Filter
WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, unplug power
cord before changing or cleaning
filter.
Note: The Filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop small particles of
dust. The Filter can be used for dry pick
up or small amounts of liquid. Handle the
Filter carefully when removing or installing
it. Creases in the Filter Pleats may occur
from installation but will not affect the
performance of the Filter.
Removal & Installation of the
Qwik Lock™ Filter
1. To Remove Filter: Place fingers under
the Two Filter Tabs.
2. While pressing down with one thumb on
the Qwik Lock™ Stud, that protrudes
through the center of the Filter Plate lift
up on the Tabs until Filter releases.
3. Slide Filter off Filter Cage. Filter Cage
and Float should not be removed.
IMPORTANT: To avoid Blower Wheel
and Motor Damage always reinstall Filter
before using Vac for dry pickup.
4. To Install Filter: Slide the Qwik Lock™
Filter over the Filter Cage while aligning
the Qwik Lock™ Stud on the Filter Cage
with the center hole in the Qwik Lock™
Integrated Filter Plate.
5. Make sure the Rubber Gasket at the
bottom of the Qwik Lock™ Filter seats
around the base of the Filter Cage.
6. Firmly press the Qwik Lock™ Integrated
Filter Plate down around the Qwik
Lock™ Stud until it snaps into place.
Note: Failure to properly seat the bottom
Gasket and Integrated Filter Plate to
the Filter Cage could result in debris
bypassing the Filter.
Your Filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak Vac performance.
MAINTENANCE
!
Do not operate without filter cage
and float, as they prevent liquid from
entering the impeller and damaging
the motor.
Integrated Filter
Plate with Center
Hole
Filter
Tabs (2)
Lid
Powerhead
Assembly
Assembly
Cleaning a Dry Filter
1. Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the Filter
from the Vac. Slap your hand on top of
the Lid while the Vac is turned OFF.
2. For best cleaning results due to
accumulated dust, clean the Filter
outdoors in an open area.
3. After Filter removal from Vac, remove
the dry debris by gently tapping Filter
against the inside wall of your Dust
Drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
4. For thorough cleaning of Dry Filter with
fine dust (no debris), run water through
Filter as described under "Cleaning A
Wet Filter".
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 completely before
reinstalling and storing the Vac or picking
up dry debris.
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WARNING:
PUSH
DOWN
PUSH
Filter Plate
DOWN
PULL
UP
Filter
Filter
Tab (2)
PULL
PULL
UP
UP
Rubber
Rubber
Gasket at
Gasket
Bottom of
Filter
(cutaway view)
Stud
Qwik Lock™
Stud
Filter Cage
Filter Cage
Float