H-P Products EG1200 User manual

EG1200 Electric Powerhead Manual
Belt Replacement
Light Bulb
Replacement
Light Cover
Edge Cleaner
(Not shown)
Pile Height
Adjustment Knob
Overload Protector
(Reset button)
H-P Products, Inc.
512 West Gorgas St. zLouisville, OH 44641
1-800-822-8356
EG1200 Electric Powerhead

EG1200 Electric Powerhead Manual
Please read all instructions before using this Electric Powerhead.
Warning!
Electric shock could occur if used out doors or on wet surfaces.
1) Unplug and disconnect power
before servicing.
2) Always turn off this appliance before
connecting or disconnecting either
hose or motorized nozzle.
3) Do not pick up anything that is burn-
ing or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
4) Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturers recomm-
ended attachments.
5) Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
To unplug, grasp plug, not the cord.
6) Do not handle system or appliances
with wet hands.
7) Turn off all controls before unplugging.
8) Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to distributor.
9) Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near small children.
10) The hose contains electrical wires.
Do not use if damaged, cut or punc-
tured. Avoid picking up sharp objects.
11) Do not put any object into openings.
12) Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
13) Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of the body away from open-
ings and moving parts.
14) Do not leave vacuum or brush when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
15) Do not pick up flammable or com-
bustible liquids such as gasoline or use
it in areas where they may be present.
16) Use extra care when cleaning
on stairs.
Save These Instructions. INTENDED FOR HOUSEHOLD USE ONLY.
Safety Instructions

Edge Cleaner
Active brush edge cleaners are on both sides of either
electric brush. Guide either side of the brush along base
boards or next to furniture to help remove dirt trapped
at carpet edges.
Overload Protector
The overload protector protects the motor from brush
jamming and belt breakage. If the brush stops, the
overload protector will stop the electric brush.
To correct problem:
Unplug the electrical cord. Check brush area for
excessive lint buildup or jamming.
To reset:
Press reset button on top of the brush. Plug in
and turn on vacuum and brush.
Overload Protector
(reset button)
EG1200 Electric Powerhead Manual
Special Features
Wand Release
Button Slotted Area
Stop Position
Electric Brush
(Wand Release)
Insert wands into EG1200. Snap wand button into place.
Turn wand button past the stop position. This slotted
area allows you to turn the handle to the side to reach
farther under furniture.

How to start.
1) To lower wands hold EG1200 down with
foot and pull back on wands.
2) Start vacuum and electric brush.
EG1200 Electric Powerhead Manual
Electric Brush Use
Electric Brush Care
Change Pile Settings:
Select a pile height setting by rotating the pile height
control on the EG1200 Electric Brush.
The pile height setting is shown on the control. The
deeper the pile of the carpet, the higher the setting.
As a general guide:
XLO — most carpet heights
LO — short to medium pile
MED — medium to long pile
HI — shag and long pile
Suggested pile height
settings:
For best deep down cleaning, use the XLO setting.
However you may need to raise the height to make
some jobs easier.
Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect electrical supply before servicing
or cleaning the unit. Failure to do so could
result in electrical shock or personal injury.
Light Changing
1) Remove light cover by
pressing in and lifting
both sides as shown.
2) Push in and turn bulb to remove.
3) Replace bulb and snap light cover in
place.

EG1200 Electric Powerhead Manual
Electric Brush Care
Belt Changing and Brush
Cleaning
Disconnect hose and brush from electrical outlet.
Frequently check and remove hair, string and lint buildup
in the EG1200 brush area. If buildup becomes excessive,
disconnect the EG1200 from wand and follow steps below.
To Remove:
1) Raise the pile height adjustment rollers.Remove
the two cover screws from the EG1200 base.
2) Insert and twist flat screw-driver under both
back cover tabs.
3) Turn the EG1200 right side up. Tilt cover
forward from back until front snaps free.
4) Carefully insert and lift screwdriver at each brush
support to free brush from base.
5) Remove belt from motor shaft.
6) Remove broken or worn belt.
7) Slide brush supports off to check and clean brush
support areas.See
EG1200 Brush Assembly for
picture of complete brush.
Tab
Brush
Support
Base
Motor
Shaft
Belt
Guard
Belt

To Replace:
1) Slide on washers and brush supports.
2) Install new belt in belt groove on the brush
assembly, then over motor shaft as shown.
3) Insert both front support tabs into base slots.
Then snap brush supports into place.
4) Line up tabs on front of base with slots inside
the cover front.
5) Tilt cover to back. Press cover firmly until rear
tabs snap into place.Turn EG1200 over, replace
cover screws and lower the pileheight adjustment
rollers into place.
Motor
Shaft
Belt
Guard
Belt
EG1200 Electric Powerhead Manual
Electric Brush Care
Front
Base Tabs
Cover
Slots
Rear Base Tabs
Front Tab Support

EG1200 Electric Powerhead Manual
Brush Servicing
Disconnect hose and brush from electrical outlet
and disconnect EG1200 from wand so brush will
not operate while being serviced.
To Check:
When brush is worn to the level of the base
support bars, replace the brush.
To Replace:
Remove light cover, EG1200 cover, belt and brush
assembly (follow "to remove" section in
Belt
Changing and Brush Cleaning
.)
1) Remove brush support and washers from brush assembly.
2) Remove brush assembly and replace with new brush.
3) Reassemble brush assembly.
4) Replace belt, brush assembly, EG1200 cover.
Base Support Bar
Limited Warranty
The EG1200 is warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year. This warranty
covers brushes used for household purposes only, provided all guidelines in this manual are followed. This warranty
is limited to the replacement of the defective part, the cost of shipping shall be incurred by the purchaser. This
warranty does not apply to bulbs and belt replacement caused by normal use. This warranty is exclusive and is in
lieu of all other warranties whether written, oral, or implied. Liability is in all cases limited to the replacement of
product. No liability shall be incurred for any other damages arising from the sale or use of this product whether
consequential, indirect, incidental, or act of God.
Brush
Support
Washer
Washer
Brush
Belt
Groove
Brush
Support
Brush Assembly

EG1200 Electric Powerhead Manual
Explosion and Parts List
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18
35
19
22
36
12
26
10
27
26
21
10 Belt
12 Base Nozzle
13 Motor
14 Bracket, Motor
15 Overload Protector
16 Bulb, Light
17 Socket, Bulb
18 Catch,Yoke
19 Yoke
20 Bumper
21 Shaft, Roller
22 Seal,Yoke Bearing (2)
23 Wheel, Nozzle
26 Bearing Assembly
27 Brush Assembly
33 Panel, Light
34 Nozzle,Floor (Upper)
35 Cap Swivel
36 Indicator Cam
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15
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