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Owner’s Guide

NV26

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Contents

Important Safety Instructions 2

Getting Started 4

Using the Vacuum 6

Cleaning with the Vacuum Accessories 7

Emptying the Dust Cup Assembly 8

Proper Care of Your Vacuum 9

Troubleshooting 10

Checking for Blockages 11

Maintenance 12

Warranty and Registration 13

ThankyouforpurchasingtheShark®Navigator™UprightVacuum.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V.

Watts: 1200W

Amps: 10A

Hertz: 60Hz

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WARNING:TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY DO NOT USE OUTDOORS OR ON WET SURFACES.

GENERAL USE:

17. Useonlyasdescribedinthismanual.

18. DO NOTputanyobjectsintoopenings.

19. Keepyourworkareawelllit.

20. Keepthevacuummovingoverthecarpetsurfaceatalltimestoavoiddamagingthecarpetfibers.

21. DO NOTplacevacuumonunstablesurfacessuchaschairsortables.

22. DO NOTallowyoungchildrentooperatethevacuumoruseasatoy.

23. DO NOTusevacuumcleanerifithasbeendropped,damaged,leftoutdoorsorsubmergedinwater.ReturntoEURO-PROOperatingLLCforexamination,repairoradjustment.

CYCLONIC CHAMBER/DUST CUP/FILTERS:

24.Beforeturningonthevacuum:

• Makesurethatdustcup,cyclonicchamberandallfiltersareinplaceafterroutinemaintenance.

• Makesurethatallcomponentsandfiltersarethoroughlydryafterroutinecleaning.

• OnlyusefiltersandaccessoriesprovidedbyEURO-PROOperatingLLC[Failuretodosowillvoidthewarranty].

WHEN USING YOUR SHARK® NAVIGATOR™ UPRIGHT VACUUM, BASIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING YOUR SHARK® NAVIGATOR™ UPRIGHT VACUUM.

POLARIZED PLUG: Thisappliancehasapolarizedplug(onebladeiswiderthantheother).Asasafetyfeature,thisplugwillfitintoapolarizedoutletonlyoneway.Do not force into the outlet or try to modify the plug to fit.

GENERAL ELECTRICAL SAFETY:

1. Unplugfromelectricaloutletwhennotinuseandbeforeservicing.

2. DO NOTusevacuumwithadamagedcordorplug.

3. DO NOT pullorcarryvacuumbythecord.

4. DO NOTunplugbypullingoncord;tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.

5. DO NOThandleplugorvacuumcleanerwithwethands.

6. DO NOTrunthevacuumoverthepowercord.

7. DO NOTcloseadooronthecord.

8. DO NOTpullcordaroundsharpcorners.

9. DO NOT leaveappliancewhenpluggedin.

10. Keeppowercordawayfromheatedsurfaces.

11. Turnoffallcontrolsbeforepluggingorunpluggingvacuumcleaner.

12. Alwaysturnoffthisappliancebeforeconnectingordisconnectingthemotorizednozzle

HOSE ATTACHMENTS:

13. DO NOT useifairflowisrestricted;iftheairpaths,thehoseortheextensiontubebecomeblocked,turnthevacuumcleaneroff.Removeallobstructionsbeforeyouturnontheunitagain.

14. Keeptheendofthehose,wandsandotheropeningsawayfromfaceandbody.

15. Keeprotatingbrushandsuctionopeningsawayfromhair,face,fingers,uncoveredfeetorlooseclothing.

16. Onlyusemanufacturer’srecommendedattachments.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSFor Household Use Only

GENERAL CLEANING:

25. DO NOTrunthevacuumoverlarge-sizedobjects.

26. DO NOTpickuphardorsharpobjectssuchasglass,nails,screwsorcoinsthatcoulddamagethevacuumcleaner.

27. DO NOTpickupsmokingorburningobjectssuchashotcoals,cigarettebuttsormatches.

28.DO NOTpickupflammableorcombustiblematerialssuchaslighterfluid,gasoline,keroseneoruseinareaswheretheymaybepresent.

29. DO NOTpickuptoxicsolutionssuchaschlorinebleach,ammoniaordraincleaner.

30. DO NOTuseinanenclosedspacewherevaporsarepresentfrompaint,paintthinner,moth-proofingsubstances,flammabledustorotherexplosiveortoxicmaterials.

31. DO NOTvacuumupanyliquids.

32. DO NOTimmersevacuumcleanerinwaterorotherliquids.

33. DO NOTuseoutdoorsoronwetsurfaces;useonlyondrysurfaces.

34.Useextracarewhencleaningonstairs.


10To carry the vacuum:

Withtheunitinthestandingposition,liftbytheDustCupAssemblyHandle(carryhandle).

CAUTION:Whenliftingorcarrying,DO NOT pressDustCupAssemblyreleasebutton.

Alongwithyouruprightunit,youwillfindthefollowingcomponents:

a VacuumBody

b FloorPowerNozzle

c HandleAssembly

d SuperStretchHose

e CleaningWand

f PetHairPowerBrush

g CleaningAttachments

h 24”CreviceTool

* Note: Optional tools are available for sale for any NV26 model: 1-800-798-7398.

Getting Started

Your Shark® Navigator™ Upright is easy to assemble:

1 Layyourvacuumbodyonalevelsurface.

2 Slidetheelectricalconnectionfromthepowernozzleintothemainbodytoclickintoplace.

3 Connectthehosefromthemainbodytothepowernozzle;pushwithaslightturningmotiontocreateasnugfit.

4 Slidethehandleassemblyintotheuprightunitaligningthehosehookonthehandleassemblywiththepowercordhooksonthebackoftheunit.

5 Securethehandleassemblyinplacewithincludednut/bolt(shippedattachedtohandleassembly).

6 Placethevacuumintheuprightposition.

7 StoretheCreviceTool,DustingBrushandCleaningWandontheunit.

8 AttachtheSuperStretchHose:

a)Snaphoseintoswivelconnector

b)Routeunderanti-tiphook

c)Routeoverupperhoseholder

d)Presssecurelyontocleaningwand

IMPORTANT:Topreventvacuumfromtipping,securehoseundertheanti-tiphosehook.

9 Whenstoringyourvacuum,windcordaroundthetwocordholdersandsecurewithcordclip:

•QuickCordreleaseatthetopoftheunit–placeintheuprightposition.

•Secondholdernearthebase–turnuntilitispointingdown.

Toreleasethecord,turntheQuickCordreleasetotheleftorright.

IMPORTANT:ForsuctiontoreachtheFloorPowerNozzle,theCleaningWandandSuperStretchHosemustbeattachedsecurelyonthevacuumbody.

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Using the Vacuum Cleaning with the Vacuum Accessories

YourShark®Navigator™UprightVacuumisaversatiletoolthatcanbeusedtocleanbarefloorsurfacesorcarpets–withtheclickofaswitch.

Standthevacuumintotheuprightposition.

Pluginthevacuum.

1 StartwiththePowerSwitchinthe“O - Off”position.

2 PlaceyourfootontheFloorPowerNozzleandpullhandletowardsyou.

3 SetthePowerSwitchtodesiredcleaningsetting.

4 When cleaning bare floors:

Selectthe“I - On”positionforsuctiononlycleaningtoavoidscatteringdirtwhilecleaning.

When cleaning carpets:

Ensureyouhavepulledthehandletowardsyouandselectthe“II Brush Roll On”positiontoagitatethecarpetfibersfordeepercleaningperformance.

IMPORTANT:Toprotectyourcarpets,theBrushRollwillonlyturnonwhenyouhavepulledthehandlebacktowardsyouandreleasedtheFloorPowerNozzle.

IMPORTANT:YourBrushRollIndicatorLightwillilluminatesolidgreenwhenbrushrollison,orsolidredifthereisablockage.ThisfeatureisdesignedtoprotectyourLifetimeBeltthatpowersyourBrushRoll.See Checking for Blockages on page 11.

NOTE:Theheightofyourpowernozzlehasbeenoptimizedforeasypushingandsuperiorclean-ingonallfloortypes,sothereisnoneedtomakeanyheightadjustmentsasyoutransitiontodifferentfloor&carpettypes.

Indicator Light

Beforecleaningwithyouraccessories:

Standvacuumintouprightposition.

Secure Super Stretch Hose in the anti-tip hose hook to prevent tipping.

Selectthe“I-On”positionforsuctiononlycleaning.

DO NOTpullvacuumcleaneraroundbythehose.

DO NOToverextendthehose.

Vacuum Accessories

YourvacuumcomeswithaSuperStretchHoseandCleaningWand.Useoneortheothertoattachyourcleaningaccessories.

1 Using the Super Stretch Hose:

Standthevacuumintouprightposition.

RemovethehosefromtheCleaningWand.

Pushtheselectedtoolintothehoseconnector.

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2 Using the Cleaning Wand:

Standthevacuumintouprightposition.

RemovetheCleaningWand(withhoseattached)fromtheunit.

PushtheselectedtoolintotheendoftheCleaningWand.

3 Pet Hair Power Brush

4 Dusting Brush

5 Crevice Tool

6 24” Crevice Tool

To order additional parts and accessories, go to www.sharkclean.com or call 1-800-798-7398.

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1 Cleaning the Cyclonic Chamber: Option A:QuickEmpty PresstheCyclonicChamberreleasebuttonatthetopoftheDustCup

AssemblyandliftopentheDustCuplid. RemovetheCyclonicChamberfromtheDustCupAssembly. InserttheCyclonicChamberdeepinsidetrashreceptacletocontaindust.

PresstheCyclonicChamberReleaseButtontoopenandremovethebottomdoor.

TapcleantheopenCyclonicChambertoreleasedustandthenattachandclosebottomdoor.

Important:BecarefulnottodamagethemetalscreenonthebottomoftheCyclonicChamberwhenemptying.TearingorchangingtheshapeofthisscreenmaydisrupttheadvancedcyclonicactionanddecreasetheperformanceofyourDustCup–requiringmorefrequentemptyingoftheCyclonicChamber.

ReturnCyclonicChambertoDustCupAssemblyandcloseDustCuplid. DO NOToperateyourvacuumwithouttheCyclonicChamberinplace.

Doingsowouldrequiremorefrequentwashingofthefoamfilters,andcoulddecreasethelifeofyourvacuum.

Option B:AllergySufferers CarrytheDustCupAssemblyandatrashbagoutsideofyourhome. FollowtheinstructionsaboveforOptionA,butinsteadofinserting

CyclonicChamberintoatrashreceptaclewrapthetrashbagaroundtheCyclonicChamber.

2 Washing the Foam and Felt Filters: RemovetheFoamandtheFeltFiltersfromtheFilterHolder. Rinseinlukewarmwateruntilthewaterrunsclear. Squeezefiltersandletairdryfor24hoursbeforereplacing;donot

usehairdryerorotherheatingmethodstodry. DO NOToperatethevacuumwithoutALLthefiltersinplace. DO NOToperatethevacuumwithWETfilters. Note:Your2whitefoamsandotherfilterswilldiscolorovertime;thisis

normalandwillnotaffecttheperformanceofthefilters.

Note:ItisNOTrecommendedtorinsethewovenexhaustfilterlocatedonthefrontoftheunit.Thisfilterwillcontinuetolastthelifetimeofyourvacuum.

Toorderadditionalpartsandaccessories,gotowww.sharkclean.comorcall1-800-798-7398.

Emptying the Dust Cup Assembly

ForbestresultsemptytheDustCupAssemblyaftereachuse;emptyseveraltimesduringprolongedusage.

OremptytheDustCupAssemblywhenitreachestheMAXfillline;NEVER OVER-FILL THE DUST CUP.


Turnvacuumoff.

Forpropercare,consultthetabletotherightforthemaintenancescheduleofyourCyclonicChamberandFilters.

Lockvacuumintouprightposition.

Turnvacuumoff.

RemoveDustCupAssembly.

To empty the Dust Cup Assembly:

1 GripcarryhandleandpresstheDustCupreleasebuttontoremoveDustCupAssembly

2 Option A:ForQuickEmpty:InsertDustCupAssemblydeepinsidetrashreceptacletocontaindustanddebris.

PresstheDustCupDoorreleasebutton;tapcontainergentlytodislodgeandreleasedustanddebris.

Snapdoorinplace.

Important:IftheDustCupDoordoesnotswingopenafterpressingthereleasebutton,pushthedooropenusingthebottomdoortabs.

CAUTION: Unplugthevacuum;failuretodosomightresultinelectricshock.

CAUTION: Unplugthevacuum;failuretodosomightresultinelectricshock.

3 Option B:ForAllergySufferers:WrapatrashbagaroundtheDustCupAssemblyleavingspaceatthebottomforthedoortoswingopen.

LocatetheDustCupDoorreleasebuttonwithinthetrashbagandpresstoreleaseasyoushakethedustcuptoemptydustanddebris.

Snapthebottomdoorinplace.

Note:OptionBcanalsobeperformedoutsideofthehometofurtherminimizereleasingdustbackintotheair.CarryjusttheDustCupAssemblyandtrashbagoutside.

Note:Somedustanddebrismayremaininthetopofyourdustcupassemblyonornearthemetalscreen.Itisnotnecessarytocompletelyremovethismaterialbeforecontinuingtovacuum;Shark®advancedcyclonicactionwillsweepthemetalscreencleanonceyoubegintorefillyourdustcup.

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Proper Care of Your Upright Vacuum


PlaceyourfootonthefloorbrushandpullthehandlebacktoengagetheBrushRoll.

Troubleshooting Checking for Blockages

WARNING: toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thepowercordmustbedisconnectedbeforeperformingmaintenance/troubleshootingchecks.

Blockagesmaycauseyourvacuumtooverheatandshutdown.Ifso,cleartheblockages,thenfollowtheinstructionsforResetting the Motor Thermostatonpage12.

WARNING:Neverinsertsharpobjectsintoanyopeningtoclearanobstruction.

IMPORTANT:Damagescausedwhileclearingorattemptingtoclearblockagesarenotcoveredunderyourproduct’slimitedwarranty.

Unplugthevacuumbeforecheckingforblockages.

Reassembleallpartssecurelybeforeoperatingvacuum.

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RemoveDustCupAssemblyandemptyDustCupifnecessary.

DisconnecttheSuperStretchHose.

CheckAirDuctbehindDustCupforclogs;clearbeforereplacingDustCupAssembly.

2 Intake Opening behind the Brush Roll:

LaythevacuumflattoexposeBrushRoll.

CheckopeningbehindtheBrushRollforclogs.

Cleartheopening.

CleartheBrushRoll;usescissorstocarefullycutawaythreads,hairorotherdebristhatmightbetrappedinthebristles.

3 Floor Power Nozzle Hose Connector:

Layvacuumflat.

RemoveNozzleHoseandcheckforclogs.

PushtheHoseConnectorbackontotheFloorPowerNozzle.

4 Hose:

Standvacuumupright.

RemovehosefromboththeunitandCleaningWandends.

Inspectbothendsandthelengthofthehoseforclogs.

Returnthehosetotheunit

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Euro-Pro Five-Year (5) Limited Warranty

EURO-PROOperatingLLCwarrantsthisproducttobefreefromdefectsinmaterialandworkmanshipforaperiodoffive(5)yearsfromthedateoftheoriginalpurchase,whenutilizedfornormalhouseholduse,subjecttothefollowingconditions,exclusionsandexceptions.

Ifyourappliancefailstooperateproperlywhileinuseundernormalhouseholdconditionswithinthewarrantyperiod,returnthecompleteapplianceandaccessories,freightprepaidto:

• U.S.: EURO-PRO Operating LLCForcustomerservicesupportcall1-800-798-7398orvisitwww.sharkclean.com

•Canada: EURO-PRO Operating LLC4400BoisFranc,St.Laurent,QuébecH4S1A7

Iftheapplianceisfoundtobedefectiveinmaterialorworkmanship,EURO-PRO Operating LLCwillrepairorreplaceitfreeofcharge.Proofofpurchasedateand$16.99tocoverthecostofreturnshippingandhandlingmustbeincluded.*

Non-durablepartsincluding,withoutlimitation,filters,brushesandelectricalpartswhichnormallyrequirereplacementarespecificallyexcludedfromwarranty.

TheliabilityofEURO-PRO Operating LLCislimitedsolelytothecostoftherepairorreplacementoftheunitatouroption.Thiswarrantydoesnotcovernormalwearofpartsanddoesnotapplytoanyunitthathasbeentamperedwithorusedforcommercialpurposes.Thislimitedwarrantydoesnotcoverdamagecausedbymisuse,abuse,negligenthandlingordamageduetofaultypackagingormishandlingintransit.Thiswarrantydoesnotcoverdamageordefectscausedbyorresultingfromdamagesfromshippingorrepairs,serviceoralterationstotheproductoranyofitsparts,whichhavebeenperformedbyarepairpersonnotauthorizedbyEURO-PRO Operating LLC.

Thiswarrantyisextendedtotheoriginalpurchaseroftheunitandexcludesallotherlegaland/orconventionalwarranties.TheresponsibilityofEURO-PRO Operating LLCifany,islimitedtothespecificobligationsexpresslyassumedbyitunderthetermsofthelimitedwarranty.InnoeventisEURO-PRO Operating LLCliableforincidentalorconsequentialdamagesofanynaturewhatsoever.Somestatesdonotpermittheexclusionorlimitationofincidentalorconsequentialdamages,sotheabovemaynotapplytoyou.

Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherrightswhichvaryfromstatetostateorprovincetoprovince.

*IMPORTANT: Carefully pack item to avoid damage in shipping. Be sure to include proof of purchase date and to attach tag to item before packing with your name, complete address and phone number with a note giving purchase information, model number and what you believe is the problem with item. We recommend you insure the package (as damage in shipping is not covered by your warranty). Mark the outside of your package “ATTENTION CUSTOMER SERVICE”. We are constantly striving to improve our products, therefore the specifications contained herein are subject to change without notice.

Product Registration

Pleasevisitwww.sharkclean.comorcall1-800-798-7398toregisteryournewShark®productwithinten(10)daysofpurchase.Youwillbeaskedtoprovidethestorename,dateofpurchaseandmodelnumberalongwithyournameandaddress.

Theregistrationwillenableustocontactyouintheunlikelyeventofaproductsafetynotification.Byregisteringyouacknowledgetohavereadandunderstoodtheinstructionsforuse,andwarningssetforthintheaccompanyinginstructions.

Maintenance

Resetting the Motor Thermostat

YourShark®UprightVacuumisequippedwithaprotectiveMotorThermostat.Ifthemotorshouldoverheat,thethermostatshutsoffthepower.

To reset the Motor Thermostat:

MovethePowerButtontothe“O – Off”position.

Unplugthevacuum.

Checkforcloggedhoseorfilter;uncloghoseandreplacefilter.RefertoChecking for Blockagesonpage11.

Wait45minutesforvacuumtocool;thenpluginthevacuum.

TurnthePowerSwitchtothe“I – On”positiontostartthevacuum.

Note:ifvacuumstilldoesnotstart,contactCustomerServiceat:1-800-798-7398.

1 Cleaning the Pet Hair Power Brush -

Slidelockinglatch(A)forward.

Gentlytiltbrushhousingupwardtoopen.

IMPORTANT: DO NOTforce;itwillnotopenalltheway.

Removedebrisfromturbinewheelandairpassage.

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Ordering Replacement Parts

Toorderadditionalpartsandaccessories,gotowww.sharkclean.comorcall1-800-798-7398.

PART PART NO.

SuperStretchHose 1114-FC

DustingBrush&CreviceTool 1115-FC

Foam&FeltFilters XF22

Turbobrush 1117-FC

CleaningWand 1116-FC

24"CreviceTool 1124-FC

Euro-ProOperatingLLC

USA:Newton,MA02459

CAN:4400BoisFranc,St-Laurent,QCH4S1A7

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