Sebo Felix Premium,Kombi Owner's Manual

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OWNER’S MANUAL

For Household Use Only

FELIX PREMIUM

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Technical Details 2
Important Safety Instructions 3
Special SEBO FELIX Product Features 4

Felix Flexibility 4
Bag Full or Clog Warning – Auto Shut-Off 4
S-Class Filtration 5
ET Power Head Features 5
Power Head Brush Obstruction Light - Auto Shut-Off 5
Power Head Incorrect Height Setting or Brush Deterioration Light 5

SEBO DISCO Floor Polisher 6
Optional Attachments, Accessories, Bags and Filters 6
Identification of Parts 7

Standard Attachments 7
Power Heads and Floor Tools 7

Assembly 7
Operating Instructions 7

Starting the Machine 8
Operating the Machine 8
Using the Hose Handle & Attachments 8
Detachable Suction Unit 8

Additional Operating Instructions for FELIX Premium with Power Head 9

Operating with the Power Head 9
The Brush Height Adjustment Feature 9
Indicator Lights 9

Power Head Maintenance 10

Removing the Brush Roller 10
Cleaning the Brush Roller 10

Use and Maintenance of Floor Tools and Brushes 10

The Premium Parquet Brush 10
The Kombi Nozzle 10

Vacuum Maintenance 11

Changing the Filter Bag 11
Changing the Motor Protection/Carbon Filter 11
Changing the Exhaust Filter 11

Clog Removal 12

Clogs in the Hose 12
Clogs in the Swivel Neck 12

Clog Removal in the Power Head 12

Clogs in the Airflow Pathway 12
Clogs in the Swivel Neck 12

Trouble-Shooting Guide 13
Additional Trouble-Shooting Guide for Power Heads 14
Ice Blue Premium/Kombi - Bag Housing with Handle Schematic and Part Numbers 15
Ice Blue Premium - 12” Power Head (ET-1) Schematic and Part Numbers 16
Ice Blue Premium- 15” Power Head (ET-2) Schematic and Part Numbers 17
Fun Premium/Kombi - Bag Housing with Handle Schematic and Part Numbers 18
Fun Premium - 12” Power Head (ET-1) Schematic and Part Numbers 19
Classic Premium/Kombi - Bag Housing with Handle Schematic and Part Numbers 20
Classic Premium - 12” Power Head (ET-1) Schematic and Part Numbers 21
Warranty 22
How To Contact SEBO 22

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Vacuum motor 1300 Watts
Water lift (at motor) 90 inches
Airflow (at motor) 102 CFM
Filter bag capacity .92 gallon
Sound level 68 dBA
Body weight (depending on
the attachment) 9.9 - 15.8 lbs
Motor protection thermal cut-out
Cord length 32 feet
Range 34.5 feet

Technical details may be subject to change.

TECHNICAL DETAILS - VACUUM

ET-1 ET-2

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

electronic overload electronic overload
protection protection

Technical details may be subject to change.

TECHNICAL DETAILS - POWER HEADS

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 plug in if power switch is in the “ON” position.

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

10. Always carry the vacuum over steps and sills.

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

12. 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.

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

14. Do not remove any screws from vacuum.

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

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

17. Turn off all machine controls before unplugging.

18. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

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

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

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

22. Use only original SEBO replacement parts.

23. Do not use vacuum as a step.

24. Do not use the handle assembly (5), which inserts into the
top of the filter bag housing, to carry the machine. The
carrying handle is located on the side of the machine.

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

26. While the vacuum is in use, the power cord should be
unwound from the cable reel at least two thirds of its length.

27. 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. Do not touch the brush roller while the machine
is plugged in.

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

29. 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!
Turn off the machine and unplug it before trouble shooting.
Check the vacuum for air blockages or mechanical failures
before switching on.

30. 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

31. Any other servicing should be performed by an authorized
service representative.

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

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

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

35. 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 FELIX PRODUCT FEATURES

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The SEBO FELIX is equipped with many extras that will make your
life easier! The unique design of the FELIX offers flexibility and ease
of use:

Detachable Suction Unit - When detached
from the power head or floor tool, the
FELIX transforms itself into a lightweight,
powerful suction unit which can be carried
around using its comforta ble carrying
handle, or add the optional shoulder strap.
Ideal for cleaning stairs, car interiors or
upholstery.

Turning swivel neck – superb maneuver­ability - The swivel neck of the FELIX gives

90º vertical and 180º horizontal movement,
providing superb maneuverability for easy
cleaning around and under obstacles.

Flat and flexible - With its
6-inch profile and flat-to­the-floor design, the SEBO
FELIX makes cleaning
under furniture and hard­to-reach places easy.

Instant-use Suction Hose -

The integrated
hose handle is always ready. Just pull it
out and use it to clean hard-to-reach cor­ners, edges and crevices. It is ideal for
cleaning stairs. Choose from a range of
optional SEBO attachments (shown on
page 6) that can be fitted to the hose han­dle. The dusting brush shown here is an
optional attachment.

Bag Full or Clog Warning Light – Auto
Shut-Off - If the vacuum’s air flow pathway

becomes restricted due to a full bag or the
existence of a clog, the orange “BAG FULL
OR CLOG” indicator will display. 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 (to remove a clog, refer to the Clog Removal
section on page 12). After approximately 30 minutes, the motor will
have cooled and the vacuum can be restarted. If the airflow is still
restricted, the “BAG FULL OR CLOG” indicator will again display
and the machine will shut off.

Telescopic Handle – The FELIX features
a unique three-level adjustable handle ­perfect for compact storage, easy carry­ing and variable user height require­ments

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Variable Suction Control on Handle – The vacu­um’s suction power can be adjusted from 0 to 1300
watts by a slider switch conveniently located on the
handle.

Two Full-Size On-Board Tools and Parquet
Brush or Kombi Nozzle – The vacuum

comes standard with a crevice tool and
upholstery nozzle which are conveniently
stored on the vacuum. Also included with the
FELIX Premium is the Parquet Brush for
gently cleaning hard floors. It is lightweight
with soft bristles, so it glides gently over
floors. The FELIX Kombi comes standard
with the crevice tool, the upholstery nozzle
and the Kombi nozzle. Many optional acces­sories are also available.

Large Operating Range and Quick Release
Cable – Just turn the hook to release the

cable, and with 32 feet of cable, you don't
have to stop working to find another outlet.

Polish your Hard Floors - The FELIX
Premium and FELIX Kombi vacuums can
morph into a hard floor polisher by adding
an optional SEBO DISCO head. See page 6
for more information about the DISCO pol­isher.

Effective Pet Hair Removal – All SEBO
vacuums easily remove pet hair.

Remarkably Quiet Operation - Intelligent design and high­quality motors combine to provide amazingly quiet vacuums.

Premium Parquet Brush

Kombi Nozzle

SEBO FELIX PRODUCT FEATURES

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ET Power Heads - Designed for All Floor
Surfaces.

Deep clean your carpet with a SEBO ET
power head. SEBO power heads are virtual­ly maintenance free, and their electronic
overload protection feature extends belt life
by automatically shutting off power if a
brush roller jams. These powe r heads
deliver cleaning f lexibi lity because thei r
brush action aggressively cleans carpeting,
and the brush may be switched off to clean
hard floors and delicate rugs. The steering
ability of the swivel necks help to easily
clean around obstacles, and their L-shaped
heads provide maneuverability around fur­niture and under cabinets. They also have
brush height and brush wear warning lights.

Cleaning Dimensions – The ET-1 power head is 12 inches wide,
with a cleaning with of 10

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⁄2 inches, and the ET-2 is 143⁄4 inch-

es wide, with a 13-inch cleaning width.

Brushless Cleaning Capability – The ET-1 or ET-2 power
heads can provide gentle, brushless cleaning of delicate rugs
or hard floors because the brush roller may be switched off,
but suction will continue.

Brush Obstruction Light & Auto Shut Off –

If an obstruction becomes jammed in the
brush roller, a warning light will quickly
flash, the brush roller will immediately 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 amber light
will turn on.

This prevents the belt from breaking and protects

the motor from damage.

Incorrect Height Setting or Brush Deterio­ration Light – To ensure optimum cleaning

at all times, a 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.

Four-level Manual Brush Height Adjustment – The brush
height can be adjusted up or down for optimum cleaning.

Easy brush change - No need to find the
toolbox - fast and easy removal of the brush
roller makes it convenient to clean or
change worn out brushes. The double helix
design of the brush also gives superb brush
action.

Both Carpet and Hard Floor Cleaning – With a power brush to
clean carpets and a parquet nozzle to clean hard floors, the
FELIX Premium provides all the flexibility needed to care for a
variety of floor surfaces.

SEBO Vacuums Save Money! – SEBO vacuums are the highest
quality machines available. In fact, if properly maintained,
SEBO vacuums can save ordinary residential users hundreds of
dollars by providing excellent performance for ten to fifteen
years or more. Typical vacuums perform poorly and usually do
not last beyond two years. So, in the long run, SEBO vacuums
cost less money than the five to six other vacuums purchased
during that time period.

Outstanding Warranty Coverage – SEBO is confident about the
quality of all its vacuums. Therefore, all models include a five­year warranty on the motor and all non-wear parts.

Liberation from Bagless! SEBO Bags are
Hygienic – The three-layer filter bag is an

integral part of SEBO’s filtration system
because it effectively contains nearly all dirt
captured by the vacuum. SEBO bags can be
sealed when full, so no dust can escape into
the air during disposal. In contrast, a lot of
dust becomes airborne when emptying the dirt containers of
bagless vacuums, and their micro filters quickly clog and must
be replaced often, or a loss of suction will occur. Bagless vacu­um micro filters are expensive, usually costing much more than
SEBO’s filter bags.

Micro Filters are Inexpensive and Easy to Change – Unlike
most other vacuums, SEBO’s replacement micro filters are rea­sonably priced and can be easily changed in seconds, without
any tools. And the micro filters last a long time before replace­ments are necessary because nearly all dust particles and
debris are first captured by the three-layer filter bags.

Anti-allergy Hospital-grade, S-class
Filtration –

Certified by leading Allergy
foundations in Europe, the FELIX vacuum
provides the user with S-Class filtration of

99.9% of particles to 0.3 microns. This is
accomplished by the SEBO three-step fil­tration system. First, the three-layer full­size filter bag (A) collects the vast major­ity of the debris. Then, the remainder of
the particles are collected by the motor
protection/carbon filter (B) which is posi­tioned underneath the filter bag. Finally,
the electrostatic exhaust filter (C) cleans
the exhaust air that the vacuum emits.
With 250 square inches of surface, the
exhaust filter absorbs even the smallest
particles. SEBO’s unwavering attention to
the complete sealing of the machine
ensures no dirt escapes around the fil­ters. If the filters are changed regularly
(every 10-20 bags), the FELIX is perfect
for allergy or asthma sufferers.

SEBO DISCO FLOOR POLISHER - OPTIONAL FOR THE FELIX

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In addition to the standard on-board tools, a variety of optional
attachments are available. The 9-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-of­reach areas.

The Dusting Brush, Straight Tube and Extension Hose

are available as a 3-piece attachment kit.

Another popular attach-

ment is the hand-held Turbo Brush with an

air driven rotating

brush

for removing pet hair from upholstery and stairs.

Motor Protection/

Carbon Filters

Part #7012/7185ER

Exhaust Filter

Fun - Part #7095ER01
IceBlue - Part #7095ER02
Classic - Part #7095ER03

Onyx - Part #7095ER04

9-foot Extension Hose

Part #1495AM

20-inch Extension Tube

Part #1084HG

Filter Bags (10)

Part #7029AM

3-piece Attachment Kit

Part #1998AM

See page 10 for more information on the Premium Parquet
Brush and Kombi Nozzle.

SEBO filter bags can be purchased in boxes of ten and filters are
sold as a set. 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

Polish your hard floor with a SEBO DISCO Ultra-High-Speed floor polisher!

The SEBO DISCO (13” wide, 113⁄4” polishing width) – It’s never been easier to make hard floors shine! The SEBO DISCO floor pol-
isher can both vacuum and polish, for a super-gloss finish. It can be attached to the FELIX uprights or to the AIRBELT canisters. Its
suction removes fine dust (dust from fully dried floor polishing product) during polishing, and the 2,000 rpm disc speed will create
a high-gloss shine for a fantastic hard floor finish.

DISCO FEATURES:

SEBO floor pad - Brilliance at work. The

SEBO floor pad has been developed to
achieve the optimum polished finish on all
suitable surfaces. In addition, the floor pad
is easy to change and maintain.

Automatic height adjustment - Every hard
floor is different. The SEBO DISCO adjusts

the floor pad automatically to different floor
conditions. The torque of the rotating floor
pad is constantly measured for best adjust­ment. A vacuum seal around the base of the
polisher ensures that even the finest dust gets drawn into the
intake flow.

Automatic shut off - Intelligent safety. The
SEBO DISCO is a smart machine. The green
LED light indicates that the SEBO DISCO is
operational and everything is ok. The red
LED light comes on if the machine has shut
down for safety reasons, for example if there is a blockage

A Soft Bumper - Care everywhere. Every
room has obstructions. That is why the
SEBO DISCO has a soft bumper. Furniture
and walls are protected against scratches
and marking.

A highly maneuverable swivel neck and
three castor design - glides over the floor.

Three high quality castors support the
SEBO DISCO. At the rear are two 360° flex­ible castors which are fixed on a solid steel
shaft. A castor in the middle helps the
SEBO DISCO to stay on the right track.
Working with the flex neck, they give the
SEBO DISCO its supreme maneuverability.
The castors are rubberized to prevent skid­ding and to protect the floor.

Immediate retention of polishing dust by
the suction unit.

Reinforced drive disc that provides optimal
floor contact and a speed of 2,000 rpm.

Dusting Brush

Part # #1387DG

Wall & Floor Brush

Part #1325HG

Flat Upholstery Nozzle

Part #1090HG

Hand-held Turbo

Brush

Part #6179DA

Radiator Brush

Part #1496DG

Kombi Nozzle

Part #7240DG Fun #7240VO

Classic #7240SR

Premium Parquet Brush

Part #7200DG

SEBO DISCO

Orange

Part #9431AM

SEBO DISCO

White

Part #9430AM

SEBO DISCO

Black

Part #9433AM

Shoulder Strap

Part #7158

IDENTIFICATION OF PARTS

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Place the power head (16, 28) or floor tool (29, 30) on the floor with the
swivel neck (20) upright. Hold the vacuum vertically and Insert the suction
opening of the vacuum into the swivel neck of the head or tool. Push firm­ly and evenly downward until the tool release button (14) snaps into the
locked position - see figure 1.

Insert the black end of the hose (6) into the connection on the filter cover
(8)- see figure 2a. Insert the hose handle (19) into the suction opening (18)
on the side of the vacuum - see figure 2b. Press the hose into place on the
side of the machine.

Install the attachment clip (21) to the handle assembly (5) using the includ­ed screw. Insert the crevice nozzle and upholstery nozzle into the clip - see
figure 3.

Standard Attachments

21. Attachment clip

22. Crevice Nozzle

23. Upholstery Nozzle

NOTE: All illustrations shown in this manual represent the FELIX Premium model except
where part numbers and instructions are different for each model.

Power Heads

16. ET-1 Power head, Standard on
Premium, optional for Kombi.
White, orange or ivory

28. ET-2 Power head, Standard on ICE
Blue 2, optional for Ice Blue
Kombi. White

Floor Tools

29. Premium Parquet Brush, standard
on Premium, optional for Kombi.
Dark gray, orange or ivory

30. Kombi Nozzle, standard on Kombi,
optional for Premium. Dark gray,
orange or ivory

1. Handle grip

2. Upper cable hook

3. On/Off switch, suction control slider

4. Power cable

5. Handle Assembly

6. Hose

7. Bag full indicator

8. Filter bag cover

9. Filter bag housing

10. Filter bag housing release latch

11. Carrying handle

12. Exhaust filter

13. Filter retaining rings

14. Tool release button

15. Foot pedal

16. Power head

17. Cable hook

18. Suction opening

19. Hose handle

20. Swivel neck

ASSEMBLY

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23

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R

29

30

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Figure 3

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