H-P Products TurboCat Zoom User manual

Review this manual before operating
your TurboCat Zoom®Turbine Powerhead
OWNER'S MANUAL
TURBINE POWERHEAD
P/N 8429 • 6/20

TURBOCAT ZOOM TURBINE POWERHEAD
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TABLE OF CONTENTS: PAGE
Safety Instructions....................................................................................................................3
Using your TurboCat Zoom Turbine Powerhead ............................................................4
Maintenance and Care.............................................................................................................7
Troubleshooting the TurboCat Zoom Turbine Powerhead ........................................10
Service Information and Replacement Parts.................................................................11
Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................................11
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read These Instructions Before Using This Vacuum System
With usage of any tool with moving parts, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
• Disconnect turbine powerhead from system before attempting to unclog or
service.
• Do not use on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by
or near children.
• Use only as directed in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
• If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged or
exposed to water, return it to a service center.
• Do not handle system or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into openings.
• Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, or anything
that may reduce airflow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use it in
any areas where they may be present.
• The hose contains electrical wires. Do not use if damaged, cut or punctured.
Avoid picking up sharp objects.
• Remember that turbine powerheads operate whenever they are connected
to a running vacuum. Make sure to turn vacuum system off when leaving
powerhead unattended.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Intended for Household Use Only

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Pull Wand
Back
USING YOUR TURBOCAT ZOOM TURBINE POWERHEAD
This System is Designed for Dry Pick Up Only
Your TurboCat Zoom Turbine Powerhead runs off the
airflow of your vacuum system. It has no on/off switch.
Whenever it is attached to a running vacuum system,
it will automatically operate. No adjustments to the
TurboCat Zoom are necessary for different types of
carpeting.
Adjustable
Wand
Neck
Wand
Release
Tab
To ensure maximum efficiency of the
TurboCat Zoom, make sure that any filters,
bags and cleaning hoses in your vacuum
system are clean and free of blockage.
1. To attach the adjustable wand, simply
insert the wand into the TurboCat Zoom
neck until it fits snugly.
2. Insert the hose handle into the
adjustable wand.
3. The adjustable wand will be locked
in an upright position. To release the
wand from the vertical locked position,
gently place foot on TurboCat Zoom,
grasp the wand and pull back. (Fig. 1)
4. Vacuum. When finished, the
wand can be locked in an upright
position by pushing it forward until
the lock is engaged.
To detach the wand, press the wand release tab on the back of the TurboCat
Zoom neck with foot or hand and pull up on the wand.
Fig. 1

TURBOCAT ZOOM TURBINE POWERHEAD
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MAINTENANCE AND CARE
WARNING:
Always disconnect the TurboCat Zoom before cleaning the brush area as
brush may suddenly restart. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
Brush Cleaning
Check the brush roller frequently in order to maintain optimum efficiency.
If hair, string, thread, carpet fiber or lint becomes wound around the brush
roller, remove by unwinding them by hand or carefully cutting with scissors. If
buildup becomes excessive, disconnect the TurboCat Zoom from the vacuum
system and follow the brush replacement steps in the next section.
Belt Removal and Replacement
The belt should be checked periodically to ensure it’s in good condition. If
stretched, cracked or broken, it should be replaced.
1. Turn the vacuum system off and disconnect the TurboCat Zoom from the
system.
2. Turn the powerhead over and rotate the two black latches until they align
with the clear plastic belt cover. Remove the cover.
3. Remove the three screws securing the baseplate to the powerhead.
Remove the baseplate. NOTE: Before brush roller removal, note the correct
orientation of both the brush roller and belt.
4. Lift the brush, belt and support assembly out of the housing.
5. Remove the old belt.
6. Ensure that the brush roller is going to align properly and place the new
belt over one end of the brush roller, aligning it between the two center
belt flanges.
7. Twist belt as shown and loop over shaft. NOTE: The brush will rotate in the
wrong direction if twisted incorrectly.
8. Slide the brush roller assembly back into the housing recesses so the
supports seat properly into the housing.
9. Ensure the orange seal on the belt cover and mating surface of the
housing are clean before reinstalling the belt cover.
10. To reinstall the belt cover, simply insert the front of the belt cover under
the baseplate edge and lower into its original position.
11. Secure the belt cover in place by turning the two latches back to the
locked position.

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Removing Clogs
If the TurboCat Zoom Powerhead becomes obstructed:
1. Turn the vacuum system off and disconnect the TurboCat Zoom from the
system.
2. Turn the powerhead over and rotate the two black latches until they align
with the openings in the clear plastic belt cover. Remove the cover.
3. Remove debris from the intake or turbine. Rotate brush roller to ensure
the system is clear. Ensure the orange seal on the belt cover and mating
surface of the housing 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 back to the locked
position.
Wand Release Tab
Neck
Intake
Belt Cover Latches (2)
Belt
Baseplate Screws
Brush Roller Assembly
Base Plate
Belt Cover
Belt Cover Seal
(Underside of Cover)
Belt Flanges
Turbine Shaft
Turbine
(Below Lower Housing)
Underside of
TurboCat Zoom Powerhead
Underside of
TurboCat Zoom Powerhead
with Base Plate and Belt
Cover Removed

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TROUBLESHOOTING THE TURBOCAT ZOOM
TURBINE POWERHEAD
WARNING
Always disconnect the TurboCat Zoom before maintenancing as brush may
suddenly restart. Failure to do so can result in personal injury.
Loss of Vacuum
If your system seems to show a loss of vacuum power, check the following:
• Check for powerhead clog following the instructions on page 5.
• Depending on your power unit, check the bag, filter or dirt canister to ensure
it’s not full. Please refer to your central vacuum power unit operating manual
for specific instructions.
• Check for clog in vacuum hose. To check for an obstruction, unplug the hose
and insert an object smaller than the diameter of the hose (a butter knife
works well). Pass the object through the hose, if it stops, that will indicate
where the obstruction is located. Gently shake the hose up and down, so that
the butter knife is able to bounce against the clog and dislodge it. If you are
unable to remove the clog safely, please contact an Authorized Dealer.
• If suction is still decreased, please contact an Authorized Dealer.
Powerhead Doesn’t Move Smoothly Across Carpet
• If the TurboCat Zoom powerhead doesn’t move smoothly across the carpet
and seems to “bounce” when vacuuming, change the direction you are
vacuuming and the issue should be remedied.
Powerhead is Difficult to Push
If your TurboCat Zoom is difficult to push while vacuuming, check the following:
• Change the direction you are vacuuming to check if it’s easier to push the
powerhead.
• If still difficult, ensure the belt orientation is correct following the belt
removal and replacement instructions on page 4.
• If neither remedies the issue, please contact an Authorized Dealer. You may
need the TurboCat Zoom ST model designed to allow for easier and thorough
vacuuming of 80-100 ounce soft carpets with a tall pile height.

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REPLACEMENT PARTS
SERVICE INFORMATION
The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance.
If additional service or repairs are required, please call 1-800-822-8356 or
visit www.centralvacservice.com for Authorized Servicing Dealer contact
information.

H-P Products, Inc. warrants that the TurboCat Zoom Turbine Powerhead, when used for household
purposes, pursuant to Seller’s instructions, will be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of three (3) years from the date of the initial consumer purchase. H-P Products, Inc.
warrants that the TurboCat Zoom Turbine Powerhead, when used in a commercial application,
pursuant to Seller’s instructions will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of ninety (90) days from the date of initial sale by H-P Products, Inc. This warranty does not cover
consumable parts such as replacement belts. This warranty is limited to the replacement of defective
parts and any costs of shipping shall be incurred by the purchaser.
THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED,
IMPLIED OR STATUTORY AND H-P PRODUCTS, INC. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY
FOR CONSEQUENTIAL AND INCIDENTAL DAMAGES AND LIMITS THE IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY TO THE PERIOD OF EFFECTIVENESS OF THIS EXPRESS WARRANTY.
LIMITED WARRANTY
512 W. Gorgas Street, Louisville, Ohio 44641-0912
www.CentralVacService.com