TANK AND FILTER PREPARATION
1.
Place the paper collection bag into the bottom of the tank. Pull the cardboard
/
rubber collar
over the down tube, pulling it just above the rib on the down tube. Then gently pull apart
the accordion-like pleats so that the bag is open. .
2.
Open the filter protector bag and push it down into the tank. Take the elastic bag and pull it
over the top of the tank. The elastic band should rest on the outside of the tank below the
rim.
3.
Make sure the impaction prefilter is in proper placement (See instructions on changing
impaction prefilter in the following sections.)
4.
Take the non-clinging dacron bag and pull the elastic band up over the filter protector cage
and the HEPA filter, and let the elastic band rest securely on the motor port of the lid
assembly, above the HEPA filter flange. (See illustration)
5.
Place the lid assembly onto the tank and snap the latches into place.
FILTER MAINTENANCE AND REPLACEMENT INSTRUCTIONS
Warning:
When a loss of vacuum power is detected, the vacuum should be turned off
immediately. Continued use of the machine could result in severe damage to the motor and/or
HEPA filter. This loss of vacuum power could be caused by one of the following:
A.
The plastic collection bag may be full and needs to be replaced.
B.
The tank may be full and needs to be emptied.
C.
The wand, hose, or down tube may be clogged and needs to be cleared.
D.
The impaction prefilter may be clogged and needs to be replaced. (Never try to clean the
impaction prefilter, it should be discarded.) See section on changing the impaction prefilter.
E.
The Dacron bag may be clogged and needs to be cleaned or replaced.
F.
The HEP A filter may be clogged and needs to be replaced.
To prolong the life of the HEPA filter and motor, the paper collection bag should be changed
when it is 1/2 full. The filter protector and impaction prefilter should be changed at least every
other time that the collection bag is changed.