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Cleaning and maintenance:
Open the container.
Take out the filter bag.
Empty the container.
Wash off the filter bag with cleaning water.
Let the filter bag dry.
To clean the HEPA Cartridge Filter
Assemble the vacuum cleaner.
When the Ash Vac is in use dust will be attracted to the filter,
To avoid loss of suction the motor must be switched off and the filter cleaned.
To clean the filter, open the two retaining clips and remove the motor/lid assembly
For daily maintenance, hold the lid/motor assembly over the chamber of the Ash Vac and clean
the filter by gently tapping, allowing ash dust to fall into the chamber. Then clean between the
pleats of the filter using a soft brush.
For weekly maintance, remove the filter from the motor/lid assembly. It is removed by a simple
pulling/twisting motion and tap the filter on a hard surface. Then clean between the pleats of
the filter using a soft brush. Refit the filter by pushing into place. If the filter is worn or damaged
in any way, it should be replaced immediately.
The chambers of the Ash Vac should be checked regularly and emptied when ¾ full.
The filter should be cleaned whenever a loss of suction occurs. Please check the hose for
blockages.
It is recommended that cleaning is performed outdoors.
