Gtech AirRAM MK2 K9 User manual

OPERATING MANUAL
Model number:
AR30
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Thank you for choosing a Gtech AirRAM K9
“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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What’s in the box
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Head full assembly
Lower Handle
X 2 components
Upper Handle
X 2 components
Battery
Charger
Bin
Filter
5 x spare scented
cartridges
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(Filter, battery and bin
are already in place)
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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Ensure the lower handle is sitting completely
flush against the yoke. Then push the green
locking clip into the back of the head.
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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.
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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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Slide scented cartridge into the end of the
shroud. Replace filter and return to filter
housing.
Remove the scented cartridge from its box
then slide the plastic sleeve off.
Please refer to page 14 for scented cartridge
health warnings.
Slide the filter and inner shroud out of the filter
housing.
Installing scented cartridge
Remove the filter from the inner shroud, by
twisting and pulling.
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Operation
Without pressing the power button, place
your foot on the le side of the AirRAM K9
head and pull the handle back.
Press the power button with your foot to turn
the AirRAM K9 on.
The power button is located on the le hand
side of the AirRAM K9 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
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hours
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Holding onto the AirRAM K9 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 K9 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.
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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
K9 will stop and the LEDs will appear red.
Before checking for a blockage, remove the
battery.
Rest the AirRAM K9 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.
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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 K9
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
K9 will stop and the LEDs will appear red. You
will need to remove and clean the brush bar
(see page 12).
The AirRAM K9 will not re-start until the red
lights go out. This will take ten seconds.
If the problem persists, follow the
troubleshooting instructions below.
Scented Cartridge
Scented cartridge refills: Keep out of the reach of
children. People suffering from perfume sensitivities
should be cautious when using this product as it may
produce an allergic reaction or cause sensitisation
by skin contact. If swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately and show this container or label. Toxic
to aquatic organisms, may cause long-term adverse
effects in the aquatic environment. Scented refills
contain: Linalyl acetate, Limonene, Linalool, Lilial,
Lavender oil, Vanillin, Borneol, Polysorbate 20
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seconds
Clearing a jam / fault
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Troubleshooting
AirRAM K9 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 K9 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
Product Care
Your Gtech AirRAM K9 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.
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Product Support
If these initial tips don’t solve your problem, we have various other ways to help.
Visit: www.gtech.co.uk/support
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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
AIRRAM K9 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
Battery model 103A022
Battery 22V 2000mAh Li-Ion
Charging period 4 hours
Battery charger output 27V DC 500mA
Weight 3.3kg
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