Minuteman X839 Asbestos Series Parts list manual

Parts and Instruction Manual
X839 Asbestos Series
Wet/Dry Vacuum

Parts
and Instruction Manual
This manual is furnished with each new MINUTEMAN X839 Asbestos Vacuum. This provides the
necessary operating and preventive maintenance instructions. Operators must read and understand this
manual before operating or servicing this machine.
This machine was designed to give you excellent performance and efficiency. For best results and
minimal cost, please follow the general guidelines below:
· Operate the machine with reasonable care.
· Follow the manufacturers suggested maintenance instructions as provided in this booklet.
· Use original Minuteman supplied parts.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model X839
Polyethylene
Wet/Dry
Model No.
C83985-16
C83985-15
C83905-16
C83905-15
C83930-16
C83930-15
C83985-21
C83985-20
C83905-21
C83905-20
C83930-21
C83930-20
Voltage
115
230
115
230
115
230
115
230
115
230
115
230
Tank Size
15 gal (57 ltr)
15 gal (57 ltr)
15 gal (57 ltr)
15 gal (57 ltr)
15 gal (57 ltr)
15 gal (57 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
Air Flow
95 CFM (2.69 m³/min)
95 CFM (2.69 m³/min)
115 CFM (3.26 m³/min)
115 CFM (3.26 m³/min)
100 CFM (2.83 m³/min)
100 CFM (2.83 m³/min)
95 CFM (2.69 m³/min)
95 CFM (2.69 m³/min)
115 CFM (3.26 m³/min)
115 CFM (3.26 m³/min)
100 CFM (2.83 m³/min)
100 CFM (2.83 m³/min)
Waterlift
85” (2159mm)
85” (2159mm)
105” (2667mm)
105” (2667mm)
130” (3302mm)
130” (3302mm)
85” (2159mm)
85” (2159mm)
105” (2667mm)
105” (2667mm)
130” (3302mm)
130” (3302mm)

Parts
and Instruction Manual
Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 1
Inspection............................................................................................................................................ 2
Electrical - 115 Volt ............................................................................................................................. 2
Electrical - 240 Volt............................................................................................................................. 2
Grounding Instructions...................................................................................................................... 2
User Maintenance Instructions ......................................................................................................... 3
Cloth Bag & Hose Assembly.............................................................................................................. 3
Cord Storage....................................................................................................................................... 3
Tank/Filter Set-Up Procedure ............................................................................................................ 4
Procedures for Removing Contaminated Filters / Cleaning of Contaminated Tank ..................... 4
Poly Tank with 1:1 Adapter ................................................................................................................ 6
WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 800012 & 805037 PLASTIC BAGS............................................... 7
Exploded Views .................................................................................................................................. 8
Lid Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 8
Lid Assembly BOM.......................................................................................................................... 9
Bag Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 10
Adapter Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 11
Tank Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 12
Optional Industrial Tools and Accessories .................................................................................... 13
Hose Assemblies........................................................................................................................... 14
Minuteman International Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty........................................ 15

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FOR COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNING- To 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.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrical 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 air flow.
• 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 dustbag 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 where they may be present.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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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.
Electrical - 115 Volt
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.
Electrical - 240 Volt
This machine is designed to operate on a standard 16 amp. type L fused 230 volt, 50 hz,
AC circuit. Voltages below 200 voltsAC or above 250 volts AC could cause serious damage to
the motor. I.E.C. Class I.
WARNING
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 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.
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.

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User Maintenance Instructions
All service and repair should be performed by a 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.
Cloth Bag & Hose Assembly
Cloth bag and hose assy. 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 dryed 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 Assy. can be maintained by wiping off with a
dampened cloth of mild liquid soap and water, then allowed to dry.
Cord Storage
While not in use storage can be accomplished by winding cord around motor lid assy.
Cord should be completely unwound from Lid Assy. 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 head off the tank. This equipment
should be stored indoors and not exposed to rain.

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Tank/Filter Set-Up Procedure
Refer to “Poly Tank with 1:1 Adapter”
1. When using the poly adapter for dry pick-up follow the described procedures below for
poly 6 mil. bag installation.
A. Insert poly bag into tank assembly draping all excess bag height over the edge
of tank. Fully open bag inside tank to ensure that the bag is not bunched up and
fully extended to the bottom of tank.
B. Depending on the weight of the dry material being recovered, it may be necessary
to slit the poly bag 2" horizontally approximately 2" down from the top of the tank.
This will stop the poly bag from closing in on the bottom on the poly adapter. After
filling the bag tie off bag below slit and remove from tank.
2. Install poly 1:1 adapter (4) on top of tank assy. (6) as shown and snap tank latches.
3. Install filter protector (3) over cloth filter (2) and place in poly 1:1 adapter (4).
4. Position vacuum motor lid assy. (1) on top of poly 1:1 adapter and snap lid latches
in place.
5. For proper cleaning of tank and removal/changing of filters, see procedure for
removing contaminated filters and for cleaning of contaminated tank. (Page 5)
Procedures for Removing Contaminated
Filters and for Cleaning of
Contaminated Tank
For the benefit of your health, you should always wear a face mask approved for use with
asbestos any time you are using or cleaning this vacuum cleaner. 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. Remove filter protector from poly 1:1 and place in plastic bag marked “Hazardous
Materials.”
6. Using a wiping cloth, dampened with water (not soaking wet), wipe down all of the
exposed surfaces inside of the 1:1 poly; put the cloth aside - do not discard.
7. Remove poly 1:1 adapter and wipe down bottom side of poly adapter.
8. Tie off poly bag inside tank and remove. Wipe down inside of tank and dispose
of cloth.

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CHANGING THE PREFILTER SLEEVE
The prefilter sleeve should be changed, using all of the precautions previously mentioned. The
prefilter sleeve 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. cloth filter bag
c. paper bag protector
These tears would show up during the tank clean-out procedure, or....
2. Every other tank clean-out period.
To change the prefilter sleeve, do the following:
a. Wipe down all of the exposed surfaces on the underside of the removed lid, using
the dampened wiping cloth.
b. Remove the prefilter sleeve from the high efficiency filter. Be careful to not damage
or puncture the media used in the final filter. Do not attempt to clean the prefilter
sleeve in any way; dispose of by placing it into the tank you are now in the process
of cleaning. DO NOT USE ANYTOOLS TO REMOVE THE PREFILTER SLEEVE.
c. Before proceeding any further in cleaning the tank, first place a new prefilter sleeve
onto the HEPA / ULPA filter.

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Poly Tank with 1:1 Adapter
1. Motor Lid Assembly
2. Cloth Filter with Frame
3. Filter Protector
4. 1:1 Poly Adapter
5. Plastic Liner for Top Fill Dry Pickup
6. 15/20 Gallon Poly Tank

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WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
800012 & 805037 PLASTIC BAGS
TO PREVENT OVERHEATING AND DAMAGE TO THE MACHINE PLEASE FOLLOW THE
INSTRUCTIONS BELOW!
After placing the plastic recovery bag inside the tank, use a sharp knife to cut a 1” slit in the bag
at the top edge of the tank, on the side opposite the vacuum intake. This will allow the vacuum
pressure to equalize on both sides of the bag and prevent it from collapsing when the vacuum
motor is turned on. Failure to follow this instruction may cause overheating or more serious
damage and may void the warranty on this machine!
PLEASE DO NOT DISCARD THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
KEEP THIS SHEET WITH THE BAG PACKAGE!