Precautionary Measures Operating Instructions

Fig. 16

Fig. A

Wash once a month or when suction appears reduced

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

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT: If the suction opening in the unit or the hose is BLOCKED, switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before you start the unit again.

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

Changing & Cleaning the Pre- Motor Filter

The pre-motor filter is a washable filter but should be replaced every three (3)

1.Do not operate the vacuum cleaner too close to heaters, radiators or cigarette butts.

2.Before inserting the power plug into the wall outlet, make sure that your hands are dry.

3.Before you start vacuuming, make sure to remove large or sharp objects that might damage the dust cup debris screen.

4.When pulling out the power plug from the wall outlet, pull the plug not the power cord.

5.Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.

6.Do not use without ALL filters in place.

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) This should be done once a month or when suction appears to be reduced .

CAUTION: The suction hole must be open, free of any obstructions

at all times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat and could become damaged.

Warning: Always empty the dust cup container and clean the HEPA filter, Non-Woven Pre-Filter and Debris

Screen before each use and during prolonged usage.

Never over fill the dust cup container - remove dirt and clean the HEPA filter and debris screen when dirt in dust cup is at or below the "MAX" level during prolonged usage or risk motor damage.

If you wash the Hepa filter, make sure that it is completely dry before inserting back in the vacuum.

Please Note: The HEPA Filter is washable. It should, however, be replaced every three (3) to six (6) months to ensure peak performance of your vacuum.

The non-woven pre-filter, pre-motor and post motor filters are washable. They should however be replaced every three (3) months to ensure peak performance of your vacuum. Important: Make sure that ALL filters have completely air dried before re- installing back in the vacuum.

months.

•Remove the dust cup container, the non-woven pre-filter and the HEPA filter to remove the pre-motor filter. (Fig 15)

•Rinse the pre-motor filter in lukewarm water and air dry the filter completely for 24 hours. Do not use a washing machine to rinse the filter.

Do not use a hair dryer to dry it. Air dry only. Never operate the vacuum without the pre-motor filter in place.

•When the filter is dry, replace into the unit and replace the HEPA filter and dust cup container.

•A severely soiled or clogged filter should be thoroughly washed with fresh tepid water. A mild detergent can be used if required.

Pre-Motor

Filter

Fig. 15

Changing & Cleaning the Post Motor Filter

The post motor filter is a washable filter but should be replaced every three (3) months.

•Remove the filter cover from the front of the unit and remove the filter. (Fig. 16)

•Rinse the post motor filter in lukewarm water and air dry the filter completely for 24 hours. Do not use a washing machine to rinse the filter. Do not use a hair dryer to dry it. Air dry only. Never operate the vacuum without the post motor filter in place.

•When the filter is dry, replace into the filter cover and replace the filter cover to the unit.

• A severely soiled or clogged filter should be thoroughly

washed with fresh tepid water. A mild detergent can be used if required.