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Open the wall inlet cover and insert the end of the hose into the
inlet to turn on the vacuum.
For non-switched hoses, inserting the hose automatically turns
on the power unit; removing the hose shuts off the power unit.
Some hoses have switches which can be used to activate
power unit. The ON/OFF switch located on the power unit
needs to be kept in the OFF position.
As you vacuum, dirt and dust are carried to the power unit
where they remain in a bag or in the debris pail (according to
the power unit model).
Use the cleaning tools as you would for any other vacuum
cleaner. Avoid picking up very large debris or lengthy as these
kinds of objects may become lodged in the hose or tubing.
WHEN TO CHANGE BAG* OR EMPTY
DEBRIS PAIL
With a 6 U.S. gallons (22.7 liters) capacity, under normal
conditions the bag/debris pail requires changing/emptying
approximately twice a year. If the bag/debris pail is full, you will
notice a reduced suction from the system. Unless this loss of
suction is caused by a blockage in the system, changing the
bag or emptying the debris pail will solve the problem.
NOTE: Even if not filled to capacity, if the bag seems tightly
stretched when removing the debris pail, changing
the bag will prevent it from tearing.
* Only 550VF1 unit is equipped with a disposable bag (391C).
HOW TO EMPTY DEBRIS PAIL (650VF1
AND 700VF1 POWER UNITS ONLY)
To empty the debris pail, release both latches on sides of the
unit by pulling out and then pushing up. Holding the pail by the
latches, lower it from unit. Carry pail to trash receptacle and
dispose of debris. Put the pail back in its place.
DISPOSABLE BAG REPLACEMENT
(550VF1 POWER UNIT ONLY)
To remove the disposable bag, release both latches on
sides of the unit by pulling out and then pushing up. Remove
the pail from unit. Grasp the edges of the bag collar and pull
down. The bag will slide off easily. Do not pull on the bag.
Unfold the new bag.
Grasp collar where indicated on the new bag and insert over
bag adapter. Be careful not to tear the bag. Ensure the collar
is positioned between the taper ring and the bag stopper on
the bag adapter (see illustration below). Put the pail back in
its place.
PERMANENT FILTER
(650VF1 AND 700VF1 POWER UNITS
ONLY)
This filter protects the motor and stops small particles from
escaping to the outside of the power unit wihout the need to
replace it. The filter cleans itself by moving up when the power
unit starts, and dropping down when the unit is turned off.
Under normal use, there is no need to maintenance this filter.
It is possible to remove it to inspect the motor foam filter, or
to replace it if ever it has been damaged (by sharp debris, for
example).
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
PERMANENT FILTER (650VF1 AND
700VF1 POWER UNITS ONLY)
Remove the pail from unit.
To remove the permanent
filter, use pull tab (
A
)
located on edge of filter to
pull and loosen filter from
inlet chamber wall. Squeeze
from both sides of the filter
to the center of the housing.
Then, carefully remove it
from the unit.
Squeeze the filter in order
to move it past the inlet
opening (
B
) Let the filter
bear against the unit wall
by releasing the pressure.
Make sure to place the rigid
ring in its groove to ensure
proper sealing.
NOTE: Make sure the filter is
installed so that the pull
tab
(
A
) is accessible
for future filter removal.
OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE
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T
APER
RING
B
AG
STOPPER
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A
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A
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B
CAUTION
Be sure to reinstall filter properly. Appropriate
location is critical to insure proper protection of
the motor.
