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6.

Step 1: Place knee
under bottom dirt
canister to support
the weight of the
can, while you un-
latch it.

Step 2: Set the dirt can
on the floor.

Step 3: Remove edge of
the plastic bag from the
bag clip.

Step 4: Lift the plastic bag
from the dirt can.

Step 5: When plastic bag
is high enough, wrap up
the open end of the bag
for a mess-free dis-
posal.

Step 8: Throw away the
used plastic bag.

Step 6: Lift up the top
lid.

Step 7: Clean debris
from top screen as you
would a dryer lint screen
by wiping debris off of
screen and deposit de-
bris into used plastic
bag.

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7.

Air Channel

Bag Clip

4 Mill. Plastic Bag

Note: 

Note: 

Note: 

Note: 

Note: Do not store your replacement
plastic bags on top of your central
vacuum system.  This can cause
severe damage to your central vacuum
system by not allowing the motor to get
cool clean air.

Step 1: Place a clean
plastic bag into the
dirt can.

Step 2: Wrap the edges of
the plastic bag around the
edge of the dirt can.

Step 3: Place the portion
of the plastic bag around
the Air Channel under
the bag clip.

Step 4: Use your hands and
press the plastic bag up
against the sides of the dirt
can.

Step 5: Lift dirt can
back to the bottom
of  the dirt canister.
Use your knee to
support the can as
you re-latch it.

INST

INST

INST

INST

INSTALLA

ALLA

ALLA

ALLA

ALLATION OF NEW PLASTIC BA

TION OF NEW PLASTIC BA

TION OF NEW PLASTIC BA

TION OF NEW PLASTIC BA

TION OF NEW PLASTIC BAG

G

G

G

G

SOME  MODELS  WITH  SEPARATE

DIRT  CANISTER  ONLY

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1.

2.

3.

5.

4.

SERVICING Y

SERVICING Y

SERVICING Y

SERVICING Y

SERVICING YOUR DIR

OUR DIR

OUR DIR

OUR DIR

OUR DIRT CAN WITH AIR CHANNEL

T CAN WITH AIR CHANNEL

T CAN WITH AIR CHANNEL

T CAN WITH AIR CHANNEL

T CAN WITH AIR CHANNEL

Inverted Bag Systems

Inverted Bag Systems

Inverted Bag Systems

Inverted Bag Systems

Inverted Bag Systems

Remove the dirt canister by supporting the bottom canister with your knee*.
Then, unsnap the two dirt canister latches by grasping the lower end of each
latch and pulling straight away from the canister (see figure 1c).

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IIIIInverted bag units provide a permanent filter and require occasional cleaning.  To clean the inverted

bag units, follow these steps:

Carefully lower the dirt canister, dump the contents into trash container
(figure 2c), and then set aside.

2

It is not necessary to remove the inverted bag to clean.  A plastic bag may be
placed over the bottom portion of the top canister.  Then, while holding the
plastic bag tightly around the canister with one hand, push the bag up inside
with the other hand, and brush/shake the bag surface to loosen any dust and
debris that may have accumulated on the bag (see figure 3c).  In this way, the
bag can be cleaned without getting any dust or debris on the floor or hands.

3

4

Replace the dirt canister by slipping the rim of the dirt canister over the lip of the
top can until it is seated against the rim gasket.  Then while holding the canister
in place with your knee* (see Figure 1c) fasten the two latches.  Do this by hooking
the top lip of each latch over the rim of the top can and then press straight in on
the bottom of the latches until they lock.

Initially, the dirt canister should be checked or emptied weekly until some idea can be obtained as to

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CHECK OR EMPTY MY DIRT CANISTER?

?

how long it takes to half fill the canister under your normal cleaning routine.   All   vacuum   systems   will   function
more effectively if it is emptied frequently.  Under no circumstances should you allow your dirt canister to become
more than 3/4 full before emptying. (Note: The canister will fill more rapidly if NEW carpets are being cleaned
for there is usually a tremendous quantity of loose fibers that are retained in the carpet from the manufacturing
process.  In some instances   it   may   take   several   months before all of these loose fibers are removed.)

*If you have trouble removing or replacing the dirt canister using your knee, try supporting the can with one hand, unlatching (or relatching)
one side with the other hand.  Then, reverse your hands to unlatch (or relatch) the other side.

Figure 1c

Figure 1c

Figure 1c

Figure 1c

Figure 1c

Figure 3c

Figure 3c

Figure 3c

Figure 3c

Figure 3c

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I CLEAN THE INVERTED BAG?

The inverted bag should be cleaned approximately 3-4 times a year or every time the dirt canister is dumped.  If
your inverted bag should ever need replaced, contact your local dealer.

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Figure 2c

Figure 2c

Figure 2c

Figure 2c

Figure 2c

Summary of Contents for VacuMaid

Page 1: ...Canister Cyclonic Units Servicing Air Channel Inverted Bag Units Paper Bag Units Troubleshooting Guide Warranty Vacu Maid Silent Partner Astro Vac Tips on the Care of Your Central Vacuum Serial Number...

Page 2: ...ht out 11 Do not put anything into vacuum inlets or vents Keep all inlets and vents free of things that might slow airflow such as lint dust and hair Do not use the vacuum system if something is block...

Page 3: ...UR IF USED ON WET SURFACES ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED ON WET SURFACES ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED ON WET SURFACES ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD OCCUR IF USED ON WET SURFACES ELECTRIC SHOCK COULD...

Page 4: ...oubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance if it will not fit the outlet use a temporary adaptor as shown and have a proper outlet installed...

Page 5: ...e vacuum inlet valve to insert the cleaning hose care should be taken not to distort the door by forcing it too far open Do not turn the system on and try to open the door of another inlet since this...

Page 6: ...around the canister with one hand push the bag up inside with the other hand and brush the screen surface see figure 2a In this way the screen can be cleaned without getting any dust or debris on the...

Page 7: ...need to latch tightly to ensure a proper seal which is vital in the operation of the cyclonic separation Carefully lower the dirt container and empty the debris into any suitable trash container If eq...

Page 8: ...your central vacuum system by not allowing the motor to get cool clean air Step 1 Place a clean plastic bag into the dirt can Step 2 Wrap the edges of the plastic bag around the edge of the dirt can S...

Page 9: ...knee see Figure 1c fasten the two latches Do this by hooking the top lip of each latch over the rim of the top can and then press straight in on the bottom of the latches until they lock Initially the...

Page 10: ...e the rubber gasket onto the inlet stem until the rubber gasket drops into place in the ridge that is around the inlet stem figure 5d 3 4 Carefully replace the lid onto the dirt canister to ensure tha...

Page 11: ...simply push the button in until it protrudes about 1 8 inch and stays in If the breaker pops out again when the unit is used call your service technician 10 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Check each X for PROB...

Page 12: ...at the remote control wire is shorted or one of the wall inlet switches is stuck in the on position If the procedure for number 6 does not shut the unit off and you cannot locate the short notify your...

Page 13: ...in the power unit should only be attempted by a qualified service technician ing the wiring in the power unit should only be attempted by a qualified service technician ing the wiring in the power uni...

Page 14: ...ecome necessary to invoke the rights and privileges of this Warranty during the period of effectiveness the following procedures should be followed a Refer to operating maintenance instructions to asc...

Page 15: ...ssary to invoke the rights and privileges of this Warranty during the period of effectiveness the following procedures should be followed a Refer to operating maintenance instructions to ascertain tha...

Page 16: ...THE HOSE 5 HOLD THE INLET DOOR OPEN WHEN REMOVING THE HOSE 5 HOLD THE INLET DOOR OPEN WHEN REMOVING THE HOSE After removing the hose from the inlet hold the inlet door open for a few seconds to a Make...

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