Stuffing or Blockage
Under certain conditions it is possible to stuff or block the intake tube and the lower tube assembly. 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 the following steps:
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet before servicing.
5. Many times blockage occurs | F | |
due to a full dust bag | ||
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causing dirt to back down | Connector | |
the air flow system. When | Deflector | |
that happens, the blockage | Opening | |
will be at the top of the |
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system, starting in the area |
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where the dust bag connects |
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to the connector assembly. |
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See illustration F. |
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A | Intake Opening |
B | Intake Opening |
Retainer | |
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C |
Fan |
Housing |
D |
E |
1.Check for blockage at the mouth of the intake opening. See illustration A. If there is blockage, remove it with
2.If the blockage is not at the base, remove lower tube. See illustration C. Unhook retainer spring, releasing bottom of bag. Twist lower collar counterclockwise to slide up. Pull tube out of base. Check for blockage. If blockage is in the tube, remove with a coat hanger.
3.If tube is not blocked, look into fan housing. See illus- tration D. Remove debris with
4.To reassemble, check
NOTE: If the actions in the Stuffing or Blockage section do not correct the problem, contact an ORECK authorized service center or call the customer service center. US:
CANADA:
IMPORTANT: On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occur 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.
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