Vacuum Cleaners

Here is the complete owners manual and use/care guide to Electrolux Vacuum model XII.

Here is a sales literature brochure for the Beam Central Vacuum cleaning system for homes in the early 1970's.

Here is the complete owners manual to Kenmore Ken-Kart Vacuum Cleaners from the early 1950's. Model 116.732.

Here is the complete owners manual to Eureka upright vacuum cleaner model series/2300.

Here is an extensive collection of parts diagrams with descriptions of the parts and part numbers for many years of Hoover vacuums. Having the manufacturers part number for the part you need is essential for doing internet/eBay searches to locate these rare, no longer available parts. In many circumstances they can be found once you know the part number. This guide is essential for anyone who has vintage Hoover vacuum cleaners. Models included in this catalog include: 12/14 28 29 31/32/33/34/35/36 41/42/50/51/53/55 61 62/63/64 65/66/67/68/69/70 82/84/84B/85/86/87/88 91 115 334 344 348 404/409 415 434/444/454 564/574 584 589/593 634 704/704-01/706/707/714 719/728 843/858 913/913-01 918 1010/1020/1030/1060/ 1070/1076 1100/1110/1118/1120/ 1130/1136/1140/1149/ 1151/1157/1170/1176/ 1178/U6003/U6007 1330/1340/1348 2000/2001/2010/2011/ 2017 2040/2048/S302l/S3023 2100/2110/2120 2200/2201/2204/2208/ 2210/2260/2266 2610/2720/2726 2800 2830/2836 2900/2901/2910/2911 2940 2941/2950 2951/2970 2960/2980/2904 U4001/U4019/U4021/ U4003/U4005/U4007/ U4009 S3001 S3003 S3005 S2003/S2005/S2007

In the late 1960's and early 1970's Sears would mail large format (12.5" x 11") advertising circulars. Here is a collection of the Vacuum Cleaners, Shop-Vacs and Floor Polisher sections from my collection of these circulars from 1967 to 1971.

Here is a complete issue of Filter Queen's magazine for retailers and distributors of Filter Queen Vacuum Cleaners in the late 1950's.

Here is the advertising flip-chart book that Hoover salesmen took into prospective buyers homes to show the housewife the great new Hoover Cylinder vacuum cleaner!!

Here is the complete owners manual and operating instructions to the Electrical Commercial Automatic Vacuum Cleaner with Wet & Dry Pickup.

These service instructions take you through complete disassembly of the cleaner, including the motor for both power drive and non-power drive models. If you are looking to keep your Concept in top-shape, or specifically fix something that's broken, these are a must! While not as easy to service as a basic Convertible; the Concept really isn't too bad to work on, these instructions will surely help the novice. Aligning with its 70th anniversary, in 1978 Hoover introduced the Concept One into their product-line, replacing the 15-year old Dial-A-Matic as the new 'A-Line' of cleaners. Hoover went back to the dirty-air design, and built, arguably, one of the best carpet-cleaning vacuum cleaners ever made. The Concept one came in both self-propelled and non-self propelled models. The Quadraflex Agitator was introduced with the Concept, and the cord-winder came back to an upright after a brief appearance on a Convertible in the early 70s. A few years later, Hoover added a 'Dustbuster' type vacuum to the front of Concept, and the Concept Two was born; also in self-propelled and non-self propelled models. The Concept had a run of about 16 years, give or take - ending as the 'PowerMax' (PowerMax service instructions are not specifically included within these particular service instructions, but the PowerMax is very similar to the Concept in most ways).

Here is a manual showing off all the features of Whirlpool's great Power Clean series of vacuum cleaners from the mid 1980's. Complete information and specifications of all models included.

This is an absolutely fascinating and extremely rare book from Hoover. Its a large/Life magazine size book containing images and descriptions of each department at the company in the middle 1950's. Departments Highlighted: Production Division, Manufacturing: Die Casting, Plastic Molding, Stamping, Plating, Enameling, Finishing, Assembly, Tool and Die Making, Quality Control, Miscellaneous. Engineering: Facilities, Electrical Lab, Physics Lab, Mechanical Lab, Testing Lab, Chemical Lab, Metallurgical Lab, Plastic and Rubber Lab, Engineering Model Shops, Electronic s Lab.

Here is an adorable brochure from Hoover highlighting their new model 150 Vacuum Cleaner.

Complete use and care guide that was packed with every Montgomery Ward Vacuum Cleaner, model SP-335A.

Here is the complete use and care guide to Regina Elecrickbrooms of the mid 1970s.

Beautiful late 1950's four page Filter Queen Vacuum sales literature brochure. [I]One of the most important developments in home sanitation in 50 years[/I]

Here is the comprehensive Kirby Vacuum Cleaner Motor service manual. Sections include: Index Illustrated parts list Checking motor unit Headlight (Models 505 through 515) Foot switch test and replacement (Models 505 through 512) Foot switch test and replacement (Models 513 through 515) Safety switch (Models 505 through 515) Motor brush inspection and replacement (Models 505 through 515) Motor unit major overhaul (Models 505 through 515) Disassembly (Models 505 through 515) Inspection and repair Reassembly (Models 505 through 515) Handle spring replacement (Models 505 through 515) Handle lock replacement (Models 505 through 515) Foot switch (Models 516 through current models) Safety switch (Models 516 through current models) Headlight (Models 516 through current models) Motor brush inspection and replacement (Models 516 through current models) Motor unit major overhaul (Models 516 through current models) Disassembly (Models 516 through current models) Inspection and repair Reassembly (Models 516 through current models) Handle spring replacement (Models 516 through current models) Handle lock replacement (Models 516 through current models) Field Coil Installation - Model 519 and newer

Introduced in 1963, the Portable and Slimline machines were the first new "canister" style cleaners to be introduced in nearly 10 years. The Portable and Slimline cleaners are very similar machines in many ways, using the same motor. The motor is also essentially the same as the motor in a Dial-A-Matic, however the Portable and Slimline have a third fan in place of the belt-pulley. The Portable carried all of its attachments, and the Slimline was often advertised as one of Hoover's least-expensive cleaners. These service instructions cover motor removal and disassembly, as well as replacing the switch and servicing the cord-reel. Hose repair and the rug/floor nozzle are also discussed. These service instructions are from the late 70's, however they retroactively apply to all models going back to 1963. Also included is a parts diagram for the model 2100, the first of the Portable cleaners.

Here is a great reference guide for any vintage vacuum cleaner collector. It is the complete Allied National Vacuum Cleaner Parts Catalog. Sections include: Super Sweep Commercial Upright Vacuum, Rebuilt Kirby Vacuums, Rebuilt Electrolux Vacuums, Rebuilt Compact Vacuums, Disposalbe Paper Bags - All leading brands, Special Cases of Hoover Throw away bags, Complete Cloth Bags for tank and canister, Upright Cleaner Deluxe Dust Bags, Deluxe Zipper Bag Conversion Units, Original Cloth and Vinyl Bags, Hoover Deluxe Outer Bags, Rug Tool Brush Inserts, Hoover Agitator Brush Inserts, Floor Brush Bristle Inserts, Motor Driven Floor Brushes, Fit All Attachment Tools, Rug Tools, Rug and Floor Brush Combinations, Shop Type Attachment Parts, Wands, Filter Queen Parts, Front Hose Ends and Machine Ends, Vacuum Cleaner Hose, Belden Replacement Cord Sets, Popular Electrolux Parts, Miscelleanous Compact Parts, Eureka Parts, General Electric Vacuum Cleaner Parts and Attachments, Hoover Parts, Hoover Armatures and Fields, Kirby Replacement Parts, Rexair A, B, C and Rainbow D Parts, Kingston Parts, Regina Parts, Royal Parts, Lamb Motors, Switches, Bearing Plates, Polisher Accessories, Vacuum Cleaner Ball Bearings, Carbon Brushes, Belts, Fans, Filters, Wheels, Bumper Stock, Handle Grips

Here is a wonderful brochure for the line of Hoover Floor-A-Matic floor and carpet cleaning machines. Full images and specifications included. Models include: 3616 3614 5308 5498 5488 5168 and 5158.