Prolux XC15J Technical manual

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PROLUX COMMERCIAL CANISTER
VACUUM CLEANER
MODEL: XC15J
Operation Instruction
Read all instructions before using this appliance
For your safety please read owners manual in its entirety before use.

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Congratulations on your purchase of your new Prolux Commercial Canister Vacuum! With
a 50ft heavy-duty commercial power cord, commercial grade cleaning attachments, &
weighing in at only 16 lbs, the Prolux commercial canister vacuum is great for large or
small jobs. The commercial canister also produces an amazing 113 CFM of power, & and a
quiet 59dBA of sound output, which makes it the perfect vacuum when quiet operation and
powerful suction is needed. The Prolux also comes standard with a 3 Year Limited Motor
Warranty (1 year if used commercially) and a 1 Year Limited Body Warranty (90 days if
used commercially).

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Table of contents
Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions................................................................................................................... 4-5
Assembly
Getting To Know Your Vacuum ............................................................................................................... 6
Using The Accessories & Tools ................................................................................................................ 7-8
Operation
Operating Instructions ............................................................................................................................... 9
Maintenance
Changing/Replacing the bag...................................................................................................................... 9
Changing/Cleaning the Filter..................................................................................................................... 10
Cleaning The Housing ............................................................................................................................... 10
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................ 10-11
Warranty......................................................................................................................................... 11-12
Specifications
•Lightweight – Only weighs 16 lbs.
•Powerful deep cleaning 12-amp motor with an amazing 1143 Air Watts, & 113 Cubic Feet per Minute of
Airflow. (Most vacuums have 80)
•Water Lift Power - 86 inches.
•Dependable – 2-stage filtration adds years of life to the Motor, allowing it to come with a 3 year Limited
Bumper-to-Bumper warranty. (1 year if used commercially)
•50ft heavy-duty commercial power cord.
•15L dust bin capacity.
•Commercial grade vacuum attachment set.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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When using an electrical appliance, basic precaution should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
Keep the operating manual for reference. Include the operating manual if you pass the appliance to third parties.
Violations of the operating instructions can lead to severe injuries as well as damages to the appliance. Prolux takes
no responsibility for damages due to violations of these operating instructions.
The Notices Given
Notices for your safety are especially marked. Always observe these notices to avoid any damages to the appliance.
WARNING: Warning concerning health hazards describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION: Warning concerning possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.
NOTE: Highlights tips for you.
WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, and before
Servicing.
2. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the recommended attachments/accessories and
replacement parts.
3. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use outdoors, on wet surfaces, and do not use for wet
pickup/cleanup.
4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufactures recommend attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center before use.
6. Do not pull or carry the vacuum by its power cord, do not use the power cord as a handle, do not close the
door on power cord, or pull the power cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over the
power cord. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
7. Do not unplug the power cord from your wall by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the end of the plug, not
the cord.
8. Do not handle the power cord/plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into the openings of the vacuum. Do not use the vacuum with any openings blocked.
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.
10.Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts of the vacuum.
11.Turn all controls off before unplugging the vacuum.
12.Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
13.Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
14.Hold the end of the plug on the power cord when rewinding the cord into the cord reel. Do not allow end of
plug to whip when rewinding.
15.Unplug the vacuum before connecting the hose.
16.Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
17.Do not use without dust bag and/or filter in place.
18.If the supply cord is damaged, the manufacturer or an authorized service center must replace it, in order to
avoid a hazard.
19.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

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Mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
Do not vacuum or clean:
- Hair and other parts of the body. They could be sucked in and cause injury.
- Pieces of Clothing (e, g, shoe laces, scarves, etc.). They could be sucked in and cause injury.
- Water and other liquids, especially moisture from carpet cleaning agents. Moisture inside the
appliance can lead to short-circuiting.
- Toner dust (from laser printers. copying-machines. etc.). There is danger of fire or explosion.
- Hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a fire.
- Pointed objects such as glass shards, nails, etc. Such objects destroy the filters.
- Plaster, cement, and fine drilling-dust, makeup. etc. The filters may clog causing damage to the
appliance.
Never use the appliance near flammable or explosive materials -- there is danger of fire or explosion.
Never use the appliance outdoors -- there is danger of rain and dirt destroying the appliance.
Never stick objects into the appliance's openings -- it could cause the appliance to overheat.
Cord Connection
The vacuum runs on electricity, that means there is always danger of electric shock, so please observe the following;
-Never touch the plug with wet hands.
-Always pull directly with the plug. If you want to disconnect the appliance from the outlet. Never pull on the cord,
as it might break.
-Take care that the power cord is not bent, pinched, rolled over or gets in contact with heat sources.
-Use only extension cords suited to the power requirements of the appliance.
-Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
-Only operate the appliance if your outlet voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance's nameplate.
Using the wrong voltage can destroy the appliance.
-If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturers, their authorized service
representative or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger to the user.
Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective power cord. There is a major risk of injury.
Children
Never leave the appliance unattended and use it with special precaution if children or persons who cannot judge dangers
are nearby.
People (including children) who are unable to safely operate the appliance on account of their physical, sensory or mental
abilities or their lack of experience or knowledge should only use this appliance under supervision or instruction of a
responsible person. Packing-materials are not toys. There is danger of suffocation, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BACK PACK VACUUM

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OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
Assembling your vacuum
NOTE: Always remove the power plug from the wall outlet before assembling or removing accessories
!ATTACHING THE FLEXIBLE HOSE & ATTACHMENT WANDS TO THE VACUUM
The flexible hose should be connect before strapping the unit
1. To connect the flexible hose to the front of the unit, insert the machine end of the hose connector into the air
inlet of the vacuum. Once the hose end is inserted, twist the hose end connector to the left or right, to lock the
hose into the air inlet of the vacuum. (Fig 1)
2. To connect the flexible hose to the telescopic wand, insert the attachment end of the hose connection into the
upper part of the telescopic wand. Then take the telescopic wand and insert the bottom end of it into the desired
attachment. (Fig 2)
Fig 1
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord must be disconnected before
removing the dust container, changing the filters/bags or performing maintenance or
troubling shooting checks

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(FIG 2)
USING THE ATTACHMENTS
DUSTING BRUSH
The Dusting Brush is used for all types of furniture. (Fig 3)
CREVICE TOOL
Use for cleaning radiators, cracks & crevices along corners, and baseboards and in-between cushions. (Fig 4)
CARPET/FLOOR BRUSH
The Prolux commercial canister includes a specially designed floor tool that can be used on any surface without
switching attachments. With the flip of a switch located on the top of the tool, easily transition between high pile
carpets, low pile carpets and any hard floor surface, with the Carpet/Floor Brush. (Fig 5)
Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5

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!USING YOUR VACUUM
1. Insert the power plug into the wall outlet
2. Connect hose and telescopic tube if desired.
3. Turn the unit on/off by pressing the switch located on the top portion of the unit. (Fig 9)
Fig 9
!HOW TO CHANGE THE BAG
You will want to change the bag in your vacuum, as soon as it is full or you notice a decrease in the
performance of the vacuums suction power.
To change the bag, please follow the instructions below:
1. Switch the vacuum cleaner to the “Off” position and disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
2. Release the top main motor unit from the lower dust bin/bag chamber, by releasing the two latches located on
the sides of the vacuum.
3. Pull the top motor unit of the vacuum away from the lower bag chamber portion, to separate the two halves
and allow room for the bag to be removed.
4. To remove the bag from the vacuum, simply pull the bag away from the connection port where the bag is
connected to the vacuum.
5. Discard the used bag and replace with a new one by inserting the bag opening over the bag connection port
inside the bag chamber. Press the bag onto the bag connection port, ensuring you slide it all the way on.

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!HOW TO CLEAN AND REPLACE THE FILTER(s)
When the Filter is dirty and the suction power is reduced, you must clean or replace the filter.
Clean and replace the filter:
1. Open the bag chamber by releasing the latches located on the sides of the machine.
2. Pull the filter from the top of the bag chamber by simply lifting it straight up and out.
3. Clean the filter using warm water then allow the filter to air dry completely, OR by lightly tapping it against the
inside of your garbage receptacle to knock the debris off that has built up on the filter. Once this has been done,
then assemble the filter back into the top of the bag chamber. Or, if the filter is too dirty or in an unusable
condition, replace the filter with a new one.
!CLEANING THE HOUSING
WARNING: Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the outlet before cleaning it.
ATTENTION: Do not use Alcohol, cleaning or scouring agents to clean your machine, as these may damage the
appliance. Clean the outside of the housing using only a slightly damp washcloth.
Troubleshooting
WARNING: Never use a defective appliance. Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the outlet before
you start to troubleshoot.
Fault
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
The vacuum will not turn on.
The plug is not connected to the
electrical wall outlet or the
appliance is not switched to the
“on” position.
Insert the plug into an electrical
wall outlet and flip the “on/off”
switch to the “on” position. See
page 9.
Electrical wall socket does not
carry current.
Test the vacuum cleaner on another
outlet that you are sure is carrying
current.
The power cord is damaged.
Replace with a new cord by an
authorized service center or
professional technician.
Suction power is low.
The bag chamber or bag is full or
clogged.
Empty the chamber/replace the
bag.
One of the attachments, wand or
suction hose is clogged.
Remove the debris that is causing
the clog. If necessary, use a long
wooden stick (e.g. a broomstick) or
coat hanger to do this.
The bag chamber is installed
incorrectly.
Remove the bag chamber and
reinstall; making sure the container
is locked into place correctly when
reinstalling.

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The tool attachment being used,
does not work properly on the
surface you are vacuuming.
Attach the appropriate tool for the
surface you are vacuuming. See
page 8.
Dirty filter(s).
Change/clean the filter(s). See
page 10.
The vacuum makes unusual noises,
or is louder than usual.
The attachments wand, suction
hose, or filters are clogged. Or the
bag is full.
Remove any clogs/replace bag. If
necessary, use a long wooden stick
(e.g. a broomstick) or coat hanger
to unclog.
THREE YEAR (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Prolux warranties this product’s motor free from defects in material and workmanship for a period
of three (3) years on the motor (1 year if used commercially), and one (1) year on the body of the
vacuum (90 days if used commercially), free from manufacturer defects in material and
workmanship from the original date of purchase, when utilized for normal household use.
Subject to the following conditions, exclusions, and exceptions:
What is Not Covered by the Prolux Warranty - Warranty Exclusions. This limited warranty does
not extend to and expressly excludes:
1. Normal wear and tear and/or replacement attachments or accessories, including, without
limitation, cords, hoses, filters, switches, chargers and other attachments to the Vacuum.
2. Damage or burnout of the motor resulting from failure to clear a blockage occurring during the
normal course of use.
3. Loss or damage to the body of the vacuum resulting from conditions beyond the control of
Prolux including without limitation, misuse, accidents, abuse, neglect, negligence from the customer,
overuse beyond capacity of the vacuum, or unauthorized modification and/or alteration.
4. Loss or damage to the vacuum resulting from failure to follow the required maintenance
schedule, or failure to use the vacuum in accordance with written instructions from Prolux,
guidelines or the terms of its Owner’s Manual.
5. Using the vacuum for commercial use.
If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within
the warranty period, please contact your authorized PROLUX dealer you purchased the unit from.
Non-durable parts including, without limitation, filters, accessories, brushes, belts, and electrical
parts, which normally require replacement, are specifically excluded from warranty.
This warranty is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at Prolux’s option.
This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been
tampered (by unauthorized user) with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty
does not cover damage caused by shipping damage, misuse, abuse, negligent handling, or
damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit only and is not transferable. This
warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state
to state. *IMPORTANT: Before sending your unit back for warranty work, contact your

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authorized PROLUX retailer you bought the unit from first for instructions on how to send
your unit in for warranty work. Unauthorized warranty claims will result in delayed service
and may be returned.
For Authorized Warranty Claims: PROLUX shall be responsible for all parts and labor
associated with the warranty claim and the customer shall be responsible for all shipping
charges to the PROLUX service center.
In the event of a warranty claim, Prolux will replace any parts associated with the warranty
claim, and return the unit back to working order, before sending the item back to the
customer.
Prolux is constantly striving to improve our products. Therefore, the specifications contained
herein are subject to change without notice.
Product Warranty Registration
Please follow the link below to register your Prolux product.
www.proluxcleaners.com
For more information on this product, including warranty info and to contact Prolux Customer
Service, Please follow the link below:
http://www.proluxcleaners.com/comcan.html
Environmental tips
Once any electronic product is no longer functional, it should be disposed of in such a way as to cause minimum
environmental impact, in accordance with the regulations of your local authority. In most cases you can take
such products to your local recycling station.