Oreck XL U2000RB2L-1 User manual

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U2000RB2L-1
HIGH SPEED UPRIGHT VACUUM
CLEANER WITH
CLEANING SYSTEM
®
S I M P L Y A M A Z I N G ®
Includes:
• Safety Warnings
• Warranty
• Operating Instructions
• Trouble Diagnosis
• Accessories
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READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL
APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS
SHOULD ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY,
INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
Important
Safety InStructIonS
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Table of Contents
BEFORE OPERATING
CLEANER, READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS
MANUAL CAREFULLY.
Maintenance and Customer Service,
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . page 2
Important Safety Instructions cont.,
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . page 3
Warranty, Motor Protection - Vacuum
Shutdown, Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 4
Operating Instructions,
Cord-Lock Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . page 5
To Replace Paper Filter Dust Bag,
Stuffing or Blockage, Using an Oreck
Fresh Air®Tab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . page 6
To Adjust or Replace Brush,
Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . page 7
Your ORECK vacuum cleaner is a product of precise engineering.
The motor bearings are permanently lubricated and should not be
oiled. If you require additional information or have problems with
your ORECK appliance, you may call ORECK commercial customer
service at: Commercial: 1-800-242-1378
Hospitality: 1-888-23-ORECK
Canada: 1-866-74-ORECK
Please specify the model number and serial/code number which
can be found on the data plate on the back of the vacuum.
Save your sales or purchase slip. Should your ORECK appliance
require warranty service in the U.S.A., present this slip to the
Authorized Service Center as your proof of purchase date or, in
Canada, call customer service.
Maintenance and
Customer Service
Accessories
Sold Separately
Commercial: 1-800-242-1378
Hospitality: 1-888-23-ORECK
Canada: 1-866-74-ORECK
ITEM PART #
1. Dust Bag, 25 Pack, Regular PK800025
2. Oreck Fresh Air®Tabs AIRTABS
• Do not leave the vacuum when it is plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not allow the vacuum to be used as
a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used near children.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the
vacuum is not working as it should, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a service
center or contact customer service at:
US: 1-800-989-3535
Canada: 1-888-676-7325
• 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 the vacuum 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 vacuum 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
air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline or
lighter fluid, or use in areas where they may
be present.

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Important
Safety InStructIonS
• Do not operate the vacuum when it is in
the upright and locked position.
• Do not let the unit run while in any one
stationary position for any period of
time. Keep the appliance moving while
in operation.
• Do not use the vacuum to pick up anything
that is burning or smoldering, such as:
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust container and/or
filters in place.
• Use extra care when using the vacuum on stairs.
• Do not use the vacuum in an enclosed space
where flammable, explosive or toxic vapors
are given off by oil base paint, paint thinner,
some mothproofing substances, or in a
space where flammable dust is present.
• Do not use the vacuum to pick up toxic
materials, such as: chlorine bleach, drain
cleaner, etc.
• Use caution when vacuuming over area rug
edges and fringes.
• Use the vacuum only as described in this
manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
• Product contains chemicals known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded. If the
appliance should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current by reducing the risk of
electric shock. This appliance is equipped with
a cord having an equipment-grounding
conductor and grounding plug. The plug must
be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING – Improper connection of the
equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the
appliance – if it will not fit the outlet, have a
proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-V
circuit and has a grounding attachment plug
that looks like the plug illustrated in . Make sure
that the appliance is connected to an outlet
having the same configuration as the plug. No
adaptor should be used with this appliance.
for commercIal uSe
Save theSe InStructIonS
GROUNDED
OUTLET
GROUNDING PIN
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX

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Assembly
Warranty
ORECK MANUFACTURING COMPANY: (Oreck gives you the
following limited warranty for this product only if it was originally
purchased for use, not resale, from Oreck or an Oreck Authorized
Retail Dealer.)
Oreck will repair or replace, free of charge, to the original
purchaser, any part which is found to be defective in material or
workmanship within one (1) year of the date of purchase. This
limited warranty covers the revolving roller brush for thirty (30)
days for commercial use only.
This limited warranty does not cover the replacement of
expendable or consumable parts such as carbon motor brushes,
edge brushes, bulbs, disposable bags and other parts subject to
normal wear unless they are defective in material or workmanship.
This limited warranty does not apply to any part subjected to
accident, abuse, or alteration, misuse, damage caused by fire or
act of God, the use of voltages other than indicated on the serial
number plate of this product or service of this product by other than
Oreck or an Oreck Factory Authorized Service Center.
Oreck does not authorize any person or representative to assume
or grant any other warranty obligation with the sale of this
product.
Oreck’s limited warranty is valid only if you retain proof of
purchase from Oreck or an Oreck Authorized Retail Dealer for this
product. If you purchase this product from any other source, your
purchase is “AS IS,” which means Oreck grants you no warranty,
and that you, not Oreck, assume the entire risk of the quality and
performance of this product, including the entire cost of any
necessary servicing or repairs of any defects.
Oreck’s liability for damages to you for any costs whatsoever
arising out of this statement of limited warranty shall be limited to
the amount paid for this product at the time of original purchase,
and Oreck shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, consequential
or incidental damages arising out of the use or inability to use this
product.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion
may not apply to you.
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THIS PRODUCT,
INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD, AND NO
WARRANTIES, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WILL APPLY
AFTER THIS PERIOD.
Some states do not allow limitations on the duration of implied
warranties, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also
have other rights which vary from state to state.
1Before assembling appliance, remove two
screws from the connector assembly.
Remove plastic insert by pulling upward.
With ON/OFF switch facing the front
of the unit, slide upper handle section
over matching section of the connector
assembly. Place brace against handle
and connection assembly aligning the
holes. Insert one screw into top hole
and one screw into the bottom hole
then tighten firmly until handle is no
longer loose.
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Upper
Handle
Connector
Assembly
Attach cord to cord clip by pressing
cord above and below clip ensuring
the cord is fully rested in clip.
If the vacuum becomes overloaded, which could occur by sucking
up a large obstruction or on extremely thick carpet, the electronics
are designed to shut down the vacuum. If this happens, the vacuum
will be turned off. To reset the vacuum turn the unit off, wait 5
seconds, and then turn it back on. If it shuts down again there may
be a large obstruction in the vacuum. See page 6 for the steps on
clearing a blockage.
Motor Protection -
Vacuum Shutdown
To assist you in identifying components of your vacuum,
the parts have been numbered as follows :
1 Handle section, upper
2 Tube, lower
3 Power head
4 Outer bag
5 Paper filter
dust bag
6 Power cord
7 Retaining
spring
8 Bag tension
bar
9 Zip fastener
10 ON/OFF
switch
11 Cord hook
12 Plastic loop/cable clamp
13 Connector Assembly/
Rear Carry Handle
14 Fan housing
15 Cord assembly
16 Cord-Lock
17 Pigtail
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4
5
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7
8
9
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12
13
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The Belt
This vacuum is equipped with the Endurolife Belt, which is
designed for long life and doesn’t need changing. If the vacuum
sucks up a large obstruction, the Endurolife Belt is designed to shut
the upright down.
1. Clear any large obstruction or blockage from the vacuum.
(See Page 6, “Stuffing or Blockage”)
2. Once the blockage is cleared, plug the vacuum back in and it
will reset.
NOTE: If the vacuum continues to shut down, contact an Oreck
Authorized Service Center.
Lubrication
The vacuum cleaner motor bearings are factory lubricated and
sealed. Further lubrication is not required.
General Cleaner Care
At least once a month, check for and remove excessive lint, string
or hair from revolving brush.
Wipe the outside of the cleaner with a damp cloth. Also, clean the
connector deflector assembly area, base of cleaner and fan
housing area. If there is dust in the outer bag, vacuum it or shake
it out.
A little preventative maintenance will keep your cleaner looking
new and will ensure continued cleaning effectiveness.
CAUTION—Wood Floors, Soft (Vinyl, Asphalt Tile, etc.)
Floor Surfaces and Polished Floor Finishes
Use floor and floor finish manufacturer’s recommended methods of cleaning.
The metal strip on the base of the cleaner could be damaged if used on
concrete or abrasive surfaces, and, therefore, cause damage to wood floors,
soft (vinyl, asphalt tile, etc.) floor surfaces and polished floor finishes. The roller
brush may also scuff very soft finishes. Do not operate the unit while in the
upright and locked position. Do not let the unit run while in any one stationary
position for any period of time. Keep the unit moving while in operation.
WARNING: Unplug cord from
electrical outlet before servicing.
Operating Instructions
To Operate
Make sure disposable paper filter dust bag is in place. DO NOT
operate the cleaner without a paper filter dust bag. Plug the power
cord into an electrical outlet and press the ON LOW ( l )- ON
HIGH ( ll ) - OFF (O) switch on Helping Handle Assembly, or on
top of base for Straight Handle Models when ready to operate.
General Information
The performance of your new cleaner greatly depends upon care
and maintenance. The instructions in this manual will guide you in
performing basic care and maintenance. To obtain the most satis-
fying years of service read the instructions and keep them handy
for future reference.
Operating Recommendations
This new ORECK XL High-Speed Upright is one of the finest, fastest,
and strongest units in its class. You’ll love the way it cleans, gets
under things, and it’s SO lightweight and easy to use.
The following are a few simple suggestions regarding its operation:
1. When inserting a new disposable paper filter dust bag—
FIRST PUFF OUT and OPEN THE BAG.
2. When the disposable filter dust bag is full, REPLACE IT.
3. If at any time the machine does not pick up properly or makes
an unusual noise, STOP OPERATION and service.
4. Although your upright will pick up pins, paper clips, and other
small objects, it is recommended that these be removed from
the floor before you vacuum. Failure to do so may result in
permanent damage to the motor suction fan and its housing.
5. WARNING: Do not use your vacuum cleaner on damp or
wet surfaces. This will cause damage to the vacuum cleaner
and is dangerous to the user. Damage caused by use on wet
or damp surfaces is not covered under warranty.
6. Change the disposable filter dust bag at least once a month—
even if it is not full! The collected dust in the dust bag can
cause odor, attract moisture, act as a breeding area and can
affect the efficiency of the cleaner.
7. DO NOT run the vacuum cleaner over cord. The revolving
brush could damage the cord.
8. Use caution when vacuuming over area rug edges & fringe.
Disposable Paper Filter Dust Bags
Disposable paper filter dust bags play a very important role in the
efficiency of your ORECK vacuum cleaner. The purpose of the filter
bag is to trap dirt, but at the same time it must be porous enough
to allow air to pass through. If the filter bag becomes clogged, no
air can pass through the cleaner and cleaning cannot take place,
regardless of the cleaner’s power. Increase the CLEANING
POWER of your cleaner by changing the bag often.
To keep your cleaner operating at maximum efficiency, change the
dust bag frequently. DO NOT FILL ABOVE THE LINE INDICATED
ON THE DUST BAG.
Be sure the disposable paper filter dust bag is installed properly.
All paper dust bags are not the same. Your ORECK disposable dust
bags have been designed to be used with the ORECK cleaner.
Using bags other than genuine ORECK disposable bags will affect
the cleaning ability of your cleaner and could cause damage to it.
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Cord-Lock Instructions
WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical outlet
before servicing or removing cord-lock.
Assembly:
1. Connect plug and receptacle.
2. Snap cord into lock.
3. Rotate insert until secure
against plug.
4. Ensure rotation is as depicted
to ensure proper engagement.
Disassembly:
1. Remove cord from lock
2. Disconnect plug
and receptacle.
1. Insert pigtail plug through
hole in cord lock.
2. Plug the pigtail into the cord
receptacle.
3. Route cord through cord
lock slot.
4. Remove cord slack.
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WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical
outlet before servicing.
Stuffing or Blockage
Under certain conditions it is possible to stuff or block the intake
tube and the lower tube assembly. If your vacuum cleaner does
not pick up properly, or makes unusual noise and the outer bag
does not fluff up or balloon open, follow the following steps:
3. If tube is not blocked, look
into fan housing. See illus-
tration D. Remove debris
with long-nose pliers, a
screwdriver or coat hanger.
4. To reassemble, check O-ring
on tube, and replace if
damaged. Vacuum will not
operate properly without the
tube O-ring. Slide O-ring to
approximately 2" from base
of tube. Replace tube by
first lining up slot at base of
tube with inner tab inside
fan housing. Then reinsert
tube and push down until
the tube is seated. Make
sure O-ring is in place
against fan housing
opening. Replace and
tighten collar until collar
locking tabs are locked in
place. See illustration E.
Make sure collar is not cross
threaded on housing.
5. Many times blockage occurs
due to a full dust bag
causing dirt to back down
the air flow system. When
that happens, the blockage
will be at the top of the
system, starting in the area
where the dust bag connects
to the connector assembly.
See illustration F.
1. Check for blockage at the
mouth of the intake
opening. See illustration A.
If there is blockage, remove
it with long-nose pliers, a
screwdriver or coat hanger.
If you can not reach the
blockage, remove
baseplate. See illustration B.
2. If the blockage is not at the
base, remove lower tube.
See illustration C. Unhook
retainer spring, releasing
bottom of bag. Twist lower
collar counterclockwise to
slide up. Pull tube out of
base. Check for blockage. If
blockage is in the tube,
remove with a coat hanger.
ToReplace Filter
Dust Bag
BAG INSTALLATION:
1. Hook bottom of bag collar
opening under lip “B” of
connector assembly. Pull up
on bag collar and snap over
lip “A” of connector.
2. Press on edges of bag collar
to insure bag is completely
installed.
WARNING: Unplug cord from
electrical outlet before servicing.
A
B
D
O-ring
Fan
Housing
E
C
Retainer
Spring
IMPORTANT: On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occur
due to excessive fuzz and loose cuttings in the carpet. Stuffing
could occur for the first few cleanings until all the loose
material is removed. Due to the high efficiency of the cleaner,
many older carpets will cause stuffing when the cleaner is first
used on them.
NOTE: If the above actions do not correct the problem, contact
an ORECK authorized service center or call the commercial
customer service center.
Commercial: 1-800-242-1378
Hospitality: 1-888-23-ORECK
Canada: 1-866-74--ORECK
F
Connector
Deflector
Opening
Your ORECK XL vacuum cleaner has a special
FRESH AIR tab pocket. This pocket is located
inside the outer bag in the area where the
disposable paper bag attaches to the intake
tube. Insert tablet in pocket.
Using An Oreck Fresh Air®Tab
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IMPORTANT: Check to make sure bag collar is behind
lips “A” and “B”.
If it is not, dust will leak into outer bag. When filter bag is
in place, close outer bag with zipper fastener.
Intake Opening
Intake Opening
B
A

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Rotate and match bearing
assemblies
WARNING: Unplug cord from
electrical outlet before servicing.
To determine if the brush is
worn, place a firm straight
edge across the nozzle
opening. If brush bristles
do not extend beyond
baseplate, brush should be
adjusted.
Remove the baseplate by
removing 5 screws. Then,
remove the belt and brush
roll from the housing.
Rotate both bearing
assemblies at ends of
brush roll to show “OLD”
and replace in the holding
channels in the housing.
NOTE: The bearing
assembly setting marked
“OLD” has two notches
(ll ) on the top of the
assembly. The one marked
“NEW” has one notch
( l). When rotating
bearings, make sure both
bearing assembly settings
are the same and face up
when replacing the brush
roll.
Reassemble the belt and
the baseplate and check
bristle height above
baseplate at each end of
brush.
If a previous adjustment
has already been made
and bristle height does not
extend above baseplate, a
new brush assembly
should be ordered.
IMPORTANT: Unless
the brush is worn as
indicated above,
both bearings must
be in the “NEW”
position. When
rotating, both
bearings must be in
the “OLD” position.
Unmatched settings
will cause damage
to your machine.
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To Adjust or Replace Brush
SAVE SERVICE CALLS...CHECK THESE FIRST:
• Is the disposable filter dust bag full?
• Are pores of filter dust bag clogged with powder or fine dust?
• Is anything clogging the revolving brush, lower tube, intake
opening, fan housing or connector assembly opening?
• Is the belt in place and turning the brush?
• Are the brush ends in the proper location?
• Does the brush turn freely? Are hair, string or rug fibers wound
around the brush?
Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM POSSIBLE SOURCE AREAS TO CHECK
Whenever calling, please be sure to have your model and
serial number from data plate.
CALL COMMERCIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE HOT LINE
Commercial: 1-800-242-1378
Hospitality: 1-888-23-ORECK
Canada: 1-866-74-ORECK
ALL OTHER SERVICING SHOULD BE DONE BY AN
ORECK AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTER.
WARNING: Unplug cord from
electrical outlet before servicing.
CLEANER
WILL NOT RUN
CLEANER
DOES NOT PICK UP
Not plugged in
properly.
No electricity in
wall outlet.
Brushroll is
jammed and
motor shut off.
Filter bag is full.
Nozzle or intake
pivot clogged.
Brush is worn.
Tube clogged.
Bag pores are
clogged with fine
dust.
Impeller fan is
broken.
Revolving brush is
not even at both
ends.
Be sure cleaner is
firmly plugged
into wall outlet.
Check electrical
source–fuse or
circuit breaker.
Clear obstruction.
Upright can be
reset by
unplugging or
switching the
ON/OFF button
once.
Replace filter bag.
See “To Install Paper
Filter Dust Bag.”
Clear obstruction.
See “To Replace or
Adjust Brush. ”
Clear obstruction.
Change bag.
Return to Service
Center for repair.
Check brush roll
end cards. Make
sure words “old”
or “new” match
at each end.

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