Vax VO27 User Manual

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Parts checklist

p n

bb cc

a H

andle

b S

olution trigger

c Brush on/off d Soap on/off e P

ower on/off

f Clean water tank release g C

lean water tank carry handle

h C

lean water tank

i Cleaning solution soap tank j Drain cap k Dual brushbars l Front suction nozzle

Putting your cleaner together

m D

irty water tank

n F

loor/tools selector

o Hose attachment cover p Dirty water tank handle q D

irty water tank nozzle tab

r Dirty water tank latch s D

etachable tool storage

t H

ose

u Water supply connector v Upholstery wash tool w Upholstery tool trigger x Solution/hose clip

Phillips screwdriver required

y Q

uick cord release

z C

arrying handle

aa Clean water tank cap bb Hose storage clips ccP

ower cord

dd Cord wrap eeH

andle release pedal

ffP

re-treatment wand

gg 750ml AAA carpet cleaner hh 500ml Pre-treatment carpet treatment

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model V-027PT only)

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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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Feed the cord through the slots on the back of the handle and push into place.

Clean water tank

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.

emove the backing tape from the

screw cover and press into place.

Tool storage

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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

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)

onnect upholstery attachment to end of hose by pressing until it clicks into place.

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).

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.

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Pre-treating your carpets with the pre-treatment wand and solution (model V-027PT only)

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emove solution tank cap.

Pre-treating your carpets with the pre-treatment wand and solution (model V-027PT only)

AUTION:Do not overfill. You should leave

1-2 cm of air space.

Fill the tank with pre-treatment solution.

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.

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

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.

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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