Euro-Pro EP187H owner manual Operating Instructions, How To Operate Your Hand Vac

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Fig. A

Wash once a month or when suction appears reduced.

Warning: Allow 24 hours for drying before replacing in unit.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

5.Rinse the debris screen under the faucet until clean. Allow to air dry or dry with a clean dish towel. Do NOT wash in dishwasher.

6.Hold the filter from the frame and vigorously

“TapClean” the HEPA Dust Cup Filter on a hard surface until no more dust is observed falling out from between the pleats of

the filter. (Fig. 16) Ensure that you do not damage the pleated filter material during cleaning. Also note that discoloration occurs during use. This is normal and does NOT affect the filter’s performance.

7.To replace the HEPA filter, grasp the HEPA filter in one hand and the HEPA filter frame flange in the other and pull apart. Fit the new HEPA filter into the frame flange.

8.Reassemble the debris screen to the HEPA filter cartridge and replace into dust cup (container). Ensure that the filter assembly is completely seated inside the dust cup (container).

9.Attach the dust cup (container) to the hand vacuum.

Important: Do NOT use the HEPA filter cartridge without the debris screen in

PLEASE NOTE: The white pleated filter material in the HEPA Dust Cup Filter will discolor over time -This is NORMAL and will NOT affect the performance of the filter. If the HEPA Dust Cup Filter

is properly "TapCleaned” after each use and suction does not return to 100%, then we suggest that the HEPA filter be “TapCleaned” vigorously until no

more dust can be removed, then rinsed under the faucet and allowed to dry for 24 hours before refitting into the vacuum. (Fig. A) Wash once a month or when suction appears reduced.

CAUTION: The suction hole must be open, free of any obstructions at all times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat and could become damaged.

IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped with a motor protective thermostat. If for some reason the vacuum cleaner should overheat, the thermostat will automatically turn the unit off. Should this occur:

Warning: Always unplug from electrical outlet before opening the dust cup (container).

Note: HEPA dust cup filter must be used when operating the hand vacuum.

How To Operate Your Hand Vac

1.To open the dust cup (container), push dust cup release button and pull out the dust cup. Verify that the HEPA dust cup filter with the debris screen is inside, then re-attach the dust cup (container) to the hand vacuum.

(Fig. 1)

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2.To use the hand vacuum with the shoulder strap, attach it to the unit as shown in Fig. 2.

Fig. 2

3.To attach the crevice tool, turbo brush, dusting brush accessory to the hand vacuum, push attachment into the suction hole. (Fig. 3)

How To Operate Your Hand Vacuum

1.Hold the hand vacuum firmly in your hand by the handle.

2.Push the On/Off switch to “On” position.

3.Start vacuuming.

Caution: The hand vacuum is a very powerful unit. Make sure that you hold it firmly, otherwise it can slip out of your hand and cause injury.

Using the Unit With Air Driven Turbo Brush and Hose

1.Attach one end of the hose to the hand vacuum.

2.Attach the air driven turbo brush to the other end of the hose.

3.Attach the shoulder strap to the vacuum and hang it from your shoulder.

4.You can now proceed to vacuum with

your air driven turbo brush.

NOTE: The air driven turbo brush can also be attached directly onto the unit, or the extension tubes. To ensure peak performance from the air driven turbo brush:

1.Empty the dust cup frequently.

2.“TapClean” the HEPA dust cup filter every time dust cup is emptied.

3.Ensure that the rotating brush is kept free of hair and string which may accumulate and decrease brush performance.

4.Keep air driven turbo brush turbine free of dirt and foreign matter.

place.

Warning: It is very important to ensure that the fine dust which adheres to the filter media is completely removed. This fine dust powder is left on the filter will severely reduce the suction performance of your vacuum. TapClean every time the dust cup is emptied.

•Push the On/Off button once.

•Disconnect the plug from the power source.

•Check the source of overheating problem. (i.e. clogged hose or filter)

•If clogged hose or filter is found, unclog the hose and replace the filters.

•Wait at least 45 minutes before attempting to reuse the vacuum.

•After unit has cooled down for

45 minutes, plug in the cleaner and push the On/Off button. The vacuum should start again.

•If the vacuum still does not start, contact customer service at

1 (800) 798-7398.

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4.To use the flexible hose, push the smaller end of the hose into the suction hole, then attach the desired accessory to the other end of the flexible hose. (Fig. 4)

Fig. 4

Cleaning Air Driven Turbo Brush

Locking Tilt

Latch Upwards

Fig. 5	Turbine
	Wheel

From time to time, the turbine of your turbo brush will require cleaning. To do this:

1. Remove the turbo brush from the hose or unit.

2. Turn turbo brush over and open the hinged cover to access the turbine wheel. (Fig. 5)

3. There may be some dust, lint, hair, etc on the turbine wheel. Remove as much of this as possible.

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4. You may also use the unit’s hose to remove any additional debris from the turbine.