Hoover SteamVac F5835-900 Operating instructions

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
CARPET CLEANING MACHINE
STEAM VAC
Maytag Services
16025867

RECOVERYTANK HANDLE
ASSEMBLY-'_
CORD
ASSEMBLY
CARPET
GROOMER
BRUSH
MOTOR
COVER
ASSEMBLY
!
RESERVOIR
ASSEMBLY
LOWER
HANDLE
ASSEMBLY
HANDLE
RELEASE
LEVER '_
L.H. TRUNION
PUMP DUC ./_j,_T,_'_ ON/OFF SWITCH
WHEEL
"E" CLIP
WASHER
WHEEL SHAFT
STANDPIPE GASKET
MAIN BODY

1. General
The steam vac is a self contained domestic extractor
designed for deep cleaning of carpet and rugs.
Initial models incorporate six and seven amp motors.
Top of the line models include a tool kit which allows
the unit to be used for stair or upholstery cleaning.
This instruction deals with the top of the line models.
Instructions that pertain only to low end models will be
noted,
II. Operation
The units are controlled by the on/off pedal located on
the LH side,
ON/OFF
PEDAL
Solution is gravity fed to the floor from the solution
tank through the reservoir assembly to the distributor,
The reservoir assembly is opened by actuating the
trigger in the handle.
Suction is directed to the floor through the clear
nozzle and up into the recovery tank where the air
and water are separated. A float prevents the
recovery tank from being overfitled.
The turbine (air) pump operates on the suction from
the motor. Suction is directed to the pump through
the pump duct, and is completed when the door on
the hood is opened.
The Pump gets a constant flow of solution from the
solution tank through the reservoir assembly. On
models without the pump, the pump tap on the
reservoir is plugged.
The recovery tank can be unlatched and carried to
empty.
The toot set can be used by removing the tank duct
and replacing with the hose assembly. Open tool
door and connect hose. This will direct solution and
suction to the hose grip.
III. Disassembly
A. Solution tank
To remove, unlatch and pull tank assembly
out of position. (Fig. 1)
HANDLE
Fig. 1

Replaceable components of the tank assembly
include the cap assembly, cap gasket and poppet
valve.
B Cap assembly
1. Twist off to remove. (Fig. 2)
Fig. 2
Fig. 2
2. Slide gasket off to replace. (Rib on gasket faces
toward cap.)
C. Poppet valve
1. Insert screwdriver through tank opening
and push valve until it snaps out of seat. (Fig. 3)
Fig. 3
Fig. 3
2. Work valve stem out of tank from underneath.
3. The spring, brass washer and valve seat will stay
trapped in the valve seat. Remove through tank
opening.
Note positioning in Fig. 3A.
SPRING-._/_
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VALVE SEAL'_t_
Fig. 3A VALVE STEM "'_ ._
The cupped end of the valve seal faces downward
upon reassembly.
To reassemble valve:
1. Slide valve assembly into valve seat through
opening in bottom of tank. (Fig. 4) Use a small
amount of soap on seal to case assembly.
2. With small screwdriver, work rubber washer into
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housing. (Fig. 5)
3. Continue to slide shaft in until it stops.
Fig. 5
4. Valve should spring open and closed when
fully seated.
D. Upper handle assembly
1. Remove two bolts and slide handle off. (Fig. 6)

Fig. 6
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The handle is replaced as an assembly.
If the upper handle rod becomes dislodged during
disassembly, reposition it with the large fin towards
the front of the handle. (Fig. 7)
Fig. 7
_ LARGE FIN
TOWARDS
FRONT
Slide it up into the handle until it snaps into position.
E. Recovery tank
1. Release handle to lowest position (RH side pedal)
2. Pivot two latches outward (Fig. 8) and lift off tank.
LATCH
Fig. 8
3. Remove lid assembly. (Fig. 9)
The lid is carried in service as an assembly that
includes the lid, float retainer, float and filter.
F. Recovery tank duct
1. Slide out of position. (Fig. 10)
Fig.
FRONT
PANEL
G. Hood assembly
1. Remove screw - located below recovery tank at
top rear of hood. (Fig. 11)
Fig. 11

2. Carefully pry inward on rear panels of hood to
release snaps. (Fig. 12)
Fig. 12
1. Lift hood until it clears latches and push forward to
remove.
H. Nozzle front plate /seal
The nozzle front plate is stocked as a part of the hood
assembly.
It is not recommended the front plate be removed.
This could damage or misposition the seal which is
critical to the machine's performance.
I. Door assembly
1. Open door and pry outward on either side
to release one pin and remove. (Fig. 14)
The door is replaced as an assembly (door, seal and
speed nut).
J. Door spring
1. Positioned on hood boss per illustration in
Fig. 15.
Fig. 15
To reassemble hood.
1. Position two locating tabs in front corners into
mating boss on base and pivot hood down into
position until the sides of the hoods snap into
retaining bosses.
2. Replace screw and tighten.
K. Pump assembly (where applicable)
1. Remove screw. (Fig. 16)
,
3.
Fig. 16
Disconnect tubing coming from handle assembly.
Release snap and lift pump out. (Fig. 17)

Pumpisreplacedasan assemblywhichincludesthe
quickconnectandtubing.(Fig. 18)
Fig. 18
The quick connect is also available as a separate
service item.
L. Pump duct
The pump duct is held by the pump mounting screw.
(Fig. 19)
Fig. 19
M. Motor cover assembly
DISTRIBUTOR
HOSE
Fig. 20
_ MOTOR
COVER
ASSEMBLY
®
1. Disconnect hose to distributor.
2. Remove five screws (Fig. 21) and lift off.
On pump models, if pump is removed, screw
five will already be out.

Themotorcoverassemblyconsistsoftherecovery
tanklatchesanddistributor.
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To remove distributor.
1. Push outward on distributor stem while pulling out
and down on 'T' boss. Distributor will snap out of
housing. (Fig. 22)
N. Handle release, switch lever and switch
Lower the handle to lowest position.
1. Remove trunnions - two screws in each.
(Fig. 23)
2. Unclip cord from cord clip in rear of handle.
MOUNTING
SCREWS
TRUNNION
1 I
I
Fig. 23
3. Lift lower handle out of position.
Handle release lever
The RH trunnion traps the handle release lever. Slide
lever inward then up to remove. (Fig. 24)
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Fig. 24
Switch /switch pedal
1. The LH trunnion houses the on/off switch and
traps the switch lever. (Fig. 25)
LH
TRUNNION
ON/OFF
SWITCH
SWITCH
LEVER
Fig. 25
2. Disconnect leads and snap switch out of trunnion.
3. The switch pedal can be removed once
the trunnion is lifted.
0. Cord
With motor cover removed cord can be accessed

1. Disconnectleadsatswitch,insulatedterminaland
groundscrew.
2. Disconnectcordfromcordclipinbackof handle.
3. Snapstrainreliefoutofhousing.
Note: Uponreassembly,routecordasshownin Fig.
26. Alsoit isvery important toreconnectground
lead.
GROUND
RELIEF
Fig. 26
P. Lower handle
1. Replaceable parts of the lower handle
include the handle cover, lower rod, reservoir
assembly and lower handle. (Fig. 27)
LOWER HANDLE_
I
LOWER
ROD
RESERVOIR
ASSEMBLY
Fig. 27
HANDLE
COVER
0. Handle cover
1. Release four snaps and lift cover off. (Fig.
28 A & B)
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Fig. 28A
Fig. 28B
R. Lower rod
1. Trapped in place by handle cover. Lift out
to remove. (Fig. 29)
Fig. 29 :7,

S. Reservoir assembly
1. Release two clips and remove from cradle
in lower handle. (Fig. 30)
The reservoir is replaced as an assembly which does
not include tubing.
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The reservoir assembly can be inspected by removing
the diaphragm valve and checking the chamber and
valve. (Fig. 31)
Pull here
with
to remove
Fig. 31
Tubing routing is illustrated in Fig. 32.
Note: 900 coupler in pump tubing protects tubing
from kinking. Tubing is available in a service kit that
includes the tubing and 900 coupler. Pump tubing is
3/8' ID. All other is 1/4" 1 D.
Fig. 32
t
T. Motor
With motor cover removed disconnect leads and lift
motor out of main body.
The motor is replaced as an assembly only.

Note: Thefoamsealon themotorbaseis critical
andmustbereplacedif damagedor missing.
Positionthefoamper Fig.33.
Fig. 33
SEAL
LOCATION
Fig. 33
U. Motor seals
Two seals are positioned below the motor. (Fig. 34)
Fig. 34
Fig. 34
The seals can be removed by prying them out of
position.
V. Standpipe seal
Press fit to standpipe. (Fig. 35)
W. Rear wheel
_ TANDPIPE
SEAL
Fig. 35
1. Remove 'E' clip and slide wheel shaft out
of housing. (Fig. 36)
MAIN BODY
"E" CLIP
Fig. 36
SHAFT

Hose assembly
CONVERTER
f HOSE
WAND VALVE
UPHOLSTERY
Serviceable components of the hose assembly are
shown in the above diagram.
A. Hose
With a small screwdriver, push in on the hose bosses
on both sides of the converter and wand valve
assembly while pulling outward on hose. (Fig. 37)
HOSE
Fig. 37 BOSSES
B. Upholstery nozzle
Insert a screwdriver at the nozzle lock and pry upward
on the flange on the upholstery nozzle. Pull the
nozzle off the wand. (Fig. 38)
Fig. 38
Fig. 38
The wand is replaced as an assembly and contains all
the internal components of the valve.
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IV. Troubleshooting check list - Steam Vac
The following is a guide to aid in determining the origin of a problem for which these models could
conceivably be brought in for service.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE POSSIBLE SOLUTION
A. Motor 1. Unit not firmly plugged in. 1. Check cord for proper connections.
won't 2. No voltage at wall plug. 2. Plug into a known good source.
run 3. Open in attachment cord. 3. Check and replace cord.
4. Switch failed. 4. Replace switch.
5. Switch lever failed or out of 5. Replace or reposition lever.
position.
Crimp connections loose.
Open circuit in motor.
Motor brushes stuck or worn.
.
7.
8.
9. R.H. trunnion cracked /loose.
6. Check connections.
7. Replace motor.
8. Work brushes in holder to assure free
movement. If brushes are worn or "pitted"
from arcing, replace motor.
9. Replace or tighten trunnion.
B. Unit
won't
distribute
water
1. Solution tank empty. 1. Refill and check operation.
2. Poppet valve malfunctioning. 2. Check and replace - located in bottom of
solution tank.
3. Solution tank opening clogged. 3. Clean and check operation.
4. Valve in reservoir assembly 4. Check for obstruction - if clear - replace
failed, reservoir.
5. Tubing to distributor kinked /5. Trace tubing and check for kinks.
pinched from improper assembly.
6. Distributor clogged. 6. Clean or replace if necessary.
C. Unit
won't
extract
(No or low
suction)
1. Nozzle clogged.
2. Recovery tank duct not
installed or out of position
on recovery tank.
3. Recovery tank full.
4. Standpipe seal missing /
damaged.
5. Motor fan damaged.
6. Motor seals missing or
damaged.
7. Motor loose.
1. Check nozzle opening at floor and clean.
2. Check to insure duct is positioned in front
of recovery tank.
3. Empty tank and recheck operation.
4. Replace seal.
5. Replace motor.
6. Replace seals.
7. Tighten motor mounting screws.
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IV.Troubleshootingchecklist-SteamVac(cont'd)
PROBLEMPOSSIBLECAUSE POSSIBLESOLUTION
D. Unit
won't
pump.
(where
applicable
1. Solution tank empty.
2. Poppet valve malfunctioning.
3. Solution tank opening clogged.
4. Reservoir assembly clogged.
5. Tubing to pump kinked.
6. Pump duct out of position.
7. Pump air intake duct clogged.
8. Solution hose to wand kinked
or clogged.
9. Solution hose not securely
connected to pump.
10. Valve in handle grip failed.
11. Pump failed.
1. Refill and check operation.
2. Check and replace - located in bottom of
solution tank.
3. Clean and check operation.
4. Check and clean or replace.
5. Trace tubing and check for kinks - make
sure 900 elbow is in place
6. Check to insure pump duct is secured.
7. Clean and check operation.
8. Attempt to flush hose if clogged, replace if
necessary.
9. Check connection.
10. Replace wand /valve assembly.
11. Replace pump - check items 1-1 0 prior to
replacing pump.
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