Replacing the Sealed Bag
Instructions for ducted vacuums VacuMaid P73 & SR39.
Sealed bag units incorporate a tough, synthetic, multi-layered bag for superior filtration. These bags are inexpensive and easy to throw away making vacuum maintenance easy. The mass of dirt and debris picked up by your central vacuum system is deposited in the filter bag inside the dirt canister. To remove this accumulation, follow these simple steps:
1. Remove the lid by lifting straight up. There are no hinges or clamps. (photo 1)
2. Remove the bag by sliding the rubber gasket that surrounds the hole in the paper bag, off the plastic inlet stem that protrudes through the side of the canister. (photo 2)
3. Once the bag is off of the inlet stem, lift the bag from the dirt canister and place in the rubbish bin. (Some bags have a seal. You remove the backing from the tab and cover the hole with the flap. (photo 3)
4. Take a new bag and extend it fully, place it in the canister, and slide the rubber gasket onto the inlet stem until the rubber gasket drops into place in the ridge that is around the inlet stem. (photo 4)
5. Carefully replace the lid onto the dirt canister to ensure that it seals properly or it could cause a vacuum leak and reduce the cleaning efficiency of your system.
NOTE: If not sucking correctly after replacing the bag, lift the plate located under the bag and clean the small screen.
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How often should I check to empty the paper bag?
The filter bag should be changed when it is half filled with dirt or anytime there is a noticeable reduction of air flow at the cleaning tool. Initially, the dirt canister should be checked monthly until some idea can be obtained as to how long it takes to half fill the canister under your normal cleaning routine. All vacuum systems will function more effectively if it is emptied frequently. Don’t allow your bag to become more than 3/4 full before emptying.
Note: The bag will fill more rapidly if NEW carpets are being cleaned. This is because of the large quantity of loose fibres in the carpet from the manufacturing process. It may take several months before all of these loose fibres are removed.
