MODELS: 260, 466Q, 566Q, 760 & 960 • VACUFLO® True Cyclonic®
Emptying the Dirt Canister & Cleaning the Guard Screen
The dirt canister – where the vacuumed dirt is deposited – is the removable lower portion of the power unit. The canister needs to be removed and emptied when it is 3/4 full. The Motor Guard Screen should be cleaned each time you empty the dirt canister.
The motor guard screen is located directly above the dirt canister inside the power unit. The guard screen is not removable, it is designed to prevent lightweight fibers from entering the motor impeller blades. A buildup of material on the guard screen may result in a loss of vacuum.
Follow these steps
(refer to Illustration #1, #2, and #3) Make sure the Power Unit is OFF.
1.Unlatch and remove the Dirt Canister. Latches are located on opposite sides of the power unit. (Illustration #1)
2.Remove the dirt canister. Hold or place the canister under the power unit to catch the debris removed from the guard screen.
(Illustration #2)
3.Using a long handled brush, insert the brush through the bottom of the dirt cone reaching to the guard screen. Gently “sweep” the screen to remove the debris. (Illustration #3)
3.Dispose of the dirt and debris captured in the dirt canister.
4.Raise the dirt canister to the proper location under the power unit and engage the latches. Be certain the dirt canister is “seated” properly to the gasket on the body of the power unit.
Illustration #1
Illustration #2
View from beneath the unit
