--- title: Ultra Bagged Hand Vac - Low/ No Suction description: This article contains all the steps necessary to fix suction issues with your Hand vac. --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/ultra-bagged-hand-vac-low/-no-suction#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![DirtDevil\_Logo\_2022 white.png\]](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/DirtDevil_Logo_2022%20white.png?height=40&name=DirtDevil_Logo_2022%20white.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [Go to DirtDevil.com](https://dirtdevil.com/) [Go to DirtDevil.com](https://dirtdevil.com/) Welcome, how may I assist you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Dirt Devil Support Library](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library?hsLang=en) 2. [Troubleshooting](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en) 3. [Ultra Bagged Hand Vac](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#ultra-bagged-hand-vac) # Ultra Bagged Hand Vac - Low/ No Suction ## This article contains all the steps necessary to fix suction issues with your Hand vac. ![](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-13-2025-07-22-12-0278-PM.png?width=400&height=401&name=image-png-Jan-13-2025-07-22-12-0278-PM.png) **NOTE:** This unit must be used with paper bags ### Follow these steps if you're experiencing low/ no suction: 1. First, make sure your unit's airpath is clog free and properly installed. Remove hose from clip on side of cleaner. Turn black ring on cloth bag counterclockwise and pull cloth bag off.![](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-13-2025-08-29-59-8488-PM.png?width=231&height=202&name=image-png-Jan-13-2025-08-29-59-8488-PM.png)![](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-13-2025-08-30-17-3055-PM.png?width=208&height=203&name=image-png-Jan-13-2025-08-30-17-3055-PM.png)![](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-13-2025-08-31-03-4253-PM.png?width=211&height=203&name=image-png-Jan-13-2025-08-31-03-4253-PM.png) 2. Pull paper bag off by grasping cardboard collar, replace it if needed. 3. Slide new paper bag as far as possible over tabs on exhaust outlet. Be sure rounded side of paper bag collar is on top 4. Fit cloth bag around paper bag. Align arrows on both sides of black ring with arrows on both sides of unit making sure hose clip is on same side as hose. Turn black ring clockwise to locked position. Cloth bag may blow off if not secured prop![](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-13-2025-08-31-53-9828-PM.png?width=440&height=240&name=image-png-Jan-13-2025-08-31-53-9828-PM.png) **TIP:** Align arrows on both sides of black ring with arrows on both sides of the unit making sure hose clip is on same side as hose **CAUTION:** If you've tried all and the brush roll is not working, contact our customer service team for more assistance. ---   - [Troubleshooting](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#main-content) - [5 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#5-gallon-wet-dry-vacuum) - [6 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#6-gallon-wet-dry-vacuum) - [8 Gallon Wet/Dry Vacuum](https://knowledgelibrary.ttifloorcare.com/dirtdevil-library/troubleshooting?hsLang=en#8-gallon-wet-dry-vacuum) - 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