M A I N T E N A N C E / F I L T E R R E P L A C E M E N T
CLEANING/REPLACING FOAM AND
HEPA FILTERS |
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To remove/replace the |
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Filter (either foam or |
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HEPA) from the vac- |
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uum, please follow |
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these steps: |
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(a) Remove the Filter |
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Cover from the vac- |
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uum Handle/ | a | |
Housing. |
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(b) Remove the Filter |
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from the Handle/ |
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Housing. |
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(c) Clean the Filter as |
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follows. |
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Foam Filter Cleaning: | b | |
Wash the Foam Filter in | ||
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warm, soapy water until clean. Allow the Foam Filter to dry before reinserting into the Handle/Housing.
Note: Use only mild soap. Avoid detergents,
chemical cleaners or solvents as these may dam- age the plastic.
HEPA Filter Cleaning: Use your finger to lightly clean the paper surface of the HEPA Filter, clear- ing off any dirt, dust, and hair.
NOTE 1: Do not wash the HEPA Filter. Water will permanently damage the filter.
NOTE 2: Under normal household use, the HEPA filter will last six (6) months to one (1) year
(d)Insert either side of the clean Filter (or if neces- sary, a new Filter) into the Handle/ Housing, then
NOTE: Filters should be replaced periodically to provide best performance or when the filter has been damaged.
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