Disposable Bag Maintenance
BAG REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT
For Disposable Bag Models: DB3000, DB5000, DB7000, DB8000 & DB9000
The dirt canister is the removable lower portion of the power unit. Follow These Steps
Make sure the power unit is OFF.
1. Unlatch and remove the dirt canister. Latches are located on opposite sides of the power unit.
2. Remove the used bag by rotating the cardboard header and pulling down from the plastic bag adapter.
3. Pull off reorder information and seal the bag opening with adhesive flap. Discard used bag.
4. Install new bag by folding over the flap, exposing the hole in cardboard header. Do not remove reorder information from flap until ready for disposal. Align the slots in the cardboard header with the tabs on the plastic bag adapter. Push the cardboard header firmly onto the adapter and rotate 45° to ensure that the slots are no longer aligned with the tabs.
5. Raise the dirt canister to the base of the power unit and engage the latches. Be certain the dirt canister is seated properly to the gasket on the body of the power unit.
True Cyclonic Maintenance
EMPTYING THE DIRT CANISTER & CLEANING THE GUARD SCREEN
For True Cyclonic Models: 260, 466Q, 566Q, 760 & Max Air
The dirt canister is the removable lower portion of the power unit. The canister needs to be removed and emptied when it is 2/3 full.
The motor guard screen should be cleaned each time you empty the dirt canister. The motor guard screen is located directly above the dirt canister inside the power unit. The guard screen is NOT removable. It is designed to prevent lightweight fibers from entering the motor impeller blades. A buildup of material on the guard screen may result in a loss of vacuum.
Follow These Steps
Make sure the power unit is OFF.
1.Unlatch and remove the dirt canister. Latches are located on opposite sides of the power unit.
2.Remove the dirt canister. Hold or place the canister under the power unit to catch the debris removed from the guard screen.
3. Using a long handled brush, such as a clean toilet brush, insert the brush through the bottom of the dirt cone reaching to the guard screen. Gently sweep the screen to remove the debris.
4. Dispose of the dirt and debris captured in the dirt canister.
5. Raise the dirt canister to the proper location under the power unit and engage the latches. Be certain the dirt canister is seated properly to the gasket on the body of the power unit.