Shop-Vac QPL Series User Manual page 11

FILTER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE (CONT'D.)
NOTICE
particles of dust. The filter can be used for wet or dry pick up. A dry filter is necessary to
pick up dry material. If you use your vac to pick up dust when the filter is wet, the filter
will clog quickly and be very difficult to clean. The filter may become saturated when
picking up large quantities of liquid causing misting to appear in the exhaust air. At this
time, you should dry or change the filter to eliminate this occurrence. Please handle the
filter carefully when removing it for cleaning or when installing it. Check the filter for tears
or small holes. Even a small hole can cause dust to be exhausted. Do not use a filter with
holes or tears. Replace it immediately.
WARNING
DEPENDENT ON THE FILTER. A CLOGGED FILTER CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLY
DAMAGE THE CLEANER. CHECK THE FILTER PERIODICALLY AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED.
DISPOSABLE FILTER BAG
Use the disposable filter bag in conjunction with the cartridge filter for easy disposal of the debris. The bag
is not required for normal dry pick up. When picking up fine dust or powders a high efficiency filter bag
must be used. NOTE: For dry use only.
Follow the instructions that pertain to your vacuum.
TANK WITH STATIONARY INLET DEFLECTOR:
1. Make sure the cord is disconnected from the receptacle, tank cover is removed and the hose is
disconnected from tank inlet.
2. Grasp the cardboard collar firmly and slide rubber guard onto inlet fitting as far as
possible.
3. When secured in place, expand the filter bag and position around the inside of the tank.
TANK WITH REMOVABLE INLET DEFLECTOR:
1. Make sure the cord is disconnected from the receptacle, tank cover is removed and the hose is
disconnected from tank inlet.
2. remove inlet deflector from deflector guide. Note: Hose must be removed before inlet
deflector can be taken out.
3. With the opening of the inlet deflector facing the left or right side of the filter bag, slide
filter bag collar over deflector matching notches of bag collar to tabs on inlet deflector.
Bag will only fit properly one way.
4. Slide deflector with filter bag attached into deflector guide.
5. Reinsert hose into inlet and tighten locking-nut. When secured in place expand bag and position around
inside of tank.
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This filter is made of high quality paper designed to stop small
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KEEP FILTERS CLEAN. EFFICIENCY OF THE VACUUM IS LARGELY
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