GTECH AIRRAM AR29 (01) PDF Document

To ensure personal safety while using your GTECH AIRRAM AR29, please follow these precautions:

• Store indoors in a dry place out of the reach of children.

• Always use responsibly. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

• Don’t let children play with the appliance; supervise children using or maintaining the appliance.

• Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments as described in this manual; misuse or use of any accessory or attachment other than those recommended, may present a risk of personal injury.

• Take extra care when cleaning stairs.

• Keep the appliance and accessories away from hot surfaces.

• Do not block the appliance’s openings or hinder air flow; keep openings free of any objects including dust, lint, clothing, fingers (and all parts of the body).

• Particularly keep hair away from openings and moving parts.

Please adhere to the following electrical safety guidelines for your GTECH AIRRAM AR29:

• Only use batteries and chargers supplied by Gtech.

• Never modify the charger in any way.

• The charger has been designed for a specific voltage. Always check that the mains voltage is the same as that stated on the rating plate.

• A charger that is suitable for one type of battery pack may create a risk of fire when used with another battery pack; never use the charger with another appliance or attempt to charge this product with another charger.

• Before use, check the charger cord for signs of damage or ageing. A damaged or entangled charger cord increases the risk of fire and electric shock.

• Do not abuse the charger cord.

• Never carry the charger by the cord.

• Do not pull the cord to disconnect from a socket; grasp the plug and pull to disconnect.

• Don’t wrap the cord around the charger when storing.

• Keep the charger cord away from hot surfaces and sharp edges.

• The supply cord cannot be replaced. If the cord is damaged the charger should be discarded and replaced.

• Do not handle the charger or the appliance with wet hands.

• Do not store or charge the appliance outdoors.

• The charger must be removed from the socket before removing the battery, cleaning or maintaining the appliance.

The GTECH AIRRAM AR29 includes Li-Ion batteries. Please observe the following safety rules:

• Do not incinerate batteries or expose to high temperatures, as they may explode.

• Liquid ejected from the battery may cause irritation or burns.

• In an emergency situation contact professional help immediately!

• Leaks from the battery cells can occur under extreme conditions. Do not touch any liquid that leaks from the battery. If the liquid gets on the skin wash immediately with soap and water. If the liquid gets into the eyes, flush them immediately with clean water for a minimum of 10 minutes and seek medical attention. Wear gloves to handle the battery and dispose of immediately in accordance with local regulations.

• Shorting the battery terminals may cause burns or fire.

• When the battery pack is not in use, keep it away from paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws or other small metal objects that could make a connection from one terminal to another.

• When you dispose of the appliance remove the battery and dispose of the battery safely in accordance with local regulations.

• This appliance has been designed for domestic dry vacuum cleaning only.

• Do not pick up liquids or use on wet surfaces.

• Do not pick up anything that is flammable, burning or smoking.

• Use only as described in this manual.

• Don’t use on concrete, tarmacadam or other rough surfaces.

• The brush bar may damage certain floor surfaces. Before vacuuming flooring, rugs or carpets, check the flooring manufacturer’s recommended cleaning instructions.

• May damage delicate fabrics or upholstery. Care should be taken on loose-weave carpets and coverings or where there are loose threads. If in doubt please test on an inconspicuous area first.

• The GTECH AIRRAM AR29 has been designed to clean a wide variety of floor surfaces without the need to change settings. However some surfaces such as delicate loose-pile rugs or carpets, tasselled rug edges or damaged carpets with exposed threads are not suitable for cleaning with a rotary brush.

• The GTECH AIRRAM AR29 and Multi have a constantly rotating brush bar. Never leave the cleaning head in one spot for an extended period of time as this may damage the floor surface.

WARNING:

• Do not use water, solvents, or polishes to clean the outside of the appliance; wipe clean with a dry cloth.

• Never immerse the unit in water and do not clean in a dish washer.

• Never use the appliance without the filter fitted.

• Ensure the battery is removed before changing tools.

The GTECH AIRRAM AR29 comes with the following components:

1. Head full assembly

2. Upper handle

3. Lower handle

4. Brush bar hole plug

1. To attach the lower handle to the head assembly, insert the metal pin on the lower handle into the hole located on the pivot yoke. Make sure the green locking clip is pulled out to allow the lower handle to fit.

2. Ensure the lower handle is sitting completely flush against the yoke. Then push the green locking clip into the back of the head.

3. The green locking clip, when correctly fitted, will click and hold the lower handle in place. Should the handle assembly need to be removed the clip can be pulled out to unlock the lower handle. The green locking clip remains permanently attached to the head assembly.

4. Insert the upper handle into the lower handle. You will need to press the button on the upper handle to fit it in. Once it slides down you will hear it click into place.

To stow or extend the upper handle, simply press the button on the lower handle to unlock it. The upper handle will now slide up or down depending on the required position.

The upper handle can be set in two positions: Lowered for storage and raised for use.

• To lower the handle, release the upper button.

• To raise the handle from the stored position, release the lower button.

1. Without pressing the power button, place your foot on the left side of the GTECH AIRRAM AR29 head and pull the handle back.

2. The power button is located on the left hand side of the AirRam head assembly.

3. Press the power button with your foot to turn the GTECH AIRRAM AR29 on.

To get the best performance on hard floors with deep crevices, remove the brush bar. Insert the supplied brush bar hole plug into the side of the head assembly. This setting should also be used to give the best performance on hard floors with deep crevices. The AirRam can still be used to clean surfaces such as delicate loose-pile rugs or carpets by removing the brush bar and using the supplied plug.

When the state of charge indicator starts to flash one green LED, you should recharge the battery.

The battery can be charged whilst it’s in the GTECH AIRRAM AR29, or when it’s removed from the product. To remove the battery, squeeze the latch underneath and pull upwards.

1. Plug the charger into the mains and connect it to the battery.

2. Switch on at the mains.

3. Once charging is complete, replace the battery by sliding it down into the head assembly. It will click into place.

The battery can be charged from flat in 4 hours. The state of charge indicator will show 4 solid green lights when it is charged. It is also OK to charge for 1 hour for a burst of cleaning.

The battery state of charge indicator shows how much charge the GTECH AIRRAM AR29 has. As you use the product, the green lights will turn off in a downwards direction, indicating the remaining charge:

• 4 lights: 100% – 75%

• 3 lights: 75% – 50%

• 2 lights: 50% – 25%

• 1 light: 25% – 1%

While the battery is on charge, the LEDs will pulsate and in turn illuminate. When the battery is fully charged all of the LEDs will be solid green.

1. Holding onto the GTECH AIRRAM AR29 with one hand, pull the bin handle and lift the bin out of the AirRam.

2. Lift and release the latch marked with the green arrow to pull open the lid.

3. Hold the bin over a rubbish bin and push the green lever towards the lid to empty the dirt.

4. Pull the green lever back towards the bottom of the bin. Close the bin lid and reinsert the bin into the AirRam.

You should clean the filters once a month or more frequently depending on use.

1. Holding onto the GTECH AIRRAM AR29 with one hand, pull the bin handle and lift the bin out of the AirRam.

2. Pull the filter out of the filter housing. Tap the dirt from the filter and tip any dirt from the filter housing.

3. Remove the filter from the inner shroud by twisting and pulling. Tap the inner shroud over a bin to remove any excess dirt.

4. Wash the filter under a tap. Squeeze out any excess water then let it dry completely before reinserting into the AirRam. Recommended water temperature is 40°C. Do not use detergent or soaps.

Important: Never put the bin back without the filter inside, as you could damage the motor.

1. Once the filter is completely dry, slide it back onto the inner shroud.

2. Slide the filter and inner shroud assembly back into the filter housing.

If the brush bar jams during use, the GTECH AIRRAM AR29 will stop and the LEDs will appear red. Before checking for a blockage, remove the battery. You will need to remove and clean the brush bar.

The GTECH AIRRAM AR29 will not re-start until the red lights go out. This will take ten seconds.

1. Ensure the battery is removed.

2. Rest the GTECH AIRRAM AR29 on its side and locate the brush bar button on the right hand side.

3. Press the button inwards and then pull the brush bar out from the bottom of the AirRam.

4. The brush bar can now be removed, starting at the button end.

5. To remove hair from the brush bar, run an open pair of scissors down the groove to cut the hair, then pull it out.

1. Re-insert the brush bar, starting by the end furthest away from the button.

2. Then line up and push the brush bar into the GTECH AIRRAM AR29 until it clicks into place.

3. Replace the battery by sliding it down into the head assembly. It will click into place.

Your GTECH AIRRAM AR29 doesn’t need much maintenance: keep the filters clean, keep the brush bar tangle-free and charge the battery. Wipe it with a dry cloth if it gets dirty, including under the bin.

If your GTECH AIRRAM AR29 is not cleaning well, please check the following:

1. Empty the bin.

2. Check the bin is correctly fitted.

3. Check the filter is correctly fitted.

4. Clean and/or replace the filter.

5. Check the brush bar fitment.

If your GTECH AIRRAM AR29 has stopped or will not work, try these steps:

1. Charge the battery.

2. Clear any debris from the brush bar.

If the battery for your GTECH AIRRAM AR29 is not charging, please check the following:

1. Check the charger is correctly connected to the battery and mains supply.

2. Check the wall socket is working.

The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol indicates that this product is covered by legislation for waste electrical and electronic products.

When the vacuum has reached the end of its life, it and the Li-Ion battery it contains should not be disposed of with general household waste. The battery should be removed from the vacuum and both should be disposed of properly at a recognised recycling facility.