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HQRP® Outer Filter is specially designed to filter fine dust and ash. For use with Love-less Ash A1200 Lynx Ash Vac Vacuum. This Pre-filter captures 99% of the ash, greatly extending the life of your HEPA filter. Used with cartridge HEPA Filter (sold separately). Replace the filter at least each season. Clean or replace the filters when the suction is decreasing. Cleaning and replacement of the filters provide according to the manual of your vacuum. FILTER CLEANING: The quickest and easiest way to clean the outer Pre-filter is to simply "pop" the button on the top of the lid 3-to-5 times, this should be done while turned on then again when the unit is turned off. Make sure this is quick firm pops. Simply pushing the button slow will not work at efficiently. This dislodges ash particles that may have caked on the outside of the Pre-filter. For a more thorough cleaning of the Pre-filter, you can use forced air to clean it, suck the ash off with Wet Dry Vac or bang it against something outdoors. You may also hand (not machine) wash the Pre-filter in cold water. Always allow the Pre-filter to dry thoroughly for at least 24 hours before putting it back into the vacuum, and using it.FILTER REPLACEMENT:Replace the outer Pre-filter whenever it gets charred or damaged (has a hole in it), or whenever repeated cleaning of it does not improve suction/performance. We suggest keeping a spare Pre-filter on hand for convenience. NOTE:There is a difference between "warm" ash and "glowing hot embers". The filter is not designed for "glowing hot embers". While the outer pre-filter is non-flammable, a red hot ember is still capable of charring it and mitigating its performance. The size of the ember is a contributing factor. Small "sparks" and "fireflies" are typically not a problem because they burn out quickly. Larger embers have more unburned fuel and can burn longer, with a greater likelihood of causing filter damage.