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Periodic Maintenance
(Every six to twelve months)
1. Check filter for wear, replace dirt saturated filters that do
not respond to normal cleaning.
2. Inspect gasket seals and replace those which have begun
to leak.
3. Examine carbon motor brushes and commutator.
Servicing The Filter
The filter is accessed by lifting the head assembly off the tank.
The Filter is located underneath the cyclone tube. Remove the black hand knob, and remove the cyclone tube
first. Remove the black hand knob holding the filter in place, the filter can now be removed from the head.
Note:
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Be sure to frequently clean the filters.
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Allow filters to thoroughly air dry after washing them before returning them to the machine.
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Worn filters can affect vacuum performance. Replace the filters when they become worn out and normal
cleaning will not restore vacuum performance.
Servicing The Vac Motor
Motor Replacement
1. Disconnect power cord from power source.
2. To access the vac motor, remove the screws that attach the main cover to the head assembly and set the
cover to one side.
3. Disconnect the motor’s 2 red lead wires from the main wiring bridge.
4. Disconnect green/yellow wire by removing the screw from the motor core.
5. Remove the four motor mounting screws.
6. Remove motor plate and set aside.
7. Take out the motor and remove the upper and lower gaskets.
8. Inspect gaskets. If they show signs of wear replace the.
9. Install gaskets onto new motor ensuring that they are properly seated.
10. Install the new motor. Make sure foam mufflers are positioned properly.
11. Attach motor plate to motor.
12. Connect green/yellow wire to motor core.
13. Connect motor’s 2 red lead wires to main wiring bridge.
14. Re-assemble vac cover.
15. Test for proper operation.