JML Ultra Vac User manual

Instructions
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Contents
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Our beds can become home to millions of unwanted guests…
The most common are dust mites. They thrive in the humid environment beneath our sheets
and reproduce rapidly. It’s estimated that we share our beds with around 1.5/2 million dust
mites every night. Dust mite waste carries a number of harmful allergens that can cause a
number of allergic reactions and can trigger respiratory problems, like asthma.
Worse than the dust mite is the bed bug. Though not an everyday problem, bed bug
infestations are becoming more and more common. Bed bugs usually hitch-hike into your
home on things like luggage, furniture and your pets. They’re attracted to your bed by your
breath and the body heat you generate while you’re asleep. Bed bug bites can have a
devastating effect on your skin, causing anything from bite marks to serious skin rashes and
infection.
Thanks to the UV Ultravac from JML, you’ll be able rest easily again. UV light has been used
for over a 100 years to sterilise essential hospital equipment. Now you can enjoy the same
cleaning power in your own home and zap nasty bugs and mites and clean up their harmful
waste with ease.
Please make sure you read the information in this instruction manual carefully before use
and retain for future reference.
Safety Warnings & Advice
Using your UV Ultra Vac
Maintenance
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Safety Warnings & Advice
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IMPORTANT
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical sensory or mental
capabilities, or a lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning the use of this appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• This product contains and uses a High Intensity Ultra Violet Light • The UV light is powerful and may cause
discoloration to fabric and/or flooring if switched on and left stationary for more than 5 seconds.
This product is designed for HOME use only.
DO NOT for any reason look at or touch the UV-C
lamp, when activated. Strongly reflected germicidal
ultraviolet rays are harmful to the eyes and the skin of
both human and animal.
DO NOT touch the UV-C lamp, even after use, as it
may still be hot and may burn the skin.
NEVER put a hand under the appliance while it is still in
operation. During the operation, do not look directly into
the UV lamp.
IF for any reason you do look into the light or touch the
bulb and experience any discomfort – Contact your GP
or Hospital immediately for advice.
DO NOT under any circumstances cover or obstruct
any of the UV-C safety lamp sensors.
ALWAYS check the safety lamp sensors are free
from objects / lint or anything else that may affect their
operation BEFORE turning the unit on.
DO NOT leave the appliance plugged in when
unattended – unplug when not in use and keep safely
out of reach of children.
DO NOT use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
DO NOT use this appliance in any other way than
described in this manual.
ONLY use the attachments recommended in this
manual.
DO NOT use the appliance if it has a faulty mains
lead or plug. If the appliance is not working, has been
dropped, damaged, left outside or exposed to water,
please contact:
TURN OFF before unplugging from the mains.
DO NOT unplug the appliance by pulling on the power
cord.
DO NOT try to vacuum animals, human or plants with
this appliance.
DO NOT drop the product as this may cause damage
to the product and UV lamp.
IF YOU lend the appliance to a third party, please pass
on these usage instructions. No liability is accepted for
damage from improper use or non-compliance with our
safety and warning instructions.
DO ENSURE the power cable is free from obstructions.
DO NOT let the UV Ultra Vac come in to contact with
anything sharp or any liquids.
DO NOT operate if the plug or power cable is wet.
DO NOT allow objects to block any openings or air
vents: keep free from lint, dust, hair or anything else that
may reduce the airflow or operation of the appliance.
KEEP hair, loose clothing, fingers and any other part of
the body away from any openings and the UV light.
DO NOT use to pick up any flammable or combustible
liquids, such as petrol or paraffin, or use in areas where
it may be present.
DO NOT pick up anything that is burning or smoking,
such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
DO NOT use without the waste container and/or the
filters in place.
DO NOT disassemble or attempt to repair the
appliance if faulty. Servicing should only be carried out
by a qualified technician.
ALWAYS take care when handling the appliance. Any
sudden or high impact may damage the bulb and/or
the vacuum.
This is a Class II appliance, which means it is
double insulated for your protection.
JML customer service team – 0800 781 7831.
NOTE* If you have a sensitive skin complaint, please consult your doctor before using
the appliance. This product is designed for HOME use only.
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What is the UV ULTRA VAC?
The JML UV Ultra Vac has been designed to help clean and disinfect beds, bedding and
soft-upholstery by using a combination of vacuum power, HEPA lter and UV technology.
What is UV-C?
UV stands for ultraviolet
C stands for the particular frequency of UV light that kills germs.
UV-C is a short-wave ultraviolet light invisible to the naked eye and ranges between
200 / 280 nanometres. It has been used in hospitals for sterilisation for over a 100 years.
UV-C (UVC) is also referred to as UVGI (ultraviolet germicidal irradiation).
How does it work?
UV-C penetrates the outer cell structure and alters the DNA molecule, preventing replication
and causing them to die. This process has been proven to be extremely effective against
house dust mites and bed bugs, as well as fungus and bacteria such as E-coli and
Staphylococcus.
What is a HEPA filter?
HEPA is an acronym for “high efciency particulate air”. HEPA is a type of lter that can trap
a large amount of very small particles that other vacuum cleaners would simply re-circulate
back into the air of your home.
HEPA lters are composed of a mat of randomly arranged bres and are critical in the
prevention of the spread of allergies, airborne bacterial and viral organisms.
The HEPA lter supplied with the UV Ultra Vac is a True HEPA H11 lter and is effective at
trapping 99.97% of allergen particles.
Using Your UV Ultra Vac
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