VAC 160 - Vacuum Cleaner POLTI - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VAC 160 POLTI

USO CORRECTO DEL PRODUCTO

MANUTENTION GENERALE

1. On/off switch with indicator light
2. Carrying handle
3. Pleated filter cover

3a. Opening lever of the pleated filter cover
3b. Pleated filter (note: dashed line)
4. Closing latches
5. Cable-winder
6. Cover with motor group
7. Cover grill for air outlet filter
8. Air outlet filter
9. Waste container

1. Accessories storage
2. Pivoting wheels
3. Power supply cable

ACCESSORIES

A. Extension tubes
B. Carpet sweeper
C. Liquid aspiration brush
D. Flexible hose with junction
E. Small brush
F. Lance for cleaning corners/skirting boards
G. Dust bag
H. Duster Brush
M. "Flexo" patented elbow

Polti S.p.A. reserves the right to change equipment or accessory specification without prior notice.

PRECAUTIONS

Attention! Do not use the appliance without reading the instructions.

• In case of damage or malfunction do not attempt to disassemble the appliance but contact the nearest authorised Polti Service Centre.
• The mains the appliance is connected to must conform with regulations.
• The appliance must not be used by children or by any others who may not know how to operate it.
• In order not to compromise the safety of the appliance, only use original spare parts and accessories, approved by the manufacturer.
• Do not use the appliance if the supply cable or other important parts of the unit are damaged.
• Never touch the plug with wet hands.
• Do not suck up undiluted acids or solvents that may cause serious damage to the appliance materials and especially do not suck up explosive liquids, inflammable gases, explosive powders, benzines, paints, fuel oil, which may cause bursts if they come in contact with the internal parts of the appliance.
• You must not use the appliance in environments where there is danger of bursting.
• Do not suck up objects in flames or incandescent such as embers, ash and other materials while burning.
• This appliance is not suitable for the aspiration of any powders which are harmful to health.
• Should there be a liquid or foam leak during aspiration, immediately switch off the appliance and carry out the necessary maintenance.
• Cleaning of the appliance must not be done with a water hose or high pressure hose.

CORRECT USE OF THE PRODUCT

This appliance is intended for use as an aspirator for liquids or solids according to the descriptions and instructions in this manual.

PREPARATION FOR USE

• Before using the vacuum cleaner, fit the pivoting wheels (11) (fig. 1)
• Insert the suction hose with junction (D) in the appliance (fig. 2) until the clutch engages (I).
• Join the extension tubes (A) and attach them to the flexible hose (D).
• Choose the required accessory and attach it to the extension tubes (fig. 3).

FOR DRY-VACUUMING

• Vacuum dry dirt preferably with the dust bag (G) fitted (fig. 5).
• Prepare the appliance as described in the PREPARATION FOR USE paragraph.
• Pull the closing latches (4) outwards and at the same time lift the cover with motor group (6) upwards (fig. 6)
• Position the dust bag (G) by inserting the flange in the two pins (L) as shown in fig. 5a
• Place the cover with motor group (6) on the waste container (9) and close it with the two closing latches (4).
• Unwind the supply cable (12) and connect it to the mains.
• Push the switch (1) and start vacuum cleaning.

NOTE: Small pieces of dry dirt can be vacuumed even without dust bag (G).

FOR LIQUID VACUUMING

• Prepare the appliance as described in the PREPARATION FOR USE paragraph, then unwind the supply cable (12) and connect it to the mains.
• Push the switch (1) and start the vacuum cleaning (fig. 4).
• DO NOT VACUUM LIQUIDS WITH THE DUST BAG FITTED.
• After vacuuming cleaning liquids, check the float as described in the General maintenance (control of the float) paragraph.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Before maintenance, make sure that the supply cable is not connected to the mains.

Control of the float

• After vacuum cleaning liquids, it is suggested to empty the waste container (9).
• Pull the two closing latches (4) outwards and at the same time lift the cover with motor group (6) (fig. 6)
• Empty the sucked up liquid from the waste container (9).
• Check that the float (M) is not dirty and that it has no obstructions, if necessary clean before operating (fig. 7).

Replacing the dust bag

• Pull the two closing latches (4) outwards and in the meantime lift the cover with motor group (6) (fig. 6).
• Remove the dust bag (G) from the two pins (L)
• Replace it with a new one by fitting it as explained in the DRY-VACUUMING paragraph.
• Close by making the reverse operation.

Replacing the pleated filter

• Push the opening lever of the pleated filter cover (3a) and then pull it upwards. In this way the pleated filter cover (3) will unhook from the appliance (fig. 8).
• Lift out the pleated filter (3b) (fig. 9)
• Knock it and if the dirt is not easily removed, wash the filter under running water and leave it to dry (fig. 10). If water does not clean it, replace the filter.
• If the filter is damaged, replace it immediately so as to avoid damage to the motor.

Replacing the cover grill for air outlet filter

• Push the lever of the cover grill for air outlet filter (7) (fig. 11).
  Take out the filter, knock it, wash it with water and leave to dry.
• Put the filter back in its correct position by leaning it with the white side inside the filter grill facing outwards.
• If the air outlet filter is damaged, replace it.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Trouble	Cause	Solution
The vacuum cleaner switches off but the indicator light is on	The liquid level in the container is too high	Push the switch (1), disconnect the supply cable from the mains and empty the container.
The aspiration power decreases	Pleated filter, nozzle, flexible hose or rigid suction tube are obstructed. The dust bag or the litter container is full. The pleated filter is missing or it has been wrongly placed	Clean the filter and take out further obstructions in the tubes Replace the dust bag or empty the waste container Place the flat pleated filter correctly
Dust leakage during vacuum cleaning	The suction flexible hose is not correctly connected The pleated filter is missing, it has been wrongly placed or it is damaged.	Connect the flexible hose correctly Place the pleated filter correctly or change it
Water leak during the liquid vacuuming	The float is blocked by the dirt. The float switch is broken	Have it checked by the Authorized Service Centre.

GUARANTEE

The POLTI VAC 160 is guaranteed to the original purchaser for one year from purchase date against manufacturing or raw material defects. The guarantee is not valid if the appliance has been misused in any way. Unauthorised alterations or repairs to the machine will automatically invalidate this guarantee.

• Polti declines liability for any damage or accident derived from any use of POLTI VAC 160 which is not in conformity with the instructions contained in this booklet.

USING THE BACK-SAVING "FLEXO" JOINT (M)

• This special joint - Polti exclusive patent - allows to reach the most difficult points without bending down.
• Insert the Flexo joint between the two extension tubes keeping the indentations on the back part of the tubes.
• To change the angle, turn the slide ring half way round. This way the joint is showing and it will allow to change the angle of operation of the tubes fig. 12.
• When the operations are over, put the joint back in its original position, cover it with the slide ring and turn it to lock into position.