So I have an older Bissell bagless vacuum, and I decided to take it apart so I could knock some of the accumulated dust out of the crevices within, and when it came to taking apart the lower housing, I broke one of my cardinal rules and failed to document the three connections to the motor. I searched a fair bit but could only find the same low-res exploded view of the vacuum cleaner parts across multiple sites while trying to find any information that will allow me to connect the motor leads properly.
Before I commit the disassembled cleaner to the dustbin, thought I'd try the brain trust here in a last-ditch effort.
It looks like this: https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-82574741899364/bissell-vacuum-motor-for-models-3950-6390-2032320-4.jpg
There are three terminals: Two on one side, one on the other.
One is for the neutral (one motor terminal and one side of the light)
Second one is for the hot (comes from the switch assembly)
The third is apparently derived from a transformer-type winding inside the motor, as the light connects to the motor as well.
I could make a guess and try, but I'd rather not have a fireworks show out on my porch!
Before I commit the disassembled cleaner to the dustbin, thought I'd try the brain trust here in a last-ditch effort.
It looks like this: https://sep.yimg.com/ay/yhst-82574741899364/bissell-vacuum-motor-for-models-3950-6390-2032320-4.jpg
There are three terminals: Two on one side, one on the other.
One is for the neutral (one motor terminal and one side of the light)
Second one is for the hot (comes from the switch assembly)
The third is apparently derived from a transformer-type winding inside the motor, as the light connects to the motor as well.
I could make a guess and try, but I'd rather not have a fireworks show out on my porch!