Cleaning The Pre-Motor Filter - Vax V-043 Instruction Manual

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Dirt Container & Filter: Removal & Replacement/Rotating Brushbar: Removal & Replacement
5. Firmly tap clean the HEPA
filter until no more dust is
observed falling
(Fig.6/5).
NOTE: The white material in
the HEPA filter will discolour
over time -This is NORMAL and
will NOT affect the performance
of the filter.
WARNING: Always empty the dirt container and clean
the HEPA filter before each use and during prolonged
usage. Never over fill the dirt container, remove dirt and
clean the HEPA filter each time the dirt container is
emptied during prolonged usage or risk motor damage.

Cleaning the Pre-Motor Filter

Underneath the dirt container is a pre-motor filter.
If found to be defective, please replace (Fig.6/6).
Fig.6/6
Cleaning the Dirt Container
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, the
power cord must
disconnected before removing
the dirt container, HEPA filter,
changing the filters or performing
maintenance / troubleshooting
checks.
• The dirt container can be
washed in lukewarm water
(max 40ºC) (Fig.6/7).
• Do not use strong detergents.
• Ensure that the dirt container is fully dry before
putting back on the vacuum cleaner. Do not wash
in dishwasher.
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Fig.6/5
out
be
Fig.6/7
7. Rotating Brushbar:
Removal & Replacement
Tools required: Phillips screwdriver.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, the
power cord must be disconnected before removing
the dirt container, HEPA filter, changing the filters or
performing maintenance/troubleshooting checks.
Occasionally, the power nozzle drive belt will require
changing, the frequency will depend upon the amount
of vacuum use.
1. Turn vacuum off and unplug from power supply.
Press handle release button and lay vacuum cleaner
on a flat, level surface.
2. Using a Phillips screwdriver, remove the four (4)
screws on the underside of the cleaner (Fig.7/1)
to release the top cover of the vacuum head
(Fig.7/2).
Fig.7/1
Fig.7/2
Fig.7/3