Clearing blockages
Remove large items from surfaces before
vacuuming to prevent blockages and to
maintain cleaning effectiveness of your
cleaner.
Refer to the following steps to check for-
blockages continuing with each step
until the blockage is found.
A. If a blockage occurs during tool use:
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect it
from the electrical outlet.
1. Look into end of hose for blockage
and remove any blockage.
4-1
A
Removing hood
2. Using a phillips head screwdriver,
remove the 4 hood screws (A) and lift off
carpet height control (B).
4-2
Removing duct cover
CAUTION: Do not turn cleaner ON
while it is disassembled.
3. Remove 4 Phillips head screws and
lift off duct cover.
4-3
Checking hose and replacing
hood
4. Look for blockages in the hose and
around the cleaner base at the hose
opening. Remove any blockages.
5. Reposition duct cover and 4 screws.
Tighten screws securely.
6. Reposition hood and carpet height
control. Replace screws and tighten
securely.
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B. If a blockage occurs during floor
cleaning:
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect it
from electrical outlet.
1. Turn cleaner to expose underside.
Remove bottom plate and brush roll as
shown for Fig. 3-14 and 3-15.
4-4
A
Checking under bottom plate
2. Carefully remove any blockage from
brush roll cavity.
3. Continue with Fig. 3-16 to reposition
belt, brush roll and bottomplate.
B
A
If a blockage is not found and a
problem persists, contact a Triple S
Authorized Dealer.