Hoover F5808 Manual - Page 9

Recovery tank, How to empty - hose

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Recovery tank (lower tank) The recovery tank holds the dirty solution that is picked up from the carpet. When the recovery tank is full, the automatic shut-off will engage (see page 7) and the tank must be emptied. How to empty Turn carpet cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet. To prevent possible leaking, remove clean solution tank (Fig. 2-6) by pressing down on tank handle and pulling forward; set tank aside (do not set tank on furniture). 2-13 E Step on handle release pedal and lower handle until it rests on the floor. If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove hose by reversing procedure as shown on pages 12 and 13. Rotate recovery tank latches (E) outward (one on each side of tank). Lift tank off of carpet cleaner and carry it to a sink or drain. 2-14 F Unlatch back part of tank lid and remove lid. Empty tank. Pour dirty water out from the rear of the tank (F). 2-15 2-16 G E The lid replaces in a hinge-like manner. Position the front of lid under tabs (G) on front of tank. Rotate lid down onto tank. Make sure that the lid is secure on all sides before placing tank on cleaner. For full suction, it is important that the recovery tank lid is properly secured before cleaning. Replace tank and press down to ensure that it is properly seated in place. Rotate latches (E) (one on each side of tank) inward to lock tank in place. To continue cleaning stairs or upholstery, replace hose as shown on pages 12 and 13. Raise handle to upright position and replace upper clean solution tank. Continued 9

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Recovery tank
(lower tank)
The recovery tank holds the dirty solu-
tion that is picked up from the carpet.
When the recovery tank is full, the auto-
matic shut-off will engage (see page 7)
and the tank must be emptied.
How to empty
Turn carpet cleaner off and discon-
nect from electrical outlet.
To prevent possible leaking, remove
clean solution tank (Fig. 2-6) by press-
ing down on tank handle and pulling for-
ward; set tank aside
(do not set tank
on furniture).
Step on handle release pedal and lower
handle until it rests on the floor.
If cleaning stairs or upholstery, remove
hose by reversing procedure as shown
on pages 12 and 13.
Rotate recovery tank latches (E) outward
(one on each side of tank).
Lift tank off of carpet cleaner and carry it
to a sink or drain.
Unlatch back part of tank lid and
remove lid.
Empty tank. Pour dirty water out from the
rear of the tank (F).
The lid replaces in a hinge-like man-
ner.
Position the front of lid under tabs
(G) on front of tank. Rotate lid down onto
tank.
Make sure that the lid is secure
on all sides
before placing tank on
cleaner.
For full suction, it is important
that the recovery tank lid is prop-
erly secured before cleaning.
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2-16
2-14
2-15
Replace tank and press down to ensure
that it is properly seated in place.
Rotate latches (E) (one on each side
of tank) inward to lock tank in place.
To continue cleaning stairs or upholstery,
replace hose as shown on pages 12 and
13.
Raise handle to upright position and
replace upper clean solution tank.
E
F
G
E
Continued
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