Turbine Powerhead
Operating Instructions
This Turbine Powerhead has been engineered for higher performance, quieter operation and superior cleaning ability. It has been carefully designed and manufactured for long life, reliable performance and convenient cleaning. It requires no electricity because it runs off the airflow of your central vacuum system. The Turbine Powerhead moves easily and does not require downward pressure for thorough cleaning.
Please read and save these Operating Instructions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
As with any tool with moving parts, caution must be exercised while using this
Turbine Powerhead.
1. Keep hair, hands and feet away from rotating brush while the Turbine
Powerhead is running.
2. Remember that Turbine Powerheads operate whenever they are connected to a running vacuum. If children are present, make sure to turn vacuum system off when leaving Powerhead unit unattended.
3. Do not attempt to service or unclog Turbine Powerhead while unit is running.
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Use & Care of Your Turbine Powerhead
(A) ATTACHING THE TURBINE POWERHEAD
To attach your metal wand, simply insert wand into Powerhead neck until it fits snugly. The built-in, locking mechanism will prevent the wand from coming loose. To detach wand, depress wand release tab on back of neck with foot or hand and twist wand free.
Inserting the Wand Push here to
Release
Wand
The wand can be locked in an upright position by pushing it forward until the lock is engaged. This locked position is convenient for storage and lifting the
Powerhead. To release wand from the vertical locked position, gently place foot on Powerhead, grasp wand and pull back.
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(B) OPERATING PROCEDURES
Your Turbine Powerhead runs off the airflow of your vacuum system. It has no on/off switch. Whenever it is attached to an operating vacuum system, it will be running. No adjustments to the powerhead are necessary for different types of carpeting.
To ensure maximum efficiency of the Turbine Powerhead, make sure that any filters, bags and cleaning hoses in your vacuum system are clean and free of blockage.
Avoid picking up water or spilled liquid with your Turbine Powerhead. The vacuum system is designed for dry pick up only.
(C) CLEANING ROLLER BRUSH
Turn off vacuum system and disconnect Powerhead. Threads, string, carpet fiber, fuzz and similar items may become wound around the beater brush.
These should be removed by unwinding them by hand or carefully cutting with scissors. Keeping the beater brush clean will maintain efficiency.
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Use & Care of Your Turbine Powerhead
(D) REMOVING CLOGS
Follow these steps if the turbine becomes obstructed:
1. Turn off vacuum system and disconnect the Powerhead.
2. Remove the clear belt cover by turning the Powerhead over and rotating the two latches until they align with the openings in the belt cover. Remove the belt cover.
3. Remove debris from the intake or turbine. Rotate brush to ensure the system is clear. Ensure the orange seal on the belt cover and mating surfaces are clean before reinstalling the belt cover.
4. To reinstall the belt cover, simply insert the front of the belt cover under the baseplate edge and lower into its original position.
5. Secure the belt cover in place by turning the two latches to the locked position.
Turn latches to remove
Belt Cover
Remove
Belt Cover
Like This
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Remove clog here.
Baseplate
Edge
Use & Care of Your Turbine Powerhead
(E) REPLACING THE DRIVE BELT
It is recommended that the drive belt be replaced by a Qualified Service
Technician.
1. Turn off vacuum system and disconnect powerhead.
2. Remove belt cover as described on page 4.
3. Remove the 3 screws securing the baseplate.
5. IMPORTANT: Please note correct brush and belt orientation. They must be reinstalled correctly for proper function.
6. Lift the brush, belt and support assembly out of the housing.
7. Remove the old belt.
8. Place the new belt over one end, onto the brush roller, between the two center flanges.
9. Loop belt around shaft. Twist belt as shown.
10. Slide the brush/belt assembly back into the housing recesses so the supports seat properly into the housing. The assembly is designed to fit only one way into housing. NOTE: The brush will rotate in the wrong direction if the belt is twisted incorrectly.
11. Replace belt cover.
Baseplate
Shaft
Lift Rollerbrush and Belt straight up to remove
Proper Belt
Orientation
Position Belt between these two Flanges
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TROUBLESHOOTING THE TURBINE POWERHEAD
CAUTION: Moving parts—disconnect from vacuum system before servicing unit.
Use the chart below to troubleshoot common problems you may experience with your turbine powerhead. If you cannot solve the problem using the solutions below, please contact your distributor or dealer for service.
Check for clog at air intake.
Clean central vac power unit guard screen/filter.
Check for clog in hose.
Check for clog in tube line
Ensure belt orientation is correct.
Change direction you are vacuuming.
Turbine
Runs
Slow z z
Brush
Bounces in Use
Brush
Hard to
Push z z z z
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
# Description # Description
2 Wheel Assembly (2)
10 Spring, Neck Lock
13 Roller Brush Assembly
PB 8412*
PB 8425*
PB 8558
PB 8413
PB 8414*
PB 8557
PB 5974
PB 5971
PB 8423
PB 7218
PB 8411*
PB 7223
PB 8457
15 Belt
16 Screw, Housing (12)
PB 7226
PB 8439
PB 7228
17 Screw, T-Latch (2) PB 7230
PB 8556
PB 7231
20 Shaft Support Assembly, Left PB 8428
21 Shaft Support, Right, with washer
PB 8561
23 Foam Pad (4)
24 Shaft, Roller Wheel (2)
PB 7238
PB 7239
PB 8416
26 Bearing Isolator (2)
27 Retaining Ring (2)
28 Seal, Belt Guard, Large
PB 8417
PB 8427
PB 8458
PB 7224
* Please specify color when ordering.
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