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Getting to the brush roll on an Unplugged
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Post# 345422   2/25/2016 at 20:42 (2,981 days old) by titaniciscool (Nampa, ID)        

Hi all, I was just curious if anyone knew of any secrets to get to the brush roll on a Westinghouse Unplugged? I see two screws underneath at the extreme edges, but the hood still doesn't want to come off. It is a pretty fragile machine, and the hood is already cracked in two places and I really don't want to make it worse with my ineptitude. I have stumbled upon a video on youtube, but I couldn't quite follow it well enough to figure out where to go next. I just wanted to clean out the brush roll and get things all cleaned up under there.

If anyone had any suggestions I would greatly appreciate it!

Thanks!


Post# 345446 , Reply# 1   2/26/2016 at 04:09 (2,980 days old) by sebo_fan (Scotland, UK, member AKA ukvacfan, & Nar2)        

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Check behind the brush roll, there may be screws underneath that need to be undone.

Post# 345467 , Reply# 2   2/26/2016 at 08:45 (2,980 days old) by rugsucker (Elizabethton TN)        
Hidden screw?

I haven't seen one in years but many similar vacs have hidden screws possibly under headlight lens or other area.

Post# 345528 , Reply# 3   2/26/2016 at 16:40 (2,980 days old) by FantomLightning (Ohio)        
I've...

Got the service manual, and I believe the owners manual for the Fantom Wildcat. I'll take a look and see if I can find any information on it. The Wildcat and Unplugged use a cogged belt though if I remember correctly, so it mainly depends on how detailed the service manual is. I doubt the owners will have any info.

Post# 345538 , Reply# 4   2/26/2016 at 20:10 (2,980 days old) by FantomLightning (Ohio)        
Here's...

What the Fantom service manual shows for the Wildcat. I've also included the entire breakdown of the powerhead itself incase it's of any use to you.

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Post# 345858 , Reply# 5   2/29/2016 at 20:28 (2,977 days old) by titaniciscool (Nampa, ID)        

Awesome! That is exactly what I needed! I shall have to get some work done on that tomorrow! Thank you so much!

Post# 345894 , Reply# 6   3/1/2016 at 06:57 (2,976 days old) by vacerator (Macomb Michigan)        
Zach,

Your doing good if you have a Fantom that still runs.


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