Lubrication; Storage - Hoover SteamVac FH50015 Owner's Manual

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Possible cause
Possible solution
• Recovery tank full/automatic

Storage

Before storing:
• Empty solution tank and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
• Replace empty solution tank and
turn carpet cleaner ON. Squeeze
trigger and push carpet cleaner for-
ward and back several times to
expel any solution remaining in the
carpet cleaner's system. (Do not
use carpet cleaner on wood floors.)
• Empty recovery tank and rinse
thoroughly with clean water.
Allow underside of carpet cleaner to
air dry thoroughly before storing car-
pet cleaner on a carpeted or wood sur-
face.
Do not store carpet cleaner with a full
solution tank In place.

Lubrication

The motor is equipped with bearings which
contain sufficient lubrication for the life of
the motor. The addition of lubricant could
cause damage. Do not add lubricant to
motor bearings.
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Make no more than 2 passes with the
solution over any one area to prevent
over-wetting and damage to fabric.
If additional cleaning is necessary, wait until
the upholstery is completely dry before
using the tool again.
11. Empty recovery tank when the motor
sound becomes higher pitched and there is
a loss in suction (see "Automatic shut-off",
page 7).
When finished cleaning, follow "After clean-
ing" instructions on pages 9 and 10 and
"After using tool" instructions on pages 12
and 13.
shut off engaged
• Remove and empty recovery tank
• Blockage In tool on end of hose
• Remove tool and clear blockage
• Recovery tank lid not on
correctly
• Make sure lid is on securely
• Recovery tank front panel not
replaced after stair or upholstery
cleaning
• Replace recovery tank front panel
(page 13)
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Solution tank not firmly in place
• Make sure tank is securely locked in
position
• Solution tank empty
• Refill tank according to instructions for
surface being cleaned
If further assistance Is needed, contact the
Consumer Response Center,
Phone: 1-330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: 1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the com-
plete model number when requesting
information or ordering parts. (The model
number appears on the bottom of the
cleaner.)