Truvox International Valet Tub Vac Installation instructions

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Userinstructions
ValetTub Vac
Commercial VacuumCleaner
03-8193-0000Issue403/10
CAUTION
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READTHESEINSTRUCTIONS BEFOREUSINGTHEMACHINE
ORIGINALINSTRUCTIONS

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Contents
1. Generalinformation...............................................................................................................4
1.1. ImportantSafetyAdvice..................................................................................................4
1.2. Guidelinesforthe operator..............................................................................................5
1.3. Transporting the machine................................................................................................5
2. Preparing foruse...................................................................................................................5
2.1 Electricalconnection........................................................................................................5
2.2 Howtoassemblethe vacuum..........................................................................................5
2.2.1 Fitting the hose.............................................................................................................5
2.2.2 Removingthe hose.......................................................................................................6
2.2.3 Fitting the telescopicwand and accessories..................................................................6
3Operation..............................................................................................................................6
4Storage..................................................................................................................................6
5Maintenance..........................................................................................................................7
5.1 Replacing the dust bag....................................................................................................7
5.2 Maintaining filters.............................................................................................................7
6AfterSalesService................................................................................................................8
7Guarantee.............................................................................................................................8
8WasteElectrical &ElectronicEquipment (WEEE)..................................................................8
9Technicalspecification...........................................................................................................9
10 Accessories...........................................................................................................................9
11 FaultDiagnosis......................................................................................................................9
12 PartsList &Diagrams..........................................................................................................11
13 ECDeclaration of Conformity...............................................................................................14

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IMPORTANT
BEFOREUSEREADTHESEINSTRUCTIONSAND RETAINFORFUTUREREFERENCE
1.Generalinformation
Thiscommercialvacuumcleanerhasbeen
designed forthe collection ofdustinindoor
areas. It shouldnotbe used inoutdoorareas.
Werecommend thatanyusernotfamiliarwith
carpetcleaning shouldread theseuser
instructionsfullybeforeusing the machine. Ifyou
haveanyqueriespleasecontact the supplierwho
you purchased the machine fromorTruvox
Internationalon the contactdetailsprovided at
the back.
Thismachine mustonlybe used forthe
manufacturer’sapproved application.Donot
use the machine whereitissuspected thatthe
carpet, floororupholstery containshealth
endangering dustordebrissuchasasbestosor
chemicalwaste.Ifthisissuspected do not
proceed,contactyoursupervisor,supplieror
TruvoxInternationalforadvice.
The following instructionscontainimportant
information aboutthe machine and safetyadvice
forthe operator.
Equipmentmustbe operated,serviced and
maintained inaccordancewiththe
manufacturer’sinstructions.Ifin doubtcontact
thesupplier ofyourmachine.
Theseinstructionsarevalidforthe following
models:
ValetTub Vac
1.1.ImportantSafetyAdvice
When using electrical equipmentbasicsafety
precautionsshouldbe followed including the
following.
•Read allinstructionscarefullybeforeuse.
•Thisapplianceissuitableforcommercialuse,
forexampleinhotels,schools,hospitals,
factories,shops,offices,rentalbusinessesand
otherthan normal housekeeping purposes.
•Thismachine isnotintended foruseby
persons(including children)withreduced
physical,sensory ormentalcapabilities,orlack
ofexperienceand knowledge,unlessthey
havebeen given supervision orinstruction
concerning useofthe machine byaperson
responsiblefortheirsafety.
•Keep children and unauthorised personsaway
fromthe machinewhen inuse.
•Beforeusing the appliance,check thatthe
mainspowervoltage correspondswiththe
voltage shownon the rating plate.
•Allpartsaretobe positioned asindicated inthe
instructionsbeforeusing the machine.
•Do not operatethe machine ifitmalfunctionsor
isdamaged inanyway.Contactan authorised
serviceagent forrepairoradjustment.
•Do notoperateswitchesortouchthe mains
plug withwethandsasthismaycauseelectric
shock.
•Whenunplugging pulltheplug,notthe supply
cord.
•Do notpull orcarry bycord,usecordasa
handle,closeadooron cord,orpullaround
sharpedgesorcorners.
•Keep hair,looseclothing,fingersand allparts
of bodyawayfromopeningsand moving parts.
•Keep cordawayfromheated surfaces.
•Do not usewherehazardousdust ispresent.
•Do not useinan explosiveatmosphere.
•Do not pickup oilorotherflammablematerial.
•Do not usetopickup moistureoranyliquids.
•Do notleavethe machine connected tothe
electricitysupplywhen notinuse,always
removethe plug fromthe socket-outlet.
•Switchoffthe machine beforeremoving the
plug.
•Keep the powersupplycordclearofmoving
parts.During operation hazardmayoccur
whenrunning the machine overthe power
supplycord.
•The powersupplycordmustberegularly
inspected forsignsofdamage.Ifthe power
supplycordisdamaged,itshall onlybe
replaced bythe manufacturer,itsserviceagent
orasimilarqualified person inordertoavoida
hazard.
•Onlyreplacethe supplycordwiththe type
specified intheinstruction manual.
•Do notoperatethe machine withadamaged
supplycordorplug,orafterthe machine
malfunctionsorisdamaged inanyway.
Contactan authorised ServiceAgentforrepair
oradjustment.
•The plug ofthe powersupplycordmustbe
removed fromthe socket-outletbefore
commencing cleaning ofthe machine or
undertaking maintenanceoperations.
•Do not kinkortwist the powercord.
•Takecarewhen using amachine nearthe top
of stairstoavoidoverbalancing.

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1.2.Guidelines fortheoperator
WARNING
Operatorsmust be fullytrained inthe use
ofthe machine inaccordancewiththese
instructions,abletoperformusermaintenance
and the correctselectionofaccessories.
•Operatorsshouldbephysicallycapableto
manoeuvre,transportand operatethe
machine.
•Operatorsshouldbe abletorecogniseunusual
operation ofthe machine and reportany
problems.
•Onlyusethe machine onfirmlevelsurfaces.
•Wearsuitablefootweartoavoidslipping.
•Wearsuitableclothingtokeep dryand warm.
•Wherepossibleimplementjob rotation and
adequaterestperiodstoavoidcontinuoususe
of the samemuscles.
•Do not leavemachine running unattended
•Do not smokewhen using the machine.
•Do notputanyobjectsintoopenings.Do not
usewithanyopening blocked:keep free of
dust, debris,hair,oranything thatmayreduce
airflow.
WARNING Thismachine isfordry use
only.
CAUTION -Thismachine isforindoor
useonlyand shouldnotbe used or
stored outdoorsorinwet conditions.
CAUTION -Ifit issuspected thatthereis
hazardousdustorflammablematerials
stop cleaning the area immediatelyand
consult yoursuperior.
WARNING Onlyuseaccessoriesand
sparepartsprovided withthe machine or
thoseapproved bythe manufacturer.
The useofotheraccessoriesmayimpair
the safetyofthe machine.
•Ensurethe machine isswitched off before
adding orchanging accessories.
1.3.Transportingthemachine
CAUTION –Incorrectlifting techniques
mayresultinpersonalinjury, where
applicabledo notlift large and heavy
machineswithout assistance. Weadvisethatthe
manual handling regulationsarefollowed.
Pleaserefertothe technicaltablefordetailson
weight ofmachine.
When transporting the machine ensurethatall
components,tanksand removablepartsare
securelyfastened,and thatthe supplycordand
plug arenot trailing. Detachhoseand wandfrom
machine whereapplicable.
Takeextremecarewhen moving the machine up
ordownstepsorstairs.
2.Preparing foruse
2.1Electrical connection
Beforeconnecting the machine tothe power
supply, check that yoursupplyvoltage
correspondswiththatmarked on therating label.
The powersupplycordplusanyextension leads
shouldnot exceed 30mintotal,otherwiseyou
mayexperienceproblemsstarting up the
machine.The cross-section of anyextension
cablewiring must be atleast 2,5mm².
Shouldan extension cordbe used,ensurecord
rating isadequateforthe equipment.Do notuse
extension cordincoiled condition asthiscould
result inoverheating of the cord.
UK only
The supplycordfor230vmodelsisfitted witha
plug containing a13 ampfuse.Shouldthe fuse
requirereplacementit must onlybe replaced bya
13 ampfuseconforming toBS1362,and the fuse
covermust be refitted. Ifthe fusecoverislost the
plug mustnotbe useduntil the correct
replacement coverisfitted.
IMPORTANT -If the supplycordisdamaged,it
must onlybe replaced byaspecialcordavailable
fromthe manufactureroran authorised service
agent.
2.2How toassemblethevacuum
WARNING-Before undertaking
assemblyorchanging of
accessories/toolsswitchoff machine
and unplug fromtheelectricitysupply.
2.2.1Fitting thehose
•Insertthe hoseintothe socketonthe frontof
the vacuumcleaner(Fig1).
•Twistinaclockwisedirection untilhoseis
locked intoposition.
Fig 1
On/Off
Button
HoseSocket

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2.2.2Removing thehose
•Toremovethe hose,twistinacounter
clockwisedirection untilreleased.
2.2.3Fitting thetelescopicwandand
accessories
•Attachthe telescopicwand tothe curvedhose
handle(Fig2).
Fig 2
•Lengthen the telescopicwand bysliding the
lock and then pullingthe tube out (Fig3).
Fig 3
•Attachthe combination floortooltothe end of
the telescopicwand (Fig4).
Fig 4
3Operation
The vacuumcleanerisfitted withan internal
cablewinder.Beforeusing the vacuumcleaner
unwind thepowercordandinserttheplug into
the poweroutlet socket.
3.1Startingthemachine
•Ensurecableisfullyextended beforeuse.
•Ensureadust bag isfitted beforeuse.
•Pressthe on/offbutton toturnthe vacuum
cleaneron.Press the on/offbutton againto
turnthe vacuumoff.
•Suction can be adjusted bysliding the airflow
adjusterlocated on the hosehandle(Fig5).
Fig 5
•Formaximumsuction keep the adjusterclosed
(Fig6).
Fig 6
•Afteryou finishcleaning,turnthe vacuum
cleaneroff bypressing the ON/OFFbutton.
•Onlythen unplug fromthe powersocket.
•Using the handle,rewind the mainscord(Fig
7).
Fig 7
4Storage
•Alwaysunplug the machine afteruse.
•Rewind the cordusing the manualhandleof
the machine ensuring thatthe plug isnot
trailing on the floor.
•Afterusecheck the bag.Iffull,replacethe
bag.
•Storethe machine inadry indoorarea only.

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5Maintenance
WARNING-Before undertaking
maintenance operationsor
adjustmentsswitchoff machineand
unplugfromtheelectricitysupply.
The machine requiresminimummaintenance
apartfromthe following checksbythe operator.
•Supplycord -Regularlyinspectsheath,plug
and cordanchorage fordamage orloose
connection.
•Bodyofthevacuum –Clean withadamp
cloth.
•Vacuumfilter –Check the vacuumfilters,
clean and replaceasappropriate.
•Hose,wandandvacuumaccessories –
Check and removeanydebrisorlintbuild-up
fromthe head.
IMPORTANT –Allotherservicing and repairs
shouldonlybe performed byaTruvoxengineer
orAuthorised ServiceAgent.
IMPORTANT –Shouldthe machine failto
operatepleaserefertothe fault diagnosissection
inthe back ofthe instruction manual.Ifthe
problem/remedyisnotlisted pleasecontact
TruvoxCustomerServiceDepartmentforrapid
attention.
5.1Replacing thedustbag
•The ValetTub Vacisfitted withabag full
indicator.Shouldthislightswitchon during
operation the bag shouldbe replaced.
•Onthe middlerim,pulloutthe twoclips,
releasing the top section ofthe vacuum.
•Removethe top section (Fig8).
Fig 8
•Removethe primary filter(clothfilter).
Belowthisyou willsee the dust bag.
•Slide the Dustbag outofthe housing and
disposeof the fullbag.
•Slide innewdustbagbetween the clipsofthe
housing inadownwardsdirection.
•Replacethe primaryfilterbackon top ofthe
dust bag.
•Replacethe top section ensuring correct
orientation (Fig9).
Fig 9
•Pushthe twoclipseachside back intosecure.
•The vacuumisnowreadyforoperation.
5.2Maintaining filters
•It isveryimportanttokeep the filtersclean to
receivemaximumperformancefromthe
vacuum.Notcleaning and replacing yourfilters
regularlycan reducethe suction powerand
causeoverheating.
•Toclean the exhaustHEPA 10filter,detach
the exhaustHEPA 10 filtercoverbypressing
the twoclipsonthe covertounlock and pulling
it firmlyawayfromthe vacuumcleaner(Fig10).
Fig 10
•Rinsethe HEPA filterunderrunning waterand
allowtodry completelybeforeputting itback
intothe vacuumcleaner.
•Filtershouldbe replaced according touse.

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6After Sales Service
Truvoxmachinesarehigh qualitymachinesthat
havebeen tested forsafetybyauthorised
technicians. Itisalwaysapparent that afterlonger
working periods, electricaland mechanical
componentswillshowsignsofwearand tearor
ageing.
Underextremeorspecialised conditionsand/or
insufficient maintenance, shortermaintenance
intervalsarenecessary. UseonlyoriginalTruvox
spareparts. Use ofother spare partswill
invalidateall warrantyand liabilityclaims.
Shouldyou requireaftersalesserviceplease
contactthe supplierfromwhomyou purchased
the machine,who will arrange service. Repairs
and servicing of Truvoxproductsshouldonlybe
performedbytrained staff. Improperrepairscan
causeconsiderabledangerstothe user.
7Guarantee
Yourproductisguaranteed for one yearfromthe
dateoforiginalpurchase,orhirepurchase,
againstdefectsinmaterialsorworkmanship
during manufacture.Withinthe guarantee period
weundertakeatourdiscretion,torepairor
replacefreeofcharge tothe purchaser,anypart
found tobe defective,subjecttothe following
conditions.
CONDITIONS
1.Claimsmade underthe termsofthe
guarantee mustbe supported bytheoriginal
invoice/billofsaleissuedatthe timeofsale,
orthe machine Serial Number.
2.Forclaimsunderthisguarantee contactthe
supplierfromwhomyou purchased the
productwhowillarrange the appropriate
action.Do notinitiallyreturnthe productas
thiscouldresultintransit damage.
3.NeitherTruvoxnoritsdistributorsshall be
liableforanyincidental orconsequentialloss.
4.Thisguarantee isgoverned bythe lawsof
England.Thisguarantee doesnotcoverany
ofthe following:Periodicmaintenance,and
repairorreplacementofpartsdue tonormal
wearand tear.
5.Thisguarantee isgoverned bythe lawsof
England.Thisguarantee doesnotcoverany
ofthe following:Periodicmaintenance,and
repairorreplacementofpartsdue tonormal
wearand tear.
•Damage caused byaccident, misuseor
neglect, orthe fitting ofotherthan genuine
Truvoxparts.
•Defectsinotherthan genuine Truvox
parts,orrepairs,modificationsor
adjustmentsperformed byotherthan a
Truvoxserviceengineerorauthorised
serviceagent.
•Costsand risksof transportrelating directlyor
indirectlytothe guarantee of thisproduct.
•Consumableitemsand wearpartssuchas
drivebelts.
Thisguarantee doesnotaffectyourstatutory
rights,noryourrightsagainstthe supplierarising
fromtheirsalesorpurchasecontract.
8WasteElectrical &ElectronicEquipment
(WEEE) Do not disposeofthisdevicewith
unsorted waste. Improperdisposal
maybe harmfultothe
environment and human health.
Pleaserefertoyourlocal waste
authorityforinformation on return
and collection systemsinyour
area.

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9Technical specification
Allmodels: 220-240 V~50 Hz, Class II construction.Fitted with10mpowercordand fitted fused plug.
Model
Code ValetTub Vac VTV ValetTub Vac
VTV/EURO
Voltage AC(~)/ Frequency V/ Hz220-240/50 220-240/50
Vacmotorrating W1400 1400
Airflowl/sec35 35
VacuumkPa17 17
Vacuummm/wg1730 1730
Filtration 4stage *4stage *
Dust bag capacitylitres55
Cablelengthm10 10
Specification of powercordH05V2V2-F 2X1.0mm² H05V2V2-F 2X1.0mm²
Size(DiaxH)cm34 x38 34 x38
Sound pressureleveldB(A) 79 79
Weightemptykg8.58.5
Warranty1year1year
*4stage filtrationincludingHEPA 10microfiltration system.
TruvoxInternationalisaBSIRegistered Companyandourpolicy isone ofcontinuousdevelopment.
Wereservethe righttochange specificationswithout priornotification.
10 Accessories
Accessory PartNo. Description
HEPA Filter+PreFilter20-0190-0000 InclusiveofHepa Holder+1xHEPA10
filter+5xVacinletfilter
ClothFilter20-0174-0000 Clothfilter
Dust bag (Pack of10)20-0172-0000 Pack of10paperbags
Hose20-0168-0000 Hose
Telescopicwand 20-0169-0000 Wand
FloortoolRD270 Foruseon hardand carpeted floors
CrevicetoolDS-076 Foruseon upholstery and edge cleaning
IMPORTANT: Genuine accessoriesareonlyavailablefromauthorised ServiceAgentsorthe Truvox
CustomerServiceDepartment.
11 FaultDiagnosis
WARNING -Before undertakingmaintenanceoperationsoradjustmentsswitchoff
machineandunplugfromtheelectricitysupply.
The following simplechecksmaybeperformed bythe operator.
Problem Reason Remedy
Machine not working Lack ofvoltage/electrical
supply. Check fuse*,supplycord,plug and socket outlet.
Lossofsuction Bag full
Blocked hoseorwand
Motornot working
Replacebag
Removeobstruction
Contact supplier
Motorisnot running Broken switch
Defectivepowercord
Defectivemotor
Contact supplier
Contact supplier
Contact supplier
*Ifthe fuseblowsseveral times, themachineshouldbe checked byan authorised ServiceAgent.

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13 ECDeclarationofConformity
DeclarationofConformity
We,TruvoxInternationalLtd.
of ThirdAvenue, Millbrook,
Southampton, Hampshire
England
SO15 0LE
declarethatthe machinery
Make:CommercialTub Vacuum
Type :ValetTub Vacuum
Model:VTV...
Serial Number:from01000
YearofConstruction :2010
hasbeen manufactured using the following transposed harmonised European Standardsand
technicalspecifications.
Ref No Title
2006/42/ECMachinery Directiveand subsequent amendments
2006/95/ECThe LowVoltage Directiveand subsequent amendments
BS EN60335-1
BS EN60335-2-69
BS62233
2004/108/ECThe EMCDirectiveand subsequent amendments
EN61000-3-2
EN61000-3-3
EN55014-1
EN55014-2
Signed in:SOUTHAMPTON,England
on the 29th dayof December2009
Signature:
Name:David Overell Technicalfile:VTVIss. 1
Position :Managing DirectorMark Campbell
Product SupportManager

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TruvoxInternationalLimited
ThirdAvenue, Millbrook, Southampton, HampshireSO15 0LE, England
Tel:[phone] Fax:[phone]
e-mail:[e-mail]:www.truvox.com
Authoriseddealer: