vacuum cleaner into the charging bracket (see below).
Make sure the metal charging contact on the vacuum cleaner is touching the
metal charging contact on the charging station.

3. The charging LED on the vacuum will illuminate. If the charging light LED does

not illuminate, the switch on the vacuum may be “on”. Press the On/Off switch
on the vacuum once to switch it to “off”.

Vacuum Charging
Contact

Base Charging
Contact

Charging LED

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UsInG The vacUUM

1. Remove the vacuum cleaner from the charging bracket.

2. Ensure the filter assembly is installed correctly and the nozzle

is securely attached.

3. Turn the vacuum cleaner on by pressing the On/Off switch.

4. Point and drag the nozzle directly across the debris you would like
to vacuum up.

5. Press the On/Off switch again to turn the vacuum cleaner off.

MaInTenance

CLEANING THE FILTER AND NOZZLE

1. Check that the vacuum cleaner is switched to “off”.

2. Securely hold the vacuum cleaner by the handle.

3. Turn the nozzle counterclockwise and remove nozzle and the
filter from the body (see below).

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4. Empty the dust container.

5. If necessary, wash the filter in lukewarm soapy water, rinsing thoroughly.

6. Make sure that the filter is completely dry before reinserting it in position.

7. A damaged or very dirty filter should be replaced. To order additional filters,
go to www.brookstone.com and order #655357.

8. Fit the nozzle back onto the body by turning the nozzle clockwise.

Note: Not dishwasher-safe! None of the vacuum cleaner’s parts should
be placed in a dishwasher to clean. Only hand-wash using a mild soap
and water.

DO NOT submerge this unit!

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sPecIfIcaTIons

Battery Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9.6V NiMHRechargeable Battery

Adapter Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AC 120V ~ 60Hz

Adapter Output. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . DC 15V 200mA

TRoUbleshooTInG

ISSUE SOLUTION

The charging LED is

not illuminating and the

vacuum will not charge.

Make sure that the charging contact on the vacuum is
making contact with the charging contact on the base.

Press the ON/OFF switch on the vacuum.
It needs to be “off” for the vacuum to charge.

Check the adapter and make sure that it is securely
plugged into the adapter jack and the electrical outlet.

Make sure that the electrical outlet is live.
Is it powered from a wall switch?

Replace the rechargeable battery.

No suction.

Ensure battery is fully charged and the filter is empty.

one (1) YeaR lIMITeD WaRRanTY

Brookstone® warrants this product against defects in materials and/or workmanship
under normal use for a period of ONE (1) YEAR from the date of purchase by the
original purchaser (“Warranty Period”). If a defect arises and a valid claim is received
within the Warranty Period, at its option, Brookstone will either 1) repair the defect
at no charge, using new or refurbished replacement parts, or 2) replace the product
with a new product that is at least functionally equivalent to the original product, or

3) provide a store credit in the amount of the purchase price of the original product.
A replacement product or part, including a user-installable part installed in accordance
with instructions provided by Brookstone, assumes the remaining warranty of the
original product. When a product or part is exchanged, any replacement item becomes
your property and the replaced item becomes Brookstone’s property. When a store
credit is given, the original product must be returned to Brookstone and becomes
Brookstone’s property.

Obtaining Service: To obtain warranty service, call Brookstone Limited Warranty Service at
1-800-292-9819. Please be prepared to describe the product that needs service and
the nature of the problem. A purchase receipt is required. All repairs and replacements
must be authorized in advance. Service options, parts availability and response times
will vary. You are responsible for delivery and the cost of delivery of the product or any
parts to the authorized service center for replacement, per our instructions.

Limits and Exclusions: Coverage under this Limited Warranty is limited to the United
States of America, including the District of Columbia and the U.S. Territories of
Guam, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This Limited Warranty applies only
to products manufactured for Brookstone that can be identified by the “Brookstone”
trademark, trade name, or logo affixed to them or their packaging. The Limited
Warranty does not apply to any non-Brookstone products. Manufacturers or
suppliers other than Brookstone may provide their own warranties to the purchaser,

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but Brookstone, in so far as permitted by law, provides these products “as is.”
This warranty does not apply to: a) damage caused by failure to follow instructions
relating to product’s use or the installation of components; b) damage caused by
accident, abuse, misuse, fire, floods, earthquake or other external causes; c) damage
caused by service performed by anyone who is not a representative of Brookstone;
d) accessories used in conjunction with a covered product; e) a product or part
that has been modified to alter functionality or capability; f) items intended to be
periodically replaced by the purchaser during the normal life of the product including,
without limitation, batteries or light bulbs; g) any product sold “as is” including, without
limitation, floor demonstration models and refurbished items; or h) a product that is
used commercially or for a commercial purpose.

BROOKSTONE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING
OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY
APPLICABLE LAW, BROOKSTONE DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL STATUTORY OR
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND
WARRANTIES AGAINST HIDDEN OR LATENT DEFECTS. IF BROOKSTONE
CANNOT LAWFULLY DISCLAIM STATUTORY OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THEN
TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, ALL SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE
LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE DURATION OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.

Some states disallow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages
or how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above exclusions or limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other
rights, which vary from state to state.

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