The General
I.O.M. MANUAL
Installation :
Upon receipt of your power vacuum and equipment, double check your
packing list against the actual materials received. Note any discrepancies and/or
damage to the freight on the trucker's freight bill. Any claims will have to be
processed through the freight company and they will require documentation.
Unpack your
General
power vacuum using caution not to damage the
machine. Locate the packing slip attached to your shipment; check to see that
you received everything that is listed. Your machine should be fully assembled
with the exception of the gas tanks and discharge setup. Locate the 6 gallon gas
tank, this has a quick coupler mounted so that it can be connected when and
where you are going to position the vacuum.
Your
General
power vacuum is a multi-purpose tool and can be used in
the duct cleaning industry as well as the insulation and debris removal industry.
Insulation / Debris Pick-up Setup:
Attach a 10” discharge hose to the discharge of the vacuum hosing for
attaching a disposable filter bag. The filter bags can be used to hold blown in
insulation (fiberglass, cellulose, rockwool, etc.) or yard waste. Attach enough
inlet hose to the vacuum to reach the work area. Install the gas tank using the
quick couplers provided on the engine gas line and the gas tank. Open the air
vent on the top of the gas cap. The vacuum is now ready to run.
***Using larger diameter hoses will increase efficiency over smaller diameter hoses.
Never operate the General without a hose on the vacuum inlet or discharge!
Duct Cleaning Setup:
Take the filter bag and position it so that the 11” dia. inlet to the bag is
aligned with the discharge of the fan. The lined half of the 11” inlet sleeve should
be on the top half of the fan discharge & the unlined part of the sleeve should be
on the bottom. Using the stainless steel strap clamp provided, mount the bag to
the fan housing (this clamp should be tight). Insert each guide rod through the
grommet located on the side of the filter bag and into the pipe located on the fan
discharge. Install the dust container under the filter bag and close the metal
clamping ring. Install the gas tank using the quick couplers provided on the
engine gas line and the gas tank. Open the air vent on the top of the gas cap.
The vacuum is now ready to run.
Warning: Make sure fuel line and fuel tank are placed away from the
muffler to minimize the chance of fire.
Note:
Check the oil in the engine prior to starting the engine. See the
Kohler Owner’s Manual for these instruction
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