Care Of Your Hipvac Cleaner; Troubleshooting Guide - Bissell BGHIP6A Safety, Operation And Maintenance Manual With Parts List

5.0 Troubleshooting Guide

CAUTION: Always disconnect power cord before servicing vacuum.
WARNING: Repairs should only be performed by an authorized service center.
PROBLEM: Loss of vacuum
CAUSE
Cap is damaged
Faulty vacuum motor
Full paper bag filter
Clogged hose or wand
Loose or broken fan
PROBLEM: Motor is not running
CAUSE
Faulty on/off switch
Power cord defective
Loose connection or wiring
Motor defective
Blown fuse or tripped circuit breaker
PROBLEM: Dust blowing from vacuum when running
CAUSE
Full paper bag
Paper filter bag not installed properly
Cloth filter bag is dirty
Cloth or paper filter bag is torn
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SOLUTION
Inspect and replace if needed
Call manufacturer or service center
Replace paper filter bag
Remove obstruction
Call manufacturer or service center
SOLUTION
Call manufacturer or service center
Call manufacturer or service center
Call manufacturer or service center
Call manufacturer or service center
Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker
SOLUTION
Replace filter bag
Reinstall or replace paper filter bag properly
Clean cloth filter bag
Replace
2.0 Grounding Instructions Continued
Grounding Method
This electric equipment is for use on a normal 120 volt circuit. It has a grounded plug that
looks like a the plug illustrated in (Fig A). A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter
illustrated in (Fig B and C) may be used to connect this plug into a 2-pole receptacle as
shown in (Fig B) if a properly grounded outlet is not available.
The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (Fig A) can
be installed by a qualified electrician. The green color rigid ear lug or the like extending
from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded
outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric
shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. DO NOT modify the plug provided with the
equipment. If it will not fit into the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian
Electrical Code.

3.0 Care of your HipVac Cleaner

Treat your vacuum cleaner as you would any other high grade, precision made product.
Dropping, unreasonable bumping across thresholds and other misuses may result in a
damaged unit which will not be covered under warranty.
When not in use, the power cord should be wrapped around the molded-in cord wrap
for storage. After each use, wipe the vacuum body, accessories and power cord with a
slightly damp cloth.
WARNING: DO NOT use vacuum without the proper cloth filtration bag, paper
filter bag and other filters in place. Failure to do so, will VOID your warranty.
If using vacuum in a paint, sawdust or drywall environment, you must dispose of
paper filter bag and shakeout cloth filter bag after each use. Failure to do so will
cause severe damage to your vacuum and void your warranty. Dispose of paper filter
bag in a fireproof container. The combination of urethane and wood, may result in a
combustion.
BISSELL BGHIP6A 6-Quart HipVac (7)