Vacmaster VQ1220PF User manual

VQ1220PF
1250W20L
IPX4
Original Instructions
VQ1220PF
Suzhou Cleva Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
No.8 Ting Rong Street
Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou
Jiangsu Province, China
www.cleva-europe.com
Made in P.R.C

VQ1220PF
1250W20L
IPX4
Original Instructions
VQ1220PF
Suzhou Cleva Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
No.8 Ting Rong Street
Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou
Jiangsu Province, China
www.cleva-europe.com
Made in P.R.C

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION PAGE
Symbols......................................................................................................................................... 4
Safety Information ......................................................................................................................... 5
Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents ................................................................................... 8
Assembly....................................................................................................................................... 9
Operation .................................................................................................................................... 10
Maintenance................................................................................................................................ 12
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................... 13
Technical Data ............................................................................................................................. 14
Recycling and Disposal ............................................................................................................... 14
Thank you for purchasing this Vacmaster® wet and dry vacuum cleaner. Feel condent that with
Vacmaster®you are obtaining a high quality product engineered for optimal performance. This
vacuum cleaner is suitable for use with both liquids and dry materials.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
SYMBOLS
Caution
Read instruction manual.
Appliance in which protection against electric shock does not rely on
basic insulation only but in which additional safety precautions are
provided, such as double insulation or reinforced insulation, there
being no provision for protective earthing or reliance upon installation
conditions.

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SAFETY INFORMATION
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.
When using the equipment, a few safety precautions must be
observed to avoid injuries and damage. Please read the complete
operating manual with due care. Keep this manual in a safe
place so that the information is always available. If you give
the equipment to any other person, give them these operating
instructions as well. We cannot accept any liability for damage or
accidents which arise due to a failure to follow these instructions
and the safety information.
• Never leave the appliance switched on unattended, if you leave
the work area, switch the appliance off or unplug it from the
power supply.
• Do not vacuum or use this Wet and Dry vacuum cleaner near
ammable liquids, gases or explosive vapours like gasoline or
other fuels, lighter uids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas,
hydrogen, or explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust,
grain dust or gun power. Sparks inside the motor can ignite
ammable vapours or dust.
• This vacuum cleaner is not suitable for the vacuuming of
asbestos or asbestos dust.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Ensure the hose and connections are always pointed away from
the users face, hair, ears and eyes during operation and never
direct the nozzle towards persons or animals.
• Clear the working area of any items or possessions that you do
not wish to be vacuumed before operation.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug,
not the cord.
• Do not use with damaged cord, plug or other parts.

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• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
• Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Frequently check that the oat valve positioned underneath the
motor is able to move freely.
• Do not use this vacuum cleaner with a torn lter or without the
lter installed.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug
power cord before changing or cleaning lter.
• Unplug from power supply when not in use and before carrying
out maintenance.
• Do not cover the ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with any
ventilation openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair or
anything that may reduce air ow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, a qualied service agent or similarly qualied
persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• 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 understanding the hazards
involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• For additional protection: It is recommended that this vacuum
cleaner can be used in conjunction with residual current device
(RCD) with a rated residual current of 30mA or less.
• If foam or liquid escapes from the machine, switch off
immediately.
• Check the oat valve regularly for moving freely and examine it
for signs of damage.
• For user servicing, the machine must be dismantled, cleaned

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and serviced, as far as is reasonably practicable, without
causing risk to the maintenance staff and others. Suitable
precautions include decontamination before dismantling,
provision for local ltered exhaust ventilation where the machine
is dismantled, cleaning of the maintenance area and suitable
personal protection.
• Perform a technical inspection at least annually, consisting of,
for example, inspection of lters for damage, air tightness of the
machine and proper function of the control mechanism.
• Besides the operating instructions and the binding accident
prevention regulations valid in the country of use, observe
recognized regulations for safety and proper use.
• When dust removers are used, the rate at which air is
exchanged in the room must be adequate if the exhaust air from
the vacuum cleaner is blown into the room (please observe
regulations valid in your country).
• Before starting work, the operating staff must be informed on
- use of the vacuum cleaner
- risks associated with the material to be picked up
- safe disposal of the picked up material.
• Before transporting the collection tank, close all the locks. Do
not tilt the cleaner if there is liquid in the collection tank. Do not
use a crane hook to lift the cleaner.
• When using an extension lead, check the minimum cross-
sections of the cable:
WARNING: When carrying out service or repair operations,
all contaminated items which cannot be satisfactorily cleaned
are to be disposed of; such items shall be disposed of in
impervious bags in accordance with any current regulation
for the disposal of such waste.
Cable length Cross section
< 16 A < 25 A
up to 20 m 1.5 mm2 2.5 mm2
20 to 50 m 2.5 mm2 4.0 mm2

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When using as blower:
• Direct air discharge only at work area.
• Do not use Wet/Dry Vacuum as a sprayer.
• Do not direct air at bystanders.
• Keep children away when blowing.
• Wear safety goggles.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON
CONTENTS
1 Carry Handle 7 Suction Port 13 Crevice Tool
2 Power Head 8 On/Off Switch 14 Hard Floor Nozzle
3 Accessory Storage 9 Blowing Port 15 Reusable Cloth Filter(pre-installed)
4 Latch 10 Power Cord Storage
Hooks 16 Foam Filter
5 Caster 11 Suction Hose 17 Screw (x6)
6 Container 12 Extension Wand (x3) 18 Instruction Manual

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ASSEMBLY
NOTE: A Phillips screwdriver is required.
1) Remove all the contents from inside of the vacuum cleaner container.
2) Attach the carry handle into the slots located on the top of the power head. Secure them with
supplied screws (Fig. 1).
3) Turn the container upside down and insert the feet with casters into the slots and apply
pressure until they click into place. Secure them with supplied screws (Fig. 2).
4) Your vacuum cleaner comes ready for dry vacuum cleaning with the reusable cloth lter pre-
installed. If the reusable cloth lter is not installed, refer to page 10.
5) For wet vacuuming, replace the reusable cloth lter with the foam lter supplied. If the foam
lter is not installed, refer to page 10.
6) Secure the power head back on the container using the 2 side latches. Insert the locking end of
the hose into the suction port of the container (Fig. 3).
7) Choose the desired accessories and/or extension wands and push t onto the hose nozzle.

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8) Choose the desired accessories and/or extension wands and push t onto the hose nozzle.
OPERATION
1. Switching On/Off
Connect the mains plug to a suitable power outlet.
Position Status
I on
O off
2. Wet & Dry Vacuum Operation
WARNING! ENSURE YOU READ, UNDERSTAND AND APPLY SECTION
ENTITLED ‘SAFETY INFORMATION’.
1) Verify that the correct lter is installed for wet or dry vacuuming and the container latches are
secured.
2) Secure the locking end of the hose into the vacuum suction port.
3) Push the desired accessories onto the hose nozzle.
4) Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
5) Turn on the motor by assigning the switch to the “I” ON position.
6) Once you have completed vacuuming, switch to the “O” OFF position and unplug the power
cord from the power outlet.
For Dry Vacuuming:
WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING OR CLEANING THE VACUUM
CLEANER FILTER, ENSURE THAT THE POWER CORD IS UNPLUGGED AND
SWITCHED OFF.
1) To prepare your vacuum cleaner for dry vacuuming, install the reusable cloth lter over the lter
cage ( ①) making sure the cage is covered (Fig. 4 & 5).
2) The elasticated opening should form a tight seal around the lter cage base.
IMPORTANT: Check the lter regularly for optimal performance. An old or blocked lter will reduce
suction performance.
For Wet Vacuuming:
1) To prepare your vacuum cleaner for wet vacuuming, remove the dry use reusable cloth lter.
2) Carefully install the supplied foam lter over the internal lter cage, making sure the whole cage
is covered (Fig. 6 & 7).
WARNING! DO NOT USE THE REUSABLE CLOTH FILTER FOR WET
VACUUMING.

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IMPORTANT! When vacuuming large quantities of liquids, do not immerse the nozzle completely;
leave a gap at the tip of the nozzle to allow air inow. The machine is tted with a oat valve ( ②)
that stops the suction action when the container reaches its maximum capacity (Fig. 8). You will
notice an increase in motor noise. When this happens, turn off the machine, disconnect from
power supply, and drain the liquid.
3. Blower Operation
WARNING! KEEP BYSTANDERS CLEAR FROM BLOWING DEBRIS.
WARNING! WEAR A DUST MASK IF BLOWING CREATES DUST THAT MIGHT
BE INHALED.
1) Make sure the container and any collected waste is emptied before using as a blower.
2) Insert the locking end of the hose into the blowing port on the rear of the power head (Fig. 9).
3) Turn on the motor on by turning the switch to the ‘I’ ON position.
4) Once you have completed blowing, switch to the “O” OFF position and unplug the power cord
from the power outlet.

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING! REMOVE THE POWER CORD FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE.
1) Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust. Use a soft, dry
brush to clean the equipment regularly.
2) Clear all dirt or debris from the collection tank after each use. Allow to dry before replacing the
power head. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may damage the appliance.
3) Check the hose, attachments, and power cord to verify that they have not been damaged or
any debris is trapped and blocking airow.
1. Cleaning Reusable Cloth Filter
1) Remove the lter and clean by gently tapping or brushing dirt off. For optimal performance it is
recommended to replace the old lter with a new lter regularly.
2) Use a mild soap and water solution to wash reusable cloth lter and rinse with clean water.
Allow the lter to air dry before re-installing (Fig. 10).
2. Cleaning Foam Filter
Remove the foam lter and use a mild soap and water solution to wash and rinse with clean water
(Fig. 11). Allow the lter to air dry before installing and using again.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNPLUG BEFORE
TROUBLESHOOTING.
Cleaning Performance
Vacmaster vacuum cleaners are tested for endurance. If your motor is operating, then the most
likely cause for a loss in suction is a blockage or an opening in the vacuum.
To maintain a high cleaning performance from your machine, it is important to replace or clean
reusable cloth lters as necessary. A performance drop with clean lters can only be caused by a
blockage in the tools or the hose.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
The appliance does
not work.
No power. Check the power supply and fuse.
Functional fault in the power
cord, switch, or motor.
Have the damaged part checked by
qualied personnel or contact the after
sales helpline.
Dust is escaping from
the motor cover.
The reusable cloth lter is
missing or damaged.
Put in a reusable cloth lter or replace
it.
Misuse the reusable cloth lter
when wet vacuuming, causing
the damage of reusable cloth
lter.
Replace the damaged reusable
cloth lter with a new one when dry
vacuuming.
Misuse the foam lter when
dry vacuuming.
Replace the foam lter with the
reusable cloth lter.
Low suction power
and high operating
noise / vibrations.
Suction nozzle, hose, or tank
inlet is blocked.
Check the suction nozzle, hose, and
tank inlet for obstructions.
Reusable cloth lter is
blocked.
Remove the reusable cloth lter and
clean.
Float valve has closed.
Empty the container of any liquid
waste and ensure the oat value
located underneath the lter is able to
move freely.

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TECHNICAL DATA
This marking indicates that this product should not be disposed with other household
wastes throughout the EU. The machine must be delivered in rigid packaging to avoid
damage during transportation. The packaging and the machine itself are manufactured
from recyclable materials and should be disposed of accordingly.
RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL
Model Number VQ1220PF
Motor 220-240V~50Hz
Power Input 1250W
Tank Volume 20L
Net Weight 4.0 kg

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VQ1220PF
1250W20L
IPX4
Original Instructions
VQ1220PF
Suzhou Cleva Electric Appliance Co., Ltd.
No.8 Ting Rong Street
Suzhou Industrial Park, Suzhou
Jiangsu Province, China
www.cleva-europe.com
Made in P.R.C