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Summary of Contents for UH70040

Page 1: ...Lubrication 14 Maintenance 8 13 Authorized Service 14 Cleaning Filters 9 10 Clearing Blockages 15 Emptying Dirt Cup 8 9 Replacing Agitator Brush Roll 11 12 Replacing Belt 10 11 Replacing Powered Hand Tool Agitator Brush Roll 12 Replacing Power Hand Tool Belt 13 Replacing Headlight 10 Thermal Protector 14 Warranty 15 Parts accessories mail reorder form 33 hoover com hoover ca Review this manual bef...

Page 2: ... and clean filter frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder Use extra care when cleaning on stairs Do not put any object into openings Do not use with any opening blocked keep free of dust lint hair or anything that may reduce air flow Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner Unplug cleaner when not in use Turn off all controls before unpluggin...

Page 3: ...remove 3 screws from cleaner base DO NOT DISPOSE OF SCREWS Remove cardboard and discard A Handle section B Cleaner base assembly C Cleaner upper housing assembly D Cleaning tools and wands E Hose Remove all parts from carton and identify each item shown Make sure all parts are located before disposing of packing materials Align upper housing D over cleaner base E and slide down until upper housing...

Page 4: ... tie wrap DO NOT remove orange tie wrap until step 1 11 is complete Grasp orange tie wrap A and pull until the black plug B comes out of the handle cavity Hold plug B with one hand upper handle C with other hand Push plug into upper handle align ing with opposite end of plug and push firmly UNTIL YOU HEAR A SNAP OR A CLICK After ends are connected pull on plug to make sure it is securely attached ...

Page 5: ...o rewind cord for stor age Hold plug until cord is rewound 24 Combination tool 25 Powered hand tool Operate cleaner only at voltage specified on data plate on back of cleaner This cleaner is intended for household use Polarized plug To reduce the risk of electric shock this appliance has a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way If the...

Page 6: ...om put handle in upright position tilt cleaner back on rear wheels and push forward Carrying cleaner The cleaner can also be moved by using the carrying handle Handle positions The handle of your cleaner has three positions upright for storage and when using cleaning tools operating position for general operation on carpet and floors low for reaching under low furniture Step on handle release leve...

Page 7: ...clean the hose and powered hand tool wipe off dirt with a cloth dampened in a mild detergent Rinse with a damp cloth DO NOT submerge powered hand tool in water Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent Rinse and air dry before using Removing hose When using cleaning tools place cleaner handle in the upright posi tion The agitator brush roll will not rotate when the cleaner is in ...

Page 8: ...ing it firmly onto the wand Twist wand or tool slightly to tighten or loosen the connection Stair cleaning Use the hose and powered hand tool for stair cleaning Clean from bottom to top CAUTION To avoid personal injury or unnecessary wear to car pet and to prevent the cleaner from falling always place it at bot tom of stairs Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks as proper use and ...

Page 9: ... dirt cup aligning 3 tabs A on filter with 3 slots on dirt cup B and twist it clockwise to secure into position Press dirt cup door release button C to latch dirt cup door closed Replace dirt cup as described in Figs 3 4 3 5 Secondary filter How to clean Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet Do not operate cleaner without dirt cup or filters in place o Remove dirt cup as described in Fig 3 2 W...

Page 10: ...remove the the screw as shown and lift off lens Installing bulb Pull old bulb straight out of socket Push new bulb straight into socket until locked in place Excessive force is not required Replacing lens Reposition lens and secure with the screw Belt replacement The belts are located under the bot tom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure they are in good conditi...

Page 11: ... and agi tator shield Replacing bottom plate Reposition bottom plate and 6 Phillips head screws Tighten screws securely The agitator brush roll When to replace When agitator brush roll brushes are worn the agitator brush roll should be replaced Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet WARNING Agitator brush roll can start suddenly Unplug cleaner before turning it over What to buy When purchasing ...

Page 12: ...or brush roll Installing agitator brush roll Grasp agitator brush roll firmly and fit it into position by first sliding end opposite the belt into the rectangu lar slot E on side of cleaner Pull other side of agitator brush roll F into place Belt may fit loosely when properly installed Reposition flat belt and bottom plate Figs 3 1 5 through 3 16 Powered hand tool Agitator brush roll replacement W...

Page 13: ...o last a long time and is not normally replaced However if the belt is cracked gouged or bro ken it should be replaced 1 Remove tool from hose The belt can be seen through the top of the nozzle or by removing the bot tom plate and belt guard Figs 3 24 and 3 25 Replace belt When replacing belt ask for HOOVER part No 38528 037 A 2 Grasp turbine A and pull firmly to remove 3 Remove belt from turbine ...

Page 14: ... Do not send your cleaner to Hoover in North Canton Ohio for service this will only result in delay If further assistance is needed con tact the Hoover Consumer Response Center Phone 1 330 499 9499 In Canada contact Hoover Canada Burlington Ontario LTR 4A8 Phone 1 800 263 6376 Always identify your cleaner by the complete model number when requesting information or ordering parts The model number a...

Page 15: ...ith the Owner s Manual against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of This warranty provides at no cost to you all labor and parts to place this appliance in correct operating con dition during the warranted period This warranty applies when the appliance is purchased in the United States including its territories and possessions or in Canada or from a U S Military Exchange A...

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