Shop-Vac 5HM400 User Manual page 7

filter has been used for wet pick up, it must be cleaned and dried before using it for dry pick up.
2. With the tank cover in an upside down position, slide the cartridge down over the lid
cage, pushing until the filter seals against the cover.
3. Place the filter retainer into the top of the cartridge filter. Hold the tank cover with one
hand, turn the handle on the filter retainer clockwise to lock the filter into place.
4. To remove the filter for cleaning, hold the tank cover and turn the filter retainer
counter-clockwise to loosen and remove.
5. Slide the cartridge filter off the lid cage.
6. For standard cartridge filters and Ultra-Web
brushing off excess dirt. Extremely dirty filters may be cleaned with water by rinsing from the inside of
the filter. Dry completely (approximately 24 hours).
7. Check the filter for tears or small holes. If none are found, reinstall the filter. To prevent damage to your
vacuum, do not use a filter with a hole or tear.
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. NOTE: For dry use only.
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.
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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
cartridge filters, clean the filter by shaking or gently
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