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3. After filter removal from vac, remove the
dry debris by gently tapping the filter
against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with
fine dust (no debris), run water through
it as described under "Cleaning A Wet
Filter".
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Cleaning A Wet Filter
After filter is removed, run water through
the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care
that water pressure from the hose is not
strong
Remember: To dry a filter quickly, reinstall
the filter on the vac and allow the unit to
run for approximately 10 minutes. The
clean air rushing through the filter will
dry it.
Installation
Refer to "Filter Assembly" Section of
this manual.
Allow the filter to dry before storing
the vac.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the
Wet/Dry Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best,
clean the outside with a cloth dampened
with warm water and mild soap.
To clean the drum:
1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm water
and mild soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
Before prolonged storage or as needed
(i.e., waste water pick up) the drum should
be disinfected.
To disinfect the drum:
1. Pour 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon
chlorine bleach into the drum.
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes,
carefully swishing every few minutes,
making sure to wet all inside surfaces of
the drum.
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3. Empty drum after 20 minutes. Rinse
with water until bleach smell is gone.
Allow drum to dry completely before
sealing the motor on the drum.
Casters
If your casters are noisy, you many put a
drop of oil on the roller shaft to make them
quieter.
Dirt Hound Vac Cleaning
To keep your Wet/Dry Dirt Hound Vac
looking its best, clean the outside with a
filter.
cloth dampened with warm water and mild
soap.
To clean the vac canister:
1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash vac canister thoroughly with warm
water and mild soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
Storage
Before storing your vac, the drum should be
emptied and cleaned. The cord should be
wrapped around the unit and the hose
should be stored as described in this
manual. Accessories should be kept in the
same area as the vac so they can be
readily available. The vac should be stored
indoors.
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WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and
adjustments
performed by an Authorized Service
Center, always using Dirt Hound
replacement parts.
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