Fantom Vacuum FM430H Vacuum Cleaner User Manual


 
PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Important: If the suction opening of the hose is BLOCKED, switch off the vacuum
cleaner and remove the blocking substance before you start the unit
again.
Fig. 11
6. Vigorously “TapClean”
the HEPA Dust Cup
Filter on a hard
surface until no more
dust is observed
falling out from
between the pleats of
the filter. (fig. 11)
Fig. 12
Debris
Screen
7. “TapClean” the Debris
Screen or rinse under
a faucet until clean.
(fig. 12) Remember
that the Debris Screen
must be completely
dry before reinstalling
in the vacuum.
8. Replace the Debris Screen on the
HEPA Dust Cup Filter and reinstall
filter assembly in the vacuum. (not
shown)
CAUTION: The suction hole must be
open, free of any obstructions at all
times. Otherwise, the motor will overheat
and could become damaged.
PLEASE NOTE: The white pleated
filter material in the HEPA Dust Cup
Filter will discolor over time -This is
NORMAL and will NOT affect the
performance of the filter. If the HEPA
Dust Cup Filter
is properly
"TapCleaned”
after each use
and suction
does not return
to 100%, then
we suggest that
the HEPA filter
be “TapCleaned”
vigorously until no
more dust can be removed, then
rinsed under the faucet and allowed to
dry for 24 hours before refitting into
the vacuum. (Fig. A) This should be
done once a month or when
suction appears reduced.
Fig. A
Wash once a
month or when
suction
appears
reduced.
.
Warning: Allow 24
hours for drying before
replacing in unit.
Cleaning & Changing the
HEPA Dust Cup Filter cont.
IMPORTANT: This unit is equipped
with a motor protective thermostat. If
for some reason the vacuum cleaner
should overheat, the thermostat will
automatically turn the unit off. Should
this occur:
Push the On/Off button once.
Disconnect the plug from the
power source.
Check the source of overheating
problem. (i.e. clogged hose or
filter)
If clogged hose or filter is found,
unclog the hose and replace the
filters.
Wait at least 45 minutes before
attempting to reuse the vacuum.
After unit has cooled down for
45 minutes, plug in the cleaner
and push the On/Off button. The
vacuum should start again.
If the vacuum still does not start,
contact FANTOM customer
service at 1-800-275-9251.
Motor Thermostat
4. When pulling out the power plug
from the wall outlet, pull the plug
not the power cord.
1. Do not operate the vacuum
cleaner too close to heaters or
radiators.
2. Before inserting the power plug
into the wall outlet, make sure that
your hands are dry.
3. Before you start vacuuming,
make sure to remove large or
sharp objects that might
damage the HEPA Filter.
5. Do not pick up anything that is
burning or smoking such as
cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
6. Do not use without HEPA filter in
place.
7. Do not bend, trample or pull the
hose by force. Do not operate with a
damaged hose.
8. When vacuuming fine dust particles
such as gyproc dust, flour or any
other fine dust, empty the dust cup
and "TAPCLEAN
TM
" the dust cup
filter frequently to avoid over heating
the motor.
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