Sanitaire SC500 Series User manual

Commercial
BackPack Vacuum
SC500 Series
Owner’s Guide
English
IMPORTANT
Do not return this product to the store.
Call 1-800-800-8975* Monday - Friday,
8 am to 7:30 pm CST and 10 am - 6:30 pm
Saturday or visit our website,
www.sanitairevac.com for the following:
• assemblyproblems
• replacementofbrokenormissing
items
• toorderreplacementpartsand
accessories
• tolocatethenearestSanitaire 
Warranty Station
* En Mexico Ilame al 5670-6169.
www.sanitairevac.com
PLEASE RETAIN
We suggest you record the model, type and serial
numbers below. They are located on the silver rating
plate on your cleaner. For prompt and complete
service information, always refer to these numbers
when inquiring about service.
Model & Type _________________________________
Serial No. ____________________________________
It is also important to keep your receipt as proof of
date of purchase.
Part No. BP500 (6/2013) ©2013 Electrolux Home Care Products Ltd. Printed in China

To reduce the risk of re, electric shock or injury:
 Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
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in. Turn off the switch, and unplug the electrical cord when
not in use and before servicing.
 Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
 Use only as described in this manual.Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
 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, return it to a service center
before using.
 Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door
on cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
 Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.(Refer to grounding
instructions).
 Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current
carrying capacity.
 Turn off all controls before unplugging.
 Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
 Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands or
operate without shoes.
 Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any
opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce airow.
 This vacuum cleaner creates suction.Keep hair, loose clothing,
ngers and all parts of body away from openings and moving
parts.
 Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
 Do not use without dust bag or lter(s) in place.
 Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
 Do not pick up ammable or combustible liquids such as
gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
 Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
 Keep your work area well lighted.
 Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them.
SAVE THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
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USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
WARNING
Service Information
The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine
maintenance. If additional service is requires, telephone toll
free:
USA: 1-800-800-8975
Mexico: 5670-6169
 1-800-282-2886
If you prefer, you can write to Electrolux Home Care Products,
North America, Service Division, 10200 David Taylor Drive,
Charlotte, NC 28262. In Canada write to Electrolux Home
Care Products, North America, Service Division, 5855 Terry
Fox Way, Mississauga, ON, Canada L5V 3E4. Refer to The
Sanitaire Limited Warranty for complete service information.
DO NOT OIL the motors or the brush roll at
any time. The bearings are permanently
lubricated and sealed.
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Service Information ................................................... 2
Important Safeguards ................................................ 2
Grounding Instructions .............................................. 3
Identify Parts .............................................................. 3
Operating Instructions ............................................... 4
Maintenance .............................................................. 5
Wearing the BackPack Vacuum ................................. 5
Warranty .................................................................... 6
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Improper connection of an equipment-grounding conductor can result in risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualied electrician or
service person of you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance.
If it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied technician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure A. A
temporary adaptor which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figure B maybe used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle, as
shown, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly grounded outlet,
Figure A, can be installed by a qualied electrician.The green-colored rigid ear lug, or the like, extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in
place by a metal screw.
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

Unpack accessories from carton and remove vacuum cleaner.
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This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
Power Switch
Bare Floor NozzleCarpet Nozzle Carpet Nozzle
Tank
5 ft. Hose
Crevice Tool
Upholstery
Tool
Wands
Dusting
Brush
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Please read the following operating instructions carefully. They will help you get the best performance from this professional
quality vacuum cleaner and also to maintain it in optimum condition.
Follow these simple steps for easy and effective operation of the BackPack Vacuum.
Unscrew the lid
and remove it
from the unit.
Remove the
paper bag.
Insert the cloth bag
making sure the exible
ring is properly tted
around the housing.
Attach the extension
wand to the hose and
t the oor tool or any
of the other vacuuming
accessories on the wand.
Place the BackPack
Vacuum on your back,
adjust the shoulder
straps until you feel
comfortable, and then
tighten the waist belt.
Then plug
the extension
cord into
the vacuum
cleaner’s
power cord.
Replace the lid.
Turn the vacuum on.
The toggle switch is
located on the switch
box. You may clip
the switch box to the
waist belt.
Ensure the
extension cord is
wrapped around the
cord retainer with 6
inches of cord from
the retainer to the
end of the plug.
Ensure that the paper
bag and cloth bag
are correctly located
and the exible ring
provides a proper seal
when the lid is closed.
Insert the
paper bag.
Inspect to make
sure the foam lter
is in place.
Remove the cloth
bag and inspect
the exible ring.
WARNING! Always use
the cord retainer. There
is a risk of damage
to the vacuum and/
or electrical shock if
you fail to use the cord
retainer.
(See wearing the
BackPack Vacuum
on page 5).
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The BackPack is designed to balance the weight of the vacuum
on the hips, not the shoulders.
1. Loosen all the straps and place the vacuum on your back.
2. Place the waist straps over your hips and connect the buckle. Pull the straps forward to
center the weight of the unit, so that it is concentrated on your hips. Fig (1)
3. Adjust the shoulder straps to tighten the BackPack on your shoulders, ensuring the weight
is still concentrated on your hips. Fig (2)
4. Connect the sternum straps, and adjust to t comfortably across your chest. Fig (3)
5. Adjust the stabilizer straps as needed. Fig (4)
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1. Carry Straps
2. Stabilizer Straps
3. Sternum Straps
4. Shoulder Straps
5. Waist Straps
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Maintenance
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 Clean the cloth vacuum bag regularly. After emptying
the vacuum bag, turn it inside out and shake out as
much dust from the fabric as possible. Optimum
performance is achieved by using a paper vacuum bag
with the cloth bag.
 Check the power cord for damage. Always unwind the
cable completely.
 Ensure that the vacuum hose, the extension wand and
the vacuuming accessories are not blocked.
 Ensure that the electrical outlet and the plug are
securely connected. Incorrect connections may cause
sparking and damage to the cable socket.
 Have your BackPackVacuum serviced by an authorized
repair service center if you suspect any potential
problems.
 Use only approved paper vacuum bags.
 Ensure that the exible vacuum bag ring provides a
proper seal before vacuuming.

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THE SANITAIRE®COMMERCIAL
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Your Sanitaire commercial cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal use FOR A
PERIOD OF TWO YEARS. The warranty is granted only to the original purchaser of the cleaner. The warranty is subject to the
following provisions.
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• Partsofthecleanerthatrequirereplacementundernormaluse,suchasbumpers,bags,andhoses.
• Damagesormalfunctionscausedbynegligence,abuseorusenotinaccordancewiththeOwner’sGuide.
• DefectsordamagescausedbyunauthorizedserviceortheuseofotherthanGenuineSanitaireparts.

Electrolux Home Care Products North America will, at its option, repair or replace a defective cleaner or cleaner part that is
covered by this warranty. As a matter of warranty policy, Electrolux Home Care Products North America will not refund the
consumer’s purchase price.
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To obtain warranty service you must return the defective cleaner or cleaner part along with proof of purchase to any Sanitaire
Authorized Warranty Station. You will nd the nearest location in the Yellow Pages or online at sanitairevac.com under Service
Locator. Be certain that the Warranty Station is a Sanitaire Authorized Dealer.
For the location of the nearest Sanitaire Authorized Warranty Station or for service information, telephone toll free:
USA: 1.800.800.8975
Mexico: 5670.6169
 1.800.282.2886
If you prefer, you can write to:
Electrolux Home Care Products, North America
Service Division
10200 David Taylor Drive
Charlotte, NC 28262
In Canada write to:
Electrolux Home Care Products, North America
Service Division
5855 Terry Fox Way
Mississauga, ON
Canada L5V 3E4
If it is necessary to ship the cleaner outside your community to obtain warranty repair, you must pay the shipping charges to the
Sanitaire Authorized Warranty Station. Return shipping charges will be paid by the Warranty Station. When returning parts for
repair, please include the model type and serial number from the data plate on the cleaner.
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Any Warranty that may be implied in connection with your purchase or use of the cleaner, including any warranty of MERCHANT-
ABILITY or any warranty for FITNESS for a PARTICULAR PURPOSE is limited to the duration of this warranty. Some states do not
allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
Your relief for the breach of this warranty is limited to the relief expressly provided above. IN NO EVENT SHALL ELECTROLUX
HOME CARE PRODUCTS, NORTH AMERICA BE LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES THAT YOU
MAY INCUR IN CONNECTION WITH YOUR PURCHASE OR USE OF THE CLEANER. Some states do not allow the excluding
or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or excluding may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specic legal rights. You may also have other rights which vary by state.
Charlotte, North Carolina 28262

Guía para el usuario
de aspiradora
BackPack
SC500 Series
IMPORTANTE
No devuelva este producto a la tienda.Llame
al 1-800-800-8975* de lunes a viernes,
de 8a.m. a 7:30p.m. hora estándar de
la región central (CST) y los sábados de
10a.m. a 6:30p.m., o bien, visite nuestro
sitio web en www.sanitairevac.com por los
siguientes temas:
• Problemasconelensamblado
• Reemplazodeartículosdañadoso
faltantes
• Pedidodepiezasyaccesoriosde 
repuesto
• Ubicacióndelcentrodeserviciosde 
mantenimiento en garantía de Sanitaire
más cercano
* En México llame al 5670-6169.
www.sanitairevac.com
CONSERVE ESTO
Le sugerimos que registre el modelo, el tipo y los números de
serie que guran a continuación. Se encuentran en la placa
plateada con las características en la aspiradora. Para obtener
información de mantenimiento rápida y completa, remítase
siempre a estos números cuando consulte sobre el servicio de
mantenimiento.
Modelo y tipo _____________________________________
N.º de serie _______________________________________
También es importante conservar su recibo como constancia
de la fecha de compra.
Part No. BP500 (6/2013) ©2013 Electrolux Home Care Products Ltd. Printed in China
Español

Para reducir riesgos de incendio, descarga eléctrica o lesiones:
• Nolautilicealairelibrenisobresupercieshúmedas.
• Apague el
interruptor y desenchufe el cable de electricidad cuando no la
esté utilizando y antes de realizar el mantenimiento.
• Nopermitaqueseutilicecomounjuguete.Esnecesarioprestar
muchaatencióncuandolausanniñososeutilizacercadeellos.
• Úselasolocomosedescribeenestemanual.Usesololos
accesorios recomendados por el fabricante.
• Nolausesielcableoelenchufeestándañados.Silaaspiradora
nofuncionacomodebería,hasufridocaídasodaños,lahan
dejado al aire libre o se ha caído al agua, llévela al centro de
mantenimiento antes de usarla.
• Evitemoverlaotirardeellatomándoladelcable,usarelcable
como manija, ejercer presión en el cable al cerrar una puerta
o tirar del cable sobre bordes o esquinas losos. No pase la
aspiradora por encima del cable. Mantenga el cable lejos de
supercies calientes.
• Enchúfelaauntomacorrientedebidamenteconectadoatierra.
(Consulte las instrucciones de conexión a tierra).
• Nouseextensionesdecablenitomacorrientesconcapacidad
de corriente inadecuada.
• Apaguetodosloscontrolesantesdedesenchufar.
• Noladesenchufetirandodelcable.Paradesenchufar,agárrela
por el enchufe, no por el cable.
• Nomanipuleelenchufenilaaspiradoraconlasmanoshúmedas
ni la encienda sin zapatos.
• Nointroduzcaningúnobjetoenlasaberturas.Nolausecon
ninguna abertura obstruida; manténgala libre de polvo, pelusas,
cabello y cualquier otra cosa que pueda reducir el paso del aire.
• Estaaspiradoragenerasucción.Mantengasucabello,ropa
suelta, dedos y demás partes del cuerpo lejos de las aberturas y
las piezas móviles.
• Noaspirenadaqueseestéquemandoogenerandohumo,
como cigarrillos, fósforos o cenizas calientes.
• Nolausesilabolsaoel/losltro(s)depolvonoestáncolocados
en su lugar.
• Tengamáscuidadoalaspirarescaleras.
• Noaspirelíquidosinamablesocombustibles,comolagasolina,
ni la use en lugares donde podría haber gasolina.
• Guardelaaspiradoraadentro,enunlugarfrescoyseco.
• Mantengasuáreadetrabajobieniluminada.
• Desenchufelosaparatoseléctricosantesdeaspirarlos.
CONSERVE ESTAS
INSTRUCCIONES
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Cuando se utilice un aparato eléctrico, siempre se deben tomar
precauciones básicas, incluidas las que guran a continuación:
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mantenimiento
Las instrucciones en este folleto sirven de guía para un
mantenimiento de rutina. Si se requiere un mantenimiento
adicional, llame al número gratuito:
EE.UU.: 1-800-800-8975
México: 5670-6169
1-800-282-2886
Si lo prefiere, puede escribir a Electrolux Home Care
Products, North America, Service Division, 10200 David
Taylor Drive, Charlotte, NC 28262. En el Canadá, escriba
a Electrolux Home Care Products, North America, Service
Division, 5855 Terry Fox Way, Mississauga, ON, Canada
L5V 3E4. Remítase a la Garantía limitada de Sanitaire para
obtener información de mantenimiento completa.
NO ENGRASE los motores ni el cepillo cilíndrico
en ningún momento. Los cojinetes están lubricados
y sellados de manera permanente.
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Información de mantenimiento ................................... 2
Instrucciones de seguridad importantes..................... 2
Instrucciones de conexión a tierra.............................. 3
Identicación de las partes......................................... 3
Instrucciones de funcionamiento................................ 4
Mantenimiento ............................................................ 5
Cómo colocarse la aspiradora BackPack ................... 5
Garantía...................................................................... 6
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PELIGRO
La conexión inadecuada del conductor de conexión a tierra del equipo puede derivar en riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Consulte
con un electricista o técnico de mantenimiento calicado si no está seguro de que el tomacorriente esté debidamente conectado
a tierra. No modique el enchufe que viene con el aparato.
Si no corresponde con el tomacorriente, haga instalar un tomacorriente adecuado por un técnico calicado. Este aparato es para
uso con un circuito de 120 voltios de voltaje nominal y cuenta con un enchufe con conexión de descarga a tierra, como se muestra
en la FiguraA. Como se puede ver, se puede utilizar un adaptador temporal similar al que se muestra en la FiguraB para conectar
este enchufe en un receptáculo para dos clavijas, en caso de que no hubiera un tomacorriente adecuado. El adaptador temporal
solo se debe usar hasta que un electricista calicado pueda instalar un tomacorriente con conexión de descarga a tierra adecuado,
FiguraA. La oreja, agarradera rígida color verde, o algo similar, que sale del adaptador debe ir conectada a una descarga a tierra
permanente, como una tapa de la caja de un tomacorriente con descarga adecuada a tierra. Cada vez que se utilice el adaptador,
se lo debe jar con un tornillo metálico.
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Retire los accesorios de la caja de
cartón y saque la aspiradora.
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Este aparato debe estar conectado a tierra. En caso de que funcionara incorrectamente o se averiara, la conexión de descarga a
tierra le daría una vía de menor resistencia a la corriente eléctrica para reducir el riesgo de descarga eléctrica. Este aparato está
equipado con un cable que cuenta con un conductor de conexión a tierra y un enchufe con descarga a tierra. El enchufe debe
conectarse en un tomacorriente adecuado, instalado correctamente y con conexión de descarga a tierra, que esté en conformidad
con todos los códigos y ordenanzas locales.
Interruptor de
encendido
Boquilla para
piso liso
Boquilla para
alfombra
Boquilla para
alfombra
Tanque
Manguera
de 5pies
Herramienta
para grietas
Herramienta para
tapicería
Varillas
Escobilla
para polvo
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La clavija de la conexión
a tierra es la más larga
de las tres.
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tierra

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Lea cuidadosamente las siguientes instrucciones de uso. Esto le ayudará a obtener el mejor rendimiento de esta aspiradora
de calidad profesional y además a mantenerla en óptimas condiciones.
Siga estos pasos simples para realizar un uso fácil y efectivo de la aspiradora BackPack.
Desenrosque la
tapa de la unidad
y retírela.
Retire la bolsa
de papel.
Inserte la bolsa de tela
asegurándose de que
el aro exible esté bien
colocado alrededor del
armazón.
Coloque la varilla de
extensión en la manguera
y, luego, la boquilla para
piso o cualquiera de los
otros accesorios para
aspirar, en la varilla.
Colóquese la aspiradora
BackPack en la espalda,
ajuste las correas para
los hombros hasta que
se sienta cómodo, y
luego apriete el arnés de
la cintura.
Luego
enchufe la
extensión
de cable al
cable de
alimentación
de la
aspiradora.
Vuelva a colocar
la tapa.
Encienda la aspiradora.
El botón interruptor
está ubicado en la caja
del interruptor. Puede
sujetar la caja del
interruptor con un clip
al arnés para la cintura.
Asegúrese de pasar la
extensión de cable por
el sujetador de cable,
dejando 6 pulgadas
de cable desde el
sujetador hasta el
extremo del enchufe.
Asegúrese de que la
bolsa de papel y la
bolsa de tela estén
ubicadas correctamente
y que el aro exible selle
adecuadamente la tapa
al cerrarla.
Inserte la bolsa
de papel.
Verique que el
ltro de espuma
esté en su lugar.
Retire la bolsa de
tela e inspeccione
el aro exible.
¡ADVERTENCIA!
Siempre use el
sujetador del cable.
Existe un riesgo de
dañar la aspiradora
y/o sufrir una descarga
eléctrica si no utiliza el
sujetador del cable.
(Consulte la sección
Cómo colocarse la
aspiradora BackPack
en la página5).
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