Hoover 53439 Vacuum Cleaner User Manual
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1. Fillinand retain Se ee eee ee The HOOVER commercial upright cleaner you have just purchased is for carpet and rug cleaning The cleaning tool attachments are for floor cleaning and above the floor cleaning Your cleaner is a model sisi ciisnisansdiavni err sucmiece tien pivmcar eee ania en eae eeeaan on and has a Serial MUMDOR iniii il iccevid idee ckesvedsectbe secacctsesedecossctecesaausea sce For your personal records please enter the model number and serial number in the spaces provided above and retain in a safe place The model number and serial number appear on the bottom of the cleaner _ rel Save Index Cleaner Description tisc sinazdwewtraeovecduandcesdwandcerenss 3 Energy Saving Tips sssssssssnnsnnnnnnnnunnnnnnnnnnnnnnn 18 How to Unpack and Assemble Cleaner 3 5 How to Use on Carpet sssssssssssssunsnnnnnnnnennnnnn 5 7 How to Use Cleaning Tools sseeeeeeeees 8 11 Important Safeguards cccseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 2 Lubrication lt i lt cce lt cecccciescavectescadesvesascesicsseessscsssse 17 Maintenance of Commercial Cleaner Authorized Hoover Service ssccceeeeees 17 How to Replace Belt sssssssessseeereeeees 13 14 How to Replace Brushes cssssseeeee 15 16 Emptying the Bag ssssccsesssseeeeeeseseees 12 13 User Check DISC isccctiterincs ccccisccsneesecscrstcasccareceetet 17 The Hoover Company 1970 co impor2. This information has been compiled by the Vacuum Cleaner Manufacturers Associ ation from Governmental and Private Sources concerned with product safety These basic guidelines are for your protection and convenience TO AVOID ELECTRIC SHOCK Never vacuum liquids unless using special equipment Never vacuum carpeting that is damp or wet unless using special equipment Do not store machine outdoors Replace worn or frayed power cord immediately TO AVOID ACCIDENTS Never vacuum live ashes or cigarette butts Never run machine over power cord or place sharp objects on it Never let children use machine as a toy Use extra caution when cleaning on stairs Keep machine on floor not on chairs tables etc When machine is turned on never allow fingers hair or garments to come near intake suction ports or revolving brushes Never leave machine running or cord plugged in when unattended Turn machine off at switch before unplugging from wall outlet When unplugging machine grasp plug not cord Always unplug power cord from wall outlet before servicing machine or attaching accessories Store machine promptly after each use to prevent accidents from trip ping over power cord or machine Use machine and accessories only in manner intended by manufacturer FOR BEST PERFORMANCE Keep your machine and all accessories clean and in good operating condition Change or clean bags and or filters as recommended by manufacturer to
3. remove old belt and place new belt in groove of rug agitator 4 Replace agitator On one end of the agitator roll there is a raised metal plate Make sure that this end is placed in groove on side of cleaner 5 Place belt on pulley Side of belt nearer cleaner should be in line with arrow on bottom of cleaner 6 Replace metal plate Place metal knobs on front end of plate in wire holders Check to see that latches are pushed back and will not be covered by plate Place plate in position and latch securely 14 The brushes When to replace brushes When brushes are worn and bristles do not touch the edge of a card held across the bottom plate they should be replaced Always replace both brushes at the same time to maintain cleaning effectiveness What brushes to buy When purchasing new brushes ask for Hoover Part No 48445001 They are designed to be used with your cleaner How to replace the brushes Disconnect the cleaner from electrical outlet 1 To replace worn brushes remove bottom plate belt and agitator following directions given on preceding pages END PLATE 2 Turn end plates of agitator in 3 Continue turning until one end opposite directions to loosen comes off exposing the end section Then pry out end section exposing the shaft END 4 Gently tap the end of the shaft 5 Pull shaft and end assembly from with hammer to loosen opposite agitator end 15 6 Remove bru
4. 3 To attach the converter to the cleaner first unplug cord Warning Cleaner must not be running when position ing or removing front converter Have cleaner in upright position Grasp handle of cleaner and lean backwards so that bag is flat on the floor and the underside is visible Fig 4 Grasp the converter turn red con Place plastic latches of converter on verter lock away from the hose to metal rim of bottom plate Fig 6 Fig 5 Bring converter up until it covers the To lock in place turn red converter opening Fig 7 lock toward the vinyl hose Fig 8 Raise cleaner to upright position B Select the proper cleaning tool The cleaning tools have many uses Select the tool best suited for the cleaning task from the descriptions below Wall floor brush For walls and very irregular hard surface floors such as brick and slate Fig 1 Furniture nozzle For upholstered fur niture draperies tapestries mattresses clothing automobile interiors and car peted stairs Fig 2 Furniture brush For upholstered fur niture draperies mattresses clothing carved furniture books lamps vene tian blinds baseboards Fig 3 Standard set only Dusting brush For carved furniture table tops books lamps lighting fix tures Venetian blinds baseboards shutters and registers Fig 4 Crevice tool For radiators dresser drawers spaces between kitchen ap pliances Fig 5 Straight and cu
5. density if the cleaner is difficult to push at Normal move the lever to the High position Shag for very long or shag pile carpet Note If the Low setting is used when cleaning normal or shag pile carpet there is an increase in the belt load and pushing effort is greatly increased SPECIAL FEATURES Carrying handle Your cleaner has a convenient carrying handle located underneath the handle bail Edge cleaning This feature improves the cleaning of carpet edges near baseboards and solid furniture Dust and lint tend tocollect along these edges The cleaner bottom plate has been designed with a passage way for dirt to enter the nozzle from the side to increase cleaning ability of edges From the right or left side slowly guide the cleaner paralled to the edge of the carpet Cleaning lightweight flexible rugs Lightweight flexible rugs used on hard surface floors in entrances bathrooms etc should be cleaned by the following method Stand on one end of the rug and move the cleaner toward the other end or edge Before reaching the other end push down on the handle This will lift up the nozzle front of cleaner and will prevent the rug from cling ing to the cleaner Continue to lift up the nozzle so that when you have reached the edge it is completely off the rug Move the cleaner back to start again and lower the nozzle using only forward strokes poe CLEANING TOOL ATTACHMENTS Cleani
6. maintain optimum cleaning efficiency Periodically check revolving brush for build up of lint hair or other foreign material and remove as necessary Adjust or replace cleaning brushes when worn Buy replacement parts from manufacturer s authorized service center Have machine checked periodically by manufacturer s authorized service center Store machine carefully in dry area never outdoors For optimum cleaning performance and safety study and follow your Owner s Manual keep it in a handy and safe place for future reference THE HOOVER COMPANY NORTH CANTON OHIO 44720 R12 77 U7039 41 U7KO1 Litho USA 565 1 1 054
7. Fig 3 HOW TO USE YOUR CLEANER How to operate Operate cleaner only at voltage speci fied on data plate on bottom of cleaner Warning Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces On off switch The ON OFF switch is located on the handle bail To turn the cleaner on and off push button on cleaner han dle bail with toe See nlc tt Ate S AASA An RAIN IN Fah tanmn Anant oa BAIA HARNA BRA AAAA st nAn e aant DANETARA ONTA An IREA 18d poera aiat Upright Operating Handle adjustments The handle has three positions Up right for storage and when using attachments Operating for general operation on carpet and floors Low for reaching under low furniture Adjustment for carpet pile height The cleaning of carpet and rugs takes place at the nozzle This is the opening at the bottom of the cleaner where the agitator is located It is necessary to raise and lower the nozzle for various carpet pile heights The four positions are Low Normal High and Shag Select the proper nozzle adjustment by tilting the cleaner forward and adjusting the lever until it clicks into position For best results the lever is conven iently adjusted by hand Select the adjustment for the carpet pile height according to the chart below Normal for rugs with normal pile height and for removing loose dirt from hard surface floors High for rugs with normal pile height but thicker
8. acement parts may be obtained For service under Warranty follow the instructions in the war ranty provided with this product Always identify your Cleaner by model number when requesting information or ordering replacement parts The model number appears on the bottom of the cleaner If further assistance is needed contact the Hoover Company Customer Rela tions Department North Canton Ohio 44720 216 499 9200 Lubrication The motor is equipped with one ball bearing and one sleeve bear ing The ball bearing should be lubricated but the sleeve bearing should never be lubricated The agitator is equipped with two ball bearings that should be lubricated periodically Ball bearings should be checked annually and lubrication of all ball bearings should be performed by the Hoover Factory Branch Service Center or the Authorized Warranty Service Dealer as listed on the white insert 17 ENERGY SAVING TIPS 1 Empty cleaner bag promptly before overfilled 2 To maintain effective cleaning replace agitator brushes and belt when necessary 3 Turn off cleaner when not in use such as when moving furniture 4 Keep your cleaner operating at peak performance level have inspection and service performed by a Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Service Dealer 18 V C M A VACUUM CLEANER MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION HOOVER AN ASSOCIATION MEMBER Service To The Consumer Since 19 13 Consumer Information
9. e vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instruc tions The use of attachments not recommended by the appliance manu facturer may cause hazards aS en Save these instructions 4i UNPACKING THE CLEANER Unpack the cleaner from the carton and identify the parts shown in Fig 1 Remove and dispose of the cardboard packing 1 1 Upper handle section 2 Lower handle section 3 Cleaner base 4 Cloth bag assembly The cleaner assembled will look like the drawing below HANDLE h neces SPRING HOOKplace we spring ring over hook CORD STORAGE HOOKS to support the Bag wrap cord around cord hooks for storage CLIP HANDLE BAIL Support for handle CLOTH BAG ON OFF SWITCH ON HANDLE BAIL to turn cleaner ON or OFF ADJUSTMENT LEVER push button down with FOR PILE CARPET toe HEIGHT Adjusts the underside of the cleaner nozzle location to the carpet pile height for TT CARRYING HANDLE located underneath cleaning various carpet handle bail piles Four positions oF are LOW NORMAL HIGH and SHAG a O BAG CLIP d r HOOD EG After identifying each part begin assembling HANDLE RELEASE LEVER step on lever to lower handle id operating and low position FURNITURE GUARD prevents cleaner from rubbing aginst furniture HOW TO ASSEMBLE A Attach handle to the cleaner Unscrew nut and remove bolt and plate from handle socket Place bottom secti
10. ility when using the attachments Set the adjustment for pile height to LOW if using the cleaning tools in an area where there are bare floors and use SHAG in carpeted areas After having followed the steps detailed above you are ready to use your clean ing attachments Simply turn the cleaner switch to the ON position and you are ready to clean above the floor and hard to reach areas The handle must be in the upright position for proper effective use of tools 11 Storing attachments For Storage the attachment set will conveniently fit in the storage bag The bag has two slots located near the top for use in hanging Therefore it can be attached to the cleaner or hung conveniently on a hook in the closet To clean attachments To clean the hose wipe off dirt with a cloth damp ened with a liquid detergent Rinse with a damp cloth Cleaning tools may be washed in warm water with a detergent Rinse and let dry before using Available with deluxe set only MAINTENANCE The following sections are concerned with proper maintenance of the HOOVER commercial cleaner Familiarize yourself with these maintenance tasks and keep this owner s manual in a convenient place where you can refer to it when needed Proper use and care of the commercial cleaner will insure continued cleaning effectiveness The bag The cleaner has a durable cloth bag Check the bag from time to time It should be emptied often If the bag is a
11. llowed to overfill the cleaner will not operate effectively How to empty the bag Disconnect the cord from electrical outlet before cleaning or changing parts Unhook bag from handle Slide bag clip to the left and remove bag from rear of cleaner Slide the bag closure clip from the top of the bag 12 a i Empty bag by placing large opening over a paper The bulk of the dirt will fall on the paper Shake bag until clean Replace the bag closure clip and at tach bag to cleaner following the instructions give on page 5 The belt The belt of your HOOVER commercial cleaner controls the speed of the agita tor and it is important for the effective operation of the cleaner The belt is located under the bottom plate of the cleaner and should be checked from time to time to be sure it is in good condition When to replace the belt To check the belt remove the bottom plate see following section If the belt is stretched or cut or if the agitator fails to rotate replace the belt What belt to buy To assure effective operation use only genuine HOOVER belts with your HOOVER commercial cleaner When purchasing a new belt ask for Hoover part No 49258 How to replace the belt Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet 1 Turn cleaner over Remove metal plate on bottom of cleaner by push ing latches toward outside of cleaner 13 2 Release worn belt from pulley 3 Lift out rug agitator
12. ng tools are available at additional cost from Hoover Dealers The clean ing tools allow you to do above the floor cleaning and to clean hard to reach areas Deluxe cleaning set Includes vinyl hose with suction regulator and con verter curved wand straight wand dusting brush furniture nozzle wall floor brush crevice tool and a stor age bag Standard cleaning set Includes vinyl hose with suction regulator and con verter curved wand crevice tool and upholstery brush The cleaner is converted for use with the attachments in a matter of seconds To use the attachments follow the simple steps discussed in this section A Attach the converter B Select the desired tool C Attach the tool D Set the suction regulator E Have cleaner in upright position when using cleaning tools CONNECTOR CONVERTER USING CLEANING TOOLS A Attach converter By using the converter attachment Fig 1 you can channel the suction from the cleaner to the hose and cleaning tools The converter must first be attached to the vinyl hose then the converter is attached to the bottom of the cleaner Follow the steps detailed here for attaching the converter To attach the converter to the vinyl hose insert converter into hose con nector Fig 2 Push connector and converter togeth er and twist The converter is locked into position when the projections on the converter fit into the holes on the hose connec tor Fig
13. on of handle into handle socket lining up small holes toward front of cleaner Cord will run up indentation at base of handle Insert bolt into hole in front of handle Place plate over end of bolt and hole at back of handle The tab at the bot tom of the plate will fit into the han dle and the tabs of the handle bail will fit the cutout areas of the plate Secure with nut Tighten nut with screwdriver B Join upper and lower handles Join upper and lower handles aligning S holes Place cord clip around cord with flat side toward handle of cleaner and holes to the front Insert bolt through washer cord clip and both parts of the handle small holes Secure with nut Pull up slack in cord and tighten nut with screw driver C Attach cloth bag to cleaner The cloth bag is connected at the rear of the cleaner There are two projections at the bottom of the cloth bag assembly To attach cloth bag to the cleaner place the two projections at the bot tom of the cloth bag assembly inside the metal grooved plate You will find the grooved plate extending out from the bottom of the cleaner Fig 1 Just above the opening at the rear of the cleaner is the bag clip Pull the bag clip to the left and fit bag against opening When you release the bag clip it should move to the right and fit completely over the bag lock Fig 2 Attach the bag to the bag spring hook which is located on the top section of the handle
14. rved wands Used to give extra length to your vinyl hose They are ideal to reach ceilings the top of draperies high shelves and cup boards Use the straight and curved wands with any of the above tools Fig 6 Available onl y in deluxe set C Attaching the tools After having chosen the proper tool for your particular task attach it to the end of the vinyl hose The outer plastic ring on the end of the hose has a slot which adjusts Note the slot in the hose grip Turn the outer ring until the slots align Fig 6 Insert the tool so that the button on the tool fits into the slot in the end of the vinyl hose Fig 7 Turn the plastic ring counterclock wise to lock the tool in place Fig 8 For additional length attach one or both wands to the vinyl hose as de scribed above To attach the tools to the other end of the wand press down firmly on the white plastic spring latch Fig 9 Fit the attachment into place and release plastic latch when it fits over button on tool It is now locked in place Available with deluxe set only D Regulating the suction The suction regulator is located on the end of the vinyl hose attached to the cleaner Set the regulator by turning the dial to minimum medi um or maximum suction Fig 10 When using the cleaning tools the adjustment for carpet pile height should be set according to the surface on which the cleaner is standing This will give added stab
15. shes by pulling them from agitator Slide new brushes into channels Push them in as far as possible 7 To reassemble replace shaft and end assembly lining up the locator with the slot in the agitator Press into place Place remaining end sec tion over the shaft end lining up the locator and slot Press into place Screw end plate on and tighten USER CHECK LIST This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was shipped from the factory If a minor problem develops it usually can be remedied quite easily when the cause is identified Accordingly this check list is provided for your convenience Problem Possible cause Possible solution Cleaner 1 Not firmly plugged in Plug unit in firmly won t 2 No voltage in wall plug 2 Check fuse or breaker run 3 Blown fuse tripped breaker 3 Replace fuse reset breaker Cleaner 1 Broken or worn belt 1 Replace belt won t 2 Agitator brushes worn 2 Replace brushes pick up 3 Bag full 3 Empty bag 4 Incorrect carpet adjustment 4 Set carpet adjustment lever for lever setting type carpet being cleaned Cleaner 1 Incorrect carpet adjustment 1 Set carpet adjustment lever for hard lever setting type carpet being cleaned to push If the problem persists check the telephone book for a HOOVER COMPANY listing or consult the white insert accompanying this manual for the nearest location where approved service and genuine HOOVER repl
16. tant safeguards e Read all instructions e Warning Electric shock could occur if used outdoors or on wet surfaces e This cleaner has been equipped with a 3 wire grounding cord in compli ance with electrical codes devised for your safety Use it in a grounded outlet e The use of an extension cord is not recommended If an extension cord is absolutely necessary use only a 3 wire grounding extension cord with a length as short as possible e Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children Do not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run un attended at any time e Keep hands feet loose clothing and hair away from rotating agitator e Don t run cleaner over cord It may damage insulation e Do not use cleaner to pick up matches or live ashes and cigarette butts e Avoid picking up hard sharp objects with the cleaner They may damage the cleaner and the bag e Unplug cleaner when not in use Turn machine off at switch before un plugging e Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner e Empty bag frequently when picking up very fine materials such as powder e Grasp the plug to disconnect from wall outlet to avoid damage to cord plug prongs or receptacle e If cleaner is in disrepair do not attempt to operate e Have repairs made by the qualified personnel at Hoover Factory Service Centers or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealers e Us
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