PROLUX 2.0 BAGLESS
BACKPACK VACUUM CLEANER
MODEL: 2.0-PRO
Operation Manual
Read all instructions before using this appliance
For your safety please read the owner's manual in its entirety before use.
Rev. 5/1/19
Congratulations on purchasing your very own Prolux 2.0 Bagless Backpack Vacuum! The
Prolux 2.0 is the world’s ONLY bagless backpack vacuum. Because backpack vacuums can
cut cleaning time in half, many companies use them to clean commercial buildings. Now
you too can enjoy up to 50% less cleaning time! Weighing only 9lbs., and with 125 CFM,
this vacuum is over 40% lighter and more powerful than the competition! The Prolux 2.0
comes with a 5-year motor warranty, and thanks to its state-of-the-art Motor Bypass
Technology, you won’t have to worry about overheating due to a clogged hose. With its
simple-to-use design, and easily attachable cleaning accessories, the Prolux 2.0 will surely
become your favorite appliance to use!
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Table of contents
Specifications 3
Optional Accessories 4
Safety Precautions 5
Assembly 7
Getting To Know Your Vacuum 7
Using The Accessories & Tools 10
Operation
Operating Instructions/Adjusting The Harness 13
Maintenance
Emptying The Dust/Dirt Container 14
Changing/Cleaning The Intake Vortex Filter 14
Changing/Cleaning The HEPA Exhaust Filter 15
Cleaning The Housing 15
Troubleshooting 16
Warranty 17
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Specifications
● Lightweight – Only weighs 9 lbs.
● Powerful 1400 Watt, 12 amp motor
● Amazing 125 Cubic Feet per Minute of Airflow! (Most vacuums only have 80 CFM)
● 95 Inches of Water Lift
● Motor Bypass valve, which adds years of life to the Motor
● 3 Year motor Warranty and 3 Year body Warranty. (See Warranty Section)
● Cleans twice as fast as standard Upright Vacuums.
● 3-Stage filtration:
○ HEPA H13 Filter, which keeps the air clean with 99.95% efficiency
○ Patented Prolux Cyclonic Filtration Technology ©
○ Micron Filter
● UL Rated 50ft Commercial power cord
● 1.5L dust bin capacity.
● Heavy-Duty Commercial grade 1-1/2” attachment set.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
The Prolux 2.0 Power Nozzle attachment – This attachment is great for areas where the majority of the
flooring is carpet or rugs. With its electrically powered spinning brush-roll, this is the perfect attachment to
deep clean any carpeted surface.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS OPERATING MANUAL
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Keep the operating manual for reference. Include the operating manual if you pass the appliance to third parties.
Violations of the operating instructions can lead to severe injuries as well as damage to the appliance. Prolux takes
no responsibility for damages due to violations of these operating instructions.
Notices Given:
Notices for your safety are specially marked. Always observe these notices to avoid any damage to the appliance.
WARNING: Warning concerning health hazards describing possible risks of injury.
ATTENTION: Warning concerning possible dangers to the appliance or other objects.
NOTE: Highlights tips for you.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1. Do not leave the vacuum cleaner plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use, or before servicing.
2. Use only as described in this manual. Use only the recommended attachments and replacement parts.
3. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use outdoors, on wet surfaces, and do not use for wet
pickup/cleanup.
4. Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a service center before use.
5. Do not pull or carry the vacuum by its power cord, do not use the power cord as a handle, do not close the
door on power cord, or pull the power cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over
the power cord. Keep the power cord away from heated surfaces.
6. Do not unplug the power cord from your wall by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the end of the plug,
not the cord.
7. Do not handle the power cord/plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
8. Do not put any object into the openings of the vacuum. Do not use the vacuum with any openings blocked.
Keep openings free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce airflow.
9. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from openings and moving parts of the vacuum.
10. Turn all controls off before unplugging the vacuum.
11. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
12. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be
present.
13. Hold the end of the plug on the power cord when rewinding the cord into the cord reel. Do not allow end of
plug to whip when rewinding.
14. Unplug the vacuum before connecting the hose.
15. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
16. Do not use without dust bin and/or filter in place.
17. If the power cord is damaged, the manufacturer or an authorized service center must replace it, in order to
avoid a hazard.
18. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instructions concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
19. Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
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Do not vacuum or clean:
- Hair and other parts of the body. They could be sucked in and cause injury.
- Pieces of Clothing (e, g, shoe laces, scarves, etc.). They could be sucked in and cause injury.
- Water and other liquids, especially moisture from carpet cleaning agents. Moisture inside the appliance can
lead to short-circuiting.
- Toner dust (from laser printers. copying-machines. etc.). There is danger of fire or explosion.
- Hot ash, burning cigarettes or matches. This could cause a fire.
- Pointed objects such as glass shards, nails, etc. Such objects destroy the filters.
- Plaster, cement, and fine drilling-dust, makeup. etc. The filters may clog causing damage to the appliance.
Never use the appliance near flammable or explosive materials -- there is danger of fire or explosion.
Never use the appliance outdoors -- there is danger of rain and dirt destroying the appliance.
Never stick objects into the appliance's openings -- it could cause the appliance to overheat.
Cord Connection
The vacuum runs on electricity, that means there is always a risk of electric shock, so please observe the following:
- Never touch the plug with wet hands.
- Always pull the plug directly to disconnect the appliance from the outlet. Never pull on the cord, as it might
break.
- Make sure the power cord is not bent, pinched, rolled over, or makes contact with heat sources.
- Only use extension cords suited to the power requirements of the appliance.
- Never immerse the appliance in water or other liquids.
- Only operate the appliance if your outlet voltage is the same as indicated on the appliance's nameplate. Using the
wrong voltage can destroy the appliance.
- If the power cord of this appliance is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturers, their authorized service
representative, or a similarly qualified person to avoid danger to the user.
Never use a defective appliance or operate an appliance with a defective power cord. There is major risk of injury.
Children
Never leave the appliance unattended, and use with special precaution if children or persons who cannot judge dangers are
nearby.
Persons (including children) who are unable to safely operate the appliance on account of physical, sensory, or mental
abilities, or lack of experience or knowledge should only use this appliance under supervision or instruction of a
responsible person. Packing materials are not toys. There is danger of suffocation, KEEP OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BACKPACK VACUUM
1. Main Motor Unit
2. Dust Container
3. Flexible Hose
4. Shoulder Straps
5. Exhaust HEPA Filter
6. Air Inlet Vortex Filter
7. Carpet/Floor Brush
8. Crevice Tool
9. Upholstery/Pet Hair tool
10. Dusting Brush
11. Mini Turbo/Pet Tool
12. Quick Adjusting Telescoping Wand
13. Squeegee Blade
14. Squeegee Floor Tool
15. ON/OFF Power Switch
16. Tool Adapter
17. Self-Cleaning Filter Cone
18. Additional Tool Storage
19. Easy Access Cord Storage
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ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: Always remove the power plug from the wall outlet before assembling or removing accessories.
ATTACHING THE FLEXIBLE HOSE & TELESCOPIC WAND TO THE
VACUUM
The flexible hose should be connected before strapping the unit on.
1. To connect the flexible hose to the unit, slide the hose connector over the air inlet (Fig 1).
2. To connect the flexible hose to the telescopic wand, slide the attachment end of the hose connection
over the lower end of the telescopic wand (Fig 2).
3. To adjust the wand, locate the black clamp and pull up on the release lever to release tension from
the clamp. Once tension has been released, you can adjust the wand to desired length. If the wand
still does not move, locate and loosen the small set screw on the opposite side of the lever.
4. Plug the power cord into the electric outlet.
5. To remove the flexible hose, unplug the power cord and pull the hose connector from the air inlet.
6. Pull the handle out from the telescopic wand (Fig 2).
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USING THE ATTACHMENTS
DUSTING BRUSH
The Dusting Brush is used for all types of furniture. (Fig 3)
CREVICE TOOL
Use for cleaning radiators, cracks & crevices along corners, baseboards, and in-between cushions. (Fig 4)
PET HAIR REMOVAL BRUSH
The unique design makes it an excellent tool for removing unwanted pet hair from virtually any surface. (Fig 5)
NOTE: This tool is not a grooming tool and should not be used on animals.
Caution: DO NOT use the Pet Hair Removal Brush on delicate or woven fabrics that may snag.
DO NOT use the Pet Hair Removal Brush on wooden floors as this accessory may cause mild scratching or
scarring of the surface. Always test a surface in an area that cannot be seen before use.
CARPET/FLOOR BRUSH
The Prolux 2.0 includes a specially designed floor tool that can be used on any surface without switching attachments.
Easily transition between high pile carpets, low pile carpets, and hard floor surfaces. (Fig 6)
HARDFLOOR BRUSH
The squeegee tool has soft bristles and quality rubber squeegee to protect your floors. If you have hardwood, tile or pergo
this is a must have for your vacuum. (Fig 6a)
MINI TURBO BRUSH
Perfect tool for upholstery, stairs, vehicles, and any other hard to reach places. (Fig 6b)
Fig 3 Fig 4 Fig 5 Fig 6
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CONNECTING THE ATTACHMENTS TO YOUR WAND
NOTE: When using the Duster, Crevice, and Upholstery Tool, make sure to use the adapter provided with
your Backpack Vacuum Cleaner.
Connecting the tools to your telescopic wand is quick and easy. The tools use a Friction Fit Connection
which means you push the tool on to the wand (or adapter if applicable) and twist in either direction.
(Fig 7)
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PROPER VACUUMING TECHNIQUE WITH THE PROLUX 2.0 FLOOR TOOL
When vacuuming with your Prolux 2.0, you may vacuum using the standard forward and backwards
vacuuming motion as you would with standard vacuum cleaners. However, because of the new Prolux 2.0
floor tool design, you can vacuum an area by vacuuming in half circle motions and vacuum the same area
twice as fast.
● Start by holding the wand as seen in (Fig A).
● Now twist at the waist in a side-to-side motion creating large “half circles” with the floor tool as
you walk forward or backward. Vacuuming this way exerts less energy, which creates less fatigue
on the arms and upper body, and is two times faster than vacuuming using the traditional forward
and backward motions.
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USING YOUR VACUUM
1. Insert the power plug into the wall outlet
2. Connect hose and telescopic tube if desired.
3. Correctly place shoulder straps on each shoulder and secure the waistband strap. (Fig 8 through Fig 8b)
Caution: If the waistband and both shoulder straps are not properly and securely in place, the unit could fall off your
back, causing damage or injury.
4. Turn the unit on/off by pressing the switch located near the base of the unit. (Fig 9)
Fig 8 Fig 8A
Fig 8B Fig 9
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HOW TO EMPTY THE DUST CONTAINER
The dust container must be emptied as soon as it reaches the “MAX” mark indicated on the outside of the tank, or if
the suction power has dropped. To empty the Dust Container, please follow the instructions below:
1. Switch the vacuum cleaner to the “Off” position and disconnect the plug from the wall outlet.
2. Release the dust container by pressing down the release button. (Fig 10)
3. Pull the dust container away from the vacuum cleaner.
4. Hold the dust container low over your trash receptacle, to avoid dust falling onto your floors.
5. Press the release button. When the release button is pressed, the bottom cover will open and the dust will
drop into your trash receptacle. (Fig 11)
Fig 10 Fig 11
HOW TO CLEAN AND REPLACE THE Vortex & HEPA FILTERS
There are two filters in this unit - the intake Self-Cleaning Vortex filter, and the exhaust HEPA filter. When the
filters are too dirty, and the suction power is reduced, you must clean or replace the filters.
TO CLEAN AND REPLACE THE VORTEX INLET PRE-MOTOR FILTER:
1. Open the top Vortex chamber cover by rotating the cover counterclockwise. (Fig 12)
2. Pull the Self-Cleaning Vortex filter from the chamber by rotating it counterclockwise to unlock it, and then
pull it up and out of the unit. (Fig 12)
3. Clean the filter using warm water, then allow the filter to air dry completely. Once the filter has completely
air dried, then place the filter back into the Vortex chamber. Or, if the filter is too dirty, or in an unusable
condition, replace the filter with a new one.
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NOTE: The Prolux Self-Cleaning Vortex filter only needs to be cleaned when the entire surface of the
filter becomes dirty. Due to its highly efficient design the Self-Cleaning Vortex filter is three times more
efficient than standard filters and will have the same amount of airflow whether it’s dirty or clean. The
entire surface of the filter will have to be covered in debris before the performance of the vacuum is
affected, and the filter needs to be cleaned.
TO CLEAN AND REPLACE THE EXHAUST HEPA FILTER:
1. Open the exhaust cover by rotating it counter clockwise. (Fig 13)
2. Pull the exhaust HEPA out of the unit. (Fig 13)
3. Clean the filter using warm water, and allow air-drying completely, and then place the filter back into the unit. Or,
if the filter is too dirty, or in an unusable condition, replace the filter with a new one.
Fig 13
CLEANING THE HOUSING:
WARNING: Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the outlet before cleaning it. See section "Switching
Off and Retracting Power Cord.”
ATTENTION: Do not use Alcohol, cleaning, or scouring agents to clean your machine, as these may damage the
appliance. Clean the outside of the housing using only a slightly damp washcloth with mild soap.
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Troubleshooting
WARNING: Never use a defective appliance. Always switch off the appliance and disconnect it from the outlet or
remove the battery before you start to troubleshoot.
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Fault
Possible Cause(s)
Solution
The vacuum will not turn on.
The plug is not connected to the
electrical wall outlet or the
appliance is not switched to the
“on” position.
Insert the plug into an electrical
wall outlet and flip the “on/off”
switch to the “on” position. See
section “Vacuum Cleaning.”
Electrical wall socket does not
carry current.
Test the vacuum cleaner on
another outlet that you are sure is
carrying current.
The power cord is damaged.
Replace with a new cord by an
authorized service center or
professional technician.
Suction power is low.
The Dust/Dirt bin is full or
clogged.
Empty/clean the Dust/Dirt bin.
The power nozzle, attachment
wand, or suction hose is clogged.
Remove the debris that is causing
the clog. If necessary, use a long
wooden stick (e.g. a broomstick)
or coat hanger to do this.
The Dirt/Dust container is
installed incorrectly.
Remove the Dirt/Dust container
and reinstall; making sure the
container is locked into place
when reinstalling.
The tool attachment being used
does not work properly on the
surface you are vacuuming.
Attach the appropriate tool for the
surface you are vacuuming. See
page 8.
Dirty filter(s).
Change/clean the filter(s). See
page 14.
The vacuum makes unusual
noises, or is louder than usual.
The power nozzle, attachment
wand, suction hose, or filters are
clogged.
Remove any clogs. If necessary,
use a long wooden stick (e.g. a
broomstick) or coat hanger to do
this.
THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
Prolux warranties this product’s motor free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of three
(3) years on the motor, and three (3) years on the body of the vacuum, free from manufacturer defects in
material and workmanship from the original date of purchase, when utilized for normal household use.
Subject to the following conditions, exclusions, and exceptions:
What is Not Covered by the Prolux Warranty - Warranty Exclusions. This limited warranty does
not extend to and expressly excludes:
1. Normal wear and tear and/or replacement attachments or accessories, including, without limitation,
extension cords, hoses, filters, switches, carbon motor brushes and other attachments to the
Backpacks.
2. Damage or burnout of the Backpack or Canister motor resulting from failure to clear a blockage
occurring during the normal course of use.
3. Loss or damage to the Backpack or Canister resulting from conditions beyond the control of Prolux
including without limitation, misuse, accidents, abuse, neglect, negligence from the customer,
overuse beyond the capacity of the vacuum, or unauthorized modification and/or alteration.
4. Loss or damage to the Backpack or Canister resulting from failure to follow the required
maintenance schedule, or failure to use the Backpack or canister in accordance with written
instructions from Prolux, guidelines or the terms of its Owner’s Manual.
If your appliance fails to operate properly while in use under normal household conditions within the
warranty period, please contact your authorized PROLUX dealer you purchased the unit from.
Non-durable parts including, without limitation, filters, accessories, brushes, belts, and electrical parts,
which normally require replacement, are specifically excluded from warranty.
This warranty is limited solely to the cost of the repair or replacement of the unit at Prolux’s option. This
warranty does not cover normal wear of parts and does not apply to any unit that has been tampered (by
unauthorized user) with or used for commercial purposes. This limited warranty does not cover damage
caused by shipping damage, misuse, abuse, negligent handling, or damage due to faulty packaging or
mishandling in transit.
This warranty is extended to the original purchaser of the unit only and is not transferable.
*IMPORTANT: Before sending unit back for warranty work, contact your authorized PROLUX
retailer first. Unauthorized warranty claims may be sent back.
Authorized Warranty claims: PROLUX shall be responsible for all parts and labor and the
customer shall be responsible for all shipping charges to and from the PROLUX service center.
Prolux is constantly striving to improve our products. Therefore, the specifications contained herein are
subject to change without notice.
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Product Warranty Registration
Please follow the link below to register your Prolux product:
https://proluxcleaners.com/pages/warranty
For more information on this product, including warranty info and to contact Prolux Customer Service,
follow the link below:
https://proluxcleaners.com/collections/backpack-vacuum/products/2018-prolux-2-0-commercial-bagl
ess-backpack-vacuum-with-deluxe-1-1-2-inch-tool-kit
Environmental tips
Once any electronic product is no longer functional, it should be disposed of in such a way as to cause minimum
environmental impact, in accordance with the regulations of your local authority. In most cases you can take such
products to your local recycling station.
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