Vax AirRevolve Pet VX29 User manual

MULTI-ORIENTATION
CYLINDER VACUUM
vax.com.au
vax.co.nz
VX29
AirRevolve
PET

Let’s talk safety
Basic
safety
precautions
Don’ts
Do’s
Please keep instructions for further use and use only as
instructed in this guide. 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 away from moving parts
and openings whilst using the vacuum cleaner
8Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped,
damaged or left outdoors
8Don’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: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900
(Mon-Fri: 8.30am to 5pm)
8Don’t handle the plug or use the vacuum cleaner with wet hands
8Don’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. Don’t unplug vacuum cleaner by pulling on the power cord
8Don’t vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building
or vitreous materials.
8Don’t vacuum our, baking soda or any other powder-based
carpet refresher or deodoriser.
3Turn o all controls on the vacuum cleaner before
disconnecting or connecting the power cord
3Always keep the power cord away from the brushes whilst
using your vacuum cleaner. After use always wrap the power
cord around the cord clips provided
3Always make sure all lters are in place before use
3Always make sure the brushbar is set to hard oor when
using your vacuum on the stairs and take extra care when
positioning the vacuum cleaner on the stairs

• This appliance is not intended for use by children and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved
• Only Vax recommended tools should be used with this vacuum cleaner
• Vax recommends the use of a Residual Current Device rating of 30mA or less
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, or
similarly qualied person in order to avoid a hazard, or invalidating the warranty
8Don’t use this vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped,
damaged or left outdoors
8Don’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: AU: 1300 361 505 NZ: 0800 800 900
(Mon-Fri: 8.30am to 5pm)
8Don’t handle the plug or use the vacuum cleaner with wet hands
8Don’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. Don’t unplug vacuum cleaner by pulling on the power cord
8Don’t vacuum plaster dust, concrete dust or any other building
or vitreous materials.
8Don’t vacuum our, baking soda or any other powder-based
carpet refresher or deodoriser.
8Don’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
8Don’t vacuum up hot coals, ash, 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)
8Don’t attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause
damage to your vacuum cleaner
8Don’t vacuum up hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws or coins etc
8Don’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 machine rating label
CAUTION: This hose contains electrical connections:
– Do not use to suck up water
– Do not immerse in water for cleaning
– The hose should be checked regularly and must not be used if damaged
3Always switch o the vacuum cleaner before disconnecting or connecting the
hose and accessories
3Keep all openings clear and free from debris as this may aect the airow/suction
3Use only SAA approved 10amp extension cords, non-approved extension
cords may overheat. Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as
it could be a trip hazard
3Store the vacuum cleaner in a cool, dry area. If lters have been cleaned as per
instructions in this user guide, ensure they are thoroughly dry before storing away

Thank you for buying this AirRevolve Pet.
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.
We’re here if you need us
For troubleshooting simply visit or call:
Australia: 1300 361 505* New Zealand: 0800 800 900*
vax.com.au vax.co.nz
*Monday – Friday: 8:30am -5:00pm
Calls are charged at the standard local rate. Please make note of the serial
number and model number of the product before calling.

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

Getting to know your machine
Name VAX AirRevolve Pet
Model no. VX29
Wattage 750W
Voltage 220-240V ~50Hz
Cord length 6m
Weight 5.2kg
Capacity 1.2L
Technical Specication
Subject to technical change without notice.
Motorised Powerhead Attachment
Accessories & Consumables
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.com.au / vax.co.nz
Castor wheel
Castor wheel
Dirt container
release button
Cord rewind button
Carry handle
Wheel
Hose entry point
Wheel
Separator and shroud
On/O button
Wattage 120W
Voltage 220-240V ~50Hz
Filter pack model no. VX29F

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
*To purchase consumables and accessories, please visit vax.com.au / vax.co.nz
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 at least 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 powerhead with the specialist hard oor tool.
Dusting brush Crevice tool Upholstery tool Hard oor tool

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. Press again and the brushes
will stop.
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 machine
Taking 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 arrows and push
rmly into main body of
vacuum cleaner.
Emptying and cleaning the dirt container
Cleaning the shroud and separator
CAUTION: The plug must be removed from the socket-outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.
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 at least 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 and
sponge over a bin to remove
any dirt/debris. Wash the lter
and sponge under running
water (40°C max).
Line up dirt container with
marked arrows 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
level of use of vacuum cleaner. Discoloured or damaged lters need replacing. Unplug and switch o the vacuum
cleaner before performing maintenance or troubleshooting checks.
IMPORTANT: Do not use your vacuum cleaner with a clogged lter and 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.
Pull brushbar and remove.
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.
IMPORTANT: The powered head has a 5 second delay when the brushbar is halted/jammed. Turn o and resume
power after 5 seconds.

Let’s talk technical
CAUTION: The hose contains electrical connections. Do not
use to suck up water or immerse in water for cleaning.
Removing blockages from the hose
Remove the hose from the vacuum cleaner and telescopic extension
tube. Remove any blockage by inserting a wire coat hanger into
the hose. NOTE: Check for blockages on a regular basis and do not
use if damaged.

• 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.
• 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 vacuum before performing
maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
What to do if it goes wrong
Getting in touch
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’.
• The lter may be clogged, clean the lter. Go to
‘Taking care of your machine’.

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

Accessories
Notes
Don’t forget your accessories!
Order at: www.vax.com.au / www.vax.co.nz
Pro Cleaning Kit
Model no. VPCK
Crevice tool
For awkward gaps and crevices.
Upholstery attachment
Gently cleans large areas of upholstery, curtains,
sofas and chairs.
Pet hair removal attachment
Tackles stubborn pet hair on furniture, rugs and carpets.
Stubborn dust brush attachment
Removes built up dust from skirting, banisters and corners.
Mattress Tool
Quickly and easily removes
embedded dust from mattresses.
Radiator Tool
Long slim design, is perfect for cleaning behind
and inside the radiator.
Up Top Tool
Ideal for reaching those hard to reach
high areas.
Soft Brush
Gently removes dust and dirt
from delicate surfaces such
as tiles and glass without
scratching.
Filter Pack
Model no. VX29F
Includes pre-motor lter and pre-motor sponge.

Accessories
Notes

Notes
Notes

Notes
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