Minuteman 807756 Operation manual

Electric
Powerhead
Model:
807756 115V (10' cord)
807758 230V (10' cord)
807896 115V (6' cord)
807897 230V (6' cord)
Revised 6/02
OPERATION SERVICE PARTS CARE

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FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electric shock - Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
•Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
•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 a service center.
•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and 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.
•Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
•Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where
they may be present.
•Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
INSPECTION
Carefully unpack and inspect your machine for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly
inspected.
WARNING
To avoid electric shock, do not use motorized nozzle on wet surfaces.
Electric motors can cause explosions when operated near explosive materials or vapors. Do not
operate this machine near flammable materials such as solvents, thinners, fuels, grain dust, etc.
ELECTRICAL - 115V
This machine is designed to operate on a standard 15 amp, 60 hz, AC circuit. Voltages below 105
volts AC or above 125 volts. AC could cause serious damage to the motor.
ELECTRICAL - 230V
This machine is designed to operate on a standard 16 amp, 50 hz, AC circuit. Voltages below 200
volts AC or above 250 volts AC could cause serious damage to the motor.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
To protect the operator from electric shock this machine must be grounded while in use. This ma-
chine is equipped with an approved three-conductor power cord and grounding type plug to fit the
proper grounding type receptacle.
ASSEMBLY
To attach operator handle, loosen collector at end of handle, slide over power head neck swivel and
tighten. Straighten electric cord on power head and clip to handle with the two smaller clips provided.
Insert electric cord into clip before putting on handle. Attach a clip at each end of handle on straight
section. At lower end, leave enough slack to allow free movement of handle up and down.
Attach hose to vacuum intake and onto the operator handle. Push hose cuff into handle as far as it
will go. Guide electric cord from operator handle along hose and attach with clips provided. Insert
electric cord into clip then press clip onto hose close to operator handle. Twist electric cord one
more turn on hose and insert third cord clip near end of hose going into vacuum tank intake. Plug
male electric cord to female pigtail cord on vacuum head. This electric cord plug should not be used
for any other purpose.
OPERATION
To operate the power head, turn switch on vacuum motor head on. This will turn the vacuum and
brush in the power head at the same time.
Let the power head do the work. Simply glide the tool back and forth in free and easy strokes until
every area has been covered. The brush will do the work for you and, at the same time, fluff up the
nap of the carpet.
If an object jams the brush and prevents the brush from turning, switch the vacuum cleaner off, and for
proper personal protection, unplug the power cord. Now remove the object and restart the unit.
Your Minuteman Electric Power Head will easily slip under low furniture to get at hard-to-reach places.

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Powerhead Assembly
ITEM PART NO. QTY DESCRIPTION
1 370006MCH 1 Brush Base Top Cover
2 830001 1 Base Coupling Powerhead
3 830803 1 Plug
4 831842 1 Cord Set Base
5 715146 1 Decal Brush Monitor
6 800303 1 Hose Assembly Comp. (Models 807756, 807758)
7 831879 6 Cord Retainer
8 370059 1 Switch Cover
9 370089 2 Felt Strip - Coupling Flange
10 370053 2 Coupling Flange Bushing
11 370008 2 Coupling Pivot Plate
12 370085 1 Felt Strip - Base Cover
13 370090 1 Gasket - Cover L
14 370091 1 Gasket - Cover R
15 370100 1 Brush Core Assembly Comp.
16 370022 1 Brush End Plate/Drive
17 370052 1 Brush Drive Pulley
18 370043 1 Belt Brush
19 370051 1 Motor Drive Pulley
20 740700 1 Upright Brush Motor 115V
20A 740900 1 Brush Motor 240V
21 370069 2 Carbon Brush
22 370083 2 Brush Strip
23 370044 1 Brush Strip Door
24 370023 1 Brush End Plate/Idle
25 370077 2 Bearing Brush
26 740703 1 Electronic Brush Control 115V
26A 740901 1 Electronic Brush Control 230V
27 370092 1 Circuit Board Cushion
28 711128 7 SCR-ST-B HI-LO 8 x .62 PL
29 370076 1 Spring Axle
31 370005 1 Brush Base/Upright
32 370086 1 Felt Strip - Base
33 740036 1 Terminal Block
34 370064 1 Strain Relief
35 831877 1 Cord 3-Wire 10
35A 831876 1 Cord 6' (Fullback)
36 370021 1 Foot Release
37 370045 1 Rear Axle
38 370073 1 Spring Axle
39 370009 2 Wheel 2 in.
40 370074 2 Hubcap
41 370075 7 Axle Retainer
42 370047 2 Metal Protector
43 370071 1 Wire Form
44 370031 1 Center Wheel
45 370050 1 Center Wheel Axle
46 370040 1 Bumper
47 710362 4 SCR-MC 10 - 32 x 1.25 ST PL
48 710130 2 SCR-MC 8 - 32 x .62 ST NI
49 710010 1 SCR-MC 6 - 32 x .37 OH
50 370084 1 Retainer
51 711502 4 WSR - Flat #8
52 370054 2 Coupling Bearing Bush
53 711504 2 WSR - Flat 1/4 ID SS
54 715137 1 Decal Cover
55 370026 1 Strain Relief
56 290001 1 Wand Section - Upper
57 828284 1 Lower Wand Assembly Comp.

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FIELD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
To install pigtail cord onto your vacuum, read the following carefully.
1. MAKE SURE THE MACHINE HAS BEEN UNPLUGGED FROM POWER SUPPLY.
2. Remove the dome by removing the four screws and nuts that hold it to the lid. Be careful to note
the location of small spacers; four short and four long. For vacuum machines other than Minute-
man, consult your distributor for removal of its dome or equivalent.
3. Unwrap the black plastic electrical tape from around the switch and remove the wires that go to
the motor only - not those of the power supply cord - taking care to note the location of the wires.
4. Locate a spot about one inch to the right of the cord and in line with the cord. Drill a 5/8 inch
diameter hole.
5. Insert the supplied pigtail cord into the hole and attach one wire to a terminal on each side of the
switch along with each of the motor wires you disconnected from the switch. Tighten the terminal
screws down securely.
6. Take the green grounding wire that is left and attach it to the motor frame using the same screw
that the other two green wires are attached with. Make sure all three wires are securely screwed
into place.
7. Rewrap the switch with new electrical tape. Be sure to wrap all bare wires and terminal com-
pletely and tightly.

LIMITED WARRANTY
Minuteman International, Inc. warrants to the original purchaser/user that this product is free from defects in workmanship and
materials under normal use and service for a period of one year from date of purchase. In addition, Minuteman International,
Inc. will, at its option, honor labor warranty claims for the first 12 months from date of sale, provided such claims are submitted
through and approved by factory authorized repair stations. Minuteman International, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace
without charge, except for transportation costs, parts that fail under normal use and service when operated and maintained in
accordance with the applicable operation and instruction manuals.
This warranty does not apply to normal wear, or to items whose life is dependent on their use and care, such as belts, cords,
switches, hoses, rubber parts, electrical motor components or adjustments. Parts not manufactured by Minuteman International,
Inc. such as engines, batteries, battery chargers, hydraulic pumps, and tires are covered by and subject to the warranties and/
or guarantees of their manufacturers. Please contact Minuteman International, Inc. for procedures in warranty claims against
these manufacturers.
Special warning to purchaser — Use of replacement filters and/or prefilters not manufactured by Minuteman International, Inc.
or its designated licensees, will void all warranties expressed or implied.
A potential health hazard exists without exact original equipment replacement.
All warranteed items become the sole property of Minuteman International, Inc. or its original manufacturer, whichever the case
may be.
Minuteman International, Inc. disclaims any implied warranty, including the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of
fitness for a particular purpose. Minuteman International, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any special, incidental or
consequential damages.
This limited warranty is applicable only in the U.S.A. and Canada, and is extended only to the original user/purchaser of this
product. Customers outside the U.S.A. and Canada should contact their local distributor for export warranty policies. Minuteman
International, Inc. is not responsible for costs or repairs performed by persons other than those specifically authorized by
Minuteman International, Inc. This warranty does not apply to damage from transportation, alterations by unauthorized persons,
misuse or abuse of the equipment, use of non-compatible chemicals, or damage to property, or loss of income due to
malfunctions of the product.
If a difficulty develops with this machine, you should contact the dealer from whom it was purchased.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of special, incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, so the above exclusions and limitations may not apply to you.
World Headquarters Minuteman Canada, Inc.
Minuteman International, Inc. 2210 Drew Road
111 South Rohlwing Road Mississauga, Ontario
Addison, Illinois 60101 L5S 1B1
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985600
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