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MAINTENANCE
IMPORTANT:
Switch off and remove plug from electrical
supply before attempting any maintenance.
AFTER WORK
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After disconnecting the plug from the mains
socket, wind the lead around the hooks
provided (fig.2) and move the machine's handle
to the vertical position, until the pedal catch is
heard to engage.
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Empty both the tanks and rinse and dry them
carefully.
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Return the tanks to the handle and place the
machine in a protected place, where it is not
at risk of knocks, frost, humidity or water. The
machine must be placed on the stand provided
to avoid damaging the squeegee blades (fig.10).
CLEANING THE BRUSH
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With the aid of a screwdriver, unscrew the 2
screws shown in fig.11.
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Free the brush by taking hold of it from the
side of the 2 screws just removed and extract
if from the pin on the opposite side.
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Clean the brush under running water, taking
care to dry it perfectly before putting it back in
place.
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To reconnect the brush, turn the drive pin to
the position shown in fig.12.
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Place the brush on the drive pin.
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Bring the bearing towards its seat.
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Turn the brush by hand while free to position
the bearing correctly.
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Re-close by tightening the 2 screws, taking
care not to trap the bristles of the brush.
CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE BLADES
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To remove the squeegee blades, they must be
separated by releasing the retainers at the
ends (fig.13) and extracting them in opposite
directions (fig.14).
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Clean them under running water with the aid
of a non-aggressive detergent and insert them
in the guides, remembering to re-engage the
end retainers.
TROUBLESHOOTING
IMPORTANT:
Switch off and remove plug from electrical
supply before attempting any maintenance.
THE BRUSH DOES NOT TURN
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Check that the plug is connected to the mains
socket.
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Check that the switch is pressed correctly.
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If a power extension lead is used, make sure
that it complies with the requirements stated
in the General Precautions section and is fully
unwound and that the RCD operates correctly.
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The brush motor has accidentally overheated:
check that the air intakes in the base have not
become blocked and wait for the overload
cutout to reset (approximately 5 mins.).
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Check that there are no jammed objects
preventing the brush from rotation.
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If the problem persists contact the nearest
Service Centre.
T H E M AC H I N E D O E S N OT D E L I V E R
DETERGENT
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Check that there is detergent in the tank.
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After removing the brush, clean the 4 detergent
delivery nozzles with the pin provided (fig.15).
It is located as specified in fig. 16 item P.
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The tank has not been fitted correctly and the
delivery valve is not working. Reposition the
tank.
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If the problem persists contact the nearest
Service Centre.
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THE MACHINE DOES NOT DRY
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Check that the suction squeegee blades are
properly positioned and that their end retainers
are closed (see maintenance section) (fig.13).
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Empty the dirty detergent collection tank.
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Check that the hoses are connected (figs.16
and 17) and not bent at an acute angle (fig.18).
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Check the wear of the pattern on the squeegee
blades (fig.19). If necessary replace them,
referring to the maintenance section.
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If the problem persists contact the nearest
Service Centre.
THE MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN PROPERLY
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Check that the brush and the squeegee blades
have been fixed correctly (see maintenance
section).
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Check the brush for wear (the min. bristle length
is 20mm). If necessary replace them, referring
to the maintenance section.
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If the problem persists contact the nearest
Service Centre.
EXCESSIVE FOAM PRODUCTION
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Too much detergent in the water.
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If the problem persists contact the nearest
Service Centre.
THE DETERGENT SOLUTION IS NOT EVENLY
DISTRIBUTED
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After removing the brush, clean the 4 detergent
delivery nozzles with the pin provided (fig.15).
It is located as specified in fig. 16 item P.
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If the problem persists contact the nearest
Service Centre.
THE MACHINE LEAKS WATER
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Empty the dirty detergent collection tank (fig.8).
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Check that the O-ring seal is present and
undamaged (fig.20).
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If the problem persists contact the nearest
Service Centre.
WARRANTY
See enclosed Hoover Guarantee leaflet for details
of the guarantee.
The warranty does not cover:
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Parts subject to normal wear and tear (Brush,
Belt, Hoses, Squeegee Blades, Paintwork).
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