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PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING FILTERS AND FOR CLEANING OUT TANK
Model X-1000-15 Dry only when used for white room applications with non-hazardous materials
1. Unplug machine from power source.
2. Remove vacuum lid/motor assembly with H.E.P.A. filter. Inspect impaction prefilter No. 9, Page 5. If impaction filter
shows discoloration due to dust penetration, replace it with clean filter.
3. Remove cloth filter bag assembly No. 6, Page 17. Clean outside surface of filter bag by shaking in waste container
outside of white room. If another vacuum is available, use vacuum to clean bag.
4. If “optional” filter bag protector No. 5, Page 17, has been used, remove from tank and dispose.
5. Dispose of debris in tank assembly.
6. If “optional” tank with “intake down tube” No. 14, Page 9, has been used, remove disposal collector bag at bottom
of tube and dispose.
7. For proper assembly of new filters, see “Tank/Filter Set-up Procedure”, Page 2.
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING CONTAMINATED FILTER AND
FOR CLEANING OF CONTAMINATED TANK
Model X-1000-15 Dry only when used for recovery of hazardous or toxic materials
For the protection of your health, you should always wear the proper approved or required face mask,
gloves and clothing as specified by your Safety Department for your particular application.
1. Unplug machine from power source.
2. Remove vacuum lid/motor assembly with H.E.P.A. filter.
3. Remove impaction prefilter, No. 9, Page 5, and place in proper hazardous waste disposal container.
4. Gently remove the cloth filter bag assembly; recommended method of cleaning is by vacuuming with another
H.E.P.A. vacuum.
5. Remove filter bag protector and place in hazardous waste disposal container. “Filter bag protector” is optional, No.
5, Page 17, however, it is recommended in all applications where hazardous, toxic materials are being recovered.
6. Dispose of debris in tank assembly.
7. If “optional” tank with “down intake tube”, No. 14, Page 9, has been used, remove disposable collector bag at
bottom of tube and dispose in proper container.
8. For proper assembly of new filters, see “Tank/Filter Set-up Procedure”.
9. CAUTION:
Hazardous materials, including disposable filters and prefilters must be disposed of properly.
10. Never throw contaminated debris in your usual trash receptacle. Place debris in proper containers as
recommended by your Safety Department. All vacuum units should be properly tagged or labeled
“HAZARDOUS MATERIAL” and should only be used by authorized, trained personnel.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 1
Model MX-1000-15 Dry only when used for recovery of hazardous or toxic materials
(see Schematic Fig. 1 on Page 17 for assembly)
1. Install No. 3 spacer gasket onto tank using formed rubber gasket as a guide.
2. Install No. 2 heavy-duty 20 gallon plastic bag liner into tank and drape about two inches over rim of spacer gasket.
3. Place No. 4, 1 to 1 adapter with hose intake, onto tank assembly. Center adapter onto spacer gasket and snap lid
latches into place.
4. Take the proper filter protector bag No. 5 and insert it into adapter. Then snap the elastic band around the rim of the
adapter. Allow two inches to overlap the adapter rim.
5. Place the cloth filter bag No. 6 onto and into the adapter, using the formed rubber gasket to center it.
6. Position the vacuum lid assembly No. 7 onto the adapter, making sure that the gasket of the lid is seated onto the
rubber ring of the cloth bag frame completely around the tank. Snap lid latches into place.
7. Install the tank plug No. 9 into hose intake on tank. All debris picked up through hose intake on 1 to 1
adapter will be deposited into bag liner No. 2 in tank assembly.
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING DEBRIS
AND CHANGING FILTERS ON MODEL MX-1000-15 ABOVE
1. Remove the vacuum lid assembly and place on worktable.
2. Carefully remove cloth filter bag without disturbing paper filter protector.
3. Reach into bottom of filter protector; pull protector up while gathering together. Remove elastic band around
adapter rim and insert filter protector into plastic bag liner in lower tank assembly.
