Riccar PRIMAP.CPN, PRIMAP.FSN, PRIMAP.TAP Owner's Manual

Owner’s Manual

Power Team

Canister

Getting Started

Important Safety Instructions ................................................................................. 1

Polarization Instructions ......................................................................................... 2

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings ........................................................... 2

Description of the Vacuum and Standard Accessories .......................................... 3

Assembling the Vacuum

Attaching the Hose to the Vacuum ........................................................................ 4

Attaching the Wand to the Hose ........................................................................... 4

Attaching the Tool Caddy to the Hose .................................................................... 4

Operation

Motor Speed Control ............................................................................................. 5

Carrying the Vacuum ............................................................................................. 5

Power Cord Management ..................................................................................... 5

Storage ................................................................................................................. 5

Attachment Cleaning

Cleaning Tools ....................................................................................................... 6

Adjusting the Suction Power ................................................................................. 7

Wand Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 7

Tandem Air Cleaning Tools .................................................................................... 8

Maintenance and Care

When to Change the Vacuum Bag / Full Bag Indicator .......................................... 9

Replacing the Vacuum Bag ................................................................................... 9

When to Change the Filters ................................................................................... 10

Replacing the HEPA Media Filter ........................................................................... 10

Replacing the Secondary Filter .............................................................................. 10

Power Nozzle Operation and Maintenance

Tandem Air Power Nozzle ..................................................................................... 11-14

Full Size Power Nozzle .......................................................................................... 15-19

Compact Power Nozzle ......................................................................................... 20-22

Problem Solving Guide

Problem Solving .................................................................................................... 23

Visit Riccar Vacuums Online .................................................................................. 23

How to Contact Your Authorized Retailer .............................................................. 23

Key Replacement Parts ......................................................................................... 23

Warranty ................................................................................................................ 24

Owner’s Information .......................................................................................... 25

For Best Performance ...................................................................................... 25

CONTENTS

1

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.

• WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD
OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON
WET SURFACES. This vacuum is intended
for household use only.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.

• Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.

• 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 your
Authorized Retailer for service.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Hold plug when retracting the power cord
to prevent the cord from whipping.

• Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.

• Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that
may reduce air flow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes.

• Do not use without vacuum bag in place.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as gasoline or
use in areas where they may be present.

• Do not attempt to service the unit while
appliance is plugged in.

• Do not use vacuum to pick up water or
any wet materials.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including
the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE

USING THIS APPLIANCE

The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage

caused when the appliance is not used according to the
instructions, or for uses other than those for which it
was intended.

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

IMPORTANT:

2

POLARIZATION INSTRUCTIONS

Power Cord, 2-Wire Polarized Cord

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this product is equipped with a polarized alternating
current line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This plug will fit into
the power outlet only one way. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert the
plug fully into the outlet, try reversing the plug. If the plug should still fail to fit, contact a
qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet. Do not defeat the safety purpose of
the polarized plug.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California

to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

3

DESCRIPTION OF THE VACUUM AND STANDARD ACCESSORIES

1 On/Off Switch

2 Motor Speed Control

3 Full Bag Indicator

4 Bag Compartment Latch

5 Tool Caddy

6 2- n-1 Tool

7 Crevice Tool

8 Suction Relief Dial

9

10

4

5

2

7

8

11

3

1

6

12

14

14

15

16

13

9 Handle Release Button

10 Wand Extension Button

11 Telescopic Wand

12 Soft Sweep Bare Floor Tool with microfiber pad

13 Tool Adapter

14 Wand and Floor Tool Storage (2)

15 Power Cord Catch

16 Carry Handle

4

ASSEMBLING THE VACUUM

Attaching the Hose to the Vacuum

NOTE: Do not plug in the vacuum until it

is completely assembled.

Push the hose inlet into the canister body
until it clicks into place. (Fig. 1)

To remove the hose from the canister body,
press the buttons on the hose inlet and pull
it away from the canister (Fig. 1).

Attaching the Tool Caddy to the Hose

Attach the tool caddy to the hose by
lifting up on the tool clip and sliding
the tool caddy down until it clicks into
place. Attach any of the cleaning tools
to the caddy (Fig. 3).

Attaching the Wand to the Hose

Push the hose handle into the top of
the wand until it clicks into place (Fig. 2).

Fig 1.

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

5

OPERATION

Motor Speed Control

Slide to increase or decrease the power
of the motor (Fig. 1).

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

Fig. 4

Carrying the Vacuum

To safely transport your vacuum, especially
when carrying the vacuum up and down
stairs, use the Carry Handle located at the
top of the bag compartment (Fig. 2).

Power Cord Management

Pull the cord out of the vacuum to the
desired length. Do not pull the cord out
past the yellow safety tape.

Insert the cord into the cord catch to lock it
into place (Fig. 3).

To retract the cord, remove it from the cord
catch and tug on the cord until it retracts
into the vacuum.

Storage

The tab on the end of the wand or
the neck of the floor tool can be inserted
into either groove on the back or on
the bottom of the canister for easy storage
(Fig. 4).

6

ATTACHMENT CLEANING

Insert here for
Dusting Brush

Insert here for
Upholstery Tool

Cleaning Tools

Your vacuum is equipped with a 2-n-1 (dusting
brush/upholstery) tool, crevice tool and Soft Sweep
floor tool.

Attach any of the cleaning tools to the end of the
telescopic wand or the hose handle.

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

Fig. 1

Crevice Tool

Ideal for tight places like between seat cushions or
corners (Fig. 2).

Soft Sweep Bare Floor Tool with Microfiber Pad

Cleans and polishes tile, hard wood and
linoleum floors (Fig. 3).

2-n-1 Tool

Convert from a dusting brush to an upholstery tool
by inserting the hose handle or wand end into the
indicated openings (Fig. 1).

7

ATTACHMENT CLEANING

Adjusting the Suction Power for Tool Cleaning

Full suction power may be too strong for some cleaning situations. For example, reduced
suction power would be appropriate for cleaning sheer curtains.

On the hose handle, locate the Suction Relief Dial and rotate it open. This reduces the
suction power coming through the hose. Rotate the dial closed (Fig. 1) when finished to
restore full suction power.

Wand Cleaning

Extend the wand by pushing the wand extension button and pushing the wand outward to
the desired length (Fig. 2).

Disconnect the wand from the hose handle by pressing the Handle Release Button (Fig. 3).

Tools Adapter

Attach the adapter to the end of the wand to use other cleaning tools not included with
this vacuum (Fig. 4).

Fig. 1

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

Fig. 4