Maintenance - Vax Floormate V-120 Instruction Manual

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6. Maintenance

Cleaning the Filters
The tank lid contains a washable, reusable filter. Clean this
filter when suction is low or reduced.
Turn cleaner off and disconnect from electrical outlet.
Remove recovery tank and lid as described in Section 4.
Remove filter lid (A), then remove filter (B) (Fig.6/1).
Fig.6/1
Remove loose debris from filter by tapping the filter or
gently brushing using your hand. The filter may also be
rinsed for additional cleaning. Allow filter to air dry
between uses.
Reposition filter. Replace filter lid. Press down firmly until
snapped in place (Fig.6/2).
Fig.6/2
Dry or loose debris will also collect on the filter screen
located in the tank lid.
To remove debris from screen, remove the pleated filter
from the lid. Remove debris from screen (A). The filter
screen may also be cleaned by rinsing it under running
water (Fig.6/3).
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Fig.6/3
Reposition pleated filter in lid. Replace lid onto recovery
tank, pressing down firmly until snapped in place.
To replace recovery tank, place bottom of tank behind
ledge (A) and push tank straight into cleaner body until it
is locked in place (Fig.6/4).
Fig.6/4
Cleaning the Nozzle
Turn cleaner OFF and disconnect from electrical outlet.
The cleaner's nozzle can be removed for easy cleaning.
Slide the two nozzle release latches (A) outward (Fig.6/5).
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Fig.6/5
Remove nozzle by pulling straight out (Fig.6/6).
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