10
LITTLE
WONDER
HPV VAC
SET-UP INSTRUCTIONS
UNPACKING THE UNIT
1. Remove Collector assembly, Nozzle assembly, and
debris bag from the top section of the package.
2. Remove cardboard insert.
3. Cut away short side of the box and fold down.
4. Roll HPV base unit out of the box.
ASSEMBLY (See Figures on page 11)
1. Attach the collector assembly to the base unit:
•Bolt the collector assembly to the frame with 4 sets
of bolts, nuts, and 3 washers. Attach rope guide
with upper right bolt.
•Slide the rectangular end of the collector over
the housing and mount the ange with 2 sets of
washers and nuts.
2. Attach the throttle cable bracket to the handle with a
1/4-20 thread rolling screw A. Tighten until snug, but
do not overtighten. Intall throttle cable assembly to
handle with 1/4-20x2 bolt, 2 washers, and 1/4 nylon
locknut.
•Secure throttle cable to handle with cable ties in 2
places.
3. Install the band clamp into the debris bag (wear
gloves when handling band clamp):
•Slide the bracket end of the band clamp through the
left side opening of the sleeve on the debris bag
until it emerges from the right side.
•Feed the tail end of the band (on the clasp side)
behind the bracket in the sleeve.
•Pinch the wire form on the clasp together and
connect it through 2 holes in the adjustment bracket
such that it will close tightly over the collector.
4. Connect the debris bag by placing it over the bottom
lip of the collector and closing the clasp to secure the
bag. Adjust the clasp wire form to the appropriate hole
position on the bracket to insure a tight t. If the bag
will not t tight within the range of the 3 adjustment
holes, insert the bag seal strap:
•Unhook the wire form from the bracket.
•Pull the tail end of the band back out from behind
the bracket.
•Feed one end of the seal strap behind the metal
band and through the channel to the other side.
•Tuck the other end of the seal strap behind the
bracket (overlapping the lead end of the seal strap).
•Feed the tail end of the band clamp behind the
bracket (overlap the seal strap).
•Connect the wire form to the appropriate holes in the
bracket and secure the debris bag to the collector.
5. Attach nozzle assembly to base unit:
•Attach one end of the hose to the nozzle assembly
with the bridge clamp Assembly.
•Slide the other end of the hose over the edge of the
inlet on the front plate.
•Hook one side of the nozzle bracket over the front
axle.
•Bend the other end of the nozzle bracket inward to
hook it over the axle and engage the pins on the
wheel bracket with the slots on the nozzle bracket.
•Secure the hose to front plate inlet with the bridge
clamp.
•Attach the nozzle cable end tting through the hole
in the nozzle bracket.
6. To remove nozzle assembly (for purposes of storage,
or clearing blockages):
•Turn engine off and disconnect spark plug.
•Loosen hose clamp on the front plate with athead
screwdriver or 5/16 wrench.
•Slide hose off of front plate inlet.
•Bend one side of nozzle bracket inward and twist
the assembly to remove the hook from the axle.
•Twist back and lift to remove the other side of
nozzle bracket from the axle.
LIFTING LUG
The Little Wonder HPV Vac includes a convenient lifting
lug A on top of the fan housing that can be used to lift
the unit. This lug can only hold up to a total of 250 lbs
(115 kg).