Installing & Cleaning Foam Sleeve Filter; Troubleshooting - Vacmaster VMVQ1220SS Operator's Manual

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.
WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK-UNPLUG BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING
Symptom
Vacuum will not operate
Dust comes from motor cover.
Reduced efficiency and
motor/speed vibration.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Possible Causes
1) No power supply.
2) Faulty power cord.
3) Container full.
1) The reusable cloth filter is missing
or damaged.
1) There is a blockage in the nozzle,
hose, or the vacuum inlets. Or the
dust filter is blocked by fine dust.
Corrective Action
1) Check power supply – cord,
breakers, fuses.
2) Unplug and check the power
cord. If damaged, have it repaired
by a professional.
3) Empty container.
1) Attach or replace the reusable
cloth filter.
1) Check nozzle, hose and
container inlets for blockage. Take
off the filter and clean it. Or install
new filter.
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