Clearing Blockages; Replacing Agitator; Replacing Edge Groomers; Thermal Protector - Hoover WindTunnel Owner's Manual

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Reposition bottom plate and 4
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Phillips head screws. Tighten
screws securely.
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The agitator brush roll
When to replace
When agitator brushes are worn,
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the agitator should be replaced.
To check condition of brushes, move
edge of a card across bottom plate while
turning agitator. To maintain cleaning
effectiveness, replace agitator if
brushes do not touch card.
What to buy
Your cleaner requires either a 13" or 15"
agitator. When purchasing a new
agitator, ask for one of the following:
13" - HOOVER part No. 48414057
15" - HOOVER part No. 48414017
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator
following directions in "The belt" section
beginning with Fig. 39.
Discard old agitator.
Continue following the directions in "The
belt" section to reposition belt, new
agitator and bottom plate.
The edge groomers
When to replace
The edge groomers, located on both
sides of the nozzle, should be replaced
when they no longer extend past the
surface of the bottom plate.
What to buy
When purchasing edge groomers, ask for
HOOVER part No. 39511004.
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove bottom plate as described in
"The belt" section (Fig. 39).
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Clearing blockages

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Low suction or pick up may be due to a
blockage in the system. Refer to the
following steps to check for blockages
continuing with each step until the
blockage is found:
1. Check fullness of filter bag; change if
needed.
2. Plug cleaner in and turn ON.
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Check for suction at end of hose
(A).
a. If there is suction, continue with
step 3.
b. If there is no suction, check for
blockage in hose and dirt tube as
follows:
1) Disconnect hose from dirt duct (C)
by reversing procedure for "Attach
hose" on p. 3, Fig. 8 and 9.
2) Clear out hose.
3) Look into (C) and remove blockage.
3. Check connection at hose tube (B);
remove any blockage.
4. Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
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Lift off both old edge groomers and
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slide new edge groomers into
position as shown.
Reposition bottom plate and secure with
4 Phillips head screws.
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A
B
5. Remove bottom plate, belt and agitator
(see "The belt" section).
Look into opening (D) for blockages
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and remove.
6. Remove agitator shield (see Fig. 42)
and remove any loose debris which may
have accumulated under it.

Thermal protector

An internal thermal protector has been
designed into your cleaner to protect it
from overheating.
When the thermal protector activates,
the cleaner will stop running. If this
happens, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the cleaner OFF and
disconnect it from the electrical outlet.
2. Check secondary and final filters for
dirt accumulation.
3. Refer to "Clearing blockages"
section.
4. When cleaner is unplugged and
motor cools for 30 minutes, the
thermal protector automatically resets
and cleaning may continue.
If the thermal protector continues to
activate after following the above steps,
your cleaner may need servicing (see
"Service" section).
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