Vacmaster VF409, Operator'S Manual

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Installing Cartridge Filter
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (fig. 1)
2. Remove power head and place in upside down position.
3. Install the cartridge filter over the filter cage and carefully push filter in until it stops against the
power head. (fig. 2 & 3)
4. Place filter retainer on top of cartridge filter and tighten down by turning retainer clockwise. (fig.
4 & 5)
Removing and Cleaning Cartridge Filter
1. Unlock and remove the filter retainer by turning retainer handle counter clockwise.
2. Carefully hold and pull the cartridge filter up for removal. (fig. 6)
3. Clean the cartridge filter by gently tapping or brushing dirt off. Cleaning should not be done
indoors in living areas. For optimal performance a new filter is recommended.
4. Install cleaned or new filter as instructed above in steps 1 - 4 of Installing Cartridge Filter.
5. Wet filters should be removed and allowed to air dry for 24 hours before installing onto the filter
cage.
Installing and Cleaning HEPA Filter
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (fig. 1)
2. Unlock the filter door by lifting the lock tab UP to the unlocked position and pull the door out. (fig.
2 & 3)
3. Remove the HEPA filter cartridge from the vacuum. (fig. 4)
4. Clean filter by brushing dirt off. For optimal performance a new filter is recommended. (fig. 5)
5. Install the cleaned or new filter. (fig. 6)
6. Insert the filter door tabs into the upper slots and lock the filter door into place. (fig. 7 & 8)
INSTALLING & CLEANING CARTRIDGE
FILTER