Operating Instructions
Please read the following operating instructions carefully. They will help you to get
the best performance from this professional quality vacuum cleaner and to maintain
it in optimum condition.
Follow these simple steps for easy and
effective operation of the Back Vacuum.
Open the lid and ensure that the cloth bag is correctly located and the flexible ring
provides a proper seal when the lid is closed. For optimum filtration and maximum hy-
giene, it is advisable to use a paper vacuum bag in addition to the standard cloth bag.
If you use a paper vacuum bag, simply insert it into the cloth bag, making sure that
the cardboard disk is centered on the flexible sealing ring. When you replace the lid,
the short nozzle in the center of the lid will be forced into the central hole of the card-
board disk of the paper vacuum bag thus providing a tight seal. Make sure the paper
vacuum bag is tightly secured over the short nozzle before vacuuming.
Lock the lid down with the two latches. Always ensure that the vacuum bag is empty
before vacuuming. Your Back Vacuum has been fitted with a thermal overload switch
to protect the motor against damage should the airflow be blocked for extended
periods. This may occur if the vacuum bag is overfull or if the vacuum hose is blocked.
The vacuum motor will stop before it can get too hot. If this happens, unplug the unit,
empty and thoroughly clean the vacuum bag or free any blockage and ensure that
adequate airflow is restored. After the motor has cooled to a safe operating tempera-
ture, locate the thermal reset switch on the bottom of the unit and push it back in.
There will be a slight audible click. The thermal overload protector is now reset and
the motor will restart.
1.
The vacuum hose is fitted into the cuff in the lid. It should not be necessary to
remove the hose in normal operation.
2. Ensure the extension cord is wrapped around the cord retainer with 6 inches of
cord from the retainer to the end of the plug. Then plug the extension cord to the
vacuum cleaner's power cord
3. Place the Back Vacuum on your back, adjust the shoulder straps until you feel
comfortable and then tighten the waist belt. The Back Vacuum is designed to ride
higher on your back for maximum comfort.
4. Plug the cord into a 120 volt, grounded outlet. Always unwind the cord completely
before vacuuming. It is important to maintain the power cord in good condition.
This unit ships with a 50' 16AWG x 3 conductor SJT extension cord. Always use
a 16x3 SJT extension cord when operating this unit. Use care when pulling the
cord around sharp edges and through doorways.
CAUTION: Never operate the Back Vacuum if the power cord is damaged
in any way.
5. Attach the extension wand to the hose and fit the floor tool or any of the other
vacuuming accessories on the wand.
6. Turn the vacuum on. The toggle switch is located on the switch box. You may clip
the switch box to the waist belt.
Maintenance
•
Clean the cloth vacuum bag regularly. After emptying the vacuum bag, turn it
inside out and shake as much dust out of the fabric as possible. Optimum
performance is achieved by using a paper vacuum bag with the cloth bag.
•
Check the power cord for damage. Always unwind the cable completely.
•
Ensure that the vacuum hose, the extension wand and the vacuuming accessories
are not blocked.
•
Ensure that the electrical outlet and the plug are securely connected. Incorrect
connections may cause sparking and damage to the cable socket.
•
Have your Back Vacuum served by an authorized repair service center if you
suspect any potential problems.
•
Use only approved paper vacuum bags.
•
Ensure that the flexible vacuum bag ring provides a proper seal before vacuuming.
4
Turn off main
power switch
and unplug
unit from
wall outlet.
Do not wrap
the vacuum's
power cord
in the cord
retainer.
Remove
vacuum hose
from top of
unit.
Release the
two latches
and lift off lid.
Separate lid
from paper
bag insert and
dispose of
paper bag.
Remove
cloth filter
bag, clean,
dust and
replace.
Insert new
paper bag
making sure
to align lid
nozzle with
bag hole
and replace
latches.