Maintenance; Installing & Cleaning Cartridge Filter; Installing & Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter - Vacmaster VMVK1520SIWC Manual

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AINtENANCE
WARNING: dO NOT plUg IN pOWEr COrd TO pOWEr OUTlET. MaKE SUrE
plUg IS dISCONNECTEd BEFOrE CHaNgINg aNd ClEaNINg FIlTErS.
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (fig.1)
2. Disconnect the hose from the vacuum, turning large end in counter clockwise
direction. (fig.2)
3. Undo the latches and remove the power head from the container. (fig.3)
4. Clear all dirt or debris from the container and hose. (fig.4)
5. Check the hose, attachments, and power cord to verify that they have not been
damaged.
IMPORtANt! Clean or change the cartridge filter regularly for best
performance. alWaYS USE CarTrIdgE FIlTEr FOr drY VaCUUMINg. If the
machine is used with out the cartridge filter, the motor will burn out and the
warranty will be voided. always keep spare filters on-hand.
NOtICE! The filters included are made of high quality materials designed to
stop small dust particles. The cartridge filter should be used for dry pick-up
only. a dry cartridge filter is necessary to pick up dust. If the cartridge filter
is wet, it will clog quickly and be very difficult to clean. Handle the filter
carefully when removing it for cleaning and replacing it. Check the filters for
tears or small holes, a small hole can let dust pass through and out of the
cleaner. do not use a filter with holes or tears, replace it immediately.
WARNING! alWaYS dISCONNECT THE plUg FrOM THE pOWEr OUTlET BEFOrE
rEMOVINg THE pOWEr HEad FrOM CONTaINEr.
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NStALLING & CLEANING CARtRIDGE FILtERS
Installing Cartridge Filter
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (fig.1)
2. Remove power head and place in upside down position.
3. Slide the cartridge filter down over the filter cage and carefully push filter in until it
stops against the power head. (fig.2)
4. Place filter retainer on top of cartridge filter and tighten down by turning retainer
handle clockwise. (fig.3 & 4)
removing and Cleaning Cartridge Filter
1. Unlock and remove the filter retainer by tuning retainer handle counter clockwise.
2. Carefully hold and pull the cartridge filter up for removal. (fig.5)
3. Clean the cartridge filter by gently tapping or brushing dirt off. Cleaning should
not be done indoors in living areas. For optimal performance a new filter is
recommended.
4. Install cleaned or new filter into place as instructed above in steps 2 and 3 of
installing Cartridge Filter.
5. Wet filters should be removed and allowed to air dry for 24 hours before installing
onto the filter cage.
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NStALLING & CLEANING FOAM SLEEVE FILtER
Installing Foam Sleeve Filter
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (fig.1)
1. Remove power head and place in upside down position. Follow instructions to
remove cartridge filter.
2. Carefully slide foam sleeve filter down over the filter cage making sure the whole
cage is covered.(fig.2)
3. Replace the power head on to the container.
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