OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
Cleaning & Changing the HEPA Dust Cup Filter cont.
6. Vigorously “TapClean” | Fig. 11 |
the HEPA Dust Cup |
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Filter on a hard |
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surface until no more |
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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:
Important: If the suction opening of the hose is BLOCKED, switch off the vacuum cleaner and remove the blocking substance before you start the unit again.
1. Do not operate the vacuum | 4. When pulling out the power plug |
cleaner too close to heaters or | from the wall outlet, pull the plug |
radiators. | not the power cord. |
dust is observed |
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falling out from |
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between the pleats of |
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the filter. (fig. 11) |
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7. “TapClean” the Debris |
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Screen or rinse under |
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a faucet until clean. |
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(fig. 12) Remember | Fig. 12 | |
that the Debris Screen | ||
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must be completely |
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dry before reinstalling |
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in the vacuum. | Debris | |
| Screen |
8.Replace the Debris Screen on the HEPA Dust Cup Filter and reinstall filter assembly in the vacuum. (not shown)
PLEASE NOTE: The white pleated filter material in the HEPA Dust Cup Filter will discolor over time
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 reduced.
CAUTION: The suction hole must be open, free of any obstructions at all times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat and could become damaged.
•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 FANTOM customer service at
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 HEPA Filter.
5.Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
6.Do not use without HEPA filter in place.
7.Do not bend, trample or pull the hose by force. Do not operate with a damaged hose.
8.When vacuuming fine dust particles such as gyproc dust, flour or any other fine dust, empty the dust cup and "TAPCLEAN TM" the dust cup filter frequently to avoid over heating the motor.
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