PacVac 93012B - Vacuum Cleaner TORNADO - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL PacVac 93012B TORNADO

• Do not leave machine unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before changing pads or attempting any maintenance or adjustment. If handle switch lever is activated accidentally, high starting torque will cause machine to move and may cause damage or injury.

• To avoid electrical shock, Use indoors only. Do not use outdoors and do not expose to rain.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If machine is not working properly, if it was dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run machine over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord.

• Do not handle plug or machine with wet hands.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

• Turn off all controls before unplugging.

• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.

• Do not put hands under base - rotating parts could cause injury.

• Always keep hands feet and loose tting clothing away from moving parts to prevent possible injuries.

• Use care to keep electrical supply cable from contacting moving parts, such as oor brushes or pads.

• Risk of explosion: Floor sanding can result in explosive mixture of ne dust and air. Use this machine only in a well-ventilated area, free from any ame or match.

• Do not use machine in areas where ammable and/or explosive vapors or dusts are present.

• To avoid res do not use with a ammable or combustible liquid to clean a oor.

• Make sure voltage and frequency at the wall receptacle correspond with that indicated on nameplate before plugging in machine.

• Use only a 12 Ga. three-wire extension cable, which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-prong receptacles that accept the plug of the machine.

• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

• Do not use without dust bag and/or lters in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS4

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk electric shock. This machine is equipped with a cord having an equipment -grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric

shock. Check with a qualied electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A. Sketch A5

• You must be trained in the operation of this machine before use. Please read this manual carefully and obtain operation instructions from your safety director or your authorized Tornado distributor.

• Always operate this machine with all of the cable removed from the handle. Failure to do so will upset the precision balance of the machine.

• Do not use the Floor Machine for scarifying or sanding.

• Care should be taken to keep cable away from rotating brush.

• Do not attempt to repair warranted machines. All repairs must be done by a qualied and authorized repair center. Non warranted repairs will be billed back to the owner of the unit.

• Do not use any replacement parts except those specied in the parts list. Unauthorized parts could cause the unit to malfunction and will void the warranty. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WARNING INSTRUCTIONS

WILL VOID THE WARRANTY

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Do not operate the vacuum while it is standing on high pile carpet/ It is essential that the exhaust airow not be restricted Do not wash or launder the cloth bag as this will destroy the ltration capacity of the fabric.

WHEN THE MACHINE IS DELIVERED

Check the carton carefully for signs of rough handling. Remove the machine from the carton and look for concealed damage. If the machine is damaged, notify the carrier immediately and request an inspection. Be sure to keep the carton, packing inserts, packing lists, and carrier’s receipt until the inspector has veried your claim.

BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE

Read the manual carefully and completely before attempting to operate the unit. This manual has important information for the use and safe operation of the machine. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. Keep this manual on le and handy. This machine will assure years of satisfactory service if operated and maintained according to recommendations in the manual. If additional information is needed, please contact your local distributor or write to: TORNADO INDUSTRIES 3101 Wichita Ct. Fort Worth, TX 76140 1-800-VACUUMS All information and specications printed in the manual and parts list are current at the time of printing. However, because of Tornado’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make changes at any time without notice. WARRANTY To protect your investment, promptly ll out the required information on the warranty card that comes with the unit and mail it back to Tornado Industries Note: Service repair and warranty work is not normally handled at the factory. WARNING The machine was designed for use on oors as per instructions and recommendations written in this manual. Any deviation from its proper use or purpose and the consequential damage that may occur is the sole responsibility of the end user. GENERAL PRECAUTIONS6 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Please read the following operating instructions carefully. They will help you to get the best performance from this professional quality vacuum cleaner and to maintain it in optimum condition. Follow these simple steps for easy and effective operation of the Backpack vacuum. Open the lid and ensure that the cloth bag is correctly located and the exible ring provides a proper seal when the lid is closed. For optimum performance, ltration and maximum hygiene, it is advisable to use a paper vacuum bag in addition to the standard cloth bag. If a paper vacuum bag is used, simply insert it into the cloth bag, making sure that the cardboard disk is centered on the exible sealing ring. When you replace the lid, the short nozzle in the center of the lid will be forced into the central hole of the cardboard disk of the paper vacuum bag thus providing a tight seal. Make sure the paper vacuum bag is tightly secured over the short nozzle before vacuuming. Lock the lid down with the two latches. Always ensure that the cloth vacuum bag is empty and the paper bag is no more than ½ full before vacuuming. The Backpack vacuum has been tted with a thermal overload switch to protect the motor against damage should the airow be blocked for extended periods. This may occur if the vacuum bag is overfull, the cloth lter bag is clogged or if the vacuum hose or exhaust is blocked. The vacuum motor will stop before it can get too hot. If this happens, empty and thoroughly clean the vacuum bag and HEPA lter or free any blockage and ensure that adequate airow is restored. After the motor has cooled to a safe operating temperature, locate the thermal reset switch on the bottom of the unit and push it back in. There will be a slight audible click. Now the motor will restart.

1. The vacuum hose is tted into the cuff in the lid. It should not be necessary to remove the

hose in normal operation.

2. Place the Backpack vacuum on your back, adjust the shoulder straps until you feel comfortable

and then tighten the waist belt. The Backpack vacuum is designed to ride higher on your back for maximum comfort.

3. Plug the cord into a 110 volt, grounded outlet. Always unwind the cord completely before

vacuuming. It is important to maintain the power cord in good condition. This unit ships with a 50’ 16/3 SJT power cord. Use care when pulling the cord around sharp edges and through doorways. Never operate the Backpack vacuum if the power cord is damaged in any way.

4. Attach the extension wand to the hose and t the oor tool or any of the other vacuuming

accessories on the wand.

5. Turn the vacuum on. The toggle switch is located on the switch box. The switch box is afxed

6. After you nish cleaning, turn off the main power switch and unplug the cord from the wall

outlet. Then starting from the Backpack vacuum, wrap up the cord to store. Be careful not to pull or yank on the vacuum cleaner’s power cord.7

• Turn off the main power switch and unplug unit from wall outlet (Fig. 1).

• Remove vacuum hose from top of unit (Fig 2).

• Release the two latches and lift off lid (Fig. 3).

• Separate lid from paper bag insert and dispose of paper bag (Fig. 4)

• Remove cloth lter bag, clean, dust and replace (Fig. 5).

• Insert new paper bag making sure to align lid nozzle with bag hole and replace latches (Fig. 6)

The Pac-Vac vacuum cleaner is equipped with a HEPA lter and an exhaust lter. These lters capture ne dust particles and protect the motor from dirt. It is important to replace the HEPA lter approximately every six months. Replace the exhaust lter every fourth time the paper vacuum bags changed. To change or clean the exhaust lter

1. Turn off the main power switch and unplug unit from wall outlet (Fig. 1).

2. Detach the exhaust lter holder from the bottom of the unit (Fig. 7)

3. Remove the exhaust lter from the holder (Fig. 8)

4. DO NOT THROW AWAY THE FILTER HOLDER.

5. Remove the exhaust lter from the plastic holder and shake or brush dirt from the lter.

6. Replace the exhaust lter in the plastic holder and place into vacuum.

Fig. 1 Fig. 2 Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Fig. 5 Fig. 6 Fig. 7 Fig. 88 MAINTENANCE Clean the cloth vacuum bag regularly. After emptying the vacuum bag, turn it inside out and shake as much dust out of the fabric as possible. Optimum performance is achieved by using a paper lter bag with the cloth bag. Clean the vacuum bag and HEPA lter or free any blockage and ensure that adequate airow is restored. Use only approved Tornado paper lter bags. Check the power cord for damage and replace if damaged. Always unwind the cord completely. Ensure the vacuum hose, the extension wand and the vacuuming accessories are not blocked. Ensure that the electrical outlet and the plug are securely connected. Incorrect connections may cause sparking and damage to the cable socket. Have your unit serviced by an authorized repair service center if you suspect any potential problems. Ensure that the exible vacuum bag ring provides a proper seal before vacuuming. Recommended replacement parts: Pac-Vac™ Aircomfort Vacuum Cleaner C352-2500 Paper Bag (10 pack) 90312 B352-7800 Paper Bag (10 pack) 90314 B352-2400 Motor Exhaust Micro Filter B352-2401 HEPA Filter C352-1400 Shake Out Bag 90312 C352-1500 Shake Out Bag 90314 C352-2800 Switch Harness B352-6800 Strain Relief Complete B352-3200 Power Harness D113-3400 Motor X9714 Power Cord

CHANGING HEPA FILTER ASSEMBLY

To change the HEPA lter:

1. Unplug the unit. Remove the lid, paper bag and cloth bag to expose the HEPA lter.

2. Remove the lter cap on the top of the HEPA lter (Fig. 9)

3. Remove the HEPA lter from the dust compartment

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