Disassemble my vac

[bkreft]

I have an Aerus Lux 7000 C153A vac that has an air switch problem. Vac keeps shutting off, especially if you place your hand over the intake. I can usually figure mechanical things out, but for the life of me I cannot determine how to access the wiring and the switches.

Is there a manual or video that can instruct me as to how this vac comes apart?

All help is appreciated.

Bruce

 

[vacuumman]

Video

Here's a video of someone disassembling a similar vacuum.

 

[human]

I had that problem on my Electrolux Diplomat LX. I ended up ust disconnecting the vacuum tube that connected to the valve, effectively disabling it. The vacuum runs just fine, even if it won't stop automatically anymore.

 

[kloveland]

Your valve (the dial on top) likely has broken plastic inside. You can either replace the valve or disconnect the tube, connecting it to the switch. If it were me, I would just replace the valve. But either way you’ll have a functioning vacuum again.

I’m not sure why those valves break so much.. maybe people jerk the knob too hard on the top? I currently have about 15 plastic bodied canisters in my collection.. and I’ve sold quite a few on eBay over the years and I’ve seen this issue with the valves in a couple of them.