Minuteman X829 Asbestos Series 15 & 20 Gallon - Manual (Page 7)

Parts and Instruction Manual
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TANK/FILTER SET-UP PROCEDURE
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.
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING CONTAMINATED FILTERS / CLEANING 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 ex posed 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.
CHANGING THE PRE-FILTER SLEEVE
The pre-filter sleeve should be changed, using all of the precautions previously mentioned.
The pre-filter should be changed when any of the following take place:
1. Anytime there is an indication of a filter tear during normal operation of the unit.
This tear could be in any of the filters used:
a. paper dust containment bag
b. paper bag protector
c. cloth filter bag
These tears would show up during the tank clean-out procedure, or . . . .
2. Every other tank clean-out period. To change the pre-filter, do the following before you do Step #3 of
the normal clean-out procedure.
a. Wipe down all of the exposed surfaces on the underside of the removed lid, using the dampened
wiping cloth (see Step #6).
(refer to Main Assembly)