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Maintenance (continued)
Cleaning A Dry Filter
1. Light cleaning of some dry debris can
be accomplished without removing the
filter from the Vac. Simply slap your
hand on top of the lid while the Vac is
turned off.
2. Clean the filter in an open area.
Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors
and not in the living quarters.
3. Remove filter from Vac. Gently tap
filter against the inside wall of your
dust drum. The debris will loosen and
fall.
4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with
fine dust (no debris), run water
through it as described under
"Cleaning A Wet Filter".
Cleaning A Wet Filter
Remove filter from Vac and run water over
it to remove the dirt. Take care that water
pressure does not damage the filter
material.
Filter Installation
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the Vac.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the
Wet/Dry Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its
best, clean the outside with a cloth
dampened with warm water and mild
soap.
To clean the drum:
1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm
water and mild soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
Before prolonged storage, or as needed,
(i.e.; waste water pick up) the drum
should be disinfected.
To disinfect the drum:
1. Pour 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon
chlorine bleach into the drum.
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes,
carefully swishing every few minutes,
making sure to wet all inside surfaces
of the drum.
3. Empty drum after 20 minutes. Rinse
with water until bleach smell is gone.
Allow drum to dry completely before
sealing the motor on the drum.
Cord Maintenance
When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
cord and wrap it around the hooks on the
side of the detachable blower. If the
power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or their
service agent or by similarly qualified
personnel to reduce the risk of accident.
Cord
Wrap
Detachable
Blower
Power
Cord
Cord Swivel
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