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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 effec-

tiveness.

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.

To Replace Filter Dust Bag

WARNING: Unplug cord from electrical

outlet before servicing.

Bag Removal:

fig. 6

Unzip outer bag completely.

fig. 7

Pull bag cardboard collar to release bag dock door from

connector. Bag dock door will hinge downward.

fig. 8

Gently pull bag cardboard collar upward out of the bag dock.

Dust seal will close automatically.

Bag Installation:

fig. 9

Slide the cardboard collar completely onto bag dock door.

fig. 10

Firmly push bag dock door with both thumbs on indication point

until it snaps.

How to Replace a Worn Belt



fig. 11

Remove the replacement belt from the storage channel.

fig. 12

Remove the door by removing the hold down screw located on

side of power head.

fig. 13

Slide the door forward by prying open with a screwdriver or coin.

fig. 14

Remove the belt from the motor drive shaft and brush roll pulley.

fig. 15

Loop the new belt over the motor drive shaft. Place the

opposite end of the belt on the brush roll pulley. Rotate the

brush roll three (3) complete revolutions to ensure that no part

of the belt is overhanging the end of the motor drive shaft.

fig. 13

Replace the door by sliding it into the groove at the bottom of

the housing.

fig. 12

Replace the hold down screw and tighten.

To Adjust or Replace Brush



fig. 16

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.

fig. 17

Remove the baseplate by removing 5 screws.

fig. 18

Remove the belt and brush roll from the housing.

fig. 19

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"

is smooth on the

top of the assembly. The one marked

"NEW"

is notched. When rotating

bearings, make sure both bearing assembly settings are the same and

face up when replacing the brush roll.

fig. 16

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.

Using An Oreck Fresh Air

®

Tab

fig. 20

Your ORECK XL vacuum cleaner has a special ORECK 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 if desired.

Bulb Replacement (

For

units with lights):



fig. 21

Remove lamp housing by removing two (2) screws in the top of

the lamp housing. Pull burned out bulb from holder and replace

with new bulb. Use only Oreck replacement parts. Replace

lamp housing by replacing two screws in the top of the lamp

housing.

Stuffing or Blockage

IMPORTANT:

On plush and new carpets, stuffing may occur inside the

the intake tube and the lower tube assembly. This is 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. 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 these steps:



fig. 22

Check for blockage at the mouth of the intake opening. If there

is blockage, remove it with long-nose pliers, a screwdriver or

wire coat hanger. If you can not reach the blockage, remove

baseplate

(fig. 23)

.

fig. 24

If the blockage is not at the base, remove lower tube. Unhook

retainer spring, releasing bottom of bag.

Twist lower collar counterclockwise to slide up. Pull tube out of

base.

fig. 25

Check for blockage. If blockage is in the tube, remove with a

coat hanger.

fig. 26

If tube is not blocked, look into fan housing. Remove debris

with long-nose pliers, a screwdriver or coat hanger.

fig. 27

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.

fig. 28

Make sure collar is not cross threaded on housing. Reattach

bag spring

(fig. 24)

.

fig. 29

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.

NOTE:

If the above actions do not correct the problem, contact an

Oreck authorized service center or call the customer service center.

USA: 1-800-989-3535

Canada: 1-888-676-7325

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