Knobs previously installed.

E.Changing the direction of the Discharge Chute (Figure #4)

1.Loosen the Knobs (38524) by hand and, if needed, the Nuts (64229-03) with a 1/2” wrench.

2.Rotate the Discharge Chute to the desired position.

3.Retighten the Knobs by hand and the Nuts, if loosened, with the 1/2” wrench.

F.Attaching the Hose Assembly to the Inlet Assembly (Figure #5)

1.Loosen the knob and rotate the Flapper Retainer (720258.10) to allow the Inlet Flapper to be lifted upward.

2.With the Inlet Flapper held upward, install the Hose Assembly by inserting the flange of the Hose Flange Assembly into the space (gap) between the face of the Inlet Assembly Flange and the back face Flange Retainer Plate as shown. The pin located in the upper right corner of the Inlet Assembly Flange will prevent the Hose Flange Assembly from sliding out of

this pocket.

3.Since the Hose Assembly may be rotated 360 degrees, orient the Intake Nozzle to your preferred position and lock it in place.

4.To lock the Hose Assembly in place, tighten the two knobs attached to the Flange Retainer Plate and Flapper Retainer as shown. By tightening the knobs, it will push the flange of the Hose Flange Assembly against the flange of the Inlet Assembly and activate the Safety Switch Plate (720234.17). THIS MUST BE DONE TO OPERATE THIS UNIT.

5.When the Hose assembly is removed from the Inlet Assembly for unit transportation, the Inlet Flapper must be closed and the Flapper Retainer (720258.10) must be rotated to lock it in place.

INLET

PIN

FLAPPER

INLET

ASSEMBLY

HOSE

FLANGE

ASSEMBLY

FLAPPER

HOSERETAINER

ASSEMBLY

FLANGE KNOB

RETAINER PLATE

Figure #5

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Little Wonder 8271, 8221 manual Changing the direction of the Discharge Chute Figure #4

8221, 8271 specifications

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