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X705 Air Operated U.L.P.A. 15 AND 55 Gallon Vacuum
Do not at any time attempt to bypass, remove, substitute, or by any other means change the type of
fi lters used in this vacuum. Use only approved Minuteman vacuum fi lters and fi lter bags.
Before attempting to use, and before cleaning, be certain that you fully understand the instructions given
for the setting up and cleaning/changing of fi lters 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 fi lter changes or cleaning the vacuum tank.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Take the paper fi lter protector #4 and insert into tank. Snap the elastic band around
the rim of the tank. Allow two inches to overlap the tank rim.
2. Place cloth fi lter bag assmebly #3 into tank. Center frame of fi lter around tank rim.
3. Turn U.L.P.A. fi lter lid assembly #1 upside down on worktable. Center one pink
impaction fi lter cartridge #2 onto U.L.P.A. fi lter.
4. Place vacuum lid assembly #1 onto tank #5, center and fasten lid latches.
CLEANING AND EMPTYING INSTRUCTIONS
For the benefi t of your health, you should always wear a face mask and protective clothing approved and
recommended by your Safety Department for the particular hazardous waste material you are working
with. Check with your Safety Department or Industrial Hygienist for their instructions before attempting
to clean out vacuum.
1. Shut off main air pressure valve feeding air to vacuum. Open air valve on vacuum
lid to relieve pressure on line. If equipped with quick coupler, disconnect air pressure
line.
2. Carefully, and very slowly, remove vacuum lid only. (Be sure you have not accidentally
lifted the cloth fi lter bag at the same time.) Set lid assembly aside
3. Remove cloth fi lter bag with bag frame. Check for residue on bag. If required,
vacuum clean only. Do not shake bag in open atmosphere.
4. Carefully undo the elastic band on the fi lter protector bag, fold in, and place this
fi lter into proper disposal container.
5. Reach into tank and gently push the collar of fi lter bag off the tube, seal bag opening
with 2” wide duct tape, and carefully remove collector bag into proper disposal
container.