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Gardus LintEater, Operator'S Manual

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!UGER"RUSH

makes 

multiple turns in your
vent.

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ANDOPERATINGINSTRUCTIONSINCLUDEDWITHINTHISMANUAL

TOENJOYTHECONVENIENCEANDDURABILITYOFOURPRODUCT

,ONGmEXIBLE
RODS

screw together to 

reach into vents up to
12' from one end.

The

System includes:

"LOCKAGE2EMOVAL
4OOL

 Removes heavy

blockages and clears
gutter downspouts.

6ACUUM!DAPTER

Connect to a shop vac 
to collect the lint while 
rotary brushing.

,ARGEDIA
,INT"RUSH

with

Exceptional 42" Reach 
when connected to
one 

fl

 exible rod.

$RYER"LOWER
!DAPTER

 Safeguards 

the blower wheel by 
stopping the Auger 
Brush when using the 
dryer air or a blower to
remove the lint while
rotary brushing.

Summary of Contents for LintEater

Page 1: ...UCT ONG mEXIBLE RODS screw together to reach into vents up to 12 from one end The System includes LOCKAGE 2EMOVAL 4OOL Removes heavy blockages and clears gutter downspouts 6ACUUM DAPTER Connect to a s...

Page 2: ...operation of your dryer it is recommended that the dryer vent system be cleaned 3 to 4 times per year 2 It is also recommended that lint and other debris be cleaned from behind the dryer the back of...

Page 3: ...serves the right to improve change or modify the construction of the tools including all attachments or any part thereof without incurring any obligation to make these changes on previously delivered...

Page 4: ...e a handful of drills with smaller than normal 3 8 chucks that may prevent the rods from fitting into the chuck In these rare cases a drill adapter will be required The adapter can simply be a 1 long...

Page 5: ...ed earlier there are a handful of drills with smaller than normal 3 8 chucks that may prevent the rods from fitting into the chuck In these rare cases a drill adapter will be required The adapter can...

Page 6: ...5 1 Place the Blockage Removal Tool onto the rod 2 Thread the included nut onto the rod 3 Tighten with pliers or wrench...

Page 7: ...nd that the steel fitting on the rod makes when it contacts the inner walls of the vent 3 White vinyl or foil venting will make a dull sound while rigid or semi rigid venting will have a positive meta...

Page 8: ...o to the exterior and check for air flow coming out of the vent hood If there is No airflow go to step 4 Yes there is airflow go to step 7 If there is a screen over the vent hood remove it and do not...

Page 9: ...yer vacuum or blower is turned OFF b Attach the Blockage Removal Tool to one of the flexible rods and insert into the vent from the exterior by hand c Add additional rods if necessary until you reach...

Page 10: ...a more severe problem such as Disconnected vent Crushed vent Torn vent pipe etc Important Note If signs of a more severe problem exist it is recommended that a professional be called to test the syst...

Page 11: ...ove louvers on louvered vent hood Remove the louvers by bending them slightly in the middle Caution Be careful not to break the plastic pin on the ends of the louvers Go back inside to the dryer a Tur...

Page 12: ...uded Vacuum Adapter or attach an electric leaf blower to vent Attachment can be made by using a piece of duct tape c Be sure that the outside vent hood is taped open before turning vacuum on Caution I...

Page 13: ...tape on all Brush Rod connections 3 Connect one rod at a time until you reach the opposite end Note If your vent is longer than the included length of rods finish cleaning from the opposite end Inclu...

Page 14: ...ning from the inside toward the outside Removing the Rods from the Vent Method 1 1 Continue to spin the rods in a clockwise direction as you pull the rods out of the vent 2 Disconnect one rod at a tim...

Page 15: ...age to the surrounding area Cleaning from Inside toward outside This can be done by spinning the auger brush and rods from the inside toward the outside Attach the Vacuum Adapter as shown With the vac...

Page 16: ...Once the vent system is cleaned connect the vent to the back of the dryer using the proper material See following section Slide the dryer into place and plug the electrical cord into the outlet Turn t...

Page 17: ...alling venting components the male end or crimped end must always face toward the exterior This holds true for the entire venting system Note The following are only tips to help you with the installat...

Page 18: ...adapter and secure with duct tape c With the dryer running go to the exterior and begin rotary brushing from outside as described earlier Important Be sure to remove the Dryer Adapter when you have c...

Page 19: ...Important Note a Connect the Dryer Adapter between the blower vent to prevent the brush from entering into the blower b Always wear eye protection a respirator Rotary brushing from outside with vacuum...

Page 20: ...lint on the outside Cleaning by Hand from the Inside or Outside a Thread 4 Auger Brush onto flexible rods 4 Rotate rods in a clockwise direction while using a back and forth motion to remove the lint...

Page 21: ...to remove the lint from the brush as you pull the lint up out of the Lint Trap Bend brush for more versatility Clean the Dryer Interior Although cleaning the dryer vent system is extremely important i...

Page 22: ...h the Blockage Removal Tool to a rod as earlier b Feed the first rod with the tool up into the of the downspout c to add rods un l you reach the blockage d Use your hand or the drill to rotate Clockw...

Page 23: ...ior vent hood turn on your blower or dryer and begin rotary brushing the vent system As the loosened lint is blown out by the blower or dryer air it is collected in the LintCatcher making your job cle...

Page 24: ...Gardus Inc 888 985 0208 toll free sales gardus inc com www gardusinc com Made in China...

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