Use and Care Guide

VACUUMING
* Occupancy and trafc will determine frequency
VACUUMING FREQUENCIES
AREA TYPE TRAFFIC
CONDITION
EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
Just as you maintain the oor, you need to perform routine
maintenance on your vacuums. The crucial parts to pay special
attention to are the bags, belts and brush rollers.
Bags should not get more than two-thirds full before
being replaced. The vacuum loses suction signicantly and
will not pick up much dirt when the bag is too full.
Vacuum belts stretch out over time and become loose.
They need to be changed regularly to keep the vacuum
in good working condition.
Check the brush roller periodically for a build-up of
loose items, such as strings or hair, which could impair
its function. Monitor the brush roller to make sure that
it hasn’t worn down to the point that it is no longer
making contact with the carpet face bers. You can
easily check by running a straight edge, such as a
driver’s license or a credit card, across the vacuum
suction opening to make sure it makes contact with
the brush roller.
The table below is provided as a general reference for how
often different types of trafc areas should be vacuumed dur-
ing normal situations.
Entry Heavy
Ground Floor Halls Heavy
Breakroom or Food Areas Heavy
Above Ground Halls Medium
General Ofce Areas Medium
Classrooms/Guest Rooms Medium
Hospital/School Corridors Medium
Conference Rooms Medium
Nursing Stations Medium
Supply Rooms Medium
Patient Rooms Medium
Executive Ofces Light
Boardrooms Light