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NV36 Series

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This manual covers model numbers:

NV36 26

NV36A 26

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Voltage: 120V.

Watts: 1200W

Amps: 10A

Hertz: 60Hz


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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.


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

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 INSTRUCTIONSFor Household Use Only



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].

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.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS


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FIRST THING’S FIRST, YOU NEED TO KNOW WHAT’S IN THE BOX YOU JUST OPENED:

A VacuumBody

B FloorPowerNozzle

C HandleAssembly

D SuperStretchHose

E CleaningWand

F PetHairPowerBrush

G CleaningAttachments

H 24”CreviceTool

I ExtendedReachKit

J AccessoryBag(notshown)*Note: Optional tools are available for sale for any NV36 model: 1-800-798-7398.

GettingStarted

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.

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IMPORTANT:ForsuctiontoreachtheFloorPowerNozzle,theCleaningWandandSuperStretchHosemustbeattachedsecurelyonthevacuumbody.

10To carry the vacuum:

Withtheunitinthestandingposition,liftbytheDustCupHandle.

CAUTION:Whenliftingorcarrying,DO NOT pressDustCupAssemblyreleasebutton.

8 AttachtheSuperStretchHose:

a)Snaphoseintoswivelconnector

b)Routeunderanti-tiphook

c)Routeoverupperhoseholder

d)Presssecurelyontocleaningwand

IMPORTANT:Topreventvacuumfromtipping,securehoseundertheanti-tiphosehook.

9 To store the vacuum:

Whenstoringyourvacuum,windthecordaroundthetwocordholdersandsecurewithcordclip:

•QuickCordreleaseatthetopoftheunit–placeintheuprightposition.

•Cordholdernearthebase–turnituntilitispointingdown.

Toreleasethecord,turntheQuickCordreleasetotheleftorright.

StoretheExtendedReachKit,thePetHairPowerBrushandthe24"CreviceToolintheaccessorybagwhennotinuse.

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UsingtheVacuum

YourShark®Navigator™UprightVacuumcanbeusedtocleanbarefloorsorcarpets–withtheclickofaswitch.

Standthevacuumintotheuprightposition.

Pluginthevacuum.

1 StartwiththePowerSwitchinthe“O" - Offposition.

2 PlaceyourfootontheFloorPowerNozzleandpullhandletowardsyou.

3 SetthePowerSwitchtodesiredcleaningsetting.

4 When cleaning carpets:

Ensureyouhavepulledthehandletowardsyouandselectthe“II"- Brushroll Onpositiontoagitatethecarpetfibersfordeepercleaningperformance.

When cleaning bare floors:

Selectthe"I" - Onpositionforsuctiononlycleaningtoavoidscatteringdirtwhilecleaning.

IMPORTANT:YourBrushrollIndicatorLightwillilluminatesolidgreenwhenthebrushrollison,orsolidredifthereisablockage.ThisfeatureisdesignedtoprotectyourLifetimeBeltthatpowersyourbrushroll.See Checking for Blockages on page 11.

NOTE:Theheightofyourpowernozzlehasbeenoptimizedforeasypushingandsuperiorcleaningonallfloortypes,sothereisnoneedtomakeanyheightadjustmentsasyoutransitiontodifferentfloor&carpettypes.

Indicator Light

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Carpets

IMPORTANT:Toprotectyourcarpets,thebrushrollwillonlyturnonwhenyouhavepulledthehandlebacktowardsyouandreleasedtheFloorPowerNozzle.



CleaningwiththeVacuumAccessories

Beforecleaningwithyouraccessories:

Standvacuumintouprightposition.

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

Selectthe“I"-Onpositionforsuctiononlycleaning.

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

Extended Reach Cleaning Kit IncludesanextraCleaningWandandextraSuperStretchHose.Increases your cleaning reach to over 27 feet!

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

Extended Reach Cleaning Kit


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Maintenance

ForbestresultsemptytheDustCupaftereachuse;emptyseveraltimesduringprolongedusage.orwhenitreachestheMAXfillline.

NEVER OVER-FILL THE DUST CUP.


Turnvacuumoff.

To empty the Dust Cup:

1 GripcarryhandleandpresstheDustCupreleasebuttontoremove.

2 Option A:ForQuickEmpty:InsertDustCupdeepinsidetrashreceptacletocontaindustanddebris.

PressthebottomDustCupreleasebutton;tapcontainergentlytodislodgeandreleasedustanddebris.

Snapdoorinplace.

Important:IftheDustCupDoordoesnotswingopenafterpressingthereleasebutton,pushthedooropenusingthebottomdoortabs.

CAUTION: Unplugthevacuum;failuretodosomightresultinelectricshock.

3 Option B:ForAllergySufferers:WrapatrashbagaroundtheDustCupleavingspaceatthebottomforthedoortoswingopen.

LocatetheDustCupDoorreleasebuttonwithinthetrashbagandpresstoreleaseasyoushakethedustcuptoemptydustanddebris.

Snapthebottomdoorinplace.

Note:OptionBcanalsobeper-formedoutsideofthehometofurtherminimizereleasingdustbackintotheair.CarryjusttheDustCupandtrashbagoutside.

Note:Somedustanddebrismayremaininthetopofyourdustcuponornearthemetalscreen.Itisnotnecessarytocompletelyremovethismaterialbeforecontinuingtovacuum;Shark®advancedcyclonicactionwillsweepthemetalscreencleanonceyoubegintorefillyourdustcup.

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COMPONENT MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Rinseandairdryevery3monthsundernormaluse.

Emptyeachtimeyouvacuum.

Pre-MotorFoamFilter

DustCup

Rinseandairdryevery3monthsundernormaluse.Pre-MotorFeltFilter

Cleanonceevery12monthsundernormaluse.Post-MotorFilter

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1 Removethedustcup.

2 Pullthe2filtersoutfromthetopofthemotorbase.

3 Rinsethefiltersthoroughlyinlukewarmwateruntilthewaterrunsclear.

DO NOT putthefiltersinthewashingmachineordishwasher.

NOTE: Thematerialinthefilterswilldiscolorovertime.ThisisNORMALandwillnotaffecttheperformanceofthefilters.

4 Squeezeoutexcesswaterandletair-dryforatleast24hoursbeforereplacing.Donotuseahairdryerorotherheatingmethodstodry.

5 Placethefeltfilterinfirst,thenthefoamfilter.

6 Replacethedustcup.

To clean the post-motor filter:

1 Removethefiltercoverfromthefrontofthevacuumbypullinguponthetabandpullingthecoverawayfromthevacuum.

2 Takeoutthefilterbypullingitstraightout.

3 Turnthefilteroversothatthedirtysideisonthebottomandvigorouslytapitcleanagainstagarbagecantoremoveanydust.

4 Washthefilterunderthetapusinglukewarmwaterwiththedirtysidefacedownuntilthewaterrunsclear.

DO NOT putthefilterinthewashingmachineordishwasher.

NOTE: Thematerialinthefilterwilldiscolorovertime.ThisisNORMALandwillnotaffecttheperformanceofthefilter.

5 Allowthefiltertoairdryfor24hours.Donotuseahairdryerorotherheatingmethodstodry.

6 Oncethefilterisdry,replaceitbackintothevacuum.

7 Replacethecoverbyinsertingthetwotabsintotheholesatthebottomandthenswingingthecoverupuntilitclicksintoplace.

DO NOToperatethevacuumwithoutALLthefiltersinplace. DO NOToperatethevacuumwithWETfilters.

Pre-Motor Foam Filter

Felt Filter

Post MotorFilter

�IMPORTANT: Loss of Suction may occur�iffoamfiltersarenotcleanedevery3months.Rinseandallowtoairdrycompletely.Foamfiltersmayappeardirtyafteruse-thisisnormal.


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PROBLEM POSSIBLE REASONS & SOLUTIONS

Vacuum is not picking up dirt.

Checkfilterstoseeiftheyneedcleaning.Followinstructionsforrinsinganddryingthefiltersbeforere-insertingbackintothevacuum.(See“Maintenance”sectionsforinstructions.)

Dustcupmaybefull;emptydustcup.

Checkhoseandhoseconnectionsforblockages;clearblockagesifrequired.

Ifdustcupisempty,andattachmentinletsareclear,checkforotherblockages.(See“CheckingforBlockages”forinstructions.)

Vacuum lifts scatter rugs (lightweight, movable rugs).

Suctionispowerful.Takecarewhenvacuumingscatter-typerugsorrugswithdelicatelysewnedges.

Airflow is restricted. No suction or light suction.

Checkfilterstoseeiftheyneedcleaning.Followinstructionsforrinsinganddryingthefiltersbeforere-insertingbackintothevacuum.(See“Maintenance”sectionsforinstructions.)

Dustcupmaybefull;emptydustcup.

Checkhose,hoseconnections,nozzlesandaccessoriesforblockages;clearblockagesifrequired.

Closethesuctionreleaseonthehandletoincreasesuctionpower.

Ifdustcupisempty,andattachmentinletsareclear,checkforotherblockages.(See“CheckingforBlockages”forinstructions.)

Motorized floor brush has become jammed or has shut off.

Immediatelyturnoffandunplugvacuum,disconnectthenozzleandremoveblockagebeforereconnectingandturningvacuumbackon.(See“CheckingforBlockages”forinstructions.)

Vacuum turns off on its own.

Thisvacuumcleanerisequippedwithamotorprotectivethermostat.Ifforsomereasonyourvacuumoverheats,thethermostatwillautomaticallyturntheunitoff.Shouldthisoccur,performthefollowingstepstorestartthemotorthermostat:

1.MovetheOn/Offswitchtothe“O”(Off)position.

2.Unplugthevacuum.

3.Emptythedustcupandcleanfilters.(See“Maintenance”sectionsforinstructions.)

4.Checkforblockagesinhose,accessoriesandinletopenings.(See“CheckingforBlockages”forinstructions.)

5.Allowtheunittocoolforaminimumof45minutes.

6.Pluginthevacuum.

7.TurntheOn/Offswitchtothe“I”(On)positiontorestartthevacuum.

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

TroubleshootingWARNING: toreducetheriskofelectricshock,thepowercordmustbedisconnectedbeforeperformingmaintenance/troubleshootingchecks.



CheckingforBlockages

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 Brushroll:

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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Maintenance

Resetting the Motor Thermostat

YourShark®UprightVacuumisequippedwithaprotectiveMotorThermostat.Ifthemotorshouldoverheat,thethermostatshutsoffthepower.

To reset the Motor Thermostat:

MovethePowerButtontothe“O” – Offposition.

Unplugthevacuum.

Checkforcloggedhoseorfilter;uncloghoseandreplacefilter.RefertoChecking for Blockagesonpage11.

Wait45minutesforvacuumtocool;thenpluginthevacuum.

TurnthePowerSwitchtothe“I” – Onpositiontostartthevacuum.

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 137FFJ

CleaningWand 1116-FC

24"CreviceTool 1124-FC



Euro-ProFive-Year(5)LimitedWarranty

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.

ProductRegistration

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

Theregistrationwillenableustocontactyouintheunlikelyeventofaproductsafetynotification.Byregisteringyouacknowledgetohavereadandunderstoodtheinstructionsforuse,andwarningssetforthintheaccompanyinginstructions.


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