How To Replace A Worn Belt; To Adjust Or Replace Brush; Stuffing Or Blockage - Oreck XL PROFESSIONAL GRADE DS1700HY Mode D'emploi

stop completely or slow down. See instructions in the manual for
replacing belt.
Extra belts are stored in the plenum cover of your cleaner. When
buying replacement belts, use ONLY ORECK genuine belts. Belts
other than Oreck belts will not operate the revolving brush
correctly and may create undue stress which will cause damage to
the motor and brush bearings. Using belts other than ORECK belts
will void the warranty.
Lubrication
The vacuum cleaner motor bearings are factory lubricated and sealed.
Further lubrication is not required.
General Vacuum Cleaner Care
At least once a month, check for and remove excessive lint, string or
hair from revolving brush.
Wipe the outside of the vacuum cleaner with a damp cloth. Also clean
the plenum, base of cleaner and housing area. If there is dust in the
outer bag, vacuum it.
A little preventative maintenance will keep your cleaner looking new and
will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
CAUTION—Wood Floors, Soft (Vinyl, Asphalt Tile, etc.) Floor
Surfaces and Polished Floor Finishes
Use floor and floor finish manufacturer's recommended methods of
cleaning. The metal strip on the base of the vacuum cleaner could be
damaged if used on concrete or abrasive surfaces, and, therefore,
cause damage to wood floors, soft (vinyl, asphalt tile, etc.) floor
surfaces and polished floor finishes. The roller brush may also scuff
very soft finishes. Do not operate the unit while in the upright and
locked position. Do not let the unit run while in any one stationary
position for any period of time. Keep the unit moving while in operation.
DS1700HY: Hepa / Celoc ® Hypo-Allergenic Filter System
The Celoc SMMS outer bag of your vacuum cleaner is high filtration
medical material designed to filter the smallest of dust particles. It is
important the inside of the outer bag be cleaned. Vacuum the inside of
the outer bag. For best results, the Celoc SMMS outer bag should be
replaced once a year. The Celoc layered disposable inner dust bag
must be replaced once a month even if it is not full. Change it more
often if it is used in extremely dirty areas. By changing the bag often,
you increase the cleaning power of your vacuum cleaner.
To Replace Filter Dust Bag
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
BAG REMOVAL:
fig. 15 Unhook both latches on plenum cover. Lift and remove plenum
cover.
fig. 16 Fold filter bag collar together.
fig. 17 Lock center tab of the cardboard bag collar by pushing it
through slot on opposite side. Lift bag from unit and discard.
BAG INSTALLATION:
fig. 18 Insert new filter bag and align slots on each side of the cardboard
bag collar with tabs on tube clamp surface.
fig. 19 Replace plenum and lock each side by pressing center of
latches until they snap.

How to Replace a Worn Belt

WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
fig. 15 Remove plenum cover.
fig. 20 Remove a replacement belt from the plenum belt storage area.
fig. 21 Remove belt door by using a screwdriver and removing the
cover screw.
fig. 22 Remove belt from brush roll pulley and the motor drive shaft.
fig. 23 Loop the new belt over the motor drive shaft. Place the
opposite end of belt on top of brush pulley and roll the belt
around the pulley using your thumb and finger. Ensure belt is
completely around the pulley.
fig. 24 Replace the belt door. Insert and tighten cover screw.
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To Adjust or Replace Brush

fig. 25 To determine if the brush is worn, place a firm straight edge
fig. 26 Remove 4 screws from top cover.
fig. 27 Remove 4 screws from brush roll cover.
fig. 28 Rotate both bearing assemblies at ends of brush roll to show
fig. 29 NOTE: The bearing assembly setting marked "OLD" has two
Reassemble the belt, inner cover and top cover and check bristle height
above base plate at each end of brush. See: fig. 25.
If a previous adjustment has already been made and bristle height does
not extend above base plate, a new brush assembly should be ordered.
IMPORTANT: Unless the brush is worn as indicated above, both
bearings must be in the new position. When rotating, both
bearings must be in the old position. Unmatched settings will
cause damage to your machine.

Stuffing or Blockage

IMPORTANT: On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occur inside the
the intake tube and the lower tube assembly. This is due to excessive
fuzz and loose cuttings in the carpet. Stuffing can occur for the first few
cleanings until all the loose material is removed. Due to the high
efficiency of the vacuum cleaner, many older carpets will cause stuffing.
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 these steps:
fig. 30 Check for blockage at the mouth of the intake opening. If there
fig. 31 If tubes are blocked, remove plenum cover and run a coat
fig. 32 If blockage can not be removed at plenum, twist lower collars
fig. 33 Many times blockage occurs due to a full dust bag causing dirt
fig. 34 To reassemble, Replace plenum. Check seals on tubes, and
NOTE: If the above actions do not correct the problem, contact an
Oreck authorized service center or call the commercial customer service
center.
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WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
across the nozzle opening. If brush bristles do not extend
beyond base plate, brush should be adjusted.
"OLD" and replace in the holding channels in the housing.
bars (ll) on the top of the assembly. The one marked "NEW"
has one bar (l). When rotating bearings, make sure both
bearing assembly settings are the same and face up when
replacing the brush roll.
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
is blockage, remove it with long-nose pliers, a screwdriver or
coat hanger. If you can not reach the blockage, remove top
cover and brush roll cover. See: To Adjust or Replace Brush.
hanger through tubes to clear blockage.
counter clockwise to slide up. Pull tubes out of pivots. Check
for blockage inside pivots. If blockage is in the pivots, remove
debris with long-nose pliers, a screwdriver or coat hanger.
to back down the air flow system. If that happens, the blockage
will be at the top of the system, starting in the area where the
dust bag connects to the plenum. Check openings inside
plenum for blockage.
replace if damaged. Vacuum will not operate properly without
the tube seals. Reinsert tubes into pivots and push down until
the tubes and seals are seated properly. Replace and tighten
collars securely.
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