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Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P parts list and diagrams

Every line in Advance's Spectrum spare parts list, matched to our catalog with prices. One list covers eight Spectrum uprights: pick the 12H or the 12P and only its parts show. The 15 in, 18 in and dual-motor lines stay under Other Spectrum models.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​​​​​​​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​​‍⁠‌​⁠‌⁠‌⁠‌‌‍⁠

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Complete list: every line of the parts list in Advance Spectrum 12H, 12S, 12P, 12D, 15S, 15P, 15D, 18D Spare Parts List 823 0103 000 Rev. P06 (11-11), 71 printed part lines, with the parts numbered on its drawings, plus 1 newer part line from Nilfisk EzParts, Spectrum Body page (later than P06), item 4B. Checked .

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Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P upright vacuum
Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P. See the Spectrum 12H / 12P in our store
Cleaning path
11.5 in (29.2 cm)
Power cord
12H: 33 ft (10 m), 18/3, gray, detachable; 12P: 50 ft (15 m), 18/3, safety yellow
Bag capacity
4.2 qt (4 L)
Sound level
69 dBA

Maintenance and wear parts for the Spectrum 12H / 12P

Advance's recommended maintenance parts for the Spectrum 12H / 12P. Keep these on the shelf.

Source: Advance Spectrum 12H, 12S, 12P, 12D, 15S, 15P, 15D, 18D Spare Parts List 823 0103 000 Rev. P06 (11-11), page 9. SES ref PF-VELK-B6NS‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​‌​​​‌​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍‍‍​⁠‌​⁠‍‍​‌‍​⁠‌​​‌​‍‌​‍

Your machine

How to tell which you have
  • Spectrum 12H: model number 107402351, Detachable 33 ft (10 m) cord.
  • Spectrum 12P: model number 9060107020, 50 ft (15 m) yellow cord.
  • Other Spectrum models, 12S, 12D, 15S, 15P, 15D, 18D, non-US versions.
  • If you are not sure, pick Not sure and every line stays on the list.

How to read this list

Our part numbers are the Advance number with AD in front. The Item column matches the numbers on the drawing, and tapping a number on the drawing highlights the line. Blue part numbers open the part page. Lines marked Call to confirm part are not listed online yet; call 800-440-6723 and we will source them. Prices were current on ; your cart always shows the current price. Have your machine serial number ready when you call.

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P Body parts

The parts Advance numbers on its body drawing. Manual pages 4, list 5.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​‍⁠‍⁠​‍​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍‍​​⁠⁠​‍‍‍⁠‌​​‌⁠‍​‍‌​⁠​‌

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Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P body drawing, manual page 4
Body, manual page 4. Numbers on the drawing match the Item column. SES ref PF-T6XU-S32F‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​‍⁠‍⁠​‍​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍‍​​⁠⁠​‍‍‍⁠‌​​‌⁠‍​‍‌​⁠​‌
Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P Body parts (manual pages 4, list 5, P06 (11-11))
ItemPart numberQtyDescription and notesPrice
1AD14708335001HANDLE COMPLETE
Fits 2 of 3 versionsSpectrum 12P, Other Spectrum models
For all spectrum models except 12H.
$55.01/EA
2AD14709655001COVER EXHAUST FILTER.GREY$29.16/EA
3AD14708475001COVER BODY FRONT. GREY$82.80/EA
4AD14708645101MOTOR CASETTE 110-120V$272.60/EA
4AD1074243031MOTOR CASSETTE 120V W/O SHAFTNewer body version: Nilfisk EzParts' later Body page lists it as item 4B; not in the P06 printed list.$146.74/EA
5AD14713265001CARBON BRUSH KIT2 pcs.$35.70/EA
6AD14709275001JOINT BASE TO BODY W RING$17.23/EA
7AD14708425001COVER TOP KIT. GREY$27.36/EA
8AD14708575001LID CPL. GREY$68.89/EA
9AD14708525001HOOK FOR CORD$17.23/EA
10AD14708505001COVER BODY REAR$145.67/EA
11AD14054965101SWITCH UL KIT$26.25/EA
12AD0561014060Advance 056 1014 0601ANTI-STRAIN CLIP BLACKCall to confirm part: 800-440-6723
13AD14708435001ELECTRIC BOX$17.23/EA
14AD14710625001HOLDER TUBE$17.23/EA
15AD14070245001BOARD ANTI STATIC
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
Not for US versions.
$32.92/EA
16AD14081660101CAPACITOR
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
Not for US versions.
$21.85/EA
17AD14709875001BAG FULL DEVICE$77.51/EA
18AD14038596401CORD SET US/TW 15M YELLOW$94.44/EA
19AD822401001TERMINAL BLOCK 3-POLEFor grounded versions.$10.42/EA
20AD14092140401SCREW PTK TORX 40x14MM FZBPacket contains 22 screws.$8.80/EA
21AD1074017941MUSTANG BUTTON BLACK$27.36/EA
22AD1074037061CORD RELIEF KIT 12H
Fits 1 of 3 versionsSpectrum 12H
12H.
$22.37/EA
23AD1074037081PIGTAIL SET US Spectrum 12H
Fits 1 of 3 versionsSpectrum 12H
12H.
$27.36/EA
24AD1074037091EXTENSION CORD Spectrum 12H
Fits 1 of 3 versionsSpectrum 12H
12H.
$60.65/EA
25AD1074047521HANDLE KIT WITH CORD RESTRAINT
Fits 1 of 3 versionsSpectrum 12H
For Spectrum 12H only.
$23.94/EA

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P Base parts

The parts Advance numbers on its base drawing. Manual pages 6, list 7.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠⁠⁠⁠‍‌‍​‌​​​‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‍​⁠‍​⁠‌​​‌⁠‍​‍‍​‌‍‍‌⁠‌⁠

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Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P base drawing, manual page 6
Base, manual page 6. Numbers on the drawing match the Item column. SES ref PF-K7G6-R4WN‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠⁠⁠⁠‍‌‍​‌​​​‌​⁠‍⁠⁠‍​⁠‍​⁠‌​​‌⁠‍​‍‍​‌‍‍‌⁠‌⁠
Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P Base parts (manual pages 6, list 7, P06 (11-11))
ItemPart numberQtyDescription and notesPrice
1AD14709245001COVER BRUSH HOUSE. GREY12”, Single.$61.95/EA
1AD14709246001COVER BRUSH HOUSE. GREY
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
12”, Dual.
$61.95/EA
1AD14709255001COVER BRUSH HOUSE.GREY
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
15”, Single.
$65.14/EA
1AD14709256001COVER BRUSH HOUSE. GREY
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
15”, Dual.
$65.14/EA
1AD14709265001COVER BRUSH HOUSE GREY
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
18”, Dual.
$68.89/EA
2AD1074047511BUMPER KIT 12H
Fits 1 of 3 versionsSpectrum 12H
SPECTRUM 12H.
$25.70/EA
2AD14708865001BUMPER KIT 12 INCH/305$24.03/EA
2AD14708895001BUMPER KIT 15 INCH/355
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$24.03/EA
2AD14708925001BUMPER KIT 18 INCH/455
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$29.16/EA
3AD14709925001SUPPORT BRUSH KIT 12INCH$30.84/EA
3AD14709925101SUPPORT BRUSH KIT 15INCH
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$32.48/EA
3AD14709925201SUPPORT BRUSH KIT 18INCH
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$27.36/EA
4AD14709355001PEDAL W SHAFT AND SPRING$32.48/EA
5AD14709015001ROLLER KIT$34.91/EA
6AD14709885001BRUSH SHOE 12 INCH/305$17.23/EA
6AD14709895001BRUSH SHOE 15/355
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$17.23/EA
6AD14709905001BRUSH SHOE 18/455
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$25.70/EA
7AD14708855001CHASSIS 12 INCH /305$74.35/EA
7AD14708885001CHASSIS 15 INCH/355
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$75.85/EA
7AD14708915001CHASSIS 18 INCH/455
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$70.41/EA
8AD14708985001WHEEL KIT$53.48/EA
9AD14709065001CLUTCH AND BEARING KIT$70.41/EA
10AD14709445001COVER$27.36/EA
11AD14709305001BRUSH 12 INCH/305$45.84/EA
11AD14709305101BRUSH 15 INCH/355
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$54.25/EA
11AD14709305201BRUSH 18 INCH/455
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$50.33/EA
12AD14709135001BEARING$43.38/EA
13AD14709055001DRIVE BELT KIT$72.07/EA
14AD14709055101DRIVE BELT KIT DOUBLE MOTOR
Fits 1 of 3 versionsOther Spectrum models
$22.37/EA
15AD14709845101MOTOR CASETTE 100-120VWith Circuit Board and Micro Switch.$231.50/EA
15AAD14711705001MICRO SWITCH KITfor motor 147 0984 510.$27.36/EA
16AD1074019471PCB 120V KIT$87.37/EA
16AD107401946Advance 1074019461PCB 230V KITCall to confirm part: 800-440-6723

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P Filters parts

The parts Advance numbers on its filters drawing. Manual pages 8, list 9.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‌‍‌⁠‍​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‌‌‌⁠⁠⁠‌‍‌‌‌​⁠⁠‍⁠​​⁠‌⁠⁠‌

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Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P filters drawing, manual page 8
Filters, manual page 8. Numbers on the drawing match the Item column. SES ref PF-YSKF-QSZR‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‌‍‌⁠‍​⁠‌​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‌‌‌⁠⁠⁠‌‍‌‌‌​⁠⁠‍⁠​​⁠‌⁠⁠‌
Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P Filters parts (manual pages 8, list 9, P06 (11-11))
ItemPart numberQtyDescription and notesPrice
1AD14712506001HEPA-FILTER. H13$60.25/EA
2AD14709665001EXHAUST FILTER$24.50/EA
3AD14709585001HOLDER PRE FILTER KITWith 1 pre filter.$13.76/EA
4AD14708545001HOLDER DUST BAG KIT$20.54/EA
5AD14709605001PRE FILTER KIT1 x anti smell paper, 3 x pre-filters.$16.31/EA
6AD107413584Replaces Advance 147 1058 5001DUST BAG 408X78 10-P10 bags, 2 pre-filters.$20.61/EA
7AD14710595001DUST BAG REUSEABLE$57.97/EA

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P Nozzles and tube parts

The parts Advance numbers on its nozzles and tube drawing. Manual pages 10, list 11.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‌‍​​⁠⁠⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌⁠‌‌⁠​‌‌‌‌⁠⁠⁠⁠‌‍‌‍‌​‌

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Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P nozzles and tube drawing, manual page 10
Nozzles and tube, manual page 10. Numbers on the drawing match the Item column. SES ref PF-UU7B-HMZH‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‌‍​​⁠⁠⁠⁠​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌⁠‌‌⁠​‌‌‌‌⁠⁠⁠⁠‌‍‌‍‌​‌
Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P Nozzles and tube parts (manual pages 10, list 11, P06 (11-11))
ItemPart numberQtyDescription and notesPrice
1AD14712055001Upholstery nozzle Ø 35 mm$20.54/EA
2AD14712035001Crevice nozzle Ø 35 mmSoft.$24.03/EA
3AD14708515001Extension tube Ø 35 mm$25.70/EA
4AD14709505001Hose stretchable$57.00/EA
5AD14710625001Tube holderFor the extension tube.$17.23/EA
6AD14709195001Adapter, base to tube w.hoseHose from the base.$29.16/EA

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P Wiring diagrams (single and double motor)

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P Wiring diagrams (single and double motor), manual page 2
Wiring diagrams (single and double motor), manual page 2. SES ref PF-DFIY-5TDJ‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‍‍​⁠‍​⁠​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠⁠​⁠​⁠‌‍‌​⁠​​​‍​‌​‌⁠​​​‍⁠
Wiring diagrams (single and double motor)
What it showsWiring diagrams (single and double motor), as printed in the manual
Manual page2

New to your Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P? Start here

Set up, run and look after your Spectrum 12H or 12P, from Advance's instructions for use and the two model brochures, with the parts linked to the list above. Advance doesn't publish a use-and-care chart for the Spectrum, so the care steps come from the instructions for use.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​​​​​​​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​​‍⁠‌​⁠‌⁠‌⁠‌‌‍⁠

1Put it together

  1. Take the vacuum out of its carton.
  2. Push the handle (AD107404752 / AD1470833500) into the opening at the top of the bag housing until the button snaps in.
  3. Loop the cord through the cord restraint. On the 12H, connect the pigtail (AD107403708) and the extension cord (AD107403709).
  4. Make sure a dust bag is in. A "no bag" clip keeps the dust lid from closing without one, and you should never run it without a bag.

Source: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), page 8. SES ref PF-QW2K-AOJX‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​‍‌‌‍‍⁠​​​‌​⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‍‌‍‍‌‍‌⁠‍‍​⁠⁠​‍⁠​‍⁠⁠‍​

2Start vacuuming

  1. Turn the lower cord hook (AD1470852500) to free the cord, and unwind all of it.
  2. Press the handle lock button and move the handle to a comfortable height.
  3. Run the cord through the hook and the anti-strain clip (AD0561014060), then plug it in.
  4. Turn the main power switch (AD1405496510) on: I is on, O is off.
  5. Step on the foot pedal (AD1470935500) and tilt the vacuum back. Always use the pedal to release the base, or you can damage the release mechanism.

Source: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), pages 5 and 9. SES ref PF-QW2K-AOJX‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​‍‌‌‍‍⁠​​​‌​⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‍‌‍‍‌‍‌⁠‍‍​⁠⁠​‍⁠​‍⁠⁠‍​

3Set the brush height

  1. On these single-motor models the brush (AD1470930500) turns whenever the vacuum is on.
  2. Stand in front of the machine and turn the height adjustment knob.
  3. Turn it left to lower the brush for short carpet.
  4. Turn it right to raise the brush for longer carpet.

Sources: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), page 9; Advance Spectrum 12H brochure, form L3246A (4-17), page 1; Advance Spectrum 12P & 15P brochure, form L3072A (7-17), page 1. SES ref PF-QW2K-AOJX‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​‍‌‌‍‍⁠​​​‌​⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‍‌‍‍‌‍‌⁠‍‍​⁠⁠​‍⁠​‍⁠⁠‍​

4Use the wand and tools

  1. Push the vacuum to its upright locked position. The brush lifts off the floor.
  2. Slide the wand (AD1470851500) out of its holder.
  3. The upholstery tool (AD1471205500) sits in the upper section behind the wand, and the crevice tool (AD1471203500) in the lower section.
  4. Fit a tool on the end of the wand, or take the hose (AD1470950500) off the wand and fit the tool there.

Source: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), page 10. SES ref PF-QW2K-AOJX‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​‍‌‌‍‍⁠​​​‌​⁠‍⁠⁠⁠‍‌‍‍‌‍‌⁠‍‍​⁠⁠​‍⁠​‍⁠⁠‍​

Questions about your Spectrum 12H / 12P? Call 800-440-6723 with your model and serial number.Troubleshooting →Maintenance schedule →

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P troubleshooting

Problems, likely causes and fixes from Advance's troubleshooting table.

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P problems, causes and fixes
Likely causeFixPart
Restricted Airflow light is on
The dust bag is fullUnplug it and change the dust bag (AD107413584).
AD107413584DUST BAG 408X78 10-P$20.61/EA
The tube, hose or a tool is blockedUnplug it and check the wand (AD1470851500), hose (AD1470950500) and tools for a clog.
AD1470851500Extension tube Ø 35 mm$25.70/EA
AD1470950500Hose stretchable$57.00/EA
Light comes on before the bag is full
Very fine dust is coating the inside of the bagChange the dust bag (AD107413584).
AD107413584DUST BAG 408X78 10-P$20.61/EA
Debris has built up between the brush and the bagUnplug it and check the path from the brush to the bag for debris.
Not cleaning well, light is off
The dust bag is fullOpen the dust housing, check the bag and replace it if it is full. Clean the bag housing if needed.
Dust lid won't close
No dust bag, or the bag isn't fitted rightFit a bag in the bag holder (AD1470854500) and check that the "no bag" clip is to the left.
AD1470854500HOLDER DUST BAG KIT$20.54/EA

Source: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), pages 8, 9, 11 and 13. SES ref PF-OFO2-N4SM‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‍​​‌⁠⁠‌⁠​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‌‌​⁠‌​​​‌‍⁠⁠‌‍​‌​​‍⁠‌‌⁠‌

Still stuck? Call 800-440-6723 and have your model and serial number ready.

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P maintenance schedule

Advance's maintenance schedule for the Spectrum 12H / 12P.

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P maintenance
TaskHow oftenPart
Unplug the power cord.After every use
If it wasn't cleaning well and the Restricted Airflow light was off, check the dust bag. Replace it if it is full and clean the bag housing if needed.After every use
Wind up the cord, starting at the machine end, and hang it on the hooks on the dust lid and the handle.After every use
Remove carpet fibers and debris from the brush (AD1470930500) and the brush housing.After every use
AD1470930500BRUSH 12 INCH/305$45.84/EA
Store the vacuum indoors in a clean, dry place.After every use
Change the paper dust bag (AD107413584) whenever the Bag Full light comes on. Empty a reusable bag (AD1471059500) the same way.As needed
AD107413584DUST BAG 408X78 10-P$20.61/EA
AD1471059500DUST BAG REUSEABLE$57.97/EA
Clean or replace the motor pre-filter (AD1470960500) every fifth time you change the bag, more often in very dusty places. You can wash it in warm water: let it dry completely first.As needed
AD1470960500PRE FILTER KIT$16.31/EA
Replace the deodorizer pad in the pre-filter holder (AD1470958500) when it stops working.As needed
AD1470958500HOLDER PRE FILTER KIT$13.76/EA
Clean the brush (AD1470930500) or replace it when it is worn.As needed
AD1470930500BRUSH 12 INCH/305$45.84/EA
Replace the HEPA filter (AD1471250600) or the exhaust filter (AD1470966500) once or twice a year, depending on use.Once a year
AD1471250600HEPA-FILTER. H13$60.25/EA
AD1470966500EXHAUST FILTER$24.50/EA
The HEPA filter can't be cleaned or washed. Replace it when it clogs, and never touch the filter media.Once a year
Check the cord for damage, especially if it was crushed, shut in a door or run over.Now and then
Don't use the vacuum if the cord shows any damage. Replace it with the same type of cord the machine came with.Now and then

Source: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), pages 5, 11, 12 and 13. SES ref PF-RSYS-VUYM‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠⁠⁠‍​⁠‍‍‌​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‍⁠​‍‍‍‌‌‍⁠‌​⁠‌⁠​⁠‌⁠⁠​‍‍

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P specifications

From Advance's documents for the Spectrum 12H / 12P.

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P technical data
Model numbers12H: 107402351; 12P: 9060107020
Voltage110–120V, 50–60 Hz (brochures: 120V, 60 Hz, 9 A)
Rated power12H: 1,000 W; 12P: 1,200 W. The 12P brochure lists 1,000 W.
Suction and airflow92 in water lift, 93 CFM
Brush speed2,800 rpm
Cleaning path11.5 in (29.2 cm)
Bag capacity4.2 qt (4 L)
Filtration2-ply paper bag, motor protection filter, certified HEPA exhaust filter
Power cord12H: 33 ft (10 m), 18/3, gray, detachable; 12P: 50 ft (15 m), 18/3, safety yellow
Sound level69 dBA
Size (L × W × H)13 × 12 × 44 in (33 × 30 × 113 cm)
Weight12H: 17 lb (7.7 kg); 12P: 18.7 lb (8.5 kg). The brochures list 19.3 lb and 19.8 lb with the cord.

Sources: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), page 7; Advance Spectrum 12H brochure, form L3246A (4-17), page 2; Advance Spectrum 12P & 15P brochure, form L3072A (7-17), page 2. SES ref PF-TWQZ-YCA3‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠​‍⁠‌⁠​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍​⁠​​​‌‍‍⁠⁠‍​​‌​⁠​‌⁠​⁠‍​

Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P manuals and source documents

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Common Advance Spectrum 12H / 12P parts questions

What's the difference between the Advance Spectrum 12H and 12P?

The cord and a few parts. The 12H has a detachable 33 ft (10 m) gray cord with a pigtail and its own handle and bumper kits; the 12P has a 50 ft (15 m) safety yellow cord. Advance's instructions for use rate the 12H at 1,000 W and the 12P at 1,200 W.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​​​​​​​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​​‍⁠‌​⁠‌⁠‌⁠‌‌‍⁠

Sources: Advance Spectrum 12H brochure, form L3246A (4-17), page 2; Advance Spectrum 12P & 15P brochure, form L3072A (7-17), page 2; Advance spare parts list 823 0103 000 Rev. P06 (11-11), pages 5 and 7; Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), page 7. SES ref PF-34XJ-7KW6‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠​⁠​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​⁠‌‌⁠‍‌⁠‍​‍‍‌‌‌⁠​‌⁠

Can I vacuum wet carpet with the Spectrum 12H or 12P?

No. Advance says the Spectrum is for dry use only: don't use it on wet floors or carpet, outdoors, or to pick up water or other liquids.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​​​​​​​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​​‍⁠‌​⁠‌⁠‌⁠‌‌‍⁠

Source: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), page 5. SES ref PF-34XJ-7KW6‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠​⁠​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​⁠‌‌⁠‍‌⁠‍​‍‍‌‌‌⁠​‌⁠

Why is the Restricted Airflow light on on my Spectrum?

The bag is full, or the tube, hose or a tool is blocked. If it comes on before the bag is full, fine dust may be coating the bag, so change it, or debris may be stuck between the brush and the bag.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​​​​​​​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​​‍⁠‌​⁠‌⁠‌⁠‌‌‍⁠

Source: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), page 9. SES ref PF-34XJ-7KW6‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠​⁠​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​⁠‌‌⁠‍‌⁠‍​‍‍‌‌‌⁠​‌⁠

How often do I change the filters on a Spectrum 12P?

Clean or replace the motor pre-filter every fifth bag change, more often in dusty places. Replace the HEPA or exhaust filter once or twice a year. The HEPA filter can't be washed.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​​​​​​​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​​‍⁠‌​⁠‌⁠‌⁠‌‌‍⁠

Source: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), pages 12 and 13. SES ref PF-34XJ-7KW6‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠​⁠​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​⁠‌‌⁠‍‌⁠‍​‍‍‌‌‌⁠​‌⁠

Can I use an extension cord with the Spectrum 12P?

Yes, within Advance's limits: a 12 gauge, three-wire cord with three-prong plugs, no more than 50 ft (15 m) long.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​​​​​​​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​​‍⁠‌​⁠‌⁠‌⁠‌‌‍⁠

Source: Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), page 6. SES ref PF-34XJ-7KW6‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠​⁠​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​⁠‌‌⁠‍‌⁠‍​‍‍‌‌‌⁠​‌⁠

Which dust bags fit the Spectrum 12H and 12P?

Both use the same bags: a 10-pack of paper bags that also has 2 pre-filters, or a reusable bag. Never run the vacuum without a bag.‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​​​​​​​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​​‍⁠‌​⁠‌⁠‌⁠‌‌‍⁠

Sources: Advance spare parts list 823 0103 000 Rev. P06 (11-11), page 9; Advance Spectrum instructions for use 823 0102 020 edition E (2011), page 8. SES ref PF-34XJ-7KW6‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠‌⁠‌‌⁠​⁠​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠‍⁠‌‍‌​⁠‌‌⁠‍‌⁠‍​‍‍‌‌‌⁠​‌⁠

Southeastern Equipment & Supply, Inc., 1940 Old Dunbar Road, West Columbia, SC 29172. Parts and service: 800-440-6723. SES ref PF-CC6R-VUJ7‌‌​⁠‍⁠​⁠‍⁠‍‌‌‌​⁠​‌‍⁠​​​​​​​​​​​‌​⁠‍⁠​‍‌⁠​⁠⁠‌‍​​‍⁠‌​⁠‌⁠‌⁠‌‌‍⁠

Source: Advance Spectrum 12H, 12S, 12P, 12D, 15S, 15P, 15D, 18D Spare Parts List 823 0103 000 Rev. P06 (11-11), used with permission. Advance and Nilfisk are trademarks of Nilfisk A/S. Summarized and linked by Southeastern Equipment & Supply; 72 part lines, 71 unique part numbers. Last checked . Southeastern Equipment & Supply is an independent dealer.

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