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Putting your cleaner together

Remove your Rapide XL from the

carton with caution. The handle is

connected to the body by a cord.

Note: Do not tug or pull on the

cord.

Line up the handle to the upper

body of the machine and slide into

place.

Secure from the back with the two

smaller screws.

Phillips screwdriver required

Parts checklist

a Handle

b Solution trigger

c Brush on/off

d Soap on/off

e Power on/off

f Clean water tank release

g Clean water tank carry handle

h Clean water tank

i Cleaning solution soap tank

j Drain cap

k Dual brushbars

l Front suction nozzle

m Dirty water tank

n Floor/tools selector

o Hose attachment cover

p Dirty water tank handle

q Dirty water tank nozzle tab

r Dirty water tank latch

s Detachable tool storage

t Hose

u Water supply connector

v Upholstery wash tool

w Upholstery tool trigger

x Solution/hose clip

y Quick cord release

z Carrying handle

aa Clean water tank cap

bb Hose storage clips

cc Power cord

dd Cord wrap

ee Handle release pedal

Summary of content (12 pages)

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Parts checklist a b d c d c e e f 2 x y g s r a b c d e f g h i j k t i p n m q bb o dd l k j Handle Solution trigger Brush on/off Soap on/off Power on/off Clean water tank release Clean water tank carry handle Clean water tank Cleaning solution soap tank Drain cap Dual brushbars Putting your cleaner together 1 z aa h bb cc u w ee v l m n o p q r s t u v Front suction nozzle Dirty water tank Floor/tools selector Hose attachment cover Dirty water tank handle Dirty water tan
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Putting your cleaner together 4 5 6 4 Feed the cord through the slots on the back of the handle and push into place. Place 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. Remove the backing tape from the screw cover and press into place.
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Tool storage 3 2 4 6 4a Slide the tool caddy downwards until it is secured in place. Connect upholstery attachment to end of hose by pressing until it clicks into place. Note: The tool caddy can be removed for storage on a wall. How to operate your cleaner - setting up Push 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.
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How to operate your cleaner 4 5 6 8 Remove solution tank cap. CAUTION: Do not overfill. You should leave 1-2 cm of air space. Fill the tank with VAX AAA Carpet Cleaner. The cleaner can be stored with solution in the solution tank. It does not have to be removed after each use. However the solution tanks should be rinsed out periodically. Note: One fill up of the solution tank will last for approximately 4 clean water reservoir fill ups.
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How to operate your cleaner 2 1 10 3 Turn on 3a Plug the cord into an electrical socket. Step on the handle release pedal to put the cleaner into a cleaning position. Turn main power switch, brush switch and soap switch all to the ON position. Note: See page 11 for details on the various switch functions. How to operate your cleaner Power Brush Soap ON ON 4 ON Turn off ON ON 11 OFF To rinse your carpet, turn the soap switch to the OFF position.
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Hose attachments 1 2 Put the cleaner in its upright position. Turn the brush switch and power switch to the off position. Remove the hose from its stored position on the back of the cleaner. Lift the hose attachment cover located on the top of the dirty water tank. 4 5 3 12 Turn off Insert the end of the hose into the tool opening and twist clockwise until it locks into place.
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Hose attachments 7 8 9 14 While depressing the blue solution spray trigger, pull the attachment in a backward motion. Release the trigger and push the attachment forward in the same path to remove dirty water and solution from upholstery. For heavily soiled areas, repeat if necessary. To rinse, remember to turn the soap switch to the OFF position and repeat process. Note: Make sure upholstery is thoroughly dry before using.
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Emptying the dirty water tank 1 2 Depress the dirty water tank latch and simultaneously pull the dirty water tank nozzle tab up and away from the cleaner. Remove the dirty water tank by lifting the dirty water tank handle and pulling the tank out of the base. 3 16 Note: The nozzle does not need to be completely removed to empty the dirty water tank.
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Emptying the dirty water tank 7 8 Return dirty water tank to the base of the cleaner by tipping the nozzle down into the basin and dropping it into place. Lift the front of the cleaner base off the carpeting with one hand. Line up the black tabs with the grooves of the front nozzle. Lift the front nozzle upwards towards the cleaner and press under the latch until it locks into place.
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Belt or brush removal and replacement Belt or brush removal and replacement 4 5 1 20 2. 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. Loop the belt around the rear shaft. 2. Loop the top of the belt above the small pulley and the bottom of the belt around the lower small pulley. 3. Feed the entire belt over the first large pulley. 4. Loop the belt around the front large pulley and rotate the front brushbar forward until the belt is in place.
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Troubleshooting 22 Problem Possible Cause Possible solution Cleaner won’t run • Power cord not firmly pushed into a mains socket. • Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker. • Plug cord in firmly. Vacuum won’t pick up/loss of suction Water escaping from the Vacuum Cleaner attachments won’t spray Cleaner won’t dispense solution No soap dispensing Will not dispense water • Nozzle hose attachment cover not closed. • Dirty water tank is not installed correctly. • Nozzle not installed correctly.
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Mon-Fri. 9.00am to 5.00pm. An answer phone is available out of these hours. If you have queries or concerns about using your VAX, call the HELPLINE. Calls are charged at the UK national rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of your VAX before calling. There are over 400 approved VAX Service Agents in the UK. For your nearest Service Agent please call VAX Care.