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CAUTION—Wood Floors, Soft (Vinyl, Asphalt Tile, etc.) Floor
Surfaces and Polished Floor Finishes
Use floor and floor finish manufacturer’s recommended methods of
cleaning. The metal strip on the base of the cleaner could be damaged
if used on concrete or abrasive surfaces, and, therefore, cause damage
to wood floors, soft (vinyl, asphalt tile, etc.) floor surfaces and polished
floor finishes. The roller brush may also scuff very soft finishes. Do not
operate the unit while in the upright and locked position. Do not let the
unit run while in any one stationary position for any period of time. Keep
the unit moving while in operation.
To Replace Filter Dust Bag
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
BAG REMOVAL:
fig. 7
Unzip outer bag completely.
fig. 8
Pull bag cardboard collar to release bag from connector.
BAG INSTALLATION:
fig. 9
Hook bottom of bag collar opening under lip "B" of connector
assembly. Pull up on bag collar and snap over lip "A" of
connector.
fig. 10 Press on edges of bag collar to insure bag is completely
installed.
IMPORTANT: Check to make sure bag collar is behind lips "A" and "B".
If it is not, dust will leak into outer bag. When filter bag is in place,
close outer bag with zipper fastener.
How to Replace a Worn Belt
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
fig. 11 Remove the replacement belt from the storage channel.
fig. 12 Remove the door by removing the hold down screw located on
side of power head.
fig. 13 Slide the door forward by prying open with a screwdriver or
coin.
fig. 14 Remove the belt from the motor drive shaft and brush roll
pulley.
fig. 15 Loop the new belt over the motor drive shaft. Place the
opposite end of the belt on the brush roll pulley. Rotate the
brush roll three (3) complete revolutions to ensure that no part
of the belt is overhanging the end of the motor drive shaft.
fig. 13 Replace the door by sliding it into the groove at the bottom of
the housing.
fig. 12 Replace the hold down screw and tighten.
To Adjust or Replace Brush
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
fig. 16 To determine if the brush is worn, place a firm straight edge
across the nozzle opening. If brush bristles do not extend
beyond baseplate, brush should be adjusted.
fig. 17 Remove the baseplate by removing 5 screws.
fig. 18 Remove the belt and brush roll from the housing.
fig. 19 Rotate both bearing assemblies at ends of brush roll to show
"OLD" and replace in the holding channels in the housing.
NOTE: The bearing assembly setting marked “OLD” has a smooth side
on the end card. The one marked “NEW” has a notched side on the end
card. When rotating bearings, make sure both bearing assembly
settings are the same and face up when replacing the brush roll.
fig. 16 Reassemble the belt and the baseplate and check bristle height
above baseplate at each end of brush.
If a previous adjustment has already been made and bristle height does
not extend above baseplate, a new brush assembly should be ordered.
IMPORTANT: Unless the brush is worn as indicated above, both
bearings must be in the “NEW” position. When rotating, both
bearings must be in the “OLD” position. Unmatched settings will
cause damage to your machine.
Using An Oreck Fresh Air
®
Tab
fig. 20 Your ORECK XL vacuum cleaner has a special Oreck Fresh
Air
®
tab pocket. This pocket is located inside the outer bag in
the area where the disposable paper bag attaches to the intake
tube. Insert tablet in pocket if desired.
Stuffing or Blockage
IMPORTANT: On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occur inside the
the intake tube and the lower tube assembly. This is due to excessive fuzz
and loose cuttings in the carpet. Stuffing could occur for the first few
cleanings until all the loose material is removed. Due to the high efficiency
of the cleaner, many older carpets will cause stuffing when the cleaner is
first used on them. If your vacuum cleaner does not pick up properly, or
makes unusual noise and the outer bag does not fluff up or balloon open,
follow these steps:
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
fig. 21 Check for blockage at the mouth of the intake opening. If there
is blockage, remove it with long-nose pliers, a screwdriver or
coat hanger. If you can not reach the blockage, remove
(fig. 22).
fig. 23 If the blockage is not at the base, remove lower tube. Unhook
retainer spring, releasing bottom of bag.
fig. 24 Twist lower collar counterclockwise to slide up. Pull tube out of
base.
fig. 25 Check for blockage. If blockage is in the tube, remove with a
coat hanger.
fig. 26 If tube is not blocked, look into fan housing. Remove debris
with long-nose pliers, a screwdriver or coat hanger.
fig. 24 To reassemble, check O-ring on tube, and replace if damaged.
Vacuum will not operate properly without the tube O-ring. Slide
O-ring to approximately 2" from base of tube. Replace tube by
first lining up slot at base of tube with inner tab inside fan
housing. Then reinsert tube and push down until the tube is
seated. Make sure O-ring is in place against fan housing
opening. Replace and tighten collar until collar locking tabs are
locked in place.
fig. 27 Make sure collar is not cross threaded on housing. Reattach
bag spring
(fig. 23).
fig. 28 Many times blockage occurs due to a full dust bag causing dirt
to back down the air flow system. When that happens, the
blockage will be at the top of the system, starting in the area
where the dust bag connects to the connector assembly.
NOTE: If the above actions do not correct the problem, contact an
Oreck authorized service center or call the customer service center.
US: 1-800-336-0433
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break
down, grounding provides a safe path of least resistance for electrical
current, reducing the risk of electric shock. The cord for this appliance
has an equipment-grounding
conductor and a grounding plug. It
must only be plugged into an
electrical outlet that is properly
installed and grounded in accor-
dance with all local codes and
ordinances.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electrical shock. Check with a qualified electrician
or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
grounded. If not, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit. It has a
grounding plug similar to the example shown. Make sure the appliance
is connected to an outlet with the same configuration as the plug. No
adapter should be used with this appliance.
Grounding Pin
Grounded Outlet
