Clearing blockages
Disconnect cleaner from electrical
outlet.
Low suction or pick up may be due
to a blockage in the system. Refer
to the following steps to check for
blockages
continuing with each
step until the blockage is found:
1. Check fullness of dirt cup; empty
if needed.
4-1
Checking under hood
8.
Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
9. Remove hood, belt and agitator
(Figs. 3-13 through 3-15).
Look into opening (C) for blockages
and remove.
10. Replace belt, agitator and hood.
Checking airflow path
2. Plug cleaner in and turn ON.
Check for suction at end of hose (A).
If there is suction
,
continue with
step 3.
3.
Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
Check connection at hose tube (B);
remove any blockage.
A
C
C
4-3
4-2
B
Checking airflow path through
hose inlet tube on back of
cleaner
4.
Turn cleaner OFF and unplug.
5. If blockage can be seen in tube
(C), remove 5 screws using a Phillips
screwdriver.
6. Pull tube from cleaner, remove
blockage.
7. Reposition tube on back of cleaner,
replace 5 screws.
12
4-4
A
If a blockage occurs during
powered hand tool use:
11.
Disconnect powered hand tool
from hose.
Remove bottom plate,
belt guard and turbine as described
in Figs. 3-21, 3-22 and 3-29.
Remove any blockage from turbine
channel (A).
Replace belt turbine, brush roll, belt
guard and bottom plate.
Full One Year
Warranty
(Domestic Use)
Your HOOVER® appliance is warranted
in normal household use, in accordance
with the Owner’s Manual against original
defects in material and workmanship for
a period of one full year from date of
purchase. This warranty provides, at no
cost to you, all labor and parts to place
this appliance in correct operating con-
dition during the warranted period. This
warranty applies when the appliance is
purchased in the United States including
its territories and possessions, or in
Canada or from a U. S. Military
Exchange. Appliances purchased else-
where are covered by a limited one year
warranty which covers the cost of parts
only. This warranty does not apply if the
appliance is used in a commercial or
rental application.
This warranty only applies when the
product is in use in the country or territo-
ry in which it is purchased.
Warranty service can only be obtained
by presenting the appliance to one of
the following authorized warranty service
outlets. Proof of purchase will be
required before service is rendered.
1. Hoover Sales and Service Centers.
2. Hoover Authorized Warranty
Service Dealers (Depots).
For an automated referral of autho-
rized service outlets in the U.S.A.,
phone 1-800-944-9200 OR
visit Hoover on-line at hoover.com
This warranty does not cover pick up,
delivery, or house calls; however, if you
mail your appliance to a Hoover Sales
and Service Center for warranty service,
transportation will be paid one way.
While this warranty gives you specific
legal rights, you may also have other
rights which vary from state to state.
If further assistance is needed, or if
there are questions concerning this war-
ranty or the availability of warranty ser-
vice outlets, phone the Hoover
Consumer Response Center,
1-330-499-9499.
In Canada, contact Hoover Canada,
Burlington, Ontario L7R 4A8,
1-800-263-6376.
