Vaniman ABRASIVE-VAC User manual

ABRASIVE-VAC
140 N. Brandon P.O. Box 74, Fallbrook, CA 92028 1-800-VANIMAN (826-4626) www.vaniman.com  [email protected]
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PACKING LIST
1 - Abrasive-Vac unit
1 - Power Cord (1422)
1 - Foot Remote (1443)
1 - Pre-Filter/Accumulator (VMC-A300)
1 - 2½”x 3’ Hose with 1½” Hose End (VMC-1023A &1008)
1 - 2½”x 6’ Hose with 1½” Hose End for Blaster (VMC-1023B)
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the Abrasive-Vac and other parts from the two boxes and check against the packing list.
2. Mount the Accumulator angle bracket on the vacuum unit as shown by using the two screws
provided on the side of the unit. Assemble the Accumulator to the bracket with the circular clamp
provided. Rotate the Accumulator to best route the hose and then tighten the clamp.
3. Assemble the shortest hose with 1-1/2” hose end (VMC-1023A) to the vacuum unit and the other end
to the top of the 3” Accumulator. Gently rotate and push the hose end into the black foam gasket.
Moistening the foam with a small amount of water will help. Connect the other hose (VMC-1023B)
from the side of the Accumulator to the abrasive blaster. For connection to the Sand Storm, use the
light grey hose end. For 2-1/2” hose connection, remove the grey hose end and use the remaining
IMPORTANT SERVICE INFORMATION:
SAVE SHIPPING BOX AND FOAM FOR FUTURE
SERVICE. SHIPPING WITHOUT PROPER FOAM
MAY CAUSE DAMAGE TO UNIT

ABRASIVE-VAC
140 N. Brandon P.O. Box 74, Fallbrook, CA 92028 1-800-VANIMAN (826-4626) www.vaniman.com  [email protected]
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white hose connector.
4. Plug the removable power cord into the socket on the top of the Abrasive-Vac. Plug the other end
into a standard 110 Volt wall socket. Connect the black remote switch tube to the white remote
switch connector on the vacuum unit. Try the unit by turning the switch on or pressing on the
remote switch.
MAINTENANCE
1. Filter Bag Replacement - When a noticeable drop in suction occurs with the vacuum unit, it is
likely time to change the filter bag. CAUTION: Operating the vacuum with a plugged filter bag can
cause permanent damage to the motor. Remove the screw knobs on the front of the vacuum and
remove the front cover plate exposing the filter bag. Remove the filter bag by sliding it off the
inlet tube. The front of the cardboard reinforcement may need to be tilted downward slightly to
remove the bag easily.
Check the inside of the filter bag cavity. If dust is present, it may be that the bag was torn when
installed or the seal around the inlet tube was not correct. Vacuum out any dust before putting in a
new bag. This will save wear-and-tear on the motor.
Install a new filter bag, available from your dealer. First slip the cardboard reinforcement, with
rubber seal, over the inlet tube. Tilt the front of the cardboard downward and slip the back edge
up past the tube end; then rotate upward over the tube end. Then carefully tuck the edges of the
filter bag into the filter bag cavity. Replace the cover plate and gently tighten the screw knobs.
Only gentle pressure need be used to make the gasket seal as the vacuum pressure will draw
the cover tightly.
2. Empty Accumulator Cup - The accumulator has a cup on the bottom held in place with two toggle
latches. The majority of the dust collected will be in this cup. Empty when 1/2 full or EMPTY
THE CUP DAILY! Remove the cup, make sure the vacuum is off. Gently tap the sides of the
Accumulator to shake down dust into the cup. Hold the collection cup with a hand on each side
directly below the toggle latches. With your index fingers, flip the toggles upward and then swing
the wire bales outward. Lower the cup and empty the contents. Replace the cup onto the bottom of
the Accumulator, swing the wire bales over the bottom rim of the Accumulator and snap the toggle
latches down to secure the cup in place.
3. Circuit Protector - The unit is protected by a circuit breaker. Push in to reset.
4. For other maintenance problems or questions consult your dealer or call 1-800-VANIMAN and ask
for SERVICE.
RECOMMENDED USAGE
To evacuate the blasting dust from an abrasive blaster such as aluminum oxide and silica sand.