Caring For Your Vacuum; Preventative Maintenance; Filter Maintenance - Tennant V-BP-10 Operator And Parts Manual

CARING FOR YOUR VACUUM

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury unplug unit from wall outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
1. Every time you finish vacuuming, shake out the
cloth and Micro filters.
2. Each week, rinse, dry and return the foam/filter
diffuser to the bottom of the vacuum below the
motor.
3. After each shift, wipe the inside and outside of the
vacuum with a household cleaning agent.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

ATTENTION: The following information is for use
by qualified service personnel only and is to
provide guidance for troubleshooting and
maintenance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury unplug unit from wall outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
UNPLUG the vacuum when working on the motor or
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any electrical part.
CHECK the condition of all electrical cords before
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each use.
Have a qualified service person at an authorized
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Service Dealer CHECK the carbon brushes on the
motor every six months and replace any brush worn
down to 1/2" in length.
DO NOT lubricate the motor; it is equipped with
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sealed bearings.

FILTER MAINTENANCE

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock or injury unplug unit from wall outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
1. Check the Micro filter EACH and EVERY time you
start and finish vacuuming. A clogged and dirty
filter restricts airflow and results in reduced suction
and overheating.
2. While vacuuming stop every two hours or as
needed to check the Micro filter. Replace with new
Micro filter when necessary.
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To install a Micro filter, slide the gasket of the Micro
filter over the inlet on the inside of the top cap
(Figure 8), then replace the cap, making sure that the
latches catch correctly.
FIG. 8
NOTE: Lift both Micro filter and cloth filter out at the
same time to avoid ripping the Micro filter, especially if
it is full.
3. Once a month (or more often if necessary) hand
or machine wash the cloth filter and let it LINE
DRY. (Do not put it in the dryer).
When reinstalling the cloth filter, be sure the lip of the
filter completely covers the rim of the vacuum
(Figure 9).
FIG. 9
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