Eye Vac EYE-VAC HOME User Manual

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USER MANUAL

MANUAL

DEL USUARIO

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vac

P RO F E S

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IMPORTANT SAFETY

This electrical appliance must always be used according
as this manual contains important safety and operating information. When using an electrical appliance, basic
cautions should always be followed, including the
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE
WARNING: To reduce the risk offire, electric shock

1. Always turn Control Dial

2. Always unplug the appliance before cleaning orservicing
plug, not the

3. Do not let the EYE-VAC HOME be used as a toy. Close attention isnecessary when used near children. Donot use
AUTO Mode orleave appliance plugged innear small children

4. Do not pull orcarry the appliance by the cord. Do not run the appliance over the cord, close a door on the cord,
pull the cord around sharp edges orcorners. Keep the cord away from heated

5. Do not use the appliance ifthe cord orplug

6. Do not handle the plug orappliance with wet

7. Do not use appliance on wet

8. Do not expose

9. Do not use appliance
not use topick up any liquid orwet

10. Do not use appliance
where these liquids may be

11. Do not use this appliance

12. Keep hair, loose clothing, and all parts ofthe body, especially fingers, away from openings and moving

13. Do not put any objects into appliance openings,

14. Do not use this appliance
fore

15. Do not operate without the Collection Bin properly

16. Use the appliance only as described inthis Use and Care

17. Turn appliance

18. Unplug appliance before cleaning

19.
as

20. When cleaning the outside ofthe appliance, wipe with a damp cloth
surface.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other).
This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

WARNING!

cord.

vacuuming.

If

the appliance isnot working as itshould, call

it will

invalidate your

To reduce the risk ofelectric shock, do not use on wet surfaces. Do not expose torain. Store

to

the OFF

position before unplugging

to rain.

off

surfaces.

to

disposeofwater ordamp materials such as mud, tile grout, plaster filler,

objects.

to

vacuum up flammable orcombustible liquids, such as gasoline. Do not use
present.

to

vacuum up burning orsmoking materials, such as cigarettes, matches orhot

to

pick up hard orsharp objects orother large surface litter. Pick these up by hand

and unplug before removing orreplacing the Collection Bin

warranty.

or maintenance.

following:

USING THIS APPLIANCE

or injury:

is damaged.

hands.

for

SAVE THESE

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE

DESCRIPTION OF EYE-VAC HOME

Figure 1

Collection Bin Full

Detector

Status Indicator

INSTRUCTIONS

to

the following safety instructions.

EYE-VAC HOME.

it.

Do not unplug by pulling the cord;

or infants.

surfaces.

or

use with any openings blocked

in place.

Guide.

instructions where

INSTRUCTIONS

Light

to

send

to

reduce the static electricity on the

ONLY

Save these

to

or plugged.

or Filter.

for

repair. Do not attempt

Figure

instructions

pre-

unplug, grasp

or

caulking.

in areas

ashes.

parts.

to repair,

outer

indoors.

2

the

in

or

Do

be-

Collection Bin

Dirt Inlet

Eye-V

1. Remove EYE-VAC HOME
Micro Exhaust Filter on the side

acSensors

from packaging and set upright on any non-carpeted flooring. Remove

of

the

unit. 2.

Filter

Holder

Filter

BEFORE USING FOR THE

Plug unit into any standard 120V AC electrical

Dirt Filter

Collection Bin

Collection Bin

FIRST TIME

Cover

Handle

Collection

Bin

packing

outlet. 3

tape from

2

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English

Turn Control Dial tothe MAN position
Indicator Light

ready for

will

illuminate when the Control Dial

use.

NOTE: EYE-VAC HOME cannot operate when the Control Dial is in the OFF

1. Turn the Control Dial tothe MAN position
POWER Indicator Light

2.Inthe MANUAL Mode, sweep debris towards the Inlet at the Base ofthe unit, press the Manual Activation
and let EYE-VAC HOME vacuum the debris through the Inlet and into the Collection

NOTE:

1.

The MANUAL Mode

Manual Activation Button more than

2. When the Control Dial isturnedtothe AUTO position, sweep debris towards the Inlet at the Base ofthe unit
the Eye-Vac™ Sensors
once the Eye-Vac™ Sensors no longer detect debris. EYE-VAC HOME
into the Collection Bin without you ever having

3. Use the Manual Activation Button tobegin vacuuming ineither the MANUAL

4. As debris accumulates, the Collection Bin
when

it’s

time

will

will

will

detect the debris and automatically initiate a timed vacuuming cycle which

to

empty the Collection

1. To empty the EYE-VAC HOME Collection Bin, turn the Control Dial tothe OFF
unit.

2. Pull the Collection Bin outward from the front
and away from the EYE-VAC HOME Main

3. Holding the Collection Bin firmly with one hand, grasp the Collection Bin Lid Handle with the other hand and
the Lid straight up and out

4. Turn the Collection Bin upside down over a trash can. Make sure you empty all
below the Bin. To ensure that all the
trash can. Re-attach the Collection Bin Lid tothe top

5. Clean Sensors, Dirt Inlet area and Collection Bin Cavity with a damp rag

6. Insert the assembled Collection Bin with Lid fitted snugly into position bottom-first into the Collection Bin Storage
Cavity at the front
the unit. Grasp the Collection Bin Grip and lock the Collection Bin back into

HEALTH

TIP

If

you suffer from allergies orasthma, take the Collection Bin outdoors

can, gently tap the Collection Bin against the side

to remove.

of

the EYE-VAC HOME. The 2grooves inthe bottom ofthe Bin

To maintain optimal performance, the Dirt Filter
must be clean and free ofelements, which might hinder the flow

1. Turn the Control Dial tothe OFF

2. Pull the Collection Bin outward from the front
and away from the EYE-VAC HOME Main Unit. Locate the Dirt Filter

3. Remove the Dirt Filter by grasping the Dirt Filter Handle and turning counter-clockwise tothe “unlock” position.
the Filter straight up and out oftop ofthe Collection Bin (See Figure 3.). Rinse under running water

4. IMPORTANT! Dry thoroughly before

5. Slide the Dirt Filter back into the top
Bin back into
IMPORTANT! NEVER OPERATE THE EYE-VAC HOME WITHOUT THE DIRT FILTER PROPERLY

place.

Figure 3

for

manual operation

OPERATING

for

illuminate when the Control Dial

run

for 7.5

once.

manual operation

seconds. Depending on the amount ofdebris, itmay be necessary topress

to

will

need tobe emptied. The Collection Bin Indicator Light lets you

Bin.

or to

is in

the AUTO position

either ofthese

INSTRUCTIONS

or to

is in

either ofthese

bend over ortouch the

USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

of

the Bin Cavity. Grasp the Collection Bin Grip firmly and

Unit.

dirt

spills out, tap the side

of

the can toremove loose

of

the Collection

of

the Collection Bin gently against the edge

CLEANING THE DIRT

will

need cleaning whenever the suction isnot strong. The Dirt

position and unplug the

of

the Bin Cavity. Grasp the Collection Bin Grip firmly and

use.
of

the Collection Bin. Rotate clockwise tothe “lock” position. Put the

of air.

unit.

Handle.

Micro
Exhaust
Filter Holder

Figure

4

3

for

positions.

the AUTO position

will

vacuum the debris through
dirt.

Bin.

or towel.

position.

to

empty. As you empty the

FIL

TER

automated use. The POWER

Your EYE-VAC HOME isnow

position.

positions

Bin.

or

AUTO

Modes.

position

and

dirt

and debris from inside

fit

easily over the rod inthe front

debris.

Figure

for

automated use. The

will

the

unplug the

dirt

to clean.

IN PLACE.

5

Button

terminate

Inlet and

lift it out

of the

into the

lift it out

Collection

the

and

know

pull

and

of

trash

Filter

Pull

e

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CLEANING THE MICRO EXHAUST FILTER HOLDER

1. The Micro Exhaust Filter Holder slides up and out

2. Gently pull the Filter out ofthe Filter Holder. (See Figure

3. Tap Filter gently against trash container tofree and eliminate excess

4. To clean the Filter, wash inmild soap and water; rinse and dry thoroughly before using the

5.Ifa new Filter isneeded, replace with standard HEPA HF4 filter cartridges. Make sure that
Holder. Replacement Filters are available through the Customer Service

6. Slide the Holder back into the unit with the Filter facing
IMPORTANT! NEVER OPERATE EYE-VAC HOME WITHOUT THE MICRO EXHAUST FILTER AND
PROPERLY IN PLACE.

CLEANING THE COLLECTION

The Collection Bin should be washed

1. Wash the Bin inwarm water using a mild soap. Avoid harsh orabrasive cleaners orsponges. Rinse

TO AVOID DAMAGE, DO NOT PLACE COLLECTION BIN IN THE

2. Let itair dry. Make sure the Collection Bin iscompletely dry before putting itback into the EYE-VAC PROFES­SIONAL.

3. Insert the assembled Collection Bin following the instructions outlined inthe USER MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS on page

3.

IMPORTANT NOTES

Other than cleaning the Dirt Filter and replacing the Micro Exhaust Filter Holder, as described
this Automatic Vacuuming Dust Bin
Serv

icing by our Authorized Service Center isrequired

periodically.

is

of its

housing on the side ofthe

unit.

4)
dirt

and debris. (See Figure

5)

unit.

it fits

snuglyinthe

Filter

Department.

outwards.

FIL

TER

HOLDER

BIN

in

this Owner’s

thoroughly.

Manual,

DISHW

ASHER.

not user serviceable. There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.

to

avoid damage

to

internal

components.

STORAGE

1. Unplug unit and clean Collection Bin and all Filters before

2. Store EYE-VAC HOME indoors, ina clean, dry

3. Never store EYE-VAC HOME while
of

Storage area on the back
could cause the cord towear and

the EYE-VAC HOME unit. Do not put any stress on the cord where itenters the unit, as

break.

place.

it is still

plugged in. Never wrap cord tightly around the appliance,

WARNING! TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE OUTDOORS OR ON WET

storing.

SURF

use

ACES.

the Cord

it

TROUBLE

SHOOTING

Problem

EYE-VAC HOME
won't

run

Does not pick up

EYE-VAC sensors do not

Suction isnot

Status indicator light

debris

strong

Possible

1.Not firmly plugged
in

OFF
position 4.No power

in
plug 5.Blown house fuse
tripped circuit

1.Dirt inlet isblocked 2.Container
is full

3.Debris may be too

for inlet

activat

1.Unit isnot

1.Filters may be

1.Eye-Vac sensors have been

blinking

off for
power tothe motor tobe shut

cause

breaker

in

AUTO

in

mode

dirty

position 3.Dirt filter

30 seconds which

2.Unit

in wall

Possible

is

1.Plug

is not

position 3.Re-attach collection bin
bin

or

qualified
circuit breaker

First. Turn control dial toOFF

large

dirt

1.Turn control dialtoAUTO

1. Turn control dial tothe OFF
or

shut

1. Turn control dial tothe OFF

caused

filter

off

clean.

Solution

in

firmly 2.Turn control dial toMAN

4.Check house fuse
licensed electrician replace house fuse

inlet 2.Empty collection bin 3.Clear large

Micro Exhaust filters when

and micro exhaust filters toensure they are

lid to

or

circuit breaker 5.Have a

position 1.Clean path

position

position 2.Clean Dirt

needed.

position 2.Check

top

or

of

AUTO

debris

collection

or

reset

of

filter

dirt

Collection Bin Indicator Light
ON

Debris at inlet before unit
powered

on

is

is

1.Collection bin

is full

Empty the Collection Bin; 2.Clean all

1.

1.Turn control dialtothe MANUAL

2.

Activate unit

manually

dirt filters

position

4