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IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE
! FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY. !
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
!WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
•Do not use on wet surfaces or outdoors.
•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.
CAUTION
For all models, DO NOT REMOVE either of the TOP red cap plugs that are glued to the unit. Removing these glued plugs will damage the unit. Only remove and use the outlets covered by the green BOTTOM plugs.
•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.
•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not use without filter in place.
•Do not use to blow leaves or debris.
•Do not vacuum liquids or fine powders (such as drywall dust).
•Do not put any object on the unit.
•Ensure air flows freely to both side intake vents and exhausts unobstructed from top outlet.
•Do not install the unit horizontally.
•Do not use the pail as a wash bucket.
•Do not use the pail as a stool.
•Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•Avoid picking up sharp objects.
•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a Service Center.
•Do not unplug the unit by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
•Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions shown on page 6.
•Any servicing other than that recommended in this manual should be performed by an authorized service facility.
•We recommend that your unit be inspected by a specialized technician once a year.
OPERATION
The power unit is located away from the everyday living areas of your home – usually in the garage, basement, or utility room. Through a network of strong, lightweight tubing, the power unit connects to inlets strategically placed throughout your home. To clean, attach cleaning tools to the system's hose and insert the hose into an inlet. The system is turned on by a power switch on the hose. As you vacuum, dirt and dust is transported to the power unit where it remains in a debris pail until emptied.
!WARNING
To avoid electric shock, never use hose and tools on a wet surface. To avoid fire hazard, do not use vacuum to pick up matches, fireplace ashes, or smoking material.
•This device has been evaluated by the appropriate listing agencies and is intended for household use only.
The system status indicator light(s) on the front of the power unit indicate that the power unit is ready for use. Under normal operation, the light(s) will be green. (A red light on Broan
models VX6000C or VX12000C indicates a need to empty pail. See next page for instructions.)
When you are ready to clean, attach the wand and cleaning tool onto the end of the hose. Open the inlet cover and insert the end of the hose into the inlet.
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NOTE:The inlet located on the power unit does not automatically work when the hose is inserted. To turn on the power unit inlet, use the rocker switch located on the side of the power unit.
Use the cleaning tools as you would for any other vacuum cleaner. Avoid picking up pine needles, popsicle sticks, and other similar objects. These kinds of objects may become lodged in the hose or tubing.
