Mastercraft P4815daf, P4810daf, P41515daf, P41515waf, P41510waf Owner's Manual

SAFETY &

OPERA TION

INSTRUCTIONS

HAZARDOUS WASTE

DRY & WET/DRY

VACUUMS

This unit is intended for commercial use.

This vacuum has been specifically designed
to clean up hazardous dust. Special filters
reduce the incidence of airborne dust that
would be created by other methods of
cleaning.

During removal of hazardous dust, DO
NOT sweep, scoop, shovel or in any man­ner handle other than by vacuuming.

DO NOT at any time attempt to remove,
substitute, bypass or by any other means
change the filters in the vacuum.

Use only manufacturer’s approved vacuum
filters and filters bags.

Before attempting to use or before clean­ing, be sure that you fully understand the
instructions for setting up or
cleaning/changing of filters in this HEPA
vacuum.

Any health hazards associated with use of
this unit in conjunction with the pickup of
hazardous material has not been investi­gated by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc.

DO NOT use this vacuum until all safety
instructions and procedures have been
read. Improper use could cause damage to
the unit of the special filters employed.

Special filters are required in this haz­ardous waste vacuum.

HEPA Filter

Certified absolute filter rated with a mini­mum efficiency of 99.97% at 0.3 microns.

2-Ply Disposable Paper Filter Bag

Contains the bulk of all debris and protects
the remaining filters from excess dirt (for
dry pickup only).

2-Ply Disposable Intermediate Filter

Made of very fine non-woven material that
extends the life of the expensive high-effi­ciency particulate air (HEPA) filter.

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PN 384038 - HEPA Vacuum Manual - Printed in USA 02/08/05

STEEL TANK VACUUM
DRY OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION:

To insure a snug fit, make sure the area around the lid and top edge of vinyl sealing gasket

is free of dirt and other foreign matter.

Unpacking the HEPA Vacuum

1) Open carton and lift out the vacuum.

Unsnap hold-down clamps, remove
motor head, HEPA filter w/2-ply inter­mediate filter. Carefully set aside.

2) Remove 2-ply intermediate filter, 2-ply
disposable paper filter bags, 6 mil
(OSHA Approved) poly bags, hose and
attachments from inside vacuum tank.

HEPA Filter Assembly Installation

1) Arrange a 6 mil poly bag in bottom of

the tank as shown in the illustration.

2) Install a 2-ply disposable paper filter
bag onto the inlet fitting by holding on to

the free ends of cardboard attached to
paper bag and pull it forward over the
inlet fitting so that the cardboard is as
close to the tank's wall as possible.

3) Place the 2-ply intermediate filter in
position on top of tank and fold edge
over the outside of tank, overlapping it
approximately one inch.

Note: On a new HEPA Vacuum the 2-ply
intermediate filter is already installed on
the HEPA filter.

4) Insert HEPA filter, being careful not to
move the 2-ply intermediate filter. The
HEPA filter's sealing gasket must sit
evenly on the tank's rim so that an air
tight seal will be obtained.

STEEL TANK VACUUM
WET OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS

5) Replace motor head assembly on top
of the HEPA filter so it is seated on top
of the vacuum tank and re-snap holdown
clamps.

In order to use this vacuum for wet pick­up you must install the wet pickup con­version kit. This kit is shipped with the
vacuum if it was order for wet and dry
operation. Otherwise you must order the
Wet HEPA Conversion Kit for wet pickup.

Wet HEPA Conversion Adaptor
Installation:

1) Carefully remove motor head, HEPA

filter, 2-ply intermediate filter, and set
aside.

2) Remove 6 mil poly bag and dispos­able paper bag if they are in the tank.

Never operate this vacuum cleaner without a primary HEPA filter.

The 2-ply disposable paper filter bag (for dry operation) or wet pickup adaptor (for wet operation) and

NEVER, NEVER without a 2-ply intermediate filter in position. Motor damage, loss of operating efficiency

and circulation of hazardous material into the work area will take place.

Follow instruction on page 4 for remov­ing a loaded disposable paper filter bag.

3) Set the wet pickup adaptor on the
tank's rim.

4) Set the HEPA adaptor on top of the
wet pickup adaptor and snap down hold­down clamps.

5) Follow Installation Instructions for
HEPA Filter Assembly above - No's 3, 4,
and 5.

To order a Wet HEPA Conversion Kit,
use Part No 399205 for 14" vacuum
and Part No 394505 for 16" vacuum.

CAUTION:

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The kit includes a HEPA adaptor, wet
pickup adaptor and squeegee tool.