Beam Electrolux Alliance V.2 - Manual (Page 14)

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5.0 INSTRUCTIONS FOR BEAM ALLIANCE HOSE HANDLE
NOTE: The BEAM Alliance hose and hose handle will only function with a BEAM Alliance central
vacuum system. If you received an Alliance hose and do not have a BEAM Alliance power unit,
please contact your local authorized BEAM dealer/distributor to obtain the proper hose for your
central vacuum system.
5.1 Power Button
The Power button on the top of Alliance hose handle will turn the unit ON/OFF when the hose is
plugged in to an inlet valve inside the home or Quick Clean Valve located on the front of power
unit. The unit can be activated by the Power button on the power unit screen.
5.2 Variable Speed Control
To decrease the suction, press the (-) button. To increase suction press the (+) button.
5.3 System Indicator
When the Alliance hose is connected to an inlet valve in your home or Quick Clean Valve on the
front of the power unit, the hose handle fan blade icon pulsates with a glowing BLUE light that
indicates communication between the hose handle and power unit.
When the unit is turned ON from the hose handle, the fan blade icon turns to a solid BLUE colour.
When it is time to empty the bucket, or the system indicates a performance problem, the fan blade
will turn RED. If you see a RED fl ashing fan blade, turn the system OFF immediately. Check the
power unit to identify the cause. To learn more about what can cause the hose handle fan blade
to fl ash RED, please read sections 4.5 to 4.9.
5.4 Variable Speed Indicator
The Alliance hose handle will indicate system performance and strength of suction with the
Variable Speed Indicator. When the system turns ON, all four lights of the Variable Speed
Indicator will light, indicating high speed/suction. The lowest speed/suction is indicated with a
single lighted fan blade. To adjust the speed/suction, press either the (-) or (+) buttons.
Power Button
Variable Speed
Indicator
Variable Speed
Controls
System Light:
Blue pulsating light
= system ready/stand-by
Red fl ashing light
= check power unit
Low
High