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E-VAC290&VAC200-I-1017 READ AND UNDERSTAND THE OPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL THOROUGHLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT. Death or serious injury could occur if this machine is used improperly. SAFETY • Do not disconnect power by pulling cord. To disconnect, grasp SAFETY MESSAGES the plug, not the cord.
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Figure 1 HOW TO ORDER REPAIR PARTS VAC-290 VAC-200 To insure product safety and reliability, always use genuine EDCO replacement parts when making repairs to the equipment. “A” 20” (50.8mm) 20” (50.8mm) When ordering parts, please specify the MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER of the machine as given on the NAMEPLATE.
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E-VAC290&VAC200-I-1017 NOTE: The following instructions are for models VAC-200 & VAC-290 except where noted. The instructions are very similar but are different in several ways. Please pay special attention where differences are noted for models. Safety VAC-200 & VAC-290 CAUTION: Standard EDCO machines are not to be used for the removal of liquids or any volatile, viscous, flammable or explosive media.
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NOTE: The presence of material in this area or in the exhaust is often the result of a misaligned seal or damaged filter. Consult your EDCO representative if either is the case. 12. Remove the filter housing spacer assembly; make sure to disconnect the filter housing spacer assembly ground wire from the base via push on terminal.
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E-VAC290&VAC200-I-1017 Standard Filter Installation VAC-200 1. Turn the filter housing spacer assembly over on a table then fit the filter over the filter shaker insert. 2. Make sure each pleat is fully supported and the ground wire is on the filter side of the assembly. 3.
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CAUTION: Clogged material should only be removed by hand. Using an object to dislodge material may tear the filter. Consult your EDCO representative if material blockage is excessive. 6. Inspect the pleats of the filter for tears and material blockage.
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E-VAC290&VAC200-I-1017 HEPA MAXX Filter Replacement Procedure VAC-290 NOTE: All HEPA MAXX filter machines are equipped with a differential pressure gauge. The gauge measures the pressure above against the pressure below the filter, thereby measuring the restriction of airflow due to contamination.
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E-VAC290&VAC200-I-1017 Motor Brushes Inspection 1. Turn the machine off then disconnect the power source. Figure 1 2. Disconnect motor terminal. Figure 2 3. Loosen the motor retaining knobs. Figure 3 4. Remove the 6 screws attached to each motor assembly. Figure 4 5.
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E-VAC290&VAC200-I-1017 Trouble Shooting VAC-290 & VAC-200 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Insufficient Vacuum - Motors are not on and/or - Turn both motors on, check motor brushes Pressure working - Dustpan improperly seated - Remove dustpan, inspect seal, replace dustpan.
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