Abstract: A floor cleaning apparatus includes a nozzle assembly having a suction inlet and a canister assembly having a housing including a dirt vessel receiver, a wall and a compartment. The wall includes an airpath opening. A dirt collection vessel is held in the receiver and a suction generator is held in the compartment. A plenum connects the airpath opening in the wall with the suction generator. The plenum includes a first section that removably connects to the housing.

Abstract: A floorcare apparatus includes a nozzle assembly having a suction inlet and a canister assembly connected to the nozzle assembly. A dirt collection vessel is carried on the canister assembly. A suction generator is carried on one of the nozzle assembly and the canister assembly. Additionally, an electrical component is carried on the apparatus. Further, the apparatus is characterized by a housing for the electrical component wherein the housing includes a cavity and a wall constructed from a first structural layer covered by a layer of fiberglass cloth tape.