Hoover MPWR 40V User Manual
CORDLESS BACKPACK
USER MANUAL
For use with model CH93619.
IMPORTANT:
ASSEMBLY AND USE. THIS PRODUCT IS
INTENDED FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY.
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE
Welcome.
Thank you for choosing a Hoover® Commercial product.
IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE
Please call 1-888-768-2014 (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm EST) to speak with a customer
service representative; or visit our website at HooverCommercial.com.
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Table of Contents
Safety Instructions 4-5
Product Features 6-7
Getting Started 8
Assembling Wand & Attaching The Tools 8
Harness Ergonomics & Height Adjustment 9
Using Your MPWR
Wearing the MPWR
MPWR
™
40v Battery & Charger 12-13
Maintenance 14
How To Replace The Filter Bag 15
Filters 16-17
Troubleshooting 18
™
40v Cordless Backpack 10
™
40v Backpack Vacuum 11
Warranty 19
Español 21
Français 39
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
IMPORTANT: READ CAREFULLY BEFORE ASSEMBLY AND USE. WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
NEVER EXPOSE YOUR BATTERY PACK, VACUUM CLEANER, OR CHARGER TO WATER,
MOISTURE, OR FLUIDS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO CORROSIVE OR CONDUCTIVE
FLUIDS, OR ALLOW FLUIDS TO FLOW INSIDE THESE ITEMS.
Corrosive or conductive uids, such as salt water, chlorine, certain industrial chemicals, and bleach or bleach containing
products, etc. , can cause a short cir cuit in the bat tery pack . If your bat tery pack is exposed to a cor rosive or conductive uid , do
not at tempt to use or charge the battery pack and immediately perf orm the follow ing steps:
Wear appropriate personal protective equipment, including eye protection and rubber gloves.
Place your exposed battery pack in a large bucket , such as a 5 gallon or similar bucket, and ll th e bucket with r egular tap water.
Do not place more than t wo packs in the bucket.
Loca te the bucket outdoors in an area inaccessible to children and pet s and away from all buildings, gar ages/sheds, st ructure s,
vehicles, and combustible/ammable materials.
Leave the battery pack(s) in the bucket lled wit h tap water and call Cus tomer Ser vice at 1-8 88-768-2 014 for addit ional
instruct ions on the proper disposal of the exposed ba ttery pack(s).
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Fully assemble before operating.
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Do not use the unit, store or charge battery outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not allow charger to get wet.
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The charger is for indoor use only. Be sure to always keep the battery and charger in a dry place.
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Do not allow to be used as a toy. Not intended for use by children age 12 and under. Close supervision is necessar y when used near
children. To avoid injury or damage, keep children away from product, and do not allow children to place ngers or other objects into
any openings.
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Use only as described in this manual. Use only Hoover Commercial’s recommended att achments and products.
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Do not use charger with damaged cord or plug. If appliance or charger is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, call customer service at 1.888.76 8.2014 prior to continuing use.
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Do not pull or c arry charger by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not
place product on cord. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away f rom heated sur faces.
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Do not unplug charger by pulling on cord. To unplug charger, grasp the plug, not the cord.
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Do not handle charger — including charger plug and char ger terminals, or appliance — with wet hands.
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Do not incinerate the charger, battery, or appliance even if it is severely damaged. The batteries can explode in a re.
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Do not put any objec t into ventilation openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and any thing that
may reduce air ow.
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Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body
away fr om openings and moving par ts. Loose clothing, jewelry, or long hair can be caught in internal moving parts.
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Use extra care when cleaning on stairs. To avoid personal injury or damage, and to prevent the cleaner from falling, always place
cleaner at bottom of stairs or on oor. Do not place cleaner on stairs or furniture, as it may result in injury or damage.
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This product includes rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. Do not expose bat teries to high temperatures, as they may catch re and/
or explode.
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Do not expose battery to cr ushing, incineration or similar actions.
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Do not dispose of batter y in a re or trash compactor. See batter y disposal section for directions.
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Do not at tempt to disassemble battery.
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Unplug the charger from the outlet before any routine cleaning or maintenance.
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Leaks f rom batter y cells can occur under extreme conditions. If any liquid gets on the skin wash quickly with soap and water. If any
liquid gets into the eyes, do not rub eyes, immediately ush them with clean water continuously for a minimum of 15 minutes. Seek
medical at tention immediately.
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Recharge only with the charger (Hoover Commercial Part #CH 07150) supplied by Hoover Commercial to recharge. A charger that is
suitable for one t ype of battery pack may cr eate a risk of injury and re when used with another battery pack.
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Use only the battery (Hoover Commercial Par t #CH17360) supplied by Hoover Commer cial. Use of any other battery p acks may
create a risk of injur y and re.
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Do not touch or insert objects into battery pack or charger terminals.
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Do not at tempt to shor t circuit the bat tery or char ger terminals.
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Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or ne wood sandings, or use in areas where they may be
present.
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NEVER vacuum materials that are burning or smoking, such as hot coals, cigaret te butts, matches, or hot ashes etc.
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Do not use withou t Filters and/or Dust Bag in place.
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P revent unintentional starting. Ensure the s witch is in the of f-position before connecting to bat tery pack , picking up or carrying the
appliance. Carr ying the appliance with your nger on the switch or energizing appliance that has the switch on invites accidents.
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A lways remove the bat tery pack from the appliance before making any adjustments, changing accessories, s toring produc t,
cleaning or when not in use. Removing batter y pack will prevent accidental starting that could cause serious personal injury.
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W hen battery pack is in use, keep it away from other metal object s, like paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or other small metal
object s, that can make a connection from one terminal to another. Shor ting the battery terminals together may cause burns or a
re.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be ejected from the b attery; avoid contact. If contact accidentally occurs, ush with water. If
liquid cont acts eyes, additionally seek medical help. Liquid ejected from the batter y may cause irritation or burns.
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Do not use a battery pack or appliance that is damaged or modied. Damaged or modied batteries may exhibit unpredictable
behavior resulting in re, explosion or risk of injur y.
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Do not exp ose batter y pack or appliance to re or excessive temperature. Exposure to re or temperature above 265°F (130°C) may
cause explosion.
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F ollow all charging instructions and do not charge the battery pack or appliance outside of the t emperature r ange specied in the
instructions. Charging improperly or at temperatures out side of the specied range may damage the battery and increase the risk
of re.
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Have ser vicing performed by a qualied repair person using only identical replacement par ts. This will ensure that the safety of the
product is maintained.
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Do not modify or attempt to repair the appliance or the bat tery pack except as indicated in the instructions for use and care.
CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF DAMAGE:
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Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with this product, as they may cause damage.
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Do not expose machine to freezing temperatures.
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Do not use sharp objects to clean out hose as they can cause damage.
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, THE CHARGER HAS
A POLARIZED PLUG (ONE BLADE IS WIDER THAN THE OTHER). THIS PLUG WILL FIT IN A
POLARIZED OUTLET ONLY ONE WAY. IF THE PLUG DOES NOT FIT FULLY IN THE OUTLET,
REVERSE THE PLUG. IF IT STILL DOES NOT FIT, CONTACT A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN TO
INSTALL THE PROPER OUTLET. DO NOT CHANGE THE PLUG IN ANY WAY.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
BATTERY DISPOSAL WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION OR EXPOSURE TO TOXIC
MATERIAL.
CAUTION:
disassemble, heat above manufacturer’s maximum temperature limit (40°C/104°F), or incinerate. Replace battery with Hoover
Commercial Batter y Part #CH17360 only. Use of another bat tery may present a risk of re or explosion. Dispose of used battery
promptly. Keep away from children. Do not disassemble and do not dispose of in re. Do not at tempt to disassemble the battery
or remove any component projecting from the batter y terminals. The battery and charger have no user ser viceable parts. Fire or
injury may result. Prior to disposal, protect exposed terminals with heavy insulating tape to prevent shorting.
LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES:
sound manner. The EPA certied RBRC Battery Recycling Seal on the lithium-ion (Li-ion) batter y indicated Techtronic
Industries, a corporate afliate of Hoover Commercial, is voluntarily participating in an industr y program to collect
and recycle these bat teries at the end of their useful life, when taken out of service in the United States or C anada.
The RBRC program provides a convenient alternative to placing used Li-ion batteries into the trash or the municipal
waste stream, which may be illegal in your area. Please visit ww w.rbrc.org/call2recycle/
for information on Li-ion battery recycling and disposal bans/restrictions in your area.
Hoover Commercial involvement in this program is part of our commitment to preser ving our
environment and conserving our natural resources.
The batter y used in this device may present a risk of re or chemical burn if mistreated. Do not
The batter y must be collected, recycled or disposed of in an environmentally
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Product Features
A
Hose
B
Upper Wand
C
Vacuum Assembly
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Allergen Filter Bag
• Cloth Filter Bag
• HEPA Media Filter
D
Lower Wand
E
Final Filters
•
HEPA Media Filters
•
Hexaguard™ Filters
F
MPWR™40V Li-ion Battery*
G
MPWR™40V Charger*
Tools
Ca rpet Tool Hard Floor Tool
Dusting Brush
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Crevice Tool
*SOL D SEPARAT ELY
PRODUCT FEATURES
A
B
C
D
E
F
F
G
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Assembling Wand & Attaching The Tools
CAUTION:
Align the small silver
1
button on the lower
wand with the small
opening on the upper
wand.
NOT TO BE USED FOR GROOMING A PET. FULLY ASSEMBLE PRODUCT PRIOR TO USE.
Insert lower wand into
2
upper wand until small
button clicks into the
small opening.
Firmly push hose end
3
over the open end of
the upper wand past
the raised ring.
To use the oor tools,
4
loosen the cuff on the
lower wand by twisting
counterclockwise
without removing the
cuff completely. Insert
the oor tool into the
cuff and align the metal
ring with the groove in
the tool. Tighten cuff
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by twisting clockwise.
Harness Ergonomics & Height Adjustment
NOTE: The Harness has been designed and engineered to accommodate a wide range of users
and can be adjusted to t, according to height. The Upper Harness should sit between the shoulder
blades for a comfortable t. The backpack is shipped with the Upper Harness positioned with the
center hole mounted to the middle Height Adjustment Boss.
HARNESS ERGONOMICS & HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
To adjust the Upper
1
Harness,use a Phillips
screwdriver to remove
the screw from the Height
Adjustment Boss.
For taller users move the lowest
height adjustment boss upward.
Setting User Height Adjustment
Setting 1 5’2”≤
Setting 2 5’3”- 5’6”
Setting 3 5’7”-5’10”
Move the Upper Harness
2
and fully tighten screw
into the correct Height
Adjustment Boss.
Slide top height adjustment boss all the way
to bottom
Slide top height adjustment boss to second
lowest setting
Middle adjustment boss should be directly in
the center
For shorter users,
move to the top Height
Adjustment Boss
downward.
Setting 4 5’11”- 6’2”
Setting 5 6’3”>
Slide bottom height adjustment boss to
second highest setting
Slide bottom height adjustment boss all the
way to the top
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Using Your MPWR™ 40v Backpack
NOTE: Do not use vacuum without both lter bag and HEPA lters in place.
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE:
0 °C – 40 °C (32 °F – 104 °F)
Insert hose end rmly into hose
1
inlet.
Position lower rear pad into the
3
small of back so that weight of
machine is resting on the hips,
and not shoulders.
Loosen shoulder straps then
2
lift backpack, sliding both arms
through shoulder straps.
WARNING:
OR SERVICING.
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TO REDU CE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY: REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE CLEANING
Wearing the MPWR™ 40v Backpack Vacuum
NOTE: The ergonomic harness is designed to easily identify the steps for wearing the backpack
correctly.
WEARING THE MPWR
40V BACKPACK VACUUM
™
Tighten waist strap until secure
1
and comfortable. NOTE: Should
you require additional length,
the extension belt can be placed
between belt ends and adjusted
to desired length.
Connect the sternum strap buckle
3
and tighten or loosen as needed.
Pull down on ends of shoulder
2
straps until upper harness touches
shoulder blades. Nearly all weight
of machine should be on hips. You
should be able to easily slide your
nger between each strap and
shoulder. Retighten waist band
if necessary.
Slide sternum straps up or down
4
for adjustment.
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MPWR™ 40v Battery & Charger (Sold Separately)
NOTE: Batteries are shipped in a low charge condition to prevent possible problems. You should
charge them before rst use.
CHARGING AMBIENT TEMPERATURE RANGE:
5 °C – 40 °C (41 °F – 104 °F)
To charge the battery, slide
1
battery into charger. Push
backward until battery clicks into
place and LED Status Indicator
is lit.
When charging, the fully lit LEDs
3
on the battery will indicate charge
level.
Charger LED Status Indicator will
2
turn green when battery is fully
charged. If the charger ashes red
and green, an error has occurred.
Remove and replace battery.
To remove battery, press the
4
release button and slide battery
forward while holding down on
charger base.
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MPWR™ 40v Battery & Charger (Sold Separately)
MPWR
™
40V BATTERY & CHARGER
Insert battery into housing by
1
grasping the integrated handle
and pushing rmly in until battery
locks into place.
To remove battery, grasp the
3
integrated handle while pressing
the handle release. Slide out from
housing by pulling while holding
down release button.
Press orange switch to power up
2
the unit.
I (HUSH): Hush™ mode quiet
cleaning.
II (BOOST): High trafc area
cleaning.
(O) OFF: Turn off by returning
switch to center position.
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Maintenance
Any other servicing should be done by an authorized service representative.
THERMAL PROTECTOR STATEMENT
A thermal protector has been designed into your cleaner to protect it from overheating.
When the thermal protector activates the cleaner it will stop running.
If this happens proceed as follows:
1. Turn cleaner OFF and remove battery pack.
2. Check fullness of bag, change if needed.
3. Inspect the air path for any obstructions. Clear obstructions if present.
4. When battery pack is removed and motor cools for 30 minutes, the thermal protector will
deactivate and cleaning may continue.
If the thermal protector continues to activate after following the above steps, your cleaner
needs servicing.
WARNING:
OR SERV ICING. IF APPLIANCE OR CHARGER IS NOT WORKING AS IT SHOULD, HAS BEEN DROPPED, DAMAGED, LEFT OUTDOORS, OR
DROPPED INTO WATER, CALL CUSTOMER SERVI CE AT 1.888.768.2014 PRIOR TO CONT INUING USE
NOTE: When using the vacuum to pick up very ne dust, such as sawdust or drywall dust, it will be
necessary to replace the bag and clean the lters at more frequent intervals to maintain maximum
suction. Fine dust will clog bag pores and reduce suction, prior to bag becoming full.
Check lter bag. Change, if full.
1
TO REDU CE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY: REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE CLEANING
Check for clogs in nozzle, wand,
2
hose, and bag inlet. Clear any
obstructions.
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How To Replace The Filter Bag
HOW TO REPLACE THE FILTER BAG
WARNING:
OR SERVICING.
Open top cover by
1
unlocking the 3
latches.
TO REDU CE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY: REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE CLEANING
Lift out Filter bag.
2
Insert new bag by
3
aligning the tabs into
the opening in the
cardboard collar.
Replace top cover and
4
secure latches.
REPLACEMENT BAGS
Allergen Filtration Open Mouth Design 10 Pack Part No. AH10231
Allergen Filtration 10 Pack Part No. AH10232
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Filters
WARNING:
OR SERV ICING. DO NOT OPERATE VACUUM WITHOUT BOTH INLET F ILTER AND FINAL FILTERS IN PL ACE.
HEPA MEDIA FINAL FILTER
The nal lters assist in the ltration process to return cleaner air to the room. There are 2 HEPA
Filters, one on each side of the backpack.
Remove lter door
1
by pulling rear tab
forward and rotating
out.
TO REDU CE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY – REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE CL EANING
Pull lter out by the
2
frame. Hand rinse in
cold water under low
pressure. Rinse only
surface facing inside
of machine. Let dry for
24 hours and reposition
into the lter housing.
To replace lter door,
3
align the two forward
facing tabs and rotate
into place. Press rear
tab until door snaps
into place.
IMPORTANT:
EDGE SO A IR CIRCULATES ON BOTH SIDE S OF FILTER. THIS MAY TAKE UP TO 24 HOURS.
REPLACEMENT FILTER
Inspect HEPA Media Final Filter every month, rinsing when necessary. Check for
wear of media and replace if pleats are damaged. Change lter regularly to maintain
maximum performance.
HEPA Media Final Filter 2 Pack Part No. AH40006
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ALLOW FILTER TO DRY COMPLETELY BEFORE REPLACING. DRY FILTER ON
Filters
FILTERS
WARNING:
OR SERV ICING. DO NOT OPERATE VACUUM WITHOUT BOTH INLET F ILTER AND FINAL FILTERS IN PL ACE.
™
HEXAGUARD
CARBON FILTER
The HexaGuard™ Filters are
1
located on the inside of the lter
door. Pull to remove.
ACTIVATED
TO REDU CE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY – REMOVE BATTERY BEFORE CL EANING
INLET FILTER
The inlet lter is located on the inside,
bottom of bag housing and protects
the motor from damage.
If the lter becomes dirty, pull
1
off the grill and lift out the lter.
Hand rinse in cold water under
low pressure. Let lter dry for 24
hours. Reposition dry lter and
snap grill into place.
IMPORTANT:
EDGE SO A IR CIRCULATES ON BOTH SIDE S OF FILTER. THIS MAY TAKE UP TO 24 HOURS.
REPLACEMENT
FILTER
Replace HexaGuard™
Filter yearly for optimum
performance.
Part No. 440009176
LUBRICATION
The motor is equipped with bearings which contain sufcient lubrication for its lifetime.
The addition of lubrication could cause damage. Do not add lubrication to motor.
ALLOW FILTER TO DRY COMPLETELY BEFORE REPLACING. DRY FILTER ON
REPLACEMENT
FILTER
Inspect Inlet Filter every
2 weeks to keep vacuum
running at peak performance.
Part No. 440009175
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