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tuffing or
Under certain conditions it is possible to stuff or block the intake
tube and the lower tube assembly. If your vacuum cleaner does not
pick up properly, or makes unusual noise and the outer bag does
not fluff up or balloon open, follow the following steps:
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
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Intake Opening
B
Intake Opening
Retainer
Spring
C
Fan
Housing
O-ring
D
E
F
Connector
Deflector
Opening
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lockage
1. Check for blockage at the
mouth of the intake opening.
See illustration A. If there is
blockage, remove it with
long-nose pliers, a screw-
driver or coat hanger. If you
can not reach the blockage,
remove baseplate. See illus-
tration B.
2. If the blockage is not at the
base, remove lower tube.
See illustration C. Unhook
retainer spring, releasing
bottom of bag. Twist lower
collar counterclockwise to
slide up. Pull tube out of
base. Check for blockage. If
blockage is in the tube,
remove with a coat hanger.
3. If tube is not blocked, look
into fan housing. See illus-
tration D. Remove debris
with long-nose pliers, a
screwdriver or coat hanger.
4. To reassemble, check O-ring
on tube, and replace if
damaged. Vacuum will not
operate properly without the
tube O-ring. Slide O-ring to
approximately 2" from base
of tube. Replace tube by first
lining up slot at base of tube
with inner tab inside fan
housing. Then reinsert tube
and push down until the tube
is seated. Make sure O-ring
is in place against fan
housing opening. Replace
and tighten collar until collar
locking tabs are locked in
place. See illustration E.
Make sure collar is not cross
threaded on housing.
5. Many times blockage occurs
due to a full dust bag
causing dirt to back down
the air flow system. When
that happens, the blockage
will be at the top of the
system, starting in the area
where the dust bag connects
to the connector assembly.
See illustration F.
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NOTE: If the above actions do not correct the problem, contact
an ORECK authorized service center or call the commercial
customer service center.
Commercial: 1-800-242-1378
Hospitality: 1-888-23-ORECK
Canada: 1-866-74--ORECK
IMPORTANT: On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occur
due to excessive fuzz and loose cuttings in the carpet. Stuffing
could occur for the first few cleanings until all the loose
material is removed. Due to the high efficiency of the cleaner,
many older carpets will cause stuffing when the cleaner is first
used on them.
Using An Oreck Fresh Air
Your ORECK XL vacuum cleaner has a
special FRESH AIR tab pocket. This
pocket is located inside the outer bag in
the area where the disposable paper
bag attaches to the intake tube. Insert
tablet in pocket.
Cord-Lock Instructions
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing or removing cord-
lock.
Assembly:
1. Connect plug and receptacle.
2. Snap cord into lock.
3. Rotate insert until secure against plug.
4. Ensure rotation is as depicted to ensure
proper engagement.
Disassembly:
1. Remove cord from lock
2. Disconnect plug and receptacle.
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