Gtech AirRam AR29 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
Model number:
AR29
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS:
IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
RETAIN INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
Do not use in rain or leave outdoors whilst raining.
WARNING: Basic safety precautions should always be observed when
using an electrical appliance, including the following to reduce the risk of fire,
electrical shock, or injury:
Personal Safety:
• Store indoors in a dry place out of the
reach of children.
• Always use responsibly. This appliance
can be used by children aged from 8 years
and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they
have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved.
• Don’t let children play with the appliance;
supervise children using or maintaining
the appliance.
• Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments as described in this
manual; misuse or use of any accessory
or attachment other than those
recommended, may present a risk of
personal injury.
• Take extra care when cleaning stairs.
• Keep the appliance and accessories away
from hot surfaces.
• Do not block the appliances openings
or hinder air flow; keep openings free of
any objects including dust, lint, clothing,
fingers (and all parts of the body).
• Particularly keep hair away from openings
and moving parts.
Electrical safety:
• Only use batteries and chargers supplied
by Gtech.
• Never modify the charger in any way.
• The charger has been designed for a
specific voltage. Always check that the
mains voltage is the same as that stated on
the rating plate.
A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack; never
use the charger with another appliance
or attempt to charge this product with
another charger.
• Before use, check the charger cord for
signs of damage or ageing. A damaged or
entangled charger cord increases the risk
of fire and electric shock.
• Do not abuse the charger cord.
• Never carry the charger by the cord.
• Do not pull the cord to disconnect from
a socket; grasp the plug and pull to
disconnect.
• Don’t wrap the cord around the charger
when storing.
• Keep the charger cord away from hot
surfaces and sharp edges.
• The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the
cord is damaged the charger should be
discarded and replaced.
• Do not handle the charger or the
appliance with wet hands.
• Do not store or charge the appliance
outdoors.
• The charger must be removed from the
socket before removing the battery,
cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
Battery safety:
• This appliance includes Li-Ion batteries; do
not incinerate batteries or expose to
high temperatures, as they may explode.
• Liquid ejected from the battery may cause
irritation or burns.
• In an emergency situation contact
professional help immediately!
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• Leaks from the battery cells can occur
under extreme conditions. Do not touch
any liquid that leaks from the battery. If the
liquid gets on the skin wash immediately
with soap and water. If the liquid gets into
the eyes, flush them immediately with
clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes
and seek medical attention. Wear gloves
to handle the battery and dispose of
immediately in accordance with local
regulations.
• Shorting the battery terminals may cause
burns or fire.
• When the battery pack is not in use, keep
it away from paper clips, coins, keys,
nails, screws or other small metal objects
that could make a connection from one
terminal to another.
• When you dispose of the appliance
remove the battery and dispose of the
battery safely in accordance with local
regulations.
Service:
• Before using the appliance and aer any
impact, check for signs of wear or damage
and repair as necessary.
• Do not use the appliance if any part
is damaged or defective.
• Repairs should be carried out by a
service agent or a suitably qualified
person in accordance with relevant
safety regulations. Repairs by unqualified
persons could be dangerous.
• Never modify the appliance in any way as
this may increase the risk of personal injury.
• Only use replacement parts or accessories
provided or recommended by Gtech.
Intended use:
• This appliance has been designed for
domestic dry vacuum cleaning only.
• Do not pick up liquids or use on wet
surfaces.
• Do not pick up anything that is flammable,
burning or smoking.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Don’t use on concrete, tarmacadam
or other rough surfaces.
• The brush bar may damage certain floor
surfaces. Before vacuuming flooring,
rugs or carpets, check the flooring
manufacturer’s recommended
cleaning instructions.
• May damage delicate fabrics or
upholstery. Care should be taken on loose-
weave carpets and coverings or where
there are loose threads. If in doubt please
test on an inconspicuous area first.
• The Gtech AirRAM has been designed
to clean a wide variety of floor surfaces
without the need to change settings.
However some surfaces such as delicate
loose-pile rugs or carpets, tasselled rug
edges or damaged carpets with exposed
threads are not suitable for cleaning with a
rotary brush.
• The AirRAM has a constantly rotating
brush bar. Never leave the cleaning head
in one spot for an extended period of time
as this may damage the floor surface.
WARNING:
• Do not use water, solvents, or polishes to
clean the outside of the appliance; wipe
clean with a dry cloth.
• Never immerse the unit in water and do
not clean in a dish washer.
• Never use the appliance without the
filter fitted.
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Make a note of your product serial number code for future reference. You can find this on
the underside of item
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What’s in the box
Thank you for choosing a Gtech AirRAM
“I started Gtech to create sensible, easy to use products that do a great
job. Your opinion is important to us and we’ll use your feedback to
improve our products and services, and to let other people know what
it’s like to be part of the Gtech family.”
Nick Grey – Inventor, owner of Gtech
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Head full assembly
Lower Handle
X 2 components
Upper Handle
X 2 components
Battery
Charger
Bin
Filter
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(Filter, battery and bin
are already in place)
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Ensure the lower handle is sitting completely
flush against the yoke. Then push the green
locking clip into the back of the head.
Assembly
To attach the lower handle to the head
assembly, insert the metal pin on the lower
handle into the hole located on the pivot yoke.
Make sure the green locking clip is unlocked to
allow the lower handle to fit.
Fit the two components of the Upper Handle
together in the orientation shown in the image
above. They will only fit together one way.
The components will click into place and will
remain permanently fixed.
Fit the two components of the lower handle
together in the orientation shown in the image
above. They will only fit together one way.
The components will click into place and will
remain permanently fixed.
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To stow or extend the upper handle simply
press the button on the lower handle to
unlock the upper handle.
The upper handle will now slide up or down
depending on required position.
The green locking clip, when correctly fitted,
will click and hold the lower handle in place.
Should the handle assembly need to be
removed the clip can be pulled out to unlock
the lower handle.
The green locking clip remains permanently
attached to the head assembly.
Assembly (continued)
Storage
Insert the upper handle into the lower handle.
You will need to press the button on the upper
handle to fit it in.
Once it slides down you will hear it click into
place.
The upper handle can be set in two positions:
Lowered for storage and raised for use. To
lower the handle, release the upper button.
To raise the handle from the stored position,
release the lower button.
Upper Button
Lower Button
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Operation
Without pressing the power button, place
your foot on the le side of the AirRAM head
and pull the handle back.
Press the power button with your foot to turn
the AirRAM on.
The power button is located on the le hand
side of the AirRAM head assembly.
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When the state of charge indicator starts to
flash one green LED, recharge the battery.
Plug the charger into the mains and connect it
to the battery. Switch on at the mains.
The battery can be charged from flat in 4
hours. The state of charge indicator will show
4 solid green lights when it is charged. It is
OK to charge for 1 hour for a burst of cleaning.
Replace the battery by sliding it down into the
head assembly. It will click into place.
The battery can be charged whilst it’s in the
AirRAM, or when it’s off the product.
To remove the battery, squeeze the latch
underneath and pull upwards.
Battery charging
8
4
hours
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Holding onto the AirRAM with one hand, pull
the bin handle and li the bin out of
the AirRAM.
Hold the AirRAM’s bin over a rubbish bin
and push the green lever towards the lid to
empty the dirt.
Pull the green lever back towards the bottom
of the bin. Close the bin lid and reinsert the bin
into the AirRAM.
Li and release the latch marked with the green
arrow to pull open the lid.
Emptying the bin
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Holding onto the AirRAM with one hand, pull
the bin handle and li the bin out of
the AirRAM.
Remove the filter from the inner shroud,
by twisting and pulling.
Tap the inner shroud over a bin to remove any
excess dirt.
Wash the filter under a tap. Squeeze out any
excess water then let it dry completely before
reinserting into the AirRAM. Recommended
water temperature 40°C. Do not use
detergent or soaps. Never put bin back
without filter inside. You could damage
the motor.
Pull the filter out of the filter housing.
Tap the dirt from the filter and tip any
dirt from the filter housing.
Wash the filter if necessary.
Cleaning the filters - do this once a month or more frequently depending on use.
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Slide the filter onto the inner shroud. Slide the filter and inner shroud into the filter
housing.
If the brush bar jams during use, the AirRAM
will stop and the LEDs will appear red. Before
checking for a blockage, remove the battery.
Rest the AirRAM on its side and locate
the brush bar button on the right hand side.
Press the button inwards and then pull
the brush bar out from the bottom of
the AirRAM.
Replacing the filters
Removing and cleaning the brush bar
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The brush bar can now be removed, starting at
the button end.
To remove hair from the brush bar, run an
open pair of scissors down the groove to cut
the hair, then pull it out.
Re-insert the brush bar, starting by the end
furthest away from the button. Then line up
and push the brush bar into the AirRAM until it
clicks into place.
Replace the battery by sliding it down into the
head assembly.
It will click into place.
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If the brush bar jams during use, the AirRAM
will stop and the LEDs will appear red. You will
need to remove and clean the brush bar (see
page 11).
The AirRAM will not re-start until the red lights
go out. This will take ten seconds.
If the problem persists, follow the
troubleshooting instructions below.
AIRRAM TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Battery model 103A022
Battery 22V 2000mAh Li-Ion
Charging period 4 hours
Battery charger output 27V DC 500mA
Weight 3.2kg
The symbol indicates that this product is
covered by legislation for waste electrical and
electronic products (EN2002/96/EC)
When the vacuum has reached the end of its life, it and
the Li-Ion battery it contains should not be disposed of
with general household waste. The
battery should be removed from the vacuum and both
should be disposed of properly at a
recognised recycling facility.
Call your local council, via amenity site, or
recycling centre for information on the disposal
and recycling of electrical products.
Alternatively visit www.recycle-more.co.uk
for advice on recycling and to find your nearest
recycling facilities.
FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
10
seconds
Clearing a jam / fault
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Product Care
Your Gtech AirRAM doesn’t need much maintenance: keep the filters clean, keep the brush bar tangle-
free and charge the battery. Wipe it with a dry cloth if it gets dirty, including under the bin.
[e-mail] chat supportOnline How to Videos
Product Support
If these initial tips don’t solve your problem, we have various other ways to help.
Visit: www.gtech.co.uk/support
Troubleshooting
AirRAM is not cleaning well 1. Empty the bin
2. Check bin is correctly fitted
3. Check filter is correctly fitted
4. Clean and/or replace filter
5. Check brush bar fitment
AirRAM has stopped or won’t work 1. Charge battery
2. Clear debris from brush bar
Battery will not charge 1. Check the charger is correctly
connected to the battery and mains
supply
2. Check wall socket
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Visit www.gtech.co.uk/warrantyregistration to register your product to ensure that we have all
the information required to provide you with quick and efficient support.
You will need your product’s serial code.
If you purchased directly from Gtech your details are already registered and your 2 year warranty
will start automatically.
If you purchased from an authorised Gtech retailer, please register your warranty within 3 months and
you will need to provide proof of purchase to support any claim against your warranty.
WHAT ISN’T COVERED SUMMARY
• The guarantee becomes effective at the date of
purchase (or the date of delivery if this is later).
• You must provide proof of delivery/purchase before
any work can be carried out on the vacuum cleaner.
Without this proof, any work carried out will be
chargeable. Please keep your receipt or delivery
note.
• All work will be carried out by Gtech or its
authorised agents.
• Any parts which are replaced will become the
property of Gtech.
• The repair or replacement of your vacuum cleaner is
under guarantee and will not extend the period of
guarantee.
Gtech does not guarantee the repair or
replacement of a product as a result of:
• Normal wear and tear (e.g. filters, brush bar)
• Accidental damage, faults caused by negligent use or
care, misuse, neglect, careless operation
or handling of the vacuum cleaner which is not
in accordance with Gtech AirRAM operating manual.
• Blockages - please refer to the Gtech AirRAM
operating manual for details of how to unblock your
vacuum cleaner.
• Use of the vacuum cleaner for anything other than the
normal domestic household purposes.
• Use of parts and accessories which are not Gtech
genuine components.
• Faulty installation (except where installed by Gtech)
• Repairs or alterations carried out by parties other than
Gtech or its authorised agents.
• If you are in doubt as to what is covered by your
guarantee, please call the Gtech Customer Care
Helpline on 01905 345 891.
WARRANTY – REGISTRATION
WARRANTY – TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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Your Gtech AirRAM is guaranteed against material or manufacturing faults for 2 years from the
date of purchase, subject to the following terms and conditions:
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Grey Technology Limited
Brindley Road, Warndon, Worcester WR4 9FB
email: [e-mail]
telephone: [phone]
www.gtech.co.uk
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