Model #:
Voltage
Frequency
Power
Max Vacuum
ASH
Sound Level Max
VACUUM
Max Airflow
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
IMPORTANT NOTES:
*
Each use, verify that HEPA filter is in place and that HEPA seal plate
wing nut is tight. Always test seal by vacuuming up a small amount of
ash while located away from living areas
** Do not attempt to use vac to remove large piles of ash from a fireplace
or wood stove. Instead remove bulk of ash with a shovel and ash can
(or hod) and then use the ash vac for final cleanup.
1. Plug cord into outlet, (see photo 1 bellow).
2. Press the on/off button to switch the appliance on (see photo
2 bellow).
3. For fireplaces and wood burning stoves see "important
note **", above. Place nozzle in firebox. Keep nozzle pressed
against the flat surfaces of stove or fireplace to limit entrance
of large chunks into pickup tube. Use the built-in vibrating
filter cleaning feature after approximately each 1 cup of ash
is removed or when suction is reduced. Shaker instructions
are below. If large chunks are picked up, turn off machine to
dislodge.
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HOW TO USE THE BUILT-IN VIBRATING FILTER CLEANING
FEATURE
When the suction is reduced or after about 1 cup of ash has been
removed use the vibration knob to help remove ash from filter
without taking off the lid.
A. Turn off machine!
B. Hold can down and retract shake off knob fully.
C. Release so knob bangs top lid.
D. This will send vibrations through the top lid to the filter to
help clear debris. Repeat 5 to 10 times. Suction should now
improve at star-tup.
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4. When finished cleaning turn switch off, photo (see photo 4
following) .
5. Remove the plug from the outlet (see 5 following) and take
vacuum to an outside location away from valuables and
breezes.
AC02582
120 V
60 Hz
800 W
17 Kpa
<84 dB
85-CFM
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B
C
6. Release the flexible hose from the air intake duct. A Small
amount of ash may be generated so be carefull (see 6
following).
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7. Verify ash is cold! Allow to cool further if needed, then dump
debris. Ash is a great garden supplement!
8. Every 3 to 5 uses, clean HEPA filter while outside and away
from valuables. Screw off the filter wing nut and HEPA seal
plate (not shown). Take the filter out for cleaning (see step
below) or change. Follow the three steps below for taking off
the filter.
NOTE: This process will be dusty. Pictures depict a clean machine
for illustrative purposes.
9. Cleaning filter - to limit dust place HEPA filter inside a plastic
bag (not included). To clean filter, tap gently against a hard
surface. Empty plastic bag and inspect filter. Dust within
the filter pleats may require gentle flexing of the filter by
squeezing the filter's rubber seals so as to make the filter oval
instead of round. Tap filter while "Out of round" to get deeply
set dust out of pleats.
Follow steps below for re-assembly of the filter :
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10. IMPORTANT - with filter installed and lid in place turn
vacuum on at a dry outside location to test filter seal. Look
for dust at the exhaust port. A small amount is normal after
cleaning filter. Vacuum up a small amount of ash while still
outside to give final assurance of a good seal and to verify
filter integrity. Replace filter if dust passes though at this point.
SootStop Pre-filter extends the life of HEPA filter. Most helpful
with pellets stoves.
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FILTER CARE: Filter may be washed or simply shaken out. Replace
if holes in fabric develop.
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LOOSEN
WING NUT
TIGHTEN
WING NUT
INSTALLATION - Start with a new
or cleaned HEPA filter, seal plate
and wing nut .Place elastic over
the seal plate and pull down.
Pull SootStop filter fully so the
elastic contacts the rubber part.
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