VacuMaid Turbocat pb-480blk User manual

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The Turbocat is driven by a turbine rather
than electricity and has an agitator which
shakes the carpet to loosen dirt making
vacuuming easier and more efficient.
•Automatic pile height adjustment
•System Performance Indicator--
slows the vacuum down when
airflow is lost which indicates that
dirt is not being picked up.
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simply twist into Powerhead elbow until it fits snugly. The built-in locking
mechanism will prevent the wand from coming loose from your Powerhead
while in use. To detach wand, use your hand to depress the tab on the side of
the elbow and twist wand free. (See Fig. 1).
The wand can be locked in an upright position by pushing it forward until the
lock is engaged (See Fig. 2). This locked position is convenient for storage and
for lifting the Powerhead. To release wand from the vertical locked position,
gently place foot on Powerhead, grasp wand and pull back firmly.
FIG. 2
Your Turbine Powerhead has no “on/off ” switch. Whenever it is attached to
an operating vacuum system, it will be running. No adjustments to the tool
are necessary for different types of carpeting.
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A variety of accessories and tools are available to complement your
ATK-500 kit.** Below are just a few of the options available.
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This accessory can be used on stairs, in vehicles, or on
upholstery. The fold out crevice tool can be used to reach
into cracks and crevices or folded back when not needed.
This tool has an open face which allows the vacuum
to clean the corners on the risers of stairs allowing for
a more complete clean.
(PB-255)(PB-255)
(PB-255)(PB-255)
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This pet tool’s soft rubber bristles are great for removing
previously shed hair from a pet’s coat.
(PT-530)(PT-530)
(PT-530)(PT-530)
(PT-530)
Ceiling Fan Brush KitCeiling Fan Brush Kit
Ceiling Fan Brush KitCeiling Fan Brush Kit
Ceiling Fan Brush Kit
For the one place we forget to clean, but know that
we should, Vacu-Maid®offers the Ceiling Fan Brush
Kit. This kit helps you reach the tops of your fan
blades and better ensures that you get rid
of all of the dust build-up. With its
unique design and powerful suction, it
eliminates dust from scattering below.
(CT-5)(CT-5)
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This mini kit is perfect for cleaning small, delicate objects,
computers, and keyboards.
(CT-6)(CT-6)
(CT-6)(CT-6)
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**Do NOT use these accessories with the top or lower wand. They
are to be used with the hose or telescopic ratchet wand.
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Thread, string, carpet fiber, fuzz, and
pet hair occasionally become wound
around the brush assembly. These items
should be routinely removed to keep the
brush assembly clean and to maintain
efficiency.
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3. Strings and other entangled items
can be removed by unwinding them
by hand or carefully with scissors.
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If the turbine nozzle becomes
obstructed:
1. Turn off the vacuum system
and disconnect the powerhead
from the wand.
2. Turn the powerhead over and
remove the clear belt cover by
first rotating the two latches
counterclockwise until they
align with the openings in the
3. Remove debris from the intake and turbine. Rotate the brush roller
to ensure the system is clear. Make sure the red seal on the belt cover
and mating surfaces are free from dirt particles before reassembling.
Check that the belt teeth are engaged with the turbine drive shaft
sprocket. Check belt condition and position on sprocket and on
brush roller.
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the two latches clockwise until they lock into place.
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belt cover. Lift the belt cover out from under the base plate (Fig. 4).
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the two peg side faces up, while the single peg side faces
down the wand. This will keep your tools on better.
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• Holds accessories and tools making them more
manageable.
• For storing and transporting.
• Mount on a wall in a closet, garage, or any other convenient
location for hose storage.
• Coil your hose around this hanger to store when not in use.
• Use of hanger can increase the life of your hose and save
space while storing.
• Mounts using only one stud and two screws.
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•Cleans upholstered furniture, drapes, mattresses,and
even works well on vehicle upholstery and carpets.
• Continuous airflow is critical to cleaning
results. This tool is designed to prevent
airflow from being cut off.
• The brush strip gently engages upholstery
to lift debris and groom surfaces being cleaned.

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Cleaning the Needle BearingCleaning the Needle Bearing
Cleaning the Needle BearingCleaning the Needle Bearing
Cleaning the Needle Bearing
The replacement belt must be installed correctly to ensure optimum
performance. The turbine belt twists 90° to the right as shown in
Fig.5A.
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•Upper and Lower Shrouds
•Prevents belt contamination
•Designed to fit around sprocket
and protect the drive belt.
1. Follow instructions 1 & 2 under cleaning the intake nozzle on pg. 3.
2. Remove the three screws holding the metal baseplate, pull the base
plate off, and remove the lower belt shroud. Then, pull the bumper up
(Fig. 5).
3. Removing the brush roller and shaft supports--it is important to
reinsert the shaft supports in the correct direction. There is an arrow
on each shaft support that points to the back of the housing when
inserted correctly. To easily identify the correct position for reinsertion,
mark the top of the shaft supports with a permanent marker or nail
polish. Pull the brush roller out--the shaft supports will come with it.
4. Slide the belt off the turbine sprocket and off the brush roller.
5. Optional:Optional:
Optional:Optional:
Optional: Remove the needle bearing and clear any dust, hair, or
debris from the needle bearing cavity. To reinsert needle bearing, see
illustration on next page.
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To be used with telescopic ratchet wand or handle on hose. Do NOT
use with top or lower wand.
•Works on bare floors, wood, tile, etc.
•Shorter bristles in front, longer in
back--allows larger dirt particles to be
picked up with forward movement.**
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• 13” tool to reach into cracks and crevices such as tracks
of sliding glass doors, corners, along baseboards, and
even in the cracks of couches and other furniture.
• Notched end and slotted side vents help
maintain air flow and proper suction.
• This tool has a flat side which makes it great
for reaching under refrigerators, around air
conditioner coils, & other hard to reach
places that collect a lot of dust
& dirt.
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moving forward. Allow the brush to ride on front bristles.
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• Use for dusting furnishings such as bookcases, tables,
desks, and mantles.
• Also great for dusting picture frames, collectibles, tops
of televisions, window sills, and even the backs of
computer monitors.
• Molded, soft vinyl construction--less abrasive on
delicate furnishings and prevents wall markings.
• Full, natural bristles for gentle cleaning.

The needle bearing sits at an angle. The flat side of the washer goes to
the rear. The flat side of the idler shaft goes to the front. Be sure the
needle bearing is reinserted as shown to ensure proper operation
(Fig. 6).
6. Place new belt on turbine sprocket and slide over brush roller. Be sure
belt is properly twisted to the right as shown in the illustration
(Fig. 5A).
7. Place brush roller and shaft supports back into housing. Push bumper
back onto housing (Fig. 5B).
8. Place metal base plate onto housing and reinsert three screws.
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If any of these problems occur:
1. Turbine runs slow
2. Brush makes knocking noise
Then, follow these steps:
1. Check bottom plate
2. Check belt and tension
3. Check beater brush
4. Check all intake areas for
obstructions and brush rotation
direction
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Pg. 3
Pg. 3
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If problem persists, check central vacuum cleaner system:
Non-Bag Model
1. Check dirt receptacle
2. Check guard screen
3. Check all filter screens
4. Check hoses for air leaks or
obstructions
Bag Model
1. Check paper bag
2. Check cloth bag
3. Check air filters
4. Check hoses for air leaks or
obstructions
3. Brush bounces in use
4. Brush is hard to push
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effort and strain on wrist. The
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arrow and hold in place. This releases the ratchet and allows the inner
wand to be extended. The wand can be locked into the desired length by
releasing the button at any of the notches. To retract the wand, hold
down on the black button and push the wand back into the outer wand.
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Attaching tools or hose handle to the wand:Attaching tools or hose handle to the wand:
Attaching tools or hose handle to the wand:Attaching tools or hose handle to the wand:
Attaching tools or hose handle to the wand:
The straight, outer wand is designed to fit into your hose
handle. Turn the wand 1/4 turn in any direction to ensure
a good fit. The notched inner wand is designed to fit
into your cleaning tools. Once again, a 1/4
turn ensures a good fit. To remove the wand,
give a 1/4 turn in the opposite direction and
pull the cleaning tool or handle from the wand.
May need lubrication with wheel bearing grease.
Do not use any other type of lubricant.
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