How To Replace Worn Brush Strips
(chromed steel brush roll)
New brush strips are supplied in sets of two, one long and one short.To replace, remove bottom plate and belt (see How To Change Belt). Then, grasp center of brush roll and lift to remove.
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A B C D
1.Remove rubber end cap cover from one end (A).
2.Unscrew locknut (B).
3.Remove end cap (sleeve bearing brush roll assembly includes a shaft washer, not pictured) (C).
4.Remove bearing retainer (D).
5.Push shaft through opposite end (E).
6.Pull out worn brush strip with pliers (F).
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TO RE-ASSEMBLE
1.Slide in new brush strip of same length (rounded end first). Fit track on either side of brush strip into brush roll slot (F).
Replace second brush strip from opposite end of brush roll.
2.Replace shaft (E).
3.Align indentation on bearing retainer with brush strip on both ends of brush roll (D).
(replace shaft washer on sleeve bearing assembly)
4.Position end cap with flat sides of center hole over flat sides of threaded shaft (C).
5.Tighten locknut (B).
6.Align holes and secure rubber end cap cover flat side against end cap (A).
When properly assembled, the brush roll should rotate freely between the two end caps. Check the condition of the belt; change if necessary. Replace the brush roll, belt, and bottom plate (see How To Replace A Worn Belt).
Ask for GENUINE EUREKA replacement brush strip. 12 inch No. 52282; 16 inch No.
How To Replace Worn Brush Strips
(anodized aluminum spiral)
New brush strip inserts are supplied in sets of two, one long and one short. To replace, remove bottom plate and belt (see How To Change Belt). Then, grasp center of brush roll and lift to remove.
1.Remove rubber end cap cover from one end (A).
2.Unscrew locknut (B).
3.Remove end cap (C).
4.Press down on the brush strip and push out. Slide in new brush strip of same length, clip first, until clip locks into place (D). Replace second strip from opposite end. (double bristle brush roll requires two sets of brush strips.)
A B C D
CLIP
NOTE: Some models have two rows of bristles.
TO
1.Position end cap so flat side of center hole is over flat side of threaded shaft (C).
2.Tighten locknut (B).
3.Align holes and secure rubber end cap cover (flat side against end cap) (A).
When properly assembled, the brush roll should rotate freely between the two end caps. Check the condition of the belt; change if necessary. Replace the brush roll, belt, and bottom plate (see How To Replace A Worn Belt).
Ask for Genuine Eureka replacement brush strip. 12
Order two sets for double bristle brush rolls.
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