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OWNER"S MANUAL

Operating and Servicing

Instructions

• Please read these instructions carefully before using your Breeze'_Can Vac.

• Let us help you put your cleaner together or answer any questions, call:

1-800-321-1134(USA)

1-800-661-6200(Canada) website:www.dirtdevil.com

For quick reference, please recordyourvacuum informationbelow.

Model #:

IVlfg.Code:

(Mfg. code located on the lower backside of cleaner)

@2000 All rights reserved #1-1 13028-000

12/00

CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of the Dirt Devil _ Breeze

TM

Vision _ Canister, with

Power You Can See_'!

The unique bagless design provides delivers superior cleaning power.

We trust your new hassle-free purchase will emptying, bring you yet many years of satisfaction.

We are very proud of our products their quality and performance.

and hope that you are equally

Thank you for your support of Dirt Devil _ products.

Visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com

satisfied with

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions .............................................................

Feature Descriptions .........................................................

Page 3

Page 4

Cord W rap and Quick Release ..........................................

Page 4

How To Assemble .............................................................

How To Operate ................................................................

Page 5

Page 5

How to Use Power Nozzle ................................................

Dirt Container Removal & Replacement ...........................

Page 5

Page 6

Exhaust Filter Removal & Replacement ...........................

Page 6

Belt or Brush Roll Removal and Replacement .................

Page 7

Installation and Removal of Shoulder Strap ......................

Page 7

Troubleshooting Guide ......................................................

Page 8

LiMiTED WARRANTY

To the consumer, Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. warrants this vacuum cleaner to be free of defects in material or workmanship commencing upon the date of the original purchase. Refer to your vacuum cleaner carton for the length of warranty and save your original sales receipt to validate start of warranty period.

If the vacuum cleaner should become defective within the warranty period, we will repair or replace any defective parts free of charge. The complete machine must be delivered _ to any ROYALAuthorized Sales & Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description of the problem, day of purchase, copy of original sales receipt and your name, address and telephone number. If you are not near a Warranty Station, call the factory for assistance at USA: 1-800-321-1134

/ CANADA: 1-800-661-6200.

Use only genuine Royal replacement parts.

The warranty does not include unusual wear, damage resulting from accident or unreasonable use of the vacuum cleaner. This warranty does not cover belts, brushes, bags, filters, bulbs or fan damage. This warranty does not cover unauthorized repairs. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights. (Other rights may vary from state to state in the USA).

CONSUMERiNFORMATION

*THIS VACUUM IS INTENDEDFORHOUSEHOLDUSEONLY.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

When you use an appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

• READALL INSTRUCTIONSBEFOREUSINGTHIS APPLIANCE

• ALWAYSFOLLOWTHESESAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

• DO NOT LEAVECLEANERUNATTENDED

• WARNING FULLYASSEMBLECLEANERBEFOREOPERATING

WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRICSHOCKOR INJURY:

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual.

Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments.

• 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 to a service center for inspection. Call 1-800-321-1134 for the nearest service center.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.

Do not run appliance over cord.

Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not 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.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.

• Look on your vacuum cleaner and follow all label and marking instructions.

• Do not use an extension cord with this cleaner.

° Keep end of hose, wands and other openings away from your face and body. Keep your hands, feet, hair and clothing away from moving parts; especially the revolving brush.

° Do not use the vacuum cleaner without dirt container and/or filters in place.

° Store the vacuum cleaner indoors. Put the vacuum cleaner away after use to prevent tripping accidents.

° Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

° The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use when damaged, cut, or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects. (Power Pak model only)

° Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting either hose or motorized nozzle.

Approved by the Vacuum CleanerManufacturer'sAssociation ExecutiveCommittee,April 29, 1987.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

WARNIHG:

To reducethe risk of electric shock, this appliance has a polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not changethe plug in any way.

NOTE: RETURN WARRANTY CARD TO REGISTER YOUR CLEANER

1.

Perma Filter

TM with CleanStream

2.

See Thru Dirt Container

3.

Rolling Caster Wheel

4.

Hose

5.

10" Floor Nozzle

6.

11" Carpet Nozzle

7.

Handle Grip

8.

2 Extension Wands

9.

Dusting Brush

10.

Tool Clip

11.

Crevice Tool

TM

12.

Shoulder Strap

13.

Easy Glide Wheels

14.

Exhaust Filter

15.

On/Off Switch

16.

Carry Handle

*Attachments vary per model

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CORD WRAP AND QUICK RELEASE

1.

For storage, the cord can easily be wrapped around the two cord hooks located underneath the canister.

2.

Turn the canister on end as shown in Diagram t.

3.

Wrap the cord around one cord hook and then the other.

4.

To release your cord without unwinding it, slide the grey tab upward with finger (Diagram 2).

4

HOW TO ASSEMBLE:

HOSE

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY -UNPLUG CLEANER

BEFORE REMOVING OR iNSTALLING HOSE.

1.

Hold hose and match tabs to align with slot inlets of canister (Diagram t).

2.

Insert hose. Tum clockwise until hose locks into place (Diagram 2).

ATTACHMENT

INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

1.

The hose can be used alone or with many combinations of'wands and tools.

2.

Attachments are packaged separetly in the box. To store on the unit, simply slide them into the tool clip already located on one of the extension wands.

3.

Choose any of the handy accessories to meet your various cleaning needs.

Then simply push it firmly onto the hose or wand end until the pin locks into place.

4.

To remove the tool, pull apart gently. You may gently rotate the attachment back and forth a little to make the removal easie rotate and then pull apart.

HOW TO OPERATE:

1.

Snap together the two interlocking wands until pin locks into place.

2.

Push assembled wands into desired cleaning nozzle (carpet nozzle or bare floor nozzle).

Pile or Low Pile, b. Bare Floor Cleanine - Attach Floor Nozzle and use.

3.

Insert handle end of hose into assembled wands.

4.

Push power switch to tum the unit on.

5.

Pull handle back into the operating position.

r. To unlock the wand, push pin, a. Carpet cleanino - Select caroet settino on nozzle to Hioh

NOTE:

For cleaning drapes, throw rugs, or other loose items, you may need to reduce the suction to prevent sucking the item into the cleaning tool.

To reduce suction, twist the plastic end on the handle grip until the hole in the grip is exposed.

Uncover the hole until the desired amount of reduced suction is achieved.

POWER NOZZLE ASSEMBLY

3.

(REFER TO FIGURE A).

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG

CLEANER BEFORE CONNECTING OR DISCON-

NECTING POWER NOZZLE.

I.

2.

Push together the two interlocking wands until pin locks in place.

insert assembled wands into power nozzle

3.

to lock into place.

Press power nozzle cord into slots on back

4.

wards.

of wands.

insert haqdte end of hose into assembled

5.

Press cord clips (already attached to cord) onto hose.

HOSE INSTALLATION

AND REMOVAL

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE REMOVING OR INSTALLING

I.

Hold hose and match tabs to align with slot inlets of canister (Diagram 1 ).

2.

Insert hose. T um clockwise until hose locks into place (Diagram 2).

3.

Plug the cord from the hose into the outlet on the cleaner located just in front of carry handle (Diagram 3).

HOSE.

ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL

1.

Choose any of the handy accessories to meet your various cleaning needs.

the hose or wand end.

2.

Attachments are packaged the extension wands.

separetly in the

Then simply push itfimlly onto box. To store on the unit, simply slide them into the tool clip already located

3.

4.

The hose can be used alone or with many combinations of wands and tools. Push the wand into the hose handle until the pin locks into place.

To remove the tool, pull apart gently. You may gently rotate the attachment back and forth a little to make the removal easier. To unlock the wand, push pin, rotate and then pull apart.

HOW TO OPERATE:

1.

Pull handle back into the operating position.

2.

Push power switch on POWER P AK nozzle as shown (Diagram 4).

3.

Select carpet or bare floor cleaning (Diagram 4).

a. For Carpet Cleaning - Push power switch on the power nozzle. Be sure brush roll is rotating for b. For Bare Floor Cleaning, push power switch on the power nozzle. Be sure brush roll stops rotating.

5 on one of effective cleaning and groom ing.

FIGURE A

CordClip

2<

Power Nozzle

CLEANING DiRT CONTAINER

& FILTER

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RtSK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING.

REMOVE

WARNING:

& EMPTY DIRT CONTAINER: FOR BEST RESULTS

DO NOT USE DIRT CONTAINER HANDLE TO CARRY CLEANER.

EMPTY DIRT CONTAINER AFTER EACH USE.

I.

Sit canister in an upright position.

Grasp handle and press button with thumb (Diagram 1).

2.

Pull lid up and back while holding handle and pressing button (Diagram la).

3.

Grasp handle on dirt container.

Lift the dirt container up and out (Diagram 2).

4.

Remove filter assembly by twisting counter clockwise in order to empty and clean dirt container (Diagram 3 & 4).

5.

Before replacing filter, shake dirt from filter by tapping against edge of garbage can.

6.

Return filter to dirt container . Return filter to dirt container by twisting filter assembly clockwise.

Close lid on the canister (Diagram 1).

PERMA FILTER

TM

WITH

CLEANSTREAM

Perma Filter

TM with Cleanstream TM Filtration

TMFILTRATION

(internal) - Iocated in dirt container (Diagram 3).

should not need to be replaced but should be cleaned every time the dirt container

The

is emptied to maximize performance of vaccum.

C LEANING

I.

DIRT CONTAINER:

Use a sponge and lukewarm

Periodically , you may want to wash your dirt container.

water to wipe compartment clean. Let dry completely before using again.

.

EXHAUST

FILTER REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RtSK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG CLEANER BEFORE SERVICING.

This canister contains two filters which work together to prevent dust & allergens from escaping the vacuum and reentering the air. The first is a Perma Filter TM

Cleanstream TMfiltration located inside of the dirt container filter is either a MicroFresh T_4filter or a H EPA filter.

. The other is an external exhaust filter located in the rear of the canister. Depending on the model, the exhaust

M ICROFRESH TM _1_,1_t!

EXHAUST FILTER

(external)Part# 3-250363-001 located in rear of unit.

• Unique filtration system for over 99.9 Yo "fresh" exhaust air ° Ideal for allergy suf ferers v,4_h

The MICROFRESH

TM

Filter should be replaced every six months.

I.

Push release button and pull door down (Diagram t).

2.

Grasp MircoFresh

TM filter and pull out (Diagram 2).

IMPORTANT:

3.

To Replace: Insert new Microfresh

For Mierofresh

TM filter replacements

TM filter (white side up, yellow side call 1.800.321.1134

(USA)

Do NOT clean with water.

down) into the channel of the housing and close door.

*H EPA FILTER (external)located in rear of unit.

The HEPA Filter should be replaced annually. Write date of filter replacement on reminder label.

1.

2.

Push release button and pull door down.

Grasp HEPA filter cartridge and pull out (Diagram 3).

IMPORTANT:

3.

For NEPA

To Replace: Insert new HEPA filter into housing and close door.

filter replacements

*Not available on all models call 1-800-321-1!34

(USA)

Do NOT clean with water.

SEE ABOVE FOR PERMA FILTER REPLACEMENT

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BELT OR BRUSH

ROLL REMOVAL

AND REPLACEMENT

WARNING:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.

1.

To remove nozzle guard: tum power nozzle over and insert finger into openings near an arrow as shown (Diagram I). Squeez toward you.

TO REMOVE BELT:

1.

Be sure belt is of f motor shaft.

2.

Lift and remove brush roll (Diagram 2).

3.

Dispose of old belt.

TO REPLACE BELT:

1.

Loop belt around motor shaft (Diagram 3).

2.

Stip brush roll through belt. Place belt on raised area of brush rotl without bristles.

3.

Pull brush toward you and insert into side holder #1 and then #2 (Diagram 4).

4.

Replace nozzle guard. Match the front tabs to the slots on the nozzle base. Swing down to snap hooks. Press firmly on ent

(Diagram 5).

IMPORTANT: BE SURE BELT tS NOT TWISTED AND BRUSH ROLL ROTATES SMOOTHLY.

e clip and pult nozzle guard ire nozzle guard to tit into place

INSTALLATION

AND REMOVAL OF CONVENIENT

SHOULDER STRAP (Optional)

1.

Insert clips into grooves (one front, one back) on top of canister (Diagram 1).

2.

Your Breeze " Vision ® Canister can now be carried on your shoulder while cleaning above the floor (Diagram 2).

3.

To remove each clip from the cleaner, squeeze the clip together and pull up and out of the slot.

Problem cleaner won't run

WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF PERSONAL

Possible Reasons

INJURY - UNPLUG

I. Power cord not firmly plugged into outlet.

2. Cord not connected to cleaner (*Power Nozzle).

3. Blown fuse or tripped breaker.

4. Needs service.

CLEANER

Possible

BEFORE

Solutions

1. Plug unit in firmly.

SERVICING

2. Connect cord to cleaner - Pg.5

3.

Check fuse or breaker.

Replace fuse/reset breaker.

4. Take to service center or call 1-800-321-1 134.

Cleaner won't pick-up or tow suction

OR

Dust escaping from cleaner

I. Dirt container not installed correctly.

2. Dirt container full.

3. Brush roll wom.

4. Broken or worn belt.

5. Clogged filter.

6. Nozzleldirt passage hose dogged.

7. Brush roll is turned off (*Power Nozzle).

I. Dirt Container full.

2. Dirt Container not installed correctly.

3. Hose not installed correctly.

1.

ReviewDirtContainerRemovaland Replacement-Pg.6

2. Empty dirt container-Pg. 6

3.

Replace brush roII-Pg. 7

4. R eplaoe belt-Pg. 7

5.

Remove filter and cIean-Pg. 6

6. Rem ove base nozzle cover; remove obstruction.

Remove hose; remove obstruction.

7. T urn brush roll on - Pg. 5

2.

1. Empty dirt container-Pg. 6

ReviewDirtContainerRemovaland Replacement-Pg.6

3.

Review Hose Installation-Pg. 5

Cleaner tools won't pick up I. Hose clogged.

2. Hose inlet slogged.

3. Dirt container full.

4. Filter clogged.

!. Remove hose and tools; remove obstruction-Pg. 5

2. Remove hose and clean inlet.

3. Empty dirt container-Pg. 6

4. C lean filter-Pg 6

*Attachments vary per model

ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BYAN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

CUSTOMER SERVICE (1-800-321-1134)

In the event that further assistance is required, see yourYellow Pages for an authorized Royal Dealer.

Costs of any transportation to and from

any place of repair are to be paid by the owner, The service parts used in this unit are easily replaced and readily available from an author-

ized Royal Dealer or retailer.

Always identify your cleaner by the model number when requesting information or ordering replacement parts,

(The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner,)