Sebo AIRBELT E Owner's Manual

OWNER’S MANUAL

For Household Use Only

Technical Details 2
How To Contact SEBO 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Special AIRBELT E Product Features 4
AIRBELT E1 Kombi & E2 Turbo Features 4
AIRBELT E3 Premium Features 5
Optional Attachments, Accessories, Bags and Filters 5
Standard Features of All SEBO Vacuums 6
Identification of Parts 7

Standard Attachments 7
Brushes and Heads 7

Assembly 7
Operating Instructions 8

Starting the Machine 8
Suction Control 8
Operating the Machine 8

Additional Operating Instructions for E3 Premium with Power Head 9

Starting the Machine and Suction Control 9
Operating the Machine 9
Using the Telescopic Tube, Hose & Attachments 10

Use and Maintenance of Brushes and Heads 10

The Parquet Brush 10
The Kombi Nozzle 10
The Turbo Nozzle 10

Vacuum Maintenance 11

Changing the Filter Bag 11
Changing the Pre-motor Filter 11
Changing the Exhaust Microfilter 11
Changing the AIRBELT 12

Clog Removal 13

Clogs in the Head or Brush 13
Clogs in the Telescopic Tube 13
Clogs in the Hose 13
Clogs in Entrance to Filter Bag 13

Trouble-Shooting Guide 14
AIRBELT E1 Kombi & E2 Turbo Schematic and Part Numbers 15
AIRBELT E3 Premium Schematic and Part Numbers 16

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Vacuum motor 1200 watts
Filter bag capacity .8 gallons
Body weight 11.4 lbs
Motor protection Thermal cut-out
Cord length 25 feet
Range 37 feet

Technical details may be subject to change.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TECHNICAL DETAILS

To contact SEBO in the United States of America:

SEBO America, LLC
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.sebo.us

To contact SEBO in Canada:

Floor Care Equipment, Ltd.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Website: www.sebocanada.ca

HOW TO CONTACT SEBO

For Warranty coverage information please refer to your Warranty Card included with your SEBO vacuum cleaner.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

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1. Do not leave vacuum while plugged in. Unplug from
outlet 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. Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If vacuum is not
working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a SEBO service
center.

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

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

8. Do not use outlets above counters to plug in vacuum –
damage to items in the surrounding area could occur.

9. Always carry the vacuum over steps and sills.

10. Do not handle plug or vacuum handle with wet hands.

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

12. Do not re-use filter bags or wash the filters.

13. Do not remove any screws from vacuum.

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

15. Do not use vacuum without filter bag and/or filters in place.

16. Turn off all machine controls before unplugging.

17. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

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

19. Machines can cause a fire when operated near flammable
vapors or materials. Do not operate this vacuum near
flammable fluids, dust or vapors.

20. Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized
personnel.

21. Use only original SEBO replacement parts.

22. Do not use vacuum as a step.

23. If vacuum is used on plush carpet or carpet with thick
padding, do not leave machine standing in one place with
machine turned on.

24. While the vacuum is in use, the power cord should be
unwound from the cable reel at least two thirds of its length.
Hold plug when rewinding onto the cord reel. Do not allow
plug to whip while rewinding.

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

26. Do not place the power head over rug or carpet edges.

27. The vacuum has a manual reset thermal protector. The
protector is reset by switching off the vacuum. The thermal
protector needs some time to cool down after switching off!
Check the vacuum for air blockages or mechanical failures
before switching on.

28. Store the vacuum in a dry place at room temperature. When
the vacuum is not in use, you should rewind the cord onto
the cord reel

29. The E3 hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if
damaged, cut, or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

30. Always unplug vacuum before connecting or disconnecting
either hose or power head.

31. Use a SEBO power head only in combination with a SEBO
vacuum cleaner.

32. Do not connect power head to a malfunctioning or damaged
vacuum.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions must always be followed.

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this vacuum cleaner 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. Connect only to the outlet type specified on the serial number plate underneath the machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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

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SEBO AIRBELT E PRODUCT FEATURES

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Bag Full or Clog Indicator & Auto Shut Off –

The warning indicator will show orange and
the machine will automatically shut off
when it senses a full bag, a clog in the air­flow pathway, or an excessively dirty micro
filter.

If the vacuum’s airflow pathway

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ecomes restricted due to a full bag or the existence of a clog, the
warning indicator located on the top of the canister will show
orange. If the user ignores this warning, the suction motor will
heat up due to the lack of cooling provided by the airflow. Once the
motor reaches a certain temperature it will shut off to protect
itself from damage. The user should turn the switch off, unplug
the machine and immediately insert a new bag or remove the clog
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to remove a clog, refer to the Clog Removal section on page 13).

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fter approximately 30 minutes, the motor will have cooled and
the vacuum can be restarted. If the airflow is still restricted, the
indicator will again show orange and the machine will shut off.
This feature prevents damage to the motor due to overheating.

Shock Absorber Provides Furniture and
Wall Protection – The patented “AIRBELT”

bumper that surrounds the E canisters acts
as a protective barrier. The soft foam
bumper with its durable cover protects fur­niture, walls and the vacuum itself from
damage during use. The bumper also dif­fuses exhaust air, which contributes to its ultra-quiet perform­ance.

Large Operating Range – A 37-foot operating range saves time
because it minimizes the number of electrical outlets needed
during use.

Quick-release Connections – The AIRBELT E models allow for
quick and convenient connection of telescopic tubes, power
brush heads, accessory cleaning heads and on-board tools.

Comfortable Ergonomic Handle – The AIRBELT handles are
ergonomically designed and positioned to reduce wrist and
arm fatigue. For extra comfort, an additional swivel is built into
the handle-to-hose connection.

Mid-sized Canister Vacuum – The AIRBELT
E models are considered mid-size canister
vacuums, which means they are smaller,
more compact machines that offer three
full-size on-board tools and a large filter
bag with a capacity of .8 gallons. The large
capacity filter bag is economical because
fewer bag changes are needed. An indicator
window turns orange when the filter bag
needs to be replaced, and closing its built­in hygiene cap prevents dust from escaping
during bag removal and disposal.

Three Protective, Rubber-coated Wheels,
mounted on steel axles – The superb rub-

ber-coated castor-wheels glide easily and
gently over all floor types, providing excep­tional maneuverability and protection of
floor surfaces.

Flat-to-the-floor 3-1/2” Profile – A low cleaning-head profile
makes reaching under furniture and beds easy!

The SEBO AIRBELT E1 Kombi and E2 Turbo are straight­suction vacuums. As a result, they differ from the AIRBELT E3
Premium in the following two ways:

Variable Power Control on Canister Body –

Because the AIRBELT E1 Kombi and E2
Turbo do not have an electrified hose and
telescopic tube, the variable power control
switch is located on the canister body, not
the handle.

Can Not Use a Power Brush – The AIRBELT E1 Kombi and E2
Turbo do not have an electrified telescopic tube and hose;
therefore, they do not accommodate an electrified power head.
Instead, the E1 Kombi model comes standard with a Kombi
Nozzle for rugs and carpets and the E2 Turbo comes standard
with a Turbo Nozzle, an air-driven brush head for cleaning rugs
and carpet and a Parquet Brush for cleaning hard floors.

Turbo Nozzle

Parquet Brush

AIRBELT E1 Kombi and E2 Turbo

Kombi Nozzle

The E1 Kombi Arctic White comes standard with the

Kombi Nozzle.

The E2 Turbo Dark Blue comes standard with the

Turbo Nozzle and the Parquet brush.

Dusting Brush

Crevice Nozzle

Upholstery Nozzle

Convenient Parking and Storage Aids – After the work is done,
the suction hose with telescopic tube and parquet brush, turbo
head or Kombi Nozzle can be firmly stored on the canister’s
underside or backside housing.

Three Full-size On-board Tools – The vacuum comes standard
with a crevice tool, dusting brush and upholstery nozzle. The
dusting brush is mounted on the telescopic tube, and the
crevice and upholstery nozzles are on the canister. Many
optional accessories are also available.

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Designed for All Floor Surfaces. AIRBELT E3 Premium:

The AIRBELT E3 has an electrified hose and telescopic tube
designed to accommodate the commercial-quality ET-1 power
head. The ET-1 power head is designed to provide thorough
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rushing for optimal cleaning of carpets.

Both Carpet and Hard Floor Cleaning – With a power brush to
clean carpets and a parquet brush to clean hard floors, the
AIRBELT E3 provides all the flexibility needed to care for a vari­ety of floor surfaces. The parquet brush comes standard.

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igh-quality Telescopic Tube and Hose – On the E3, the power

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ord is built inside the telescopic tube and suction hose. This

eliminates unsightly external wires and enables unobstructed
and convenient handle height adjustment.

Variable Power Control on Handle – The
vacuum’s suction power can be adjusted
from 0 to 1,200 watts by a slider switch con­veniently located on the handle.

Powerful Vacuum Motors Provide Excellent Cleaning – The
canister suction motor is 1,200 watts, and the power head
motor is 175 watts (ET-1), for a total of 1,375 watts.

AIRBELT E3 Premium

The SEBO ET-1 (12” wide, 101⁄2” cleaning
width) – This power head delivers cleaning

flexibility because its brush action aggres­sively cleans carpeting, and the brush may
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e switched off to clean hard floors and

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elicate rugs. The steering ability of the
swivel neck helps to easily clean around obstacles, and its L­shaped head provides maneuverability around furniture and
under cabinets. It also has brush height and brush wear warn­ing lights.

Brush Obstruction Light & Auto Shut Off –

If an obstruction becomes jammed in the
brush roller, a red brush-warning light will
quickly flash, the brush roller will immedi­a

tely stop spinning and the vacuum will
shut off.

The user should turn the power
switch off, unplug the machine, and immedi­ately remove the obstruction. If the user restarts the machine
without removing the obstruction, the power head will again shut
off and the red light will flash.

This prevents the belt from

breaking and protects the motor and carpet from damage.

Incorrect Height Setting or Brush
Deterioration Light – To ensure optimum

cleaning at all times, a red brush-warning
light will illuminate, to indicate when the
brush height is set too high for effective
cleaning or when the brush roller should be
replaced due to excessive wear.

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In addition to the standard on-board tools, a variety of optional
attachments are available. The nine-foot extension hose
(extends suction hoses) and the 20-inch extension tube are very
popular because they create useful tools for cleaning stairs and
out-of-reach areas. These two items are sold separately or as
part of multiple item attachment kits. Another popular attach­ment is the hand held turbo brush for removing pet hair from
upholstery.

20-inch Extension Tube

Part #1084GS

9-foot Extension Hose

Part #1495AM

E Filter Bags

Part #8300AM

SEBO filter bags can be purchased in boxes of eight and filters
are sold separately. Also, bags and filters can be purchased
together in model-specific kits called “Service Boxes.” SEBO
bags, filters and accessories are reasonably priced and widely
available.

To create a fresh scent while vacuuming, “SEBO FRESH” is
available. To use, deposit a scented stick in the filter bag.

SEBO FRESH

Part #0496AM

OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS, ACCESSORIES, BAGS & FILTERS

Kombi Nozzle

Part #7260GS

Flat Upholstery

Nozzle

Part #1090GS

Hand-held Turbo

Brush

Part #6179GS

Radiator Brush

Part #1496GS

Premium Parquet Nozzle

Part #7200GS

Turbo Nozzle
Part #6780GS

AIRBELT

E1 Kombi, E2 Turbo,

E3 Arctic White and

Red: Part #

8221AM01

E3 Black: Part

#

8221AM07

E Filter Box

includes a pre-motor

filter and an exhaust

microfilter

Part #8322AM

Parquet Brush

Part #6391DA

Wall & Floor Brush

Part #1325GS

Vario Kombi

Part #1397GS

Standard Brush

Part #8118ER