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Model PF1886 - PF1887 Upright Vacuums

IRONSIDE
OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS
CONGRATULATIONS
YOU HAVE JUST ACQUIRED A HIGH QUALITY VACUUM
CLEANER. PLEASE READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY, BEFORE
OPERATING YOUR NEW VACUUM CLEANER. KEEP MANUAL
ON HAND FOR FURTHER REFERENCES.

Save These Instructions
MV25

6/2008

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
*WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL UPRIGHT VACUUM CLEANER, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD BE FOLLOWED, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING: *READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING VACUUM.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING

.
THESE MODELS ARE GROUNDED, CONNECT TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY - SEE
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS.

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces.
• Do not leave vacuum cleaner unattended when plugged in. Turn off the switch and unplug
the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
• Use only as described in this manual . Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If vacuum cleaner is not working as it should, has
been dropped damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center
before using.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull a cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run vacuum cleaner over cord. Keep
cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not use extension cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Do not handle plug or vacuum cleaner with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked, keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
• This vacuum cleaner creates suction and contains a revolving brush roll. Keep hair, loose
clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or hot
ashes. Do not use without dust bag in place. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas
where they may be present.
• Store your cleaner indoors in a cool, dry area.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, NOT THE CORD.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides
a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of shock. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The
plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance
- if will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a normal 120 volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like
the plug illustrated in sketch A. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in
fig B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in fig B if a
properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (fig A) can be installed by a qualified electrician, The green colored
rigid ear, lug, or the like extending for the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground
such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held
in place by a metal screw.
Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the
Canadian Electrical Code

GENERAL DIAGRAM

1. Cord hook
2. Upper handle tube
3. Nut & Bolt
4. Lower handle tube
5. Nut & Bolt
6. Height Adjustment
8. Bag inlet
9. Bag support
10. Handle release pedal
11. Bag
12. Spring bag hook
13. 50 foot line cord
14 . 3 wire grounded plug.

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HOW TO ASSEMBLE
CAUTION: Fully assemble the unit before using.
Hardware Package: The package contains two nuts and bolts, one screw
and one spring
Step 1: Assemble Lower Handle
Attach lower handle over socket, align holes and fasten with bolt
and internally threaded nut provided in hardware package
Step 2: Attach Upper Handle
Place upper handle over lower handle align holes and fasten with
bolt and internally threaded nut included In hardware package
Step 3: Install Line Cord Support and Bag Hook Attach spring bag hook
to rear upper handle tube. Insert fitting end into rectangular hole.
Align holes and fasten with screw provided in hardware package.

Step 4: Bag Assembly (Model PF1886EC - PF1887EC only) Open zipper of
outer bag cover Attach spring around dust bag connector
located inside paper bag cover ( See Fig 2 ) Slide paper bag tube
over connector and roll spring up to hold bag. Be sure zipper
printing on paper aligns - up with zipper on paper bag cover.
Step 5: Install Outer Bag to Upright Vacuum
Hold bag and lower bag support with both hands with the lower
bag support tab pointing down. Put the tab into the adapter
retainer and push the lower bag support toward the vacuum.
Turn the bag latch around the latch pin. ( See Fig 3 )

HOW TO USE
1. Remove electrical cord from hook and plug into
electrical outlet
2. Slide height adjustment to the desired setting
3. Press the handle release pedal and pull the handle to the
desired position, the unit will turn on automatically when
handle is pulled down. To clean under, press the pedal
again and lower the handle
4. Vacuum slowly with forward and backward strokes,
covering small areas at a time. The time required to clean
the carpet will depend on type of carpet and amount of dirt
5. The unit will turn off automatically when the handle is
returned to the vertical position

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HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
The front of the cleaner has a continuous height adjustment
which raises or lowers the cleaner base to match the type of
carpet. With the cleaner cord unplugged, set the adjustment
according to your specific needs ( Fig 5 ).
While the cleaner is off and disconnected from the outlet, tilt
the cleaner back to remove weight from the front wheels,
and adjust the setting.
Plug the cleaner into electrical outlet, press the handle
release, lower handle and pass the cleaner over the carpet. If
the cleaner is difficult to push, follow the procedure and test
the cleaner at the next height setting until the unit is comfortable to move. The brush roll must make contact with the carpet for effective cleaning.

HOW TO MAINTAIN
HOW TO CHANGE DISPOSABLE PAPER BAG: (Model PF1886EC 1.Unzip the outer bag. Roll spring down to release paper bag
- PF1887EC)
tube from dust bag connector
2. Put a new paper bag in the vacuum cleaner Slide paper bag
Disconnect unit from electrical outlet before changing bag.
tube over connector and roll spring up to hold bag Be sure
Change the dust bag frequently. Some fine particles can restrict
zipper printing on paper aligns-up with zipper on paper bag
cover. Tuck dust bag into permanent outer bag Make sure
airflow very quickly and will decrease performance even
dust bag is fully extended in the bag cover, zip the bag cover
before the bag appears to be full. For that reason, when vacuuming carpet freshners or cleaners, powder, plaster dust. or
similar fine substances. the bag may need to be changed more CAUTION: Be sure to clean impeller chamber every time you
change the disposable paper bag. Do not attempt to empty and
often. ( Bag part number 265PB, 3 PK, 266PB, 9 PK).
reuse your paper bag when full.

HOW TO CLEAN CLOTH VACUCIDE BAG ( Model PF1886VC - PF1887VC)
5. Hold Permanent Bag on back of unit with printing facing handle tube.
Disconnect unit from electrical outlet before cleaning.
1. Unhook spring from hook
2. Turn knob and release bag support from bag support guide
3. Release bag closing clip from Permanent Bag. Still holding the bag. put
the opening in a plastic bag and shake well toempty it
4. Insert bag closing clip to Permanent Bag

Slide lower bag support into slots of bag support guide. Push bag
support towards inlet and turn knob to fasten Insert spring onto hook

CAUTION: Be sure to clean fan chamber
every time you empty permanent bag.

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HOW TO REPLACE BRUSH ROLL BELT
NOTE: Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord before replacing belt Belt can become hot during normal use To prevent injury, avoid
touching the belt and motor nut when it is hot.
CAUTION: Improper installation of the brush roll or brush
roll belt could cause carpet cleaner damage .
1. Push handle release and lower handle; push the height setting to the
lowest position Turn the vacuum cleaner so the underneath side and
brush roll face toward you (Fig 6)
2. Remove retainer bar by pushing downward on the right end, until it
unhooks. Release other end

CAUTION: While pushing one end of retainer bar,
hold the machine down to avoid tilting.
3. Remove bottom plate and fan cover by lifting off from motor ( Fig 7)
4. Remove belt from motor nut. Pull brush roll up, remove belt from brush
roll and change with a new belt
5. Insert brush roll making sure the tabs on the edge of bearing support
are facing upward. Bristles on brush roll must form a “V” 1 facing
toward you
6. Twist the belt towards the right and place around motor nut. The higher
end of the belt must be on the right side and the lower end on the left
side, as shown in the drawing below ( Fig 8 ) Rotate brush to ensure
belt is positioned correctly

HOW TO REPLACE MOTOR
IMPORTANT: Disconnect machine before replacing motor.
1. Detach bag ( 1 )
2. Remove screw ( 2 ) and nut ( 3 ) at bottom of handle tube
3. Press the handle release pedal ( 9 ) and pull handle down to horizontal
position
4. Remove handle tube from socket
5. Remove screw ( 6 )
6. Remove height adjusment knob ( 7 )
7. Turn machine upside down ( Fig. 10 )
8. Remove cover springs ( 8 )
9. Remove retainer bar ( 19 )

10.Remove bottom plate ( 10 )
11.Remove fan cover ( 11 )
12.Remove belt ( 12 )
13.Hold vacuum cleaner from the motor cover and turn to the upright
position. Remove motor cover
14.Remove baffles from motor ( 13, 14 )
15.Remove screws ( 15, 16, 17, 18 )
16.Disconnect cord from switch
17.Disconnect connector
18.Remove motor ( Fig 11 )
19.Install new motor
To assemble machine follow above steps in a reverse order.

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Model PF1886 - PF1887 Internal Parts
Dirt Cup Bag Assembly

ref. #
1
2A
2A
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
17

18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
26

order #
MV43
2A-0455-7
M1377
MV22
MV44
MV45
MV19
MV47
MV17
MV17A
MV16A
MV48
X8238
MV50
17-2486-3
37-0136-4
MV62
MV97
MV105
MV07
02-0037-8
04-0271-9
MV51
MV52
MV53
MV54
MV55
MV56
MV56

description
Handle Grip
Line Cord Assembly,2W*
Line Cord Assembly, 3W
Cord Retainer
Screw Type “A” #8 x 1/2
Pop Rivet 5/32 x 1/4
Cord Hook
Upper Handle
Handle Nut, spacer and screw (old style)
Handle Nut Only (new style)
Screw Mach #10-32x (new style)
Lower Handle
Screw Type B# 6x3/8
Wheel Height Knob
Label Height Adjustment
Felt
12" Hood
16" Hood
16" Hood Dirt Cup Model
Hood Spring
Nut #10-32
Star Washer # 10 x .204
Bag Support
Screw # 1 0-32x5/8
Ball
Bag Knob Spacer
Bag Knob
Screw # 10-32 x 3/4
Screw # 10-32 x 3/4

ref. #
27
28
29
30C
30D
31
32
33
36A

order #
01-0154-3
MV57
G825
G828
W2390
MV61
265PB
W2363
MV82
L83

Dirt Cup Bag Assembly
MV76
1
2
MV77
3
MV78
4
MV93
5
MV80
MV81
6
MV82
7
MV83
8
9
MV84
MV85
10
11
MV86
12
MV87
13
MV88
14
MV89
15
MV90
MV91
15A
MV92
15B
* call for pricing and availability

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description
Screw Type B # 6X5 5/16
Knob Spring
Blue Cloth Bag Vacucide
Blue TiTex Bag
Garter Spring
Zipper Bag Hose
Paper Bag 3 pak
Chrome Bag Slide
Hex Nut 8-32
Bag Gasket

Bag spring
Bag clip
Bag
Cup frame with gasket
Screw 8/32 c 3/8
Flat washer
Hex nut 8/32
Clamp
Cup gasket
Cup assembly
Upper hose seal
Exhaust hose
Cable tie
Dust cup bellows
Bag coupling gasket assembly
Bag coupling
Bag coupling gasket

Model PF1886 -PF1887 Internal Parts
BASE HOUSING

ref. #
2
8
15
16
17
18
22
24
27
28
29
30
31
32
37
39
40

41
42
43
44
45
46
47
48
49
50
51

order #
MV70
MV12
MV71
MV06
MV30
MV31
MV46
MV20
MV32
MV33
MV34
MV30
MV36
MV37
MV15
MV05
MV41
MV95
MV106
MV107
MV58
MV96
MV38
MV39
MV74
MV75
MV60
MV65
MV67
MV68
MV69
MV66

description
right air duct
rear axle-hub assembly
left air duct
rear wheel
c-washer 5/16
socket bolt
switch actuator assembly
tube socket
handle cam
cam spring
cam bolt
c-washer 5/16
handle release pedal
spring
fan cover assembly
belt
12" chassis
16" chassis
12" chassis dirt cup
16" chassis dirt cup
12" bumper
16" bumper
front wheel
cotter pin
screw
axle detainer
front axle assembly
left front axle spring
rivet
axle washer
axle bushing
right front axle spring

MOTOR HOUSING

ref#
52
53
53
57
58

order
MV11A
MV73
MV13
MV13A
MV23
MV94
MV08

description
12" brush roll assembly
16" brush roll assembly
bearing support assembly
bearing support assy right side (10/99)
12" bottom plate
16" bottom plate
bottom plate retainer

NOT ILLUSTRATED
MV40
MV03
MV04
MV04A
MV07
MV16
MV17
MV19
MV22
MV24

strain relief
motor pack
rocker switch large
rocker switch small
hood spring
handle screw
handle nut
cord hook
cord retainer
line cord assembly

MOTOR HOUSING
1A
MV64
3
MV63
MV21
4
8
MV10
9
MV09
11
MV27
MV49
11B
14
MV02
15
MV01

motor cover
carbon brush with spring
brush holder support
armature assembly
field assembly
motor base with gasket
motor base gasket
fan
belt pulley nut

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The Powr-Flite Limited Warranty
The manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that products manufactured are free from defects, provided such goods are
installed, operated and maintained in accordance with written manuals or other instructions for a period of 1 year from date of purchase on workmanship, motor, and parts, 2 years on fan, switch, and yoke, 5 years on meatal chassis. In case you, as our customer,
meet any trouble with your machine, contact a Powr-Flite representative, who will be happy to be of service to you and will take care
of any warranty issues.

A Tacony Company
Ft. Worth, TX 76140
1-800-880-2913