Automatic Shutoff; Lubrication; Troubleshooting Chart - Shop-Vac 954 Serie Guide De L'utilisateur

Automatic Shutoff

The vacuum cleaner is equipped with an automatic shutoff that operates when picking up
liquids. When the liquid in the tank reaches a certain level, an internal float will seat 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 indicating that you need to switch off the vac
and empty the liquid.
Note: If accidently tipped over, the float shutoff device could seat against the seal and shut
off suction. If this happens, simply place the vacuum cleaner in upright position and turn off
the switch until the float returns to its normal position.
Emptying Tank
Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks. Your Wet/Dry Vacuum may be emptied
of liquid waste by removing the tank cover. To empty, switch off the vac and remove the plug
from the wall receptacle. Remove the tank cover and empty the tank.
Note: for those models with a drain plug, tank can be emptied by removing drain cap and
draining liquid waste into a suitable drain.
Maintenance
Be sure to disconnect power supply before attempting to service or remove any
components.
Storage
Before storing the vacuum cleaner, always empty and clean the tank. Never allow liquids to
sit in the tank for any extended period of time.
Always store the vacuum cleaner indoors.

Lubrication

No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings.
Service
Do not attempt to service your Shop-Vac ® wet/dry vacuum cleaner beyond that described in
this manual. Refer all other servicing to a qualified service center.
If any of the motor housing parts should become detached or broken, exposing
the motor or any other electrical components, operation should be discontinued
immediately to avoid personal injury or further damage to the vacuum. Repairs should
be made before reusing the vacuum.

Troubleshooting Chart

Symptom
Parts/accessories missing
Vacuum cleaner will not start
Dust discharging from exhaust
Loss of suction
Static shock
Foam Sleeve
Rinse with soap and
water, dry and reinstall
Reusable Disc Filter
Rinse with soap and
water, dry and reinstall;
do not machine wash
Cartridge Filter
From inside of filter,
rinse with soap and
water, dry completely
and reinstall; do not
use with foam sleeve
Possible Cause(s)
1. Packed in tank
1. No power at receptacle
2. Thermal shutdown may be activated
3. Motor does not run
1. filter not installed/not installed properly
2. filter damaged
3. filter clogged or dust is too fine
4. filter not functional
1. Loose hose connection
2. filter clogged
3. full tank
4. hole in hose
1. Dry environment
2. Relative humidity of air is low
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CLEANING REFERENCE
Foam Sleeve
Rinse with soap and
water, dry and reinstall
Foam Sleeve
Rinse with soap and
Foam Sleeve
Foam Sleeve
Foam Sleeve
water, dry and reinstall
Rinse with soap and Foam Sleeve
Rinse with soap and
water, dry and reinstall Rinse with soap and
Rinse with soap and water, dry and reinstall.
water, dry and reinstall
water, dry and reinstall
Reusable Disc Filter
Rinse with soap and
Reusable Disc Filter
water, dry and reinstall;
Rinse with soap and
do not machine wash water, dry and reinstall;
Reusable Disc Filter
do not machine wash
Reusable Disk Filter
Reusable Disc Filter
Rinse with soap and
Rinse with soap and
water, dry and reinstall;
Reusable Disc Filter
Rinse with soap and water, dry and reinstall;
water, dry and reinstall;
do not machine wash
Rinse with soap and
do not machine wash
do not machine wash.
water, dry and reinstall;
do not machine wash
Full Polyester Filter
Brush off dirt and reinstall;
if filter gets wet, rinse
with water, dry and
reinstall
Cartridge Filter
Cartridge Filter
From inside of filter,
From inside of filter,
rinse with soap and
rinse with soap and
water, dry completely
water, dry completely
and reinstall; do not
Cartridge Filter &
Cartridge Filter
Cartridge Filter
and reinstall; do not use with foam sleeve
From inside of filter,
From inside of filter,
use with foam sleeve
Ultra Web Cartridge Filter
®
rinse with soap and
rinse with soap and
water, dry completely
water, dry completely
from inside of filter, rinse with soap and
and reinstall; do not
and reinstall; do not
water, dry completely and reinstall; do not use with foam sleeve
Cartridge Filter
Super Performance Filter use with foam sleeve
use with foam sleeve. Dispose of after filter
From inside of filter,
develops rips or tears
rinse with soap and
water, dry completely
and reinstall; do not
use with foam sleeve
All Collection Bags
All Collection Bags
Dispose of bag when full
Dispose of bag when full.
Corrective Action
1. Check in tank
1. Check for power
2. Unplug vacuum, inspect/clean foam pad in top
motor cover, wait 15 min., try again.
3. Replace motor
1. Properly install filter
2. Replace filter
3. Use more efficient filter
4. Clean and replace filter
1. Tighten hose connection
2. Clean or replace filter
3. Empty tank
4. Replace hose
1. Add moisture to air (if practical, use a console
or installed humidifier).
2. This situation is temporary and does not
affect the use of the vacuum cleaner.
VACUUM FILTER
®
Full Polyester Filter
Brush off dirt and reinstall;
Foam Sleeve
Full Polyester Filter
if filter gets wet, rinse
Full Polyester Filter
Brush off dirt and reinstall; Rinse with soap and
with water, dry and
Full Polyester Filter
if filter gets wet, rinse water, dry and reinstall
Brush off dirt and reinstall; if filter gets wet, reinstall
Full Polyester Filter
Brush off dirt and reinstall;
Full Polyester Filter
with water, dry and
Brush off dirt and reinstall;
rinse with water, dry and reinstall.
if filter gets wet, rinse
reinstall
Brush off dirt and reinstall;
if filter gets wet, rinse
with water, dry and
if filter gets wet, rinse
with water, dry and
reinstall
with water, dry and
reinstall
reinstall
Reusable Disc Filter
Rinse with soap and
Super Performance Filter
Super Performance Filter
Super Performance Filter
water, dry and reinstall;
Dispose of after filter
Dispose of after filter
do not machine wash
develops rips or tears
Dispose of after filter develops rips or tears.
develops rips or tears
Super Performance Filter
Super Performance Filter
Dispose of after filter
Dispose of after filter
develops rips or tears
develops rips or tears
Super Performance Filter
Dispose of after filter
develops rips or tears
Cleanstream All Collection Bags
Cartridge Filter ®
Dispose of bag when full
All Collection Bags From inside of filter,
Abrasion Resistant
Dispose of bag when full rinse with soap and
water, dry completely
Cartridge Filter
and reinstall; do not
All Collection Bags
All Collection Bags
use with foam sleeve
Clean installed filter by simply tapping or
Dispose of bag when full
Dispose of bag when full
shaking the vacuum unit. To restore optimum
airflow, remove filter, tap end cap against
a hard surface to loosen debris. Additional
debris can be removed by rinsing outside
All Collection Bags
surface of filter with running water. Avoid
Dispose of bag when full
dampening inside of filter. Completely air dry
filter after washing.
Important: DO NOT BRUSh. DO NOT clean
filter media with abrasive materials. DO
NOT scrub to clean between pleats. This will
permanently damage the filter's ability to
stop dust.