Picking Up Spills; If You Have A Problem; Lubrication; Service - Hoover SteamVac Commercial Spotter/Carpet Cleaner Operating Instructions Manual

Picking up spills

The HOOVER 'SteamVac' spotter/carpet
cleaner may be used to pick up small
liquid spills (1 gallon or less, never to
exceed 1/4 inch in depth) on carpet.
Place floor nozzle with brushes turned
OFF in front of the spill. Pull the nozzle
very slowly over the spill initially with
suction only. Repeat with spray and suc-
tion. Although no cleaning solution can
completely remove all spots, they can be
treated by following the instructions pro-
vided by the manufacturer of the carpet
being cleaned.
Do not use the cleaner to pick up
flammable or combustible liquids or
chemicals.
When finished cleaning, follow "After
cleaning" instructions.
Storage
Before storing:
• Empty solution tank and rinse thor-
oughly with clean water.
•Replace empty solution tank and
turn cleaner ON. Squeeze trigger and
push cleaner forward and back several
times to expel any solution remaining in
the cleaner's system. (Do not use clean-
er on wood floors.)
• Empty recovery tank and rinse thor-
oughly with clean water.
Allow brushes and underside of clean-
er to air dry thoroughly before storing
cleaner on a carpeted or wood sur-
face.
Do not store cleaner with a full solu-
tion tank in place.
3. If you have a
problem
If a minor problem occurs, it usually
can be solved quite easily when the
cause is found by using the check list
below.
Problem: Machine 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
Problem: Suction low
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Recovery tank lid not on
correctly.
• Make sure lid is on securely.
• Recovery tank full/automatic
shut off engaged.
• Remove and empty recovery
tank.
Problem: Clean solution won't
dispense
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Solution tank not firmly in place.
• Make sure tank is securely locked
in position.
• Solution tank empty.
• Refill tank according to instructions
for surface being cleaned.
• Recovery tank lid not on
correctly.
• Make sure lid is firmly in place.
Problem: Brushes/brush indicator
won't rotate during floor cleaning
Possible cause
Possible solution
• Indicator screen dirty.
• Remove clear cover over indicator
and clean screen. Replace cover
• Speed selector on OFF.
• Move speed selector to LO or HI.

Service

To obtain approved HOOVER ser-
vice and genuine HOOVER parts,
locate the nearest Hoover Factory
Service Center or Authorized
Hoover Warranty Commercial Ser-
vice Distributor by:
• checking the Yellow Pages
under "Vacuum Cleaners -
Industrial & Commercial" OR -
• checking the list of Factory
Service Centers provided with
this cleaner OR -
• calling 1-800-944-9200 for an
automated referral of authorized
service outlet locations
(U.S. only).
Please do not send your cleaner to
The Hoover Company in North Can-
ton for service, this will only result in
delay.
If further assistance is needed, con-
tact The Hoover Company Con-
sumer Response Center, North Can-
ton, Ohio 44720 Phone:
1-330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8, Phone:
1-800-263-6376.
Always identify your cleaner by the
complete model number when
requesting information or ordering
parts. (The model number appears
on the back of the cleaner handle.)

Lubrication

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.
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