Vax Rapide Plus 5140 User manual

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Putting your cleaner together
Stand the base in the upright
position. Assemble the mid section
onto the base, taking care not to
trap internal mains wire.
Insert the two nuts into the
recesses located on the left and
right sides of the base.
While holding the nuts in place,
insert the two medium length
screws through the front of the mid
section and tighten.
Slide the upper handle down onto
the unit. Insert the nut into the
recess in the back of the upper
handle. While holding the nut in
place, insert the long screw through
the front of the upper handle and
tighten.
Run the mains wire above the
upper cord hook and secure with
the cord clip.
Phillips screwdriver required
Parts checklist
aHandle
bClean solution reservoir latch
cClean solution reservoir
dDirty water tank latch
eDirty water tank handle
fRotating brush bar
gDirty water tank
hDirty water tank lid
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qCord clip
rSolution release trigger
sUpholstery water supply plug
tUpholstery hose adaptor
uUpholstery hose
vUpholstery attachment
wUpholstery trigger
xTool caddy /storage
yWater supply socket
iBrush bar on/off switch
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Vacuum on/off switch
kHandle screw
lPower cord
mCarrying handle
nQuick cord release
oHandle release pedal
pCord hook
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Tool caddy assembly
Align tabs on tool caddy with slots
on midsection and snap into place. Place nut into recess on tool caddy
and hold into place (2).
Press handle release with your
other hand to tilt the midsection
backwards (2a).
Place screw through centre of lower
midsection and tighten.
Upper
Cord
Clip
Hose Clip 1
Hose Clip 2
Lower
Cord
Clip
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Tool caddy use
Wrap the cord around the upper
and lower cord clips. Detach the Upholstery hose adapter from the end of the hose
and slide it onto the adapter post.
Slide the Upholstery attachment
into the middle slot of the lower tool
caddy.
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Phillips screwdriver required

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Tool caddy use
Slide the adapter end of the hose
into the left slot on the lower tool
caddy. Be sure to line up the
pushpin with the slot and press
down until secure in place.
Run the hose to the upper caddy
and press into hose clip #1 (1). Continue wrapping the hose clockwise around the tool caddies,
pressing the hose into the groove
on the bottom of the lower tool
caddy.
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Run the hose back to the upper
caddy and press into hose clip #2
(1).
Lock the attachment end of the
hose into place by pressing down
onto the post located on the right
side of the lower tool caddy, until
secure in place.
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How to operate your cleaner
Important: Turn off when
emptying and filling the reservoir.
Grasp the solution reservoir under
the handle and press the handle
release lever upward.
Tilt the solution reservoir away from
the cleaner and remove. Unscrew the filler/measure cap from the rear of the solution
reservoir.
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How to operate your cleaner
Fill the bottle cap or measure cap 3
times with VAX AAA carpet cleaning
solution and pour into the reservoir.
Fill the remaining space in the
solution reservoir with tap water.
Replace the measuring cap.
Note: use only VAX AAA cleaning
solution, using other cleaning
solutions may cause excessive
foaming. This may cause the float
to shut off the cleaner prematurely.
Using other cleaners will void your
warranty.
Place the bottom of the solution
reservoir into the cleaner and push
into place. There will be an audible
click when the reservoir is in the
correct position.

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How to operate your cleaner
Plug the cord into a mains
electricity socket. Turn the power
and brush bar switches on.
The switches are located on the
front of the cleaner, above the
solution reservoir.
The power switch controls the
vacuum motor and pump, the brush
switch only turns the rotating brush
bar on and off when the power
switch is on.
Press on the handle release pedal
and pull the cleaner back into a
reclined position.
While pressing the solution release
trigger, pull the cleaner in a
backward motion. Release the
trigger and push forward in the
same path to remove the dirty
water and solution from the carpet.
Repeat if necessary, when the dirty
water reaches the max fill line on
the dirty water tank, empty the tank.
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Hose Attachments
Put cleaner in its upright
position. Remove tools
from storage caddy.
Assemble as shown.
Connect the upholstery
attachment to the trigger
adapter.
REMOVE THE TANK DOOR
from the top of the dirty
water tank.
Insert the hose adapter
into the top of the dirty
water tank.
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Connect the hose water
supply plug into the
socket on the lower left side
of the cleaner.
NOTE: DO NOT OVERSATURATE THE UPHOLSTERY
IMPORTANT: FOR BEST CLEANING RESULTS USE STEADY, MODERATE, FORWARD AND BACKWARD MOTION.
Make sure upholstery is dry before use.
NOTE: If the hose attachment door is not replaced, there will be no suction through the nozzle and the unit will not operate properly.
Important: Never leave the cleaner unattended with the power on.
Vacuum carpets thoroughly with dry vacuum cleaner before washing.

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Using the hose attachment Storing tools Carry handle
Turn power switch on and brush
switch off. While depressing the
solution spray trigger, pull
attachment in backward motion.
Release trigger and push
attachment forward in same path to
remove dirty water and solution
from upholstery. (For heavily soiled
areas, repeat if necessary).
Place hose and upholstery
attachments into their storing
locations (page 7). Store for next
use.
Grasp the handle on the back of
the unit to move unit from room to
room.
NOTE: DO NOT TRANSPORT THE
CARPET WASHER WITH EITHER
THE SOLUTION RESERVOIR OR
DIRTY WATER TANK FULL.
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Emptying the dirty water tank
You will hear a distinct change in
the noise coming from your cleaner
when the tank is full and needs
emptying.
Important: Unplug your cleaner
before emptying the dirty water tank.
Grasp the top of the dirty water
tank handle and press the release
latch.
Grasp the handle and pull up out of
the base, take care to ensure that
no dirty water leaks from the front.
Remove dirty water tank lid.
Note: The float in your Rapide is the blue piece in the dirty water tank lid, it will shut off the suction when the dirty water tank is full. For
best results, use a smooth steady motion, keeping the nozzle flat against the carpet. Tipping the cleaner and breaking the seal of the
nozzle against the carpet will cause the float to rise cutting off suction. Once the float is activated, empty the dirty water tank. If the tank
does not appear full, turn off the power switch and wait for the float to settle. For best results use only Vax AAA cleaning solution.

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Emptying the dirt water tank
To empty the water tank grasp the
handle with one hand and the
nozzle with the other and empty
into the sink.
Rinse the dirty water tank and filter
thoroughly with warm water. You
should allow them to dry fully
before replacing them on your
cleaner to prevent mildew.
Do not use any chemicals in the
cleaning process.
Lift the front of the carpet cleaner
base off the carpet with one hand.
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Emptying the dirty water tank
Grasp the handle and hook the front of the dirty water cleaner into the base,
making sure that the front of the dirty water tank is resting on the base.
The dirty water tank has three tabs on the underside which MUST latch on to the
underside of the base of the cleaner. The base must be lifted so that the nozzle is
flush with the base of the cleaner.
Failure to install the dirty water tank correctly will result in poor dirty water pick up.
While making sure the dirty water
tank is resting on the base, place
the rear of the tank into the base of
the cleaner, push down on the
handle until it latches.
Empty and rinse clean the water
tank after use.
Cleaning the dirty water tank Replacing the dirty water
tank

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Belt or brush removal and replacement
Remove the water tank switch off
and unplug the carpet washer.
Flip the cleaner on it’s side to
expose the nozzle base.
To remove the belt cover, use a
phillips screwdriver to remove the
two screws.
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Belt or brush removal and replacement
Lift up while you’re pulling it out
Grasp the belt cover near the belt
roll and lift out.
Slide the belt off the the motor shaft
and dispose.
Grasp the brush bar with one hand,
using the other hand to keep
tension on the the belt while
removing.
Phillips screwdriver required
The plug must be removed from socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

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Belt or Brush removal and replacement
When replacing the belt, first slide it
onto the motor shaft. Then slip the
brush bar through the belt. Place
the belt in the area of the brush
without bristles.
Slide the brush bar into the nozzle,
ensuring that the brush bar end
caps are orientated correctly, see
inset picture.
Manually turn the brush bar to
check that it is fitted properly.
Replace the belt cover by inserting
the end furthest from the brush first.
Then replace the front of the belt
cover before securing in place with
the two screws.
Phillips screwdriver required
Troubleshooting
Problem
Cleaner won’t run
Vacuum won’t pick up/
loss of suction
Dust escaping from the
vacuum
Cleaner won’t dispense
solution
Possible Cause
• Power cord not firmly pushed into
a mains socket.
• Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker.
• Dirty water tank is not installed
correctly.
• Dirty water tank is full.
• Broken or worn belt.
• Brush bar is worn.
• Nozzle/dirt passage is clogged.
• Dirty water tank is full.
• Dirty water tank is not installed
properly.
• Solution reservoir not installed
correctly.
• Solution reservoir not installed
correctly.
• Solution tank empty.
Possible solution
• Plug cord in firmly.
• Check fuse/breaker. Replace fuse or
reset breaker.
• Refer to page 15 for fitting information.
• See ‘Emptying the dirty water tank’.
• Replace the belt.
• Replace the brush bar.
• Remove obstruction.
• Empty dirty water tank.
• See ‘Emptying the dirty water tank’
• See ‘How to operate your cleaner’.
• See ‘How to operate your cleaner’.
• Fill tank see page 8 and 9.
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Safety
• Do not leave the appliance when plugged in. Unplug it from socket when not in use.
• To prevent electric shock do not use outdoors
• Not to be used as a toy. Close supervision is necessary when used by or near children or the infirm.
• Use only as described in this user guide.
• Do not use with a damaged cord or plug.
• Do not pull or carry by the cord, use the cord as a handle, allow the cord to come into contact with hot or sharp
surfaces or close a door on the cord.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
• Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into openings or operate with openings blocked, keep them free of anything that may
reduce airflow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not vacuum any glowing, burning or smoking particles.
• Do not use without the solution reservoir and dirty water tank in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as petrol, or use in areas where they may be present.
• Keep the carpet washer on the floor.
• Do not use an extension cord with this carpet washer.
• Do not attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as they may cause damage.
• Store the carpet washer indoors. Put the carpet washer away after use to prevent tripping accidents.
• Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. The correct
voltage is listed on the ratings plate.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid hazard.
• This carpet washer is intended for household use only.
• This is not a dry vacuum cleaner, carpets should be thoroughly vacuumed prior to washing with the Rapide
Deluxe.
For further information in the UK, call the VAX HELPLINE : 0870 606 1248
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