Maintenance; Troubleshooting - Hoover Central Vacuum Systems Owner's Manual

4. Maintenance

Disconnect cord from electrical outlet
before cleaning filter.
The only maintenance your power unit
canister requires is emptying of the dust
container as required and periodic
cleaning of the filter.
To clean the filter on models S5671,
S5672, S5673 & S5674:
1) Remove the dirt container.
2) Place a plastic grocery bag over the
dacron/cloth filter and around the
cyclonic deflector that surronds the filter.
3) Using the plastic bag as hand pro-
tection from dirt particles, shake the
filter to cause any particles adhering to
the filter to fall into the bag.
4) Replace the dirt container.
To clean the cartridge filter on model
S5675:
1) Remove the dirt container.
2) Unscrew the filter retaining knob,
allowing the filter to slide off its support
bracket.
3) Gently clean the filter with a soft
brush, such as a soft paint brush.
CAUTION: Do not wash. NOTE:
Some discoloration with use is normal.
4) Replace the filter, making sure it is
firmly seated. Replace the retaining
knob and tighten.
5) Replace the dirt container.
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If you have a
problem
If a minor problem develops, it usually
can be remedied quite easily when the
cause is found by using the check list
below.
Problem: Cleaner won't run
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Not firmly plugged in
• Plug in firmly
• No voltage in wall plug
• Check fuse or breaker
• Blown fuse/tripped breaker
• Replace fuse/reset breaker
• Low voltage circuit incorrectly
installed
• Short low voltage terminals at
power unit, if unit starts, there is a
problem with the low volt circuit.
Problem: Suction low
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Filter dirty
• Clean filter
• Obstruction in hose or
cleaning toolls
• Remove obstruction
• System tubing and.or wall
valves incorrectly installed.
• Check for leak and remedy.
* If your unit does not start after resetting
the breaker, check the telephone book
for a HOOVER COMPANY listing; or con-
sult the Yellow Pages of your Telephone
Directory for the nearest location where
approved service and genuine HOOVER
replacement parts may be obtained. For
service under warranty, follow the
instructions in the warranty provided with
this product.
Always identify your cleaner by model
number when requesting information or
ordering replacement parts.