Replacing The Belt; Removing Blockage From Hose - Vax U85 Getting Started Manual

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Removing a blockage from the hose
Remove hose end
from the floorhead.
Remove any blockage by inserting
a long, blunt object in to the hose.

Replacing the belt

Lie vacuum cleaner
on its back exposing
brushbars. Use a cross
head screwdriver.
Undo 5 screws.
Place belt on rounded
area of brushbar
without bristles.
Lift clip under the
hose inlet.
Lift to remove
brushbar cover.
Line up right side of
brushbar with base, push
into place. Lift and push
left side of brushbar until
clicks into place.
Pull latch out and
remove hose.
Lift to remove
brushbar. Remove and
dispose of old belt.
Line up brushbar
cover, push until it
clicks into place.
Replace 5 screws
and tighten.
Line up latch, push until
it clicks into place.
Test for blockages by
dropping a small ball of
paper through the those.
Remove any blockage
by inserting wire
Clean any debris from
spindle. Place new
belt on spindle.
If the brushbar does not
rotate easily then the belt
may not have been fitted
correctly. Make sure the
belt is not twisted.
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