Problem Solving; To Clear Blockages In Hose - Eureka 5740 series Owner's Manual

Problem Solving

To Clear Blockages in Hose

CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the
electrical cord before clearing hose.
Nested
Wands
1. Locate upper hose adapter on the back of the cleaner.
2. Remove nested wands from back of cleaner for easy
access to hose adapter tabs.
3. Press hose adapter tabs together and pull hose adapter
away from cleaner.The hose adapter will unscrew off hose
for easy access to debris if necessary.
4. Check for blockages at cleaner opening and in hose. If no
blockage is found, continue to step 5. If blockage is found,
clear and continue to step 11.
Hose
Adapter
Tabs
5. Locate lower hose adapter on the back of the cleaner.
6. Remove lower hose adapter from rear of cleaner by lifting
up and twisting.
7. Check for blockages in the hose and base hose. Flexing
the hose may help loosen any blockage. If no blockage is
found, continue to step 8. If blockage is found, clear and
continue to step 11.
8. Remove hood from cleaner and check for a blockage in
the brush roll area. Make sure the hose inlet is clear.
9. After the blockage is found and cleared, replace the hood
on the cleaner.
10. Place lower hose adapter back into the base hose.
11. Install the upper hose adapter onto the back of the cleaner,
line it up with the cleaner opening and push it against the
cleaner until both tabs lock into place.
Lower
Hose
Adapter
Base
Hose
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