
TECHNICAL BULLETIN TB-4013
Blow Vac
Vacuum
Operation and
Maintenance
35840 35841
Figure 1: Menda® Blow Vac
Description
The MENDA Blow Vac is a compact, dual function unit
which is totally made up of ESD Safe housing parts
and accessories. It is designed for precise removal and
collection of dry dust particles and debris from
equipment that is sensitive to electrostatic discharge
(ESD). Dissipative thermoplastic rubber stretch hose
with a steel conductive spring wire to remove electrostatic
charges via the dissipative housing and ground wire
plugged into a three-wire AC electrical outlet.
The Blow Vac can also be converted in seconds into a
powerful blower for dust removal in areas otherwise not
accessible. You simply need to attach the optional two
part blow assembly attachment, MENDA Part Number
35836.
The Blow Vac has been specially made with a
dissipative housing and attachments/accessories. All
are groundable per S20.20 <1 x 109 Static Dissipative.
Inspection
Remove the Blow Vac from the shipping carton and
inspect for damage.
Items included with 120V model 35840 & 35841
• 1 Dissipative stretch hose –Extends over 4' or
130cm
• 1 Soft Dissipative Rubber Nozzle
• 1 Hard Dissipative Crevice Nozzle
• 1 Low Charging Carrying Strap
• 1 Detachable 13 Amp 8' Power Cord
• 5 Stage filtration system installed (Includes 35838
Micro-motor filter with 35339 filter bag)
Items included with 230V model 35842 & 35843
• 1 Dissipative stretch hose –Extends over 4' or
130cm
• 1 Soft Dissipative Rubber Nozzle
• 1 Hard Dissipative Crevice Nozzle
• 1 Low Charging Carrying Strap
• 5 Stage filtration system installed (Includes 35838
Micro-motor filter with 35339 filter bag)
Optional Accessories
•35834 Replacement Dissipative Stretch Hose
• 35835 Mini Attachment Set
• 35836 Two-Part Blow Assembly Attachment
• 35837 Replacement HEPA Micro-motor filter
• 35838 Replacement Micro-motor filter
• 35839 Replacement Filter bags, Set of 10
Operation
1. Slide one end of the dissipative stretch hose into
suction opening Airflow inlet (vacuum) or Airflow
Outlet (blower).
2. Press the desired nozzle onto the hose end.
3. Install any of the other appropriate attachments to
the other end of the hose. The Two Part Blow
Assembly attachment (35836) is recommended for
use if the Blow Vac will be used to blow debris.
4. Place the rocker switch in off position. For the
adjustable a i r f lo w u n it f u r t h er p l a ce t h e
k n ob electronic control onto the Medium power
setting.
5. Plug appliance coupling end of the power cord into
rear power inlet Blow Vac. Plug the 3-pin/blade
power plug into an electrical outlet that is properly
grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances. Start Blow Vac by pressing the power
switch to “ON” position.
Figure 2: Connecting the hose to the airflow outlet.
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