Riccar R500 User's Manual
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1. RICCAR R Series R500 R600 R700 R800 R800C Owner s Manual amp coPure Filtration Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS eee Polarization instructions Thermal fuse protection Description the VACUUM wa i cocos cce peer te rtees ette C reri tee e co Yee es Assembly amp Operation Attaching the handle ooo Lc E Handle adjustments coc oc onere EcL e M STD PT e i Ae Da Replacing vacuum bag Hee Replacing secondary and post filters Removing and reinstalling bottom plate Replacing headlight bulb Replacing agitator Dell a s terere ote tete re e o peret eta eor Unclogging nozzle and hose Full bag indicator light Tools FastTask cleaning TOOTS cios sce CDU P esenCrtat dui fud et dh e eR PAY Optional cleaning tools Owner s information Warranty oak C nm 14 15 16 17 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE WARNING The manufacturer cannot accept responsibility for damage caused when the appliance is not used according to the instructions or for uses other than those for which it was intended To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury e Do not leave appliance when plugged in Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing e WARNING ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACE2. flow restriction during carpet cleaning When using cleaning attachments the indicator will light periodically due to normal attachment air flow restrictions Edge cleaning The edge cleaning feature provides for improved cleaning of carpets near walls and stationary furniture For maximum edge cleaning place the right side of the nozzle against the wall or furniture Automatic carpet height adjustment 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 carpet pile height This self adjusting feature allows the rug nozzle to float evenly over all carpet pile surfaces 13 Tools FastTask cleaning tools Models R500 R600 R800 and R800C Select models are equipped with FastTask cleaning tools which include a combination upholstery dusting tool crevice tool and stretch hose 1 Remove the telescopic wand from the body of the vacuum Fig 27 Unlock wand collar located on end of wand Fig 28 extend wand and re lock the wand collar NOTE Wand collar locking rotation is marked with arrows on wand Wand collar lock and unlock functions require only 1 2 turn of collar 2 Remove the crevice tool on left side of vacuum cleaner and insert into end of wand Fig 29 The vacuum is now ready for crevice cleaning Fig 27 3 Insert the combination upholstery dust
3. from the vacuum while the handle is being attached Fig 2 Make sure that the switch on the handle is positioned toward the front of the vacuum cleaner 2 On the bottom of the handle are two T shaped rails that slide forward onto two guides located on the top of the vacuum cleaner Line up the handle so that the T rails will slide into the guides and push the handle forward Fig 3 3 Insert the handle screw and tighten securely 4 Attach the power cord at the clip located on the upper cord hook Fig 4 5 Turn the upper cord storage hook to the upright position and wind the power cord around the cord storage hooks when storing the vacuum cleaner Fig 4 Operation On Off switch To start the vacuum cleaner flip the ON OFF To stop the vacuum cleaner flip the ON OFF Turn the vacuum cleaner off before unplugging switch located on the handle on Models R600 R700 R800 and R800C or on the side of bag compartment on Model R500 to the ON position as indicated by I on the switch Figs 5 and 6 Switch to the OFF position as indicated by O on the switch from electrical outlet Handle adjustments Fig 6 The handle 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 7 1 Middle Position This position is for normal Low Position With the handle in the middl
4. hose assembly into the cleaning attachment opening Push in while twisting the hose end to ensure the hose is fastened securely Fig 34 2 How to connect the tool You can connect any of the cleaning tools to the end of the extension wand s or curved wand and twist for a secure fit To remove the cleaning tool from the extension wand s or curved wand simply twist and pull apart WARNING There is no way to turn this vacuum s brushroll off Therefore when using the cleaning tools it is important to keep your Riccar vacuum from running in the same spot for a period of time as carpet or flooring damage could result If you need to keep the vacuum in the same spot for a period of time such as at the base of the stairs when cleaning the stairs place something like a flattened cardboard box under the vacuum to prevent damage to the floor 15 Owner s information keep this for your records The model and serial number of this product may be found on the back side of the unit You should note the model and serial number of your unit in the spaces provided below and retain this book as a permanent record of your purchase Date of purchase Serial number Model number Purchased from Store name Address City State Zip Telephone Your Riccar vacuum cleaner is a product of high quality materials and superior workmanship Your new Riccar vacuum cleaner will work on carpets floors and for many ot
5. S 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 your Authorized Retailer for service Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close a door on the 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 Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes matches or hot ashes Do not use without vacuum bag and or filters in place e Turn off all controls before unplugging e 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 Do not attempt to service the unit while appliance is plugged in Do not use vacuum to pick up water or any wet material
6. cing headlight bulb CAUTION Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before replacing bulb 1 Remove bottom plate See Removing and reinstalling bottom plate 2 Remove the headlight bracket by pulling upward X on bracket Fig 19 To remove the light bulb pull Fig 19 straight out of socket To install new bulb simply push bulb straight into socket for a secure fit Reinsert bracket back into nozzle 3 Re install bottom plate See Removing and reinstalling bottom plate Replacing agitator belt CAUTION Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before replacing belt 1 Remove bottom plate See Removing and reinstalling imu bottom plate Remove vented support fitting Fig 20 and belt guard Fig 21 2 Take out the agitator assembly and remove worn or broken belt from agitator pulley and motor drive shaft Fig 21 3 Loop new belt around the agitator pulley and the motor drive shaft and re insert the agitator assembly back into the housing Turn the agitator assembly by hand making sure the belt is not twisted and all rotating parts move smoothly Fig 22 4 Re insert the vented support fitting and belt guard making sure that they are in place before fastening the bottom plate to the two ribs at the front of the housing Re install bottom plate NOTE To ensure maximum cleaning efficiency the condition of the belt should be checked regularly If belt is st
7. cuum WARNING Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor Grounded can result in the risk of electric shock Outlet V gU Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the vacuum if it will not fit the outlet have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician UD Grounded Outlet Box Thermal fuse protection Your Riccar 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 restriction in airflow i e clogged hose operating the vacuum without a bag Should this situation occur the thermal fuse protector will safely shut off the vacuum cleaner to avoid any potential damage NOTE To determine it was the thermal fuse protector that turned off your vacuum cleaner please refer to the vacuum cleaner s headlight If the headlight is on while the motor is off then the thermal fuse protector did safely shut down the motor If both the headlight and motor are off then there is some reason other than the thermal protector i e pulled plug your vacuum is off To reset the thermal fuse Unplug the vacuum cleaner Check for problem over filled bag clog in hose clogged filters etc Correct problem Locate tripped fuse the small white button located on the bottom of th
8. e Upright Position Handle locks in this position for vacuum cleaner storage Fig 7 The handle should always be in the upright position when cleaning tools are used cleaning Fig 8 While in the middle position the front of the nozzle can be raised for crossing thresholds between rooms by lowering the handle position press the foot pedal release again to allow the vacuum to achieve the low position This position is used for cleaning under furniture Fig 9 7 Fig 9 Operation Replacing vacuum bag Genuine Riccar vacuum bags should be used for best performance and air filtration Always operate the vacuum cleaner with a vacuum bag installed NOTE If secondary or post filters need to be replaced see page 9 before replacing the vacuum bag 1 Remove the used vacuum bag by pulling bag collar off the bag holder Fig 10 Do not re use filled vacuum bags 2 Attach the new vacuum bag onto the bag holder 3 Re insert the tab on bottom edge of bag compartment cover into the groove on the bag compartment housing Fig 11 Press it into place and close the bag compartment cover tightly Operation Replacing secondary filter The secondary filter protects the motor from dust and dirt Before installing a new vacuum bag check the filter Accumulated dirt in the bag compartment will be collected on this filter and may restrict motor performance when the filter becomes dirty 1 Remove the
9. e back side of the main body roughly one inch to the right of the left wheel Using a pencil paper clip or other pointed object push the reset button in 6 Plug vacuum cleaner in and resume use AON oO Please contact your Authorized Riccar Retailer with any questions Description of the vacuum Handle grip On Off switch Models R600 R700 R800 R800C Carrying handle Hose storage hook Models R500 R600 R800 R800C Stretch hose On Off switch Cord clip hooks Model R500 A Telescopic Full bag A wand Bag compartment indicator light A cover Models R700 FF Headlight Furniture _ guard Rice AR SS See nozzle R800 and R800C Crevice tool N JN Suction control Upholstery dusting tool reset button Foot pedal release Riccar Replacement Parts Genuine Riccar High Flow HEPA Vacuum Bags Part C13H 6 6 per package Genuine Riccar EcoPure Vacuum Filter Bags Part 44C13 6 6 per package Vacuum Agitator Belt Part A20 R2P Secondary Filter Part B222 0500 Light Bulbs Xenon Part A350 0000 Wedge Base 0 91 7amp T 8 7 Xenon Post Filter Part RF4 2 Operation Attaching the handle The vacuum cleaner and the handle are packed separately 1 After first removing the handle screw Fig 1 position the handle behind the vacuum cleaner and level with the top of the unit Hold the power cord down and away
10. her 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 satisfaction it can offer you For Best Performance e Before you plug in your Riccar vacuum cleaner make sure that the voltage indicated on the rating plate located near the bottom on the back of the vacuum is the same as your local supply e Keep machine and all accessories clean and in good operating condition e Store machine carefully in a dry area e Always use genuine Riccar vacuum bags and filters Use of other products may result in poor cleaning or filtration performance Riccar filtration products are designed for maximum performance e Have machine checked periodically by an Authorized Riccar Vacuum Service Center e Use only Riccar Vacuum Cleaner Authorized Service Centers for parts and service e For optimum cleaning performance and safety follow your Owner s Manual and keep it for future reference 16 Warranty What is Covered This warranty covers any defects in material and workmanship in your new Hiccar vacuum How Long Coverage Lasts Warranty coverage for Riccar R Series household model vacuums lasts three years and one year for R Series commercial model vacuums Household models used commercially are only warranted for 90 days What is Not Covered e Damage to the vacuum which occurs from neglect abuse alterations accident mi
11. ing tool located conveniently in the back of the bag compartment onto the end of the crevice tool Fig 30 The combination tool can also be inserted directly onto the telescopic wand To convert the dusting brush to an upholstery tool simply slide the brush off Fig 31 Fig 29 Fig 30 Fig 31 14 Tools Optional cleaning tools All Riccar upright vacuum cleaners offer an attachment port that enables you to insert optional cleaning tools available through your Riccar Retailer Should you have carpeted stairs for example it is highly recommended to use one of the two kits pictured since each offers either a 12 or 15 foot hose for safe stair cleaning These kits are effective overall cleaning tools to address some of the hard to reach areas of your home or car Talk to your Riccar Retailer to see which tools might be beneficial for your home For models without on board tools For models with on board tools Deluxe Attachment Set Fig 32 Attachment Set Fig 33 1 12 foot hose 1 15 foot hose 2 Curved wand 2 Curved wand 3 Extension wand 2 pieces 8 Deluxe floor brush 4 Dusting brush 5 Crevice tool 6 Upholstery tool 7 Upholstery brush insert 8 Deluxe floor brush Fig 32 1 How to connect the hose assembly to the vacuum cleaner Pull out and open the suction control dial by turning the lid located on the back of the vacuum cleaner Insert the soft rubber end of the
12. retched cracked or if excessive slipping is occurring replace the belt 14 Fig 22 Operation Unclogging nozzle and hose CAUTION Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before cleaning nozzle housing The nozzle hose located on the back of the vacuum carries the dirt from the nozzle to the vacuum bag The hose also functions as the attachment cleaning hose First check to see that a bag is installed or that the bag has not broken open If the hose should become clogged 1 Pull out and turn the lid of the cleaning attachment opening Remove the clog or blockage Fig 23 2 Remove hose cuff from nozzle inlet and check for clog Fig 24 3 Turn unit over and remove bottom plate See Removing and re installing bottom plate Check nozzle inlet tube for obstructions Fig 25 Clear tube and re install bottom plate Fig 25 12 Operation Full bag indicator light Models R700 R800 and R800C The warning light is located on top of the bag compartment see Fig 26 The light will trigger if the vacuum bag is full or if there is a clog in the vacuum cleaner If the light indicator turns on check the vacuum bag If it is not full check the vacuum cleaner for clogs by inspecting the agitator area see Removing and re installing bottom plate hose and or attachment inlet Please disregard the indicator light during attachment cleaning The light is designed to indicate air
13. s Use extra care when cleaning on stairs To avoid injury and damage vacuum should remain at base of stairs while in use SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Polarization instructions Power Cord 2 Wire Polarized Household models R500 R600 R700 amp R800 To reduce the risk of electric shock this product is equipped with a polarized alternating current 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 a qualified electrician to replace the obsolete outlet Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized plug LLL Grounding Instructions Model R800C Only This vacuum cleaner 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 vacuum cleaner is 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 vacuum cleaner is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a ground plug see illustration Make sure that the vacuum is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug No adapter should be used with this va
14. suse or improper maintenance Normal replacement items agitator brushes belts light bulbs disposable bags and disposable filters What Riccar Will Do This warranty provides at no cost to you all labor and parts to place this vacuum in correct operating condition during the warranted period How to Get Service Warranty service can only be obtained by presenting the vacuum to an Authorized Riccar Retailer A proof of purchase and product serial number will be required before service is rendered To locate your nearest Riccar Retailer please call 1 888 6 RICCAR or visit the Riccar website at www riccar com THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER WRITTEN ORAL EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THIS WARRANTY DISCLAIMS LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES How State Law Applies This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state 17 riccar co IB4000R
15. vacuum bag to access the secondary filter 2 Remove secondary filter from bottom of bag compartment Fig 12 3 The secondary filter can be washed or replaced If washed make sure filter is completely dry before reinstalling 4 Reinstall by sliding filter under bag support fingers Fig 13 Replacing post filter Your Riccar vacuum cleaner is equipped with an auxiliary post filter to capture fine dust particles and purify the air before it exits the machine It is important to change the post filter regularly approximately every third vacuum bag change or as needed 1 Remove bag compartment cover and locate the post filter on inner bottom of cover Fig 14 2 Remove used filter 3 Align slits in new filter over tabs and press securely into place NOTE Post filters cannot be washed Operation Removing and reinstalling bottom plate CAUTION Disconnect the vacuum cleaner from the electrical outlet before removing the bottom plate 1 Depress handle release pedal twice and place the vacuum cleaner in the low position Turn vacuum cleaner over exposing the underside Fig 15 Slide locking latch to the right Fig 16 Press tabs inward on each side Fig 17 and pull bottom plate off Reinstall by placing lower edge of bottom plate along lower edge of nozzle Fig 18 Snap plate into place Slide locking latch to the left to secure 10 Operation Repla
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