Electrolux EL8600 Series Assembly / Disassembly Manual Download Page 2

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Note: Before any repair work is performed make sure the unit is unplugged.

Note: Prior to performing any maintenance look at the RPL to become familiar with the
part names and locations.

Before servicing remove on-board tools, hose, and dust cup to allow easier access to ma-
chine.

A. Soleplate & Brushroll Assembly Removal / Installation

• Rotate the three 1/4 Turn Locks to the “Unlock” position to remove soleplate (Picture A.1)

• Remove the brushroll

• Remove 2x T-20 screws under brushroll (Picture A.2)

• Remove 2x T-20 screws towards the back of the base. One is partially hidden by the clear

air tube, so you may need to remove the phillips screw and move it out of the way

(Picture A.3 and A.4)

• Reassemble in reverse order

Picture A.1

Picture A.2

Picture

A.3

Picture

A.4

Summary of Contents for EL8600 Series

Page 1: ...Page 3 Brushroll Motor Drive Assembly Section C Page 4 Front Housing Section D Page 5 Suction Motor Section E Page 6 1 Tools Required Saftey Glasses Clean Pad or Soft Cloth to prevent scratching of plastic parts during repair Phillips Head Screwdriver Flathead Screwdriver Torx 20 Screwdriver Torx 10 Screwdriver ...

Page 3: ...e on left side while facing the unit to release hood clip Picture B 1 Press in on front snaps to disengage from base Picture B 2 While pulling the handle release pedal back lift upwards on the hood until the snap disengages from the right side Picture B 3 Reassemble in reverse order Picture C 1 Picture C 2 Picture C 3 3 ...

Page 4: ... Disconnect the positive and negative terminals from the motor Picture C 2 Remove 1x T 20 screw from the Drive Assembly Picture C 1 Lift the Drive assembly out of base and use flathead screwdriver to disengage the four clips which hold the cover in place Picture C 3 Now belt is accessible for replacement Reassemble in reverse order Picture C 1 Picture C 2 Picture C 3 ...

Page 6: ...move 3x T 20 screws from beneath the HEPA filter Picture E 1 Remove 3x T 20 screws from front of motor housing you will need to tilt the handle back in order to access the screws Picture E 2 Remove the Front Motor Cover to access the motor Reassemble in reverse order Picture E 1 Picture E 2 6 ...