Installing & Cleaning Foam Wet Filter; Troubleshooting - Vacmaster VF408 Operator's Manual

INSTALLING & CLEANING FOAM WET
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Installing Foam Wet Filter
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (fig. 1)
2. Remove power head and place in upside down position. Follow instructions to remove cartridge
filter.
3. Carefully slide foam wet filter down over the filter cage making sure the cage is completely
covered. (fig. 2 & 3)
4. Place the power head onto the collection tank.
Cleaning Foam Wet Filter
1. With the removed power head in an upside down position, carefully remove foam wet filter. (fig.
4)
2. Use a mild soap and water solution to wash foam wet filter and rinse with clean water. (fig. 5)
3. Allow filter to air dry before installing and using again.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNPLUG BEFORE

TROUBLESHOOTING

Symptom
Vacuum will not operate.
Dust comes from motor cover.
Reduced efficiency and motor/
speed vibration.
FILTER
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Possible Causes
1) No power supply.
2) Faulty power cord.
3) Collection tank full.
1) The dust filter is missing or
damaged.
1) There is a blockage in the
nozzle or hose, or the
collection tank inlet. Or dust
filter blocked by fine dust.
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Corrective Action
1) Check power supply – cord,
2) Unplug and check the
3) Empty collection tank.
1) Attach or replace dust filter.
1) Check nozzle, hose and
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breakers, fuses.
power cord. If damaged,
have it repaired by a
professional.
collection tank inlets for
blockage. Take off the filter
and clean it or install a new
filter.