Installing & Cleaning Cartridge Filter; Installing & Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter - Vacmaster VF1515HJ Manual

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 in it; replace it immediately.
WARNING! ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER SOCKET BEFORE
REMOVING THE POWER HEAD FROM THE CONTAINER.
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NSTALLING & CLEANING FILTERS
Installing Cartridge Filter
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the power socket. (fig. 1)
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2. Remove power head and place in upside down position.
3. Install the cartridge filter 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
clockwise. (fig. 3 & 4)
Removing and Cleaning Cartridge Filter
1. Unlock and remove the filter retainer by turning 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 1 - 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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Installing and Cleaning HEPA Filter
1.Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the power socket. (fig.1)
2.Unlock the filter door by lifting the lock tab UP to the unlocked position and pull the
door out. (fig. 2 & 3)
3.Remove the HEPA filter cartridge from the vacuum cleaner. (fig.4)
4.Clean filter by brushing dirt off. For optimal performance a new filter is
recommended. (fig.5)
5.Install the cleaned or new filter into place. (fig. 6)
6.Insert the filter door tabs into the upper slots and lock the filter door into place.
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(fig. 7 & 8)
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NSTALLING & CLEANING FOAM SLEEVE FILTER
Installing Foam Sleeve Filter
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the power socket. (fig. 1)
2. Remove power head and place in upside down position. Follow instructions to
remove cartridge filter.
3. Carefully slide foam sleeve filter down over the filter cage making sure the whole
cage is covered. (fig. 2 & 3)
4. Replace the power head onto the container.
Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter
1. With the removed power head in the upside down position, carefully remove foam
sleeve filter. (fig. 4)
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2. Use a mild soap and water solution to wash foam sleeve filter and rinse with clean
water. (fig. 5)
3. Allow filter to air dry before installing and using again.
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