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OPERATION AND FILTER CARE INSTRUCTIONS
The Minuteman Critical Filter Vacuum has been specifically designed to clean up fibrous asbestos,
mold, and lead dust of all types. Special filters reduce the incidence of airborne dust that would be
createdby any other method of cleaning.
· During the removal of hazardous dust, do not sweep, scoop, shovel, or in any manner handle other
than by vacuuming.
· Do not at any time attempt to bypass, remove, substitute, or by any other means change the filters
used in this vacuum. Use only approved Minuteman vacuum filters and filter bags.
· Before attempting to use and before cleaning, be certain that you fully understand
· the instructions given for the setting up or cleaning/changing of filters of this vacuum.
· Since each facility has its own individual and unique cleaning problems, it is suggested that you
use the following guidelines in determining the length of time between filter changes.
· In light cleaning situations change filters once a day unless you have determined by checking that
a shorter or longer period of time would be necessary to meet 10 pounds of material.
TANK/FILTER SET-UP PROCEDURE
1. Take the paper bag that has the cardboard collar attached and open it by gently pulling
the folds apart.
2. You will notice two creases on the top side of the collar; carefully bend the ends down (toward) the
bag.
3. Insert this bag into the tank and push it to the bottom.
4. Locate the cardboard collar around the intake tube and gently work it up past the raised ring that
runs around the tube.
5. Place the optional cloth filter bag onto and into the tank.
6. Position the lid on the tank as shown on the next page.
7. Snap the lid latches into place.
For proper cleaning of tank and removal/changing of filters, see “Procedure for Removing
Contaminated Filters and for Cleaning of Contaminated Tank”.