Eureka/Sanitaire Warranty Station or service information call 1-800-282-2886. COMMERCIAL UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER OWNER’S GUIDE 800 SERIES (Model SC899 pictured) Index Important Safeguards ... 2 General Information ... 6 Assembly ... 6 Use ... 8 Fan Chamber ... 10 Dust Bag ... 11 Brush Roll Belt ...
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. • Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center before using.
Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug.
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CONSEILS DE SÉCURITÉ Lors de l’utilisation d’un appareil électrique, quelques précautions élémentaires doivent être observées, incluant les suivantes: LISEZ TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT D’UTILISER VOTRE ASPIRATEUR. AVERTISSEMENT Pour réduire le risque de feu, de choc électrique, ou de blessure: • Ne pas utiliser à...
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INSTRUCTIONS VISANT LA MISE À LA TERRE Cet appareil doit être mis à la terre. En cas défaillance ou de panne éventuelles, la mise à la terre fournit au courant un chemin de moindre résistance qui réduit le risque de choc électrique. Cet appareil est pourvu d’un cordon muni d’un conducteur de terre et d’une fiche avec broche de terre.
Service Information The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance. For additional service information telephone our toll free number for the nearest Eureka/Sanitaire Authorized Warranty Station. Refer to The Sanitaire Commercial Warranty for complete service information. You should know the model, type and serial numbers when you call: DO NOT OIL the motor or the brush roll at any time.
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Step 2 Attach Upper Cord Hook Pull the spring on the electrical cord upward toward the top of the handle. Make sure slots in handle are positioned properly, see Detail A. Insert the lower half of the spring into the upper cord hook (B), as shown.
HOW TO USE The upright vacuum cleaner is designed to be used on multiple types of carpeting. Do not attempt to use the upright vacuum cleaner on bare floors, as damage to the floor covering may result. Above the floor cleaning tools are available (optional).
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Adjust the vacuum cleaner height setting to match the carpet pile height. Refer to the following chart of recommended settings for carpet types. The front of the cleaner has either a knob...
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before cleaning unit. To keep the vacuum cleaner looking new, it can be wiped with a damp cloth and a mild soap solution, then thoroughly dried. Never use any type of chemical as chemicals can damage the cleaner.
Dust Bag Dust bags play a very important role in the efficiency of a vacuum cleaner. The purpose of the dust bag is to trap dirt. But at the same time the bag fabric must be porous enough to allow air to pass through. If the bag fabric becomes clogged, no air can pass through the cleaner and no cleaning can take place regardless of how powerful the unit is.
Brush Roll Belt The brush roll belt on the upright vacuum cleaner drives the brush to agitate, sweep, and comb the carpet nap. The belt should be checked regularly to be sure it is in good condition. Replace the belt if it is stretching, cracking, or slipping. Cut away any hair or thread wound around the brush roll or the belt pulley because the buildup could cause the belt to rotate unevenly.
Brush Roll The rotating brush roll sweeps and combs the carpet nap. Keep the brush roll free from hair and threads so it will continue brushing the carpet nap. Replace worn brush strips when the bristles no longer touch a piece of cardboard held across the bottom plate.
How To Replace Worn Brush Strips New brush strip inserts are supplied in sets of two, one long and one short. To replace, remove bottom plate and belt (see How To Change Belt). Then, grasp center of brush roll and lift to remove. A.
THE SANITAIRE LIMITED WARRANTY WHAT THIS WARRANTY COVERS Your Sanitaire commercial cleaner is warranted to be free from all defects in material and workmanship in normal use FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR. The warranty is granted only to the original purchaser of the cleaner.
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OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service you must return the defective cleaner or cleaner part along with proof of purchase to any Eureka/Sanitaire Authorized Warranty Station. You will find the nearest location in the Yellow Pages under “Vacuum Cleaners–Service and Repair.” Be certain that the Warranty Station is “Eureka/ Sanitaire Authorized”.