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SteamVac TMWith Attached
Tools And Automatic
Tool
Conversion
SteamVacs

with the automatic

feature were first introduced
Characteristics
Supreme:
Deluxe:
Ultra:

tool conversion
in mid-1997.

Fig. 1

of the three types:

No rotating brushes
Five rotating

brushes (for carpet only).

Five rotating brushes for carpet and a
powered hand nozzle for upholstery.

DELUXE
ULTRA

SUPREME

These are the third generation of Steam Vats made
by Hoover for the domestic market.

All models

have:

• 1 gallon tanks, solution and recovery
• 8 foot hoses
• Quick cord release (back of handle)
• Tool/floor

mode indicator Fig. 2

• Automatic

tool conversion

• 16 oz. pre-cleaner-spray

bottle

• 16 oz. carpet/upholstery

detergent

• Bare floor cleaning
5 OUNCES/
15Oral

Easy, One-handed
tankremoval

• Upholstery

tool, fits front of nozzle. Fig. 3

nozzle

• 1 Speed motor
• Measuring

eup/eap on solution tank.Fig.

• Over flow float in recovery tank

liJ

10/97

• Foot operated

on and off switch

• One handed recovery tank removal. Fig. 5

Deluxe
brushes.

and Ultra
Fig. 6

Tile brushes
Fig. 7
TURBINE

models

are driven

have

5 mlcllocking

by an air pOWeled

rotating

turbine

BRUSIt

Rotation
of tile brush can be viewed though a cleai
cover on the hood. The Speed of the brush depends
on air flow and is adjustable
for Lo or Hi rotation
or
can be turned off completely
as might be desired
when cleaning
bare floors. Fig. 8

BLOCK

There are 3 major systems

in Steam Vacs:

1. Electrical
2. Distribution
3. Recovery
The Electrical System - Fig. 9 consists of the
power supply cord, motor and on/off switch. Close
the switch, the motor runs and provides suction for
recovery at the floor or the upholstery tool. It also
generates air flow to drive the turbine to rotate the
brushes at the floor and in the powere d wand plus
drive the pump to force solution to the upholstery
tool.

J._ E:t
ELECTRICAL

SYSTEM

The Distribution
System - Fig. 10 When the solution tank is placed on the unit, a valve in the tank
opens and fills the reservoir and the tube leading to
the pump. With the unit turned on and the handle in
the upright position, the pump runs and sends water
to the wand for above the floor cleaning Fig. 10A
DISTRIBUTION

SYSTEM

PLUNGER
/SLIDE
VALVE

CAP
SOLUTION
,TANK
SUN TEA VALVE
POPPET

MOTOR

RESERVOIR

• PUMP
_TURBINE
__

I0197

MOTOR

When the handle is lowered to tile operating
positiot,
the pump shuts off and the floor brushes
(5) start to
rotate (unless
turned off manually)
Fig. 10B
When the trigger on the handle is depressed,
a solution valve in tile reservoir
is opened and water flows.
to the rotating

brushes.

Tile Recovery System. Recovery from tile floor is
shown in Fig. 11 With the handle in the operating
position, the pump is off and the valve to the tools
closed. All suction is at the floor nozzle.

€

Recovery
at the upholstery
tool is shown in Fig. 12.
With the handle in the storage position
the pump
runs, and the valve to the floor is closed diverting
all
suction to the upholstery
tool.

Key components
of the SteamVac Ultra are shown ir
the cut away views on the next page.

)

ROTATING
BRUSHES

Refer to the Hoover Service Manual for repair proce
dures and the Microfiche Parts Catalog, purple header for spare parts.

HOSE

RECOVERY
TANK LID

TANK
MOTOR

MOTOR

PUMP
FRONT
VALVE
DIRTY
AIR WATER

10/97

CLEAN
AIR

FLOOR

DIRTY
AIR WATER

CLEAN
AIR

FLOOR

HOSE

SOIM_ON TANK
MEASURING
CI_/CAP

SOLI.rrION
TRIGGER

CLEAN
TANK

RECOVERY TANK
HANDLE

HANDLE

TANK

SOLUTION
CONTROL
ROD

BARE H.f)OR
TOOL

RESERVOIR
PUMP
BRUSH BLOCK

CORD
HOOK

ON/OFF

10/97

PEDAL

FROM

PUMP

FROM

_-_

10/9"/

PUMP

SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS
CARPET CLEANING MACHINE
STEAMVAC

Service Support 10/97

Latch

R H

I
I

Seal

Duct
Svatch Button

Hose

Motor Cover /
Valve Assembly
Seal

Motor
w

• Seal

• Actuator Arm

Switch
Pedal

Attachment
Cord

Whee_
Brush Bloct(

Assembly

Upper

Hand_P°wered

Control

Rod

Tool_

Lower SWitCh Rod

Tool Holder

S_alo Relief
Lower Handle

Solution Tube
Cover
Float
, Trigger

Recovery Tank Lid

Recovery Tank

Foam

F_ter

I. General

then drawn
recovery

The SteamVac
Conversion
for deep

with Automated

is a self contained
cleaning

of carpet

Tool
extractor

up through

tank where

separated,
designed

recovery

the valve

and into the

the air and water

are

A float and foam filter prevent
tank from being

the

overfilled.

and rugs
The pump

These models feature the Automated

Tool

motor.

Conversion actuated by the handle movement.
Mid line models include 5 rotating brushes for
carpet and bare floor agitation. While top end
models also include an air driven hand nozzle.
This instruction deals with top of the line models.
Instructions that pertain to low end models will be
noted.

operates

Suction

on the suction

is directed

from the

to the pump

through

the pump duct (an integral part of the mainbody),
and is completed
at the valve which is actuated
by raising

the handle

into the upright

position.

The pump has a constant flow of solution from
the solution tank through the reservoir assembly.
The five rotating brushes are driven by a turbine,
which operates on the suction from the motor.

II. Operation
The recovery tank can be unlatched by rotating
the handle 90 ° and lifting out of position. To
empty tank continue rotating handle an additional
90 ° and lift lid from tank.

The units are controlled by the on/off pedal
located on the LH. side.

The Automatic Tool Conversion uses a valve
which diverts the suction from the nozzle to the
hose when the handle is placed in the upright
position.
ON/OFF
PEDAL

III. Disassembly
A. Solution

Solution is gravity fed to the floor from the
solution tank through the reservoir assembly
the distributor/brushes.

Tank

To remove, unlatch and pull tank assembly out of
position as illustrated (Fig. 1).

ROTATING
BRUSHES

HANDLE
CLEAN SOLUTION

Fig. 1

The reservoir is opened
in the handle.

by actuating

the trigger

Suction is directed to the floor through the smoke
colored nozzle and air duct. The suction air is

Replaceable
cap gasket

components
and poppet

of the tank
valve.

assembly,

B. Cap Assembly
1. Twist off to remove

(Fig. 2)

SPRING.-._
WASHER7_

VALVE
SE*L--C
Fig. 3A
VALVE STEM -_

The cupped end of the valve seal faces
downward upon reassembly.
To reassemble

valve:

Fig. 2
2. Slide gasket offto replace
faces toward cap).

(Rib on gasket

1. Slide valve assembly into valve seat through
opening in bottom of tank (Fig. 4). Use a small
amount of soap on seal to ease assembly.
/"

C. Poppet

Valve

1. Insert screwdriver through tank opening and
push valve until it snaps out of seat. (Fig. 3)

2. With small screwdriver, work rubber washer
into housing (Fig. 5).

Fig. 3
2. Work valve stem out of tank from underneath.
3. The spring, brass washer and valve seal will
stay trapped in the valve seat. Remove through
tank opening.
Note position in Fig 3A.

3. Continue

to slide shaft in until it stops.

4. Valve should spring open and closed when
fully seated.

D. Upper Handle Assembly

For models other than those with the Powered
Hand Tool, steps 1 and 2 are omitted.

1. Remove two bolts and slide handle off (Fig. 6)
E. Recovery

Tank

1. Release handle to lowest position, (R.H.
Pedal).
2. Rotate tank handle 90° upward and lift out of
position (Fig. 8).
Fig. 6

The upper handle is replaced as an assembly.
To replace upper handle rod:
Ultra Models

1. Remove Powered Hand Tool, (Note:
Powered Hand Tool door can be removed by
opening until door snaps off of hinges).
2. Remove tool holder Fig. 7 by snapping out of
position.

Fig. 8
3. To remove lid assem, rotate handle an
additional 90 ° and lift lid from tank.
The lid is carried in service as an assembly that
includes the lid, float retainer, float, and tank
filter.
F. Recovery

Tank Duct

1. Remove (3) screws (Fig. 9) and lift out of
)osition.

J
i

Fig. 7
3, Upper handle rod may then be removed
twisting "jiggling" out of position.

Note: To reposition rod slide up and into handle
with fin labeled "Front" facing the front of the
cleaner. Rod will latch into position.

Fig. 9

G. Hood

H. Hose

1. Remove

agitator

speed actuator button.

2. Remove

(2) screws (Fig. 10).

Screw

1. Hose Connection
a. Flex tab (Fig. 12) to free hose connection
valve.

_crew

Fig. 10
3. Carefully pry inward on rear panels of hood to
release (Fig. 11).

Fig. 12
2. Hose Strain Relief
a. Release tab by pushing up and in on lower
tab and then release upper tab to slip hose clear
from handle (Fig. 13).

Fig. 11
Note: On Ultra Models or models with outer flaps
on hood, flex hood to clear tab on inside of main
body. Hint: Start on same side as standpipe.
4. Pivot hood forward

out of position.
Fig. 13

I. Hose Service
The hose is replaced
grip end:

as an assembly.

To service

1. Remove the two screws in the hand grip and
remove cover.
2. Depress the nozzle/valve
assembly and
unlatch the trigger. The nozzle/valve assembly
spring loaded. ( Fig. 14)

2. Slide control arm off of valve and release from
lever and spring.
3. Remove turbine control arm and spring
assem by depressing tab on turbine (Fig. 16).

Fig. 16
4. Lift lever slightly and slide forward until lever
is free from unit.
5. Slide actuator arm forward off of pump.
K. Turbine

(Deluxe and Ultra Models Only)

Fig. 14
J. Valve Lever
1. Remove screw while holding spring in position.
Note position of spring before removing (Fig. 15)

The turbine will be replaced as a turbine
assembly complete.
1. Remove

(2) screws from bottom (Fig. 17).

Screw

,_* Screw

Fig. 15

Fig. 17

2. Remove (2) screws located at front of turbine.

3. To lift out of position flex outer walls of main
body to clear tabs.

3. Disconnect hose from turbine and lift out of
position.

4. Feed tubes through

K. Pump

M. Motor

1. Remove
doghouse.

(1) screw located on pump

2. Release

tab with flat blade screwdriver

bottom of unit (Fig. 18).

motor cover and remove.

1. Remove

hood.

2. Remove

recovery tank duct.

3. Remove

hose connection

from
at valve.

4. Remove valve lever.
5. Remove turbine assembly.
6. Remove motor cover/valve
7. Disconnect

assembly.

all lead wires.

8. Lift motor out of position.
Note:
Fig. 18
3. Disconnect

Motor is replaced

N. Attachment
hoses from pump.

as an assembly

only.

Cord

1. Disconnect all lead wires.

L. Motor CoverNalve
Assembly
1. Remove standpipe seal.

2. Remove strain relief from underneath unit by
squeezing tabs and pushing through housing.

2. Remove (6) screws (Fig. 19)

Note: Upon reassembly, route cord as shown in
Fig. 20. Also, it is very important to reconnect
the ground lead.

Fig. 19

Fig. 20

O. Brush Block Assembly
Models)

(Deluxe/Ultra

2. Disconnect
_osition.

leads and snap switch out of

To remove brush block assembly simply squeeze
block at tabs shown in Fig. 18 and slip brush
block assembly out of position. To reinstall brush
block assembly align slides on sides of block with
slots in main body and snap brush block
assembly back into position.

3. The switch pedal can be removed
trunnion is lifted.

P. Handle

2. Release two tabs and lift cover off. (Fig. 23)

The

Release

RH trunnion

Lever

traps the handle

release

Slide lever inward then up to remove.

R. Handle

once the

Cover

1. Remove upper handle.

lever.

(Fig. 21)

Fig. 23
S. Lower Rod
Fig. 21
Q. SwitchlSwitch

1. Trapped in place by handle cover. Lift out to
remove. (Fig. 24)

Pedal

1. The L.H. trunnion houses the on/off switch
and traps the switch lever. (Fig. 22)

TRUNNION

SWITCH
SWITCH

:7.

Fig. 22

Fig. 24

T. Reservoir
1.

Release

lower

U. Motor Seal

Assembly
two clips

handle

and remove

from

cradle

(Fig. 25)

The motor seal is positioned
shown. (Fig. 27)

below the motor as

Fig. 27
Fig. 25
V. Standpipe
The reservoir is replaced
does not include tubing.

as an assembly

Seal

which
1. Press fit to standpipe

(Fig. 28).

The reservoir assembly can be inspected by
removing the diaphragm valve and checking the
chamber valve (Fig. 26).

toremove

Fig. 28
W. Rear Wheel
1. Remove "E" clip and slide wheel shaft out of
housing. (Fig. 29)

Fig. 26
Note:

Tubing

tubing

is 3/8" ID.

Note

tubing

is available
All other

routing

in service.

Pump

is 1/4" ID.

through

motor

cover

for

reassembly.
Fig. 29

MAIN

_)OY

IV. Troubleshooting
check list - Steam Vac TM w/Automated tool conversion
The following is a guide to aid in determining the origin of a problem for which these models could
conceivably be brought in for service.
Problem

Possible

A. Motor won't
run

1
2.
3
4
5.
6.
7.
8.

B. Unit won't
distribute
water to floor

C, Unit won't
extract
water at floor
nozzle

Cause

Unit not firmly plugged in
No voltage at wall outlet.
Open in attachment cord
Switch failed
Switch lever failed or out of position
Crimp connection.
Open circuit in motor.
Motor brushes stuck or worn.

Possible

Check cord for proper connections.
Plug into a known good source
Check and replace cord.
Replace switch.
Replace or reposition lever.
Check connections.
Replace motor.
Work brushes in holder to assure free
movement. If brushes are worn or "pitted"
from arcing., replace motor.
Replace or tighten trunnion.

R.H. trunnion cracked/loose.

1
2.

Solution tank empty.
Poppet valve malfunctioning.

1.
2.

3.
4

Solution tank opening clogged.
Valve in reservoir assembly failed.

3.
4.

6.
7.
8.

Tubing to distributor kinked/pinched
from improper assembly.
Distributor clogged.
Trigger in handle malfunctioning.
Upper control rod malfunctioning.

Lower control rod damaged or missing

6.
7.
8.

1. Obstruction in nozzle, duct or valve

2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

7.
8.

Recovery tank full
Standpipe seal missing or damaged.
Recovery tank lid seal damaged.
Duct seal missing or damaged.
Seal at junction of valve to recovery tank
missing or damaged
Motor seals missing or damaged.
Handle locked in upright position.

9. Motor fan damaged.
10. Motor failed or mounting loose.
11. Valve malfunctioning.

12. Pin on lower handle missing.

Solution

1
2
3
4.
5.
6.
7.
8

7.
8.

Refill and check operation.
Check and replace - located in bottom
of solution tank.
Clean and check operation.
Check for obstruction - if clear replace reservoir.
Trace tubing and check for kinks.
Clean or replace if necessary.
Check and replace if necessary.
Check to insure rod is connected to trigger and
is not broken.
Check and replace or reposition.
Remove recovery tank and sight into valve.
Also check duct from valve to nozzle.
Empty tank and recheck operation.
Replace seal.
Replace lid assembly.
Replace seat.
Replace seal.

Replace seals.
Handle must be in operators position to divert
suction to the floor.
9. Replace motor.
10. Check, replace motor if necessary.
11. Check. With handle in operators position,
valve should be positioned to shut off suction
to the hose. Replace motor cover / valve
assembly if necessary.
12. Pin is positioned to catch on actuator arm and
snap valve into position when handle is
lowered. Check for pin located in lower handle
directly above R.H. trunnion. Replace if
missing.

IV.

Troubleshooting

The following
conceivably

check

is a guide
be brought

list - Steam

Vac

to aid in determining

wlAutomated

the origin

tool conversion

of a problem

Cause

Possible

D. Unit won't
pump.
(no spray
from hose)

1
2

Solution tank empty
Poppet valve malfunctioning.

1
2

3
4
5
6.

3
4.
5
6

7.
8.

Solution tank opening clogged
Handle not locked into upright position
Reservoir assembly clogged
Tubing to pump or from pump to solution
hose coupler kinked.
Pump air intake duct clogged.
Pump failed.

Actuator Arm malfunctioning.

10. Solution hose to wand clogged.
11. Solution hose to wand damaged.
12. Valve in hose grip failed.

F. Brushes on
Hand tool
wile not run

1. Turbine switch in off position.
2. Brush block jammed.
3. Drive pin on center brush broken.
4. Spring on turbine arm broken or
missing,
5. Actuator arm on turbine broken.
6. Air flow to or from turbine clogged.
7. Cleaning indicator not showing "floor cleaning"

7.
8

models

could

Solution

Refill and check operation
Check and replace - located in bottom
of solution tank.
Clean and check operation
Raise handle and check operation
Check and clean or replace
Trace tubing and check for kinks Clean and check operation.
Check to insure pump is securely mounted
and that suction air is present at mounting
point. Replace pump if failed,
The actuator arm connects to the valve crank
arm and is forced forward when the handle is
raised to the upright position. This exposes the

pump inlet.
10. Solution hose is routed inside of the suction
hose. Attempt to flush hose if clogged,
11. Replace hose assembly.
12. Replace wand / valve assembly
1.
2.
3.
4.

Turn on turbine.
Remove object causing jam.
Replace brush block assembly.
Replace spring.

5.
6.
7.

Replace turbine.
Remove clog. Check screen in hood assembly
Check to insure handle is in operators position.
Turbine will not run with handle locked upright.
Replace turbine - check items 1-9 prior
to replacing turbine,

Turbine failed.

Handle not in upright position.

2.
3.
4.
5.

Air vents clogged on hand tool.
Brushes jammed.
Turbine in hand tool failed.
Cleaning indicator not showing" tool
cleaning".
Hose connection loose.

2.
3.
4.
5.

these

in for service.

Problem

E. Brushes
will not
run,

for which

Lift handle until it locks into upright
position.
Clean vents.
Remove object causing jam.
Replace hand tool.
Check valve and lever for proper
assembly.
Check hose connection at valve. Also
check strain relief for proper assembly.

Troubleshooting
SteamVac w/Automated

Guide
Tool Conversion

The following is a guide to aid in determining the origin of a problem for which these models could conceivably
be brought in for service..
Problem

Possible Cause

Possible Solution

A. Motor won't

1
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Unit not firmly plugged in.
No voltage at wall outlet.
Open in attachment cord.
Switch failed.
Switch lever failed or out of position.
Crimp connection.
Open circuit in motor.
Motor brushes stuck or worn.

1.
2.
3
4.
5.
6
7.
8.

L.H. trunnion cracked/loose.

1.
2.

Solution tank empty.
Poppet valve malfunctioning.

1.
2.

3.
4.

Solution tank opening clogged.
Valve in reservoir assembly failed.

3,
4.

run

B. Unit won't
distribute
water to floor

Tubing to distributor kinked/pinched
from improper assembly.
6. Distributor clogged.
7. Trigger in handle malfunctioning.
8. Upper control rod malfunctioning.

Lower control rod damaged or missing

Obstruction in nozzle, duct or valve

2.
3.
4.
5_
6.

Recovery tank full.
Standpipe seal missing or damaged.
Recovery tank lid seal damaged.
Duct seal missing or damaged.
Seal at junction of valve to recovery tank
missing or damaged
Motor seals missing or damaged.
Handle locked in upright position.

C. Unit won't
extract
water at floor
nozzle

7.
8.

9. Motor fan damaged.
10. Motor failed or mounting loose.
11. Valve malfunctioning.

12. Pin or_lower handle missing.

6.
7.
8.

Check cord for proper connections
Plug into a known good source
Check and replace cord.
Replace switch.
Replace or reposition lever.
Check connections
Replace motor.
Work brushes in holder to assure free
movement. If brushes are worn or "pitted"
from arcing., replace motor.
Replace or tighten trunnion.
Refill and check operation.
Check and replace - located in bottom
of solution tank.
Clean and check operation.
Check for obstruction- if clear replace reservoir.
Trace tubing and check for kinks.
Clean or replace if necessary.
Check and replace if necessary.
Check to insure rod is connected to trigger and
is not broken.
Check and replace or reposition.

Remove recovery tank and sight into valve.
Also check duct from valve to nozzle.
2. Empty tank and recheck operation.
3. Replace seal.
4. Replace lid assembly.
5. Replace seal.
6. Replace seal.
7.
8.

Replace seats.
Handle must be in operators position to divert
suction to the floor.
9. Replace motor.
10. Check, replace motor if necessary.
11. Check. With handle in operators position,
valve should be positionedto shut off suction
to the hose. Replace motor cover / valve
assembly if necessary.
12, Pin is positioned to catch on actuator arm and
snap valve into position when handle is
lowered. Check for pin located in lower handle
directly above R.H. trunnion. Replace if
missing.

D.Unitwon't
pump.
(nospray
fromhose)

1. Solutiontankempty
2 Poppetvalvemalfunctioning.

1
2

Refill and check operation
Check and replace - located
of solution tank

3
4
5
6.

Solutiontankopeningclogged
Handlenotlockedintouprightposition
Reservoir
assembly
clogged.
Tubingtopumpor frompumptosolution
hosecouplerkinked
7. Pumpairintakeductclogged.
8. Pumpfailed

3
4
5
6

Clean and check
Raise handle and
Check and clean
Trace tubing and

7
8

9. ActuatorArmmalfunctioning.

Clean and check operation.
Check to insure pump is securely mounted
and that suction air is present at mounting
point. Replace pump if failed.
The actuator arm connects to the valve crank
arm and is forced forward when the handle is
raised to the upright position. This exposes the

10.Solutionhosetowandclogged.
11.Solutionhosetowanddamaged.
12.Valvein hosegripfailed.
E. Brushes
will not
run.

F. Brushes on
Hand tool
will not run

1. Turbine switch in off position.
2. Brush block jammed.
3. Drive pin on center brush broken.
4. Spring on turbine arm broken or
missing.
5. Actuator arm on turbine broken.
6. Air flow to or from turbine clogged.
7. Cleaning indicator not showing "floor cleaning"

operation
check operation
or replace
check for kinks -

pump inlet.
10. Solution hose is routed inside ofthe suction
hose. Attempt to flush hose if clogged.
11. Replace hose assembly.
12. Replace wand / valve assembly
1.
2.
3.
4.

Turn on turbine.
Remove object causing jam.
Replace brush block assembly,
Replace spring.

5.
6.
7

Turbine failed.

Handle not in upright position.

2.
3,
4.
5.

Air vents clogged on hand tool.
Brushes jammed.
Turbine in hand tool failed.
Cleaning indicator not showing "tool
cleaning".
Hose connection loose.

2
3.
4.
5.

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