10hp Direct Drive © O.A.S. 2010
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VIV. External Filter Maintenance
All steps should be done with a dust mask and eye protection. Proper filter clean
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ing should not be neglected. A dirty filter can affect dust collector operation and
filter life.
2. Empty Dust Bin.
Wait a few minutes for internal dust to settle then unclip and
carefully empty dust bin.
1. Compressed air from outside.
Blast air along pleats of the filter at about a 20 degree angle.
Blast air out and away from you or anyone in the general area.
Keep air nozzle at least 6” from filter. Closer blasts may dam
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age material. This operation should be done with filter on the
unit. Dust is trapped inside filter so it will not make a mess.
Filter must be cleaned regularly or filter damage may
result. If gauge reaches 3, it is time to clean your fil
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ter. Never allow gauge to reach 5. You could destroy
your filter. See page 16.
6”
Caution: Fine dust collected in filter is hazardous to your health! Do not breathe
!
Filter
J-Hook
Dust Bin
Thumb Nut
Wait a few minutes
for internal dust to
settle then unscrew
thumb nuts from J-
Hooks and remove
dust bin. Empty
dust carefully.
Replace dust bin.
Do not over tighten
thumb nuts.
