Channel Lock VBV1612 - Maintenance Procedures; Blower Intake Maintenance; Cartridge Filter Installation and Cleaning; Cartridge Filter Removal and Cleaning

1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from
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the outlet. (fig. 1)
ainer. (fig. 3)
. Check the hose, attachments, and power cord to verify that they have not been damaged.
BLOWER INTAKE
e bottom of the blower for debris and blockages and remove if found. To
ist of the manual.
les to the screw tabs. (fig. 4)
. Reinstall the intake shield and the four screws. (fig. 5)
. (fig. 1)
owards the vacuum power head.
ver the raise lip and tighten down by turning retainer
unter clockwise.
3. should not be done indoors in
. Wet filters should be removed and allowed to air dry for 24 hours before installing onto the filter cage.
2. Disconnect the hose from the vacuum. (fig. 2)
3. Undo the latches and remove the power head from the cont
4. Clear all dirt or debris from the container and hose. (fig. 4)
5. Clean the foam filter by washing it with water and mild soap. (fig. 5)
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WARNING! ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET BEFORE
REMOVING THE POWER HEAD FROM THE CONTAINER.
After using the blower, examine th
clean the foam pad of the intake:
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet. (fig. 1)
2. Remove the four screws holding the intake shield and lift off the shield. (fig. 2)
3. Remove the foam pad from the blower and clean the foam pad with soapy water and allow to dry. (fig. 3)
4. Check the foam pad for reuse. If you need to replace the foam pad consult the parts l
5. Replace the foam pad on to the blower aligning the who
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INSTALLING & CLEANING CARTRIDGE FILTER
Installing Cartridge Filter
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet
2. Remove power head and place in upside down position.
3. Install the cartridge filter over the filter cage with the flat end of the filter t
Carefully push filter in until it stops against the power head. (fig. 2 & 3)
4. Place filter retainer on top of cartridge filter o
Clockwise, do not over tighten. (fig. 4 & 5)
Removing and Cleaning Cartridge Filter
1. Unlock and remove the filter retainer by tuning retainer handle co
2. Carefully hold and pull the cartridge filter up for removal. (fig. 6)
Clean the cartridge filter by gently tapping or brushing dirt off. Cleaning
living areas. For optimal performance a new filter is recommended.
4. Install cleaned or new filter into place as instructed above in steps 2 and 3 of Installing Cartridge Filter.
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