RhinoVac RH1212 User manual

RH1212
Upright Vacuum Cleaner
USER GUIDE

User Guide
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RH1212
User Manual
Table of contents:
1- Important safety reminders........................................ 3
2- Getting to know your upright vacuum cleaner........... 5
3- Preparing your upright vacuum cleaner..................... 6
4- How use your upright vacuum cleaner ...................... 7
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CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR......................... 7
- CLEANER RELEASE ..................................................... 8
- POWER SWITCH........................................................... 8
- CLEANER STORAGE .................................................... 9
- CLEANER TOOLS ......................................................... 9
- CLEANING THE STAIRS............................................... 10
- EMPTYING THE DUST CONTAINER.............................11
- CLEANING THE PRE MOTOR FILTERS .......................11
- CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER ...............................12
- CHANGING THE BELT OR BRUSHES ..........................12
- CLEARING OBSTRUCTIONS........................................14
5- User checklist .......................................................... 15
Please read this manual carefully before use and
save these instructions.

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1. Important Safety Reminders
• This appliance should only be used for domestic cleaning, as described
in this user guide. Please ensure that this guide is fully understood before
operating the appliance.
• Do not leave the appliance plugged in. Always switch off and remove the
plug from the socket after use, or before cleaning the appliance or any
maintenance task.
• 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. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• If the power cord is damaged stop using the appliance immediately. To avoid
a safety hazard, an authorized service engineer must replace the power
cord.
• Keep hands, feet, loose clothing and hair away from rotating brushes.
• Use only attachments, consumables or spares recommended or supplied
by supplier
• When using cleaning tools ensure that the appliance is kept in the upright
(parked) position. This will avoid possible damage to the carpet or floor
covering. When cleaning stairs, do not position the appliance above you.
• Static electricity: some carpets can cause a small build up of static electricity.
Any static discharge is not hazardous to health.
• Do not use your appliance out of doors or on any wet surface or for wet pick
up.
• Do not pick up hard or sharp objects, matches, hot ashes, cigarette ends or
other similar items.
• Do not spray with or pick up flammable liquids, cleaning fluids, aerosols or
their vapors.
• Do not run over the power cord when using your appliance or remove the
plug by pulling on the power cord.
• Do not continue to use your appliance if it appears faulty.
• To ensure the continued safe and efficient operation of this appliance
we recommend that any servicing or repairs are only carried out by an
authorized service engineer.

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• Do not stand on or wrap the cord around arms or legs when using your
appliance.
• Do not use the appliance to clean animals or people.
• When using the cleaning tools, ensure to always steady the appliance with
your other hand. This will ensure that the appliance does not fall while in
use.
Warning: A thermal cut out switch off the appliance to prevent
overheating if it is used when full or there is a blockage or dirty filters. If
this should happen then switch off, unplug and correct the fault. It will take
approximately 45 minutes for the cut out to automatically reset.
The Environment
The symbol on this appliance indicates that this appliance may not
be treated as household waste. Instead it must be handed over to
the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance
with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. For more
detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this
appliance, please contact your local city office, your household and
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the
appliance.

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2. Getting To Know Your Upright Vacuum Cleaner
PET HAIR &
ALLERGEN
REMOVER*
EXTRA LONG
HOSE HOOK*
HOSE
CORD STORAGE
HOOK
HOSE HOOK/
CARRY HANDLE
POWER CORD
EXTENSION TUBE
/CREVICE TOOL
DUSTING
BRUSH
CLEANER
RELEASE
PEDAL
ON/OFF
BUTTON
HANDLE
BIN RELEASE
DUST
CONTAINER
EXHAUST
FILTER
CARPET CARE
CONTROL
SELECTOR HOSE
CONNECTOR
WASHABLE
PRE MOTOR FILTER

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3. Preparing Your Upright Vacuum Cleaner
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4
Insert the
handle into the
body of the
cleaner.
Attach turbo
nozzle to the
cleaner.
Ready for use.
Screw handle in
place with the
screws provided.

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4. How Use Your Upright Vacuum Cleaner
CARPET CARE CONTROL SELECTOR
The carpet care control
selector raises and lowers
the height of the nozzle.
Ensure that the cleaner is in the upright (parked) position and move the
selector to the required setting for the carpet type or floor covering.
To obtain the best performance and energy efficiency* it is recom-
mended that the adjustment setting position 1 is used for the main
cleaning operations. The other adjustment settings are for ease of use,
use on longer pile carpets, or for specialist cleaning tasks.
Settings
1. Best performance and energy efficiency, short to medium pile carpets,
hard wooden floors, wooden floor boards with crevices, ceramic tiles.
2. Medium pile carpets, delicate floor coverings such as vinyl or linoleum,
parquet flooring.
3 or 4. For longer pile carpets the motion resistance may increase. Use
these intermediate settings to reduce the force required to push the
vacuum cleaner.
5. Luxury carpet and Tool mode
IMPORTANT:
• Using this cleaner for loop pile carpets with pile greater than 30mm is
not recommended. Please consult the floor care/carpet manufacturer’s
recommended cleaning instruction before vacuuming.
• When cleaning delicate hard floors such as vinyl or linoleum the
selector switch must be moved to position 2. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the floor surface.
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CLEANER RELEASE
Unlock the cleaner
by pressing down
on the pedal with
your foot.
POWER SWITCH
To switch the cleaner
on or off press down
on the pedal with
your foot.

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CLEANER STORAGE
To switch the cleaner
on or off press down
on the pedal with
your foot.
CLEANER TOOLS
Crevice Tool
For corners and hard to reach areas.
Dusting Brush
For bookshelves, frames, keyboards and other delicate areas.
Pet Hair & allergen remover*
The pet hair & allergen remover is ideal for removing pets hairs. DO NOT
TOUCH ANYBODY AND ANIMALS WITH THE ROLL BRUSH.
Parquet nozzle
The parquet nozzle is ideal for cleaning delicate surfaces.
All accessories can fit onto the end of the flexible hose or end of the
extension tube. Combine accessories depending on use.
1 2
Remove the
extension tube.
Remove the
extension tube.

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IMPORTANT:
When using cleaning tools, the cleaner must be kept in the upright
position, particularly when cleaning stairs. The nozzle height should also
be set to tool mode.
CLEANING THE STAIRS
Both short and extra long hoses are
supplied with the cleaner. When the user
needs to use the longer stretch hose, the
short hose should be removed from the
hose socket and replaced by the longer
stretch hose.
It is dangerous to place the cleaner above
you when cleaning stairs.
ALWAYS work with the cleaner below
you. Ensure it is positioned up against
the bottom step.
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5
4
Attach extension
tube to the end of
the hose.
Fit the crevice tool or dusting
brush to the extension tube
or hose.
Fit the Pet Hair and Allergen
Remover* to the hose or at
the end of the extension tube.
Fit the parquet nozzle* to the
crevice tool.

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EMPTYING THE DUST CONTAINER
CLEANING THE PRE MOTOR FILTERS
To remove the dust
container from the
cleaner press the
bin release button.
Rotate the upper part of
the dust bin to open.
Remove the filter
assembly from the
dust bin.
Separate the foam
filter from the filter
pack.
Wash both filters under hand warm water until
the water runs clean. Remove excess water by
shaking and leave to dry for 24 hours. When com-
pletely dry reassemble and refit filters to cleaner.
Hold the container
over the bin and
press the bin open
button.
The dust container
door will open and
you can empty
with no contact
with the dust.
Once emptied,
gently tap or shake
the container to
release any excess
dust from the
filters.

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CLEANING THE EXHAUST FILTER
CHANGING THE BELT OR BRUSHES
If your cleaner is not picking up efficiently, the belt or brushes (or both)
you may need replacing, but first please make sure you have:
• Emptied the dust container
• Cleaned the filters
• Checked for blockages
IMPORTANT:
Switch the cleaner off before dismantling cleaner and remove the plug
from the electricity supply before dismantling cleaner.
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3
2
Remove the dust
container rotate and
remove the exhaust
filter cover.
Wash the filter under hand warm
water until the water runs clean.
Remove excess water by shaking
and leave to dry for 24 hours.
When completely dry reassemble
and refit filters to cleaner.
Remove the Exhaust
filter.

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Turn the cleaner over and
remove 5 retaining screws
attaching the brush guard to
the base.
Remove the brush guard.
Remove brush assembly and
check for wear on the belt.
Loop the new belt around the
motor and brush channel.
Hold the brush assembly and
stretch the belt until the brush
can be slotted back into the
cleaner housing.
Rotate the brush to ensure
movement of the belt.
Refit the brush guard with
5 retaining screws.

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CLEARING OBSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANT:
Switch the cleaner off and before dismantling cleaner remove the plug
from the electricity supply before dismantling cleaner.
- If cleaning tools were
in use check the
cleaning tool and the
removable handle.
- Check the hose by
removing it from the
cleaner, stretching it to
full length.
- Turn the cleaner
over and rotate the
brushes until they
are free to rotate.
- Check for a blockage in
the hose socket. Use a
flexible rod to remove
any obstruction.
- Removing a blockage from
the pet hair & allergen
remover.
Open the nozzle at each
side, lift cover and remove
the blockage.

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5. User Checklist
If your cleaner is not working properly run through the
following checklist.
1. Is there a working electricity supply to the cleaner?
Check with another electrical product.
2. Is the dust container full or choked with fine dust?
To empty the dust container, see instructions on P7.
3. Is the hose blocked?
To clear a blockage, see instructions on P8.
4. Is there a blockage in the appliance base?
To clear a blockage, see the instruction on P8.
5. Are the filters blocked?
To clean filters, see the instruction on P7.
6. Is the nozzle height set correctly?
To set the carpet height selector, see the instruction on p4.
7. Are the brushes rotating correctly?
To check the brushes, see the instructions on p8.
8. Has the cleaner overheated?
If so, it will take about 30 minutes to reset. If there is any doubt call the Service
Office for advice. They may be able to assist you over the telephone. A service
charge will be made if the cleaner is examined and found to be in working order,
has not been assembled in accordance with these instructions or has been used
incorrectly, or if working order has not been assembled in accordance with these
instructions or has been used incorrectly.
WARNING!
A thermal cut out switch off the cleaner to prevent overheating if it is
used when full or there is a blockage or dirty filters. If this should happen
switch off, unplug and correct the fault.
It will take about 45 minutes for the cut out to automatically reset.
IMPORTANT:
Do not run the appliance over the supply cord as this could damage the
supply cord insulation.

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