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TURBOCAT INSTRUCTION MANUAL ZAS031-BK
Routine Care & Maintenance
TURBINE POWERHEAD FOR P/N 7160, 7161 and 7210
These Turbine Powerheads have been carefully designed and manufactured for long life, reliable performance and convenient cleaning. They are designed to do the most of the cleaning for you. They move easily and do not require downward pressure for thorough cleaning. As with any tool with moving parts, caution must be exercised while using Turbine Powerheads. Please read and save these Operating Instructions.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
| 1. | Keep hair, hands, and feet away from rotating brush while the Turbine Powerhead is running. | 3. | Do not attempt to service or unclog Turbine Powerhead while unit is running. |
| 2. | Remember that Turbine Powerhead operates whenever they are connected to a running vacuum. If children are present, make sure to turn vacuum system off when leaving powerhead unattended. | 4. | Avoid picking up water or spilled liquid with your Turbine Powerhead. The vacuum system is designed for dry pick up only. |
Instruction for Turbine Powerhead
[A] ATTACHING THE TURBINE POWERHEAD
To attach your metal wands, simply twist into Powerhead neck 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, depress wand release tab on the back of neck with foot or hand and twist wand free.
IMPORTANT: Do not insert button-lock lower wand with the Turbine Powerhead neck. It will get jammed and you will not be able to take it apart.
The wand can be locked in an upright position by pushing it forward until the lock is engaged. This lock position is convenient for storage and lifting the Powerhead. To release wand from the vertical locked position, gently place foot on Powerhead, grasp wand and pull back firmly.
[B] OPERATING PROCEDURES
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 powerhead are necessary for different types of carpeting.
To ensure maximum efficiency of the Turbine Powerhead, make sure that any filters, bags and cleaning hoses in your vacuum system are clean and free of blockage.
[C] CLEANING THE BRUSH ASSEMBLY
Threads, string, carpet fiber, fuzz and hair occasionally become wound around the brush assembly. These should be routinely removed to keep the brush assembly clean and to maintain efficiency.
| 1. | Disconnect the powerhead from the hose and wands. Be sure parts have stopped spinning before working on the turbine powerhead. |
| 2. | Turn the powerhead over. |
| 3. | Strings and other entangled items can be removed by unwinding them by hand or carefully cutting with scissors. |
[D] CLEANING THE INTAKE NOZZLE
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 belt cover. Lift the belt cover out from under the base plate. |
| 3. | Remove debris from the intake and turbine. Rotate the brush roller to ensure system is clear. Make sure the orange seal on belt cover and mating surfaces are free from dirt particles before reassembling. Check belt condition and position on sprocket and on brush roller. |
| 4. | Reassemble the belt cover onto the unit: insert the front belt cover under the base edge and press belt cover onto housing. Rotate the two latches clockwise until they lock in place. |
IMPORTANT: Check that a proper seal is made. Unit performance is dependent on a proper seal.
[E] REPLACING THE TURBINE BELT AND CLEANING THE NEEDLE BEARING
The Replacement Belt must be installed correctly to ensure optimum performance. The turbine belt twists 90° to the right.
BELT (A)
• Belt should twists 90° to right - see illustration on housing
SHAFT SUPPORT (B)
• Shaft Support is 1/32" off center
• When installing new belt - Arrow on both shaft support must point to rear wheels.
• Left & Right positions are marked on the shaft support and in the housing.
BELT SHROUDS (C)
• Upper and Lower Shrouds
• Prevents belt contamination
• Designed to fit around sprocket & protect the drive belt
| 1. | Follow instructions 1 & 2 under cleaning the intake nozzle (D) |
| 2. | Remove the three screws holding the metal base plate, pull the base plate off, and remove the lower belt shroud. Pull the bumper up. |
| 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 market 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: Remove the needle bearing and clear any dust, hair or debris from the needle bearing cavity. To reinsert needle bearing. |
| The needle bearing seats 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. | |
| 6. | Place new belt on turbine sprocket and slide over brush roller. Be sure belt is properly twisted to the right. |
| 7. | Place brush roller shaft support back into housing. Push bumper back onto housing. |
| 8. | Place metal base plate onto housing and reinsert three Phillips head screws. |
Limited Warranty
Allegro Central Vacuum Systems Inc. warrants that the 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. Allegro Central Vacuum Systems Inc. warrants that the 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 the initial consumer purchase. This warrant 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, EXPRESS, IMPLIED, OR STATUTORY, AND ALLEGRO CENTRAL VACUUM SYSTEMS, 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.
Replacement Parts
| Item No. | Part Description | Turbocat Part No. |
| 1 | Lower Housing | 7211-01 |
| 2 | Wheel (2) | 7212-01 |
| 3 | SA Turbine | 7213 |
| 4 | Belt Cover | 7214 |
| 5 | Base Plate | 7215 |
| 6 | Compression Spring | 5958 |
| 7 | Washer | 5974 |
| 8 | Washer, Elbow Seal | 5971 |
| 9 | Elbow | 7216-02 |
| 10 | Spring, Wand | 5966 |
| 11 | Retainer/Cap | 7217-02 |
| 12 | Spring, Latch | 7218 |
| 13 | SA Tophousing | 7221 |
| 14 | Bumper | 7222-02 |
| 15 | Seal (Large) | 7223 |
| 16 | Seal (Small) | 7224 |
| 17 | SA Brush Deepsweep | 7832 |
| 18 | T Latch (2) | 7226 |
| 19 | Belt | 7227 |
| 20 | Screw (Base / Lower Houseing) (12) | 7228 |
| 21 | O-Ring | 7229 |
| 23 | Screw, T Latch (2) | 7230 |
| 24 | D-Washer | 7231 |
| 25 | Bearing Needle | 7234 |
| 26 | Idler Shaft | 7233 |
| 27 | Sleeve, Flange (2) | 7232 |
| 28 | SA Shaft Support | 7235 |
| 29 | RT Shaft Support | 7236 |
| 30 | Rubber Plug | 7237 |
| 31 | Ballast WT (2) | 7238 |
| 32 | Foam Pad (2) | 7239 |
| 33 | Caution Label | 7240 |
| 34 | Shroud, Belt, Upper | 7331 |
| 35 | Shroud, Belt, Lower | 7332 |
Not Shown | Wheel Washer (2) | 7818 |