Cleaning A Dry Filter; Cleaning A Wet Filter; Cleaning And Disinfecting The Wet/Dry Vac; Wet/Dry Vac (12 Gallon) - Emerson Workshop WS1600VA0 Manual Del Usuario

cleaning a Dry filter

NoTe: For best cleaning results due to
accumulated dust, clean the Filter in an
open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done
outdoors and not in the living quarters.
1. Light cleaning of some dry debris from
the Filter can be accomplished without
removing the Filter from the Vac.
Simply slap your hand on top of the
Handle while the Vac is turned off.
2. Remove Filter from Vac. Gently tap
the Filter against the inside wall of
your Dust Drum and the debris will
loosen and fall.
3. For thorough cleaning of a dry Filter
with fine dust (no debris) you may run
water through it as described under
"Cleaning A Wet Filter" Section.

cleaning a Wet filter

After Filter is removed, run water through
the Filter from a Hose or Spigot. Take care
that water pressure from the Hose is not
strong enough to damage Filter.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
Filter for tears or small holes. Do not use
a Filter with holes or tears in it. Even a
small hole can allow dust to come out of
your Vac. Replace it immediately.
Allow the Filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the Vac or picking up dry
debris.
mAINTeNANce
cleaning and Disinfecting the
Wet/Dry vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its
best, clean the outside with a cloth
dampened with warm water and mild
soap.
To clean the Drum:
1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash Drum thoroughly with warm
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
Before prolonged storage or as needed
(i.e.; waste water pick up) the drum
should be disinfected.
To disinfect the Drum:
1. Pour 1 gallon (4 L) of water and
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes,
3. Empty Drum after 20 minutes. Rinse
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water and mild soap.
1 teaspoon (5 mL) chlorine bleach into
the Drum.
carefully swishing every few minutes,
making sure to wet all inside surfaces
of the Drum.
with water until bleach smell is gone.
Allow Drum to dry completely before
sealing the Motor on the Drum.