Riccar 8000 8625, 8650, 8715, 8750, 8850, 8800 vacuum cleaner Operating instructions

 [oA LC/ AV oc В
TA M_E_ R_I_C_A
Vacuum Cleaner
Operating Instructions
For the 8000 Series
Before operating the unit, please read these instructions completely.
Important Safety InNsIruCctionNns....................—..————.——... e... eee... LIA. 2-3
Parts Identification a ci a o de EAN CT ББ ЕЕ 4
How to Assemble'Hcw 10 Operate Vacuum Cleaner y +
How to Replace the Headlight Bulb, Drive Belt 6 Brush..................e..... eee ==. reee. 9-10
How to Clean the Nozzle Housing ai eat Fred i mb em ERR SI CE. 11
Customer’s Record
The model and serial numbers of this product may be found on the back side of the unit. You should
note the model and senal numbers of your unit in the spaces provided below, and retain this Dook
as a permanent record of your purchase
Model Number:
venal Number
Date Purchased: ___
Your Riccar Vacuum Cleaner is a product of high quality materials and superior workmanship, It has
many desirable features, such as a large capacity disposable filter bag, and others, Starting today
your new Riccar Vacuum Cleaner will work for you on carpets, floors and for all other cleaning needs
in your home. We urge you to read these operating instructions carefully before you use this vacuum
cleaner, in order to obtain the full performance and safisfaction that it can offer vou
Save These Instructions
Before you plug in your Riccar Vacuum Cleaner, make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating
plate located urderneath the Vacuum Cleaner is the same as your local supply.
Important Safety Instructions
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
2 WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES.
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
4 Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommenced attachments
5 Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it lo a service center
6. De not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or comers. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord, To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord,
8 Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands
9 Do nat put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce air flow. |
10. Keep hair loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving pans.
11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking. such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
12. Do not use without dust bag andior filters in place.
13, Turn off all controls бейте unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasolina or use in areas where
they may be present
16, Do nat attempt to service the unt while appliance is plugged In
Grounding Instructions
Models 8715 and 8750 only
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance 15
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt Circuit and
has a ground plug that looks like the plug illustrated in
figure 1. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet
having the same configuration as the plug. No adaptor should
be used with this appliance
WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment \ 1
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock || e
Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you E
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. | |
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance—if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. GROUND [HG -
GROUNDED
GUTLET Вох
Fig.
Two Wire Polarized Cord
Models 8625, 8650 and 8850 only
This product is equipped with a polanzed alternating current > | 1
line plug (a plug having one blade wider than the other). This
plug will fit 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.
Fig. 1A
a
Parts Identification
Handle Grip
(On-board tools
On'Off Switch
select models crnby)
Handle tube ——s Cord storage
Hook Power com
— Dust cover
L release button
Easy-carry
handle
Dust cover Accessory
Telescopic attachment
wand opening
Dusting brush Cravica tool
Rugfioor switch
(select models)
EE a Ma ee
Mazzle inlet
SS НН Upholstery too
ШИ Headlight
Stretch hosé
Foo pedal
TE Model
Fumiture — “pement pa IL TRS specification
guard = I Thermal reset harmal reset pe
self-adjusting nozzte
button Instructions
Replacement Parts
+ Genuine Riccar Vacuum Filter Bags
« Post Filter
Fart #C15-6 Part #RF8-2
6 pk. 2 sets
* Vacuum Agitator Belt « Light Bulb
Part #A20-R2 Standard Bayonet Base, 15 watt, 100-120V
Par #432
« Sacondary Filter
Part #F10
How to Assemble the Vacuum
How to Attach the Handle to the Vacuum Cleaner
The cleaner and the handle are packed separately.
1. After first removi 19 the handle screw, insert handle into the hole
on top of the vacuum cleaner Make sure that the swiich on
the handie is positioned to the front of the vacuum cleaner
(Fig. 3)
2. Ling up the small hole on the handle with the small hole on the
vacuum cleaner and inser the screw. Make sure the scraw 15 a |
tightened sacuraly.,
3. Attach the power cord at the clip located on the upper cord =
hook (Fig. 4).
4 Turn the upper cord storage hook to the upright positon and
wind the power cord around the cord storage hooks when
storing the vacuum cleaner (Fig. 5).
How to Install Hose Assembly
1. Insert suction inlet in opening (bag collar) on back of unit. Fig. 3 Fig. 4 я
Push inlet inward until it snaps into a locked position (Fig. 61.
Pull outward on inlet to make sure it 15 locked securely
2. Install hose cuff in nozzle inlet (Fig. 7).
How to Release the Power Cord
1. The upper cord storage hook has a quick-release action.
To release the cord, rotate the hook downward and the
cord will drop off the handle for immediate use. (Fig. 8).
=, Return the hook to the upright position before attempting
to rewind the cord. (Fig. 4).
On/Off Switch
1. Ta start the vacuum cleaner, shde the switch on the handle 10
the ON position
2, To stop the vacuum cleaner, slide the switch on the handie 10 |
the OFF position Fig. 5 Fig. 6
3, Turn the vacuum off belore unplugging from the electrical outlet.
Fig. 7
Handle Adjustments
1. The handle of this vacuum cleaner can be set to one of three
positions: Upright, Middle or Low. To release the handle. step
on the pedal at the left rear corner of the vacuum cleaner
(Fig. 15).
2_ Upright position: Handle locks in this position lor vacuum cleaner |
storage. The handle should always be in an upright position | Fig. 15
when cleaning tools are used (Fig. 15). |
3. Middle position: This position is for normal cleaning (Fig. 16).
While in middle position, the front of the nozzle can be raised
by lowering handle in order lo cross room thresholds
4. Low position: This position is used for cleaning under furniture
(Fig. 17).
Fig. 16
How to Change Filter Bag
Fig. 17
Genuine Riccar” Vacuum Cleaner Filter bags should be used for
best performance and air filtration. Always operate the vacuum
cleaner with à filter bag installed.
1. Remove the used filter bag by pulling bag collar off the bag
holder (Fig. 18).
2. After removing used filter bag, close Dust Guard™ bag collar
door to seal full bag (see instructions on bag collar).
3 Simply attach the new filter bag onto the bag holder (Fig. 13).
4. Re-insert the tab on end of the dust cover into the groove on
the dust compartment housing. Then press it into place and
fasten the dust cover tightly. (Fig. 20)
momma =
Secondary Filter
The secondary filter protects the motor from dust and dirt. Before
installing a new filter bag, check the filter. Accumulated dirt in the
dust compartment will be collected on this filter and may restric
motor performance, when the filter becomes dirty. (Fig. 21).
To clean the Secondary Filter
Remove bag supporter (some models only) by releasing the right
tab on underside of bag supporter. Lift and rotate to remove Dag
supporter Now, remove secondary filter from bottom of dust
compartment, Secondary filter can be washed or replaced. li
washed, make sure filter is completely dry before it is reinstalled.
Reinstall bag supporter (Fig. 22).
Your Riccar Vacuum Cleaner Is equipped with an auxiliary post
filter to capture fine dust particles and purify the air before tt exits
the machine. It is important to change the post filter regularly
approximately every third filter bag change, or as needed,
lo change the Post Filter:
1. Depress handle release pedal and move vacuum to lower
position (Fig. 2:3)
=, Remove post filter cover (Fig. 24).
3 Remove soled filters and replace with new post filters. Install
new filters under small clips that secure filter on edges
NOTE: Post filters can not be washed.
Fig, 24
Edge Cleaning Feature
The edge cleaning feature provides for improved cleaning of carpets near wall and stationary furniture.
Automatic Self Adjusting Rug Nozzle
Your Riccar upright vacuum cleaner is designed with an Automatic Self Adjusting Rug Nozzle No manual
adjustments are required. The height of the rug nozzle is instantly and automatically adjusted to carpe
pile height. This self adjusting feature allows the rug nozzle to float evenly over all carpet pile surfaces
Carpet/Floor Selector (Models 8625, 8750 & 8850 only)
When vacuuming bare floors or tile, or when using attachments,
disengage the brush roll by moving the switch located on the
nozzle housing to the floor setting (Fig. 25).
On-Board Cleaning Tools (Models 8850 8750 & 8650 only)
Select models are equipped with on-board cleaning tools including
4 10 1 stretch hose, 3 piece lelescopic wand, crevice tool, dusting
tool, upholstery tool,
To Use the On-Board Tools:
1. Remove hose cuff from the nozzle inlet (Fig. 26).
2. Remove the telescopic wand from the body of the vacuum and
connect it to the hose cuff (Fig. 27). Unlock wand collars, extend
wand and re-lock wand collars. NOTE: Wand collar locking
rotation is marked with arrows on wand, Cleaning tools can
be used with wand extended or compressed of the tools can
be used without the wand by connecting the tools directly to
the hose cuff (Fg. 28).
3 Select the proper tool for your cleaning situation and connect the
tool to the end of the wand or cuff (Fig. 29). NOTE: Tools store
comenienthy in vacuum body by snap-H.
et
Fig. 29
How to Replace the Headlight Bulb
(Select Models Only)
CAUTION: First disconnect he vacuum cleaner from thé electrical
outlel.
1. How to Remove the Bottom Plate.
lo replace any of the following parts, place vacuum cleaner
in the low position by using the handle release pedal. Then,
turn the vacuum cleaner over, exposing the underside. Remove
tha two screws holding the lower plate in place. Now remove the
bottom plate.
2. How to Replace The Bulbs.
Remove the headlight bracket screw (Fig. 32). Slide bracket
back and it bracket upward and out of nozzle (Fig. 33). To remove
the light bulb, push in, turn counter clockwise and remove from
socket. NOTE: Replacement bulb should be rated at 120 volts,
15 watts. To install new bulb, simply insart into socket matching
bulb guide pins and guides in socket, Push bulb in and rotate
clockwise until bulb will nat turn further, Re-install headlight socket
bracket into housing and re-install screws.
. How to Install Bottom Plate
Install bottom plate making sure bottom plate hinges are in place
on front of housing (FQ. 34) before secunng screws
Fig. 33
El
| . EE
How to Change the Agitator Belt Drive
How to Replace the Agitator Belt
(Models 8750 8850 & 8800 only)
Unplug the units power cord. Turn the unit over and remove
the bottom plate as described in the preceding section. Move
carpetificor selector to floor position. Remove the vented suppon
fitting (Fig. 38). Note the position of the support fitting before it 18
removed 50 that it can be reinstalled properly. Rotate belt so that
the linkage rod can be removed (Fig. 39). Slide linkage rod oui
and move the carpetfioor selector 1o carpet position and let mod
rest behind brush roll compartment (Fig. 40). Remove agitator
unit and remove worm or broken belt (Fig. 41).
Loop the new belt around the motor drive shaft and the agitator
pulley. Reinstall the agitator unit into the housing while making sure
that the positioning fork faces down and straddles the suppor guide
(Fig. 42). Reinstall linkage rod by moving carpetioor selector 10
the floor position. Rotate belt away from linkage rod. Then install
linkage rod into brush roll (Fig. 43). Rotate agitator pulley, making
sure that the belt is not twisted (Fig. 44). Reinsert the vented
support fitting (Fig. 38). Reinstall bottom plate. (See “How to Install
Bottom Plate}. Fa 35 | SET)
How to Replace Agitator Belt (All Other Models) =
Turn the unit over and remove the bottom plate as described in
the preceding section. Remove the vented support fithng (Fig. 38).
Take out the agitator assembly and remove the worn or broken Бей
from the agitator pulley and the motor drive shaft (Fig. 45). Loop
the new bell around the agitator pulley and the motor drive shaft
(Fig. 46). Re-insert the agitator assembly back into the housing
(Fig. 47). Turn the agitator assembly by hand, making sure the
belt is not twisted and all rotating parts move smoothly (Fig. 48)
Re-insert the vented support filing. Be sure that the vented
support fiting is in place before fastening the Bottom plate to
the two ribs at the front end of the housing. See “How To Install
Bottom Plate” NOTE (All models): To ensure maximum cleaning Fig. di Fig. 42
efficiency, the belt should be checked regularly to De sure it Is ın
good condition. Check to see if the bell is stretched, cracked or
if excessive slipping has occurred, Replace if needed,
Fig. 38
Fig. 43 Fig. 44 Fig. 45 Fig. 46 Fig. 47 Fig. 48
10
How to Clean the Nozzle Housing
CAUTION:
Lhsconnect the vacuum cleaner from electrical outlet,
The nozzle hose, located on the back of the vacuum cleaner,
cames the dirt from the nozzle to the filter bag. The hose also
functions as the attachment cleaning hose. If the hose should
become clogged:
|. Pull out and turn the lid of the cleaning attachment opening.
Remove the clog or blockage
2. 1f the above step is not enough, remove hosa cuff from the
nozzle inket (Fig. 49). Turm the unit over and unscrew the bottom
plate and remove plate (see ‘How To Remove Bottom Plate”)
Check nozzle inlet tube for obstructions, Clear tube and re-install
the bottom plate (Fig. 50)
Fig. 50
For Best Performance
« Keep machine and all accessones clean in good operating condition.
« Change filter, bags and filters as recommended to maintain optimum cleaning efficiency
« Always use genuine Riccar filter bags and filters, as use of other products may result in poor cleaning
or filtration performance. Riccar filtration products are desgned lor maximum performance
« Have machine checked penodically by an Authorized Riccar Vacuum Service Center.
e Use only Riccar Vacuum Cleaner authorized service centers for parts or service
e Store machine carefully in dry area.
* For optimum cleaning performance and safety, study and follow your Owner's Manual. Keep if in
a handy and safe place for future reference
Riccar America Vacuum Cleaners
1800 E. Walnut Ave.
Fullerton, CA 92831
Contact your local authorized Riccar Dealer for more information on service.
Visit our website at
www.riccar.com
to find your local Riccar Dealer.
New Thermal Fuse Protection
Models B625A, B650A, B715A, 8750A and 8850A only
Your Riccar commercial vacuum cleaner comes equipped with a Manual Reset Thermal Fuse Protector
This thermal protector is designed to protect your vacuum cleaner from overheating due to a cutoff
in airflow (i.e. clogged hose, operating the vacuum without a bag). Should this situation occur, the
thermal fuse protector will safely shut off your vacuum cleaner to avoid any potential damage to your
vacuum cleaner.
NOTE: To determine that it was the thermal fuse protector that turned off your vacuum cleaner and
not some other reason, please refer to the vacuum cleaner's headlights. If the headlights are on
while the motor is off, then the thermal fuse did safely shut down the motor. If both the headlights
and motor are off, then there is some reason other than the thermal protector (i.e. pulled plug).
To reset the thermal fuse:
1. Unplug the vacuum cleaner
2. Check for problem-over filled bag, clog in hose, clogged filters etc.
3. Correct problem
4. Locate "tripped" fuse-it's a small red button located on tha bottom of the back side of the main
body {roughly one inch to the right of the left wheel)
5. Using a pencil, paper clip or other pointy object, push the reset button in
6. Plug vacuum cleaner in and begin using.
Please refer to your Authorized Riccar Dealer for any questions.
12
">