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Hoover Wind Tunnel User Manual

Hoover Wind Tunnel
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Model Number______________________________
Serial Number______________________________
(Located on bottom of cleaner as shown)
C o m m e rc i a l
Wi n d Tu n n e l
by H o o v e r
Review these
i n s t r uctions before
operating cleaner
Important Safeguards!
When using an electrical appliance, always follow basic precautions, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
Warning:To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See “Grounding Instructions”.
Close supervision is necessary when any appliance is used by or near children. Do
not allow vacuum cleaner to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings,
rotating agitator and other moving parts. Do not operate cleaner in bare feet or
when wearing open toe shoes or sandals.
Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or fine
wood sandings or use in areas where they may be present.
Avoid picking up hard, sharp objects with the cleaner. They may damage the
cleaner and the bag.
Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting hose.
Do not use without dust bag or filters in place. Change bag frequently when
picking up very fine materials such as powder.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair, or anything that may reduce air flow.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close door on cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing the cleaner.
Unplug cleaner when not in use. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord. Never handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
The use of an extension cord is not recommended.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, take it to a
Hoover Factory Service Center or Authorized Hoover Warranty Service Dealer
( D e p o t ) .
Use vacuum cleaner only for its intended use as described in the instructions.
Use only attachments recommended by The Hoover Company; others may cause
h a z a r d s .
Save these instructions!
Index
Assembling Cleaner ..........................2-3
Cleaner Descriptions............................4
How To Use
Cleaning Tools ..................................6
Upright Cleaner ..............................5-6
If You Have a Problem ........................11
Important Safeguards ..........................1
Lubrication ..........................................12
Maintenance
Authorized Service..........................12
Cleaning Filters..................................8
Clearing Blockages ........................11
Emptying Cloth Bag ......................6-7
Replacing Agitator ..........................10
Replacing Belt ..............................9-10
Replacing Edge Groomers ............10
Replacing Headlight..........................9
Replacing Paper Bag ........................8
Thermal Protector ..............................11
Unpacking Cleaner................................4
Warranty ..............................................12
© 1997 The Hoover Company
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH pp. 1-12
ESPAÑOL pp. 13-18
FRANÇAIS pp. 19-24

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Hoover Wind Tunnel Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandHoover
ModelWind Tunnel
CategoryVacuum Cleaner
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safeguards

Unpacking Cleaner

Assembling Cleaner

STEP II Attach handle

Attaching the handle to the cleaner body.

STEP III Attach Hose

Connecting the vacuum cleaner hose to the unit.

STEP IV Position Tools

Storing cleaning tools and accessories on the vacuum.

Cleaner Descriptions

How to Use

Grounding Instructions

Proper electrical grounding procedures for safe operation.

Upright Cleaner

Operating the cleaner in its upright position.

Handle Positions

Adjusting the handle for different cleaning tasks and storage.

Transporting Cleaner

Moving the vacuum cleaner between rooms.

Carpet Height Adjustment

Setting nozzle height for optimal carpet cleaning.

Edge Cleaning

Using edge groomers for cleaning along baseboards.

Cleaning Tools

Stair Cleaning

Specific instructions for cleaning stairs with the cleaner.

How to Clean Tools

Cleaning the hose and vacuum attachments.

Select Proper Tool

Guidance on choosing the right attachment for specific cleaning tasks.

Maintenance

Emptying Cloth Bag

Instructions for emptying the cloth filter bag.

Replacing Paper Bag

Installing and replacing the disposable paper filter bag.

The Secondary & Final Filters

Cleaning and maintaining the secondary and final filters.

Replacing Headlight

Replacing the vacuum cleaner headlight bulb.

Replacing Belt

Inspecting, replacing, and purchasing the drive belt.

Replacing Edge Groomers

Replacing worn edge groomers.

Replacing Agitator

Checking and replacing the agitator brush roll.

Troubleshooting

Clearing Blockages

Steps to identify and remove obstructions causing reduced suction.

Thermal Protector

Understanding and addressing the thermal protector activation.

Problem: Cleaner won't run

Diagnosing and solving issues with the cleaner not starting.

Problem: Cleaner/tools won't pick up

Identifying causes for loss of suction or cleaning power.

Problem: Cleaner hard to push

Resolving difficulties in pushing the vacuum across carpets.

Lubrication and Service

Lubrication

Guidance on motor and agitator lubrication requirements.

Authorized Service

Locating approved service centers and dealers.

Warranty

Information regarding product warranty and support.

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