Installing & Cleaning Cartridge Filter; Installing & Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter - Vacmaster VJ1211P Operator's Manual

NOTICE!
The filters included are made of high quality materials designed to stop small dust particles. The
cartridge filter should be used for dry pick-up only. A dry cartridge filter is necessary to pick up dust. If the
cartridge filter is wet, it will clog quickly and be very difficult to clean. Handle the filter carefully when
removing it for cleaning and replacing it. Check the filters for tears or small holes, a small hole can let dust
pass through and out of the cleaner. Do not use a filter with holes or tears, replace it immediately.
WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING
THE POWER HEAD FROM CONTAINER.
INSTALLING & CLEANING CARTRIDGE FILTER
Installing Cartridge Filter
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (fig. 1)
2. Remove power head and place in upside down position.
3. Install the cartridge filter over the filter cage with the flat end of the filter towards the vacuum power head.
Carefully push filter in until it stops against the power head. (fig. 2 & 3)
4. Place filter retainer on top of cartridge filter over the raise lip and tighten down by turning retainer
Clockwise, do not over tighten. (fig. 4 & 5)
Removing and Cleaning Cartridge Filter
1. Unlock and remove the filter retainer by tuning retainer handle counter clockwise.
2. Carefully hold and pull the cartridge filter up for removal. (fig. 6)
3. Clean the cartridge filter by gently tapping or brushing dirt off. Cleaning should not be done indoors in
living areas. For optimal performance a new filter is recommended.
4. Install cleaned or new filter into place as instructed above in steps 2 and 3 of Installing Cartridge Filter.
5. Wet filters should be removed and allowed to air dry for 24 hours before installing onto the filter cage.
INSTALLING & CLEANING FOAM SLEEVE FILTER
Installing Foam Sleeve Filter
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (fig. 1)
2. Remove power head and place in upside down position. Follow instructions to remove cloth filter.
3. Carefully slide foam sleeve filter down over the filter cage making sure the whole cage is covered.
(fig. 2 & 3)
4. Replace the power head on to the container.
Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter
1. With the removed power head in the upside down position, carefully remove foam sleeve filter. (fig. 4)
2. Use a mild soap and water solution to wash foam sleeve filter and rinse with clean water. (fig. 5)
3. Allow filter to air dry before installing and using again.
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