Dirt Devil Mop Vac 2 User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
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Operating and Servicing
Instructions
Please read these
instructions carefully before
using your Mop Va~2~~.
Let us help you put your
Mop Vac 2TMtogether or answer
any questions, call:
1-800-321-1134
(USA)
1-800-661-6200 (Canada)
For quick reference, please record your vacuum
information below.
Model
#:
Mfg. Code:
(Mfg. code located on the lower backside of cleaner)
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THIS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When you use an appliance, basic precautions should be followed, including the following:
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READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGTHE APPLIANCE.
ALWAYS FOLLOWTHESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.
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DO NOT LEAVE MOPVAC UNATTENDEDWHEN PLUGGEDIN.
REGULARLY CHECK THE SPONGE AND SQUEEGEE FOR CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT.
WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTSTO CLEAN OUT
THE MOPVAC SINCETHEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFORE USINGTHE APPLIANCE.
WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE.
ELECTRIC
SHOCK OR INJURY:
Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
Do not use outdoors. Electrical shock could occur.
Do notimmerse. To reducethe riskof electric shock
- use indoorsonly, and useonly onsurface moistenedby cleaning process.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Use only as describedinthis manual.
Do not use with damagedcord or plug. If appliance is not working as
it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, return
it to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134for the nearest service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do
not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, notthe cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
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Do not putany objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keepfree of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
Usethe MopVac only to clean floors. Do not use to clean ceilings, walls, or other vertical surfaces.
Do not use without dirty water reservoir in place.
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To prevent dirty water from running into motor, do not hold the Mop Vac upside-down or lay flat. Use Mop Vac i
normal mopping position. When removingrecoverytank for cleaning, lean appliance upright against wall or countertop.
Do not lay appliance face down on floor or scrub with front of unit heldtoward floor.
Turn
off all controls before unplugging.
Do not use without sponge head, recoverytank, recoverytank lid, squeegee blades and filter in place.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
Do not use an extension cord with this Mop Vac.
Storethe Mop Vac indoors. Putthe Mop Vac away after use to preventtripping accidents.
Usingimproper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is listed on the
cleaner plate.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
Use only Dirt Devil Floor Cleaners.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliancemustbe grounded.Ifitshould malfunction or breakdown,grounding providesa pathof least
resistancefor electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment-groundingconductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appro-
priate outlet that is properly installedand grounded inaccordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can resultina risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service person if you are indoubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with t"
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appliance - if it will notfit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance isfor use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug illustrated in the sketch.
Makesure that the appliance isconnectedtoan outlet havingthe same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance.

CONGRATULATIONS
You are now the proud owner of the Dirt Devil@Mop Vac
2'," a revolutionary new
way to mop floors. We trust your new purchase
will bring you many years of
satisfaction.
Our company designed and developed this product with you in mind. It has a
convenientdispenser for cleaning solution, a replaceable sponge head, and a suction
system that leaves your floor clean and dry. You no longer need to worry about
wringing a mop into a messy bucket. The Mop Vac's squeegee blades clean and dry
your floorjust
as your windshield is cleaned by the squeegeeatthe gas station.
We are very proud of our products and hope that you areequally satisfied with their
quality and performance.
Thank you for your support of Dirt Devil products.
Visit our website atwww.dirtdevil.com.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Product Features ........................................................ Page 3
HowTo Assemble ......................................................... Page 3
HowTo Operate ............................................................ Page 4
Fill CleaningSolution Bottle ............................... Page 4
Floor Cleaning .................................................... Page 4
Vacuum up DirtyWater ...................................... Page 4
Clean Up ............................................................ Page 5
Empty recoverytank .................................... Page 5
SpongeISqueegeeRemovaland Replacement ........... Page 5
Troubleshooting Guide ................................................. Page 6
LIMITED WARRANTY
To the consumer, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. warrants this vacuum cleaner to be free of defects in material or workmanship commencing upon the date of the
originalpurchase. Referto your vacuum cleaner cartonfor the length of warranty and save your original sales receipt to validate start of warranty period.
Ifthe vacuum cleaner should becomedefectivewithin the warranty period, we will repair or replaceany defective partsfree of charge. The complete machine must
be delivered to any ROYAL Authorized Sales
& Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description of the problem, day of purchase, copy of
ori inalsales recei t and your name, address and telephonenumber. Ifyou are not near a WarrantyStatlon, callthefactory for assstanceat USA: 1-800-321-1134
/ C~ADA: 1-800-161-6200. Use only genulne Royal replacement parts.
I The warranty does not include unusual wear, damage resulting from accident or unreasonable use of the vacuum cleaner. This warranty does not cover belts,
brushes, bags, bulbs or fan damage. This warranty does not cover unauthorizedrepairs. This warranty gives you specific legal rights andyou may also have other
rights. (Other rights may vary from state to state Inthe USA).

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1. Upper Handle with non-slip gripTM
2. Sponae release lever
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(See Page 6)
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3. Wringer Lever (serves as suction onloff switch)
4. Lower Handle
5. Wringer Rod
6. Sponge Head
7. Wringer Rollers
8. Cleaning Solution Plunger
FEATURES
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9. Cleaning Solution Bottle Latch
10. Cleaning Solution Bottle
11. Vents
12. RecoveryTank Latch
13. RecoveryTank
14. Wheels
15. Squeegee
HOW TO ASSEMBLE: TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPSSCREWDRIVER
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1. UPPER AND LOWER HANDLES: Slip upper handle of Mop Vac onto lower handle, making sure groove in lower handlealigns with tab in upper
handle. Tighten handle retainer nut clockwise (Diagram
1).
2. Tear plastic baa from sponge head.
3. ~old'cleaningsolution bottk with plunger upright and slide into place on back of MopVac (Diagram 2). Close cleaning solution bottle latch to hold
bottle in place (Diagram
3).

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HOT Tap Water
Note: Always sweep floorfirst. For best results, use MopVac on smoothfloors. Mop Vac is designedfor light-duty floor washing only, notfor large spill pick-up.
WARNING: Use Mop Vac on floors only, not walls or overhead surfaces.
1.
FILL CLEANING SOLUTION BOlTLE (160~): Open cleaningsoluiion bottle latch and remove bottle (Diagram 1). Place on flat surfaceand remove
blackfill cap. Fill bottle with hot tap water to bottom of cap opening. Pour one capful (112 02.) of Dirt DevilaDlow-sudsingcleaningsolution into
bottle (Diagram 2). Replace cap and slide bottle into place on back of Mop Vac (Diagram3). Close cleaning solution bottle latch to hold bottle in
place.
Note: When bottle isfilled as directed, fluid does not reachtop of bottle. Some air remains in bottle to allow mixing of solution and water.
For best performance use Dirt DevilaDbrandcleaningsolution. If using solution from another manufacturer,check recommendeddilution.
2. FLOOR CLEANING: Make surethat recoverytank is in place and latched (See page 5, Diagram 2). Gently pull up plungerto dispense a small
puddle on floor (Diagram4).
Presssponge head in solution until moistened. Then dispense a
6"-10" circle of solution. Use two hands on mop. With a normal mopping action, work
puddle of cleaningsolution outward to cleanarea.
FOR BEST RESULTS: As you mop, do not extend beyond a 3' reachto ensure sponge/floor contact.
WARNING: Do not reverse MopVac to scrub with outer edge of sponge head. Keep front of MopVac upwards or water may run outof recoverytank and into
mntnr
3. VACUUM UP DIRTY WATER: Hold upper handle with one hand and grasp wringer lever with the other hand. Pull back on wringer lever. Sponge
retracts and locks, and suction motor switches on (Diagram 1). Place mop at far edge of area to be dried. Raise handleto ensure contact between
squeegees and floor. You should feel squeegees suck down onto floor. Then pull Mop Vac slowly towards you (Diagram 2). Squeegee blades wipe
the floor and dirty water is drawn into recoverytank, leavingfloor clean and dry. Lower handle to raise squeegees off floor and roll on wheels. Then
push Mop Vac forward (Diagram3). As you mop andlor vac, keep both hands on mop handle and use short strokes.
4. Pull sponge releaselever toward upper handle and push wringer lever down to stop motor and extend sponge head to normal cleaning position.
5. Repeatmoppingand vacuumingprocess untildirtywater reaches fill lineon recoverytank. Stop moppingand emptytank (see Clean-Up section of manual).
FOR BEST RESULTS: Do not extend beyond a 3' reachto ensure proper spongelfloor contact. On rough surfaces (ie. tile with grout channels), you
may need to apply more downward pressure while vacuuming to ensure maximum squeegeelfloor contact.
Note:
Motor is switched on only when wringer lever is locked up toward upper handle, to activate the vacuuming function, not during dispensing
or scrubbing.
Caution: If water beginsto spray out of vents, recoverytank is over-full. This will not damage MopVac. Empty recoverytank (See Clean-Up section
of manual) and continue cleaning.
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3 Position
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Vacuum on
Mop Floor
Remove
Sponge
EMPTY RECOVERY TANK:
1. Turn off suction by loweringwringer leverto mop floor position (Diagram 1). Keeping appliance upright, slide down recovery tank latch (Diagram
2).
2. Remove recoverytank to empty and rinseout recoverytank (Diagram 3).
3. Inspectrecoverytank gasketfor a good seal (Diagram 3a).
4. Replace recovery tank by slippingfront notch of tank into slot on Mop Vac (Diagram3). Close recovery tank latchto keep in place.
5. Drainand rinse out cleaning solution bottle (Diagram 4).
6. Rinsesponge head inclean water. Sponge may be removed for cleaning or replacement(see Sponge Head Removaland Replacementsection of manual).
Caution: Do nottilt ~opVac to rinse sponge head until recoverytank has been emptied.
WARNING: To reducethe risk of electric shock,
do not immerse MopVac in water. Rinsesponge head only; keep water from motor and cordset.
Sponge head is easy to remove for rinsingor replacement.
NOTE: Remove or empty recovery tank before removing/replacingsponge heads.
1. To releasesponge head, pull sponge release levertowards upper handle and pushwringer levertoward floor (Diagram
1). Slide sponge head off
metalholder. Rinseand replace(Diagram
2). Part#3-300030-000 for Dirt Devil@replacementsponge.
2. Pull wringer lever up to normal operating positionto lock sponge head in place (Diagram 3).
SQUEEGEE REMOVALAND REPLACEMENT
The squeegee assembly has two ribbed rubber bladesthat are easily removedfor cleaning or replacement.The ribs guide dirty water into Mop Vac
during suction.
To remove squeegee blade, unsnap from bottom of unit. To replace,,snap blade back into holder with ribbed side outward. NOTE: The two blades are
positioned withtheirsmoothsides facing each other: The squeegee holdersarepositioned with the widegripper inwardand the narrow gripper out-
ward (Diagram
4).
Caution: Use only Dirt Devil@replacementsqueegee blades.

I Problem
updirtywater
Cleaning solution bottle will
notdispense
Dirtywater pushesforward
infront of MopVac during
suction
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I Water sprays out of vents
Wet streaks remainonfloor
after suction.
Too muchfoam
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Possible Reasons
1. Unitnot plugged in.
2. ALCI needsto be reset.
3. Needsservice.
1. Recoverytank full/automatic shut-off engaged.
2. Linton filter.
3. Recoverytank gasket not secured properly.
1. Solution tank empty.
2. Nozzle at bottom of bottle may be blocked
1. MopVac is beingpushed rapidly away from user
duringsuction.
1. Recoverytank isover-full.
1. Squeegeeblades may beworn or installed
backwards.
1. Highly concentrated cleaning solution may have
been usedin bottle.
Possible Solutions
1. Plugin Mop Vac 2.
2.
Push resetbuttonon plug.
3. Take to servicecenter or call 1-800-321-1134.
1.
Empty recoverytank.
2. Clean filter.
3. Inspectrecoverytank gasket to insure sealed contact
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1. Refilltank.
2. Removecleaningsolutionbottleand rinsethoroughly
to clear nozzle.
1. Place bottomof Mop Vac at outer edge of wet area
duringsuction.Tilt MopVac back, towardyou and pull
slowl toward you duringsuction. See "Vacuum up
~lrtybater"Pg
4.
1. Turn off suction. Removeandempty recoverytank.
ReplaceinMopVac andcontinue cleaning.
1. Turn off suction. Remove batterypack, cleaning
solutionbottle and recoverytank. Replacesqueegee
blades. See "SqueegeeRemovaland Replacement"
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5.
1. Use one capfulof low-sudsingcleaningsolution at
normalconcentration, dilutedwith water according
to instructions.
m~isturbancesin electrical current can tri er the ALCI,
which is locatedinthe cordset nearthe plu
Pressingthe reset buttonuntil it clicks will allow the
& Vac 2 to resumeoperation. If the ALCI repeated, nee%; to be
reset, elther the MopVac 2 needs service or the product is being usedimproperly. For any questions call Loyal
Appliance Mfg. Co. customer service at 1-800-321-1134.
ANY OTHER SERVICINGSHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE
CUSTOMER SERVICE (1-800-321-1134)
inthe event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow Pages for an authorized Royal Dealer. Costs of any transportation to and from any place of repair
are to
be paid by the owner. The service parts used in this unit are easily replacedand readily available from an authorized Royal Dealer or retailer.Always
identify your cleaner by the
model number when requesting informationor ordering replacement parts. The model number appears on the back of the cleaner
(behind
the cleaning solution bottle).
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DESCRIPTION
16 oz. Hardwood Floor Cleaner
1-300030-000
I ReplacementSponge
COSTEACH
3.50
QTY.
6.00
TOTAL