Vax VCT-01 User manual

VCT-01
VCT-01
Commercial Dry
Vacuum Cleaner
User Guide
CAUTION: READ THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL BEFORE USING THE MACHINE
HELPING YOU GET THE MOST OUT OF THE VCT-01 VACUUM CLEANER.
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PLEASE KEEP THESE ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
WARNING: ALWAYS READ THE USER GUIDE THOROUGHLY BEFORE USE.
WARNING: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG THE MACHINE FROM THE MAINS
BEFORE FILLING, EMPTYING, CHANGING TOOLS, CLEANING OR
CONDUCTING MAINTENANCE OR TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKS.
When using the vacuum cleaner, basic safety precautions should always be observed,
including the following:
1. This machine is for commercial use only. Ensure full compliance with all the instructions in this
user guide, paying particular attention to warnings and danger notices. The manufacturer will not
be held responsible for injuries to persons or damage to property caused by non-compliance
with instructions.
2. Ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains supply prior to assembling/
disassembling any part of the machine.
3. Do not pull, lift or carry by the cable. Do not close a door on the cable or pull the cable around
sharp edges or corners. Keep the cable away from heated surfaces.
4. This appliance should be used and/or stored in dry environments only.
5. This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
6. Only use as described in this manual. Only use the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
7. Do not run over the power cable or use vacuum cleaner if the power cable or plug is damaged.
Regularly examine the cable for damage, such as cracking or ageing. If damage is found replace
the cable with a genuine Vax Commercial part before further use. To contact the Vax Commercial
Careline, please call (UK) 0330 026 4275 (Mon-Fri 8.00am-6.30pm, Sat and Sun
9.00am-5.00pm).
8. Do not use the vacuum cleaner if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water. Do not handle the plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
9. Ensure airways remain clear of blockages during use for best performance.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all parts of the body away from openings
and moving parts.
11. Do not pick up hot, smoking, burning, ammable, hazardous or combustible materials or use
in the presence of explosive liquids or vapours.
12. Do not vacuum harmful or toxic material (chlorine, bleach, ammonia, drain cleaner, etc.).
13. Do not vacuum hard or sharp objects such as glass, nails, screws, coins, etc.
14. Do not use without the lters or bag in place.
15. This appliance is suitable for commercial use, for example in hotels, schools, care homes,
factories, shops, oces and rental businesses.
16. This appliance is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust, including but not limited to,
any material listed by ECD 79/831/EEC, any material to which exposure is limited by local
government and any micro dust which may be dangerous to health.
17. This appliance is for dry use only and is not to be used or stored outdoors and/or
in wet conditions.
GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
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CAUTION: BEFORE PLUGGING THE CABLE IN MAKE SURE THE MACHINE
IS SWITCHED OFF. HOLD THE VACUUM CLEANER FIRMLY WHEN
PLUGGING IN AND TURNING ON.
IMPORTANT: THE MOTOR IS EQUIPPED WITH A THERMAL CUT-OUT. IF FOR
ANY REASON THE VACUUM CLEANER SHOULD OVER-HEAT,
THE THERMOSTAT WILL AUTOMATICALLY TURN THE UNIT OFF.
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, UNPLUG THE VACUUM CLEANER, CLEAN THE
FILTERS AND ALLOW THE VACUUM CLEANER TO COOL FOR
APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR. TO RE-START, PLUG IN THE MACHINE
AND SWITCH ON.
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CONTENTS
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VCT-01 VACUUM CLEANER
1. Extension tubes
2. Tool storage clip
3. Lid clips
4. Combination oor tool
5. Rear wheels
6. Tool parking slot
7. Rear cord hook
8. Power cable with kettle connection
9. Post motor exhaust
10. On/o switch
11. 360° rotating castor wheels
12. Hose
13. Carry handle
14. HEPA cloth pre-motor lter
15. Foam Pre-motor lter
16. Dust bag
IMPORTANT: THE ACCESSORIES ARE STORED INSIDE THE MACHINE AND NEED TO BE REMOVED
BEFORE OPERATING THE VACUUM CLEANER.
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MACHINE OVERVIEW
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THIS SECTION GIVES AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOX CONTENTS AND MACHINE’S FEATURES.
Page 2-3 ............. General safety information
Page 4 ................. Contents
Page 5 ................. Machine overview
Page 6-8 ............. Preparation
Page 6-7.............. • Setting up the vacuum cleaner
Page 7-8.............. • Attaching and storing the cable
Page 9 ................. Operating the machine
Page 9 ................. • Using the combination oor tool
Page 10-12 .......... Maintenance tips
Page 10................ • Emptying and replacing the dust bag
Page 11 ................ • Cleaning the cloth pre-motor lter: quick clean
Page 11 ................ • Cleaning the cloth pre-motor lter: deep clean
Page 12................ • Cleaning the foam pre-motor lter
Page 12................ • Cleaning the combination oor tool
Page 12................ • Checking the castors and wheels
Page 13-14 .......... Troubleshooting
Page 15................ Service and help

Operation
Unclip the locking clips
and remove the lid.
SETTING UP THE VACUUM CLEANER
CAUTION: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG THE VACUUM CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL
SOCKET BEFORE CARRYING, OPENING, EMPTYING OR CONDUCTING MAINTENANCE
OR TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKS ON THE MACHINE. ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG
THE VACUUM CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET WHEN CONNECTING/
DISCONNECTING THE ATTACHMENTS.
PLEASE READ SAFETY INFORMATION BEFORE USE (PAGE 2)
Remove the accessories
and dust bag.
To lock the lid in place, make sure
the clips are fully pressed down
and locked.
Slide the cardboard collar on
the dust bag over the hose inlet.
Gently pull to expand the dust
bag inside the machine.
Make sure the lter is correctly
tted inside the lid with the
arrows aligned.
Align the hose with the hose
inlet and turn the hose clockwise
until secure.
Replace the lid, lining up the
handle with the rear parking
slot and hose inlet. Make sure
the bleed valve is positioned
above the hose inlet and the
arrows align.
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PREPARATION
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PREPARATION
Form a loop in the cable, slide
the loop up and over the
retaining clip.
Insert the kettle lead.
Pull down to secure.
ATTACHING AND STORING THE CABLE
SETTING UP THE MACHINE FOR USE CAN BE DONE IN A FEW SIMPLE STEPS. WE SHOW YOU HOW.

Push together the two metal extension tubes and attach the hose and oor head.
To clean hard oors, push the
switch backwards. The brushes
should be visible when using
on hard oors.
To clean carpets, push the
switch forwards.
To store, hook the tool caddy into
the parking slot.
NOTE: THE MACHINE WILL NOT FUNCTION PROPERLY UNLESS
THE CABLE IS SECURED IN THE RETAINING CLIP.
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USING THE COMBINATION FLOOR TOOL
OPERATING THE MACHINE
Store on the rear hook.
Carpets
PREPARATION
After use, loop the power cable
in hand.
Press the power button once
to turn on the machine.
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CAUTION: DO NOT LIFT OR PULL THE MACHINE BY THE POWER CABLE.
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MAINTENANCE TIPS
Unclip the locking clips and remove the lid.
EMPTYING AND REPLACING THE DUST BAG
WARNING: YOU WILL EXPERIENCE POOR SUCTION IF THE BAG IS NOT REPLACED WHEN FULL.
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Ret the replacement bag by
sliding the cardboard collar over
the hose inlet rim to secure.
Gently pull to expand the bag
inside the machine.
Replace the lid, lining up the
handle with the rear parking
slot and hose inlet. Make sure
the bleed valve is positioned
above the hose inlet and the
arrows align.
HOW TO PERFORM EASY MAINTENANCE TASKS FOR OPTIMUM MACHINE PERFORMANCE.
MAINTENANCE TIPS
For a deeper clean remove the lter and use a soft brush to clean
both sides.
CLEANING THE CLOTH PRE-MOTOR FILTER: DEEP CLEAN
Make sure the lter is correctly
re-tted inside the lid with the
arrows aligned.
Unclip the locking clips and remove
the lid.
CLEANING THE CLOTH PRE-MOTOR FILTER: QUICK CLEAN
CAUTION: ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG THE VACUUM CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL
SOCKET BEFORE CARRYING, OPENING, EMPTYING OR CONDUCTING MAINTENANCE
OR TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKS ON THE MACHINE. ALWAYS SWITCH OFF AND UNPLUG
THE VACUUM CLEANER FROM THE ELECTRICAL SOCKET WHEN CONNECTING/
DISCONNECTING THE ATTACHMENTS. TO MAINTAIN OPTIMUM PERFORMANCE ENSURE
FILTERS ARE CLEANED REGULARLY.
CAUTION: DO NOT WASH
THE FILTER AS THIS WILL
DAMAGE THE MATERIAL.
WARNING: DO NOT USE THE MACHINE WITHOUT ALL FILTERS IN PLACE.
For a quick clean simply use
a soft brush to remove debris
from the pre-motor lter.
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Slide the cardboard collar o the
hose inlet. Remove and empty/
dispose of the dust bag.
Paper bags are not reusable.

Remove the pre-motor lter. Rinse under clean water,
max 40 C.
Leave for 24hrs or until fully dry
before re-tting.
CLEANING THE FOAM PRE-MOTOR FILTER
CLEANING THE COMBINATION FLOOR TOOL
To maintain optimum performance, regularly inspect and clean the combination oor tool. To do this,
place the oor tool in hard oor mode and remove any hair or bres from the bristles.
CHECKING CASTORS AND WHEELS
To help maintain the smooth movement of the machine, regularly check the front castors and rear wheels
and remove any hair or bres.
WARNING: AVOID DIRECT HEAT SOURCES TO PREVENT DAMAGING THE FILTER.
24hrs
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Max 40° C
MAINTENANCE TIPS
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TROUBLESHOOTING
• Dust bag maybe full,
damaged or incorrectly tted.
• The lter may be clogged.
• The lter may not be
tted correctly.
• There may be a blockage.
in the tube or hose
• Remove the dust bag from the unit
and if not full, re-attach as shown
on page 10.
• Refer to ‘Maintenance tips’
on page 11-12.
• Refer to ‘Maintenance tips’
on page 11-12.
• Disconnect the hose from the
vacuum cleaner, carefully remove
any blockages found and
reconnect securely.
PROBLEM
There is an
accessory missing
The vacuum cleaner
will not run
The vacuum cleaner
will not pick up
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
WE EXPLAIN HOW TO RESOLVE SIMPLE ISSUES THAT YOU MAY EXPERIENCE WHEN
USING THE VCT-01 VACUUM CLEANER.
• It may not be plugged into the
electrical outlet correctly.
• The motor thermostat may
have tripped.
• The fuse may have blown.
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• Ensure that the plug is pushed into
the electrical outlet securely.
• Switch o and unplug the vacuum
cleaner. Leave for one hour before
switching the vacuum cleaner
back on.
• Check the fuse in the plug. If it
needs replacing, always replace
with a 13amp fuse.
• Check the ‘Machine overview’
(page 5) to make sure the part is
denitely included with the unit.
• If it is missing, we’re here to help.
Simply call us on 0330 026 4275.

• The lter may be clogged.
• The dust bag may be full.
• The dust bag may be
incorrectly installed.
• The hose may not be
installed correctly.
• Refer to ‘Maintenance tips’
on page 11-12.
• Remove the bag and if full, t a
new bag as shown on page 10.
• Remove the dust bag from the unit
and if not full, re-attach as shown
on page 10.
• Remove and ret as shown
on page 7.
POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION PROBLEM
Dust is escaping from
the vacuum
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY, UNPLUG THE VACUUM CLEANER
BEFORE PERFORMING MAINTENANCE/TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKS.
TROUBLESHOOTING
• Accessories may not be
attached securely.
• Accessory may be blocked.
The accessories will
not pick up properly
If you cannot nd a solution after carefully following these easy troubleshooting checks, our team
of customer care advisors are on hand to help. Please call 0330 026 4275 or visit vaxcommercial.co.uk
for more assistance.
SERVICE AND HELP
EEC Statement of Compliance
Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the VCT-01 vacuum
cleaner is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives:
Safety: 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
EMC: 2014/30/EU
ECO: 2010/30/EU Labelling and standard product information directive
Disposal
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of with household waste. Please recycle where
facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.
VAX COMMERCIAL CARELINE:
0330 026 4275 (UK ONLY)
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 18:30
Saturday and Sunday – 09:00 – 17:00
Any queries or concerns about using the vacuum cleaner, please contact the Vax Commercial Careline.
Calls are charged at the UK local rate. Please make a note of the model and serial numbers before calling.
For the nearest service agent, please call the Vax Commercial Careline or visit vaxcommercial.co.uk.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION
VCT-01 COMMERCIAL DRY VACUUM CLEANER
Voltage: 220 – 240V
Vacuum motor wattage: 1200W
Capacity: 9.0L
Filters: Cloth pre-motor lter, foam pre-motor lter, foam post-motor lter
Cable length: 10m
Weight: 5.2kg
Airborne noise emission: LpA: 72.3dB(A)
LWA: 79.8dB(A)
Vibration: ah ≤ 2, 5m/s2
Noise: KpA: 1.5dB
Noise: KwA : 1.5dB
Subject to technical change without notice.
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MAINTENANCE TIPS
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• Ensure tools are tted correctly
as shown on page 9.
• Remove accessory from
handle/tube, carefully remove
blockage and re-attach to the
vacuum cleaner.

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