shop vac Workshop Assistant Wet and Dry Vacuum User Manual
- June 2, 2024
- shop vac
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shop vac Workshop Assistant Wet and Dry Vacuum
CARTON CONTENTS
WARNING: REVIEW IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
Check to make sure you have the following:
- Vacuum
- Cartridge filter
- Filter retainer
- Filter bag
- Claw nozzle
- Adaptor
- Crevice tool
- Hose
- Tool holder
- Foam sleeve
TOOLS REQUIRED
- Safety Glasses
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
WARNING!
- Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
- Do not expose to rain – store indoors.
- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
- Use only as described in this manual. Use only 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, contact Shop-Vac for assistance.
- Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on 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 cord. To unplug, grasp the plug; not the cord.
- Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
- Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.
- Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of 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.
- Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil base paints, lacquers, household cleaners, etc.
- Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health-endangering materials. Specially designed units are available for these purposes.
- Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without cartridge filter and collection filter bag in place. These are very fine particles that may pass through the foam and affect the performance of the motor or be exhausted back into the air. Additional collection filter bags are available.
- Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job. It can become a tripping hazard.
- Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.
- To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.
- The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which can result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
- STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use vacuum cleaner when you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs, alcohol or medication causing diminished control.
- WARNING! Do NOT use this vacuum cleaner to vacuum lead paint debris because this may disperse fine lead particles into the air. This vacuum cleaner is not intended for use under EPA Regulation 40 CFR Part 745 for lead paint material cleanup.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING! IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIPMENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE PERSON IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE OUTLET IS PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH THE APPLIANCE – IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in SKETCH A. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in SKETCHES B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in SKETCH B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (SKETCH A) can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
IN CANADA, THE USE OF A TEMPORARY ADAPTOR IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE CANADIAN ELECTRICAL CODE. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using the appliance at a distance where an extension cord becomes
necessary, a 3-conductor grounding cord of adequate size must be used for
safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating. Use TABLE A to determine
A.W.G. wire size required. To determine ampere rating of your vacuum, refer to
nameplate located on motor housing.
Before using appliance, inspect power cord for loose or exposed wires and
damaged insulation. Make any needed repairs or replacements before using your
appliance. Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords, which have three-prong
grounding-type plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the extension
cord’s plug. When vacuuming liquids, be sure the extension cord connection
does not come in contact with the liquid.
NOTE: STATIC SHOCKS ARE COMMON IN DRY AREAS OR WHEN THE RELATIVE HUMIDITY
OF THE AIR IS LOW. THIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY AND DOES NOT AFFECT THE USE OF THE
APPLIANCE. TO REDUCE THE FREQUENCY OF STATIC SHOCKS IN YOUR HOME, THE BEST
REMEDY IS TO ADD MOISTURE TO THE AIR WITH A CONSOLE OR INSTALLED HUMIDIFIER.
UNPACKING
Pull lid latches in an outward motion and remove tank cover. Remove any
accessories and literature that may have been packed in the vacuum tank.
ASSEMBLY
TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY
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Replace tank cover and apply pressure with thumbs to each latch until it snaps tightly in place. Make sure both lid latches are clamped securely,
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With rear of unit facing you, take tool holder and position it with the tabs facing rear tank cover. FIGURE 1.
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Press tabs of tool holder into the slots on the mounting lugs on rear of tank cover. FIGURE 2.
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Press down until tabs snap into place.
GENERAL SET UP -
Remove tank cover, refer to dry pick up or wet pick up operation in user manual to ensure you have the proper filters installed for your cleaning operation.
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Replace tank cover, and apply pressure with thumb to each latch until it snaps tightly into place. Make certain all lid latches are clamped securely.
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Insert machine hose end with locking-nut into inlet of tank. Turn locking nut to tighten. Do not over-tighten.
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Insert adapter into hose end then attach wand or accessory to other end of adapter depending on your cleaning application. Twist slightly to tighten the connection. FIGURE 3.
DRY PICK UP OPERATION
NOTE: Never use the vacuum for dry pick up without a dry use filter installed on the lid cage. Using the vacuum without a filter will cause dust to discharge from blower port and cause damage to motor.
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Plug the cord into the wall outlet. Your cleaner is ready for use. I = ON, O = OFF.
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The cartridge filter can be used for dry pick up and small quantities of wet pick up. Installation is the same for both. When picking up large quantities of water we recommend using a foam sleeve (not standard with all models) instead of the cartridge filter. When picking up fine dust or powders a high efficiency filter bag (not standard with all models) must be used with the cartridge filter.
NOTE: If cartridge filter has been used for wet pick up, it must be cleaned and dried before using it for dry pick up. -
With the tank cover in an upside down position, slide the cartridge filter down over the lid cage, pushing until the filter seals against the cover. FIGURE 4.
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Place filter retainer into the top of the cartidge filter. FIGURE 5.
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Hold the tank cover with one hand, turn the handle on the filter retainer clockwise to tighten, locking the filter into place. FIGURE 6.
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To remove the filter for cleaning, again hold the tank cover and turn the filter retainer counter-clockwise to loosen and remove. FIGURE 7.
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Slide the cartridge filter off the lid cage. FIGURE 8.
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To clean cartridge filter shake or brush off excess dirt. FIGURE 9.
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Or rinse (from the inside of the filter) with water. FIGURE 10. Dry completely (approximately 24 hours).
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Check the filter for tears or small holes. If none are found, reinstall the filter. To prevent damage to your vacuum, do not use a filter with a hole or a tear.
WARNING! KEEP FILTERS CLEAN. EFFICIENCY OF THE VACUUM IS LARGELY DEPENDENT ON THE FILTER. A CLOGGED FILTER CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE CLEANER. CHECK THE FILTER PERIODICALLY AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED. -
Use the disposable filter bag in conjunction with the cartridge filter for easy disposal of the debris. The bag is not required for normal dry pick up. When picking up fine dust or powders a high-efficiency filter bag (not standard with all models) must be used. NOTE: Use for dry pick up only.
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With cord disconnected from the receptacle, pull latches in an outward motion and remove the tank cover.
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Unscrew hose locking-nut and remove hose from inlet. FIGURE 11.
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Remove the inlet defector from the deflector guide.
NOTE: Hose must be removed before the inlet deflector can be taken out. FIGURE 12. -
Position the inlet deflector with the opening facing the left or the right side of the filter bag. Slide the filter bag collar over the inlet deflec-tor, matching the notches of the bag collar to the tabs on the inlet deflector. Bag will only fit properly one way. FIGURE 13.
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Slide the inlet deflector with the filter bag attached into the deflector guide. FIGURE 14.
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Reinsert hose into inlet and tighten the locking-nut. FIGURE 15.
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When secured in place, expand the filter bag and position around the inside of the tank. Fold bottom of filter bag to fit shape of tank. Replace tank cover.
NOTE: When removing filter bag from tank, remove the inlet deflector from the filter bag collar. Reinstall inlet deflector into deflector guide. Inlet deflector must be in place for any type of cleaning.
WARNING! FOR FINE DUST POWDERS
When vacuuming fine dust, or powders of any kind (plaster, drywall dust, cold ashes, concrete dust, etc.) a high efficiency drywall filter bag must be used. When vacuuming normal household dust and debris, standard household disposable filter bags may be used.
WET PICK UP OPERATION -
Your vacuum can be used for wet pick up. Remove ALL dirt and debris found in the tank. Remove all
dry use only filters, including the filter bag, from the vacuum. -
A clean cartridge filter may be used to pick up small quantities of liquid. To use the cartridge filter; follow the cleaning and installation instructions under dry pick up.
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For vacuuming large quantities of liquid use a foam sleeve (not standard with all models). A foam sleeve may be purchased at your local Shop-Vac® distributor, on the Shop-Vac® website, or by contacting Shop-Vac® customer service. To use the foam sleeve; follow the installation instructions in this section.
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Misting in the exhaust air or dripping of liquid around the tank cover may occur if the filter becomes saturated during wet pick up. If this occurs, remove the filter and allow to dry, or replace with another dry filter.
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Turn the unit off immediately upon completing a wet pick up job or when tank is full and ready to be emptied. When the tank is full, suction will drastically reduce. Refer to “automatic suction shut off” in this manual. Raise the hose to drain any excess liquid into the tank. Follow the “emptying liquid waste” section in this manual.
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Before storing the vacuum cleaner or using for dry pick up, clean and dry the interior of the tank and the underside of the tank cover. Clean and allow the filters to dry completely.
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With tank cover in an upside down position, slide foam sleeve down over lid cage pulling until foam sleeve completely covers filter cage. FIGURE 16.
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Place the filter retainer onto the top of the foam sleeve. Turn the handle on the filter retainer clockwise to lock into place.
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To clean the foam sleeve, disconnect the plug from the wall outlet. Remove the tank cover and place the cover in an upside-down position. Turn the filter retainer counter-clockwise and remove. Remove foam sleeve by sliding it up and off the filter cage.
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Shake excess debris off of the foam sleeve with a rapid up and down movement.
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Hold foam sleeve under running water for a minute or two, rinsing from the inside of the filer. A water wash is not always required, depending on the condition of the foam sleeve.
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Check the filter for tears. If any are found, replace with a new filter.
BLOWER FEATURE -
Your vacuum can be used as a powerful blower. To use your unit as a blower, unscrew blower port cover located on the backside of the tank cover. Clear hose of any obstructions. Insert hose end with locking nut into blower port and tighten locking-nut. FIGURE 17.
Do not over-tighten. Caution should be used when using as a blower due to the powerful force of air when using certain attachments.
NOTE: For maximum performance, when vacuuming, remove blower port cover.
EMPTYING LIQUID WASTE FROM THE TANK -
Your wet/dry vacuum can be emptied of liquid waste by removing the tank cover. To empty, turn unit off and remove plug from the wall receptacle. Remove the tank cover and deposit the liquid waste contents in a suitable drain. After the tank is empty, return the tank cover to its original position. To continue use, plug the cord into the wall receptacle and turn the unit on. Use side carry handles for lifting vac when draining tank into drains that are located above floor level.
AUTOMATIC SUCTION SHUT OFF -
The vacuum is equipped with an automatic suction shut-off that operates when picking up liquids. As the level of the liquid rises in the tank, an internal float rises until it seats itself against a seal at the intake of the motor, shutting off suction. When this happens, the motor will develop a higher than normal pitch noise and the suction is drastically reduced. If this occurs, turn unit off immediately. Failure to turn unit off after float rises and shuts off suction will result in extensive damage to the motor. To continue use, empty the liquid waste from the tank as outlined in the previous section.
NOTE: IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER, THE VACUUM COULD LOSE SUCTION. IF THIS OCCURS, TURN UNIT OFF AND PLACE VAC IN UPRIGHT POSITION. THIS WILL ALLOW THE FLOAT TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE OPERATION.
LUBRICATION -
No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with lifetime lubrication bearings.
STORAGE -
The power cord can be wrapped around the cord wraps provided on the top of the tank cover located in front and behind the handle. FIGURE 18.
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To remove the cord from the cord wraps grasp the sides of the rear cord wrap located behind the handle, turn counter clockwise 180° until the tip of the cord wrap is above the handle. FIGURE 19.
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Grasp the entire cord behind the handle and pull above the rear cord wrap, pull cord towards the front of the vac until the cord becomes disconnected from the front cord wrap. FIGURE 20.
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Grasp the sides of the rear cord wrap and turn clockwise 180° to return it to its original position. FIGURE 21.
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A hose holder has been provided for easy storage of the hose. Remove accessory from end of hose. With hose connected to tank inlet and front of unit facing you, wrap hose around top of the tank cover in a clockwise direction. Secure end of hose by clipping it in hose holder attached to right side of tank cover. FIGURE 22.
TROUBLESHOOTING
BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON YOUR VACUUM, TURN THE UNIT OFF AND DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET.
5-YEAR HOME USE WARRANTY
Your Shop-Vac® vacuum cleaner is warranted for normal household use, in
accordance with the User Manual, against original defects in material and
workmanship for a period of five years from the date of purchase. Should this
product be used for commercial or rental use, a 90-day limited warranty will
apply. Shop-Vac warrants placing this vacuum cleaner in correct operating
condition,
by repair or parts replacement, during the warranty period, without charge.
This warranty does not cover accessories. Use of non-recommended filters and/
or accessories may void the manufacturer’s warranty. Shop-Vac® assumes no
responsibility for damage or faulty performance caused by misuse, careless
handling, and where repairs or modifications have been made. Do not attempt to
service your vacuum beyond that described in the User Manual. Proof of
purchase date is required. The warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may have other rights which vary from state to state or province to
province. This warranty is void outside of the United States and Canada.
For product service contact Shop-Vac Customer Service,
www.shopvac.com for your vacuum’s parts list
schematic.
Shop-Vac Customer Service:
www.shopvac.com/support
Contact Shop-Vac® Customer Service if any parts are missing or damaged.
SHOP-VAC
2323 Reach Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
www.shopvac.com
Patents Issued and Pending.
© 2021 Shop-Vac USA, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Shop-Vac Customer Service:
www.shopvac.com/support
Contact Shop-Vac® Customer Service if any parts are missing or damaged.
SHOP-VAC
2323 Reach Road
Williamsport, PA 17701
www.shopvac.com
Patents Issued and Pending.
© 2021 Shop-Vac USA, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
References
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