Sebo ACCLAIM 12,ACCLAIM 15 Owner's Manual

ACCLAIM 12 AND ACCLAIM 15 by SEBO
POWERHEADS

OWNER’S MANUAL

For Household Use Only

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Technical Details 2
Identification of Parts 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Acclaim Powerhead Product Features 4
Operating Instructions 5

Operating the Powerhead 5
The Brush Height Adjustment Feature 5
Indicator Lights 5

Maintenance 6

Changing the Brush Rollers 6
Cleaning the Brush Rollers 6

Clog Removal 6

Clogs in the Airflow Pathway 6
Clogs in the Swivel Neck 6

Trouble-Shooting Guide 7
Acclaim 12 Powerhead Schematic and Part Numbers 8
Acclaim 15 Powerhead Schematic and Part Numbers 9
Warranty Information 10

TECHNICAL DETAILS

Acclaim 12 Acclaim 15
Brush motor 175 Watts, 1.6 Amps 200 Watts, 1.8 Amps
Width 12 in. 15 in.
Weight 5.4 lbs. 5.7 lbs.
Brush roller Replaceable Replaceable
Brush drive Toothed belt with electronic Toothed belt with electronic

overload protection overload protection

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

1. Powerhead

2. Brush height adjustment

3. Swivel neck

4. Connection plug

5. Brush indicator light

6. Brush on/off switch and power light
(not available on all models)

7. Brush roller end cap

8. Foot Pedal

9. Telescopic Tube release button

10. Brush roller release button

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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

1. Do not leave Powerhead while plugged in. Unplug when
not in use and before servicing.

2. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

3. Do not use near small children or pets. Do not allow to
be used as a toy. Use of this product by children should
always be supervised by an adult.

4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer-recommended attachments.

5. If Powerhead is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water,
take it to a H-P Products authorized service center.

6. Do not plug in if switch is in the ON position.

7. Always carry the Powerhead over steps and sills.

8. Do not handle Powerhead with wet hands.

9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use machine
with any openings blocked. Keep openings free of lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air flow.

10. Do not remove any screws from Powerhead.

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

15. Maintenance and repairs must be done by qualified
personnel.

16. Use only original Acclaim by SEBO replacement parts.

17. Do not use Powerhead as a step.

18. Do not leave Powerhead standing in one place with
machine turned on.

19. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body
away from Powerhead openings and moving parts. Do
not place fingers or other body parts under Powerhead
unless it is unplugged.

20. Do not place the Powerhead over rug edges or fringe.

21. The brush motor has a manual reset electronic protec­ tor. If the brush roller is jammed, the Powerhead will
shut down automatically. Turn the Powerhead off and
unplug it before removing the obstruction. Once the
obstruction is removed you may plug it in and turn on
the Powerhead.

22. Store the Powerhead in a dry place at room temperature.

24. Do not connect Powerhead to a malfunctioning or
damaged vacuum cleaner, central vac adapter or
central vac system.

12. Turn off all machine controls before storing.

13. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

14. Machines can cause a fire when operated near
flammable vapors or materials. Do not operate this
Powerhead near flammable fluids, dust or vapors or
vacuum up flammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline.

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