Vax Air Lift Steerable UCPMSHV1, Air Lift Steerable UCPESHV1, Air Lift Steerable, Air Lift Steerable UCSUSHV1, Air Lift Steerable UCUESHV1 Let's Get Started

AirTMLift

STEERABLE

POWERFUL UPRIGHT
WITH LIFT OUT CYLINDER

LET’S GET STARTED.

UCPESHV1
UCPMSHV1
UCUESHV1
UCSUSHV1

Let’s talk safety

Basic
safety
precautions

Don’ts

This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use.

• This vacuum cleaner can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the vacuum cleaner in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the vacuum cleaner.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.

• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged
or left outdoors.

• Don’t run over the power cord or use the vacuum cleaner if the
power cord or plug is damaged. If the power cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or
similarly qualied persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Don’t handle the plug or use the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

• Don’t pull or carry the vacuum cleaner by the power cord.
Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around
corners, sharp edges or close a door over the power cord.
Don’t unplug the vacuum cleaner by pulling on the power cord.

Do’s

• Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the plug from the mains socket.

• Always keep the power cord away from the brushes
during use. After use always wrap the power cord around
the cord hooks provided.

• Always make sure both the pre-motor/post-motor lters
are in place before use.

• Hold the lift out cylinder by the carry handle at all times when
the lift out cylinder is detached for stair and above oor cleaning.

• Always make sure the brushbar is set to hard oor when using
the hose and accessories or when using on the stairs. Take extra
care when positioning the vacuum cleaner on the stairs.

• Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the hose and accessories.

• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces and keep the area
you’re cleaning well lit.

• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing away from moving parts and openings
whilst using the vacuum cleaner.

• Only Vax recommended tools should be used with the vacuum cleaner, use of
non-branded Vax accessories/tools will invalidate your warranty.

• Unplug and switch o the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance
or troubleshooting checks. If the brushbar has been obstructed, the brush
bar motor protection sensor may have been activated. The brushbar will
stop and the light on the oorhead will illuminate red.

• Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc.

• Don’t vacuum up any ammable or combustible materials (lighter uid, petrol,

kerosene etc) or use the vacuum cleaner in an area with explosive vapours
or liquid.

• Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking hot burning

items or use in an area where there may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach,
and ammonia drain cleaner).

• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage

to the vacuum cleaner, remove blockages only as instructed in this guide.

• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner with incorrect voltage as this may result in

damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.

• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may aect the airow/

suction.

• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse. Always protect

the power cable from heated surfaces and open ames.

• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords

may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it can
be a trip hazard.

• Always check the oorhead and accessories are free from damage, dirt and

debris before use.

• Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area. If the lters have been cleaned

as per user the guide instructions ensure they are thoroughly dry before
storing away.

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY
AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.

Thank you for buying this AirTM Lift Steerable.

Taking care of your carpets and hard oors

TM

The Air
as eective and ecient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out
of your machine.

Maintaining your carpets and hard oor will ensure they keep their appearance for longer.
You’ve chosen the carpets and hard oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you
take good care of them.

Taking care of your Air

Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always
ready when you are to tackle your carpets and hard oors.

Lift Steerable is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly,

TM

Lift Steerable

We’re here if you need us

Instead of taking me back to the shop,
simply visit our online support:

vax.co.uk/support

Still need to get in touch?

Our UK based Customer Care Team are here to support you.
For help with assembly, operational or performance problems, or buying and tting new accessories,
you can nd all our contact details at vax.co.uk/contact

This user guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

Contents

Let’s talk safety

AirTM Lift Steerable Pet

Included with all models

3-in-1 Tool
(Crevice, Dusting
and Upholstery Tool)

Getting to know your machine

Getting started

Using your machine

Taking care of your machine

Let’s talk technical

What to do if it goes wrong

Getting in touch

Accessories

TurboTool

Hard Floor Adaptor

AirTM Lift Steerable Pet Max

As per AirTM Lift Steerable Pet, plus

Fur ‘n’ Flu Tool

AirTM Lift Steerable Pet Pro

As per AirTM Lift Steerable Pet
(but excludes 3-in-1 tool), plus

2-in-1 Crevice Tool
and Dusting Brush

Flat Upholstery Tool

AirTM Lift Steerable Advance

As per AirTM Lift Steerable Pet, plus

Notes

Initial Setup for normal operation

1. Use the base accessories.
– Shortest hose.
– Extension tube set to shortest practicable length.

2. Clean lters installed.

3. Dust receptacle empty.

4. All Bleeds must be closed.

5. Floorheads/tools set to Carpet Mode for carpet cleaning.

6. Floorheads/tools set to Hard oor Mode for hard oor cleaning.

Mattress Tool

Fur ‘n’ Flu Tool

Soft Dusting Brush

High Angle Tool

Handle

Getting to know your machine

Hose to handle
connection

Hose cord hook

Dirt container
release button

Cylinder lift-out button

Carry handle

Dirt container lid release clip

Separator

Hose

Dirt release button (hidden)

Hose end clip

Lower hose

Brushbar indicator light

Air vent

Extension tube

Power On/O button

Brushbar On/O button

Quick release
cord hook

3-in-1 Tool
storage clip

Quick release
cord hook

Handle
release clip

Hose
holder

Brushbar

Technical Specication

Name AirTM Lift Steerable Series
Voltage 220-240V
Wattage Full product: 850W

Lift out: 750W

Frequency 50Hz
Cord length 9m

Subject to technical change without notice.

Accessories & Consumables

Filter Kit (Type 90)

1-1-134227

Belt

1-7-139141

Pro Cleaning Kit (Type 2)

1-1-133326

To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk

TurboTool

1-9-136064

3-in-1 Tool

1-1-129167

Fur ‘n’ Flu Tool

1-1-131392

Mattress Tool

1-1-133837

Getting started

PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE

Before you begin cleaning

WARNING: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the lift out cylinder/ hose/attachments
or removing and emptying the dirt container.

IMPORTANT: The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the vacuum cleaner does overheat
the thermostat will automatically turn the vacuum cleaner o. If this happens switch the vacuum cleaner o and unplug from
electrical socket. Remove and empty the dirt container also check the vacuum cleaner for blockages. If the vacuum cleaner
is blocked, switch o and unplug before removing the blockage. Allow the vacuum cleaner to cool for approximately 1 hour
(if you have cleaned the lters please wait 24 hours for the lters to fully dry before putting back into the machine).

For best cleaning results, lters should be tapped over a bin every 4-6 uses to remove dirt and debris and washed every
3 to 6 months (depending on the level of use).

Assembling your upright

Place the lift out cylinder
onto the back panel
and oorhead.

In a hinge like manner
push the lift out cylinder
backwards until it clicks
into place.

Push the handle with
extension tube into the
back panel of the vacuum
cleaner. The handle will
click into position when
correctly tted.

Place the 3-in-1 tool
onto the storage clip.

Using your machine - The full unit

Using with the lift out cylinder attached

Twist the quick release
cord hooks and release
the power cord.

Press the On/O button
to switch the vacuum
cleaner on.

Plug the vacuum cleaner
into the mains and
switch on.

Press the brushbar button
to activate the brushbar
The brushbar should be
ON for carpets and OFF for
hard oors.

Hook the cord onto the
handle cord hook so that
the cord does not get
pulled, caught or tangled in
the machine during use.

Slide the air vent cover
open to reduce suction,
if required on high
piled carpets.

Place foot on the oorhead
and pull the handle
backwards to recline.

For maximum cleaning on
hard oors, close the air
vent cover.

When the vacuum
is reclined with the
brushbar switched on,
never leave the vacuum
in one position for any
long period of time.

CAUTION

Whilst using the whole
unit, don’t forget to use
the handle cord hook
so that the cord doesn’t
get pulled. caught or
tangled in the machine.

TIP

Using your machine - The full unit

Using the hose/extension tube/accessories with the lift out cylinder attached

Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/ tools.
Hold the lift out cylinder by the carry handle at all times when using the hose and accessories. For easier cleaning detach the

lift out cylinder for stair and above oor cleaning.

Press the hose end clip
and pull to remove the hose
from the hose holder.

For hard to reach areas remove the handle, attach to the hose and add the chosen tool.

Choose an accessory.

Attach the tool to the
end of the hose.

Press the On/O button
to switch the vacuum
cleaner on.

Always make sure the
brushbar is set to hard
oor when using the
hose and accessories
or when using on the
stairs. Take extra care
when positioning the
vacuum cleaner on the
stairs.

TIP

Using your machine

Using the hard oor adaptor

IMPORTANT: Always check that the adaptor, wheels and brushbar are free from any dirt or debris before use.
Do not use the hard oor adaptor if it has become damaged or worn. Remove any sharp objects from the oor
that could become trapped and may scratch or damage the surface. The hard oor adaptor should be removed to
vacuum carpets.

Lie the vacuum cleaner
on its back exposing the
brushbar. Make sure the
hard oor adaptor is the
correct way round with
the wheels on the adaptor
facing down and towards
the front of the vacuum
when tted.

Pull and lower the adaptor,
unhooking the curved clips
from the wheels on the
base of the vacuum.

Line up the adaptor with
the base of the vacuum.
Hook the curved clips on
the back of the adaptor
under the wheels on the
base of the vacuum.

Push the hard oor
adaptor onto the base of
the vacuum until the front
clips on the adaptor click
securely into place.

To remove the adaptor, pull
the front clips to unlock.

Using your machine - The lift away

Using the hose/extension tube/accessories with the lift out cylinder detached

CAUTION: Hold the lift out cylinder by the carry handle at all times when the lift out cylinder is detached for stair
and above oor cleaning. Only attach the hose to the vacuum cleaner with the lift out cylinder attached.

Hold the carry handle
and press the lift out
release button.

Attach the tool to the end
of the hose.

Press the On/O button
to switch the vacuum
cleaner on.

Lift and remove the lift out
cylinder body o the back
panel and oorhead.

For hard to reach areas remove the handle, attach to the hose and add the chosen tool.

Press the hose end clip
and pull to remove the hose
from the hose holder.

Choose an accessory.

Hold the lift out cylinder
by the carry handle at all
times when the lift out
cylinder is detached for
stair and above the oor
cleaning.

CAUTION

Taking care of your machine

MA

40˚C

IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the machine should overheat, the thermostat
will automatically turn the machine o. Switch o and unplug the vacuum cleaner. Check the machine for blockages and
clean the lters . Wash the lters with warm water (40°C max) and leave for 24 hours or until fully dry before replacing into
the machine.

For best cleaning results, lters should be tapped over a bin every 4-6 uses to remove dirt and debris and washed every
3 to 6 months (depending on the level of use). Don’t use your vacuum cleaner without all of the lters in place.

Emptying and cleaning the dirt container

Don’t over ll the dirt
container to avoid
blocking the air ow
through the vacuum
cleaner and replace
lters every 6-9 months.

Press the dirt container
release buttons located the
side of the carry handle.

Pull and remove the
dirt container o the
vacuum cleaner.

Cleaning the pre-motor lter

Lift the dirt container lid
release clip. In a hinge
like manor lift the dirt
container lid.

Pull the pre-motor lter tab
and remove the lter from
the dirt container.

Hold the dirt container over
a bin, press the dirt release
button to open and allow the
dirt to fall out.

X

Tap the lter over a bin
to remove any dirt/debris.
Wash the lter under
running water (40
degrees max).

TIP

24hrs

Leave for 24hrs or until fully
dry before replacing.

Cleaning the separator

Taking care of your machine

Lift the dirt container lid
release clip. In a hinge
like manor lift the dirt
container lid.

Pull the pre-motor lter tab
and remove the lter from
the dirt container.

Lift and remove separator
out of dirt container. Using
a soft brush remove any
dirt/debris from separator.

Re t the separator making
sure the semi circular tab
on the separator ts into
the groove on the
dirt container.

Post-motor lter maintenance

IMPORTANT: The post-motor lter is designed to oer long life with no maintenance. The lter should be checked
periodically and when heavily discoloured it should be replaced. Please do not wash, scrub or brush the lter as this will
damage the lter.

Twist the post-motor
lter cover anti clockwise
and remove.

Lift and remove the
post-motor lter.

Check the post-motor lter
for any discolouration.

Don’t use your vacuum
cleaner without all of the
lters in place.

CAUTION

Let’s talk technical

IMPORTANT: Unplug and switch o vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
If the brushbar has been obstructed, the brush bar motor protection sensor may have been activated. The brushbar
will stop and the light on the oorhead will illuminate red.

Resetting/removing debris from the brushbar

The brushbar indicator
light will illuminate red
and the brushbar will stop
spinning if the brushbar is
obstructed.

Press the On/O button
to switch the vacuum
cleaner on.

Press the On/O button
to switch the vacuum
cleaner o. Unplug from the
mains.

Press the brushbar button
to activate the brushbar.

Lie the vacuum cleaner on
its back. Using a pair of
scissors remove any threads
or hair caught around the
brushbar.

Changing the brushbar/advanced brushbar cleaning

Plug in to the mains and
recline.

Using a crosshead
screwdriver, remove 3
screws from the belt cover
on the side of the oorhead.

Pull to remove the belt
cover and brushbar
location plate. Remove belt.

Lift and separate brushbar
side cover.

Pull brushbar through side
cover to remove. Using a
pair of scissors remove
any threads or hair caught
around the brushbar
before retting.

Changing the belt

Let’s talk technical

Using a crosshead
screwdriver, remove 3
screws from the belt
cover on the side of the
oorhead.

Pull to remove the belt
cover.

Pull to remove the
brushbar location plate.
Remove belt.

Removing a blockage from the hose

Press the dirt container
release buttons located the
side of the carry handle.

Using a broom handle or similar blunt instrument, push into the stretched out hose to remove blockage.

Pull and remove the
dirt container o the
vacuum cleaner.

Pull and remove the
hose from the hose holder.

Removing dirt/debris from TurboTool

Clean any debris from
spindle. Place new belt
onto spindle, lining up
teeth on the belt over
and onto the cog.

Pull and stretch the hose,
any blockage in the hose
should then be visible.

TIP

Slide the locking ring
to remove.

Lift and separate the housing.
Using a pair of scissors
remove any threads or hair
caught around the brushbar.

Line up the tabs on front
of housing and re-t. Slide
locking ring into groove
to secure.

What to do if it goes wrong

There is an
accessory missing

Why does my vacuum
cleaner have no power?

Why won’t the vacuum
cleaner pick up?

SolutionProblem

• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part
is included with your vacuum cleaner.

• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.

• Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace with a 13amp
British fuse.

• The motor thermostat may have tripped. If this has happened, unplug the vacuum
cleaner. Remove and empty the dirt container and check the hose for blockages.
Clean the lters and allow the vacuum cleaner to cool for approximately 1 hour
(if you have washed the lters you will need to wait 24 hours for the lters to fully
dry before putting them back into the vacuum cleaner).

• The dirt container may not be tted correctly, remove the dirt container and
re-attach making sure it is clicked rmly into place.

• The air vent is open on the oorhead, reducing the suction. Go to ‘Using your
machine - The full unit’.

• The dirt container may be blocked, empty the dirt container and clean the lters.
Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.

• There may be a blockage in the hose. Check and clear any blockages. Go to ‘Let’s
talk technical’.

• The brushbar may not be turning. Go to ‘Why isn’t my brushbar rotating?’ below.

• If the accessory/tool will not pick up, check and clear any blockages. Go to ‘Let’s
talk technical’.

• The lters may need cleaning or replacing. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.

Why isn’t my
brushbar rotating?

Why is there a red light
on my oorhead?

Why is dust escaping
from the vacuum?

• The brushbar may not have been activated. Go to ‘Using your machine - The full unit’.

• The vacuum cleaner may not be reclined. Go to ‘Using your machine - The full unit’.

• The lift out cylinder may not be correctly assembled to the back panel and oorhead.
Go to ‘Assembling your upright’.

• The brushbar may be obstructed. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.

• The brushbar may need resetting. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.

• The belt may be broken. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.

• If the brushbar has been obstructed, the brushbar motor protection sensor may
have been activated. The brushbar will stop and the light on the oorhead will
illuminate red. Check the brushbar and clear any hair or debris. Go to ‘Let’s talk
technical’.

• The lters may not be correctly tted. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.

• The dirt container may be full or blocked. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.

• The lters may need cleaning or replacing. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.

• There may be a blockage in the hose. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.

Getting in touch

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Registration required. Terms and conditions apply, see vax.co.uk for details.

Accessories

Don’t forget your accessories!

Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions

Pro Cleaning Kit (Type 2)
1-1-133326

All our best tools all in one kit that makes cleaning your
home quicker, easier and with even better results.
We’ve taken care of cleaning all of the hard to reach areas
such as on top of cupboards and in between blinds to the
dust that collates behind and within the radiator.

Filter Kit (Type 90)
1-1-134227

Notes

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EU Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EU importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the
UCPESHV1, UCPMSHV1, UCUESHV1 and UCSUSHV1 are manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:
Safety: 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2014/30/EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with
your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

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Technology Ltd and is registered in the EU and may be pending or registered in other countries.