Riccar Vacuum Cleaner RC 1500P User Guide

Canister  
Vacuum Cleaner  
Operating Instructions  
For models RC-1500P  
Thank you for purchasing a Riccar product.  
To ensure you get the best results, before operating the unit, please read this manual completely and  
follow the user instructions. This manual should be kept for any future reference. To locate your nearest  
within the USA at 877-302-4746.  
 
CONTENTS  
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DESCRIPTION AND USING  
4~5  
6~9  
HOW TO POWER NOZZLE  
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PRECAUTION FOR SAFE USE  
REPLACING BAGS & FILTERS  
BEFORE ASKING FOR SERVICE  
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11  
12  
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DESCRIPTION AND USING  
DUST METER  
HOSE ADAPTER  
How to check the DUST METER :  
To operate the cleaner with MAX power, keep the wide suction brush  
apart from the floor.  
• When separating the hose from the body, pull the  
hose adapter while pressing the button.  
• If the red indicator of the DUST METER appears.  
- Empty the dust bag.  
- In case the hose is blocked with a large object, remove it.  
• When cleaning with a tool (dusting brush,upholstery nozzle,crevice  
nozzle), the red indicator may appear. In this case,  
continue cleaning.  
HOSE HANDLE  
SUCTION CONTROL  
HIGH  
LOW  
POWER NOZZLE  
SWITCH  
ON  
OFF  
HARD SURFACE FLOOR TOOL  
CLEANING TOOLS  
Dusting Brush Upholstery Nozzle  
For use on tile hard wood, and  
Power Nozzle  
linoleum floors  
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ADAPTER  
CORD REWIND  
ON/OFF SWITCH  
ose from the body, pull the  
ssing the button.  
Adapter button  
POWER CONTROL  
MAX  
Power control is  
on the canister body  
not the handle  
STOP  
CLEANING TOOLS  
STORAGE  
Insert the brush holder  
into the groove.  
ery Nozzle Crevice Tool  
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HOW TO USE POWER NOZZLE  
OPERATION  
1. Turning on the Power Brush  
4. Carpet Height Adjustment  
The power brush can only be turned on if the  
canister is also turned on (canister on / off  
switch is located on the main body). The  
power brush on / off switch is located on the  
hose handle. Simply press the switch forward  
to engage the power brush.  
Your power brush has six different settings to  
clean a variety of carpet types and floor  
surfaces. To adjust the carpet height setting of  
the power brush, press the right pedal located  
on the back of the power brush (see diagram  
6). Each press of this pedal will adjust the  
height to the next carpet height position.  
To achieve best cleaning results, slowly pass  
the power brush back and forth over the carpet  
or floor.  
To determine which setting you are currently  
on, locate and look through the height indicator  
window on the top of the unit (see diagram 7).  
You will see one of the six settings as  
mentioned earlier and detailed below:  
2. Using the Power Brush  
After turning on the canister and power brush,  
release the wand by pressing the left pedal on  
the back side of the power brush (see diagram  
Setting: Intended Use:  
1. XHI  
2. HI  
Very thick or plush carpet  
Thick or plush carpet  
3. Auto General carpet thickness and bare  
floors  
4. MED Average plush carpet  
5. LO  
Thin plush carpet  
6. XLO Low nap carpet (indoor/outdoor type  
carpet)  
Diagram 3  
Diagram 4  
3. Remove / Insert the Wand From The Power  
Brush  
Removing the wand from the power brush  
allows you, for example, to use cleaning tools  
for baseboard or ceiling cleaning. To do this,  
first turn the power brush and canister off.  
Then, press the wand release collar (see  
diagram 5) and pull the wand out. To reinsert  
the wand into the power brush, simply press  
the wand back into the neck of the power  
brush.  
Diagram 6  
Diagram 7  
Carpet Height Notes: When using the power  
brush, start on the "auto" setting. If pushing the  
power brush forward feels sluggish or hard to  
push, then adjust to a higher setting (ie HI or  
XHI). If the power brush feels very easy to push,  
you may want to lower the power brush for more  
effective cleaning. The "Auto" setting is the  
recommended setting for hard floor surfaces (ie  
tile, vinyl, wood).  
The wand will then "click" back into place.  
Diagram 5  
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OPERATION  
5. Warning Lamp  
Your power brush comes equipped with a a. Turn off the vacuum cleaner and power brush  
circuit breaker safety system that protects the then unplug the power cord.  
power brush due to a jammed power brush b. Remove the object preventing the brushroll  
situation. Common items that cause jammed from turning.  
brushrolls include socks, excessive threads, c. Locate the circuit breaker switch on the back of  
If the circuit breaker trips:  
corners of area carpets, nails, etc. The warning  
indicator lamp on top of the unit (see diagram  
the power brush and reset the breaker (see  
diagram 9).  
8) will change from green to red should this d. When the unit is turned back on, the warning  
condition occur.  
light should be green and ready to go. If the  
circuit trips again, repeat steps 1-3 again to  
correct the problem.  
Warning Lamp  
Circuit Breaker Switch  
If this does not correct the problem, contact  
your authorized vacuum cleaner dealer for  
further instructions.  
Diagram 8  
Diagram 9  
MAINTENANCE AND CARE  
1. Removing the Brushroll  
To reinstall the brushroll, reinsert the brushroll  
back into the unit (make sure the belt is  
attached properly). Next, insert the belt cover  
guard. Then, place the metal bottom plate  
back onto the unit (insert the front end of the  
bottom plate first). Re-insert the two bottom  
plate screws and secure.  
IMPORTANT: Before performing any  
maintenance work on the power brush, always  
unplug the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the  
wand.  
Your brushroll may need to be removed at  
times, for example, to cut out excessive  
threads or to replace the belt (see "Replacing  
the Bulb").  
Bottom  
Plate Screws  
To remove the brushroll, turn the unit over and  
lift off the metal bottom plate by first  
unscrewing the two bottom plate screws  
located by the rear wheels (see diagram 10).  
Pull out the belt cover guard (see diagram 11)  
and pull the brushroll out.  
Diagram 10  
Diagram 11  
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE  
2. Replacing the Power Brush Belt  
3. Replacing the Bulb  
IMPORTANT: Before performing any  
maintena-nce work on the power brush,  
always unplug the vacuum cleaner and  
disconnect the wand.  
IMPORTANT: Before performing any  
maintenance work on the power brush, always  
unplug the vacuum cleaner and disconnect the  
wand.  
To replace the power brush belt, you must first  
remove the brushroll (see "Removing the  
Brushroll"). Locate and discard broken belt.  
Turn the power brush over and remove the  
bottom plate by first unscrewing the two  
bottom plate screws located by the rear  
wheels (see diagram 10). Locate and remove  
the two top cover screws (see diagram 14).  
Turn the power brush back over, push the  
power brush neck flat, and remove the top  
cover (see diagram 15). Simply pull the bulb  
out (no twisting) and reinsert factory-  
authorized bulb. Place the top cover back on  
the unit, turn the machine over and re-insert  
the two top cover screws. Reinstall the bottom  
plate.  
To install new belt, locate the power brush  
motor pulley and loop the belt around it (see  
diagram 12). Place the other end of the belt  
around the brushroll making sure the belt is  
seated in the "belt groove" of the brushroll (see  
diagram 13). Insert the brushroll back into the  
brushroll tray and place the belt guard back  
into position (see diagram 11). Place the  
metal bottom plate back onto the unit (insert  
the front end of the bottom plate first). Re-  
insert the two bottom plate screws and secure.  
Top Cover  
Screw  
Belt  
Diagram 12  
Diagram 13  
Diagram 14  
Diagram 15  
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DIAGRAM 1 FRONT VIEW OF POWER WAND AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY  
DIAGRAM 2 REAR VIEW OF POWER WAND AND NOZZLE ASSEMBLY  
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PRECAUTION FOR SAFE USE  
This vacuum cleaner should be used for normal dry household dust and dirt.  
The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by use or operation of the cleaner  
contrary to these instructions.  
If the cleaner is wrongly used for a purpose other than that for which it is intended, no liability can be  
accepted for any possible damage.  
Do not vacuum areas which contain moisture or When rewinding the power cord, hold the plug  
water and inflammable matter, needles, pins,  
razor blades, matches, cigarette-ends, etc.,  
since they may damage the cleaner or  
dust bag.  
body before pressing the cord rewind button to  
prevent from whipping.  
Do not pull the power cord out beyond the red  
mark.  
Red mark  
Make sure a dust bag and a motor protection  
filter are always inserted  
This product is equipped with a polarized  
alternating current line plug (a plug having one  
blade wider than the other). This plug fits into  
the power outlet only one way.  
This is a safety feature. If you are unable to  
insert the plug fully into the outlet, try reversing  
the plug.  
If the plug should still fail to fit, contact an  
electrician to replace the obsolete outlet.  
Do not defeat the safety purpose of the  
polarized plug.  
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REPLACING DUST BAG & FILTERS  
REPLACING THE DUST BAG  
Dust bag  
Dust Meter  
Holder  
Dust Cover  
Shutter  
Switch off and open the dust Pull the shutter of the dust bag.  
Insert the new bag.  
cover.  
Hold the cover while seperating  
the dust bag from the dustbag  
holder  
NOTE: We recommend that the dust bag is changed when dust meter indicates RED or suction  
power is weak.  
If no dust bag has been placed into the dustbag holder, the cover can not be closed.  
REPLACING THE FILTERS  
Filter Inlet  
Filter inlet  
Switch off and open the cover.  
Separate filter inlet.  
Shake the dust out of the filter.  
Insert the filter and close the cover.  
Filter Outlet  
Filter  
Switch off and open the grill  
Remove the filter and replace it  
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BEFORE ASKING FOR SERVICE  
I Please check each item below if you have trouble with your cleaner.  
Before checking, ensure that the cleaner is unplugged from the power supply.  
Problem  
Check Point  
Dust bag  
Note  
Suction power is weak.  
If dust bag is full, replace it.  
Wand or hose  
If clogged or blocked, remove  
the object.  
The cleaner does not work.  
Is the hose adapter inserted  
into the suction opening of the  
cleaner completely ?  
Insert it completely.  
When the dust bag is full or  
blocked or any of the  
accessories are blocked, the  
over-heating protection for the  
motor is activated.  
Switch off and unplug the  
cleaner and check the dust  
bag and accessories and  
remove any blockages. The  
cleaner can be switched on  
again after approximately 20  
minutes.  
Power cord does not rewind.  
Power cord  
Pull the power cord out a little  
and press the cord rewind  
button.  
Power cord won't pull out of  
the cleaner.  
Power cord  
Do not pull it by force. Rewind  
it a little by pressing the cord  
rewind button and pull it out  
SPECIFICATIONS  
RC-1500P  
120V/60Hz  
Model  
Rating  
9.5A / 12A (with Power Nozzle)  
15.5 Pounds  
Ampere  
Weights(Net)  
19" x 12.5" x 9.3"  
19.5 feet  
Dimension (L X W X H)  
Cord Length  
Specifications can be changed for improvement without notice.  
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