Minuteman X839 Asbestos Series Wet_Dry Vacuum - Manual (Page 7)

Parts and Instruction Manual
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Tank/Filter Set-Up Procedure
Refer to “Poly Tank with 1:1 Adapter”
1. When using the poly adapter for dry pick-up follow the described procedures below for
poly 6 mil. bag installation.
A. Insert poly bag into tank assembly draping all excess bag height over the edge
of tank. Fully open bag inside tank to ensure that the bag is not bunched up and
fully extended to the bottom of tank.
B. Depending on the weight of the dry material being recovered, it may be necessary
to slit the poly bag 2" horizontally approximately 2" down from the top of the tank.
This will stop the poly bag from closing in on the bottom on the poly adapter. After
filling the bag tie off bag below slit and remove from tank.
2. Install poly 1:1 adapter (4) on top of tank assy. (6) as shown and snap tank latches.
3. Install filter protector (3) over cloth filter (2) and place in poly 1:1 adapter (4).
4. Position vacuum motor lid assy. (1) on top of poly 1:1 adapter and snap lid latches
in place.
5. For proper cleaning of tank and removal/changing of filters, see procedure for
removing contaminated filters and for cleaning of contaminated tank. (Page 5)
Procedures for Removing Contaminated
Filters and for Cleaning of
Contaminated Tank
For the benefit of your health, you should always wear a face mask approved for use with
asbestos any time you are using or cleaning this vacuum cleaner. You should also wear
gloves.
1.
Unplug machine from power source.
2. Carefully and slowly remove lid only (be sure you have not accidentally lifted the
cloth filter bag at the same time). Set the lid/filter assembly aside.
3. Gently tap the inside of the cloth bag to loosen any particles that may be on the
opposite surface. Do this all around the inside surface of the bag.
4. Gently remove the cloth bag and set aside.
5. Remove filter protector from poly 1:1 and place in plastic bag marked “Hazardous
Materials.”
6. Using a wiping cloth, dampened with water (not soaking wet), wipe down all of the
exposed surfaces inside of the 1:1 poly; put the cloth aside - do not discard.
7. Remove poly 1:1 adapter and wipe down bottom side of poly adapter.
8. Tie off poly bag inside tank and remove. Wipe down inside of tank and dispose
of cloth.