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When to empty
We recommend that the dirt cup be emptied
before the dirt reaches the dirt opening on
back of cup (Fig . 3-1) or after every use if you
prefer .
Disconnect cleaner
from electrical
outlet. Do not use
cleaner without dirt
cup or filters in
place.
Remove cup - Lift
up slightly and
firmly pull cup
straight out .
How to empty
3.2
A
Clean filter
- Turn
knob (A) on top of
dirt cup lid one full
turn .
3.3
Empty cup
-
Remove lid .
Note: It is not
necessary to
remove the HEPA
cartridge filter to
empty the dirt cup .
Tap side of cup
until no more dust
particles fall from
the HEPA cartridge
filter .
3.4
Replace cup
-
Replace dirt cup lid .
Slide cup into place .
Press firmly until
cup locks in place .
3.5
CAUTION: Very fine materials, such as face
powder or cornstarch, may seal the filter and
cause loss of suction. When using the cleaner
for this type of dust, empty the cup and
clean the filters often.
3.1
Familiarize yourself with these home maintenance tasks . Proper use and care of your cleaner
will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness .
Dirt cup
The dirt cup assembly consists of the
following parts:
Lid (A)
Dirt Cup (B)
Pre-filter (C)
HEPA Cartridge Filter (D)
Dirt Opening (E)
Handle (F)
While the cleaner is in operation, the pre- filter
screen will stop larger debris from entering the
HEPA cartridge filter chamber . This larger
debris will be seen collecting in the left side of
the dirt cup . The HEPA cartridge filter will
collect fine particles that have passed through
the pre-filter screen .
A
E
C
D
F
B
3. MAINTENANCE
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The agitator brushroll
When to replace
When agitator brushes are worn, the
agitator should be replaced .
To check condition of brushes, disconnect
cleaner from electrical outlet . Move edge
of a card across bottom plate while turning
agitator . To maintain cleaning effectiveness,
have brushroll replaced if brushes do not
touch card .
What to buy
When purchasing a new agitator, ask for
HOOVER part
No. 48414137.
3.18
How to replace
Disconnect cleaner
from electrical
outlet.
To remove
bottom plate, step
on handle release
pedal and place
cleaner in the
lowest position .
Turn cleaner over .
Using a Phillips
screwdriver, remove
the seven screws
and lift off the
bottom plate (A) .
A
3.19
Pull up on agitator
(B) to remove from
agitator cavity .
B
3.20
Holding agitator
(B) with one hand,
slide belt (C) off the
agitator .
Discard old agitator .
B
3.21
Note:
Do not allow
belt (C) to fall back
into cavity (D) on
bottom of cleaner .
C
D
3.22
Hold new agitator
(B) in one hand,
and the belt (C)
in the other . Slide
the belt onto the
agitator, until belt
is in the middle of
the agitator . Align
the belt directly
over the grooves on
the agitator .
B
C
3.23
Slide end plates
(E) of the agitator
into the slots (F) on
both sides of the
agitator cavity .
Turn agitator to
make sure it rotates
freely .
E
F
3.24
Replace bottom
plate and screws (7) .
3.25
Actual model may vary from images shown.
Actual model may vary from images shown.
