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Chapter 5, Operating Instructions: Vacuum System Operation
11. When using the pressure washer to aid in vacuuming,
turn the Vacuum/Pressure Washer switch to the BOTH
position.
Figure 5-15. To use both the washer and vacuum, turn
the Vacuum/Pressure Washer switch to the BOTH
position.
12. Vacuum the work site to remove the water or debris.
Note the following guidelines when operating the vacuum:
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When vacuuming water, do not submerge the tip of
the wand. Skim the surface of the water with the
wand to prevent opening the vacuum relief valves.
Monitor the vacuum pressure. Normal operation
should have a vacuum level of about 5”. If the filter
or wand is clogged, the vacuum will rise to 11”. Shut
the vacuum off and check the filter, wand, and hose.
Vacuuming dry debris may be easier if the pressure
washer is used to wet the material into a slurry.
The pressure washer may be used to “dig” around
hydrants or other equipment to loosen and remove
material.
E.H. Wachs
Part No. 77-MAN-21, Rev. 1-0809
Monitor the pressure on the
vacuum gauge while operating the vacuum.
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