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Periodic maintenance is required to ensure that the Eagle 5000 operates properly . A
severely polluted environment can foul a purification plate in as little as two weeks or as
long as a year . Shown here are basic maintenance procedures that should be carried out
to keep your unit running at top performance .
Rear lint screen/carbon filter cleaning (see page 6 for removal instructions):
You have two options to clean the lint screen and carbon filter:
• When visibly dirty, simply remove the lint screen or carbon filter . With a hand-held
vacuum, remove the heavy particulate from the screen . This method will extend the life
of the screen/filter .
- OR -
• When visibly dirty, remove the lint screen or carbon filter from the unit . Wash in hot
water, brushing gently with a toothbrush to remove particulate . Allow to dry completely
prior to reinstalling the lint screen .
purification plate
Remove the rear lint screen (page 6) .
Carefully remove the purification plates
(a, b, c) .
Clean the plates (a, b, c) with equal
parts hot water and ammonia . Dry
completely using a hair dryer if
necessary . Reinstall plates (page 7) . Be
sure to check that the electrical tabs are
in contact with the plate .
Plate Card Cage
Also be sure to clean the stand-offs at the corners of the
plate card cage (A cotton swab with alcohol works well) .
Fan Blade and Front Grill
Wipe off fan blade and front grill (if dirty) with a damp
washcloth . The fan requires no maintenance (with the
exception of the first time it is used, when it may be
necessary to give it a gentle push to get it started) . If the
fan squeaks, a drop of lightweight oil may be needed on
the fan shaft .
MAINTENANCE
