Minuteman 829 Series Guide

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X829 Series
Dry Only
Revised 12/05
Model: C82915-03Model: C82915-03
Model: C82915-03Model: C82915-03
Model: C82915-03
C82915-05C82915-05
C82915-05C82915-05
C82915-05
C82920-05C82920-05
C82920-05C82920-05
C82920-05

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FOR COMMERCIALFOR COMMERCIAL
FOR COMMERCIALFOR COMMERCIAL
FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLUSE ONL
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ANT SAFETYSAFETY
SAFETYSAFETY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONSINSTRUCTIONS
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
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ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGINSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
o reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
•Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
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To reduce the risk of electric shock - Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
•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 appliance is not working as it should, has been 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 appliance 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 appliance with wet hands.
•Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint,
hair, and anything that may reduce airflow.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
•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 filters in place.
•Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas they may
be present.
•Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.
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INSPECTIONINSPECTION
INSPECTIONINSPECTION
INSPECTION
Carefully unpack and inspect your machine for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly
inspected before shipment, and any damage is the responsibility of the delivery carrier who should
be notified immediately.
ELECTRICALELECTRICAL
ELECTRICALELECTRICAL
ELECTRICAL
This machine is designed to operate on a standard 15 amp. 115 volt, 60 hz, AC circuit. Voltages
below 105 volts AC or above 125 volts AC could cause serious damage to the motor.
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Electric motors can cause explosions when operated near explosive materials or vapors. Do not
operate this machine near flammable materials such as solvents, thinners, fuels, grain dust, etc.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONSGROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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 of electric shock. This appliance is equipped
with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes
and ordinances.
DANGERDANGER
DANGERDANGER
DANGER - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electric shock. Check with a qualified 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 fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified 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 below. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance.
SKETCH ASKETCH A
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USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSUSER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSUSER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
USER MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
All service and repair should be performed by qualified vacuum service representative or electrician.
No user serviceable components are employed in the electrical vacuum lid head assembly. No
lubrication of the motor is required.
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This vacuum may contain potentially hazardous dust depending on its application. Special handling
of contaminated disposable bags and filters is recommended. Disposal must be in compliance with
local EPA regulations.
The use of this machine in conjunction with the pick-up of hazardous materials has not been investigated
by U.L.
CLOTH BAG & HOSECLOTH BAG & HOSE
CLOTH BAG & HOSECLOTH BAG & HOSE
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Cloth bag and hose assembly are user maintenance items and can be replaced when worn out.
Cloth bags can be maintained by blowing dust off of the bag and then laundered. Cloth bags should
be completely dried before re-installing into machine. For optimum performance, empty and clean
filter bag regularly. A clogged and dirty bag restricts the flow of air and results in reduced vacuum.
The hose assembly can be maintained by wiping off with a dampened cloth of mild liquid soap and
water, then allowed to dry.
CORD STORAGECORD STORAGE
CORD STORAGECORD STORAGE
CORD STORAGE
•While not in use storage can be accomplished by winding cord around motor lid assembly. Cord
should be completely unwound from lid assembly during operation.
•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return to service center.
•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•Do not unplug by pulling cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
•Always unplug the machine when removing the motor head off the tank. This equipment should be
stored indoors and not exposed to rain.

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TER CARE INSTRUCTIONS
The Minuteman Filter Vacuum has been specifically designed to clean up fibrous asbestos and lead
dust of all types. Special filters reduce the incidence of airborne dust that would be created by any
other method of cleaning.
•During the removal of hazardous dust, do not sweep, scoop, shovel, or in any manner handle other
than by vacuuming.
•Do not at any time attempt to bypass, remove, substitute, or by any other means change the filters
used in this vacuum. Use only approved Minuteman vacuum filters and filter bags.
•Before attempting to use and before cleaning, be certain that you fully understand
•the instructions given for the setting up or cleaning/changing of filters of this vacuum.
•Since each facility has its own individual and unique cleaning problems, it is suggested that you
use the following guidelines in determining the length of time between filter changes.
•In light cleaning situations (i.e. dust in brake drums and the truing of brake shoes) change filters
once a day unless you have determined by checking that a shorter or longer period of time would
be necessary to meet the 10 to 15 pounds of material.
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TANK/FILANK/FIL
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ANK/FILTER SETTER SET
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Refer to Page 6
1. Take the paper bag that has the cardboard collar attached and open it by gently pulling the folds
apart.
2. You will notice two creases on the top side of the collar; carefully bend the ends down (toward) the
bag.
3. Insert this bag into the tank and push it to the bottom.
4. Locate the cardboard collar around the intake tube and gently work it up past the raised ring that
runs around the tube.
5. Take the paper filter protector bag and insert it into the tank and snap the elastic band around the
rim of the tank. (About 2 inches of the bag should be outside of the tank.)
6. Place the cloth filter bag onto and into the tank.
7. Position the lid on the tank.
8. Snap the lid latches into place.
For proper cleaning of tank and removal/changing of filters, see “Procedure for Removing
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PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING CONTPROCEDURE FOR REMOVING CONT
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING CONTPROCEDURE FOR REMOVING CONT
PROCEDURE FOR REMOVING CONTAMINAAMINA
AMINAAMINA
AMINATED FILTED FIL
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For the benefit of your health, you should always wear a face mask approved for use with asbestos
and/or lead dust any time you are using or cleaning this vacuum. You should also wear gloves.
1. Unplug machine from power source.
2. Carefully and slowly remove lid only (be sure you have not accidentally lifted the cloth filter bag
at the same time). Set the lid/filter assembly aside.
3. Gently tap the inside of the cloth bag to loosen any particles that may be on the opposite
surface. Do this all around the inside surface of the bag.
4. Gently remove the cloth bag and set aside.
5. Carefully undo the elastic band from around the tank, remove filter protector from tank and
place it in a plastic bag marked Hazardous Materials.
6. Using a cloth, dampened with water (not soaking wet), wipe down all of the exposed surfaces
inside of the tank; put the cloth aside, do not discard.
7. Carefully and “very” slowly, push the paper bag down and off of the intake tube, using the
attached cardboard collar. After the collar is removed from the intake tube, take the damp
cloth and wipe off any surfaces that were not previously cleaned; at this time, re-wipe the
entire inside of the tank and dispose of cloth in the plastic bag.
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CAUTION: Hazardous materials must be disposed of properly. Never throw contaminated
debris in your usual trash receptacle. Place debris in a plastic bag or can marked
“HAZARDOUS MATERIALS” and take to a hazardous waste handler.
9. For proper assembly of new filters, see “Tank/Filter Set-Up Procedure”.
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The filter sleeve should be changed, using all of the precautions previously mentioned.
The impaction filter should be changed when any of the following takes place:
1. Anytime there is an indication of a filter tear during normal operation of the unit. This tear
could be in any of the filters used.
a. paper dust containment bag
b. paper bag protector
c. cloth filter bag
These tears would show up during the tank clean-out procedure, or....
2. Every other tank clean-out period.
To change the filter sleeve, do the following before you do Step #3 of the normal clean-out
procedure:
a. Wipe down all of the exposed surfaces on the underside of the removed lid, using the
dampened wiping cloth (see Step #6).

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1. 829123 Lid Assembly Complete 105
2. 805057 Cloth Bag Complete
3. 805038PKG Disposable Paper Filter Protector (12)
4. 390028 Tank Assembly Complete 15 Gallon
390026 Tank Assembly Complete 20 Gallon
5. 760598PKG Disposable Paper Bag (10)

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