Vax Merlin VR230 Instruction Manual

Vaxcare:

AUST: 1300 36 4040

NZ: 0800 800 900

• NSW/ACT

Unit 2, 239 Beaconsfield St ,
Milperra, NS W 2214
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: ( 02) 9792 8911

• VICTORIA/TASMANIA

Unit 3, 46 B urgess Road,
Bayswater No rth, VIC 3153
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: ( 03) 9761 7175

• SOUTH AUSTRALIA/
NORTHERN TERRITORY

Unit 3, 75-7 7 Grange Road,
Welland, SA 5007
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: ( 08) 8346 7933

• QUEENSLAND

186 Kerry Ro ad,
Archerfield, QL D 4108
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: ( 07) 3216 7375

• WESTERN AUSTRALIA

296 Victoria R oad,
Malaga, WA 6090
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: ( 08) 9247 8192

• VAX APPLIANCES
NEW ZEALAND

27 Clemow Dr ive
Mt Wellington, Auc kland
Telephone: [phone]
Facsimile: ( 09) 5736224
Email: vaxnz @vax.co.nz

AUST. & NZ BRANCHES

Please register your warranty. Send in your completed Warranty Card.

If you require any further assistance or advice about any

VAX please call VAXCARE on

1300 36 4040 (Australia - cost of a local call)

and 0800 800 900 (NZ)

VAX Appliances (Australia) Pty Ltd

A.C.N. 009099736

296 Victoria Road Malaga Western Australia 6090.

EMAIL: [e-mail]

WEBSITE: www.vax.com.au

VAXCARE

MODIFIED JULY 2006 P/N 49410

www.vax.com.au

Instruction Manual

7. Motor protection filter

8. Exhaust air outlet

9. Furniture brush

10. Mini TurboBrush

11. Crevice tool

Components

VR230

CORDLESS

VACUUM

CLEANER

WITH TURBOBRUSH

1. Suction nozzle

2. Dirt Container

3. Unlocking button for the catchment tank

4. On/Off Power Switch

5. Power Indicator

6. Charging connector

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Important Safety Information

Please read these Instructions carefully before
using the hand held vacuum cleaner.

THIS APPLIANCE IS INTENDED FOR
INDOOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. PLEASE
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be observed
including the following:

• READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THE APPLIANCE.

• ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Do not charge the unit outdoors.

• This appliance is not intended for use by
young or infirm persons unless they have
been adequately supervised by a responsible
person to ensure that they can use the
appliance safely.

Young children should be supervised to ensure

that they do not play with the appliance.

• Use only as described in this easy guide.
Use only the manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.

• Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.

• Do not abuse the cord. Never carry the
charger or base by the cord or yank to
disconnect from a main socket. Instead grasp
the charger and pull to disconnect. Keep the
cord away from heated surfaces. Do not pull
the cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not close the cord in a door.

• Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet
hands.

• This product includes rechargeable lead
acid batteries. Do not incinerate batteries or
expose to high temperatures, as they may
explode.

• Unplug the charger from the mains before any
routine cleaning or maintenance.

• Do not place any objects in the openings on
your vacuum.

• Do not use with any opening blocked, keep
free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce airflow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts
of the body away from openings and moving
parts.

• Do not pick up anything that is bur ning or
smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes.

• Do not use without the filter in place.

• Do not pick up flammable or combustible
liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where
they may be present.

• Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to recharge.

•

WARNING: Do not use to charge non­rechargeable batteries.

• Charger base should be used only with the
vacuum cleaner model VR230.

NOTE: This product is for dry vacuum use only.

Charging

NOTE: Only use the charger supplied by Vax.

IMPORTANT: CHARGE FOR 24 HOURS
BEFORE THE FIRST USE.

To charge the unit the power switch must be in
the OFF position.
Place unit into the charging stand and plug into
an electrical outlet.
When it is on charge the red charging light will
come on. If this light does not come on, check
that the charging stand and the unit are property
connected. The unit can remain on charge

for an indefinite period without any danger
of overcharging the batteries.

NOTE: The indicator light will remain on to
indicate that the appliance is charging. The
unit will be charged in 16-24 hours. The light
will not change when the unit is charged.

Technical Specifications

Charger Supply Voltage: 220-240V/50Hz
Charger Part Number: 49010
Capacity: 0.5 litres
Filter: Permanent filter
Battery: 6V 2.8AH lead acid
Weight: 1.6kg

Subject to technical change without notice.

VAXCARE Service & Help
AUSTRALIA 1300 36 4040
NEW ZEALAND 0800 800 900

If you have any queries or concerns about
using your Vax, call VAXCARE.
Please make a note of the serial number and
model number of the appliance before calling.
(Aust only: Mon-Fri. 10.00am to 6.00pm. EST)
Calls are charged at the local rate.
An answerphone is available outside of these
hours.

There are over 300 approved Vax Service Agents
in Australia and New Zealand. For the nearest
Service Agent, please refer to your Vax warranty
or call VAXCARE or visit www.vax.com.au

Operation

1. Remove the unit from the charging stand. (Fig1)

2. Turn the unit on by sliding on/off switch on the
top of the unit forwards. (Fig2)

3. To turn unit off slide the on/off switch on top of
the unit backwards. (Fig2)

4. The attachments can be used by sliding into the
suction nozzle until secure.

•

Crevice Tool: For cracks, corners, crevices etc

• Upholstery brush: For delicate surfaces.

• Mini TurboBrush: For car interiors, stairs
and pet hair.

1. Press the dirt container release button on the
top of the unit and remove the dirt container.
(Fig3)

2. Pull out the filter.

3. Empty the contents of the dirt container into a
rubbish bin.

4. The dirt container and dirt container filter can be
cleaned in lukewarm water (max40°C).

Allow the dirt container filter to air dry fully for 24

hours before replacing back on the unit.

Dirt Container and Filter: Removal and Replacement

Troubleshooting

PROBLEM: Unit won’t run

Cause: Unit has no battery life.
Solution: Plug in charger.

Cause: No electricity in electrical outlet.
Solution: Check fuse/breaker. Replace fuse or reset.

Cause: On/off switch not turned on.
Solution: Push on/off button to on.

PROBLEM: Unit won’t pick up/loss of suction

Cause: Nozzle/dirt passage clogged.
Solution: Remove obstruction.

Cause: Filter is clogged.
Solution: Clean filter and replace.

Cause: Accessories not attached correctly.
Solution: Check the accessories are firmly connected.

PROBLEM: Dust escaping from the Hand Vac

Cause: Dirt container full.
Solution: Empty dirt container.

Fig 1

Fig 2

Fig 3

Replacement Filters

Replacement filters are available from your Vax
Stockist or Vax Direct. Phone VAXCARE or visit
www.vax.com.au

Disposal

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

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