Vax CCQSASV1P1 Air Stretch Pet Cylinder Vacuum Cleaner User guide

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Air

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POWERFUL
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LET’S GET STARTED.

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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.

• 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 and accessories should be used
with this vacuum cleaner.

• Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged or
left outdoors or the lters are not in their original place.

• Don’t run over the power cord or use the vacuum cleaner if
the power cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer
Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm, Sat
9:00am to 5:00pm).

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

• Don’t pull or carry this 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.

• Don’t lift or carry the vacuum cleaner by the dirt container handle.

Do’s

• Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting the power cord.

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

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

• 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.

• 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 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 your vacuum cleaner.

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

• 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.

• Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces and open ames.

• Take extra care when positioning and using the vacuum cleaner on the stairs.

• 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.

• Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area. If lters have been cleaned
as per user guide instructions ensure they are thoroughly dry before
storing away.

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.

Thank you for buying this Vax Air Vacuum.

Taking care of your carpets and hard oors

The Vax Air series is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly, 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 oors 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 Vax Air Vacuum.

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.

Taking care of you

We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:

vax.co.uk/support or call:

(UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.

Alternatively, you can write to us at:

Vax Ltd., Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, WR9 0LW, UK

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

Let us know what you think @VaxUK

Contents

Included with
your machine

Let’s talk safety

Getting to know your machine

Getting started

Using your machine

Taking care of your machine

Let’s talk technical

Accessories

Notes

Air Pet & Air Stretch Pet

Accessory Hose and Handle

Telescopic Extension Tube

Combination Floorhead

3-in-1 Tool

TurboTool

Air Total Home &
Air Stretch Total Home

Includes all the above, plus

Soft Dusting Brush

What to do if it goes wrong

Getting in touch

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. Floor heads/tools set to Carpet Mode for carpet cleaning.

6. Mechanical Agitation turned ON for carpet cleaning.

7. Floor heads/tools set to Hard Floor Mode for hard oor cleaning.

8. Mechanical Agitation turned OFF for hard oor cleaning.

Air Complete &
Air Stretch Complete

Includes all the above (except
Soft Dusting Brush), plus

Mattress Tool

Air Stretch Models

Stretch hose

Getting to know your machine

Dirt container lid

Inner cyclone

Bin release button

Dirt container

Hose inlet

Carry handle

Cord rewind button

Technical Specication

Name Vax Air Series
Voltage See rating label on machine for details
Wattage See rating label on machine for details
Cord length 6m - 8m
Weight 4.9 kg - 5.5kg

Subject to technical change without notice.

Power On/O button

Floorhead parking slot

Inner wheel and

lter housing

Accessories & Consumables

Filter Kit (Type 95)

1-1-134231

3-in-1 Tool

1-9-130815

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

Upholstery Tool (Type 6)

1-9-132116

TurboTool (Type 6)

1-1-134419

Getting started

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

Before you begin cleaning

• Always switch o and unplug the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments, or removing
and emptying the dirt container.

• 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 and also check the vacuum cleaner for blockages. 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 vacuum).

• Pre-motor lter requires cleaning at least every 3 months.

• If the vacuum cleaner is blocked, switch o and unplug before removing the blockage.

• When using the accessories always make sure the brushbar is switched to the o position.

IMPORTANT: The base of the vacuum cleaner should always be positioned at on the oor when starting and in use.
The dirt container should be locked into place before lifting the vacuum cleaner by the carry handle.

Assembling your machine

IMPORTANT: The condition of the lters aects the performance of your machine. Please check and clean lters
periodically (depending on the level of use). For full cleaning instructions, see ‘Taking care of your machine’.

Insert the end of the hose
into the unit. Ensure the
hose has clicked into place.

Insert the handle into the
telescopic extension tube.

Press the button on the
telescopic extension
tube and adjust to the
required length.

Insert the other end of
the telescopic tube into
the oorhead until it
clicks into place.

Using your machine

How to use

IMPORTANT: The motor is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the unit should overheat, the
thermostat will automatically turn the unit o.

Fully unwind the power
cord. A yellow mark on
the cord indicates the
recommended cord
length. Do not exceed
the cord beyond the
yellow mark.

Plug in and switch the
unit on by pressing the
power button.

Using accessories

Choose an accessory and push onto the telescopic
extension tube or hose.

Use the vacuum by moving
the oorhead backwards
and forwards for an
eective clean.

Remove the oorhead
to use the hose in harder
to reach places.

Taking care of your machine

Emptying and cleaning the dirt container

IMPORTANT: Always switch o and unplug the vacuum cleaner from the electrical socket before assembling, opening
or emptying the dirt container, or before connecting/disconnecting the attachments.

The dirt container should be emptied and cleaned regularly to allow the vacuum to perform at its optimum suction rate.

Press the dirt container
release button to remove
the dirt container.

Twist the shroud anti-clockwise
to unlock and remove from the
dirt container.

Hold the dirt container over a
bin. Press the dirt release clip
at the bottom of the container.
The dirt release door will open
allowing dirt/debris to fall out.

Tap the shroud against a bin to
remove any dirt or debris. Using
a dry cloth wipe the separator
and shroud clean.

Remove the clear dust
separator inside the dirt
container by twisting clockwise.

For easier cleaning, follow the
3-Step Clean process located on
the back of the dirt container.

Don’t over ll the dirt container.
Replace the lters every
6-9 months.

TIP

Taking care of your machine

!

40˚C

MAX

Cleaning the pre-motor lter

!

40˚C

MAX

24hr

Twist the dirt container
lid anti-clockwise and
lift to remove.

IMPORTANT: The exhaust 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 delicate lter media.

Lift out the pre-motor lter. Rinse the lter under water

Tap the lter over a
bin to remove any dirt
and debris.

(40°C Max). Leave to dry
for 24 hours before placing
back in the machine.

Post-motor lter maintenance

Post-motor lter is located
in the right side wheel.
Hold the centre of the
wheel and twist the wheel
cover anti-clockwise.

With the wheel cover o
the post-motor lter is
easily removed.

Check the post-motor
lter for discolouration.

Clean the pre-motor
lter every time
the dirt container is
emptied and replace
the post-motor lter
every 12 months.

TIP

Storing your machine

Let’s talk technical

Cable rewind button is located at the rear
of the machine. After unplugging, press the
cable rewind until the cord is fully retracted.

IMPORTANT: Remove the accessory from the hose or telescopic extension tube before performing maintenance
or troubleshooting checks.

For convenience there is a parking slot located at the
rear of the vacuum cleaner where the oorhead and
tubes can be attached for storage and carrying.

Removing blockages from the TurboTool

A

B

Clean the TurboTool by removing the
2 screws (A), located on the bottom
cover, with a crosshead screwdriver.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts – unplug before servicing. The brushbar is equipped with
bearings which contain sucient lubrication for their lifetime. Do not add lubricant to the brushbar.

Remove the bottom cover (B).
Clean out any debris or hair from
the brushbar and turbine fan.

Replace the bottom cover, insert
and tighten the screws.

Removing blockages from the hose

Remove the hose from the vacuum
cleaner and telescopic extension tube.
Remove any blockage by inserting a
wire coat hanger into the hose.

To test for a blockage
in the hose, drop a
small ball of paper into
the hose. The paper
will drop through if
the hose is clear.

TIP

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 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, as well as the dust that collects
behind and within the radiator.

TurboTool (Type 6)
1-1-134419

Use the TurboTool for vacuuming your stairs,
upholstery and car interiors. It’s great for picking
up stubborn pet hair.

Notes

What to do if it goes wrong

There is an
accessory missing

Why does the vacuum
cleaner have no power?

SolutionProblem

• Check the contents on the back of the box to make sure the part is
included with your machine.

• 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 British
13amp 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 correctly tted, remove the dirt container from
the vacuum cleaner and check it’s assembled correctly, ret ensuring it’s locked

Why won’t the vacuum
cleaner pick up?

into place.

• The lter may be clogged, clean the lter. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.

• The dirt container may be blocked, empty the dirt container. Go to ‘Taking care
of your machine’. For easier cleaning, follow the 3-Step Clean process located
on the back of the dirt container.

• There may be a blockage in the hose/tube. Disconnect from the vacuum cleaner
and carefully remove any blockages. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.

• The lters may be clogged, clean the lter. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.

Why is dust escaping
from the vacuum?

IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the vacuum before performing maintenance/

troubleshooting checks.

Getting in touch

* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product before calling.

†

Air Series 2 year guarantee. Air Stretch Series 6 year guarantee. Registration required. Terms and conditions apply, see vax.co.uk for details.

GET IN TOUCH

0330 026 8455 [e-mail] vax.co.uk @Vax UK

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