Minuteman T16WD Tsunami Wet Dry Vacuum Instruction Manual

Minuteman T16WD Tsunami Wet Dry Vacuum

Product Information

Manufacturer: Minuteman International, Inc. A Member of the Hako Group BT16WD, T16W

Technical Specifications

• Vacuum Motor: 1.3 HP
• Primothene Squeegee
• Water Lift: 24 inches
• CFM (Cubic Feet per Minute): 95
• Tank Size: 16 Gallons
• Decibel Rating: 74
• Weight: 65 lbs. / 240 lbs. full
• Warranty: Parts – 5 years, Labor – 3 years, Body – 12 years
• Voltage: 115v
• Electric Draw: 13 amps

Product Usage Instructions

Important Safety Instructions

Please follow these safety instructions to ensure safe operation of the Tsunami Wet/Dry Vacuum:

• When servicing or maintaining the machine, ensure it is turned off and unplugged.

Machine Overview

The Tsunami Wet/Dry Vacuum is an industrial vacuum cleaner designed for both wet and dry cleaning tasks.

Operating Instructions

To operate the Tsunami Wet/Dry Vacuum, follow these steps:

1. Ensure the vacuum is plugged into a suitable power outlet.
2. Turn on the power switch to activate the vacuum motor.
3. Use the provided wet/dry tool kit to clean the desired surfaces.
4. When finished, turn off the power switch and unplug the vacuum from the power outlet.
5. Empty the tank and clean the filters as needed.

Squeegee Blade Replacement

If the squeegee blade of the Tsunami Wet/Dry Vacuum needs to be replaced, follow these steps:

1. Remove the old squeegee blade by loosening the screws holding it in place.
2. Position the new squeegee blade and tighten the screws securely.

Product Exploded Views

The following exploded views can be referenced for maintenance and repair purposes:

• Recovery Tank Group
• Tank Cover Assembly
• Squeegee Assembly
• Wet/Dry Tool Kit (Included with T16WD)

Technical Specifications

• Model Tsunami
• Models: T16WD, T16W

Maintaining Machine

For Safety When Servicing or Maintaining Machine

• Stop on level surface.
• Disconnect the power to the machine.
• Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose jackets, shirts, or sleeves when working on machine.
• Authorized personnel must perform repairs and maintenance. Use Minuteman supplied replacement parts.

COMMERCIAL USE ONLY

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the? following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

• Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrical shock – Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized service center.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle the appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any object into the openings. Do not use if any opening is blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Inspection
Carefully unpack and inspect your machine for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly inspected before shipment, and any damage is the responsibility of the delivery carrier who should be notified immediately.

WARNING

• Read Instructions Manual before operating this piece of equipment.
• To reduce the risk of fire use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for machine application
• Electrical motors and components can cause an explosion when operated near volatile materials and vapors. Do not use this machine near flammable materials such as solvents, thinners, fuels, grain dust, ect.

Electrical – 115V

• This machine is designed to operate on a standard 15 amp. 115-Volt, 60hz, AC circuit. Voltages below 105-Volt AC or above 125-Volts AC could cause serious damage to the motor.

Grounding Instructions

• This machine should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. The machine is equipped with a three-conductor cord and three prong grounding type attachment plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green (green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect this wire to anything other than the grounding blade.
• When plugging in the machine, it is intended for use on a 115-Volt (nominal) circuit. If a properly grounded receptacle, as shown in Sketch A, is not available, an adapter as shown in Sketch C, is available and be installed as shown in Sketch B if the outlet box that houses the receptacle is grounded. Be sure to fasten the grounding tab with the faceplate screw.

Machine Overview

1. VENT COVER
2. TOP COVER LATCH
3. RECOVERY HOSE
4. SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY

1. TOP COVER
2. RECOVERY TANK
3. SQUEEGEE ASSEMBLY
4. ON/OFF SWITCH
5. CORD
6. DUMP HOSE
7. SQUEEGEE LIFT PEDAL
8. WHEELS

Operating Instructions
WET VACUUM

1. Remove cloth/paper bag from recovery tank.
2. Turn on main power switch.
3. Lower the squeegee using the squeegee lift pedal.
4. When recovery tank is full, move the unit to a drain and drain the tank using the dump hose.

DRY VACUUM

1. Install cloth/paper bag in recovery tank.
2. Disconnect solution hose, and install remote tool kit wand to the quick disconnect.
3. Turn on main power switch.

Squeegee Blade Replacement

1. Turn off main power switch.
2. Use squeegee lift pedal to lift squeegee assembly.
3. Hand-loosen 3-sided knobs on squeegee assembly.
4. Slide squeegee assembly off the squeegee plate.
5. Remove screws from the front and back of the squeegee assembly.
6. Slide old blades off , and slide new ones on. (Ridges should be facing outward)
7. Replace screws.
8. Slide squeegee assembly back onto the squeegee plate.(Ensure that the washers are on TOP of the squeegee plate).
9. Hand-tighten 3-sided knobs.

Exploded Views

Recovery Tank Group

Recovery Tank Group BOM

BILL OF MATERIAL

ITEM| PART NO.| QTY| DESCRIPTION
1| 172132| 1| FLOAT, SCREENED
2| 173080| 4| WASHER-FLAT .266 X .875 X .07 SS
3| 245310| 2| WASHER, NYLON, .510 B 1.00 OD .062 T
4| 260579| 1| CLIP-TOOL 1.5 INCH HOSE
5| 511000| 1| SHAFT, WHEEL
6| 511001| 2| BRACKET, WHEEL
7| 511002| 2| SPACER, SQUEEGEE
8| 511003| 2| WHEEL, MAIN
9| 511004| 1| PIVOT, SQUEEGEE
10| 511005| 1| CASTER, 5″
11| 511009| 2| SQUEEGEE, BRACKET
12| 511014| 1| HOSE, RECOVERY DRAIN
13| 511043| 1| BEARING-SLEEVE, .377 X .503 X .875
14| 511046| 1| PAD, ANTI-SKID, 1.50 X 2.00
15| 511500| 1| RECOVERY TANK, TSUNAMI
16| 511501| 1| WELDMENT, SQUEEGEE LIFTING BRACKET
17| 511502| 1| WELDMENT, PEDAL
18| 511503| 1| ASSEMBLY, HINGE, TOP COVER
19| 511510| 1| ASSEMBLY, BAG
20| 710178| 4| SCR-THMS 1/4-20 X .50 ZP
21| 710528| 2| SCR-FHMS 8-32 X .37 BRASS
22| 711202| 4| SCR-HH 1/4-20 X .50 ZP
BILL OF MATERIAL

ITEM| PART NO.| QTY| DESCRIPTION
23| 711241| 2| SCR-HH 3/8-16 X .75 ZP GR 5
24| 711375| 1| NUT-NYLOC 3/8-16 ZP
25| 711508| 2| WASHER-FLAT 3/8 X 1.00 X .08 ZP
26| 711544| 12| WASHER-LOCK 1/4 SPLIT ZP
27| 711545| 4| WASHER-LOCK 5/16 SPLIT ZP
28| 711546| 2| WASHER-LOCK 3/8 SPLIT ZP
29| 711546| 2| WASHER-LOCK 3/8 SPLIT ZP
30| 711592| 2| WASHER-FLAT .506 X .940 X .064 NYLON
31| 712353| 2| RING-RETAINING E-CLIP 1/2 SS
32| 712565| 4| SCR-THMS 1/4-20 X .62 SS
33| 713044| 1| SCR-HH 3/8-16 X 1.50 ZP GR 5
34| 717040| 2| WASHER-FLAT M10.5 X 30 X 2.5 SS
35| 3303255| 1| CLAMP – SCREW 1″ to 2″ DIA 301SS
36| 3400117| 3| PIN-CLEVIS 3/8 x 1.125 ZP
37| 3400125| 3| RING-RUE 3/8
38| 3400207| 4| SCR-HH 5/16-18 X 0.50 ZP GR 5

Assembly

Tank Cover Assembly

Tank Cover Assembly BOM

BILL OF MATERIAL

ITEM| PART NO.| QTY| DESCRIPTION
1| 711160| 4| SCR-HI/LO 10 X .625 BLACK ZINC
2| 511506| 1| ASSEMBLY, REAR COVER
3| 511505| 1| ASSEMBLY, VAC MOTOR
4| 511029| 1| COVER, AIR VENT
5| 511025| 1| GASKET, COVER
6| 511517| 1| GASKET, FOAM
7| 511024| 1| ADAPTER, HOSE
8| 712813| 2| SCR-PHMS 10-24 X .75 ZP
9| 712565| 11| SCR-THMS 1/4-20 X .62 SS
10| 511504| 1| TOP COVER, TSUNAMI
11| 173080| 3| WASHER-FLAT .266 X .875 X .07 SS
12| 712758| 13| WASHER-LOCK 1/4 SPLIT SS

Squeegee Assembly

Squeegee Assembly BOM

BILL OF MATERIAL

ITEM| PART NO.| QTY| DESCRIPTION
1| 210118| 2| KNOB-3 SIDED 5/16 NYLOC
2| 430322| 2| BUSHING-.435 X .625 X .50 ZINC
3| 511034| 2| BLADE, SQUEEGEE PRIMOTHANE
4| 511035| 1| BRACKET, OUTER SQUEEGEE BLADE
5| 511036| 1| BRACKET, INNER SQUEEGEE BLADE
6| 511042| 1| GASKET, SQUEEGEE TOP
7| 511507| 1| WELDMENT, SQUEEGEE PLATE
8| 511508| 2| ASSEMBLY, CASTER
9| 711527| 2| WASHER-FLAT .63 X 1.12 X .09 ZP
10| 712140| 2| WASHER-LOCK 5/16 SPLIT SS
11| 712576| 2| SCR-HH 5/16-18 X 1.25 SS
12| 712770| 18| WASHER-INT TOOTH LOCK #10 SS
13| 712772| 4| WASHER-FLAT .344 X .75 X .06 SS
14| 712822| 18| SCR-THMS 10-24 X .50 SS
15| 730526| 2| WASHER-FENDER M8 X 24 SS
16| 3400318| 2| SCR-HH 5/16-18 X 1.00 SS
17| 3400384| 2| WASHER-CONICAL SPRING 5/16
18| 90548397| 2| ROLLER – PLASTIC, 100MM DIA. (4″)

Wet/Dry Tool Kit (Included with T16WD)

Wet/Dry Tool Kit BOM

BILL OF MATERIAL

ITEM| PART NO.| QTY| DESCRIPTION
1| 282000| 1| WAND 2PC S TYPE ALUM, 38MM ABS CPLNG
2| 282001| 1| HARD FLOOR TOOL, 38MM HORSE HAIR
3| 282004| 1| HAND TOOL 5″ , 38MM
4| 800605| 1| 14″ SQUEE TL W/SLP-ON
5| 282002| 1| CARPET TOOL, 38MM
6| 282005| 1| CREVICE TOOL, 38MM
7| 282003| 1| DUST BRUSH 38MM
8| 511513| 1| HOSE, VACUUM 10′

“More Than Just Clean”
Minuteman is a Full Line Manufacturer of Sweepers and Scrubbers, for Industrial Facilities.

PREFACE
Thank you for your purchase of the new industry standard for wet dry vacuums. Minuteman International takes great pride in off ering the most dependable, reliable and best value in industrial vacuums, power sweepers and sweeper / scrubbers. We set the standard. Our Customer Service Department would like to hear from you. If you see any errors, omissions or something that needs clarifi cation in this Parts Catalog please let us know. We are working hard towards continually improving our processes to bring you the best you deserve. Please copy the form below, fi ll out and comment on how you found our catalog.
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CONTACT

• 14N845 U.S. Route 20, Pingree Grove, IL 60140 USA
• Phone 800-323-9420
• www.minutemanintl.com.
• A Member of the Hako Group
• 988792 Rev B 03/23

Please return to:

• Customer Service Manager
• Minuteman International, Inc.
• 14N845 U.S. Route 20
• Pingree Grove, Illinois 60140 USA
• Phone: 800-323-9420
• Email: [email protected].
• Tsunami 988792 Rev B 03/23

References

• Minuteman Industrial Floor Cleaning Machines | Scrubbers & Sweepers

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