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Fig. 22
Fig. 21
Fig. 23
CLEANING THE POST-MOTOR
HEPA FILTER
1
Remove the filter cover from the front of
the canister by pulling up on the tab and
pulling the cover away from the vacuum.
(Fig. 21)
2
Pull the HEPA filter straight out.
3
Turn the filter over so that the dirty side is
on the bottom and vigorously tap it clean
over a trash receptacle.
(Fig. 22)
4
Rinse the filter under the tap using
lukewarm water with the dirty side
face-down until the water runs clear.
(Fig. 23)
DO NOT
put the filter in the washing
machine or dishwasher.
NOTE:
The material in the filter will
discolor over time. This is NORMAL and
will not affect the performance of the filter.
5
Allow the filter to air-dry for 24 hours.
DO NOT
use a hair dryer or other heating
methods to dry.
6
Once the HEPA filter is dry, replace it back
into the vacuum.
7
Replace the cover by inserting the two
tabs into the holes at the top and then
swinging the cover down until it clicks
into place.
CLEANING THE BRUSHROLL
When your brushroll needs cleaning or locks
onto an object, it automatically shuts down
to prevent damage to your lifetime belt. The
indicator light will illuminate red, warning you
to turn off the vacuum and clear the blockage
immediately. The light will reset itself once
the blockage has been cleared and power has
been cycled on/off or vacuum has been locked
in the upright position.
1
Detach the motorized floor nozzle from
the portable Lift-Away
®
canister.
2
Inspect the brushroll and the opening on
the bottom of the nozzle. Remove any built-up
debris. Use scissors to carefully cut anything
wound around the brushroll. Avoid damaging
or cutting the bristles.
(Fig. 24)
CHECKING FOR BLOCKAGES
Blockages may cause your vacuum to
overheat and shut down. To prevent this from
happening, check potential blockage areas
after heavy use or if you detect a loss of
suction or poor cleaning performance.
1
Dust Cup
Dust cup may be full. Empty dust cup.
2
Pre-Motor & Post-Motor Filters
• Ensure that all the filters are clean.
Pre-motor filters require cleaning every
3 months for optimum performance.
The post-motor HEPA filter needs to be
cleaned every 2 years.
3
Accessories
• Check intake openings: clear away any
blockages from the intake opening of the
extension wand and accessories such as
the dusting brush and crevice tool.
Brushroll
Fig. 24
Make sure you are working in a
well lit area and use a flashlight
to help search for blockages.
4
Hose and Connections to Vacuum
• Detach the stretch hose from the back
of the portable Lift-Away
®
canister by
squeezing the tabs together and pulling
up.
(Fig. 25)
Straighten out the hose
and look inside for blockages.
• Remove the dust cup and extension
wand and separate the portable
Lift-Away canister from the motorized
floor nozzle. Look in all 4 openings for
any blockages.
(Fig. 26)
5
Motorized Floor Nozzle
(Side suction models)
• Detach the hose on the motorized floor
nozzle at the top by squeezing the tabs
together and pulling out, and at the
bottom by pulling out the connector.
Inspect the 3 openings.
(Fig. 27)
(Center suction models)
• Turn motorized floor nozzle over and
detach the hose by squeezing the tabs
together and pulling it out. Straighten
out the hose and inspect it for any
blockages.
(Fig. 28, Fig. 29)
Fig. 27
Fig. 26
Fig. 25
Fig. 29
Fig. 28
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