CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Operator's Manual 577 Carpetmaster
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Maintenance
How To Clean and Install The Filter Bag
(cont)
CAUTION:
Do not operate this machine unless a fil-
ter bag is in position. It could damage the
vacuum motor.
When replacing the paper filter bags, follow this procedure:
1. When the bag is ¾ full, open the tank by pushing the knob
(1) on top of the tank. See figure 7
2. Lift out and discard the used bag.
3. Unfold a new paper bag.
4. Hold the bag by the cardboard inlet tab (2).
5. Slide the inlet over the standpipe (3). Do not apply pressure
to the back of the bag.
6. Close the front cover.
When cleaning the cloth filter bag, follow this procedure:
1. When the bag is ¾ full, open the tank by pushing the knob
on top of the tank.
2. Pull out the cloth bag.
3. Slide off the clip.
4. Remove the dirt from the bag.
5. Sweep the inside surface of the bag to remove the remain-
ing dirt.
6. When the bag is clean, fasten the clip.
7. Slide the inlet seal over the standpipe.
8. Close the front cover.
How To Clean The Foam Filter
A foam filter is on the base of the vacuum motor. See figure 8.
The filter helps to prevent dust and debris from entering the
vacuum motor. Wash the foam filter every week. To remove
the filter, slide it off the motor housing.
CAUTION:
Make sure the foam filter is completely
dry before you install it. Moisture will
damage the vacuum motor.
How To Install The Micro-Staphicidal
®
Filter
The Micro-Staphicidal filter is offered as optional equipment.
Use the Micro-Staphicidal filter with the cloth filter or the paper
filter. To install the Micro-Staphicidal filter, follow this proce-
dure:
1. Open the tank by pushing the knob on top of the tank.
2. Remove the foam filter from the base of the machine.
3. Make sure the cloth bag or the paper filter bag is in posi-
tion.
4. Push the Micro-Staphicidal filter on the base of the motor.
See figure 9.
5. Close the front cover.
Figure 7
1. Knob
2. Inlet
3. Standpipe
Figure 8
1. Foam Filter
Figure 9
1. Micro-Staphicidal
®
Filter
