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Commercial
Vacuum Cleaner
Ownerʼs Guide
SC5700/5800 Series
IMPORTANT
Do not return this product to the
store. Call 1-800-800-8975*
or visit our web site,
www.sanitairevac.com
for any of the following:
• assembly problems
• replacement of broken or missing
items
• to order replacement parts and
accessories
• to view the repair parts list
• to locate the nearest Sanitaire
Warranty Station
*En Mexico llame al (55) 5343-4384
www.sanitairevac.com
Index
Important Information .............
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IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. • Do not leave vacuum cleaner when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and • before servicing. • This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical re
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To reduce the risk of electric shock, this appliance has a If you prefer, you can write to Electrolux Home Care Products polarized plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug North America, Consumer Service, P.O. Box 3900 Peoria, will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not Illinois 61612, USA. In Canada write to Electrolux Home Care fit fully into the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, Products North America, 866 Langs Drive, Cambridge, Ontario con
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SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCES A double-insulated appliance is marked with one or more of the following: The words “DOUBLE INSULATION” or “DOUBLE INSULATED” or the double insulation symbol (square within a square). In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extrem
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QUICK REFERENCE WARNING: Avoid injury. Keep loose clothing, hair, fingers, and all other parts of body away 9 from any moving part (such as the revolving brush). Turn off the switch and unplug the 10 cleaner before changing the cleaner height setting. 12 9 11 1 9 13 10 11 9 3 2 4 9. Hose Retainers (4). Place hose in retainers to store hose on unit. 10. Electrical Cord Hooks (2). Wrap electrical cord around them to store electrical cord on unit. The upper cord hook 5 rotates for quick cord
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Store Hose and Accessories HOW TO ASSEMBLE CAUTION: Assemble the cleaner before using. CAUTION: Moving parts, make sure on/off switch is in off (0) position before plugging in. Nested Wands NOTE: Features may vary by model yet all parts assemble the same. Attach Handle Dusting CAUTION: Do not catch cord under handle. Brush 1 Grooves 2 1. From rear of cleaner, align handle with groove and slide onto cleaner. If necessary, use thumb and finger pressure to slide handle into position. Store E
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HOW TO USE NOTE: While using accessories, do not place cleaner on furniture or steps as the brush roll may cause damage. Place cleaner on floor with the handle in storage position. 1. To use accessories remove hose from lower hose retainer by lifting up and twisting. 1 2 1. Handle Release. Step on handle release to pull handle 2. Place desired accessory onto end of hose or wand. back to a comfortable operating position. To lower handle completely to the floor, depress handle release a second
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine Installing New Dust Bag: maintenance. To avoid unnecessary service calls, check the BEND FLAPS FORWARD PLACE BAG FLANGE filters, belt, and brush roll often. ON TOP OF SHELF NOTE: When vacuuming carpet fresheners or cleaners, powder, plaster dust, or similar fine substances, the filters will require more frequent maintenance. NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before changing the filter. N
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (continued) Pre-Motor How To Clean Filters Filter 1. Remove from cleaner. 2. To remove debris, tap filter against waste container or brush off. You may also vacuum the filter using a different cleaner. If filter needs further cleaning, wash under warm running water. Pre-Motor Filter 3. When all parts are completely dry, follow the above steps Check the pre-motor filter each time the dust bag is changed. in reverse to reassemble. Clean or replace as needed. NOTE: Do not pu
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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE (continued) Brush Roll 5 The brush roll turns as it sweeps and combs the carpet nap. Remove hair and threads from the brush roll so it continues brushing the carpet. To maintain the most efficient cleaning, the bristles must touch the carpet. To test the bristle length, hold a ruler against the underneath side of the cleaner. If the bristles no longer touch the ruler, replace the brush roll. Brush Roll Belt, Style U, PN 54312B or Long Life Style U Belt, PN 61120A The br
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Problem Solving To Clear Blockages in Hose CAUTION: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before clearing hose. Lower Hose Adapter Nested Base Wands Hose 5. Locate lower hose adapter on the back of the cleaner. 6. Remove lower hose adapter from rear of cleaner by lifting up and twisting. 7. Check for blockages in the hose and base hose. Flexing the hose may help loosen any blockage. If no blockage Hose is found, continue to step 8. If blockage is found, clear Adapter a
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NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before servicing. PROBLEM SOLUTION Motor will not start. Push plug securely into outlet. Try another outlet. Check circuit breaker. Motor suddenly stops. Thermal Cut Off, see Page 3. Does not clean the carpet or floor. Clean or replace the filters: Hint: If picking up fine dust, the filters may not look dirty, but a fine substance tends to reduce suction when it blocks the airflow through the filters. Be sure the dust bag is properly seated i
