ALL VAX CARPET CARE PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN
INDEPENDENTLY TESTED AND APPROVED AS SAFE FOR USE
ON WOOL/WOOL RICH AND MAN MADE FIBRE CARPETS.
ALL VAXCLEANING SOLUTIONS ARE APPROVED FOR USE
ON WOOL AND WOOL RICH CARPETS
VAX genuine parts and consumables are available from
supermarkets and many electrical stores.
If you have difficulty obtaining them call the VAXCARE HELPLINE
on FREEPHONE 0800 838317 for your nearest stockist.
VAX genuine parts and consumables have been designed
specifically for use in your VAX. Using genuine VAX parts will
ensure ultimate performance from your VAX.
This ‘easy guide’ should be retained with your VAX for future reference. If your VAX is sold or transferred to
a new owner, this guide should be passed on so that the new owner can become acquainted with the
machine and this information. The following information is provided in the interest of safety.
Please read it before using your VAX.
EXTENSION CABLE
If using an extension cable always ensure that the insulation sheath is in good condition and is not
damaged in any way. Make sure that the plug and socket are fitted to the extension cable correctly, if in
doubt have it checked by a qualified electrician. Always use the cable in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
THE POWER SUPPLY CORD ON YOUR VAX HAS 2 INNER WIRES. IT SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO THE PLUG AS
INDICATED BELOW.WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE EARTHED
IMPORTANT: When carrying out any maintenance or cleaning operations on this product, it is essential that
the plug is removed from the wall socket.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code:
BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE
If the plug provided is unsuitable for your socket outlets, the plug must be cut off and a suitable plug fitted.
The cut-off plug should be disposed of and must not be inserted into any 13 amp socket as this can result
in electric shock. The plug or adaptor or the distribution panel should be provided with a 13 amp fuse. As
the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with coloured markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured blue MUST be
connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured
brown MUST be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red.
DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL OF A THREE PIN PLUG (TH1S 1S MARKED ‘E’ OR
BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW).
NOTE: After replacing or changing a fuse, the fuse cover in the plug must be replaced with a fuse cover
which corresponds to the colour of the insert in the base of the plug or the word that is embossed on the
base of the plug, and the appliance must not be used without a fuse cover. If lost, replacement fuse covers
can be obtained from VAX Ltd.
Only 13 amp fuses approved to B.S. 1362 A.S.T.A. should be used. This appliance conforms with the
requirements of EEC Directive No. 82/499/EEC relating to radio interference.In the interests of product
improvement, the Company reserve the right to introduce modifications or alterations without notice.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
This ‘Easy guide’ should be read completely and referred to at all times before using your VAX.
