Vax Air Revolve PET User manual

MULTI-ORIENTATION
CYLINDER VACUUM
LET’S GET STARTED.
C85-AC-Pe
AirRevolve™
PET

Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
This vacuum cleaner is intended for household use only and
NOT for commercial or industrial use
• Only use the vacuum cleaner indoors on dry surfaces
and keep the area you’re cleaning well lit.
• Keep ngers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts
and openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner.
• This vacuum cleaner can be used by children aged from
8 years and above and persons with reduced physical,
• Don’t stand the machine with the carry handle on the oor
this will make the machine unstable and reduce the air ow
through the machine.
• Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped,
damaged or left outdoors.
• Don’t run over the power cord or use vacuum cleaner if the
power cord or plug is damaged. Please contact our Customer
Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm,
Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• Don’t handle the plug or use the vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Don’t pull or carry this vacuum cleaner by the power cord.
• Don’t use the power cord as a handle, pull the power cord around
corners, sharp edges or close a door over the power cord.
• Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting to the mains.
• Always make sure the pre-motor lter and bin
is in place before use.
• Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting
or connecting the hose and accessories.
• Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may aect
the airow/suction.
• Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.

sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge
if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use
of the vacuum cleaner in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the vacuum cleaner.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
• Only Vax recommended tools and accessories should be used
with this vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t unplug vacuum cleaner by pulling on the power cord.
• Don’t vacuum up any ammable or combustible materials (lighter uid,
petrol, kerosene etc.) or use the vacuum cleaner in an area with explosive
vapours or liquid.
• Don’t vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking hot burning
items or use in an area where there may be harmful uids (chlorine, bleach,
and ammonia drain cleaner).
• Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your vacuum cleaner.
• Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws
or coins etc.
• Don’t use the vacuum cleaner with incorrect voltage as this may result in
damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Always protect the power cable from heated surfaces and open ames.
• Take extra care when positioning and using the vacuum cleaner on the stairs.
• Use only CE approved 13amp extension cords, non-approved extension cords
may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it can
be a trip hazard.
• Store your vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area. If lters have been cleaned
as per user guide instructions ensure they are thoroughly dry before
storing away.
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.

Thank you for buying this AirRevolve™Pet.
Let us know what you think @VaxUK
Taking care of you
We’re here if you need us. Instead of taking me back
to the shop, simply visit:
vax.co.uk/support or call:
(UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308
Monday-Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number
of the product before calling.
Alternatively, you can write to us at:
Vax Ltd, Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwich, WR9 OLW, UK
This User Guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support
Taking care of your carpets and hard oors
The AirRevolve™ Pet is designed to make vacuuming carpets and hard oors regularly as eective
and ecient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.
Maintaining your carpets will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You’ve chosen the
carpets and hard oors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.
Taking care of your AirRevolve™ Pet
Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it’s always ready
when you are to tackle your carpets and hard oors.

Contents
Let’s talk safety
Getting to know your machine
Getting started
Using your machine
Taking care of your machine
Let’s talk technical
Accessories
Notes
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
AirRevolve™ Pet
Included with
your machine
Powered head
Dusting brush
Crevice tool
Upholstery tool
Pre-motor lter
Pre-Motor sponge
Telescopic
extension tube
& parking clip
Hard oor tool
Accessory hose
and handle

Getting to know your machine
Name AirRevolve™ Pet
Voltage See product rating label on machine for details
Wattage See product rating label on machine for details
Cord length 6m
Weight 5.2kg
Technical Specication
Subject to technical change without notice.
Pre-Filter (Type 128)*
1-1-135703-00
Hard Floor Tool (Type 5)*
1-1-135754-00
Accessories & Consumables
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.co.uk
Castor wheel
Castor wheel
Dirt container
release button
Cord rewind button
Carry handle
Wheel
Hose entry point
Wheel
Separator and shroud
On/O button

Assembling your vacuum cleaner
Line up hose connector with hose
entry point. Squeeze both buttons
on either side of hose connector.
Line up and push the other
end of the telescopic tube into
the powered head until
it clicks into place.
Push hose connector into hose
entry point until hose connector
clicks and locks into place.
Slide the adjuster on the
telescopic extension tube and
select required length.
Line up hose handle with
telescopic tube. Push hose handle
into telescopic tube until clicks and
locks into place.
PLEASE READ ‘LET’S TALK SAFETY’ AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE
Getting started
CAUTION: Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before connecting or disconnecting the hose/attachments,
or removing and emptying the dirt container.
IMPORTANT: The vacuum cleaner is equipped with a thermal cut-out. If for any reason the vacuum cleaner does
overheat the thermostat will automatically turn the vacuum cleaner o. If this happens, switch the vacuum cleaner o
and unplug. Remove and empty the dirt container also check the vacuum cleaner for blockages. Allow the vacuum
cleaner to cool for approximately 1 hour (if you have cleaned the lter please wait 24 hours for the lter to fully dry
before putting back into the machine).
If the vacuum cleaner is blocked, switch o and unplug before removing the blockage.

Getting started
Always use the carry handle to lift and carry the machine. Never stand the machine
with the carry handle on the oor.
Using your accessories
Carrying your machine
Choose an accessory and push onto the telescopic extension tube or hose handle until it clicks and/or locks into place.
For most ecient results on hard oors replace the powered head with the specialist hard oor tool.
TIP
The dirt container
has a peel of sticker
which you can
remove if you wish.

Using your machine
CAUTION: The power cord must always be completely unwound, do not pull further than the black marker.
CAUTION: When the vacuum and powered head are switched on, never leave the powered head in one position for
long periods of time. The powered head brush should be ON for carpets and OFF for hard oors.
Plug into the mains and press the On/O button on the machine,
or on the hose handle to switch the machine on.
Slide the vent cover on the
hose handle to reduce suction
if required.
Unwind the power cord. Do not
pull further than the black marker.
Press the powered head brush On/O button once, the brushes
on the powered head will spin, light on powered head will turn
blue. Press again and the brushes will stop, light will turn o.
When cleaning stairs to prevent the
vacuum cleaner falling, always stand
the vacuum cleaner upright with the
carry handle at the top.
Using your machine on the stairs

Taking care of your machineTaking care of your machine
Place the machine hose
side up. Pull and slide dirt
container release button.
Do not over-ll the machine.
Stand the machine vertically
to check whether the max
ll line has been reached.
Wipe the dirt container and
separator with a damp cloth
to remove dirt/debris.
Pull to remove dirt container
from main body.
Line up the tabs on the
separator into the dirt
container. Twist the separator
anti-clockwise to lock into place.
Hold dirt container over a bin
and press the dirt release
clip on the bottom of the dirt
container, allowing dirt/debris
to fall out.
Line up dirt container with
marked arrow and push
rmly into main body
of vacuum cleaner.
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
Cleaning the shroud and separator
CAUTION: Unplug and switch o the vacuum cleaner before cleaning, performing maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
Twist the shroud
clockwise to unlock.
Pull to remove the shroud
out of the dirt container.
Tap the shroud over a bin to remove
any dirt/debris. Using a soft brush
remove any remaining dirt/debris
from the shroud.

Taking care of your machine
Cleaning the pre-motor lter
Pull and slide the dirt container
release button. Pull to remove
dirt container from main body.
Leave for 24hrs or until fully
dry before re-tting.
Pull the tab on the pre-motor
lter to remove the pre-motor
lter from the base of the
dirt container.
Make sure the tab on the
pre-motor lter is visible
when re-tting the pre-motor
lter and sponge into the
dirt container.
24hr
Tap the pre-motor lter over
a bin to remove any dirt/
debris. Wash the lter under
running water (40°C max).
Line up dirt container with
marked arrow and push
rmly into main body
of vacuum cleaner.
CAUTION: For best cleaning results lters require cleaning every 3-6 months or more frequently depending
upon use of vacuum cleaner. Unplug and switch o the vacuum cleaner before performing maintenance or
troubleshooting checks.
IMPORTANT: Do not use your vacuum cleaner without the lter in place.
Removing hose, telescopic extension tube and accessories
Squeeze both buttons on
either side of hose connector.
Pull to remove hose.
Press release clip on hose
handle, pull to remove
telescopic tube.
Press release clip on telescopic
extension tube, pull to
remove accessory.

Taking care of your machine Let’s talk technical
Storing your vacuum cleaner
Press cord rewind button to
retract cord into vacuum cleaner.
Stand the vacuum cleaner upright
with the carry handle at the top.
Place the oorhead parking clip
into the semi-circular slot
on the top of the vacuum cleaner.
Removing blockages from the powered head
Using a crosshead screwdriver,
remove 3 screws from the side
of the oorhead and remove
end cap belt cover.
Lift and remove the top part
of the brushbar side cover.
Pull and remove the brushbar
location plate.
Remove the belt.
Use scissors to remove any
blockages before replacing
back into the machine.
CAUTION: Remove the accessory from the hose or telescopic extension tube before performing any maintenance
or troubleshooting checks.
Pull brushbar and remove.

Let’s talk technical
Removing blockages from the hose
Remove the hose from the vacuum cleaner and telescopic
extension tube. Remove any blockage by inserting a broom
handle or similar object into the hose.
CAUTION: This hose contains electrical connections:
• Do not use to suck up water (for vacuum cleaners only);
• Do not immerse in water for cleaning;
• The hose should be checked regularly and must not be used if damaged.

Let’s talk technical Let’s talk technical
The red light on the powered head
will illuminate to indicate there
is a blockage. Switch the vacuum
cleaner o and clear the blockage.
Wait 30 seconds then switch
the vacuum cleaner back on.
Press the power head On/O
button once, the brush
on the power head will spin
and the blue light will illuminate.
Resetting Powered Head
Removing blockages from powered head
Pull brush bar out of powered head and separate the brush bar side cover. Using scissors remove any
threads or hair from around
the brush bar and clear any
dirt or debris from powered head.

Let’s talk technical
Slide brush bar halfway into powered head Push brush
bar side covers together around edge of brush bar.
Line up the other end of the brush bar with the square recess
and push brush bar and plate into powered head.
Ret belt and push the brush
bar location plate into place.
Ret the end cap belt cover
and tighten 3 screws.


Let’s talk technical
Using a crosshead screwdriver,
remove 3 screws from the side
of the powered head and remove
end cap belt cover.
Pull and remove the brush
bar location plate.
Replacing powered head belt
Remove the belt and clean any
belt residue from the spindles
before replacing the new belt
Accessories

Accessories
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions
Dusting brush (Type 4)
1-1-135883-00
Ideal for removing dirt from delicate surfaces.
Radiator tool (Type 2)
1-1-135886-00
Ideal for reaching behind radiators and cabinets.
Crevice tool (Type 7)
1-1-135882-00
Ideal to tackle those hard to reach areas.
Mattress tool (Type 7)
1-1-135884-00
Ideal for use on upholsteries such as, curtains, sofas,
chair seats, car interiors, and mattresses.
Up top tool (Type 2)
1-1-135885-00
Ideal for removing dirt from those hard to reach areas.

• Check the ‘This pack contains’ panel on the box to make sure the part
is included with your vacuum cleaner.
• The plug may not be fully pushed into the electrical socket.
• Check the fuse in the plug if this needs replacing, always replace
with a 13amp fuse.
• The On/O button on the vacuum cleaner or the hose handle has
not been turned on. Go to ‘Using your machine’.
• The motor thermostat may have tripped. If this has happened, unplug
the vacuum cleaner. Remove and empty the dirt container and check
the hose for blockages. Clean the lter and allow the vacuum cleaner
to cool for approximately 1 hour (if you have washed the lter you will
need to wait 24 hours for the lter to fully dry before retting back into
the vacuum cleaner).
SolutionProblem
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of personal injury, unplug the product before performing
maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
What to do if it goes wrong
There is an
accessory missing.
Why does my vacuum
cleaner have no power?
Why won’t the vacuum
cleaner pick up?
• The dirt container may not be correctly tted, remove the dirt container
from the vacuum cleaner and check it’s assembled correctly, ret
ensuring it’s locked into place. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.
• The brushes on the powered head have not been turned on. Go to
‘Using your machine’.
• The lter may be clogged, clean the lter. Go to ‘Taking care of
your machine’.
• The dirt container, shroud or separator may be blocked, empty
and clean the dirt container. Go to ‘Taking care of your machine’.
• There may be a blockage in the hose/telescopic extension tube/power
head. Disconnect from the vacuum cleaner and carefully remove any
blockages. Go to ‘Let’s talk technical’.
Why won’t the powered
head brush turn?
Why is dust escaping
from the vacuum?
• Activate powered head brush by pressing powered head
brush On/O button. Go to ‘Using your machine’.
• The powered head may be blocked. Go to ‘Removing blockages from
the powered head’.
• Powered head needs resetting. Go to ‘Lets talk technical’
• The belt may be broken. Go to’ Lets talk technical’
• Brush bar not tted correctly. Go to ‘Lets talk technical’
• The lter may be clogged, clean the lter. Go to
‘Taking care of your machine’.

Getting in touch
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* Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of the product cleaner before calling.
†

GET IN TOUCH
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C85-AC-Pe is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage
Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.
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