Sanitaire SC899 - Manual (Page 13)

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Brush Roll
The rotating brush roll sweeps and combs the carpet nap. Keep the brush roll free
from hair and threads so it will continue brushing the carpet nap. Replace worn brush
strips when the bristles no longer touch a piece of cardboard held across the bottom
plate. There are two types of brush rolls, the chromed steel tubular brush roll or the
anodized aluminum spiral brush roll. Follow the instructions for the type of brush roll
featured on the cleaner.
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before replacing brush
strips.
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F. Slide in new brush strip of same length
(rounded end first) Fit track on either
side into brush roll slot.
Replace second brush strip from
opposite end of brush roll.
E. Replace shaft
D. Align indentation on bearing retainer
with brush strip on both ends of brush
roll
(replace shaft washer on sleeve
bearing assembly)
C. Position end cap with flat sides of
center hole over flat sides of threaded
shaft
B. Tighten locknut
A. Align holes and secure rubber end cap
cover flat side against end cap
A.
B.
C.
Remove rubber end cap cover from
one end
Unscrew locknut
Remove end cap
(sleeve bearing brush roll
assembly includes a shaft washer,
not pictured)
Remove bearing retainer
Push shaft through opposite end
Pull out worn brush strip with pliers. D.
E.
F.
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. 52246-1
How To Replace Worn Brush Strips
(chromed steel tubular)
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.