How to Change a Vacuum Belt on a Bissell ProHeat
Steam cleaners such as the Bissell Proheat are used to deep clean flooring materials such as carpet and tile. The Bissell Proheat has two belts that operate the pump and the brush attachment. When vacuums stop working, it is often because a belt has snapped. Replacing a vacuum belt is a simple, inexpensive repair; check the belt(s) and replace it if necessary before taking the vacuum to a repair shop. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Make sure the power is off and the machine is unplugged. Neglecting this step can result in electric shock or death.
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Step on the pedal release on the bottom, back side of the machine.
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Lift the water tank out of the bottom by the handle. Remove the shampoo tank, located to the right of the water tank.
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Insert a flathead screwdriver into the slot next to the floor cleaning/tools switch. Pry off the belt access door by gently pressing down the handle of the screwdriver.
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Turn the machine on its side so the belt access door is facing up.
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Remove the screw that holds the red brush retaining arm in place. Set aside the screw and the red arm.
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Unscrew the black arm that holds the carpet brush in place. Set aside the screw and black arm.
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Lift out the "toothed" carpet brush and belt, and set them aside. If the belt is broken you will replace it in Step 11.
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Locate the broken pump belt and remove it with your fingers.
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Loop one end of the replacement belt over the red pump pulley. Loop the other side over the silver motor shaft. Do not twist the belt in the process.
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Reinstall the brush belt on the red pump pulley, then onto the toothed end of the brush. If the belt was broken, use a replacement belt.
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Snap the brush back into place in the base of the unit.
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Place the black retaining arm back into its spot and screw it in. The piece should slide easily into its original position. Replace the red retaining arm and screw into place.
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Turn the machine back to its resting position. Replace the access door and the tanks.
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Tips & Warnings
Spin the toothed brush before replacing the retaining arms. If the belts are installed correctly, the brush should spin easily.
