Installing & Cleaning Cartridge Filter - Vacmaster VK809PIWR Operator's Manual

STORAGE
Before storing your vacuum, the collection tank should be emptied and cleaned. The accessories
should be cleaned and stored so they can be readily available when needed. Store the wet/dry
shampoo vacuum indoors.
REPAIRS
Repairs for this wet/dry shampoo vacuum should be performed only by qualified service personnel
using only identical replacement parts.
INSTALLING & CLEANING CARTRIDGE
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INSTALLING CARTRIDGE FILTER
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig. 1).
2. Remove the power head and place in an upside down position.
3. Install the cartridge filter over the filter cage making sure the cage is completely covered (Fig. 2
& 3).
4. Place the filter retainer on the top of the cartridge filter over the raised lip and tighten down by
turning the retainer clockwise; do not over-tighten (Fig. 4 & 5).
5. Place the power head back onto the collection tank.
REMOVING & CLEANING CARTRIDGE FILTER
1. Unlock and remove the filter retainer by turning the retainer handle counter-clockwise (Fig. 6).
2. With the removed power head in an upside down position, carefully remove the cartridge filter
from the filter cage (Fig. 7).
3. Clean the cartridge filter by gently brushing or rinsing off the debris (Fig. 8). Cleaning should not
be done indoors in living areas. For optimal performance a new filter is recommended.
4. Install cleaned or new filters as described in steps 2-4 of Installing Cartridge Filter. Wet filters
should be removed and allowed to air dry for 24 hours before installing onto the filter cage.
FILTER
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