Honeywell F-HE User Manual page 8

1. A foam filter, Figure 10 (A) must be used when vacuuming wet material.
Note! You must remove the HEPA filter and replace it with the foam filter. The foam filter cannot
be installed over the HEPA filter.
2. To replace the HEPA filter with a foam filter:
a. Turn switch off (0) and unplug power cord.
b. Detach hose from suction inlet or blower outlet.
c. Remove vacuum head by pulling gently on the lower part
of the clamps on the side of the vacuum head. Turn head
upside down and place on top of the tank.
d. Remove cover plate and fasteners. Turn fastener (C)
counter clockwise 180 degrees and remove. Remove
cover plate (B).
e. Remove HEPA filter (A) and store for future use.
f. Place foam filter (A) over the filter basket. Figure 10 (A)
g. Attach vacuum head to tank, ensuring they are
clamped together in a secure manner.
h. Insert hose into suction inlet.
3. Attach squeegee insert to floor brush. See Figure 6. To change inserts, press the two snaps on the ends
of the floor brush.
4. When the tank is full a float inside will stop the suction. Empty tank and resume use.
! WARNING:
entering the impeller and damaging the motor. Do not suck up any liquids without a sponge
filter installed.
! WARNING:
with liquid or debris. Scoop or drain enough contents out to make the vacuum cleaner light
enough to lift in a comfortable manner.
5. To empty the tank, remove the vacuum head, empty tank and reattach the head to tank, ensuring they
are securely clamped together.
NOTE: IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER, THE VACUUM COULD LOSE SUCTION. IF THIS OCCURS,
PLACE VAC IN UPRIGHT POSITION AND TURN SWITCH OFF. THIS WILL ALLOW THE FLOAT TO
RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE OPERATION.
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Do not operate without filter basket and float, as they prevent liquid from
To reduce the risk of back injury or falls, do not lift a vacuum cleaner heavy
FIG. 10
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