Commercial Floormate VCSD-03 - Floor Cleaner VAX - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Commercial Floormate VCSD-03 VAX

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HF85-FM-C/HF85-FM-CA

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Basic safety precautions

This Floormate Cordless is intended for household use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.

• This Floormate Cordless is for use on hard floors only.
• Only use the Floormate Cordless indoors and keep the area you're cleaning well lit.
• Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and openings whilst using the Floormate Cordless.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenances shall not be made by children without supervision.

Don'ts

• Don't use this Floormate Cordless if it has been dropped, damaged, immersed in water or left outdoors.
• Don't run over the power cord or use Floormate Cordless if the power cord or plug is damaged.
• Don't handle the plug or use the Floormate Cordless with wet hands.
• Don't unplug the charger by pulling on the power cord.

Do's

• Always turn off the Floormate Cordless before carrying out any maintenance.
• The clean water tank should only be filled with warm water (max 40°C). Filling the clean water tank with hot or boiling water may damage your machine and invalidate your guarantee.
• Turn off all controls on the Floormate Cordless before disconnecting or connecting the battery.
  • Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 13amp fuse.
• Use only the battery (Vax part no. BH03120UK) supplied by Vax. Other batteries may burst causing serious personal injury or damage.

• Only use Vax hard floor cleaning detergent. Using other solution may cause excess foaming.

• Please refer to floor manufacturer's care recommendations before use, and test your flooring by running the Floormate Cordless over a small hidden area, if no damage or discolouration occurs continue cleaning. Not suitable for use on water sensitive flooring.

• Replace battery with Vax battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion.
• Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting. The battery is to be disposed of safely at your local battery recycling centre.
• In case of battery leakages, avoid any contact with skin and contact our Customer Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm, Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).
• In the eventuality of scrapping the product, please remove the battery from the unit.

• The appliance is only to be used with the power supply unit provided with the appliance.

• Don't attempt to remove blockages with sharp objects as this may cause damage to your Floormate Cordless.

• Don't use the Floormate Cordless with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or injury to the user. The correct voltage is listed on the ratings label.
• Don't vacuum up hot coals, cigarette butts, matches or smoking hot burning items or use in an area where there may be harmful fluids (chlorine, bleach, and ammonia drain cleaner).

• Don't try to short the terminals of the battery and the charger.

• Always protect the charger cord from heated surfaces or near open flames.

• 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.
  • Always carry the Floormate Cordless by the handle.
• Always use the Floormate Cordless in an upright position. To prevent motor damage from dirty water, never hold the Floormate Cordless upside down or lay on its side.
• Store your Floormate Cordless in a cool, dry area. Before storing your Floormate Cordless please ensure all water/detergent tanks and filters are thoroughly clean and dry.

PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE AND USE ONLY AS INSTRUCTED IN THIS GUIDE.

Thank you for buying this Floormate Cordless.

Taking care of your hard floors

The Floormate Cordless is designed to make washing hard floors regularly, as effective and efficient as possible and this user guide will help you get the most out of your machine.

Maintaining your hard floors will ensure they keep their appearance for longer. You've chosen hard floors for your home for a reason and Vax will help you take good care of them.

Taking care of your Floormate Cordless

Also inside this guide are instructions on maintaining your new machine, so that it's always ready when you are to tackle your hard floors.

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, Droitwitch, WR9 OLW, UK This User Guide can be found online at: vax.co.uk/support

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Contents

Let's talk safety

Getting to know your machine

Getting started

Using your machine

Taking care of your machine

What to do if it goes wrong

Getting in touch

Accessories

Notes

Floormate Cordless

Included with your machine

250ml Floor to Floor Detergent

SpinScrub™ Wood Floor Brush

1x LithiumLife™ Battery (dependant on model*)

Battery Charger (dependant on model*)

Getting to know your machine

Scroll Selector Control Folding Handle Release Button Battery Cover Carry Handle Dirty Water Tank Release Button Dirty Water Tank Nozzle Release Latch Brush Release Buttons Nozzle

Handle Clean Water/ Detergent Tank Release Button Clean Water/ Detergent Tank Handle Release Pedal

HF85-FM-C HF85-FM-CA

Technical Specification

Name Floormate Cordless

Battery voltage 20V

Weight 6.35kg

Part number 1-1-134995-00

Battery Specification

Type Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery pack

Nominal voltage 20VDC

Capacity 4Ah/72Wh

Battery Model No. BH03120UK

Battery Charger Specification

Model No. BH03200UK

Subject to technical change without notice.

Technical Specification

Name Floormate Cordless

Weight 5.4kg

Part Number 1-1-135756-00

Accessories & Consumables

Battery Charger 1-1-134171-00

LithiumLife™ Battery 1-1-134164-00

Floor to Floor Sanitise 1-9-133258-00

Floor to Floor Detergent 1.5L 1-9-132708-00

PLEASE READ 'LET'S TALK SAFETY' AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE.

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Raise handle to upright position until it clicks and locks into place.

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Pull the nozzle release latch upwards and forwards to remove.

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Lie your Floormate Cordless on its back. Line up the spindle on the SpinScrub™ brushes with the plate on the base of the Floormate Cordless. Push SpinScrub™ brushes firmly to lock into place.

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Line up and push nozzle until clicks into place.

Getting Started

PLEASE READ 'LET'S TALK SAFETY' AT THE BEGINNING BEFORE USE.

CAUTION: The battery used in this device may present a risk of fire or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not disassemble or heat above manufacturer's maximum temperature limit (60°C/140°F) or incinerate. Replace battery with Vax battery only. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Dispose of used battery promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in fire. Do not attempt to disassemble the battery or remove any component projecting from the battery terminals. The battery and charger have no user serviceable parts. Fire or injury may result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting. The battery is to be disposed of safely at your local battery recycling centre.

For best performance terminals on battery, battery charger and Floormate Cordless must be clean and free from dust and dirt. Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries. The battery must be removed from the appliance before it is scrapped. The appliance must be disconnected from the supply mains when removing the battery. In case of battery leakages avoid any contact with skin and contact our Customer Care Line on: 0330 026 8455 (Mon-Fri 8:30am to 6:30pm, Sat 9:00am to 5:00pm).

Charging the battery

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Fit the battery onto the battery charger.

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The battery charger light will turn blue when charging. If a red light appears an error has occurred, remove the battery and refit.

25% Charged

50% Charged

75% Charged

battery will be fully rged after 3 hours the charger light will off.

Removing the battery

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Press the release button, hold base of battery charger and lift the battery to remove.

To check how much life is left on the battery, press down on the battery button and see the battery life indicator.

IMPORTANT: The battery will need fully charging before first use.

NOTE: The life expectancy of the battery will vary depending on the usage of the Floormate Cordless.

Using your machine

IMPORTANT: Only use Vax hard floor cleaning detergent. Using other solution may cause excess foaming. Excessive foaming will prevent the machine from working effectively. Using other detergents will invalidate the guarantee.

Filling the clean water tank

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Press the release button on the clean water/ detergent tank. Pull to remove tank.

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Twist clean water/ detergent tank cap anti- clockwise, lift to remove.

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Using the clean water/ detergent tank cap, pour the required amount of detergent to the fill line (approx. 60ml per 1 litre of water).

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Pour detergent into tank. Top up tank to fill line with warm water (Max 40°C).

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Twist clean water/ detergent tank cap clockwise to re-fit.

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Tilt clean water/detergent tank and line up onto Floormate Cordless. Push until it clicks into place.

Using your machine

IMPORTANT: Please refer to floor manufacturer's care recommendations before use, and test your flooring by running the Floormate Cordless over a small hidden area. If no damage or discolouration has occurred once the area is dry, continue cleaning. Not suitable for use on water sensitive flooring. Vacuum your hard floor thoroughly prior to using your Floormate Cordless.

NOTE: If you just want the brushes to spin, push scroll selector control forward one click to the central position.

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Pull to open battery cover. Fit the battery into the Floormate Cordless. The battery will click into position when correctly fitted.

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Press the handle release pedal and pull handle backwards.

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Push scroll selector control forward 2 clicks. Squeeze trigger to release clean water and detergent (WASH mode), release trigger to pick up dirty water (DRY mode).

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In WASH mode, with the trigger held down to release clean water and solution, slowly move the Floormate Cordless forward to arms length. Release the trigger and pull the Floormate Cordless backwards to pick up.

To enhance drying on the floor surface, release the trigger and continue to move machine over the area to pick up dirty solution.

To enhance drying on the floor surface, release the trigger and continue to move machine over the area to pick up dirty solution.

Taking care of your machine

IMPORTANT: Remove battery before carrying out any maintenance on your machine.

NOTE: The dirty water tank has an automatic shut off to prevent the tank from overflowing. If this is activated, the Floormate Cordless will not pick up and the sound of the motor will change. The dirty water tank will need to be emptied.

Emptying the dirty water tank

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Press the release button on the dirty water tank. Pull to remove tank.

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Lift dirty water tank clips up and outward to release. Lift to remove dirty water tank lid.

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Empty dirty water over the sink. Rinse dirty water tank and lid under water to remove debris. Replace dirty water tank lid.

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Tilt dirty water tank and line up onto Floormate Cordless. Push until it clicks into place.

Cleaning the filter

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Remove dirty water tank lid from dirty water tank and lift float.

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Pinch filter together to remove from lid.

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Rinse under water (max. 40°C) to remove debris. Leave to fully dry before replacing back into your Floormate Cordless.

IMPORTANT: Empty and rinse out clean and dirty water tanks and leave to air dry before replacing. Do not leave solution stored in the tanks between uses.

Taking care of your machine

IMPORTANT: Remove battery before carrying out any maintenance on your machine.

Cleaning the nozzle

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Pull the nozzle release latch up and forward.

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Remove nozzle from Floormate Cordless and rinse under running water (max. 40°C).

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Remove any debris from squeegee by wiping with a damp cloth.

Cleaning the brushes

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Press both brush release buttons to unlock brush assembly.

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Remove the brush assembly cover. Rinse brushes under water to remove debris (Max 40°C).

Taking care of your machine

Cleaning terminals

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Using a dry cloth or soft dusting brush remove any dust/debris from terminals on battery charger, battery and Floormale Cordless.

Carrying and storage

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To lower handle, press handle release button and fold handle to storage position.

The Floormate Cordless can be moved by lifting the carry handle on the front.

What to do if it goes wrong

SolutionProblem

There is an accessory missing.

- Check the 'This pack contains' panel on the box to make sure the part is definitely included in your unit.

Why won't the Floormate Cordless turn on?

- Check the fuse in the charger plug. Always replace the fuse in the plug with a British 3amp fuse.

- The battery may not be charged, remove and charge the battery.

Why won't my Floormate Cordless pick up?

- The dirty water tank has an automatic shut off to prevent the tank from overflowing. If this is activated, the machine will not pick up and the sound of the motor will change. The dirty water tank will need to be emptied. The nozzle may be blocked. Go to 'Taking care of your machine'.

Why won't the water/ detergent dispense?

- Clean water tank may not be locked in position.

- Clean water tank may be empty and need to be refilled.

Why won't the brushes spin?

- Check the battery charger is plugged in.

- Check the battery is inserted correctly into the charger.

- The battery may not be connecting with the charger. Remove the battery and unplug charger, wait 10 seconds then retry.

- This could also indicate that the battery is fully charged and ready to use.

Why is the battery charger light continually flashing?

- Check the battery is inserted correctly into the charger.

- The battery of charger has an error. Remove the battery and unplug charger, wait 10 seconds then plug charger into socket and reinsert the battery.

- Check terminals on battery and Floormate Cordless are clean.

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we're here if you need us

Online vax.co.uk/support

Call: (UK) 0330 026 8455 (ROI) 1-800 928 308

Monday-Friday 8:30am to 6:30pm, Saturday 9:00am to 5:00pm*

Alternatively, you can write to us at:

Vax Ltd. Plot 302, Stonebridge Cross Business Park, Hampton Lovett, Droitwitch, WR9 OLW, UK

Accessories

Don't forget your accessories!

Order at: www.vax.co.uk/spares-and-solutions

Battery Charger

1-1-134171-00

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LithiumLife™ Battery

1-1-134164-00

LithiumLife™ battery technology brings power and cordless convenience for whole-home cleaning.

Floor to Floor Cleaning Detergent 1.5l (x1) 1-9-132708-00

Vax Floor to Floor hard floor cleaning detergent gently removes tough spots and stains from your hard floors. Floor to Floor cleans and shines with no dulling residue. Safe to use on sealed laminates, hard floors and tiles.

Floor to Floor Sanitise 1.5l (x1) 1-9-133258-00

Vax Floor to Floor sanitise hard floor cleaning detergent gently removes tough spots and stains from your hard floors. Floor to Floor Sanitise cleans and shines with no dulling residue, kills 99.9% of bacteria. Safe to use on sealed laminates, hard floors and tiles. Citrus fresh fragrance.

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EEC Statement of Compliance: Manufacturer/EEC importer: Vax Limited, hereby on our own responsibility, declare that the HF85-FM-(C/CA) series is manufactured in compliance with the following Directives: Safety: 2006/95/EC Low Voltage Directive. EMC: 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive.

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.