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5) Debris is getting through to the vac.
• Could be time to empty the dump bin. Take a peek through the
clear lid.
• Check for an air leak at the lid. Ensure it’s installed snuggly to
the dump bin with the o-ring securely in place and no debris
between it and the M5.
• It is possible for large, lightweight objects (e.g., EPS foam pieces)
to remain suspended in the air stream rather than dropping
into the dump bin. Try to sweep or pickup larger debris before
vacuuming.
• Some microscopic particles (think drywall dust) can be too light
and small for the cyclone action to take effect. Try a filter bag if
some slip through the exhaust on your vac.
Your question not answered here? Get in touch with our man, Gus.
gus@mullettools.com.
1) The hose adapter isn’t getting a tight fit on my vac inlet.
Easy peasy. The hose adapter just needs a little flashing added
to the outside where it inserts into your vac. A round or two of
electrical tape should do the trick. If not, get in touch with
gus@mullettools.com.
2) My pipe assembly doesn’t fit/line up OR The wheels on the M5
don’t all touch the ground.
Your top and support pipes likely need adjusting. Try disconnecting
and reconnecting to the coupling and tee first. Adjust pipe up
or down in fittings to create a level fit from tee to adapter in vac.
Should you need to trim a bit more pipe, go back through the prior
steps to verify where to cut. Be sure to remove any PVC shavings
before re-inserting pipe into fittings and ensure cut sticker is fully
removed from pipe.
3) Oh $#@%! I cut the pipe too short.
Don’t sweat it. We have replacement pipe you can order from us.
And if you can’t wait that long, run to your local hardware store and
get a couple feet of 1 ½” Schedule 40 PVC pipe.
4) There’s little/no suction.
• Double-check tee orientation. Ensure “UP” is on the top side,
which allows air to pass through to the vac.
• Check to see if any of the cut sticker is still on the pipe. If so,
remove.
• Check for leaks
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hose connections, pipe connections, the lid.
Check anywhere two pieces are joined together, as even small
gaps can compromise performance.
• Check for a blockage. Large chunks of debris can get stuck in
hoses or pipes. Use a wire or plumbers snake to dislodge.
• Check the filter on your vac. Even with the M5 extending the life
of your filter, you’ll eventually need to clean or replace it.
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