Vacmaster VK1323PFR - Maintenance

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MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
REMOVE THE POWERCORD FROM THE POWER SUPPLY BEFORE
CARRYING OUT ANY MAINTENANCE.
1) Remove the suction hose from the vacuum. Press down the latch on the detergent outlet
coupling and unplug the delivery tube connector from the vacuum (Fig. 33).
2) Keep all safety devices, air vents and the motor housing free of dirt and dust. Use a soft, dry
brush to clean the equipment regularly.
3) Clear all dirt or debris from the collection tank after each use. Allow to dry before replacing the
power head. Do not use cleaning agents or solvents; these may damage the appliance.
4) Check the hose, attachments, and power cord to verify that they have not been damaged, or
any debris is trapped and blocking airow.
1. Cleaning Cartridge Filter
1) Remove the lter and clean by gently tapping or brushing dirt off. For optimal performance it is
recommended to replace the old lter with a new lter regularly.
2) If necessary, use a mild soap and water solution to wash cartridge lter and rinse with clean
water. Allow the lter to air dry before re-installing.
2. Cleaning Foam Filter
Remove the foam lter and use a mild soap and water solution to wash and rinse with clean water
(Fig. 34). Allow the lter to air dry before installing and using again.
3. Cleaning & Replacing Exhaust Filter
1) Unlock the exhaust lter cover by lifting the locking tab upwards to the release. Pull the cover
out (Fig. 35).
2) Remove the exhaust lter from the vacuum and clean by gently tapping or brushing off dirt. For
optimal performance it is recommended to replace the old lter with a new lter regularly (Fig.
36).
3) Install the cleaned or new lter. Then insert the lter cover tabs into the upper slots and lock the
lter cover into place.
4. Changing the Battery in Remote Control Handle
NOTE: Only replace the battery with a 27A 12V Alkaline battery.
1) Pry off the battery cover and remove it from the battery compartment (Fig. 37).
2) Remove the battery from the battery compartment. Insert the new battery with the terminals in
the direction as shown (Fig. 38).
3) Install the battery cover back into place following the instructions on page 11.