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tipS & tECHNiQUES
The 9” aluminium nozzle has a wide 1 1/2” mouth to pick up larger pieces of debris,
but large chunks may get stuck in the hose. It is best to break up large chunks before
vacuuming.
The aluminum crevice tool features a crimped inlet and is better for picking up fine ash
particles. Larger pieces may cluster around the tip of the nozzle if the proper technique
is not used. Here’s what you can do:
1. Break up large chunks before vacuuming.
2. If large pieces cluster at the tip of the nozzle,
tap it on the firebrick to dislodge the pieces.
Do NOT use your fingers - it may be hot!
3. Focus on the small stuff. Hold the mouth of
the nozzle against the firebrick so there is
only a sliver of an opening to allow only the
small ash particles to be picked up.
Start at the front and advance into the pile, working in a circular motion. When done,
the large chunks can be left to burn during the next fire, or easily scooped out, without
creating a cloud of ash.
Hold the nozzle tip against the firebrick at an angle that
creates a NARROW opening that blocks large chunks, but
allows ash pickup from the bottom of the pile.
How to avoid
large chunks:
Narrow
Opening
FiLtER REpLACEMENt
Replace the outer Pre-filter when-
ever it gets charred or damaged (has
a hole in it), or whenever repeated
cleaning of it does not improve
suction/performance. We suggest
keeping a spare Pre-filter on hand for
convenience.
The HEPA cartridge filter is secured
to the underside of the motor hous-
ing with a tight-fitting rubber gasket.
Pull and twist firmly to remove and
replace.
Replace the HEPA cartridge filter if
it ever gets damaged and/or when
forced air cleaning does not improve
suction/performance. When new,
the filter material is bright white. As
the material gets darker, and forced
air cleaning fails to lighten the color
significantly, it’s an indicator that the
filter may need to be replaced.
FiLtER CLEANiNG
The quickest and easiest way to clean the
outer Pre-filter is to sim ply “pop” the but-
ton on the top of the lid 3-to-5 times, this
should be done while turned on then again
when the unit is turned off. Make sure this
is quick firm pops. Simply pushing the but-
ton slow will not work as efficiently. This
dislodges ash particles that may have caked
on the outside of the Pre-filter. For a more
thorough cleaning of the Pre-filter, you can
use forced air to clean it, suck the ash off
with your DUSTLESS Wet Dry Vac or bang
it against something outdoors. You may also
hand (not machine) wash the Pre-filter in
cold water. Always allow the Pre-filter to dry
thoroughly for at least 24 hours before put-
ting it back into the vacuum, and using it.
You may also use forced air (not water) to
clean the HEPA cartridge filter. The triple
layer Pre-filter will capture 99% of the ash,
greatly extending the life of your HEPA filter.
