Emptying The Recovery Tank - Hoover SteamVac FH50040 Owner's Manual

Position bottom of
tank onto cleaner
using one hand on
each side of the
tank to center it on
the unit.
NOTE: the tank
pivots towards the
back of the unit.
Push the top of the
tank and tank
handle while sup-
porting the back of
the unit with your
other hand.
Push up on the
handle once the
tank is back to latch
it to the unit.
Check tank to make
sure it is securely
latched.
NOTE: There may
he a small amount
of water (indicated
by arrows) on the
base when the tank
is removed from
the unit. This is a
normal condition.
Recovery tank
(lower tank)
The recovery tank holds the dirty solution
that is picked up from the surface being
cleaned.
When the recovery tank is full, the automatic
shut-off will engage, suction will stop (see
page 8), and the tank must be emptied.-
How
to empty
Turn cleaner off and unplug from electrical
outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove clean
water tank (Fig. 2AO) by pressing down on
tank handle and pulling forward; set tank
aside (do not set tank on furniture).
Turn recovery tank
latches ((3} outward
(one on each side of
tank).
Raise handle (H)
straight up and lift
tank off cleaner.
Carry tank to sink
or drain.
Lower handle toward
back of tank to unlock
lid. Lift lid off tank.
Empty tank and repo-
sition lid.
For full suction, it is
important that the
recovery tank lid
is properly secured
before cleaning.
Raise tank handle to carrying position and
place it onto cleaner. Lower handle to front
oftank.
Turn latches (one on each side of tank)
inward to lock tank in place.
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