PHV1800 nozzle fixation

if you've changed filters and checked for blockages it may need a new suction fan ,,you can download the diagram off the link below
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/black-and-decker-phv1800-dustbuster-parts-c-4167_8887_8897.html

yes you are doing it right it should only turn about 1/4 inch then pull out go to this link for manual and diagram it ma help you..
http://servicenet.blackanddecker.com/Products/Detail/PHV1800#

Hi Cathy,

Here is a website with downloadable instructions: http://servicenet.blackanddecker.com/documents/English/Instruction%20Manual/90500746,PHV1800.pdf

In case you can't open that, I'll describe to you the procedure.

You'll find a release latch on the leftside of the body at the front. The round section is the dust container. Release the latch and open the little door. Inside you will see the filters (they're washable!). Take the filters out and dump the stuff out.

Here's the customer service number in case you can't download and want them to send you the instruction manual - 1-800-544-6986

Hope this helps. If it does, please give me a vote or comment. Thanks,

Handie Andie

Good afternoon,

There could be a few different problems with the vacuum, some more serious than others. The great thing is that the unit is still under warranty. My advice would be to contact your local B & D Service Center:
"All Black & Decker Service Centers are staffed with trained personnel to provide customers
with efficient and reliable power tool service. Whether you need technical advice, repair, or
genuine factory replacement parts, contact the Black & Decker location nearest you. To find
your local service location, refer to the yellow page directory under "Tools-Electric" or call:
1-800-544-6986 or visit http://www.blackanddecker.com/."

For further reference, please view a free copy of your manual here:
http://www.manualsonline.com/mdownloads/4fef4018-4fd3-48fc-a346-699c326a1b92.pdf

I hope this starts you out on the right foot. Please rate this solution!

Thanks,
~PCF

I have read other posts which note that while one can take all of the screws out of the nozzle assembly, it seems impossible to separate the blue portion from the white portion so that one can get at the flapper location. It is almost impossible. But not impossible. One can remove the blue portion of the nozzle. After removing all of the screws, gentle pry the blue portion from the white. While doing that, pull and wiggle the blue portion. Some gentle assists from a standard screwdriver proved helpful. With quite a bit of difficulty, and with some fear that something would break (but it didn't), it eventually came off. (There was no glue attaching it.). HOWEVER, to get the blue section back on, it proved necessary to cut off some of the blue plastic in strategic spots so that it could be returned to its original location. A Dremel tool did the job.

If you are handy with a soldering iron, and don't mind spending a few hours building a new battery pack using 1.2 volt "sub c" cells, you can disassemble the PHV1800, and rebuild the pack yourself. I just did it tonight, and the vacuum works like new.

However, I'm not going to do this again. The PHV1800 doesn't use a single battery pack, but 2 packs that have to be assembled with very little room for error. You can purchase a combination battery pack/motor assembly for $75 (US currency, price currect as of 10/2011), unscrew the screws that hold the vacuum together, and replace the battery/motor unit as one.

If you are handy with a soldering iron, and don't mind spending a few hours building a new battery pack using 1.2 volt "sub c" cells, you can disassemble the PHV1800, and rebuild the pack yourself. I just did it tonight, and the vacuum works like new.

However, I'm not going to do this again. The PHV1800 doesn't use a single battery pack, but 2 packs that have to be assembled with very little room for error. You can purchase a combination battery pack/motor assembly for $75 (US currency, price currect as of 10/2011), unscrew the screws that hold the vacuum together, and replace the battery/motor unit as one.

Hi pwolft...
Amazon offers pretty large number of black decker replacement batteries, click here Finally charging for our multi device world and pick one (which fits).
Hope this was helpful.
enjoy

Hello and Welcome to FixYa!
This can be caused due to one of the following reasons.

Bad Charger or the Charging IC!
Dead or Weak battery.
Loose contact of charger pin with the socket.

If you have purchased a new unit, then you can go for a warranty claim in case the problem in not solved at user end.

Best of Luck,
Concerned,

Here is an exploded diagram which seems to show that the whole nozzle assembly is removed as one piece.

See if it helps:

http://www.dewaltservicenet.com/Products/DocumentView.aspx?productid=65223&typeId=14858&documentId=34001