Vax VCU-03 User manual

Service Manual VCU-03 © Vax.co.uk Date- 27-03-2013
SERVICE MANUAL

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Contents
1. Safety Information……………………………………2-3
2. Specification…………………………………………….4
3. Exploded diagram…………………………………….5-6
4. Spares list…………………………………………………7-10
5. Troubleshooting & Repairing guide…………..11-14

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Safety Information
• Do not unplug the appliance by pulling on the power cable: grip the plug and
not the cable. Do not touch the cable or the appliance with wet hands.
• If your appliance has a cable rewind, always hold the plug while rewinding
the cable. Do not let the cable flap around as you rewind.
• Attachments, hoses and floor attachments must not be used at head height
as there is a risk of injury to eyes or ears.
• Always keep hair, clothing, fingers and all other body parts well away from
openings and moving parts.
• Set the switch to OFF after use.
• Take special care when cleaning stairs
• When using this appliance with an accessory always remove the plug from
the electric socket before attaching any rotating brush. In any case, never
touch the rotating brush while it is operating.
• Do not pass attachments over the appliance power cable or any extension
lead.
• Do not clean up sharp objects.
• Always switch off the appliance before fitting or removing the hose.
• The poles in the plug and the contacts in the power socket must never come
into contact with water. These parts can only be wiped clean with a dry cloth
and must not be allowed to come into contact with moisture. Danger of
electric shock.
• Only wipe the appliance clean with a dry (or very slightly damp) cloth while it
is unplugged. Never place the appliance in water.
• Never clean up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, hot ash, etc.

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• Never use the vacuum cleaner to clean up flammable or combustible liquids
such as petrol and never use the appliance in areas where the fumes of such
liquids might be present.
• Never place any items in the appliance openings. Never use the vacuum
cleaner with openings blocked in any way; keep them free from dust, fluff, hair
and anything else that might reduce air flow.
• Do not clean up toner powder. The toner used in printers and copiers can
conduct electricity.
• Do not use the vacuum cleaner without a dust bag and/or without the filters
in place. Dust bags need to be disposed of and can be used only once. Do not
try to re-use them
• If your vacuum cleaner has a blower function, do not use it to operate paint
spraying or other similar equipment that emits volatile or toxic fumes.

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Specifications
Technical Specifications
Power
1000W
Air Watts
192 AW
Variable Power
No
Capacity
6.5L
Turbo Tool
No
Turbo Brush
No
Cord
10m
Filters
HEPA H13
Hose
n/a
Suitable for hard floors
No
Weight
6.5kg
Guarantee
1 year guarantee
Other tools included
No
Part number
1-1-132595-0

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Exploded Diagram
Base

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Main Body

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Troubleshooting and Repair Guide
Brush bar & Belt Fault Repair Guide
Put the suction unit
in a horizontal
position in line with
the electric brush.
Undo 3 screws from
the base & remove
the base or sole
plate.
Change the brush
bar and the belt if
required.
Screws

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Brush bar Motor Fault Repair Guide
Put the suction unit
in a horizontal
position in line with
the electric brush.
Undo 4 screws from
the base.
Now you can open
the Top cover as
shown and remove
the brush bar
motor after
disconnecting the
electrical
connections.
Note- Always Switch off and
unplug the m/c bfore conducting
maintenance
Screws

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Main Motor Fault Repair Guide
Screws
Remove the hatch
and undo two
screws as shown
Screws
Now remove two
screws located at
the front of the
machine

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After removing 4
screws the bottom
part of the machine
will separate easily
and you can see the
location of the
main motor.
Now take the
motor out from its
housing & replace
with new one after
disconnecting two
cables
Note- Always Switch off and
unplug the m/c bfore conducting
maintenance