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Vax Rapide Plus 5140 Manual
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Parts checklist
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2
k
j
c
e
g
a
Handle
Clean solution reservoir latch
b
c
Clean solution reservoir
d
Dirty water tank latch
e
Dirty water tank handle
f
Rotating brush bar
g
Dirty water tank
h
Dirty water tank lid
Putting your cleaner together
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3
Stand the base in the upright
position. Assemble the mid section
onto the base, taking care not to
trap internal mains wire.
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p
i
b
d
n
h
o
f
Vacuum on/off switch
i
j
Brush bar on/off switch
k
Handle screw
l
Power cord
m
Carrying handle
Quick cord release
n
o
Handle release pedal
p
Cord hook
Phillips screwdriver required
2
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.
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l
s
m
x
t
y
v
q
Cord clip
r
Solution release trigger
s
Upholstery water supply plug
t
Upholstery hose adaptor
u
Upholstery hose
Upholstery attachment
v
w
Upholstery trigger
x
Tool caddy /storage
y
Water supply socket
3
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.
w
u

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Summary of Contents for Vax Rapide Plus 5140

  • Page 1 Parts checklist Vacuum on/off switch Cord clip Handle Brush bar on/off switch Solution release trigger Clean solution reservoir latch Handle screw Upholstery water supply plug Clean solution reservoir Power cord Upholstery hose adaptor Dirty water tank latch Carrying handle Upholstery hose Dirty water tank handle Quick cord release Upholstery attachment...
  • Page 2: Tool Caddy Assembly

    Tool caddy assembly Phillips screwdriver required Place nut into recess on tool caddy Align tabs on tool caddy with slots Place screw through centre of lower and hold into place (2). on midsection and snap into place. midsection and tighten. Press handle release with your other hand to tilt the midsection backwards (2a).
  • Page 3 Tool caddy use Slide the adapter end of the hose Run the hose to the upper caddy Continue wrapping the hose into the left slot on the lower tool and press into hose clip #1 (1). clockwise around the tool caddies, caddy.
  • Page 4 Fill the bottle cap or measure cap 3 Fill the remaining space in the Place the bottom of the solution times with VAX AAA carpet cleaning solution reservoir with tap water. reservoir into the cleaner and push solution and pour into the reservoir.
  • Page 5 How to operate your cleaner Important: Never leave the cleaner unattended with the power on. Vacuum carpets thoroughly with dry vacuum cleaner before washing. Plug the cord into a mains Press on the handle release pedal While pressing the solution release electricity socket.
  • Page 6 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.
  • Page 7 Emptying the dirt water tank Cleaning the dirty water tank Replacing the dirty water tank To empty the water tank grasp the Rinse the dirty water tank and filter Lift the front of the carpet cleaner handle with one hand and the thoroughly with warm water.
  • Page 8 Belt or brush removal and replacement Phillips screwdriver required The plug must be removed from socket outlet before cleaning or maintaining the appliance. Grasp the belt cover near the belt Remove the water tank switch off To remove the belt cover, use a roll and lift out.
  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Belt or Brush removal and replacement Phillips screwdriver required When replacing the belt, first slide it Replace the belt cover by inserting onto the motor shaft. Then slip the the end furthest from the brush first. brush bar through the belt. Place Then replace the front of the belt the belt in the area of the brush cover before securing in place with...
  • Page 10 • 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 This page has been left intentionally blank.
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  • Page 12 Mon-Fri. 9.00am to 5.00pm. An answer phone is available out of these hours. If you have queries or concerns about using your VAX, call the HELPLINE. Calls are charged at the UK national rate. Please make a note of the serial number and model number of your VAX before calling. There are over 400 approved VAX Service Agents in the UK. For your nearest Service Agent please call VAX Care.

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