Vacmaster VWM1518R User manual

VWM1518R
1500W18L
IPX4
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 ................................................................................... 7
Assembly ...................................................................................................................................... 8
Operation....................................................................................................................................... 9
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 that is 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.
Caution.
Read instruction manual. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, re and/or serious injury.
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.
SYMBOLS

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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 precessions 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.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapours or dusts, do
not vacuum toxic materials.
• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
• 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 to ensure it is moving freely and
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When using as blower:
• Direct air discharge only at work area.
• Do not use the wet and dry vacuum cleaner as a sprayer.
• Do not direct air at bystanders.
• Keep children away when blowing.
• Wear safety goggles.
UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON
CONTENTS
1 Hose Storage Rod 10 Carry Handle 19 Car Nozzle
2On/Off Switch 11 Extension Wand Storage 20 Cartridge Filter (pre-installed)
3Blower Port 12 Mounting Rack 21 Filter Retainer (pre-installed)
4Suction Port 13 Suction Hose 22 Air Diffuser
5 Container 14 Extension Hose 23 Foam Filter
6 Latch 15 Utility Nozzle 24 Remote Control Handle (with
battery pre-installed)
7Mounting Rack
Release Button 16 Crevice Tool 25 Side Tool Caddy
8 Accessory Storage 17 Round Dusting Brush 26
Screw/Bolt Bag (with 3
screws and 3 expansion
bolts)
9Power Head 18 Extension Wand (×2) 27 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) Your vacuum cleaner comes ready for dry vacuum cleaning with the cartridge lter pre-installed.
If the cartridge lter is not installed, refer to page 10.
3) For wet vacuuming, replace the cartridge lter with the foam lter supplied. If the foam lter is
not installed, refer to page 10.
4) Place the power head back on the container, and secure into place using the 2 side latches.
5) Insert the air diffuser onto the blower port (Fig. 1).
MOUNTING RACK AND STORAGE ASSEMBLY
IMPORTANT!
• Mount at a recommend height of not more than 1.5m from the oor.
• Ensure you use suitable xings depending on the wall structure.
• Do not hang from or sit on the mounting rack.
• Do not exceed 18kg maximum weight limit.
6) Insert the hose storage rod into the two holes located on the top of the mounting rack. When
secured a click can be heard. Make sure the bend of the rod is directed away from the wall
(Fig. 2).
7) Place the mounting rack against the wall. Make sure the rack is level and mark the hole
locations.
Afx to a Stud Wall:
8) Make a pilot hole in each marked location and secure the mounting rack to the wall with the
three screws provided (Fig. 3).
Afx to a Solid Brick/Concrete Wall:
NOTE: Expansion bolt includes screw, washer, expansion tube and nut.
9) Insert the screws into the supporting holes within the rack. On the revere side, x the washer
and then slide over the expansion tube (Fig. 4).
10) Attached the nut to the end of the screw. The projections on the nut should align with the slots
located at the end of the expansion tube. Loosely pre-tighten the screw and nut.
NOTE: Make sure the expansion tube is not expanded (Fig. 5 & 6).
11) Drill 3 holes into the wall and insert the expansion bolts with rack attached into the holes
accordingly. Secure the mounting rack to the wall by tightening the bolts (Fig. 7).
MOUNTING THE VACUUM ON TO THE RACK
12) Ensure a safe length of power cord is available to plug into the power outlet. Wind the excess
power cord around the cord wrap area located on the rear of the vacuum. Make sure the power
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13) Mount the vacuum onto the mounting rack by aligning the vacuum hanging hook (A) with slot
(B) on the mounting rack and slide downward until it locks. Make sure the cord is not caught
between the hanging hook (A) and the hanging slot (B) (Fig. 9).
14) Attach the tool caddy on either side of the vacuum onto the hooks provided (Fig. 10).
15) Insert the locking end of the hose into the suction port of the container and lock into place
(Fig. 11).
16) Choose the desired accessories and/or extension wands and push t onto the suction hose
nozzle or the remote control handle.
DETACHING THE VACUUM FROM THE RACK
1) Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2) Press the release lever located on the left side of the rack (Fig. 12).
3) Lift the vacuum up and out of the rack by the hand.
1. Switching On/Off
Connect the mains plug to a suitable a power outlet.
Position Status
I On
O Off
Remote Control
2. Resetting the Remote Control
The remote control is ready to use. If necessary, follow below instructions to reset it.
1) Have the remote control accessible. Set the power switch on the vacuum to the remote control
position “ ” .
2) Press the RESET button on the side of the power head. The indicator light illuminates RED
(Fig. 13).
NOTE: If the indicator light is ashing, do not proceed to the next step.
3) Release the RESET button once the red indicator light lights up and immediately press and
hold the “I” button on the remote control for 1-3 seconds until the vacuum powers on.
4) If the “I” button is not pressed and held within a 15 second window, the reset will not be
successful. Repeat steps 2-3 to reset the remote control.
5) When the light blinks 3 times, this means the remote control is programmed.
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3. Dry & Wet 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) The vacuum cleaner can be used either while mounted onto the rack or removed.
3) Secure the locking end of the suction hose onto the vacuum suction port.
4) Push the desired accessories onto the hose nozzle.
5) Plug the power cord into a power outlet.
6) Turn the motor on by assigning the switch to the “I” ON position.
7) If using the remote control handle, set the on/off switch to the remote control position “ ” and
turn the vacuum on by pressing the ‘I’ ON button on the remote control handle for at least one
second (Fig. 14).
8) Once you have completed vacuuming, switch to the “O” OFF position or press the ‘O’ OFF
button on the remote control for at least one second and unplug the power cord from the power.
For Dry Vacuuming:
WARNING: BEFORE INSTALLING, REMOVING OR CLEANING THE VACUUM
CLEANER FILTER, ENSURE THAT THE POWER CORD IS SWITCHED OFF AND
UNPLUGGED.
1) To prepare your vacuum cleaner for dry vacuuming, install the cartridge lter over the lter cage
( ) with the at end of the lter towards the vacuum power head. Carefully push lter until it
sits ush forming a tight seal (Fig. 15).
2) Place the lter retainer on top of the cartridge lter over the raised lip and tighten the retainer
lock clockwise to secure against the internal lter cage (Fig. 16).
IMPORTANT: Check the lter regularly for optimal performance. An old or blocked lter will reduce
suction performance.
For Wet Vacuuming:
IMPORTANT: When vacuuming large volumes of liquids, we recommend that you remove the
vacuum from the wall mounting rack and place on the oor. The vacuum can be heavy when full of
liquids and may be difcult to remove from the rack.
1) To prepare your vacuum cleaner for wet vacuuming, remove the retainer cover and the dry use
cartridge lter.
2) Carefully install the supplied foam lter over the internal lter cage, making sure the whole cage
is covered (Fig. 17).
WARNING:
DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR WET VACUUMING.
DO NOT SUBMERGER THE REMOTE CONTROL INTO LIQUIDS.
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