Forensic VACUUM INSTRUCTIONS
Forensic OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Release the two front fasteners and open the lid.
2.
Remove hose, power cord, and factory sealed forensic filter and crevice tool from cover storage area.
3.
Remove the orange plug from the filter cartridge and store in unit.
4.
Slide one end of the super flex hose into the filter cartridge.
5.
*Remove forensic filter and then remove red caps and attach hose and crevice tool.
6.
Plug the female end of the power cord into the receptacle on the vacuum.
7.
Close lid and latch securely.
8.
Plug the power cord into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
9.
Turn on the power switch.
10.
These vacuums have a factory installed resettable Thermal Cutout (TCO) for added operator and motor safety. If the unit gets too hot, the vacuum will shut down for approx. 20 minutes. Turn the
on/off switch to the off position, and turn back on in approximately 20 minutes. Your hose may be clogged, or it may be time to install a new filter.
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PROCEDURE
Prepare Vacuum for Use
Tamper proof evidence tape is used to seal the evidence filter. Do not attempt to open the filter chamber. Any assembly
with disturbed evidence seals should be discarded.
1. Remove the round red vinyl caps from both ends of the filter. Keep these caps for later use. Attach the appropriate
tool to the tapered end of the filter.
2. Attach the filter directly to your vacuum’s flexible hose. Proceed with evidence collection. Monitor the amount of evidence collected through the
chamber’s clear tube, and replace filters as needed.
3. After collection is complete or the filter is full, remove the tool from the filter. Remove the filter from the
vacuum sweeper and replace both end caps. This effectively seals the evidence into the trace evidence filter
assembly.
4. Fill out the form printed on the self-sealing evidence/property bag in which the filter assembly will be packed.
5. Initial the evidence tape seal on filter assembly.
6. Place the filter and applicable tool into the bag.
7. Remove the release liner from the flap of the bag. (The release liner is a plastic strip that protects the adhesive.)
8. Fold along the line indicated on the bag. Press flap and bag together along the line of adhesive to form seal. The
bag is now sealed.
9. Tear off the receipt tag from the end of the bag and retain for your records.
10. Forward sealed evidence bag to appropriate crime laboratory.
INTRODUCTION
The Trace Evidence Collection Filter is designed and manufactured
specifically for the collection of >90% of 3-10 micron particle
evidence at crime scenes.
The evidence filters offer one-time use to prevent any possibility
of contamination from one area to another. These filters are sealed
at the factory, and these seals must not be disturbed either before
or after evidence is collected. The seal may be broken only by the
laboratory technician.
CAUTIONS
• The trace evidence filter is intended for one use only. DO NOT REUSE THIS FILTER or CREVICE TOOL.
