Hoover Dimension Service Instructions Manual

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Dimension TM Upright

The Dimension" Upright series of cleaners was

first introduced in mid-1994 as replacements for

Legacy models. Fig. 1.

All models were introduced initially with:

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CARPET HEIGHT CLEANING TOOLS

POSITION

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ON/OFF

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TYPE Z

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EXTENSION

WAND

;_ CARPE'f MOTOR

ADJU BELT

AGITATOR

,, Molded, integral handle grips

• On/Off switch on the front of the upper handle

• Two brush agitator (Replaceable Roll Sleeve)

• Extra bag and belt storage on the unit Fig. 2

• One 12v headlight

• Hard bag enclosure

• One speed motor

• Stair cleaning handle

• Four position carpet height adjustment Fig. 3

• Top tool conversion

• Triple stretch hose

• Tool storage on the front of the unit

• One molded extension wand

• Type Z mlcrofiltratlen throw away bags

Some models have a "check bag" indicator on the
outside of the bag door. Fig, 4

The cleaning tool hose attaches to the cleaner
through the top of the hood and CAN stay attached

at all times.

When using cleaning tools, the nozzle control must
be in the #5 cleaning tools position. Fig, 5

Withthe nozzle control inthe number 5 position, a
valve gate in the main body closes and blocks all air
flow from the agitator cavity therefore diverting it to
the hose.

Set on carpet, positions 1-4, the gate valve is
opened allowing air to flow from the agitator cavity
to the motor. Fig, 6

To ensure maximum efficiency in the 4 floor cleaning

positions .b_o_Lb_hose ends must be firmly connected

to the cleaner base and tool rack Fig, 7 or the hose

removed completely and the tool door closed.

Refer to the Hoover Service Manual for repair proce
dures and the Microfiche Parts Catalog - light brown
header - for spare parts.

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS

LEGACY, LEGACY II, DIMENSION

& DIRT FINDER CLEANERS

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Legacy/Legacy II

SWITCH

CONTROL

BUTTON

LOWER

JACKETSUPPORTLOWER

REAR WHEEL

CAM ACTUATOR IPRING

Legacy - Hard Bag

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TOOL RACK

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TOOL DOOR

BPRING

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• MOTOR RETAINER RH

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HANDLE BIJI.B

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, WHEEL 8HAFT

NOZZLE HEIGHT

WHEEL

FRONTWHEEL* AGITATOR.

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Dimension

UPPER i

LOWER
HANDLE

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j THROW AWAY BAG

TOOL DOOR

TOOL DOOR

RPBING HOOD

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.TOOL

IPPF..JROD

MOTOR

RETA)NER-RH

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MOTOR

BULB

HANDLE
LEVER

BAG
HOUBINO --

MAIN
BODY

VALVE
GATE

WHEEl.
SUPPORT

_ AQ.ATOR

Dirt Finder

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- Circuit Board

1

Microphone-

Switch

Battery

Battery
cover

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Note;

Only the components that

distinguish the Dirt Finder
unit from the Dimension
are listed.

I. General

These uprights are lightweight upright vacuums
that feature high performance computer design
motors, double edge cleaning, quick release cord

wraps and top conversion cleaning tools

All models have automatic height adjustment in
that the nozzle is free to float up and down on the
carpet. These models additionally have front
wheel height control to limit the minimum nozzle

height which allows the user to "select the proper
setting for optimum operation on various types of

carpets.

The Legacy and Legacy II models use Type "A"
top-fill disposable bags.

The Dimension/Dirt Finder uses Type "Z" top-fill
disposable bags.

Microfiltration bags are available for both models.

II. Operation

These cleaners operate on a Dirty Air System
principle, i.e., dirty air passes through the motor

area (fan) before reaching the bag.

=o CLEAN AIR

,o DIRTY AIR

As illustrated, air and dirt are sucked through the
molded agitator housing and directed into the
motor area. The fan then propels the air and dirt
up the handle passage and into the throw-away
bag.

The Legacy units are controlled by an on/off switch
located on the side of the unit. (Fig. A)

The Legacy II, Dimension and Dirt Finder units are
controlled by an on/off switch located in the front of

the upper handle. (Fig. B)

ON/OFF _

SWITCH

II

Fig. A

The carpet height adjustment lever has four
settings for carpet cleaning and one for the top too!

conversion.

NOZZLE CONTROL
KNOB _,_

It is important that the unit be in the proper setting
(carpet - for floor cleaning, and cleaning tools -

when using the hose and tools). This will ensure

optimum performance.

The cleaning tool hose attaches to the unit through

the tool door located on the top of the hood. The
air is directed to the hose by adjusting the nozzle

control knob to the cleaning tool position.

The valve gate operates in conjunction with the
height adjustment lever. When the lever is in any
one of the four carpet settings the valve gate is

open. The cam is not contacting the valve gate.