Where to Locate Models, Serials, & Ratings
I did my best to make this list accurate; although I am not familiar with all the models. Any corrections will be appreciated.
MODEL LOCATIONS:
Tanks (from Model XXX):
XXX - bottom of front metal trim
LX (early) - metal tag riveted to bottom of machine
LX (late) - on bottom of back trim
LXI - trim near handle
E, AE, T, F - caster mount
G & L - below bag chamber cover
S, R, 1205 and on - inside panel of cover (later ones may be under gasket
Uprights:
1363, 1451, 1451E - embossed on hinge connecting hood to handle
L-Shaped c.1986-2008 - Stamped on top of brush roll hood (release handle and set down to view easily)
L-Shaped c. 2009-present - on base nameplate
Commercial Tanks:
nameplate
Centraluxes:
?
Beautifiers & Floor Pros: B-7, B-8, B-9, B-10, 1522, 1732, 1739, S105s and S165s
nameplate
Shampooer/Polishers: 2101 and 2101A
embossed on base
Sidekicks & Little Luxes:
embossed or debossed on bottom
SERIAL LOCATIONS (2 letters with 5 numbers in between, except commercial tanks which are sometimes just numerals):
Tanks (from Model XXX):
XXX - top of front metal trim
LX - (early): side of front trim
LX - (late)/LXI: back metal trim
E - caster mount
AE - T, S, F, R, G side of bag chamber rim on the outside
1205 - (early) bottom of cord winder;
1205 - (mid) and on: caster mount or close to caster on body.
Uprights:
2 decals on body: one exposed and one under handle.
Commercial Tanks: Models CB and CB2000
nameplate
Centraluxes:
?
Beautifiers & Floor Pros: Models B-7, B-8, B-9, B-10, 1522, 1732, 1739, S105s and S165s
nameplate
Shampooer/Polishers: 2101 and 2101A
stamped on base
Sidekicks & Little Luxes: n/a
RATINGS LOCATIONS
Tanks (from Model XXX):
XXX - bottom of front metal trim
LX (early) - metal nameplate riveted to bottom of machine
LX (late) - on bottom of back trim
LXI - trim near handle
E, AE, T, F, G - both: caster mount
S, R, L 1205 and on - inside panel of cover
Uprights:
1363, 1451, 1451E - embossed on hinge connecting hood to handle
L-Shaped c.1986-2008 - Stamped on top of brush roll hood
L-Shaped c. 2009-present - on base nameplate
Commercial Tanks: Models CB and CB2000
nameplate
Centraluxes:
?
Beautifiers & Floor Pros: Models B-7, B-8, B-9, B-10, 1522, 1732, 1739, S105s and S165s
nameplate
Shampooer/Polishers: 2101 and 2101A
embossed on base
Sidekicks & Little Luxes:
embossed or debossed on bottom