Gtech SW22 Instruction manual

FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

D

CHARGER INSIDE TRAY

B

at the top

Telescopic Tube

C

24 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

burning or smoking.

23 Do not pick up anything that is flammable,

body clear of moving parts.

22 Keep hair, clothing, fingers, and all parts of
that may interfere with the brushes.
openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything

21 Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
contact professional help immediately!
irritation or burns. In an emergency situation
Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
of 10 minutes and seek medical attention.
immediately with clean water for a minimum
If the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them
skin wash immediately with soap and water.
extreme conditions. If the liquid gets on the

20 Leaks from battery cells can occur under

high temperatures, as they may explode.
incinerate batteries or expose to

19 This product includes Li-Ion batteries; do not

the mains supply when removing the battery.

18 The appliance must be disconnected from

electric shock.
cord can increase the risk of fire and
storage. A damaged or entangled charger
to wrap the cord around the charger for
To avoid damage it is not recommended

charger cord for signs of damage or ageing.

17 Before use check the power supply and
appliance before it is discarded.

16 The battery must be removed from the

15 Do not handle the charger with wet hands.

surfaces and sharp edges.

14 Keep the charger cord away from hot

before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

13 The plug must be removed from the socket

the supply cord.

12 A hazard may occur if the appliance runs over
hazard.
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent

11 If the supply cord is damaged, it must be

plug and pull to disconnect.

cord to disconnect from a socket; grasp the
carry the charger by the cord. Do not pull the

increase the risk of fire or electric shock. Never

10 Do not abuse the charger cord as this can
battery pack.

may create a risk of fire when used with another

that is suitable for one type of battery pack
this product with another charger. A charger

other product nor attempt to charge

9 Do not attempt to use the charger with any

8 Only use the charger supplied with the product.

Never modify the charger in any way.

7 Use only as described in this manual.

they don’t play with the appliance.

6 Children should be supervised to ensure that
responsible for their safety.
concerning use of the appliance by a person

they have been given supervision or instruction

lack of experience and knowledge, unless

physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or

persons (including children) with reduced

5 This appliance is not intended for use by

when used by or near children.

4 Not to be used as a toy; pay close attention

with wet hands.

3 Do not handle the charger or appliance

2 Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

1 Do not store or charge the unit outdoors.

Align marks as shown

Warranty Information

Grey Technology has provided the
SW22 Cordless Power Sweeper with a

12 month guarantee.

In Guarantee:

Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase.
In the rare and unfortunate event of your
Gtech product being faulty, please accept
our apologies and we will aim to remedy the
problem as fast as possible once brought to our
attention. However please be aware that due
to Company Policy, Grey Technology can only
repair or replace all or part of the product if proof
of purchase is provided and the claim is made
within 12 months of the purchase date.

If your product is within the 12 months warranty
period you should either return this product with
its receipt to the retailers where the product was
purchased or if a simple part or advice is required
ring the Gtech Helpline where we will be more than
happy to assist.

Note: Gtech cannot refund any monies if the
product was brought from a third party.
Note: The battery is a consumable item and is
not covered by this guarantee.

The symbol indicates that this product is
covered by legislation for waste electrical and
electronic products (EN2002/96/EC)

When the sweeper has reached the end of its
life, it and the Li-Ion battery it contains should
not be disposed of with general household
waste. The battery should be removed from
the sweeper and both should then be disposed
of properly at a recognised recycling facility.

WARNING: Only use the charger supplied with
the product.

‘Click’

A

Assembly

We would like to remind our customers that
the Gtech guarantee does not cover any
unauthorised repairs and will be annulled:

1 if the product has been damaged due to

incorrect use or maintenance.

2 if any part is modified or replaced or if it is

used in any way that is not
recommended by Gtech.

3 if it is used with any parts not produced or

not recommended by Gtech.

4 if it is used for purposes other than those

specified by Gtech.

If after reading the manual and following the
instructions you are sure that the product is
defective please call the Gtech Helpline on

01905 345891.

A Customer Service Advisor will be available
to deal with any problems you have with our
product. To assist them please be ready with
the product, a detailed description of the
problem, and your proof of purchase.

Out of Guarantee:

If your Gtech product is over 12 months old
and you need any parts or advice then please
contact our Helpline. Parts will be sent out
usually within 2 weeks of request.

Call your local council, civic amenity site, or
recycling centre for information on the disposal
and recycling of electrical products.
Alternatively visit www.recycle-more.co.uk
for advice on recycling and to find your nearest
recycling facilities.

13/03

Using another charger may damage the
product and the battery and will invalidate
your guarantee.

1

customer helpline

01905 345891

[e-mail]

www.gtechonline.co.uk

6

7

9

5

1 Main Unit
2 Brush Bar
3 Front Visor
4 Dust Tray
5 Upper Handle

1

2

3

7 Lower Handle
8 Charging Station
(inside Dust Tray)
9 LED Indicator
10 ON/OFF button

10

4

6 Telescopic Handle Tubes

Technical specification

Unit operating cycle with full battery up to 2 hours (dependent on floor surface)
Battery type 7.4V DC 2600mAh Li-Ion
Charging period for fully discharged battery 3 hours
Battery charger output 10V DC, 1000mA
Battery charger model GTECH-100100
Sound Level 75db (A)
Weight 1.4Kg

be observed, including the following to reduce the risk of fire; electrical shock, or injury:
WARNING: When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always

Do not use in rain or leave outdoors whilst raining.

RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.

IMPORTANT:

Important Safeguards

8

clever cordless creations

customer helpline 01905 345891 [e-mail]
www.gtechonline.co.uk

WARNING: Only use a replacement battery as supplied by the manufacturer and only use
the charger provided with the product. Using another charger may damage the product and battery.

Operation

2

Battery Charging and Status Indication

3

Floor Cleaning

1 For normal cleaning
push the sweeper flat
over the floor.

2 For deeper cleaning
and carpet grooming,
lift the Handle to
lower the brush bar
into the carpet.

Handheld Operation
and Stair Cleaning

Carrying

To avoid spilling dirt
from the Dust Tray do
not carry the product
‘nose down’.

Bin Empty

To achieve the best performance,
empty the Dust Tray after
each use.

1 Plug the charging stand into an
electrical outlet. Place the sweeper

onto the charging stand with the rear
of the unit sitting over the contacts.

contacts

2 The LED indictor shows the charge

level of the battery when charging.

Charging status

= Less than 80%

= More than 80%

A discharged battery will only take

around 3 hours to fully recharge.
Charging will stop automatically when
the battery has fully charged.

The ecocharge stand has an efficient

standby function to top up the battery
when needed. If not being used the
product can be left on the charging
stand so it will always be fully charged
until it is needed for use.

1 WARNING: Only use the charger
provided with the product. Using
another charger may damage the
product and battery.
2 Before use check the power
supply and charger cables for signs

3 if the battery is damaged in any way
do not attempt to charge it and
replace it immediately.

= Fully charged

of damage or ageing. A damaged
charger can increase risk of fire or
electric shock.

To maintain optimum battery life and

performance it is recommended to
follow these guidelines. Storing a
fully discharged battery for over 1
month can damage the battery and
reduce its life. Recharge a flat

battery after use, and do not leave

the battery in a fully discharged
condition for more than 1 month.

If the product is to be stored for a

longer period of time partly charge
the battery every 3 months.

The LED indicator shows the charge

level of the battery when discharging
during use.

When the battery is fully discharged the

product will stop and the LED flashes red.

Discharging status

= More than 20%

= Less than 20%

= Less than 10%

The product has a protective cut out

function that will operate in case of over-

loading or jamming of the brush bar.
The product will stop and the LED
indicator will flash yellow.

Remove any blockage or objects

jamming the brush bar. Clean any hairs

or fibre from the brush bar. Wait until

yellow LED stops flashing, then press

the button to restart the unit.

= Flashing red : battery
fully discharged and
needs recharging.

= Flashing yellow : clean
the brush bar

Care &

4

Maintenance

WARNING: Do not accidentally turn the

unit on while cleaning it.
Each week clean the product with a dry
cloth, plus the chamber in which the Dust
Tray fits. Remove hair and fibre from the
Brush Bar and Edge Wheel.

1 Don’t use abrasive materials to clean
the product or immerse it in water.

2 Don’t pick up liquids or use on wet floors.
3 Don’t use on concrete, Tarmacadam

or other rough surfaces.
4 Don’t pick up pieces of string or fabrics
with the unit.
5 Don’t clean rug tassels or frayed
carpets with the unit.

Brush Bar & Edge
Wheel Removal

The Brush Bar and Edge Wheel can be
removed for cleaning or replacement.

1 Push the latch and un-hook the
Edge Wheel Cover from the front of
the unit.
2 Slide the belt off the end of the Brush
Bar drive gear.
3 Lift the end of the Brush Bar, then
slide out of the unit.
4 The Edge Wheel Brush can be pushed

out of the cover.

5 Remove any hair, fibre and dust from the

Edge Wheel and Brush Bar.

6 Replace the Brush Bar by fitting the shaft

into the bearing in the housing, then
engage the end with the drive gear into the
unit. Note: peg to relocate

into unit.

.

7 Refit the belt onto the drive gear.
8 Hook the Edge Wheel Cover back onto

the unit and push into place until the
latch is securely engaged.

Note: peg
to relocate
into unit.

Product Is Not Working Properly?

1

Empty the Dust Tray.

2

Remove any build-up of hair or fibre from
the Brush Bar and Edge Wheel.

3

If the product does not operate and the
LED indicator flashes RED then recharge
the battery.

4

If the LED is flashing YELLOW clean the
brush bar and remove any blockages.

5

If the Product does not operate and the
LED is off then call the customer helpline

Battery Pack Removal & Replacement

5

At the end of the product’s or battery’s life
the battery should be removed for disposal
and recycling. Only a technically competent
person should undertake battery removal
and replacement.

Follow these steps for battery removal
or replacement:

1 Switch off the product and ensure

the Charger is disconnected.
2 Remove the Telescopic Tubes and
Dust Tray.
3 Turn the unit over, being careful not
to switch the product on.
4 Press the clip to release the
Battery Cover.
5 Carefully lift the battery out, press

the clip and pull the connector To
disconnect the battery (fig a)

6 Remove the protective connector cover

from the new battery.

7 Push the connectors together, ensuring

they are securely fitted. (fig b)

8 Place the battery into the product and

refit the cover. (fig c)

Battery Cover

Clip

Underside of Sweeper

ONLY USE A REPLACEMENT BATTERY AS SUPPLIED BY MANUFACTURER
Replacement batteries, Brush Bars and Edge Wheels can be purchased
through the helpline Tel: [phone] or by visting www.gtechonline.co.uk

If uncertain as to how to replace your battery
pack, we suggest you take your unit to a
reputable small appliance service technician to
have this service performed.

Push clip
to release

WARNING: Never touch the metal contacts

in the connectors with a metal object.

(fig a)

(fig b)

(fig c)