Proluxe 2.0-PN Operation Instruction Manual

PROLUX 2.0 BAGLESS

BACKPACK VACUUM CLEANER

MODEL: 2.0-PN

Operation Instruction

Read all instructions before using this appliance

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For your safety please read owners manual in its entirety before use.

Congratulations on your purchase of your new Prolux 2.0 Bagless Backpack Vacuum! We hope you love it! Our team of vacuum experts and engineers spent over 3 years designing it to make it perfect. The Prolux 2.0 Bagless is the worlds FIRST bagless backpack vacuum with the new Prolux 2.0 Bagless Technology that makes it 40% more powerful than current bagless vacuums. Large companies use backpack vacuums, because they literally cut your cleaning time in half (compared to a upright vacuum). Weighing only

9 lbs. with the Prolux 2.0 Bagless Technology it is 40% more efficient and powerful than other bagless vacuums with an amazing 118 CFM of power. The Prolux 2.0 comes standard with a 5-year motor warranty, due to its state-of-the-art Motor Bypass Valve Technology, which adds years of trouble free life to your motor. It is designed to be so light you can hardly feel it and cut cleaning time in half. Happy Cleaning J

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Table of contents

Specifications

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Optional Accessories

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Safety Precautions

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Assembly

Getting To Know Your Vacuum ................................................................................................................ 7-8

Using The Accessories & Tools ................................................................................................................. 8-10

Operation

Operating Instructions/Adjusting The Harness .......................................................................................... 8-10

Connecting the power nozzle to the vacuum ............................................................................................. 8-9

Maintenance

Emptying The Dust/Dirt Container ............................................................................................................ 11

Changing/Cleaning The Intake Filter ......................................................................................................... 11

Changing/Cleaning The HEPA Exhaust Filter ........................................................................................... 12

Cleaning The Housing ................................................................................................................................ 12

Troubleshooting

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Warranty

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Specifications

• Lightweight – Only weighs 9 lbs.

• Powerful deep cleaning 1400 watt, 12 amp motor with an amazing 118 Cubic Feet per Minute of Airflow.

(Most vacuums have 80)

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Water Lift Power - 95 inches.

• Dependable - Motor Bypass valve adds years of life to the Motor allowing it to come with a 5 year motor warranty and 3 Year body Warranty. (90 days on the motor and body if used commercially)

• Cleans 2x faster than your standard Upright Vacuums.

• 3-Stage filtration.

H13 HEPA grade HEPA filter, to keep the air clean with 99.95% efficiency .

• 30ft Cord length.

• 1.5L dust bin capacity.

• Deluxe 32mm tool attachment set.

• Electric power-nozzle kit for carpet cleaning with height adjuster and powerful L.E.D headlights.

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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

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The Prolux StairPro Mini Head – The StairPro is the perfect attachment for cleaning stairs, upholstery, your cars interior, and it also works great for picking up pet hair. Just like the full size power nozzle attachment, the StairPro also uses an electrically powered brush-roll to deep clean your carpets and upholstery.

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The Prolux Commercial Grade 1-1/2” Tool Attachment Kit – The 1-1/2” tool kit is perfect for someone how would like to use their 2.0 for cleaning that requires more suction power. The

1-1/2” tool set includes larger size hose, wands, and tools, so you can pick up larger debris without clogging your attachments, and cover more area in less time, compared to the standard sized attachments.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precaution should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL

BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.

Keep the operating manual for reference. Include the operating manual if you pass the appliance to third parties.

Violations of the operating instructions can lead to severe injuries as well as damages to the appliance. Prolux takes no responsibility for damages due to violations of these operating instructions.

The Notices Given

Notices for your safety are especially marked. Always observe these notices to avoid any damages to the appliance.

WARNING: Warning concerning health hazards describing possible risks of injury.

ATTENTION: Warning concerning possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.

NOTE: Highlights tips for you.

WARNING-

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

1. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner when plugged in or while battery is installed. Unplug from outlet or remove battery when not in use, and before servicing.

2. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the recommended attachments, battery, charger, and replacement parts.

3. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use outdoors, on wet surfaces, and do not use for wet pickup/cleanup.

4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufactures recommend attachments.

5. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center before use.

6. Do not pull or carry the vacuum by its power cord, do not use the power cord as a handle, do not close the door on power cord, or pull the power cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over the power cord. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.

7. Do not unplug the power cord from your wall by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the end of the plug, not the cord.

8. Do not handle the power cord/plug, battery, or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.

9. Do not put any object into the openings of the vacuum. Do not use the vacuum with any openings blocked.

Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.

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

11.Turn all controls off before unplugging the vacuum.

12.Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

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

14. Do not allow end of plug to whip when winding up the power cord.

15.Unplug the vacuum or vacuum battery before connecting the hose.

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

17.Do not use without dust bag and/or filter in place.

18.If the supply cord is damaged, the manufacturer or an authorized service center must replace it, in order to avoid a hazard.

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19.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or

Mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

Do not vacuum or clean:

• Hair and other parts of the body. They could be sucked in and cause injury.

• Pieces of Clothing (e, g, shoe laces, scarves, etc.). They could be sucked in and cause injury.

• Water and other liquids, especially moisture from carpet cleaning agents. Moisture inside the appliance can lead to short-circuiting.

• Toner dust (from laser printers. copying-machines. etc.). There is danger of fire or explosion.

• Hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a fire.

• Pointed objects such as glass shards, nails, etc. Such objects destroy the filters.

• Plaster, cement, and fine drilling-dust, makeup. etc. The filters may clog causing damage to the appliance.

• Bullets, bullet shells, fireworks or other explosive objects (this should be self explanatory on how you should NEVER vacuum up explosive objects but you would be surprised at the number of live bullets we have found sucked up in vacuums).

Never use the appliance near flammable or explosive materials -- there is danger of fire or explosion.

Never use the appliance outdoors -- there is danger of rain and dirt destroying the appliance.

Never stick objects into the appliance's openings -- it could cause the appliance to overheat.

Cord Connection

The vacuum and battery charger run on electricity, that means there is always danger of electric shock, so please observe the following;

- Never touch the plug with wet hands.

- Always pull directly with the plug. If you want to disconnect the appliance from the outlet. Never pull on the cord, as it might break.

- Take care that the power cord is not bent, pinched, rolled over or gets in contact with heat sources.

- Use only extension cords suited to the power requirements of the appliance.

- Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.

- Only operate the appliance if your outlet voltage is the same as that indicated on the appliance's nameplate.

Using the wrong voltage can destroy the appliance.

- If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturers, their authorized service representative or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger to the user.

Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective power cord. There is a major risk of injury.

Children

Never leave the appliance unattended and use it with special precaution if children or persons who cannot judge dangers are nearby.

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People (including children) who are unable to safely operate the appliance on account of their physical, sensory or mental abilities or their lack of experience or knowledge should only use this appliance under supervision or instruction of a responsible person. Packing-materials are not toys. There is danger of suffocation, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF

CHILDREN.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BACK PACK VACUUM

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1. Main motor unit

2. Flexible electric power hose

3. Dust container

4. Shoulder straps

5. Exhaust HEPA filter

6. Air inlet filter

7. Carpet/Floor Brush

8. Crevice Tool

9. Upholstery/Pet Hair tool

10. Dusting Brush

11. Electric Telescopic wand

12. Deluxe electric power nozzle

13. Additional Tool Storage

14. Easy Access Cord Storage

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electric shock, the power cord must be disconnected or the battery removed before removing the dust container, changing the filters or performing maintenance or troubling shooting checks

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Assembling your vacuum

NOTE:

Always remove the power plug from the wall outlet before assembling or removing accessories n ATTACHING THE FLEXIBLE HOSE & POWER NOZZLE TO THE VACUUM

The flexible hose should be connected before strapping the unit on.

1. To connect the flexible hose to the unit, insert the hose connector into the air inlet, then take the small

2-prong power cord coming from the hose and plug it into the 2-prong receptacle next to the air intake port.

(Fig1)

2. Insert the handle of the electric power hose (Fig. 3/1) into the upper end of the electric telescopic wand. Be sure to align the 2 prong electrical connections as you press the two pieces together. (Fig 3/2).

3. Attach the electric power nozzle (Fig. 3/3) to the bottom end of the telescopic tube. Be sure to align the 2 prong electrical connections as you press the two pieces together. (Fig 3/4).

4. Adjust the length of the telescopic tube. Press down the release latch on the tube to do this (Fig. 4/1). Then pull the handle of the telescopic tube to extend it to your desired length (Fig. 3/1). Let go of the release catch while pulling until it locks in place. You will hear a distinct click.

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n USING THE ATTACHMENTS

DUSTING BRUSH

The Dusting Brush is used for all types of furniture. (Fig3)

CREVICE TOOL

Use for cleaning radiators, cracks & crevices along corners, and baseboards and in-between cushions. (Fig4)

UHOLSTERY BRUSH

The Upholstery Brush is used for removing pet hair and other debri from upholstery.

The unique design makes it an excellent tool for cleaning virtually any surface. (Fig 5)

NOTE: This tool is not a grooming tool and should not be used on animals.

Caution: DO NOT use the Pet Hair Removal Brush on delicate or woven fabrics that may snag.

DO NOT use the Pet Hair Removal Brush on wooden floors as this accessory may cause mild scratching or scarring of the surface. Always test a surface in a area that cannot be seen before use.

CARPET/FLOOR BRUSH

The Prolux 2.0 includes a specially designed floor tool that can be used on any surface without switching attachments. Easily transition between high pile carpets, low pile carpets and hard floor surface, with the

Carpet/Floor Brush. (Fig 6) To vacuum hard floor surfaces press the button on the floor tool and soft bristles will snap out. When ready to vacuum Carpet or Throw Rugs press the other buttons and the bristles will retract.

Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6

n USING YOUR VACUUM

1. Insert the power plug into the wall outlet

2. Connect hose and telescopic tube if desired.

3. Correctly place shoulder straps on each shoulder and secure the waistband strap. (Fig 8 through Fig 8b)

Caution: If the waistband and both shoulder straps are not properly and securely in place, the unit could fall off your back, causing damage or injury.

4. Turn the unit on/off by pressing the switch located near the base of unit. (Fig 9)

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Fig 8 Fig 8A Fig 8B

Fig 9

n HOW TO EMPTY THE DUST CONTAINER

You will want to empty the dirt in the dust container as soon as it has reached the “MAX” mark indicated on the outside of the tank, or if the suction power has dropped. To empty the Dust Container, please follow the instructions below.

1. Switch the vacuum cleaner to the “Off” position and disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.

2. Release the dust container by pressing down the release button. (Fig 10)

3. Pull the dust container away from the vacuum cleaner.

4. Hold the dust container low over your trash receptacle, to avoid dust falling onto your floors.

5. Then press the release button. When the release button is pressed, the bottom cover will open and the dust will drop into your trash receptacle. (Fig 11)

Fig 10 Fig 11

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HOW TO CLEAN AND REPLACE THE HEPA FILTER

There are two HEPA filters in this unit, when the HEPA is dirty and the suction power is reduced, you must clean

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or replace the HEPA filter.

Clean and replace the Air Inlet filter

1. Open the dust container cover by rotating the cover counterclockwise. (Fig 12)

2. Pull the top inlet HEPA filter from the container by rotating it counterclockwise to unlock it, and then pull it up and out of the unit. (Fig 12)

3. Clean the filter by knocking the dirt loose, cleaning with compressed air or using warm water, then allow the filter to air dry completely. Once the filter has completely air dried, then assemble the filter back into the container. Or, if the filter is too dirty or in an unusable condition, replace the filter with a new one.

Clean and replace the exhaust HEPA filter

1. Open the exhaust cover by rotating in count clockwise. (Fig 13)

2. Put the exhaust HEPA out of the unit. (Fig 13)

3. Clean the filter by knocking the dirt loose, cleaning with compressed air or using warm water, then allow the filter to air dry completely. Once the filter has completely air dried, then assemble the filter back into the container. Or, if the filter is too dirty or in an unusable condition, replace the filter with a new one.

Fig 13

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Cleaning the Housing

WARNING: Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the outlet before cleaning it. See section "Switching

Off and Retracting Power Cord.”

ATTENTION: Do not use Alcohol, cleaning or scouring agents to clean your machine, as these may damage the appliance. Clean the outside of the housing using only a slightly damp washcloth.

Troubleshooting

WARNING: Never use a defective appliance. Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the outlet or remove the battery before you start to troubleshoot.

Fault Possible Cause(s) Solution

The vacuum will not turn on.

Suction power is low.

The plug is not connected to the electrical wall outlet or the

Insert the plug into an electrical wall outlet and flip the “on/off” appliance is not switched to the switch to the “on” position. See

“on” position.

Electrical wall socket does not carry current. section “Vacuum Cleaning.”

Test the vacuum cleaner on another outlet that you are sure is carrying current.

The power cord is damaged. Replace with a new cord by an authorized service center or professional technician.

Empty/clean the Dust/Dirt bin. The Dust/Dirt bin is full or clogged.

The power nozzle, attachment wand or suction hose is clogged.

Remove the debris that is causing the clog. If necessary, use a long wooden stick (e.g. a broomstick) or coat hanger to do this.

The Dirt/Dust container is installed incorrectly.

The tool attachment being used, does not work properly on the surface you are vacuuming.

Dirty filter(s).

Remove the Dirt/Dust container and reinstall; making sure the container is locked into place when reinstalling.

Attach the appropriate tool for the surface you are vacuuming. See pages 8-9.

Change/clean the filter(s). See pages 12.

The vacuum makes unusual noises, or is louder than usual.

The power nozzle, attachment wand, suction hose, or filters are clogged.

Remove any clogs. If necessary, use a long wooden stick (e.g. a broomstick) or coat hanger to do this.

Troubleshooting for Electric Power Nozzle –

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Problem – electric power nozzle does not power up (motor does not turn on in power nozzle).

Solution – Please follow all the steps below and try again: a. Unplug cord from power nozzle on hose, count 20 seconds and plug back in. b. Make sure the brush roll can roll freely and nothing is obstructing it. c. Make sure hose is firmly “snapped” into canister. d. Make sure main electrical wand is firmly “snapped” all the way to the hose. e. Make sure main electrical wand is firmly “snapped” all the way into the power nozzle. f. For models with reset button, firmly press reset button on electrical power nozzle. g. On the hose is an on/off switch. Make sure that it is turned to on. h. On the Power Nozzle there is an on/off button; make sure that is turned on as well.

If you plug the power nozzle directly into the hose and it turns on (but won’t turn on with main wand attached,) then you know the main wand is defective or a connection needs adjusting (see last problem below).

Problem – electric power nozzle turns on, but brush roll does not spin.

Solution – Most likely a large object may have been vacuumed up, jammed the brush roll and broke the belt. Remove bottom plate of the power nozzle, check or replace belt, remove obstruction and try again.

Problem – electric power nozzle cuts in and out as you vacuum back and forth.

Solution – There are several connections to get power to the power nozzle, they are: 1) the hose and canister, 2) the hose and main wand and 3) the main wand and power head. Make sure each of these is firmly connected. If you have traced the

‘cutting out’ problem to one of these areas and they are firmly connected, then when the vacuum is unplugged from the wall, you may take a pair of needle-nose pliers and slightly bend the male terminal out so it has a better connection.

FIVE (5) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Prolux warranties this product’s motor free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of five (5) years on the motor, three (3) years on the body of the vacuum, and 1 Year on the

Electric Powernozzle. Free from manufacturer defects in material and workmanship from the original date of purchase, when utilized for normal household use. (90 days on the motor and body if used commercially)

Subject to the following conditions, exclusions, and exceptions:

What is Not Covered by the Prolux Warranty - This limited warranty does not extend to and expressly excludes:

1. Attachments or accessories, extension cords, hoses, filters, brushrolls, belts, lights, and other items that are commonly worn our by use.

2. Damage or burnout of the Backpack or Canister motor resulting from failure to clear a blockage occurring during the normal course of use.

3. Loss or damage to the Backpack or Canister resulting from conditions beyond the control of

Prolux including without limitation, misuse, accidents, abuse, neglect, negligence from the customer, overuse beyond capacity of the vacuum, or unauthorized modification and/or alteration.

4. Loss or damage to the Backpack or Canister resulting from failure to use the Backpack or canister in accordance with written instructions from Prolux, guidelines or the terms of its Owner’s

Manual.

If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the warranty period, please contact your authorized PROLUX dealer you purchased the unit from.

Non-durable parts including, without limitation, filters, accessories, brushes, belts, and electrical parts, which normally require replacement, are specifically excluded from warranty.

This warranty is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at Prolux’s option.

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This warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered (by unauthorized user) with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover damage caused by shipping damage, misuse, abuse, negligent handling, or damage due to faulty packaging or mishandling in transit.

This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit only and is not transferable.

*IMPORTANT: Before sending unit back for warranty work, contact your authorized

PROLUX retailer you bought the unit from first. Unauthorized warranty claims may be sent back.

Authorized Warranty claims: PROLUX shall be responsible for all parts and labor and the customer shall be responsible for all shipping charges to and from the PROLUX service center.

Prolux is constantly striving to improve our products. Therefore, the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.

Product Warranty Registration

Please follow the link below to register your Prolux product.

http://www.proluxcleaners.com

For more information on this product, including warranty information, how to videos and to contact

Prolux Customer Service, Please follow the link below:

http://www.proluxcleaners.com/bagless-2-0-pn.html

Environmental tips

Once any electronic product is no longer functional, it should be disposed of in such a way as to cause minimum environmental impact, in accordance with the regulations of your local authority. In most cases you can take such products to your local recycling station.

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