Brush Roll (Chrome Steel); Brush Roll (Anodized Aluminum) - Sanitaire 800 Series Owner's Manual

How To Replace Worn Brush Strips
(chromed steel brush roll)
New brush strips 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 B C
1. Remove rubber end cap cover from one end (A).
2. Unscrew locknut (B).
3. Remove end cap (sleeve bearing brush roll assembly
includes a shaft washer, not pictured) (C).
4. Remove bearing retainer (D).
5. Push shaft through opposite end (E).
6. Pull out worn brush strip with pliers (F).
D
TO RE-ASSEMBLE
1. Slide in new brush strip of same length (rounded end
first). Fit track on either side of brush strip into brush roll
slot (F).
Replace second brush strip from opposite end of brush
roll.
2. Replace shaft (E).
3. Align indentation on bearing retainer with brush strip on
both ends of brush roll (D).
(replace shaft washer on sleeve bearing assembly)
4. Position end cap with flat sides of center hole over flat sides
of threaded shaft (C).
5. Tighten locknut (B).
6. Align holes and secure rubber end cap cover flat side
against end cap (A).
When properly assembled, the brush roll should rotate freely
between the two end caps. Check the condition of the belt;
change if necessary. Replace the brush roll, belt, and bottom
plate (see How To Replace A Worn Belt).
Ask for GENUINE EUREKA replacement brush strip.
12 inch No. 52282; 16 inch No. 52246-1
F
E
D
How To Replace Worn Brush Strips
(anodized aluminum spiral)
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.
1. Remove rubber end cap cover from one end (A).
2. Unscrew locknut (B).
3. Remove end cap (C).
4. Press down on the brush strip and push out. Slide in new
brush strip of same length, clip first, until clip locks into
place (D). Replace second strip from opposite end. (double
bristle brush roll requires two sets of brush strips.)
A B
NOTE: Some models have two rows of bristles.
TO RE-ASSEMBLE
1. Position end cap so flat side of center hole is over flat side
of threaded shaft (C).
2. Tighten locknut (B).
3. Align holes and secure rubber end cap cover (flat side
against end cap) (A).
When properly assembled, the brush roll should rotate freely
between the two end caps. Check the condition of the belt;
change if necessary. Replace the brush roll, belt, and bottom
plate (see How To Replace A Worn Belt).
Ask for Genuine Eureka replacement brush strip.
12 inch–No. 52140; 16 inch–No. 52264
Order two sets for double bristle brush rolls.
C D
CLIP
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