Hoover SteamVac F5918-900 Owner's Manual page 13

3.Remove recovery tank front p anel (F)
bysliding itstraight up.
6.
The tank replaces in a hinge-like
manner. Position front of lid under tabs
(I) on front of tank. Rotate lid down onto
tank.
Make sure lid is secure on all sides
before cleaning.
For full suction, it is important that
the recovery tank lid is properly
secured before cleaning.
Reverse procedure to remove hose
and solution tube.
Raise deep cleaner handle to upright
position.
4. Replace panel with converter (G).
Slide converter halfway down opening
until it is firmly in place.
J
How to attach tool
All tools connect to the hose in the
same manner.
1. Attach tool to connector end of hose
by sliding it onto connector until the tab
(J) locks it securely.
Using your thumb, push forward and
up on the latch (K) to remove tool as
shown.
5. Before connecting tube (H) to
cleaner, make sure black tabs are
extended by pulling tan collar toward
tube.
Open door on hood labeled "Stair/
upholstery Cleaning Connection". Press
round solution tube connector onto
round projection inside door. Press con-
nector collar down firmly to ensure
that it is fully connected.
Before using tool
It may be necessary to remove air from
the system ("prime the pump") so the
clean solution will flow to the tool. Follow
these steps:
1. Attach tool to hose and turn the deep
cleaner ON.
2. Put the tool on a hard surface or
against your hand to block off the suc-
tion.
3. Wait a few seconds (can take up to
15 seconds). Then squeeze the trigger
and begin cleaning.
Follow the instructions on pages 14 and
15 for the appropriate cleaning task.
After using tool
1. Follow steps a and b for "After clean-
ing" on page 11.
2. Rinse tool and hose by filling sink with a
small amount of water. Turn deep cleaner
ON and pick up the water with the tool.
3. Drain suction hose by turning deep
cleaner ON and holding end of hose up
for several seconds. Do not press trig-
ger.
4. Disconnect deep cleaner from elec-
trical outlet.
5. Drain solution tube by placing round
end in sink and raising nozzle above
your head. Press the trigger.
6. Proceed with steps c, d and e for
"After cleaning" on page 11.
L
Occasionally, debris may become
lodged inside of the hose at the con-
verter end (L). To clean out the hose, lift
bottom of converter clip (M) with a
screwdriver and remove clip. Remove
debris as shown.
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