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WEEKLY MAINTENANCE
22. CLEANING THE SPONGE FILTER
The thorough cleaning of the sponge filter will ensure a longer working life for the machine. To clean the
sponge filter, proceed as follows:
1.
Take the machine to the designated maintenance area.
2.
Make sure the machine is in a safe condition (read “
MACHINE SAFETY
”).
3.
Free the vacuum head from the collection tank by releasing the hooks (1) on the side of the tank. Rotate
the levers as shown by the arrow in the picture on the right.
ATTENTION: you are advised to always wear protective gloves, to avoid the risk of
serious injury to your hands.
4.
Use the handle (2) on the vacuum head unit to remove it from the collection tank.
5.
Rest the head carefully on the ground.
6.
Remove the float unit from the collection tank.
7.
Remove the sponge filter (3) from the float kit.
8.
Clean it with detergent and warm water.
9.
Repeat the operations in reverse order to reassemble all the parts.
ATTENTION: check the state of wear of the sponge filter. If the filter surface area is
particularly obstructed or is damaged, replace it - read “
REPLACING THE SPONGE
FILTER
”.
