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 12” bent steel nozzle features a crimped inlet and is designed 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.
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:
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FILTER CLEANING
The quickest and easiest way to clean
the outer Pre-filter is to sim ply “pop” the
button 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
button slow will not work at 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.
FILTER REPLACEMENT
Replace the outer Pre-filter whenever it gets
charred or damaged (has a hole in it), or
whenever repeated cleaning of it does not
improve suction/performance. We sug-
gest keeping a spare Pre-filter on hand for
convenience.
The HEPA cartridge filter is secured to the
underside of the motor housing 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 clean-
ing 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.
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.
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HOW TO USE
If you feel warmth emitting from your fireplace or stove, you can still use your Lynx AshVac, but
first search for glowing embers by stirring the ash pile. If you see glowing embers, break them
up so they burn out and cool off faster. Check back again later, and use your Lynx when you’re
confident the burning embers have expired.
There is a difference between “warm” ash and “glowing hot embers.” The Lynx is not designed
for “glowing hot embers.” While the outer pre-filter is non-flammable, a red hot ember is still ca-
pable of charring it and mitigating its performance. (Replacement filters are reasonably priced
and readily available though.) The size of the ember is a contributing factor. Small “sparks”
and “fireflies” are typically not a problem because they burn out quickly. Larger embers have
more unburned fuel and can burn longer, with a greater likelihood of causing filter damage.
It’s always a good idea, before vacuuming, to poke around the pile of ash to check for glowing
embers and break up the pieces so they are small enough to fit through the vacuum hose.
SETUP
1. Unlatch and remove the lid.
2. Remove the outer Pre-filter that’s resting on the rim of the canister.
3. Remove and discard the round wire cage in the bottom of the canister. It is just a support
that is part of the packaging. Put the outer Pre-filter back in place, resting on the rim of the
canister.
4. The round cartridge HEPA filter should be mounted to the underside of lid/motor housing.
5. Put the lid back on the canister and secure the three latches.
6. Attach the hose to the port on the FRONT of the canister. There is a port on the TOP of the
lid, this can be used if the pre-filter is not in place. Keep the cap on the top port in place at
all times.
7. Attach the 9 inch aluminium nozzle to the hose. Use the rocker switch on the top of the lid to
turn it off and on.
Accessory use:
Use the provided adaptor to attach the accessories directly to the hose.
Before each use:
1. Check that filters are in place and no holes are present.
2. Attach hose in port on FRONT of canister. The port at the TOP of the lid can be used if the
pre-filter is not in place.
Seasonally: Replace filters
Customer Service Helpline 1.800.568.3949 lovelessash.com
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