A-20 / ENGLISHA-20 - FORM NO. 56041656 - Exterra™ / SR 1900HOPPER DUST CONTROL FILTER (PANEL FILTER)The hopper dust control filter must be cleaned regularly to maintain the efficiency of the vacuum system. Follow the recommended filter serviceintervals for the longest filter life.CAUTION!Wear safety glasses when cleaning the filter.Do not puncture the paper filter.Clean the filter in a well-ventilated area.Wear appropriate dust mask to avoid breathing in dust.To remove the hopper dust control fi lter...1 Unlatch and open the Hopper Cover (16). Make sure that the Hopper Cover Prop Rod (17) is in place.2 Inspect the top of the Hopper Dust Control Filter (12) for damage. A large amount of dust on top of the filter is usually caused by a hole in thefilter or a damaged filter gasket.3 Remove the four Shaker Assembly Retainer Knobs (13). Lift off the Dust Filter Shaker Assembly (11) to access the panel filter.4 Lift the Hopper Dust Control Filter (12) out of the machine.5 Clean the filter using one of the methods below:Method “A”Vacuum loose dust from the filter. Then gently tap the filter against a flat surface (with the dirty side down) to remove loose dust and dirt.NOTE: Take care not to damage the metal lip which extends past the gasket.Method “B”Vacuum loose dust from the filter. Then blow compressed air (maximum pressure 100 psi) into the clean side of the filter (in the oppositedirection of the airflow).Method “C”Vacuum loose dust from the filter. Then soak the filter in warm water for 15 minutes, then rinse it under a gentle stream of water (maximumpressure 40 psi). Let the filter dry completely before putting it back into the machine.6 Follow the instructions in reverse order to install the filter. If the gasket on the filter is torn or missing, it must be replaced. NOTE: Beforereplacing filter clear debris from dust plate located under filter. Verify that the debris flap at the rear of the dust plate swings freelyHOPPER DUST CONTROL FILTER (OPTIONAL NILFISK POCKET FILTER SYSTEM)The optional Nilfisk pocket filter system is basically maintenance free. The only periodic maintenance required by the machine operator is to runthe Shaker (LL) on a daily basis. NOTE: The shaker should only be run with the hopper in the down position.revised 8/07