Euro-Pro HV118H Intelli-Sense Filter MonitorTM, Changing & Cleaning the Exhaust Filter

Wash once a month or when suction appears reduced.

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

Fig. A

PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Important: If the suction opening in the unit, the hose or the extension tubes become blocked, switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before you start the unit again.

1. Do not operate the vacuum	5. When pulling out the power plug
cleaner to close too heaters,	from the wall outlet, pull the plug
or radiators.	not the power cord.

5.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.

6.“TapClean” the Debris Screen or rinse under a faucet until clean.

Remember that the Debris Screen must be completely air dried for

24 hours before	Debris
reinstalling in the vacuum.	Screen

7. To re-assemble the HEPA filter

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

Intelli-Sense Filter MonitorTM

When the Intelli-Sense Filter MonitorTM lights up, it means that the dust cup is full or filter needs cleaning. You must empty the dust from the dust cup and clean the HEPA dust cup filter right away.

Changing & Cleaning the Exhaust Filter

The exhaust filter is a washable filter but should be replaced every three (3) months depending on usage.

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

3.Do not vacuum any liquids.

4.Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, feet and all parts of body away from openings.

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

7.Do not use without dust cup filter or exhaust filter in place.

8.Before you start vacuuming, make sure to remove large or sharp objects that might damage the vacuum.

assembly, first insert the HEPA

filter onto the dust cup cover

making sure to push it all the way

in. Then insert the debris screen

again making sure that it is pushed

all the way up against the dust cup

cover.

8. When replacing the dust cup cover

with the HEPA filter assembly

into the dust cup, make sure that

the tab on the

dust cup cover

is fully aligned

with the tab

indentation on

the dust cup

handle otherwise

the seal will not

be complete

and the unit will not

function properly.

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 air dry for 24 hours before refitting into the vacuum. (Fig.

A)Wash once a month or when suction appears reduced.

1.Remove the exhaust filter cover from the rear of the unit.

2.Rinse the exhaust filter in lukewarm water and dry the filter completely. Do not use a washing machine to rinse the filter. Do not use a hair dryer to dry it. Air dry ONLY for 24 hours. Never operate the vacuum without the exhaust filter in place.

3.When the filter is dry, replace

into the unit and replace the exhaust filter cover over it.

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

Motor Thermostat

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:

•	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 filter.
	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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