Riccar RSL1A How To, Remove/Install the Bottom Plate, To Remove Bottom Plate, Change the Belt

Models: RSL4 RSL5C RSL1AC RSL5 RSL3C RSL3 RSL1A

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Remove/Install the Bottom Plate

How To

Remove/Install the Bottom Plate

 

CAUTION: First, unplug the vacuum cleaner

 

from the electrical outlet.

 

To Remove Bottom Plate:

 

1.

After unplugging the power cord, turn

 

 

the vacuum cleaner over, exposing the

 

 

Fig. 17

 

underside.

 

 

2.

Press the two holding tabs inward (figure

 

 

17) releasing the bottom plate. Remove

 

 

the bottom plate.

 

To Install Bottom Plate:

 

1.

Install bottom plate, making sure

 

 

bottom plate hinges are in place before

 

 

Fig. 18

 

setting the plate (figure 18).

2.

Press plate into position until the plate

 

 

“clicks” on both sides.

 

How To

Change the Belt

 

Models: RSL1A, RSL3, RSL4,

 

RSL1AC and RSL3C

 

CAUTION: First, unplug the vacuum cleaner

 

from the electrical outlet.

 

1. Turn the unit over and remove the

 

bottom plate (see “How to Remove

Fig. 19

Bottom Plate”).

 

2.Remove the brushroll and the worn or broken belt from the brushroll pulley and the motor drive shaft (figure 19).

3.Loop the new belt around the motor drive shaft and the brushroll (figure 20).

4.Reinstall the brushroll back into the

housing. Turn the brushroll by hand,

Fig. 20

making sure the belt is not twisted

 

 

and all rotating parts move smoothly

 

(figure 21).

 

5.Reinstall the bottom plate (see “How to Install Bottom Plate”).

NOTE: To ensure maximum cleaning efficiency, the belt should be checked regularly to be sure it is in good condition.

Check to see if the belt is stretched,Fig. 21 cracked, or if excessive slipping is occuring.

Replace if needed.

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Riccar RSL1A How To, Remove/Install the Bottom Plate, To Remove Bottom Plate, To Install Bottom Plate, Change the Belt