Replacing Edge Groomers - Hoover 53425 Owner's Manual

replacement
When to replace
The edge groomers, located on both
sides of the front of the cleaner, 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.

Replacing edge groomers

Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Remove bottom plate as described in
Lift off both old edge groomers and slide
new edge groomers into position as
Reposition bottom plate and secure with
4 Phillips head screws (Fig 3-14).
If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.
Possible cause
Possible solution
Not firmly plugged in
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Plug unif in firmly
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No voltage in wall plug
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Check fuse or breaker
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Blown fuse/tripped breaker
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Replace fuse/reset breaker
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Lubrication - I -
The motor is equipped with bearings
which contain sufficient lubrication for
the life of the motor. The addition of
lubricant could cause damage. Do-not
add lubricant to motor bearings.
The agitator is equipped with two bail
bearings that should be lubricated
periodically by a Hoover factory
Service Center or an Authoriied Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).
Cleaning Effective-
ness Per Amp Rating
This is ti an Amp rating. Amps do
amount of electricity used. Cleaning
Effectiveness Per Amp is determined by
dividing this model's Cleaning Effective-
i t s A m p s .
*Cleaning Effectiveness is the percent
value obtained from dividing:
(a) the geometric mean of the amount
of embedded carpet dirt removed in
testing under ASTM Test Method
(b) the value 29 (the geometric mean of
the midpoints of the % dirt pickup
scales selected by Hoover as a
reference for its rating system).
Possible cause
Possible so&ion
Broken or worn belt
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Replace belt
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Brush roll brushes worn
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Replace brush roll
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Filter bag full
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Change filter bag
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Incorrect carpet height setting
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Move carpet height control to type of
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carpet being cleaned
Hose end not secure in tool rack
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Push hose end firmly into "cup* in
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tool rack
Possible cause
Possible solution
Hose clogged
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Clear blockage (see "Clearing
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blockages section)
Incorrect setting
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Move carpet height control to
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"Cleaning Tools *
Service
To obtain approved HOOVER service
and genuine HOOVER parts, locate
the nearest Hoover Factory Service
Center or Authorized Hoover
Warranty Service Dealer (Depot) by:
checking the Yellow Pages
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under "Vacuum Cleaners -
Household" OR -
checking the list of Fact&y
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Service Centers provided
with this cleaner OR -
calling l-900-944-9200 for an
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automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations
(U.S. only) OR .-
checking-the Service section of
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The Hoover Company on-line at
Do not send your cleaner to The Hoover
Company in North Canton for service,
this will only result in delay.
If further assistance is needed, contact
The Hoover Company Consumer
Response Center, North Canton,
Ohio 44720. Phone: 330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
Phone: l-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the
complete model number when
requesting information or ordering parts.
(The model number appears
on the bottom of the cleaner.)
Possible cause
Possible solution
Incorrect carpet height setting
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Move carpet height control to a
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higher setting
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