Dustless PIT HAWG D0015 User manual

OWNERS MANUAL
Model d0015
The Original
Barbecue & Patio
Ash Vacuum
TM

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECRITE
IMPORTANTE PARA SU SEGURIDAD
SAVe THeSe INSTRUCTIoNS CoNSeRVeR CeS INSTRUCTIoNS GUARdAR eSTA INSTRUCTIoNeS
NOTE: The reading and understanding of the Owner’s Manual is imperative prior to operating this machine.
If you or your operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate
this machine. Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el inglés, el contendio completo de este manual será
explicado antes de intentar operacion de esta máquina.
Read the Owner’s Manual completely before attempting to operate this unit. Failure to follow the warnings
and instructions may result in burns, re, electric shock, or personal injury:
WORK AREA SAFETY
•Donotoperatevacuuminexplosive
atmospheres.Sparksfromstaticelectricityorthe
motorsmayignitedustorfumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
•Connecttoaproperlygroundedoutlet.
Seegroundinginstructions.
•Alwaysunplugunitwhennotinuseandbefore
servicing.
•Electricalpartsofthisvacuummayonlybe
workedonbyaskilledelectricianandinaccord-
ancewiththeelectricalengineeringregulations.
•Donothandleplugoroperatevacuumwith
wethands.
•Donotstoreoutdoorsoruseonwetsurfaces.
PERSONAL SAFETY
•Donotallowtobeusedasatoy.Closeattention
isnecessarywhenusedbyornearchildren.
•Donotchangelters,cleantheunit,orempty
thetankuntiltheplughasbeendisconnected
fromtheelectricaloutlet.
•Keephair,looseclothing,ngersandallparts
ofbodyawayfromopeningsandmovingparts.
Thereisariskofinjurythroughgettingstuckor
beingdrawnintomovingmachinery.
TOOL USE AND CARE
•Alwayschecktheltersbeforeeachuse.
Donotusewithoutltersinplace.
•Donotusewithdamagedcordorplug.
•Donotuseifvacuumisnotworkingasitshould.
•Donotexposeyourvacuumtoexcessiveheat
asdamagetoyourvacuummayoccurandthe
warrantywillbenullandvoid.
•Donotpullorcarrybythecord,usecordas
handle,closeadooroncord,orpullcordaround
sharpedgesorcorners.Donotrunvacuumover
cord.Keepcordsawayfromheatedsurfaces.
•Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,
grasptheplug,notthecord.
•Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging.
•Sparepartsmustalwayscomplywiththe
technicalrequirementsandthespecicationsof
themanufacturer.Thisisalwaysguaranteedwith
originalsparepartsfromthemanufacturer.
•Intheeventofoperationalmalfunctionsthe
vacuummustbeshutdownimmediately.The
malfunctionmustberectiedbeforestartingthe
vacuumagain!

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECRITE
IMPORTANTE PARA SU SEGURIDAD
SERVICE
•Adjustments,servicing,andinspectionworkand
inspectionintervalsspeciedintheOperating
Instructions,aswellasanyinformationonthe
replacementonpartsandsystemsofthevacuum
mustbeundertakenandcompliedwith.
•Theseactivitiescanonlybeundertakenby
qualiedpersonnel.
•Makesurethatelectricalcomponentsusedfor
replacementpurposecomplywiththeoriginal
partsandarecorrectlyadjustedifnecessary.
•Beforeperforminganymaintenance,placethe
vacuuminthesafetyoffpositionwhichisthe
positionofthevacuumwhenitcannotgenerate
anyhazard.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•Donotallowthisunittobeusedforanything
otherthanashremoval.
•Donotstorethisunitimmediatelyafterash
removal,inanyenclosedorconnedarea.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•Donotvacuumburning/livematerial
i.e.PELLETS
•Donotusetopickupammableorcombustible
liquids,suchasgasoline.
•Useofaccessoriesnotrecommendedbythe
manufacturermaycausere,electricalshock,
orinjury.
•Donotuseonwetsurfaces.Donotleave
appliancewhenplugged.Unplugfromoutlet
whennotinuse,withdamagedcordorplug,if
applianceisnotworkingasitshould,hasbeen
dropped,damaged,leftoutdoorsordropped
intowater.
•WARNING—Firehazard—Intendedfor
vacuumingcoldtowarmashesonly.General
householdorshop-vaccumusecouldincrease
reriskbyinductionofcombustiblesintounit
priortovacuumingashes.Consultoperating
manualbeforeuse.
SAVe THeSe INSTRUCTIoNS CoNSeRVeR CeS INSTRUCTIoNS GUARdAR eSTA INSTRUCTIoNeS
DOUBLE-INSULATED INSTRUCTIONS:
WARNING – to reduce the risk of electrical shock, this vacuum cleaner has a polarized
plug (one blade is wider than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one
way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit,
contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not change plug in any way.
If the opening that sucks in the air or the suction pipe are blocked, you should switch
off the vacuum cleaner at once. First clear the blocked substance before you attempt to
start the vacuum cleaner again.
Special NOTE: The vacuum’s motors are equipped with thermal “overheat” protection.
If the motors run too hot then they will shut down. You must wait for motor to cool in
order to re-start vacuum. Cleaning the filter will help prevent a repeat of this condition.

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SETUP
1.Unlatchandremovethelid.
2.RemovetheouterPre-lterthat’srestingontherimofthecanister.
3.Removeanddiscardtheroundwirecageinthebottomofthecanister.Itisjustasupportthatispartof
thepackaging.PuttheouterPre-lterbackinplace,restingontherimofthecanister.
4.TheroundcartridgeHEPAltershouldbemountedtotheundersideoflid/motorhousing.
5.Putthelidbackonthecanisterandsecurethethreelatches.
6.AttachthehosetotheportontheFRONTofthecanister.ThereisaportontheTOPofthelid,thiscanbe
usedifthepre-lterisnotinplace.Keepthecaponthetopportinplaceatalltimes.
7.Attachthe9inchaluminiumnozzleoraluminumcrevicetooltothehose.Usetherockerswitchonthe
topofthelidtoturnitoffandon.
Beforeeachuse:
1.Checkthatltersareinplaceandnoholesarepresent.
2.AttachhoseinportonFRONTofcanister.TheportattheTOPofthelidcanbeusedifthepre-lterisnot
inplace.
Seasonally:Replacelters
HOW TO USE
If you feel warmth emitting from your fireplace or stove, you can still use your Dustless
Pit HAWG, but first search for glowing embers by stirring the ash pile. If you see glow-
ing embers, break them up so they burn out and cool off faster. Check back again later,
and use your Ash Vacuum when you’re confident the burning embers have expired.
There is a difference between “warm” ash and “glowing hot embers.” The Dust-
less Pit HAWG is not designed for “glowing hot embers.” While the outer pre-fil-
ter is non-flammable, a red hot ember is still capable of charring it and mitigating
its performance (Replacement filters are reasonably priced and readily available.).
The size of the ember is a contributing factor. Small “sparks” and “fireflies” are
typically not a problem because they burn out quickly. Larger embers have more
unburned fuel and can burn longer, with a greater likelihood of causing filter dam-
age. It’s always a good idea, before vacuuming, to poke around the pile of ash to
check for glowing embers and break up the pieces so they are small enough to
fit through the vacuum hose.

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TIPS & TECHNIQUES
The 9” aluminium nozzle has a wide 1 1/2” mouth to pick up larger pieces of debris,
but large chunks may get stuck in the hose. It is best to break up large chunks before
vacuuming.
The aluminum crevice tool features a crimped inlet and is better for picking up fine ash
particles. Larger pieces may cluster around the tip of the nozzle if the proper technique
is not used. Here’s what you can do:
1.Breakuplargechunksbeforevacuuming.
2.Iflargepiecesclusteratthetipofthenozzle,
tapitontherebricktodislodgethepieces.
DoNOTuseyourngers-itmaybehot!
3.Focusonthesmallstuff.Holdthemouthof
thenozzleagainsttherebricksothereis
onlyasliverofanopeningtoallowonlythe
smallashparticlestobepickedup.
Start at the front and advance into the pile, working in a circular motion. When done,
the large chunks can be left to burn during the next fire, or easily scooped out, without
creating a cloud of ash.
Hold the nozzle tip against the rebrick at an angle that
creates a NARROW opening that blocks large chunks, but
allows ash pickup from the bottom of the pile.
How to avoid
large chunks:
Narrow
Opening
FILTER REPLACEMENT
Replace the outer Pre-filter when-
ever it gets charred or damaged (has
a hole in it), or whenever repeated
cleaning of it does not improve
suction/performance. We suggest
keeping a spare Pre-filter on hand for
convenience.
The HEPA cartridge filter is secured
to the underside of the motor hous-
ing with a tight-fitting rubber gasket.
Pull and twist firmly to remove and
replace.
Replace the HEPA cartridge filter if
it ever gets damaged and/or when
forced air cleaning does not improve
suction/performance. When new,
the filter material is bright white. As
the material gets darker, and forced
air cleaning fails to lighten the color
significantly, it’s an indicator that the
filter may need to be replaced.
FILTER CLEANING
The quickest and easiest way to clean the
outer Pre-filter is to simply “pop” the but-
ton on the top of the lid 3-to-5 times, this
should be done while turned on then again
when the unit is turned off. Make sure this
is quick firm pops. Simply pushing the but-
ton slow will not work as efficiently. This
dislodges ash particles that may have caked
on the outside of the Pre-filter. For a more
thorough cleaning of the Pre-filter, you can
use forced air to clean it, suck the ash off
with your DUSTLESS Wet Dry Vac or bang
it against something outdoors. You may also
hand (not machine) wash the Pre-filter in
cold water. Always allow the Pre-filter to dry
thoroughly for at least 24 hours before put-
ting it back into the vacuum, and using it.
You may also use forced air (not water) to
clean the HEPA cartridge filter. The triple
layer Pre-filter will capture 99% of the ash,
greatly extending the life of your HEPA filter.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Outer
Pre-lter
HEPA Filter
5’ Metal Hose
9” Aluminium
Nozzle
ACCESSORIES & PARTS
Question Answer
How do I avoid clogging
the nozzle?
Crush and break up large pieces before vacuuming,
and/or use the “Tips & Techniques” described on
the previous page.
Why is ash escaping? Check filter for holes, and if necessary replace.
Why is the hose hot? Cleaning TOO WARM of ash. NEVER use gloves to
compensate for a HOT hose.
Why is suction decreasing? It’s time to clean or replace the filter(s).
See filter cleaning instructions.
Why is there a port on
the top?
This is for when you are not using the pre-filter.
We suggest to use the pre-filter at all times.
Wire
Brush Accessory
Adaptor

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The Original Barbecue & Patio Ash Vacuum
TM