Thread Number: 31407
/ Tag: Recent Vacuum Cleaners from past 20 years
Rainbow E2 Separator Stuck |
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Post# 347260 , Reply# 1   3/12/2016 at 15:29 (2,959 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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My guess is either that rust formed on the motor shaft or somehow the motor overheated and heat fused the plastic separator to the shaft. Did the nut come off easy??
You might try tapping the separator along various sides of the solid rim bottom and also solid points at the opposite end rotating the separator as you tap around. I wouldnt tap on the fins, only the solid points. You could even spray WD-40 to have it rest in the area where the nut was while tapping and the tapping vibration will help it seep down between the sepator and the shaft. Also, if you could slip a piece of ribbon or other material under the white separator to try upward tension from the bottom to lossen it. If its fused to the shaft, grasping from the sides may make it more resistant compared to upward pressure directly from its base. Keep us posted. I used to sell the current model E2 Type12, it's a great machine. Any E2 should be a 2 speed model and single speed being straight E series. Member Electroluxxxx is a current sales rep and head of repairs department at his company's distributorship in upstate New York. He may have some advice for you as well! Good luck! |
Post# 347292 , Reply# 3   3/12/2016 at 19:47 (2,958 days old) by s_matt37 (Utah)   |   | |
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It was just rusted to the shaft. I did some slight prying, and off it came. Thanks! |
Post# 347293 , Reply# 4   3/12/2016 at 19:48 (2,958 days old) by Durango159 (State College, PA)   |   | |
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