Beam Electrolux Classic Power Units - Manual (Page 7)

Care and Maintenance
Your Beam Built-in Vacuum comes with a lifetime
limited warranty (see complete warranty details
elsewhere in this pamphlet). It will give you a
lifetime of trouble-free service by following some
simple guidelines:
• Motor never needs lubrication. Bearings are
permanently sealed and lubricated.
• Motor brushes should be checked by your
authorized Beam dealer after 500 hours of use.
• Power unit can be dusted off with a clean,
soft cloth.
Caution: do not use liquid
cleaners or water as an electrical shock
may occur.
• Do not tamper with power unit. Do not place
anything on top of power unit as this could
restrict cooling air to the motor, causing the
motor to overheat
• Do not attempt to pick up anything that will
not go through the cleaning tool or hose end.
Do not use the system to pick up
construction debris.
• Do not attach anything else to the system’s
electrical power source. Be sure that a properly-
sized protected circuit is used for your unit’s
electrical requirements. Consult your authorized
Beam dealer for the correct size.
• After removing the hose from the inlet, hold
the inlet door open for a few seconds to help
clear dirt from the vacuum tubing and make
sure the power unit has been turned off.
• To ensure proper cleaning, use only one inlet
at a time.
• If service is ever required, have it performed
by your authorized Beam dealer.
filter Maintenance
Beam’s exclusive filter is permanent and self-
cleaning. However, if cleaning is desired, just
follow these five easy steps:
1. Remove the dirt receptacle.
2. Wrap a large plastic trash bag around the
lower portion of the power unit, holding it firmly
in place - (as illustrated).
3. Grasp the sewn-in weight at the bottom of
the filter through the bag (as shown) Shake
vigorously Dirt will drop into bag
4. Carefully remove the plastic bag from the
unit. Then empty the dirt receptacle into the
bag, as well.
5. Replace the dirt receptacle on the power
unit. Remember, any dirt that is spilled can be
easily vacuumed by attaching the hose to the
utility inlet and activating the power unit with the
manual switch.