inSTALLing THe cARTRiDge fiLTeR
(not standard with all models)
WARning:
ALWAyS DiSconnecT THe pLug fRom THe WALL ouTLeT BefoRe RemoVing THe TAnk coVeR.
noTe: If foam sleeve (not standard with all models) is in position over lid cage, it does not need to be removed before installing cartridge. Foam must be
positioned on the INSIDE of groove around lid cage for cartridge to fit properly.
27. The cartridge filter can be used for wet or dry pick up; installation is the same for both. When picking up large quantities of water we recommend using the
foam sleeve (not standard with all models) in position over lid cage.
28. For dry pick up be sure the opening of the inlet
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deflector is facing the tank bottom (figure 16).
Use the cartridge filter in position over the lid cage
for most general dry material pick up.
30. Place filter retainer into the top of the cartidge filter
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(figure 18).
32. To remove the filter for cleaning, again hold the
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tank cover and turn the filter retainer counter-
clockwise to loosen and remove (figure 20).
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34. To clean cartridge filter shake or brush off excess dirt (figure 22) or rinse (from the inside of the filter) with water (figure 23). Dry
completely (approximately 24 hours) and re-install.
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noTe: If filter has been used for wet pick up, it must be cleaned and dried before using it for dry pick up.
WARning:
KEEP FILTERS CLEAN.
EFFICIENCY OF THE VACUUM IS LARGELY DEPENDENT ON THE FILTER. A CLOGGED FILTER CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE
THE CLEANER. CHECK THE FILTER PERIODICALLY AND REPLACE AS REqUIRED.
inSTALLing THe DiSpoSABLe fiLTeR BAg
(not standard with all models)
35. Use for dry pick up only. Use in conjunction with cartridge filter for picking up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust.
36. With cord disconnected from receptacle, pull latches in an outward motion and remove tank cover.
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29. With the tank cover in an upside down position, slide
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the cartridge filter down over the lid cage, pushing
until the filter seals against the cover (figure 17).
31. Hold the tank cover with one hand, turn the handle
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on the filter retainer clockwise to tighten, locking the
filter into place (figure 19).
33. Slide the cartridge filter off the lid cage (figure 21).
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