VacuMaid EK12 User manual

EK12 / EK12C
EK1235/EK1235C
Deluxe Electric Kit

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When using this electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING
Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces.
1) Unplug and disconnect power before
servicing.
2) Always turn o this appliance before
connecting or disconnecting either hose
or motorized nozzle.
3) Do not vacuum up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
4) Do not pick up ammable or combus-
tible liquids such as gasoline or use it in
areas where they may be present.
5) Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturers recommended
attachments.
6) Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp plug, not the cord.
7) Do not handle system or appliances
with wet hands.
8) Turn o all controls before uplugging.
9) Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
9) Do not allow to be used as a toy. Pay
close attention when used by or near small
children.
10) The hose contains electrical wires. Do
not use if damaged, cut, or punctured.
Avoid picking up sharp objects.
11) Do not put any object into openings.
12) Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air ow.
13) Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and
all parts of the body away from openings
and moving parts.
14) Do not leave vacuum or brush when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not
in use and before servicing.
15) If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to
your distributor.
16) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions before using the Electric Powerhead.

1. (SFH-630) Slim-Fit Style
4-Wire Crush-Proof Electric
Hose with Swivel
2. (EB-250B) Deluxe Electric
Power Brush
3. (W-550) Top Wand
4. (BW240) Lower Wand
5. (W-419H) Chrome
Telescopic Ratchet Wand
6. (FB-215BLK) 12” Floor Tool
7. (CT-630BLK) Premium Crevice Tool
8. (DB-630BLK) Premium Dusting Brush
9. (UT-630BBLK) Premium Upholstery
Tool with Brush
Storage Accessories
10. (H-431) Plastic Hose Hanger
11. (CB-180) Mesh Tool Caddy Bag
Cleaning attachments included:
*Individual tools may vary and are subject to change at any time.
**EK12-SFH630 Hose, Direct Plug-In;
EK12C- SFH630C Hose, 6ft. Pigtail Cord
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EK12 / EK12C
Electric Kit
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EB250B
14” ELECTRIC POWER BRUSH
REMEMBER: As with all electric appliances, risk of shock is possible. Do not
remove brush, pull wands out, or attempt maintenance while power is on.
Telescoping Wand
The wand length is
adjustable and requires
no assembly. To adjust,
simply push down on the
wand adjust button and
slide the upper wand to
the desired height.
The swivel, located on the pow-
erbrush allows you to turn the
handle to the left side to reach
further under low furniture.
When raising the wand you
may have to hold the power-
brush with your hand or foot.
Features include:
• QuietdriveTM V-Belt--Multi-grooved reinforced belt for continuous contact
and ecient transfer of power to the brush.
•Quick Wand Release--for an easy switch from carpet to hard oor, edge
cleaning, or above oor cleaning.
•4-level height adjustment--adjusts to match surface being cleaned.
•Soft Bumper--wraps around brush to protect baseboards and furniture.
• Slim-line prole--for ease of cleaning under furniture.
•Headlight-- for lighting your cleaning path
•Active Brush Edge Cleaner-- guide either side of the brush along base
boards or next to furniture to help remove dirt trapped at carpet edges.
Use this powerbrush to vacuum wall to
wall carpeting, handmade carpets, ne
rugs, and other ooring.
This powerbrush must be used with the
top and lower wands.

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Wand Insertion and Release
To Insert: Insert wand into electric brush until the
wand button snaps into place.
1. To lower wand, press on the large pedal marked
“Handle Release”.
2. Start vacuum and electric brush.
ELECTRIC BRUSH ASSEMBLY AND USE
To Start:
Suggested Pile Height Settings: For best deep down cleaning, use the XLO
setting. However, you may need to raise the height to make some jobs easier.
As a general guide: XLO-most carpet heights, LO-short to medium pile,
MED-medium to long pile, HI-long pile.
The overload protector protects the motor from brush
jamming and belt breakage. If the agitator slows down
or stops, the overload protector shuts the brush o.
To correct problem: Unplug electrical cord. Check
brush area for excessive lint buildup or jamming.
To reset: Press the reset button on top of the brush. Plug
in and turn on vacuum and brush.
To Correct & Reset Overload Protector:
Select a pile height setting by using the pile
height lever on the electric brush. The pile height
setting is shown on the control. The deeper the
pile of the carpet, the higher the setting.
To Change Pile Setting:
WARNING
!DO NOT attach or remove handle or wands while cleaner is ON. This
could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts.
To Remove: Lock wands in straight-up position.
Then, step on the “Wand Quick Release” pedal with
foot. Now, pull up on wand.

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LIGHT BULB CHANGING
Electric Brush:
BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING
Electric Brush Model:
Electric Shock or Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the
unit. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or per-
sonal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.
1. Remove the electric brush cover as shown in BELT
CHANGING & AGITATOR CLEANING section.
2. Push in and turn bulb counterclockwise, then pull
out to remove.
3. Push in and turn the bulb clockwise to replace. Bulb
must not be higher than 130 volts/15 watts.
Note: replacement bulb number is EB26028.
4. Reinstall the electric brush cover as shown in BELT
CHANGING & AGITATOR CLEANING section
Disconnect hose and brush from electrical outlet. Frequently check and
remove hair, string and lint buildup in brush area. If buildup becomes excessive,
disconnect the brush from wand and follow steps below.
To Remove Belt:
1. Turn the electric brush upside down.
2. Unscrew the brush cover screws.
3. Turn brush over right side up. Press handle
release pedal and lower the swivel. To remove
cover, grasp the sides and pull out to release the
outside cover.
!WARNING Always follow all
safety precautions
when cleaning and
servicing the electric
brush.
ELECTRIC BRUSH CARE

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5. Depress tabs on rear of agitator cover and rotate
forward to release from the electric brush base.
6. Lift agitator assembly out and re-
move worn belt.
To Replace Belt:
1. Install new belt over motor drive,
then over brush sprocket. NOTE: belt
replacement number for is EB29010.
2. Replace agitator assembly back into the
electric brush.
3. Reinstall agitator cover by lining up
the front tabs and slots and rotating
downward until the latches snap into
place.
4. Lift rear latches up and tilt cover forward
from back until front snaps free.

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5. Tilt cover to back. Press cover rmly until side and rear
tabs snap into place. Turn the electric brush upside down
and replace the 2 cover screws.
AGITATOR SERVICING:
1. Remove the electric brush cover, agitator cover, belt and agitator assembly. See
“To Remove Belt” in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING.
2. Remove end caps, washers, screws, end brush, and sprocket pieces from ends
of old agitator assembly.
3. Reassemble agitator assembly. To line up screw holes in dowel, sprocket and
end brush, be sure all of the brush sprocket pieces align properly. See AGITATOR
ASSEMBLY.
4. Reinstall belt, agitator assembly, agitator cover, and electric brush cover. See“To
Replace Belt” in BELT CHANGING AND AGITATOR CLEANING.
AGITATOR ASSEMBLY
Electric Brush
To Check Agitator Assembly:
When brushes are worn to the level of the base
support bars, replace the agitator assembly.
Electric Shock or Personal Injury Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so
could result in electrical shock or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting.
!WARNING
4. Line up front of cover and base. Rest cover
on front edge of base as shown.

EB250 ELECTRIC BRUSH

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SFH630
“Slimt” Electric Hose*
The “slimt” style 4-wire swivel electric
crush-proof hose has a handle with 360°
rotation to minimize kinks, eort, and
in-hand weight.
For use with the electric brush.
IMPORTANT: Make sure power is turned o before removing the hose
and handle from the wand. Arcing or damage to the electrical contacts
can occur if the wand is removed while brush power is on.
Hose Handling: Hold the hose and handle in any way you nd to be the most
comfortable. With this new style handle, numerous hand
positions are oered and reduce strain and increase ease of use.
Also, for added ease while vacuuming, try keeping the hose behind you rath-
er than out in front of you. Use one hand to hold the handle and the other
hand to hold and guide the hose. Again, do what feels comfortable to you.
Three-Position Switch:
Allows vacuum to be con-
trolled from the handle.
•Vacuumo,Brusho
•Vacuumon,Brusho
•Vacuumon,Brushon
*EK12-Direct connect wall-end--Must be used with
an electric inlet valve such as the Electravalve.
To insert hose cu into valve: Lift valve door, insert
cu into hole.
*EK12C-Pigtail cord wall-end--Use with standard pin-
jack valve.
To insert hose cu into valve: Lift valve door, insert
cu into hole, & plug cord into 110 electrical outlet.
Your kit comes with either a direct connect wall end or a pigtail cord...

1. (W-550) Top Wand
• Connectstolowerwandwhenoperatingtheoorbrush
2. (BW-240) Lower Wand
• SwivelWandConnector--allowswandtorotate90°alongwithwrist
movement to provide ease of vacuuming and to prevent strain
3. (W-419H) Chrome Telescopic Wand
• Extensionwand--canbeadjustedtonecessaryheighttolessenback
strain and can be extended to reach high areas
• Extendsfrom23-1/2”to39”in3/4”increments
• Holeinthetop,frictiontonthebottom
Attaching tools or hose handle to the
wand:The straight, outer wand is designed to t into
your hose handle. Insert the wand into the handle.
The notched inner wand is designed to t into your
cleaning tools. A 1/4 turnensures agood t. To remove
the wand, give a 1/4 turn in the opposite direction
and pull the cleaning tool or handle from the wand.
Telescopic Wand Operating Instructions
To extend wand: Push the black button in the direction of the arrow and
hold in place. This releases the ratchet and allows the inner wand to be extended.
The wand can be locked into the desired length by releasing the button at any of
the notches. To retract the wand, hold down on the black button and push the
wand back into the outer wand.
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Do NOT remove wands while power is on.
IMPORTANT:
WANDS

CLEANING ATTACHMENTS & TOOLS*
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To Attach Tools for Use: Simply slide the tool onto end of the telescopic
ratchet wand or directly onto stub tube of the hose.
• Workswelltocleanbareoors,wood 
ooring, tile, etc.
• Shorterbristlesinfront,longer 
in back--allows larger dirt particles to be
picked up with forward movement.**
DB-630BLK
Premium Dusting Brush
•Usefordustingfurnishingssuchasbookcases,tables, 
desks, and mantles.
•Alsogreatfordustingpictureframes,collectibles,tops 
of televisions, window sills, and even the backs of
computer monitors.
•Molded,softvinylconstruction--lessabrasive  
on delicate furnishings and prevents wall markings.
•Full,naturalbristlesforgentlecleaning.
FB-215BLK
12” Floor Brush
**For best results, do not force the front of the brush down when moving
forward. Allow the brush to gently glide across the oor. The front of the
brush should allow particles to enter through the raised bristles.
CT-630BLK
Premium Crevice Tool
• 13”tooltoreachintocracksandcrevices  
such as tracks of sliding glass doors, corners,
along baseboards, and even in the cracks of
couches and other furniture.
• Notchedendandslottedsideventshelp  
maintain air ow and proper suction.
• Thistoolhasaatsidewhichmakes  
it great for reaching under refrigerators,
around air conditioner coils, and other
hard to reach places that collect a lot of dust and dirt.
*Tools are to be used with telescopic ratchet wand or handle on hose. Do NOT use
with top or lower electric brush wands.

CB-180
Mesh Tool Caddy Bag
• Holdsaccessoriesandtoolsmaking
them more manageable.
• Forstoringandtransportingtools
& accessories
UT-630BBLK
Premium Upholstery Tool with Brush
• Cleansupholsteredfurniture,drapes, 
mattresses,and even works well on vehicle
upholstery and carpets.
• Continuousairowiscriticaltocleaning 
results. This tool is designed to prevent
airow from being cut o.
• Thebrushstripgentlyengagesupholstery
to lift debris and groom surfaces being cleaned.
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H-431
Plastic Hose Hanger
Accessories shown may not be to scale.
• Useofhangercanincreasethelifeofyour
hose and save space while storing.
• Coilyourhosearoundthishangertostoreit
when not in use.
• Mountonawallinacloset,garage,orany 
other convenient location for hose storage,
and place it high enough so you can loop your
hose only four times and still clear the oor.
• Mountsusingonlyonestudandtwoscrews.

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OTHER PRODUCTS AVAILABLE FROM
LINDSAY MANUFACTURING, INC.
A variety of accessories and tools are available to complement your EK12kit.**
Below are just a few of the options available. Visit www.vacumaid.com
Hand Held Air Turbine
This accessory can be used on stairs, in vehicles, or on
upholstery. This tool has an open face which allows
the vacuum to clean the corners on the risers of stairs
allowing for a more complete clean.
(PB-270)
Mini-Vacuum Attachment Kit
This mini kit is perfect for cleaning small,
delicate objects, computers, and keyboards.
(CT-6)
**Do NOT use these accessories with the top and lower electric powerbrush
wands. They are to be used with the hose or telescopic ratchet wand.
Pet Grooming Tool
This pet tool’s soft rubber bristles are great for com-
fortably removing previously shed hair from a pet’s
coat.
Wet Pick-Up*
This unit allows the powerful built-in central vacuum sys-
tem to pick up liquid and wet debris, but prevents it from
entering the vacuum tubing and dirt canister. It can be
used to unclog drains, clean up spills and overows, and
even suck out the leftover water when draining hot tubs.
Capacity=Approx. 4 gallons.
(WP-312MA)
*Wet Pick-Up Unit comes with bucket, cart, 5’ x 1-1/4”hose and 2 cus.
(Additional 30’standard hose should also be purchased. Do NOT use SFH-630 or any other
high or low voltage hose with this product. )

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