OWNER'S MANUAL Operating and Servicing * 3 Instructions

Please read these instructions carefully before using your Mop Va~2~~.

Let us help you put your Mop Vac 2TMtogether or answer any questions, call: 1-800-321-1 134 (USA) 1-800-661-6200 (Canada)

For quick reference, please record your vacuum information below. Model #: Mfg. Code:

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

Espaiiol - pagina El 01999 All rights reserved #I -31 2622-033 7/99 THIS CLEANER IS INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When you use an appliance, basic precautions should be followed, including the following: f- 1 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. ,I ALWAYS FOLLOW THESE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. DO NOT LEAVE MOP VAC UNATTENDED WHEN PLUGGED IN. REGULARLY CHECK THE SPONGE AND SQUEEGEE FOR CLEANING OR REPLACEMENT. WARNING: DO NOT USE SHARP OBJECTS TO CLEAN OUT THE MOP VAC SINCE THEY COULD CAUSE DAMAGE. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE. WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE. ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY: Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. Do not use outdoors. Electrical shock could occur. Do not immerse. To reduce the risk of electric shock - use indoors only, and use only on surface moistened by cleaning process. 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. 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 1-800-321-1 134 for the nearest service center. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as 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 objects 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. Use the Mop Vac only to clean floors. Do not use to clean ceilings, walls, or other vertical surfaces. Do not use without dirty water reservoir in place. , To prevent dirty water from running into motor, do not hold the Mop Vac upside-down or lay flat. Use Mop Vac i normal mopping position. When removing recovery tank for cleaning, lean appliance upright against wall or countertop. Do not lay appliance face down on floor or scrub with front of unit held toward floor. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Do not use without sponge head, recovery tank, recovery tank lid, squeegee blades and filter in place. 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 use an extension cord with this Mop Vac. Store the Mop Vac indoors. Put the Mop Vac away after use to prevent tripping accidents. Using improper voltage may result in damage to the motor and possible injury to the user. Proper voltage is listed on the cleaner plate. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions. Use only Dirt Devil Floor Cleaners. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appro- priate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. 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 t" appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. ) This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug illustrated in the sketch. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance. CONGRATULATIONS

You are now the proud owner of the Dirt Devil@Mop Vac 2'," a revolutionary new way to mop floors. We trust your new purchase will bring you many years of satisfaction.

Our company designed and developed this product with you in mind. It has a convenient dispenser for cleaning solution, a replaceable sponge head, and a suction system that leaves your floor clean and dry. You no longer need to worry about wringing a mop into a messy bucket. The Mop Vac's squeegee blades clean and dry your floor just as your windshield is cleaned by the squeegee at the gas station.

We are very proud of our products and hope that you are equally satisfied with their quality and performance.

Thank you for your support of Dirt Devil products. Visit our website at www.dirtdevil.com.

6) TABLE OF CONTENTS L- Product Features...... Page 3 How To Assemble...... Page 3 How To Operate...... Page 4 Fill Cleaning Solution Bottle...... Page 4 Floor Cleaning...... Page 4 Vacuum up Dirty Water ...... Page 4 Clean Up...... Page 5 Empty recovery tank ...... Page 5 SpongeISqueegee Removal and Replacement...... Page 5 Troubleshooting Guide...... Page 6

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 ROYAL Authorized Sales & Warranty Service Station. Please include complete description of the problem, day of purchase, copy of ori inal sales recei t and your name, address and telephone number. If you are not near a Warranty Statlon, call the factory for assstance at USA: 1-800-321-1134 / C~ADA:1-800-161-6200. Use only genulne Royal replacement parts. I 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, 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). Fia. 2

ALCl (See Page 6)

FEATURES Fia. 1 Fia. 2 1. Upper Handle with non-slip gripTM 9. Cleaning Solution Bottle Latch 2. Sponae. - release lever 10. Cleaning Solution Bottle 3. Wringer Lever (serves as suction onloff switch) 11. Vents 4. Lower Handle 12. Recovery Tank Latch 5. Wringer Rod 13. Recovery Tank 6. Sponge Head 14. Wheels 7. Wringer Rollers 15. Squeegee 8. Cleaning Solution Plunger

HOW TO ASSEMBLE: TOOL REQUIRED: PHILLIPS SCREWDRIVER

I 1. UPPER AND LOWER HANDLES: Slip upper handle of Mop Vac onto lower handle, making sure groove in lower handle aligns with tab in upper handle. Tighten handle retainer nut clockwise (Diagram 1). 2. Tear plastic baa from sponge head. 3. ~old'cleaningsolution bottk with plunger upright and slide into place on back of Mop Vac (Diagram 2). Close cleaning solution bottle latch to hold bottle in place (Diagram 3). 2 HOT Tap Water

Note: Always sweep floor first. For best results, use Mop Vac on smooth floors. Mop Vac is designed for light-duty floor washing only, not for large spill pick-up. WARNING: Use Mop Vac on floors only, not walls or overhead surfaces. 1. FILL CLEANING SOLUTION BOlTLE (160~): Open cleaning soluiion bottle latch and remove bottle (Diagram 1). Place on flat surface and remove black fill cap. Fill bottle with hot tap water to bottom of cap opening. Pour one capful (112 02.) of Dirt DevilaDlow-sudsingcleaning solution into bottle (Diagram 2). Replace cap and slide bottle into place on back of Mop Vac (Diagram 3). Close cleaning solution bottle latch to hold bottle in place. Note: When bottle is filled as directed, fluid does not reach top of bottle. Some air remains in bottle to allow mixing of solution and water. For best performance use Dirt DevilaDbrandcleaning solution. If using solution from another manufacturer, check recommended dilution.

2. FLOOR CLEANING: Make sure that recovery tank is in place and latched (See page 5, Diagram 2). Gently pull up plunger to dispense a small puddle on floor (Diagram 4). Press sponge head in solution until moistened. Then dispense a 6"-10" circle of solution. Use two hands on mop. With a normal mopping action, work puddle of cleaning solution outward to clean area. FOR BEST RESULTS: As you mop, do not extend beyond a 3' reach to ensure sponge/floor contact. WARNING: Do not reverse Mop Vac to scrub with outer edge of sponge head. Keep front of Mop Vac upwards or water may run out of recovery tank and into mntnr

3. VACUUM UP DIRTY WATER: Hold upper handle with one hand and grasp wringer lever with the other hand. Pull back on wringer lever. Sponge retracts and locks, and suction motor switches on (Diagram 1). Place mop at far edge of area to be dried. Raise handle to ensure contact between squeegees and floor. You should feel squeegees suck down onto floor. Then pull Mop Vac slowly towards you (Diagram 2). Squeegee blades wipe the floor and dirty water is drawn into recovery tank, leaving floor clean and dry. Lower handle to raise squeegees off floor and roll on wheels. Then push Mop Vac forward (Diagram 3). As you mop andlor vac, keep both hands on mop handle and use short strokes. 4. Pull sponge release lever toward upper handle and push wringer lever down to stop motor and extend sponge head to normal cleaning position. 5. Repeat mopping and vacuuming process until dirty water reaches fill line on recovery tank. Stop mopping and empty tank (see Clean-Up section of manual). FOR BEST RESULTS: Do not extend beyond a 3' reach to ensure proper spongelfloor contact. On rough surfaces (ie. tile with grout channels), you may need to apply more downward pressure while vacuuming to ensure maximum squeegeelfloor contact. Note: Motor is switched on only when wringer lever is locked up toward upper handle, to activate the vacuuming function, not during dispensing or scrubbing. Caution: If water begins to spray out of vents, recovery tank is over-full. This will not damage Mop Vac. Empty recovery tank (See Clean-Up section of manual) and continue cleaning. d-.b 3 Position I Lever I Vacuum on

Mop Floor

Remove Sponge

EMPTY RECOVERY TANK: 1. Turn off suction by lowering wringer lever to mop floor position (Diagram 1). Keeping appliance upright, slide down recovery tank latch (Diagram 2). 2. Remove recovery tank to empty and rinse out recovery tank (Diagram 3). 3. Inspect recovery tank gasket for a good seal (Diagram 3a). 4. Replace recovery tank by slipping front notch of tank into slot on Mop Vac (Diagram 3). Close recovery tank latch to keep in place. 5. Drain and rinse out cleaning solution bottle (Diagram 4). 6. Rinse sponge head in clean water. Sponge may be removed for cleaning or replacement (see Sponge Head Removal and Replacement section of manual). Caution: Do not tilt ~opVac to rinse sponge head until recovery tank has been emptied. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not immerse Mop Vac in water. Rinse sponge head only; keep water from motor and cordset.

Sponge head is easy to remove for rinsing or replacement. NOTE: Remove or empty recovery tank before removing/replacing sponge heads. 1. To release sponge head, pull sponge release lever towards upper handle and push wringer lever toward floor (Diagram 1). Slide sponge head off metal holder. Rinse and replace (Diagram 2). Part #3-300030-000 for Dirt Devil@replacementsponge. 2. Pull wringer lever up to normal operating position to lock sponge head in place (Diagram 3). SQUEEGEE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT The squeegee assembly has two ribbed rubber blades that are easily removed for cleaning or replacement. The ribs guide dirty water into Mop Vac during suction. To remove squeegee blade, unsnap from bottom of unit. To replace,,snap blade back into holder with ribbed side outward. NOTE: The two blades are positioned with their smooth sides facing each other: The squeegee holders are positioned with the wide gripper inward and the narrow gripper out- ward (Diagram 4). Caution: Use only Dirt Devil@replacementsqueegee blades. I Problem Possible Reasons Possible Solutions 1. Unit not plugged in. 1. Plug in Mop Vac 2. 2. ALCI needs to be reset. 2. Push reset button on plug. 3. Needs service. 3. Take to service center or call 1-800-321-1134. 1. Recovery tank full/automatic shut-off engaged. 1. Empty recovery tank. up dirty water 2. Lint on filter. 2. Clean filter. 3. Recovery tank gasket not secured properly. 3. Inspect recovery tank gasket to insure sealed contact Pg 5. Cleaning solution bottle will 1. Solution tank empty. 1. Refill tank. not dispense 2. Nozzle at bottom of bottle may be blocked 2. Remove cleaning solution bottle and rinse thoroughly to clear nozzle. Dirty water pushes forward 1. Mop Vac is being pushed rapidly away from user 1. Place bottom of Mop Vac at outer edge of wet area in front of Mop Vac during during suction. during suction. Tilt Mop Vac back, toward you and pull suction slowl toward you during suction. See "Vacuum up r----- ~lrtybater"Pg 4. I Water sprays out of vents 1. Recovery tank is over-full. 1. Turn off suction. Remove and empty recovery tank. Replace in Mop Vac and continue cleaning. Wet streaks remain on floor 1. Squeegee blades may be worn or installed 1. Turn off suction. Remove battery pack, cleaning after suction. backwards. solution bottle and recovery tank. Replace squeegee blades. See "Squeegee Removal and Replacement" Pg 5. Too much foam 1. Highly concentrated cleaning solution may have 1. Use one capful of low-sudsing cleaning solution at been used in bottle. normal concentration, diluted with water according L--.- to instructions. m~isturbancesin electrical current can tri er the ALCI, which is located in the cordset near the plu Pressing the reset button until it clicks will allow the & Vac 2 to resume operation. If the ALCI repeated, nee%; to be reset, elther the Mop Vac 2 needs service or the product is being used improperly. For any questions call Loyal Appliance Mfg. Co. customer service at 1-800-321-1 134.

ANY OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN AUTHORIZED SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE CUSTOMER SERVICE (1 -800-321-1134) in the event that further assistance is required, see your Yellow 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 authorized 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 back of the cleaner (behind the cleaning solution bottle). r"--"------""-"'------,------

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. COSTEACH TOTAL Name 1-300246-000 16 oz. Hardwood Floor Cleaner 3.50 6 Address 1 1-300245-000 I11 oz. Floor Cleaner I I1 2.50 I1 I City 1-300030-000 I Replacement Sponge 6.00 State Zip Code Subtotal Daytime Phone No. -AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, KS, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NE, NV, NJ, USA Residents only: Make check or money order payable to: NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, WA, WI Royal Appliance Mfg. Co. Residents Add Local Sales Tax 650 Alpha Drive Shipping & Handling Add $3.00** Cleveland, OH 44143-21 72 (^*AK and HI residents Add $5.00) Attn. Quick Parts TOTAL METHOD OF PAYMENT -Check or Money Order -Mastercard -VISA -Discover Card No. Expiration Date (required): DQLlClClDClQCltl4QClClClDDDD Telephone Number I I Daytime I Evening : Call 1-800-321-1134 with any questions about ordering parts. I