Lindsay VacuMaid Owner's Manual page 7

MAINTENANCE - Split Canister System
This system includes a power unit and a separate dirt
canister that are mounted independently of each other.
The dirt canister has the removable bottom can.
Emptying your Dirt Can
To remove accumulation, follow these steps:
1 Remove the dirt canister by supporting bottom
of the canister with your knee* (Fig. 1), then
unsnap the two latches by grasping the lower
end of each latch and pulling straight away from
the canister.
Note: The latches may be tight, but do not try to
adjust them. They need to latch tightly to ensure
a proper seal & optimum cyclonic operation.
Carefully lower the dirt canister and empty
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the debris into any suitable trash container. (If
equipped with plastic can liner, see page 14-15)
Cleaning the Lint Screens
For split system units there are additional screens
that must be cleaned regularly to ensure proper
suction and operation.
1
Lift top can lid off of the dirt canister.
2
Use your hand to wipe it clean and dispose of
debris or pull out the screen and shake it off.
3
The underneath of the
Optional maintenance:
screen can also be cleaned. To do so, remove the
two screws, lift screen and wipe the underneath
of the screen clean. Place screen back into unit
and secure with the two screws.
4 Place lid back on top of can. Be sure it is placed
squarely on the top of the canister to prevent a
vacuum leak.
Reattaching the Dirt Canister
5
Replace the dirt canister by slipping the rim of
the dirt can over the lip of the top can until it is
seated against the rim gasket.
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Then while holding the canister in place with
your knee* (see Fig. 1), fasten the two latches. Do
this by hooking the top lip of each latch over the
rim of the top can and then press straight in on
the bottom of the latches until they lock.
*If you have trouble removing or replacing the dirt canister using your knee, try supporting the can with
one hand, unlatching (or relatching) one side with the other hand. Then, reverse your hands to unlatch
(or relatch) the other side.
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obtained as to how long it takes to half fill the canister under your normal cleaning routine.
All vacuum systems will function more effectively if the dirt can is emptied frequently.
Under no circumstances should you allow your dirt canister to become more than 3/4
full before emptying.
Note: The canister will fill more rapidly if NEW carpets are being cleaned for there is usually a tremen-
dous quantity of loose fibers that are retained in the carpet from the manufacturing process. In some
instances it may take several months before all of these loose fibers are removed.
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Servicing the Fine Mesh Filter Screen - STANDARD
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IMPORTANT
If you notice a lack
of suction or power,
Servicing the ELECTRO-STATIC Screen - OPTIONAL
lint screen may be
blocked. Remove lid
and clean.
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See next page
for instructions:
HOW OFTEN SHOULD
I CHECK OR EMPTY MY
DIRT CANISTER?
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HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHECK OR EMPTY MY DIRT CANISTER?
Initially, the dirt canister should be checked or emptied weekly until some idea can be
SERVICING FILTER SCREENS ON DIRT CANS
REMOVABLE TOP
MESH SCREEN
(FS-12/FS-14)
2" O.D.
INLET
STANDPIPE
PLASTIC
CONE
REMOVABLE TOP
ELECTRO-STATIC
SCREEN
(ES-1200/
ES1240)
2" O.D.
INLET
STANDPIPE
PLASTIC
CONE
A: To remove the Fine Mesh Screen
(FSF12/FSF14):
Remove the lid from the canister, then lift the
screen up over the stand pipe.
B: To Clean:
The Fine Mesh Filter Screen can best be cleaned
by tapping or brushing off the screen.
C: To replace the Fine Mesh Filter Screen
(FSF12/FSF14):
Place the screen over the standpipe - push
down to insure it seats on the metal screen.
Replace the lid and operate normally.
A: To remove the ELECTRO-STATIC Screen
(ES-1200/ES1240):
Remove the lid from the canister, then lift the
screen up over the stand pipe.
B: To Clean:
The ELECTRO-STATIC Screen can best be cleaned by
vacuuming, tap water rinsing, or dousing in an ordi-
nary detergent solution. NOTE: Before replacing the
ELECTRO-STATIC Screen, be sure it is dry.
C: To replace the ELECTRO-STATIC Screen
(ES-1200/ES1240):
Place the screen over the standpipe - push down
to insure it seats on the metal screen. Replace the lid
and operate normally.
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