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1. Unlatch and remove the lid.
2. Remove the outer Pre-filter that’s resting on the rim of the canister.
3. Remove and discard the round wire cage in the bottom of the canister. It is just a support that is part of
the packaging. Put the outer Pre-filter back in place, resting on the rim of the canister.
4. The round cartridge HEPA filter should be mounted to the underside of lid/motor housing.
5. Put the lid back on the canister and secure the three latches.
6. Attach the hose to the port on the FRONT of the canister. There is a port on the TOP of the lid, this can be
used if the pre-filter is not in place. Keep the cap on the top port in place at all times.
7. Attach the 9 inch aluminium nozzle or aluminum crevice tool to the hose. Use the rocker switch on the
top of the lid to turn it off and on.
Before each use:
1. Check that filters are in place and no holes are present.
2. Attach hose in port on FRONT of canister. The port at the TOP of the lid can be used if the pre-filter is not
in place.
Seasonally: Replace filters
HOW tO USE
If you feel warmth emitting from your fireplace or stove, you can still use your Dustless
Pit HAWG, but first search for glowing embers by stirring the ash pile. If you see glow-
ing embers, break them up so they burn out and cool off faster. Check back again later,
and use your Ash Vacuum when you’re confident the burning embers have expired.
There is a difference between “warm” ash and “glowing hot embers.” The Dust-
less Pit HAWG is not designed for “glowing hot embers.” While the outer pre-fil-
ter is non-flammable, a red hot ember is still capable of charring it and mitigating
its performance (Replacement filters are reasonably priced and readily available.).
The size of the ember is a contributing factor. Small “sparks” and “fireflies” are
typically not a problem because they burn out quickly. Larger embers have more
unburned fuel and can burn longer, with a greater likelihood of causing filter dam-
age. It’s always a good idea, before vacuuming, to poke around the pile of ash to
check for glowing embers and break up the pieces so they are small enough to
fit through the vacuum hose.
