PROCEDURES FOR REMOVING CONTAMINATED FILTERS
Caution:
When removing contaminated filters or using this machine, you should always wear
gloves, clothing and a respirator approved for the particular contaminant with which you are
working.
FILTER REMOVAL PROCEDURES
1
Turn off and unplug machine.
2.
Carefully lift the lid assembly off the tank. With a damp rag, wipe the underside of the lid
assembly. Set it aside and dispose of rag properly. (Never set the lid assembly down on the
HEPA filter)
3.
Remove the black impaction pre-filter (which is wrapped around the HEPA filter). This
filter cannot be cleaned or reused, and should be disposed of properly.
4.
Carefully remove the cloth bag with ring from the tank. Shake or brush off bag if needed.
Caution:
Cleaning should be done in a confined area.
5.
Take the collar off the paper collection bag and carefully slide it down and off the down
tube and remove the collection bag for the tank. Remove plastic bag liner if used.
6.
Take a damp rag and wipe down the inside of the tank. Dispose of contaminated rag
properly.
CONSULT PROPER AUTHORITIES FOR REGULATIONS REGARDING DISPOSAL
HOSE AND ATTACHEMENTS/CLEANING TIPS
The #DV15360 vacuum comes complete with 1
1/2"
hose, wand, 3" round dust brush, 9" crevice
tool and 5" utility tool. These tools will be used for contact vacuuming and general purpose clean
up. The vacuum also comes complete with a 3" x 12.5' hose assembly and dryer vent cleaning
"Y" tool.
To use the "Y" tool for vent cleaning, place the "Y" tool on the ground on its base with rubber
feet. Next, attach the 3" hose to the intake of the vacuum and the opposite end of the hose to the
3" port of the "Y" tool. Then take the dryer duct and slide it over the 4" end of the "Y" tool. Turn
vacuum on.
On the third port of the "Y" tool (this port has a plastic cap with slits) is then fed through for
agitating tools such as brushes, compressed air, etc. Run your tool through this port and feed them
through the dryer vent duct. This allows you to agitate and vacuum simultaneously.
When using the vacuum to create a negative pressure in a fireplace during cleaning,
connect the 3" hose to the vacuum and place the opposite end of the hose in the far back corner of
the fireplace. Turn on vacuum.
