H-P Products Electric Powerhead Electroglide Owner's Manual

ELECTROGLIDE

™

ELECTRIC POWERHEAD

OWNER’S MANUAL

Review this manual before operating your

Electroglide Electric Powerhead

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Subject Page

Safety Instructions 3

Parts and Features 4

Assembling Vacuum System 5

General Operation 6

Electroglide Attachments

Handle Attachments 6
Wand Assembly Attachments 6

Performance Features

Edge Cleaner 7
Overload Protector 7
Suction Control 7

Maintenance and Care

Light Bulb Replacement 8
Cleaning the Brush Assembly 8
Belt Removal and Replacement 9-11
Brush Replacement 11

Replacement Parts 12-13

Limited Warranty 14

Service Information 15

©Copyright 2000 H-P Products, Inc.

2 ELECTROGLIDE

WARNING

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

ELECTROGLIDE 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this vacuum system.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions

should always be followed, including the following:

· Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may
reduce airflow.

· Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.

· Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking, such as
cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

· Turn off all controls before
unplugging.

· Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.

· Do not pick up flammable or
combustible liquids such as
gasoline or use it in any areas
where they may be present.

· The hose contains electrical wires.
Do not use if damaged, cut or
punctured. Avoid picking up
sharp objects.

· Always turn off this appliance
before connecting or discon­necting either hose or motorized

nozzle.

· Unplug and disconnect power
before servicing.

· Do not use on wet surfaces.

· Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.

· Use only as directed in this
manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.

· Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working

as it should, has been dropped,

damaged or exposed to water,

return it to a service center.

· Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp
objects or corners. Do not run
appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.

· Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp the plug, not
the cord.

· Do not handle system or appliance
with wet hands.

· Do not put any object into
openings.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Intended for Household Use Only

4 ELECTROGLIDE

It is important to know your Electroglide parts and features to assure
its proper and safe use. Review these before using your Electroglide.

WARNING

Always unplug the Electroglide before cleaning the brush area as brush

may suddenly restart. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.

PARTS AND FEATURES

Cord Holder

Wand Swivel

Edge Cleaner
(Not Shown)

Overload Protector
(Reset Button)

Handle
Release
Pedal

Light Cover

Wand Easy
Release Pedal

Pile Height Indicator

Pile Height Pedal

Headlight

Power Cord

Upper
Wand

Cord and
Cord Holder

Belt

ELECTROGLIDE
Model/Serial Numbers
(On Bottom)

ELECTROGLIDE 5

Before assembling your Electroglide Electric Powerhead,

be sure you have all parts shown in PARTS AND FEATURES.

1. Connect the upper and lower wand
sections. (The wand swivel is located
on the lower wand.)

2. Slide the upper and lower wands together
until the wand button snaps into place.
Turn wand button to the slotted area of
the wand swivel. (The swivel allows
you to turn the handle to the left side to
reach farther under low furniture.)

3. Insert the wand assembly into the wand
socket located on the neck of the
electric powerhead. The lower wand
button lock will prevent the wand
assembly from detaching from the
Electroglide while in use.

4. Plug the power cord from the wand
assembly into the receptacle at the top
of the upper wand. DO NOT FORCE.

5. Secure the electric cord into the cord
holder on the wand swivel.

6. Insert the hose handle into the wand
assembly. Insert the hose wall adapter
into the vacuum inlet valve. Plug the
120V power cord into the nearest

electrical outlet.

To remove wands, disconnect the power cord
and step on the wand release pedal, then pull
up on the wands.

WARNING

Do not plug into electrical supply until assembly is complete.

Failure to do so could result in electrical shock or injury.

ASSEMBLING VACUUM SYSTEM

Handle
Button

Hose
Handle

Wand Easy
Release Pedal

Wand
Button

Lower
Wand

Cord
Holder

Upper
Wand

Button
Lock

Wand
Swivel

Power
Cord

Plug
Holder

Suction
Control

6 ELECTROGLIDE

GENERAL OPERATION

Hose Handle Attachments

If the Electroglide is attached, turn cleaner OFF before removing hose
handle from wands.

1. Press lock button, then pull toremove handle from wand.

2. Slide attachments firmly on handle as needed.

Wand Assembly Attachments

To remove wands from the Electroglide
Powerhead, lock wands in straight up
position.

1. Press easy release pedal with foot and
pull the wands straight up out of the
Electroglide Powerhead. The Electro­glide plug and cord do not have to be
removed to use attachments on the
wands.

2. Put attachments on wands as needed.

ELECTROGLIDE ATTACHMENTS

The Electroglide is controlled by
pressing the three-position on/off
power control switch located on
the hose handle. The headlight
will operate when the Electroglide
is turned on.

The powerhead has a height
adjustment pedal for various
carpet heights. Use the low setting
for short napped carpets, and the
high setting for plush carpets.

Pile Height
Indicator

Pile Height
Pedal

Handle Release
Pedal

Wand Easy
Release Pedal

Caution: Do not attach or remove handle or wands while cleaner is

ON. This could cause sparking and damage the electrical contacts.

Handle
Release Pedal

ELECTROGLIDE 7

Edge Cleaner

Active brush edge cleaners are on
both sides of the Electroglide.
Therefore, guide either side of the
Electroglide along baseboards or
next to furniture to help remove
dirt trapped at carpet edges.

Overload Protector

The Electroglide has built-in
protection against motor and belt
damage should the brush jam. If
the brush slows down or stops, the
overload protector button pops up
and shuts off the Electroglide
automatically, while the power unit
motor continues to run. To reset
the system, just push in the over­load protector button.

Suction Control

The suction control allows you to
easily change the vacuum suction
for different fabric and carpet
weights. Opening the control
decreases suction for drapes and
lightweight rugs, while closing the
control increases suction for
upholsteries and carpets.

Handle Release Pedal

The handle release pedal allows
you to lower the wand and handle
for extended and easier reach
under furniture.

PERFORMANCE FEATURES

Decrease
Suction

Increase
Suction

Light Bulb Replacemnent

1. Disconnect cleaner from
electrical outlet.

2. Remove light cover by pressing
in and lifting both sides of
cover as shown.

WARNING

Always unplug electrical cord and vacuum hose before

servicing and maintaining the Electroglide Electric

Powerhead. Failure to do so could result in electrical shock

or personal injury from cleaner suddenly starting. Always

follow all safety precautions specified when caring

for your Electroglide.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

3. Push in and turn bulb counter
clockwise to remove.

4. Replacement bulb must not be
higher than 15 watts
(Part #7967).

5. Close light cover until it snaps
in place.

Brush Cleaning

Check the brush roll and brush support areas frequently in order to
maintain optimum efficiency. If hair, string, thread, carpet fiber or lint
becomes wound around the brush roll, remove by unwinding them by
hand or carefully cutting with scissors. If buildup becomes excessive,
disconnect the Electroglide Powerhead from the wand assembly and
follow the Brush Replacement steps on Page 11. Instructions can also
be found under the light cover.

8 ELECTROGLIDE

Push In
And Turn

Base

Brush
Support

Tab

ELECTROGLIDE 9

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

To remove belt:

1. Remove light cover and light
bulb as shown on Page 8.

2. Unscrew the Electroglide
Powerhead cover screws.

Belt Removal and Replacement

The belt should also be checked periodically to be sure it is in good
condition. It should be replaced if it is stretched, cracked or broken. If
the belt needs replaced, use only Electroglide Belt # 7960.

3. Turn Electroglide Powerhead
over. To remove cover, insert
screwdriver at cover tabs on both
sides and twist to release tabs.

4. Turn Electroglide Powerhead
right side up. Press handle
release pedal and lower the
swivel. Tilt cover forward from
back until front snaps free.

5. Carefully insert and twist
screwdriver at each brush
support to free brush from
base.

Easy
Release

10 ELECTROGLIDE

Belt Removal (continued)

6. Remove worn belt.

7. Slide brush supports off to
check and clean brush support
areas.

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

To replace belt:

1. Slide washers and brush
supports onto brush assembly.

2. Install new belt over motor
drive, then over brush sprocket.

3. Snap brush supports into place
on base. Be sure brush supports
are not upside-down.

4. Line up front of cover and base.
Rest cover on front edge of
base as shown.

Brush
Support

Brush

Motor
Drive

Brush Sprocket

Cover

Base

ELECTROGLIDE 11

MAINTENANCE AND CARE

Belt Replacement (continued)

5. Tilt cover to back. Press cover
firmly until side tabs snap into
place. Replace cover screws,
light bulb and light cover.

Brush Replacement

1. Remove the Electroglide
Powerhead cover, belt and
brush assembly.

2. Remove brush supports,
washers, screws, end brush,
and brush sprocket pieces from
ends of brush assembly.

3. Reassemble brush assembly as
shown below.

4. Replace belt, brush assembly,
Electroglide Powerhead cover,
light bulb and light cover.

Replace brushes when the brushes
are worn to the level of the base
support bars.

Base Support Bars

Brush

Support

Washer

Brush

Sprocket

Flange

Brush

Sprocket

End

Brush

Washer

Brush

Support

Screw

Screw

Brushes

Brush Dowel

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ELECTROGLIDE

REPLACEMENT PARTS

ELECTROGLIDE 13

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REPLACEMENT PARTS

Illus.

No.

1
3
4

5

6
7
8

9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18

19

20
21
22

23
24
25
26

Part

No.

7922
7923
7972

7925

7926
7927
7967

7965
7929
7930
7931
7932
7933
7934
7935
7936
7937

7938

7939
7940
7941

7942
7943
7944
7945

Part

Description

Wand (Upper)
Wand (Lower)
Cover, Power
Head
Screw
8-18 x 1-7/8 (2)
Nozzle Housing
Bumper
Bulb, Light
(15 Watt)
Socket, Bulb
Swivel
Swivel Seal (2)
Pad, Foot Pedal
Indicator Lever
Indicator Cam
Indicator Block
Spring Assist
Brush Assembly
Washer, Metal
(12 x 1/2) (2)
Bearing & Hous­ing Assembly (2)
(includes Illus. 18)
Lifter
Handle Release
Overload
Protector
Wire Connector
Roller, Rear (2)
Rear Axel (2)
Base

Illus.

No.

27

28
29
30
31
32
33

34
35
36

37
40

41
42
43
44

45

46
51
53
55

Part

No.

7946

7947
7948
7949
7950
7951
7952

7953
7954
7955

7928
7958

7959
7960
7961
7962

7963

7964
7973
7969
7968

Part

Description

Front Axel Assem­bly
Swivel Cap
Washer Thrust
Washer
Catch Indexing
Ratchet Catch
Screw Type 25
#6 Pan (2)
End Brush Tufted
Brush Sprocket
Brush Sprocket
Flange
Easy Release Pedal
Screw
8-18 x 5/8 (2)
Motor Bridge
Belt, Cogged
Motor
Motor Adjustment
Spring
Lens, Height
Adjustment
Button, Extention
Seal, Overload
Cover, Plug
Lens, Light

14 ELECTROGLIDE

LIMITED WARRANTY

H-P PRODUCTS, INC. warr ants that the Electroglide Electric Powerhead,
when used for household purposes, pursuant to Seller’s instructions, will
be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of one year
from the date of the initial consumer purchase. H-P PRODUCTS, INC.
warrants that the Electroglide Electric Powerhead, when used in a com­mercial application, pursuant to Seller’s instructions, will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship for a period of ninety (90) days from
the date of the initial sale by H-P PRODUCTS, INC. This warranty is
limited to the replacement of defective parts and any costs of shipping
shall be incurred by the purchaser. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE
AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER W ARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED,
OR STATUTORY, AND H-P PRODUCTS, INC. SPECIFICALLY DIS­CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDEN­TAL DAMA GES, AND LIMITS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER­CHANTABILITY TO THE PERIOD OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS
EXPRESS WARRANTY.

WARNING:

ELECTRIC SHOCK

COULD OCCUR IF USED

ON WET SURFACES

ELECTROGLIDE 15

H-P PRODUCTS, INC.

512 W. GORGAS STREET

LOUISVILLE, OHIO 44641

SERVICE INFORMATION

The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance.
If additional service or repairs are required, please call 1-800-822-8356
for your nearest authorized service dealer.

H-P Products, Inc.

512 W. Gorgas Street

Louisville, Ohio 44641-0912

HVS-968-NL 02/02

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