Clearing Blockages - Hoover UH40080 Owner's Manual

PROBLEM
Cleaner hard to
push
Cleaning tools
won't pick up
Visible dirt
leaking through
final filter
Dirt inside dirt
cup stops
spinning
Powered hand
tool brushroll
won't turn

Clearing blockages

Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet.
Low suction or pick up may be due to a
blockage in the system . Refer to the follow-
ing steps to check for blockages continuing
with each step until the blockage is found:
A . If a blockage occurs during floor cleaning:
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from elec-
trical outlet .
1 . Check fullness of dirt cup and filter
assembly; empty cup and clean filters if
needed .
4.1
A
Actual model may vary from images shown.
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Incorrect carpet height
setting
Broken or worn belt
Blockage in hose
Filter assembly not installed
properly
Too much pressure being
applied to tool
Blockage in turbine channel Remove blockage .
Broken or worn belt
Low cleaner suction
Check dirt duct
2 . Remove dirt cup,
look in duct (A) .
3 . Clear blockage
from dirt duct .
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Move nozzle control knob to a higher
setting
Replace belt
Clear blockage .
Remove filter assembly from dirt cup
and ensure that HEPA cartridge filter is
properly attached to pre-filter screen and
that entire filter assembly is properly repo-
sitioned inside dirt cup . (Figs . 3 .6 through
3 . 1 1) .
Note: Heavy debris may settle to the
bottom of the dirt cup and prevent the dirt
from spinning without affecting cleaning
performance . The cleaner can continue
to be used even if the dirt is not spinning
inside the dirt cup .
However, if the dirt does stop spinning
AND there is a noticeable decrease of
performance, check the items under
"Cleaner won't pick up".
Continue using tool applying light
Replace belt
Check items under "Cleaner won't pick up".
4.2
Check brushroll
4 . Turn cleaner OFF
and unplug.
5 . Turn cleaner over
and clear block-
age from brushroll .
Return cleaner to
operating position .
Turn cleaner back
on and continue
cleaning .
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4.3
Check hose tube
6 . Turn cleaner OFF
and unplug.
7 . Remove hose
from tube . Clear
blockage from
tube . Also, check
hose for blockage .