Minuteman X-839 Critical Filter Vacuum 4 & 6 Gallon - Manual (Page 6)

Parts and Instruction Manual
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All service and repair should be performed by a qualified vacuum service representative or electrician. No
user serviceable components are employed in the electrical vacuum lid head assembly. No lubrication of the
motor is required.
Cloth bag and hose assy. are user maintenance items and can be replaced when worn out. Cloth bags can
be maintained by blowing dust off of the bag and then laundered. Cloth bags should be completely dryed
before re-installing into machine. For optimum performance, empty and clean filter bag regularly. A clogged
and dirty bag restricts the flow of air and results in reduced vacuum. The Hose Assy. can be maintained by
wiping off with a dampened cloth of mild liquid soap and water, then allowed to dry.
While not in use storage can be accomplished by winding cord around motor lid assy. Cord should be
completely unwound from Lid Assy. during operation.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return to service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Always unplug the machine when removing the head off the tank. This equipment should be stored
indoors and not exposed to rain.
User Maintenance Instructions
Cloth Bag & Hose Assembly
Cord Storage
Operation and Filter Care Instructions When
Used for Asbestos Dust Recover (X-839-6)
The Minuteman Asbestos Vacuum has been specifically designed to clean up fibrous asbestos and
asbestos dust of all types. Special filters reduce the incidence of airborne dust that would be created by any
other method of cleaning.
During the removal of asbestos dust, do not sweep, scoop, shovel, or in any manner handle other than
by vacuuming.
Do not at any time attempt to bypass, remove, substitute or by any other means change the filter bags used
in this vacuum. Use only approved Minuteman Asbestos Vacuum filters and filter bags.
Before attempting to use and before cleaning, be certain that you fully understand the instructions
given for the setting up or cleaning/changing of filters of this vacuum.
Since each facility has its own individual and unique cleaning problems, it is suggested that you use the
following guidelines in determining the length of time between filter changes.
In light cleaning situations (i.e. dust in brake drums and truing of brake shoes) change filters once a day
unless you have determined by checking that a shorter or longer period of time would be necessary to meet
5 to 10 pounds of material.
1. Take the paper bag that has the cardboard collar attached and open it up by gently pulling the folds apart.
2. You will notice two creases on the top side of the collar; carefully bend the ends down (toward) the bag.
3. Insert this bag into the tank and push it to the bottom.
4. Locate the cardboard collar around the intake tube and gently work it up past the raised ring that runs
around the tube.
TANK/FILTER SET-UP PROCEDURE