{ "id": "v8-head-restart", "family": "vacuum", "title": "V8 floor head & charging review", "summary": "Pair an original-head check with the correct charging indicators and an assembled restart.", "goal": "A head-condition and charging observation record for the next use or support.", "taskIds": [ "v8-brush-not-turning", "v8-charge-lights", "v8-after-care" ], "stages": [ "Check only the original dry motorized head covered by this manual.", "Record charging indicators separately from during-use lights.", "Confirm fitted parts and any previously washed filters before use." ], "supplies": [ "Good light", "The Dyson-specified charger", "Suitable dry floor" ], "season": "After a storage period: inspect the exterior and charger before normal use.", "calendarLabel": "Review the stored vacuum before use", "scheduleNote": "This is a user-selected storage/restart reminder, not a manufacturer charging schedule.", "version": "2.0.0", "kind": "maintenance-pack", "scheduleBasis": "User-selected reminder; task-specific manufacturer triggers remain authoritative", "physicalRepairVerified": false, "modelApplicability": [ "v8-sv10-pinch-us" ], "fitChecks": [ { "id": "filter", "label": "Top filter", "accepted": "pinch", "options": [ { "value": "", "label": "Choose the version you can confirm" }, { "value": "pinch", "label": "SV10 with the pinch-handle Filter A" }, { "value": "star", "label": "Star-shaped top filter" }, { "value": "cyclone", "label": "Newer V8 Cyclone or another model" }, { "value": "unknown", "label": "I am not sure" } ], "help": "The V8 name alone does not identify the filter. Compare the label and the official star/pinch selector." }, { "id": "head", "label": "Floor head", "accepted": "dry-original", "options": [ { "value": "", "label": "Choose the version you can confirm" }, { "value": "dry-original", "label": "Original dry motorized head shown in manual 229602-01" }, { "value": "fluffy", "label": "Soft Roller / Fluffy" }, { "value": "modified", "label": "A replacement or different head" }, { "value": "unknown", "label": "I am not sure" } ], "help": "This collection covers the original dry head. A washable roller does not make a motorized head washable." }, { "id": "manual", "label": "Regional instructions", "accepted": "us-229602", "options": [ { "value": "", "label": "Choose the version you can confirm" }, { "value": "us-229602", "label": "My SV10 label and US manual 229602-01 match" }, { "value": "different", "label": "My regional instructions or parts differ" }, { "value": "unknown", "label": "I am not sure" } ], "help": "Use your supplied regional manual if it differs; do not infer compatibility from a similar name." } ], "tasks": [ { "id": "v8-brush-not-turning", "version": "2.0.0", "title": "Check a brush that will not turn", "deviceFamily": "vacuum", "intent": "Troubleshooting", "summary": "Check head identity, a visible jam and attachment fit before choosing dry brush-bar care or manufacturer support.", "modelApplicability": [ "v8-sv10-pinch-us" ], "modelDetails": [ { "id": "v8-sv10-pinch-us", "family": "vacuum", "brand": "Dyson", "series": "V8", "label": "Dyson V8 SV10 · pinch filter · US", "region": "US", "componentVersion": "Pinch-handle Filter A and twist-off Filter B; original dry motorized head", "manual": "dyson-v8-manual", "help": "Read SV10 on the machine label and compare your parts with manual 229602-01. Filter A has a small pinch handle; Filter B twists off the rear. A star-shaped top is a different version. Confirm the dry motorized head in this manual before following a brush task.", "exclusions": [ "V8 star pre-filter", "V8 Cyclone", "Soft roller / Fluffy head cleaning", "V10 / V11", "Modified batteries or aftermarket heads" ], "recognitionSource": "dyson-models" } ], "exclusions": [ "V8 star pre-filter", "V8 Cyclone", "Soft roller / Fluffy head cleaning", "V10 / V11", "Modified batteries or aftermarket heads" ], "prerequisites": [ "Read SV10 on the label, confirm the US 229602-01 manual and match the pinch-handle Filter A, twist-off Filter B and any head involved.", "Disconnect the charger, release the trigger and let the machine cool before handling removable parts. Keep your hand away from the trigger." ], "tools": [ "Good lighting" ], "materials": [ "Dry cloth for exterior surfaces" ], "checks": [ { "id": "safety", "prompt": "Is the charger disconnected, the machine cool and undamaged, and your hand away from the trigger?", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "pp2–3 Important safety instructions; p12 Looking for blockages", "options": [ { "id": "yes", "label": "Yes", "next": "check-1", "advice": "Continue with the matching parts and the checks below." }, { "id": "no", "label": "No", "next": "service", "advice": "Stop for a damaged charger, burning smell, liquid exposure, a swollen or leaking battery, broken catches or an obstruction you cannot safely reach. Contact Dyson and keep the battery sealed." }, { "id": "unsure", "label": "Not sure", "next": "prepared", "advice": "Save your observations and compare the matching manual before continuing." } ] }, { "id": "check-1", "prompt": "Does the dry motorized head match the padlock-fastener brush bar in the SV10 manual?", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation", "options": [ { "id": "yes", "label": "Yes", "next": "check-2", "advice": "Check this head only." }, { "id": "no", "label": "No", "next": "prepared", "advice": "Fluffy/soft roller, newer anti-tangle and aftermarket heads require their own instructions." }, { "id": "unsure", "label": "Not sure", "next": "prepared", "advice": "Save your observations and compare the matching manual before continuing." } ] }, { "id": "check-2", "prompt": "Are the head, wand and connector housings intact, without heat, exposed wiring or liquid?", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation", "options": [ { "id": "yes", "label": "Yes", "next": "steps", "advice": "Use an external fit and visible-obstruction check." }, { "id": "no", "label": "No", "next": "service", "advice": "A damaged powered head or connection needs Dyson support." }, { "id": "unsure", "label": "Not sure", "next": "prepared", "advice": "Save your observations and compare the matching manual before continuing." } ] } ], "branches": [ { "checkId": "safety", "optionId": "yes", "next": "check-1" }, { "checkId": "safety", "optionId": "no", "next": "service" }, { "checkId": "safety", "optionId": "unsure", "next": "prepared" }, { "checkId": "check-1", "optionId": "yes", "next": "check-2" }, { "checkId": "check-1", "optionId": "no", "next": "prepared" }, { "checkId": "check-1", "optionId": "unsure", "next": "prepared" }, { "checkId": "check-2", "optionId": "yes", "next": "steps" }, { "checkId": "check-2", "optionId": "no", "next": "service" }, { "checkId": "check-2", "optionId": "unsure", "next": "prepared" } ], "steps": [ { "title": "Detach the stopped head", "text": "Release the trigger and disconnect the charger. Remove the head from the wand and place it where the brush can be viewed safely.", "observation": "The powered head is detached before touching its brush.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation", "requiredFields": [ "headMatched" ], "id": "step-1" }, { "title": "Look for a visible jam", "text": "Inspect the brush and head inlet for wrapped hair or dry debris. Record a visible jam or no visible obstruction; avoid electrical contact probing.", "observation": "A stationary brush alone does not identify an electrical fault.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation", "requiredFields": [ "brushFinding" ], "id": "step-2" }, { "title": "Choose care or support", "text": "If debris traps the bar, complete Remove trapped hair from the dry brush bar. If there is no visible jam, proceed only to the external attachment-fit check.", "observation": "The separate brush-bar task explains the coin release and secure refit.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation", "id": "step-3" }, { "title": "Check the outside connections", "text": "Inspect the release catches and connector housings for loose debris or damage while disconnected. Wipe exterior surfaces with a dry cloth if needed; do not insert tools or liquid into contacts.", "observation": "Damaged housings, catches or exposed wiring end the task.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation", "id": "step-4" }, { "title": "Reconnect securely", "text": "Ensure the brush bar is locked if it was removed, then reconnect the head and wand until their normal catches hold. Fit the bin and both dry filters.", "observation": "The head is retained by its normal release catch.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation", "requiredFields": [ "headSecured" ], "id": "step-5" }, { "title": "Observe on a suitable floor", "text": "During brief normal use on a suitable dry surface, keep hands, hair and clothing away from the brush. If it still does not turn, release the trigger and contact Dyson.", "observation": "Record whether the brush turns after the external care.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Vacuuming; Washing the filters; p12 Looking for blockages", "requiredFields": [ "brushResult" ], "id": "step-6" } ], "outcomeChecks": [ { "id": "outcome-1", "text": "The head design, obstruction finding and connection fit are recorded.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation" }, { "id": "outcome-2", "text": "Normal brush operation was observed, or the remaining fault is ready for Dyson support.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation" } ], "stopConditions": [ "Stop for a damaged charger, burning smell, liquid exposure, a swollen or leaking battery, broken catches or an obstruction you cannot safely reach. Contact Dyson and keep the battery sealed." ], "sources": [ { "id": "dyson-v8-manual", "title": "Dyson V8 SV10 operating manual, pinch filter (229602-01)", "url": "https://www.dyson.com/content/dam/dyson/maintenance/user-guides/en_US/vacuumcleaners/cordlessstickvacuums/sv10/without-soft-roller/229602-01.pdf", "checkedAt": "2026-10-13", "use": "User maintenance, Filter A and B, bin cleaning, blockages, charging safety", "license": "Manufacturer copyright. Facts paraphrased; manual and diagrams not redistributed.", "region": "US", "locator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation" }, { "id": "dyson-models", "title": "Choose your Dyson V8 support: star or pinch filter", "url": "https://www.dyson.com/support/vacuum-cleaners/cordless/v8", "checkedAt": "2026-10-13", "use": "Distinguish pre-filter versions; no automatic cross-version compatibility", "license": "Linked only; original identification explanation.", "region": "US", "locator": "V8 support selector: pinch handle versus star filter" } ], "assets": [ { "path": "/assets/vacuum/brush-bar.svg", "title": "Dry head: detach, unlock, slide out bar, secure again", "kind": "Original sequence schematic of user-accessible parts; not to scale or an engineering drawing" } ], "relatedIds": [ "v8-brush-bar-clean", "v8-after-care", "v8-low-suction" ], "specs": [], "updatedAt": "2026-10-13", "estimatedDuration": null, "group": "v8-brush", "locator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation", "consumables": [ { "name": "Dry cloth", "specification": "Wipe accessible exterior surfaces without applying cleaning agents.", "fit": "Dry exterior of this SV10 and detached accessory surfaces", "exclude": "Lubricant, polish, air freshener and liquid on electrical parts", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Looking after your Dyson machine" } ], "maintenance": { "trigger": "The original motorized brush does not rotate in normal use.", "intervalText": "As needed for this condition. No fixed calendar interval is specified for this check; choose your own review date if useful.", "basis": "user-plan", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p12 Looking for blockages; p10 Direct drive cleaner head: Clearing obstructions; p11 Operation" }, "recordFields": [ { "id": "headMatched", "label": "Head matches the manual’s padlock-fastener design", "type": "checkbox", "required": true, "dependsOnStep": "step-1" }, { "id": "brushFinding", "label": "Brush inspection", "type": "select", "required": true, "dependsOnStep": "step-2", "options": [ { "value": "hair", "label": "Wrapped hair or debris; separate care completed" }, { "value": "clear", "label": "No visible jam" } ] }, { "id": "headSecured", "label": "Brush bar and head connections are secure", "type": "checkbox", "required": true, "dependsOnStep": "step-5" }, { "id": "brushResult", "label": "During normal use", "type": "select", "required": true, "dependsOnStep": "step-6", "options": [ { "value": "turning", "label": "Brush turns normally" }, { "value": "stopped", "label": "Still not turning; support needed", "resultGate": "service" } ] } ], "fitChecks": [ { "id": "filter", "label": "Top filter", "accepted": "pinch", "options": [ { "value": "", "label": "Choose the version you can confirm" }, { "value": "pinch", "label": "SV10 with the pinch-handle Filter A" }, { "value": "star", "label": "Star-shaped top filter" }, { "value": "cyclone", "label": "Newer V8 Cyclone or another model" }, { "value": "unknown", "label": "I am not sure" } ], "help": "The V8 name alone does not identify the filter. Compare the label and the official star/pinch selector." }, { "id": "head", "label": "Floor head", "accepted": "dry-original", "options": [ { "value": "", "label": "Choose the version you can confirm" }, { "value": "dry-original", "label": "Original dry motorized head shown in manual 229602-01" }, { "value": "fluffy", "label": "Soft Roller / Fluffy" }, { "value": "modified", "label": "A replacement or different head" }, { "value": "unknown", "label": "I am not sure" } ], "help": "This collection covers the original dry head. A washable roller does not make a motorized head washable." }, { "id": "manual", "label": "Regional instructions", "accepted": "us-229602", "options": [ { "value": "", "label": "Choose the version you can confirm" }, { "value": "us-229602", "label": "My SV10 label and US manual 229602-01 match" }, { "value": "different", "label": "My regional instructions or parts differ" }, { "value": "unknown", "label": "I am not sure" } ], "help": "Use your supplied regional manual if it differs; do not infer compatibility from a similar name." } ] }, { "id": "v8-charge-lights", "version": "2.0.0", "title": "Read charging fault lights", "deviceFamily": "vacuum", "intent": "Troubleshooting", "summary": "Match the charging context and exact blue/red pattern, then record normal progress or a support referral without opening the battery.", "modelApplicability": [ "v8-sv10-pinch-us" ], "modelDetails": [ { "id": "v8-sv10-pinch-us", "family": "vacuum", "brand": "Dyson", "series": "V8", "label": "Dyson V8 SV10 · pinch filter · US", "region": "US", "componentVersion": "Pinch-handle Filter A and twist-off Filter B; original dry motorized head", "manual": "dyson-v8-manual", "help": "Read SV10 on the machine label and compare your parts with manual 229602-01. Filter A has a small pinch handle; Filter B twists off the rear. A star-shaped top is a different version. Confirm the dry motorized head in this manual before following a brush task.", "exclusions": [ "V8 star pre-filter", "V8 Cyclone", "Soft roller / Fluffy head cleaning", "V10 / V11", "Modified batteries or aftermarket heads" ], "recognitionSource": "dyson-models" } ], "exclusions": [ "V8 star pre-filter", "V8 Cyclone", "Soft roller / Fluffy head cleaning", "V10 / V11", "Modified batteries or aftermarket heads" ], "prerequisites": [ "Read SV10 on the label, confirm the US 229602-01 manual and match the pinch-handle Filter A, twist-off Filter B and any head involved.", "Disconnect the charger, release the trigger and let the machine cool before handling removable parts. Keep your hand away from the trigger." ], "tools": [ "Good lighting" ], "materials": [ "The Dyson-specified charger for this machine" ], "checks": [ { "id": "safety", "prompt": "Is the charger disconnected, the machine cool and undamaged, and your hand away from the trigger?", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "pp2–3 Important safety instructions; p12 Looking for blockages", "options": [ { "id": "yes", "label": "Yes", "next": "check-1", "advice": "Continue with the matching parts and the checks below." }, { "id": "no", "label": "No", "next": "service", "advice": "Stop for a damaged charger, burning smell, liquid exposure, a swollen or leaking battery, broken catches or an obstruction you cannot safely reach. Contact Dyson and keep the battery sealed." }, { "id": "unsure", "label": "Not sure", "next": "prepared", "advice": "Save your observations and compare the matching manual before continuing." } ] }, { "id": "check-1", "prompt": "Which charging pattern did you observe?", "options": [ { "id": "blue", "label": "Blue lights, or all lights off", "next": "check-2", "advice": "Distinguish progression from the fully charged state below." }, { "id": "red", "label": "A flashing red light, with or without flashing blue", "next": "service", "advice": "Flashing red indicates a battery fault; flashing red with flashing blue indicates a charger fault in this manual. Contact Dyson." }, { "id": "unknown", "label": "Not sure", "next": "prepared", "advice": "Compare the charging diagram with the machine stopped." } ], "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions" }, { "id": "check-2", "prompt": "Is the specified charger intact and the machine dry, cool and free of battery damage?", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions", "options": [ { "id": "yes", "label": "Yes", "next": "steps", "advice": "Observe charging only with the machine closed and in the stated indoor conditions." }, { "id": "no", "label": "No", "next": "service", "advice": "Stop charging and contact Dyson about damage or unsafe symptoms." }, { "id": "unsure", "label": "Not sure", "next": "prepared", "advice": "Save your observations and compare the matching manual before continuing." } ] } ], "branches": [ { "checkId": "safety", "optionId": "yes", "next": "check-1" }, { "checkId": "safety", "optionId": "no", "next": "service" }, { "checkId": "safety", "optionId": "unsure", "next": "prepared" }, { "checkId": "check-1", "optionId": "blue", "next": "check-2" }, { "checkId": "check-1", "optionId": "red", "next": "service" }, { "checkId": "check-1", "optionId": "unknown", "next": "prepared" }, { "checkId": "check-2", "optionId": "yes", "next": "steps" }, { "checkId": "check-2", "optionId": "no", "next": "service" }, { "checkId": "check-2", "optionId": "unsure", "next": "prepared" } ], "steps": [ { "title": "Separate charging from use", "text": "Record that the pattern was seen while the charger was connected. The charging and during-use diagrams assign different meanings to blue lights.", "observation": "If it occurred while using the vacuum, switch to Read lights during use.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions", "requiredFields": [ "lightContext" ], "id": "step-1" }, { "title": "Inspect the disconnected charger", "text": "With the charger unplugged, inspect its cable and housing externally. Keep the battery sealed. A damaged cable, unusual smell, leakage or distortion ends the task.", "observation": "Only the correct undamaged Dyson-specified charger is eligible for the next step.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions", "id": "step-2" }, { "title": "Connect in a dry indoor place", "text": "Use the specified charger with the machine fully assembled, dry and cool. After a full discharge, let it cool for a few minutes before charging.", "observation": "The cable is not stretched or trapped and the machine is away from heat and moisture.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "pp2–3 Important safety instructions; p11 Looking after your Dyson machine; p12 Charging and storage", "id": "step-3" }, { "title": "Identify the exact pattern", "text": "One flashing blue means charging from low; one solid plus one flashing blue means medium; two solid plus one flashing blue means nearly full. All lights off is the manual’s fully charged display in the charging context.", "observation": "A dark display alone, without charge history, does not establish a working charger.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions", "requiredFields": [ "chargePattern" ], "id": "step-4" }, { "title": "Record progress or a concern", "text": "Observe the normal charge sequence without opening the machine. Save the later pattern. Stop and contact Dyson for a red pattern or persistent unfamiliar behavior; do not infer which part to buy from silence alone.", "observation": "Normal progression, full indication or an unresolved concern is the useful result.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions", "requiredFields": [ "chargeResult" ], "id": "step-5" } ], "outcomeChecks": [ { "id": "outcome-1", "text": "The charging context and light pattern are recorded from the correct manual diagram.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions" }, { "id": "outcome-2", "text": "Charge progression is understood, or an unresolved/fault indication is recorded for support; no battery or charger was opened.", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions" } ], "stopConditions": [ "Stop for a damaged charger, burning smell, liquid exposure, a swollen or leaking battery, broken catches or an obstruction you cannot safely reach. 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Facts paraphrased; manual and diagrams not redistributed.", "region": "US", "locator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions" }, { "id": "dyson-models", "title": "Choose your Dyson V8 support: star or pinch filter", "url": "https://www.dyson.com/support/vacuum-cleaners/cordless/v8", "checkedAt": "2026-10-13", "use": "Distinguish pre-filter versions; no automatic cross-version compatibility", "license": "Linked only; original identification explanation.", "region": "US", "locator": "V8 support selector: pinch handle versus star filter" } ], "assets": [ { "path": "/assets/vacuum/lights.svg", "title": "Charging and during-use lights have different meanings", "kind": "Original sequence schematic of user-accessible parts; not to scale or an engineering drawing" } ], "relatedIds": [ "v8-use-lights", "v8-storage-charge", "v8-runtime-mode" ], "specs": [], "updatedAt": "2026-10-13", "estimatedDuration": null, "group": "v8-charging", "locator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions", "consumables": [ { "name": "Existing Dyson-specified charger", "specification": "Match the charger to the exact machine through Dyson support; no universal voltage or part number is inferred.", "fit": "US SV10 machine and its specified charger", "exclude": "Damaged, substitute or modified chargers; opening or probing a charger", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions" } ], "maintenance": { "trigger": "The charging light pattern is unfamiliar or charging seems incomplete.", "intervalText": "As needed for this condition. No fixed calendar interval is specified for this check; choose your own review date if useful.", "basis": "user-plan", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Diagnostics – lights during charging; p12 Charging and storage; Battery safety instructions" }, "recordFields": [ { "id": "lightContext", "label": "Observed context", "type": "select", "required": true, "dependsOnStep": "step-1", "options": [ { "value": "charging", "label": "Charger connected" } ] }, { "id": "chargePattern", "label": "Initial charging indication", "type": "select", "required": true, "dependsOnStep": "step-4", "options": [ { "value": "low", "label": "One flashing blue" }, { "value": "medium", "label": "One solid and one flashing blue" }, { "value": "nearly", "label": "Two solid and one flashing blue" }, { "value": "off", "label": "All lights off" } ] }, { "id": "chargeResult", "label": "Later observation", "type": "select", "required": true, "dependsOnStep": "step-5", "options": [ { "value": "progress", "label": "Normal blue progression" }, { "value": "full", "label": "Normal sequence reached all lights off" }, { "value": "unclear", "label": "Still unclear; contact Dyson", "resultGate": "service" }, { "value": "fault", "label": "Red fault appeared; stopped and contact Dyson", "resultGate": "service" } ] } ], "fitChecks": [ { "id": "filter", "label": "Top filter", "accepted": "pinch", "options": [ { "value": "", "label": "Choose the version you can confirm" }, { "value": "pinch", "label": "SV10 with the pinch-handle Filter A" }, { "value": "star", "label": "Star-shaped top filter" }, { "value": "cyclone", "label": "Newer V8 Cyclone or another model" }, { "value": "unknown", "label": "I am not sure" } ], "help": "The V8 name alone does not identify the filter. Compare the label and the official star/pinch selector." }, { "id": "head", "label": "Floor head", "accepted": "dry-original", "options": [ { "value": "", "label": "Choose the version you can confirm" }, { "value": "dry-original", "label": "Original dry motorized head shown in manual 229602-01" }, { "value": "fluffy", "label": "Soft Roller / Fluffy" }, { "value": "modified", "label": "A replacement or different head" }, { "value": "unknown", "label": "I am not sure" } ], "help": "This collection covers the original dry head. A washable roller does not make a motorized head washable." }, { "id": "manual", "label": "Regional instructions", "accepted": "us-229602", "options": [ { "value": "", "label": "Choose the version you can confirm" }, { "value": "us-229602", "label": "My SV10 label and US manual 229602-01 match" }, { "value": "different", "label": "My regional instructions or parts differ" }, { "value": "unknown", "label": "I am not sure" } ], "help": "Use your supplied regional manual if it differs; do not infer compatibility from a similar name." } ] }, { "id": "v8-after-care", "version": "2.0.0", "title": "Verify the vacuum after care", "deviceFamily": "vacuum", "intent": "Verification", "summary": "Check dry filter seating, bin closure and attachment locks after bin, airway or brush care. Recent filter washing returns to its timed filter task.", "modelApplicability": [ "v8-sv10-pinch-us" ], "modelDetails": [ { "id": "v8-sv10-pinch-us", "family": "vacuum", "brand": "Dyson", "series": "V8", "label": "Dyson V8 SV10 · pinch filter · US", "region": "US", "componentVersion": "Pinch-handle Filter A and twist-off Filter B; original dry motorized head", "manual": "dyson-v8-manual", "help": "Read SV10 on the machine label and compare your parts with manual 229602-01. Filter A has a small pinch handle; Filter B twists off the rear. A star-shaped top is a different version. 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This check cannot replace either filter task." }, { "id": "no", "label": "No", "next": "check-2", "advice": "Continue only with filters that stayed dry throughout this bin, airway or brush care." }, { "id": "unsure", "label": "Not sure", "next": "prepared", "advice": "Save your observations and compare the matching manual before continuing." } ] }, { "id": "check-2", "prompt": "Are both filters already completely dry and fitted, with the bin, attachments and any removed fastener present and undamaged?", "sourceId": "dyson-v8-manual", "sourceLocator": "p11 Vacuuming; Washing the filters; p12 Looking for blockages", "options": [ { "id": "yes", "label": "Yes", "next": "steps", "advice": "Inspect the existing dry fit before the trigger is used." }, { "id": "no", "label": "No", "next": "prepared", "advice": "Restore the correct components using their own tasks; a washed filter must finish its timed task and damage needs support." }, { "id": "unsure", "label": "Not sure", "next": "prepared", "advice": "Save your observations and compare the matching manual before continuing." } ] } ], "branches": [ { "checkId": "safety", "optionId": "yes", "next": "check-1" }, { "checkId": "safety", "optionId": "no", "next": "service" }, { "checkId": "safety", "optionId": "unsure", "next": "prepared" }, { "checkId": "check-1", "optionId": "yes", "next": "prepared" }, { "checkId": "check-1", "optionId": "no", "next": "check-2" }, { "checkId": "check-1", "optionId": "unsure", "next": "prepared" }, { "checkId": "check-2", "optionId": "yes", "next": "steps" }, { "checkId": "check-2", "optionId": "no", "next": "prepared" }, { "checkId": "check-2", "optionId": "unsure", "next": "prepared" } ], "steps": [ { "title": "Review the completed care", "text": "Record the completed bin, airway or brush care. 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