Host Freestyle extractorVAC E8 Guide

Freestyle®extractorVAC®Safety & Maintenance Instructions
Safety Instructions
When using electrical equipment, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:
Warning—to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
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Machine Assembly
Handle Assembly
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Attaching the Vacuum Pod to the Handle
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

 


Breaking in New Brushes



  

Grounding Instructions

         
          




     
           
           

            


 
         
            
  

         

 

             
 
 

GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES
(A)
GROUNDING PIN
(B) (C)
METAL
SCREW
ADAPTER
TAB FOR
GROUNDING
SCREW
Handle release knob
Handle socket Handle locking knob
Lifting handle
Operating handle
Cord clip
Filter housing
Switch control panel
Vacuum pod
Filter housing latch
Yellow base power cord
Vacuum hose
Handle release knob
Handle socket
Lifting handle
Black vacuum pod
power cord
Gear case cover
Motor vents
Hood
Pigtail twist lock
for power cord
Velcro®skirt
Handle bracket for
vacuum pod
Lock release pin
Brush guard/end cover
Bagless hopper
Spring lock button for
brush guard/end cover

Machine Assembly, cont’d.
Removing the Handle From the Freestyle
 
 
 
 


 

 

 
Machine Maintenance



Emptying the Bagless Hopper




   

   
 











  

Cleaning Primary & Secondary Filters
When the Filter Light Comes On
 
 
 


 








 





 
 








  
 
     
Using/Cleaning the 3-Piece Fine Particle Filter
or HEPA-type Filter
 



3-Piece Fine Particle Filter











HEPA-type Filter

  


 
 


 





 
  
Push hopper firmly into hopper
guides to insure a snug seal.
Match the rectangular notch on
the lower primary filter (burnt
orange) with the filter housing.
The upper secondary filter
(black) fits on the primary filter.
Unlatch the filter housing
Insert the HEPA-type filter
in the lid with the small tab
facing you.

Machine Maintenance, cont’d.
Replacing Belts










 




Cleaning the Motor Vents








Cleaning & Rotating Brushes
  

Cleaning the Interior of the Freestyle
 









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
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Troubleshooting
Loss of Suction Power
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  
If Freestyle Does Not Run
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 
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  
    
    

Large pulley flange
& screws for flange
Small pulley cap
& screw for cap
Vacuum the motor vents with the
vacuum hose.
Remove any HOST and buildup
from the vacuum shoe.
Remove the separator assembly
to clean the vacuum cone.
HOST, Freestyle, extractorVAC and PREP are registered trademarks of Racine Industries, Inc., Racine, Wisconsin USA.
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HOST, Freestyle, extractorVAC and PREP are registered trademarks of Racine International, LLC. Racine, Wisconsin USA.
Racine International, LLC.