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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

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Pre-Motor 

Filter

Pre-Motor Filter

Check the pre-motor filter each time the dust cup is emptied. 

Clean or replace as needed.

To Clean Pre-Motor Filter

1.  Remove  filter  centered  in  the  bottom  of  the  dust  cup 

compartment.

2.  Shake filter to remove excess dust. If necessary, the filter 

can  be  cleaned  by  vacuuming  with  another  cleaner  or 

washing with mild detergent.

3.  Reinstall filter after completely dry.

Use replacement pre-motor filter, Part No. 71480.

Filter Door Latch

True HEPA Cartridge 

Latch

Models  equipped  with  Cartridge  Filter

  (

Only 

cartridge style filters can be used with these models.)
Check the True HEPA filter each time dust cup is emptied. 

Replace twice a year or as needed.

To remove True HEPA 

cartridge

 filter

1.  Push down on filter door latch and pull door away from 

cleaner.

2.   Push down on HEPA cartridge latch and remove filter.

To replace True HEPA 

cartridge

 filter

1.   Place  bottom  tabs  of  filter  cartridge  into  slots.  Rotate 

filter toward cleaner, press firmly against cleaner to latch. 

Make sure True HEPA cartridge latch is secured on 

both sides.

2.  Replace filter door by placing tabs of door into slots on 

cleaner. Rotate door up and against cleaner until it locks 

into place.

NOTE:  To have the benefit of a sealed True HEPA system, 

you must use one of the True HEPA 

cartridge

 filter 

systems.

Use replacement True HEPA filter, HF5.

PERIODIC MAINTENANCE

How To Change Light Bulb

 

(Only for models with 

a headlight)

NOTE:  Turn  off  the  power  switch  and  disconnect  the 

electrical cord before changing light bulb.

1.   Lower handle. Remove the screw from lens cover.

2.   Pull lens cover from cleaner.

3.   Pull old light bulb out of socket.

4.   Push new light bulb into socket.

5.   Replace lens cover.

6.   Secure with screw.

Use replacement light bulb,

Part No. 57940-2.

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How To Clean Filters

1.  Remove from cleaner.

2.  To  remove  debris,  tap  filter  against  waste  container  or 

brush off. You may also vacuum the filter using a different 

cleaner. If filter needs further cleaning, wash under warm  

runninig water.

3. 

When all parts are completely dry

,  follow the above 

steps in reverse to reassemble.

NOTE: Do not put any parts in a dishwasher.

NOTE:  Your washable filter may need to be replaced if 

cleaning it does not restore cleaning performance.

Summary of Contents for SC5800 Series

Page 1: ... also important to keep your receipt as proof of date of purchase Commercial Vacuum Cleaner OWNER S GUIDE SC5800 Series For location of nearest Sanitaire Eureka Warranty Station or service information call 1 800 800 8975 Index Important Information 2 4 Warranty 4 Quick Reference 5 Use 6 7 Accessories 7 Dust Cup Filter 8 HEPA Filter 9 Brush Roll 10 Brush Roll Belt 10 How to Remove Blockages 11 Trou...

Page 2: ...your cleaner indoors in a cool dry area Keep your work area well lighted Unplug electrical appliances before vacuuming them This appliance is provided with double insulation Use only identical replacement parts See instructions for Servicing of double insulated appliances IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following REA...

Page 3: ...rer dans les ouvertures Ne pas utiliser si des ouvertures sont bloquées assurez vous qu elles soient dégagées de poussière mousse cheveux ou toute autre chose qui pourrait réduire le passage de l air Cet aspirateur créé de la succion et contient un rouleau brosse tournant Tenir les parties mobiles et les ouvertures loin des cheveux du linge des doigts et de toute partie du corps Ne pas mettre l as...

Page 4: ...marillas bajo el encabezado Vacuum Cleaners Service and Repairs Asegúrese de que la E H C P Estación de Garantía esté Autorizada por Sanitaire Para obtener la dirección de la Estación de Garantía Autorizada de Sanitaire más cercana o para obtener información sobre servicio llame gratuitamentea los siguientes teléfonos Estados Unidos 1 800 800 8975 Si lo prefi ere puede escribir a la empresa E H C ...

Page 5: ... 9 10 Helpful Information Listen to your cleaner If you notice a change in the sound of the motor or a change in performance it could simply indicate a common usage or maintenance issue Such as a need to raise or lower the carpet height adjustment possible blockage in hose or brush roll area or a broken or loose brush roll belt These are all easy to fix and the instructions are included in this ow...

Page 6: ...NOTE Hand tighten with screwdriver to be sure both screws are firmly seated 3 Pick up hose and lay across upper hose retainer 4 Push the end of the hose in the lower hose retainer to secure 4 Lower Hose Retainer Hose Upper Hose Retainer 3 Attach Hose Store Hose and Accessories Store Electrical Cord 5 You will find your cord retainer on the handle above the upper cord hook Firmly push the electrica...

Page 7: ...tion and tilt cleaner back to remove weight from front wheels WARNING Avoid injury Keep loose clothing hair fingers and all other parts of body away from any moving part such as the revolving brush Turn off the switch and unplug the cleaner before changing the vacuum cleaner height 1 Store Operate Clean Under Helpful Information Before cleaning under low furniture check area first for objects that...

Page 8: ...e upward pushing dust cup against cleaner until it locks into place 1 Replace filter onto center tube in dust cup applying gentle pressure 2 Line up tabs on dust cup with openings on lid rotate lid clockwise while applying pressure to secure The lock symbol on lid will be centered over dust cup handle when properly assembled Reinstalling the Dust Cup Instructions to Clean or Change Dust Cup Filter...

Page 9: ...latch Make sure True HEPA cartridge latch is secured on both sides 2 Replace filter door by placing tabs of door into slots on cleaner Rotate door up and against cleaner until it locks into place NOTE To have the benefit of a sealed True HEPA system you must use one of the True HEPA cartridge filter systems Use replacement True HEPA filter HF5 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE How To Change Light Bulb Only for...

Page 10: ... and unplug the electrical cord before replacing belt Belt pulleys can become hot during normal use To prevent injury avoid touching the motor shaft when changing the belt PERIODIC MAINTENANCE CONTINUED 1 Lower handle to floor to change belt 2 Remove three screws indicated by screwdrivers in above illustration Lift hood to remove NOTE The carpet height adjustment has to be in the lowest or highest...

Page 11: ...he upper hose adapter onto the back of the cleaner line it up with the cleaner opening and push it against the cleaner until both tabs lock into place Problem Solving To Clear Blockages in Hose NOTE Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose 1 Locate upper hose adapter on the back of the cleaner 2 Remove nested wands from back of cleaner for easy access to hose adapter...

Page 12: ...and long hose Page 11 Empty dust cup Page 8 Headlight not Replace light bulb Page 9 working Noise from brush Remove hood and clean debris or items roll area from the brush roll area Replace a broken cut loose or out of shape belt Page 10 Cleaner is hard to Put handle in operating position Tilt the push cleaner back to raise the front wheels off floor Then turn the knob to a higher setting Replace ...

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