Forbes Intelligence User Manual

U S E R M A N U A L

Healthier is Happier

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INTELLIGENCE

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English

Know your Forbes Intelligence 2

Using your Forbes Intelligence 3-8

Safety Instructions 9

Warranty 10

CONTENTS

Dear Customer,

We congratulate you for choosing
Forbes Intelligence™ the first-class
cleaning system. Before operating the
unit please read this instruction
manual carefully through and keep it
for future reference.

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Assembly

(1) Open the shutter and push the hose in the canister opening. (2) Connect the hose handle to the telescopic tube. (3) Connect the
telescopic tube to the Autocombination floor nozzle. (4) To extend the length of the telescopic tube slide the lock down. To reduce the
extension, slide the lock up. (5) Pull out the cable and connect it to the mains.

Operation

From the handle

(6) To start the vacuum cleaner press on the /AUTO button. The unit will start in the Intelligent Power Control (IPC) mode. (7) To
manually increase or decrease the power level, press on the + or – button. (8) To return to the Intelligent Power Control mode from the
Manual mode press once on the /AUTO button. (9) Press on the “brush” button to turn ON/OFF the power brush (optional accessories).
(10) In the Intelligent Power Control mode press once on the /AUTO button to turn off the vacuum cleaner.

From the unit

(11) To start the unit press on the ON/OFF foot pedal. The unit will start in Intelligent Power Control mode. To switch off the vacuum
cleaner press on the foot pedal. (12) To change to the manual mode press on the +/- buttons. (13) You can manually set the carpet
function by switching the button towards the back as indicated on the brush. (14) You can manually set the hard floor function by switching
the button towards the front as indicated on the brush. (15) For short breaks insert the nozzle in the side parking position. The motor will
then stop running. If the break is longer then 5 minutes the Forbes Intelligence™ will turn off automatically for safety reason.

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Accessories

(16) Use the small combination nozzle on the brush side for dusting. (17) Use the combination nozzle on the wing side to vacuum
upholstery. (18) When vacuuming curtains reduce the vacuum power manually. (19) The small combination nozzle can always be kept at
hand by placing it on the handle support. (20) Use the crevice nozzle when vacuuming narrow spaces such as corners and grooves.
(21) Place the radiator brush on the crevice nozzle.

Blowing function

(22) Open the lid and push the hose into the blow port connection. Use the buttons on the cleaner, since the handle buttons are not
working. (23) Use the blowing function to dry shoes, or connected to a spray bottle (optional).

After the use

(24) Switch off the vacuum cleaner, unplug the cable and press on the cable winder foot pedal to wind it. (25) Always store your Forbes
Intelligence™ cleaner as indicated in the picture in a dry cool space.

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Technical Data

Double insulation
CE conforms to the EU directive for CE certification.
Safety approved according to IEC335-1 and 335-2-2.

Dimension 57.5 x 25 x 23.5 cm
Weight 6.7 kg
Max power consumption 1250 W
Max motor power consumption 1200 W
Voltage 230/50 V/Hz
Noise level vacuum cleaner 65 dBA
Operating radius 12.5 m

Forbes Intelligence is recommended by the German Allergy and Asthma Federation DAAB as a result of scientific tests run by the
independent institutes TÜV NORD and GUI.

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LCD Display

Motor overheating
cool down for 5 min.
If the symbol appears
again contact the
closest Forbes service.

AUTO function ON – Intelligent Power Control mode

Power indication

Replace the dust bag

Change HEPA 1 and
Carbon filter

NO HEPA 1 in place

Power brush ON

Replacement of consumables (Dust bag and filters):

(26) Open the front lid by pressing on the apposite locking button. (27) To change the dust bag, take it out by the handle, dispose it and
replace it with a new bag. Change the dust bag. If the dust bag is not in place the lid can not be closed. (28) To change the HEPA 1 H13 and
the carbon filter unlock the HEPA 1 H13 filter handle in upright position and pull out the filters. Dispose them. (29) Click the carbon filter
in the HEPA 1 H13 filter frame. Make sure that the filters are correctly in place. Lock the HEPA 1 H13 filter handle in position. (30) The
long term HEPA 2 filter lasts in regular use some years before it has to be replaced. The warranty is valid only when using ORIGINAL
Forbes bags and filters.

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Forbes

a world revolution in healthy cleaning

Synthetic dust
Bag Filtration of
rough particles

HEPA 1 H13 Filter
Filtration of micro
particles

Paved activated
Carbon Filter Filtration
of gas and odours

HEPA 2 Long Term
Filter – Filtration of
the motor carbon dust
with anti-bacteria
treatment
Filtration of germs and
bacteria

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to a Forbes service or collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring
this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human
health which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling this product.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARRANTY

lThe warranty and the extended warranty are only valid when using Forbes ORIGINAL spare parts, accessories and disposables.
lRepairs during the warranty period must be done by authorized Forbes repair people.
lDamage to the motor caused by penetration of water is not covered by the warranty.
lNever use dust bag and filters twice.
lThe extended warranty (after the implied warranty) only applies when dust bags and filters are exchanged in reasonable time

after indication on the vacuum cleaner with Forbes ORIGINAL consumables.

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