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 EQUIP-
MENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISk Of ELEC-
TRIC 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 ADAPTER 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 the table below to determine A.W.G. wire size required. To determine ampere rating of your vacuum,
refer to nameplate located on rear of motor cover.
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 exten-
sion 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 APPLI-
ANCE. 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 AND SET-UP
1. To attach top handle, align holes in handle and holes in tank cover and secure with screws
provided (figure 1).
2. Pull lid latches in an outward motion, remove tank cover and any accessories that may have
been shipped in the tank.
3. Attach caster system following the instructions and illustrations in this manual.
4. before replacing tank cover, please refer to Dry Pick Up or Wet Pick Up operation in this
manual to ensure you have the proper filters installed for your cleaning operation.
5. Replace tank cover, and apply pressure with thumb to each latch until it snaps tightly in place.
Make sure all lid latches are clamped securely.
6. Insert machine hose end into inlet of tank. Twist slightly to tighten
the connection (figure A).
7. Attach the extension wands to the accessory end of the hose.
Twist slightly to tighten the connection (figure A).
8. Attach one of the cleaning accessories (depending on your cleaning requirements) to the
extension wands. Twist slightly to tighten the connection (figure A).
9. Plug the cord into the wall outlet. Your cleaner is ready for use.
I = ON, O =Off
NOTE:
MANY MoRE USEFUL TooLS ARE AVAILAbLE AT YoUR LoCAL DEALER oR
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ShoP-VAC
WEbSITE.
1
Total length of cord in feet
Volts
25
50
120V
Ampere Rating
More
Not More
AWG
Than
Than
18
16
0
-
6
6
- 10
18
16
10
-
12
16
16
12
-
16
14
12
A
CASTER SYSTEM ASSEMBLY
Not all units are equipped with the same caster system. Follow the in-
structions, which apply to your specific unit.
If your caster feet look like the ones pictured in Figure 3, follow these instruc-
tions.
You will find four casters (Figure 2), four caster feet (Figure 3) and four screws with your wet/dry
vacuum. Assemble as follows:
1. With cord disconnected from receptacle and tank cover removed, turn tank upside down so
that bottom is facing up.
2. Insert caster feet into the four slots on bottom of tank (Figure 4). Secure with screws provided.
3. Insert casters (if not already installed) into the caster feet by placing stem of caster into holes
provided. Apply pressure and twisting motion until caster snaps into place (Figure 5).
4. Return tank to upright position.
2
If your caster feet look like the ones pictured in Figure 6, follow these instruc-
tions.
You will find four caster feet (Figure 6), four casters (Figure 7) and four screws with your wet/dry
vacuum. Assemble as follows:
1. With cord disconnected from receptacle and tank cover removed, turn tank upside down so
that bottom is facing up.
2. With front of tank facing you, take caster feet marked with the letter A (Figure 8) and place in
slots on left front and right rear of tank also marked with the letter A (Figure 9). Secure with
screws provided (Figure 10).
3. Take caster feet marked with the letter b (Figure 11) and place in slots on right front and left
rear of tank also marked with the letter b (Figure 12). Secure with screws provided
(Figure 13).
4. If flat washers are included in hardware package place flat washer over stem of caster before
installing casters into feet. NOTE: Flat washers are not required with all units.
5. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes provided. Apply pressure and twist-
ing motion until casters snap into place (Figure 14). Return tank to upright position.
6
100
150
DRY PICk UP OPERATION
16
14
WARNING
14
12
14
12
Not recommended
WALL OUTLET BEfORE REMOVING THE TANk COVER.
CAUTION
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.
INSTALLING fOAM SLEEVE AND REUSABLE
(Not standard with all models)
To pick up dust and dry material, you need to add the reusable dry disc filter to ensure proper
filtration. If the vacuum has been used to pick up liquids, foam sleeve must be cleaned, dried, and
installed back on lid cage (figure 15). With tank cover in an upside down position, center the reus-
able dry filter on filter cage (figure 16) and push mounting ring down until it is positioned against
the ribs of the lid cage (figure 17). The reusable dry disc filter should always be in position over the
foam sleeve for dry pick up.
NOTE: ENSURE ThAT ThE MoUNTING RING IS CoMPLETELY SECURE AND IN PoSITIoN
bY PRESSING DoWN FIRMLY ARoUND ThE RING IN SEVERAL PLACES. bE SURE ThE
REUSAbLE DRY DISC FILTER CoMPLETELY CoVERS ThE FoAM SLEEVE. ALSo ChECK
To ENSURE ThAT ALL EDGES oF ThE REUSAbLE DRY FILTER ARE SECURE UNDER ThE
MoUNTING RING.
Efficiency of the vacuum is largely dependent on the filter. To clean the reusable dry filter, remove
from lid cage and shake off excess dirt and dust. A water rinse can also be used depending on the
condition of the filter. Allow the filter to dry before installing back on the lid cage. Do NoT MAChINE
WASh oR DRY.
3
4
8
7
A
A
12
13
11
B
B
A
B
B
B
A
B
– ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG fROM THE
– kEEP fILTERS CLEAN
DRY fILTER
5
9
10
A
16
A
B
A
A
14