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OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE (
CONT
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CAUTION
Operating the power unit without the motor foam
filter will void the warranty.
AD0086
WARNING
!
Risk of warm surfaces and sharp edges. It is
recommended to wear safety gloves while handling
this HEPA filter.
4 X
AR0053
A
B
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
OF HEPA FILTER
(700VF1 POWER UNIT ONLY)
NOTE: This is a disposable HEPA filter; do not attempt to
wash it since this will damage it.
This HEPA filter should be replaced every 5 years. Proceed as
follow:
If installed, detach the exhaust line from the top of the unit.
Disassemble upper part from lower part top cap assembly
by pushing on the 4 retaining tabs (one by one) located on
the lower part and pulling on upper part to disengage it.
NOTE: A small flat blade screwdriver can also be used to
pry on the 4 retaining tabs, as shown in illustration
A
at the bottom of the page.
Discard the used filter and replace with a new one (part
no. S10941416). Be sure to install it with the gasket on top as
shown in illustration
B
(at the botton of the page), then snap
in place the upper part of the top cap. If need be, reconnect
the exhaust line to the top cap.
MOTOR FOAM FILTER
(ALL UNITS)
A motor foam safety filter, located at the top of the vacuum
chamber provides protection against dirt being pulled into
the motor if the disposable bag or permanent filter should
accidentally be torn. This filter should be checked and cleaned
if necessary when replacement bag is installed (550VF1
unit only), or when permanent filter is removed (650VF1 and
700VF1 units only). Simply brush filter clean. If the filter is
excessively soiled, hand wash in a water and mild detergent
solution, rinse and let it dry
completely
on a flat surface before
reinstalling.
REMOVING MOTOR
FOAM FILTER
Remove the debris pail
and disposable bag or
permanent filter. Lift the
center of the wire retaining
the motor foam filter and
slide the filter out of its
location.
REINSTALLING
MOTOR FOAM
FILTER
To reinstall the motor foam
filter, reverse the steps
described above.
