Remove your Rapide XL
carton with caution. The handle is
connected to the body by a cord.
Note: Do not tug or pull on the
cord.
from the
Line up the handle to the upper
body of the machine and slide into
place.
Secure from the back with the two
smaller screws.
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Putting your cleaner together
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4
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Feed the cord through the slots on
the back of the handle and push
into place.
Clean water tank
P
lace a nut into the recess in the
back of the upper handle. While
holding the nut in place insert one
of the large screws through the
front of the upper handle and
tighten.
Repeat the process with the second
screw.
R
emove the backing tape from the
screw cover and press into place.
Tool storage
5
1
21
Note: Make sure the cleaning
solution tank is resting in place with
the solution tube pressed fully into
tube opening.
Line up the grooves of the clean
water tank with the support posts
inside the handle. Tilt the top of
clean water tank inward and push
until it locks into place.
o install the tool caddy
T
tabs of the tool caddy storage with
round tabs on the back of the
handle (above quick cord clip).
, line up the
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Tool storage
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2
3
4
4a
S
lide the tool caddy downwards
until it is secured in place.
Note: The tool caddy can be
removed for storage on a wall.
Pre-treating your carpets with
the pre-treatment wand and
solution (model V-027PT only)
C
onnect upholstery attachment to
end of hose by pressing until it
clicks into place.
P
ush upholstery attachment into
the left hose clip, wrap the hose
around the tool caddy starting on
the back groove of the storage
caddy.
Secure into place by pushing the
end of the hose into the hose clip
on the right. Press the solution/
hose clip onto the hose to secure
the solution tube in place (4a).
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1
Remove the clean water tank by
pressing the clean water tank
release and pulling the tank by the
handle. Put to one side to fill later.
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While the clean water tank is
removed, loosen the solution tank
by gently pushing out the solution
plug from the plug opening.
Note: The solution tank can be
filled while it is attached to the
cleaner but you should use care
when refilling.
Remove the solution tank by pulling
up and out.
Note: After spraying rinse the
machine and pre-treatment wand
with clean water. Wash the carpet
as described in this guide, using
AX AAA carpet cleaner.
V
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Pre-treating your carpets with
the pre-treatment wand and
solution (model V-027PT only)
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4
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R
emove solution tank cap.
Pre-treating your carpets with
the pre-treatment wand and
solution (model V-027PT only)
C
AUTION:Do not overfill. You should leave
1-2 cm of air space.
Fill the tank with pre-treatment solution.
R
eplace the solution tank cap.
Return the solution tank to the
cleaner making sure the solution
tube lines up with the groove in the
back of the solution tank. Firmly
press the solution tube into the plug
opening of the solution tank.
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7
8
9
Remove the clean water tank cap
and put in a safe place. Slowly fill the
clean water tank with hot tap water
(max 40oC) and replace the cap.
Return clean water tank by lining
up the grooves of the clean water
tank with the support posts on the
inside of the handle. Rock clean
water tank inward until it locks into
place.
Attach the pre-treatment wand to
the water supply port and press
firmly until it locks into place.
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Pre-treating your carpets with
the pre-treatment wand and
solution (model V-027PT only)
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To pre-treat carpets be sure that the
brush switch is OFF and that the
power and soap switches are turned
ON. The pre-treatment solution and
water automatically mix within the
machine.
How to operate your
cleaner - setting up
Using the wand and the trigger,
apply pre-treatment solution to
carpets. Turning the spray nozzle
clockwise or anti-clockwise will
alter the spray pattern.
Note: The float in your R
water tank is full. For best results use a smooth steady motion keeping the nozzle flat against the carpet. Tipping the cleaner and breaking the
seal of the nozzle against the carpet will cause the float to rise cutting off suction. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank.
If the tank does not appear full turn off the power switch and wait for the float to settle. F
apide XL is the transparent, pivoting moulded part in the dirty water tank, it will shut off the suction when the dirty
Releasing the trigger will stop
solution flow. The treated areas
should be left for 10 to 15 minutes.
For heavy stains, mild agitation may
be used.
Note: Do not over wet carpets.
or best results use only VAX AAA Carpet Cleaner
.
11
1
Remove the clean water tank by
pressing the clean water tank
release and pulling the tank by the
handle. Put to one side to fill later.
23
While the clean water tank is
removed, loosen the solution tank
by gently pushing out the solution
plug from the plug opening.
Remove the solution tank by pulling
up and out.
Note: The solution tank can be
filled while it is attached to the
cleaner but you should use care
when refilling.
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