If you have a problem, Clearing blockages – Hoover WindTunnel Wind Tunnel Canister Cleaner with Powered Hand Tool User Manual

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Problem: Cleaner won’t run

Problem: Cleaner suction low

Problem: Power nozzle agitator

brush roll won’t run

Problem: Powered hand tool

brush roll won’t turn

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Not “ON”at cleaner.

Turn “ON” at cleaner.

• Not “ON”at hand grip.

Turn “ON at hand grip.

• Not firmly plugged in.

Plug unit in firmly.

• No voltage in wall plug.

Check fuse or breaker.

• Blown fuse or tripped breaker.

Replace fuse/reset breaker.

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Hose power cord not firmly

plugged in.

Plug firmly into receptacle on
cleaner base.

• Broken or worn belt.

Replace belt.

• Floor surface set to “BARE”.

Set floor surface to “RUG”.

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Too much pressure being applied to

tool.

Continue using tool applying

light

pressure.

• Blockage in turbine channel.

Remove blockage

• Broken or worn belt.

Replace belt.

• Low cleaner suction.

Check items under “Cleaner suction
low”.

Problem: Nozzle won’t pick up

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Low cleaner suction.

See section “Cleaner suction low”.

• Blockage in nozzle connector.

Remove blockage

• Agitator brush roll not running.

See section “Agitator brush roll won’t
run”

• Agitator brush roll brushes worn.

Replace brushes.

Possible cause

Possible solution

• Bag full.

Replace paper bag.

• Blockage in nozzle connector,

hose or wands.

Remove blockage.

• Secondary filter dirty.

Clean filter.

• Bag not opening.

Open bag by pulling folds.

• Power set too low/suction regulator

open.

Increase power setting/close suction
regulator.

• Hose not properly connected to

cleaner

Ensure hose is properly connected.

4. If you have a
problem

If a minor problem occurs, it usually can
be solved quite easily when the cause is
found by using the check list below.

4.Make sure power nozzle plug is dis-
connected from hand grip

. Then

check for blockage in nozzle connector
( A ) .

2. Plug cleaner in, turn on, and check
hose end for suction. Remove any
obstructions.

Clearing blockages

Low suction or pick up may be due to a
blockage in the system. Refer to the
following steps to check for blockages,
continuing with each step until the
blockage is found:

1.Turn cleaner off and

disconnect from

electrical outlet; then disconnect
power nozzle plug and wands from
hand grip.

4 - 1

4 - 2

4 - 3

A

B

3. Remove power nozzle from wands
and attach wands to hose. Check for
suction and remove any blockages.

5. Disconnect powered hand tool from
hose. Remove bottom plate, belt guard
and turbine as described in Figs. 3-21,
3-22 and 3-29.
Remove any blockage from turbine
channel (B).
Replace belt, turbine, brush roll, belt
guard and bottom plate.

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