VacuMaid EK14 User manual

EK14
Premium Electric Kit
Includes EK14/EK14C/
EK1435/EK1435C

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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read all instructions before using the Electric Powerhead.
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
outdoors, or dropped into water, return
it to your
distributor.
16) Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY

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Cleaning Attachments & Tools
1. (SFH-630) Slim-Fit Style
4-Wire Crush-Proof Electric
Hose with Swivel
30 ft. in EK14 & EK14C
35 ft. in EK1435 & EK1435C
2. (EB-285B) 14” RESPONSE II Electric
Power Brush- QuietDriveTM
3. (W-255) Integrated
Telescopic Wand
4. (W-419H) Chrome
Telescopic Ratchet Wand
5. (FB-215BLK) 12” Floor Brush
6. (CT-630BLK) Premium Crevice Tool
7. (DB-630BLK) Premium Dusting Brush
8. (UT-630BBLK) Premium Upholstery
Tool with Brush
Storage Accessories
9. (H-431) Plastic Hose Hanger
10. (CB-180) Mesh Tool Caddy Bag
Tool Kit Includes:
*Individual tools may vary and are subject to change at any time.
**EK14-SFH630 Hose, Direct Plug-In;
EK14C- SFH630C Hose, 6ft. Pigtail Cord
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EK14 / EK14C
Response II Electric Kit

EB-285B
14” RESPONSE II Electric Power Brush
Features include:
• Quietdrive™ V-Belt-The Multi-grooved reinforced belt for
continuous contact and ecient transfer of power to the brush.
• Quick Wand Release-for easy switch from carpet to hard
oor, edge cleaning, or above oor cleaning.
• Double Swivel Neck-for improved manueuverability.
• 4-level height adjustment-adjusts to match surface being
cleaned.
• Soft Bumper-wraps around brush to protect baseboards
and furniture.
• Headlight- For lighting your cleaning path.
• Active Brush Edge Cleaner- Guide either side of the brush along
baseboards or next to furniture to help remove dirt trapped at
carpet edges.
For vacuuming carpet.
This premium power brush is a unique
solution to those high density soft carpets
that present such a challenge to clean.
Adjusts airow to the oor conditions.
It has a 14” edge to edge brushed head to
create a wider cleaning path.
It is to be used with the integrated tele-
scopic wand.
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EB285 RESPONSE - Electric Brush Parts Explosion

EB-285
14” RESPONSE II Electric Power 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
rather 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
*EK14-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.
*EK14C-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-255 Integrate Telescopic Wand
• Connectstooorbrushortools
• IntegratedWand--The electric cord is located inside the barrel
of the wand, so there is nothing to get in your way while cleaning.
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
turn ensures a good 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 releas-
ing 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
2. 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
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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 EK14
kit.** 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 allow-
ing for a more complete clean.
(PB-270)
Ceiling Fan Brush Kit
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.
For the one place we all forget to clean, but
know that we should, we oer the Ceiling Fan
Brush Kit. This kit helps you reach the tops
of your fan blades and ensures that you get
rid of all of the dust build-up. With its
unique design and powerful suction, it
eliminates dust from scattering below.
(CT-5)
Pet Grooming Tool
This pet tool’s soft rubber bristles are great for comfortably
removing previously shed hair from a pet’s coat.
(PT-530)

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CARING FOR YOUR CARPET
“Proper maintenance will extend the time you can enjoy your
carpet and help keep its fresh appearance. Vacuum regularly,
remove spills promptly, and extraction clean periodically...
Use a strong, well functioning vacuum cleaner with a powerful
airow, adjustable brushes, and an enclosed, high-eciency
ltration bag. “
--The Carpet & Rug Institute (CRI)
For more information on caring for your carpet, please visit the CRI
website at www.carpet-rug.com
Wet Pick-Up*
This unit allows the powerful built-in central vacu-
um system to pick up liquid and wet debris, but pre-
vents 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. )
For more details on these or any other Lindsay products,
contact your local Vacu-Maid®dealer or visit our website at
www.vacumaid.com.
Vibrating Upholstery Tool
This tool vibrates the surface being cleaned to
loosen dust and dirt allowing you to get a more
deep down clean. (UT-501)

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