Hoover Vacuum Systems User Manual

Central Vacuum Systems A c c e s s o r i e s

Owner’s Manual

English ➜ pp. 1-11 Français ➜pp. 12-17

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Review this manual before

operating cleaner.

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The HOOVER Central Vacuum System Accessories include a hose,nozzle and tools. For your record s ,please enter model and serial nu m b e rs in the spaces prov i d e d

b e l ow and retain in a safe place. Power Nozzle Pa rt No. Serial No.

(See bottom of power nozzle) A c c e s s o ry kit Model No. (see pack age panel) A t t a ch your sales receipt to this ow n e r ’s manu a l . Verification of purchase date may be

r e q u i r e d .

I n d e x

A s s e m bl i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

H ow to Use

C l e a n e r . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Cleaning tools. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Power nozzles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

If you have a pro bl e m. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0

Clearing bl o ck age s. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0

S e rv i c e . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 0

I m p o rtant Safe g u a rd s . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

M a i n t e n a n c e

L u b r i c a t i o n. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

S t a n d a rd and ‘ Pow e r M A X ’

p ower nozzles

Replacing agitator brush ro l l . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Replacing belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 - 7

Replacing headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

‘ W i n d Tunnel™ power nozzle

Replacing agitator brush ro l l . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Replacing belt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 - 9

Replacing headlight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

U n p a ck i n g . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Nozzle descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

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I m p o rtant Safeguard s !

When using an electrical appliance,basic precautions should alw ays be fo l l ow e d ,

i n cluding the fo l l ow i n g :

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

Wa rn i n g :

• Do not use powered nozzle outdoors .

• Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near ch i l d r e n . Do not allow cleaning system to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.

• Do not allow any objects to be put into wall inlets.

• Keep hair,loose cl o t h i n g ,f i n ge rs ,feet and all parts of body aw ay from openings, rotating agitator and any other moving part s . Do not operate nozzle in bare feet or when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.

• Units with cordless hose use only with Hoover valve type W V.

• The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damage d ,c u t ,or punctured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking,s u ch as cigarettes,m a t ch e s , or hot ashes.

• Do not use to pick up flammable or combu s t i ble liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

• Use extra care when cleaning stairs .

• Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings bl o ck e d :keep free of dust,l i n t ,h a i r,and anything that may reduce air flow.

• Do not pull or carry by cord ,use cord as a handle,close a door on cord or pull c o rd around sharp edges or corners . Do not run appliance over cord . Keep cord aw ay from heated surfaces.

• A lw ays disconnect cord from electrical outlet before connecting or disconnecting hose or motorized nozzle.

• Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugg i n g .

• Disconnect hose from wall inlet and cord from electrical outlet when not in use and b e fore servicing motorized nozzle.

• Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to cord ,p l u g , p ro n g s ,or receptacl e. N ever handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dro p p e d ,d a m age d ,left outdoors ,or dropped into water,take it to Hoover Fa c t o ry Service Center or Au t h o r i zed Hoover Warranty Service Dealer (Depot).

• Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in this ow n e r ’s manu a l . Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company ;o t h e rs may cause h a z a rd s .

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Save these instructions!

1. Unpacking

A . C o rd e d H o s e

(Models S5697, S5701,S5703)

B C o rd e d l e s s H o s e

(Model S5709)

C . Power nozzle

(see descriptions below)

D. C r evice tool E . Dusting brush F. Wall/floor brush G . Furniture nozzle H . Extension wands - some models

have two sets of extension wands:

• metal wands which can remain attached to the power nozzle

• plastic wands which can be used with cleaning tools.

I . H o s e / Tool rack

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Nozzle Descriptions

1 . S t a n d a rd nozzle ( M o d e l S 5 6 9 7 ) 2 . PowerMAX™ nozzle

(Model S5701)

3 . W i n d Tunnel™ nozzle

(Models S5711, S5713)

4 . Furniture guard 5 . Headlight - PowerMAX™ &

Wi n d Tunnel™ nozzles

6 . Belt ch e ck window -

PowerMAX™ nozzle only

Operate cleaner only at vo l t age specified on data plate on bottom of cl e a n e r.

This cleaner is intended for household u s e.

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2. Assembling

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Push the wand/tool latch on the hand grip (A) to the unlock symbol.

Push the hand grip (A) down onto wand so that the button projection (B) fits into the slot. Push the latch to the lock symbol to s e c u re wand.

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2-2

For metal wands, attach second wand or

tool by fitting button projection (D) on one

into spring latch (C) of first wand. Attach nozzle in same manner.

To release, press down on center of latch

and remove tool, nozzle, or wand.

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2-3

For plastic wands, t u rn plastic latch ring on wand until outer slot lines up with inner s l o t .

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Push wand down onto second wand or tool so that button projection fits into slot. Tu rn latch ring to lock into place. Reverse pro c ed u re to remove wand or tool.

Attach corded hose to wall inlet valve

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After attaching wands and nozzle to hose, p ress remote control switch on the hand grip to “OFF.” Open wall inlet valve and push end of hose firmly into opening. Push hose power cord plug )G) into an electrical outlet.

Push plug (F) of nozzle power cord completely into cord receptacle undern e a t h hand grip.

N OT E : B e fore attaching or remov i n g nozzle power cord ,a lw ays disconnect hose power cord (CORDED hose) fro m electrical outlet or disconnect hose fro m

To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance 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.

Unplug hose power cord when finished cl e a n i n g .

electrified inlet valve (CORDLESS hose).

Position nozzle power cord into clips on wands, placing excess cord between nozzle and bottom clip.

Attach cordless hose to electrified wall inlet v a l v e

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After attaching wands and nozzle to hose, p ress remote control switch on the hand grip to “OFF”. Open electrified wall inlet valve and push end of hose and mating pins into opening. Hose is automatically e n e rgized to operate nozzle.

Unplug hose when finished cl e a n i n g .

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