Shop-Vac 12R Series, User Manual

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(Not standard with all models)
1. With rear of unit facing you, take tool holder and posi-
tion it with tabs facing rear of unit (figure 10) .
2. Place tabs on tool holder into the slots on back of tank
cover
(figure 11)
.
3. Press down until tabs snap into place.
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WARNING
– ALWAyS DISCONNECT THE PLUG fROM
THE WALL OUTLET BEfORE REMOVING THE TANk COVER.
When using the reusable dry filter to pick-up dust and dry
material, you must install foam sleeve and reusable dry
filter to ensure proper filtration. If the vacuum has been
used to pick-up liquids, the foam sleeve must be cleaned
and dried before installing for dry pick-up. With tank cover
in an upside down position, slide foam sleeve down over
lid cage pulling until foam sleeve completely covers lid
cage (figure 12, 13) . Center the reusable dry filter on lid
cage
(figure 14)
, slide mounting ring down over filter until
ring is positioned against the ribs of the lid cage
(figure
15) . The reusable dry filter should always be in position
over the foam sleeve for dry pick-up. To remove the filter for cleaning, remove
mounting ring and filter from lid cage
(figure 16)
. To clean the reusable
dry filter, shake off excess dirt and dust or (depending on the condition of
the filter) rinse with water. Allow the filter to dry completely and re-install.
dO NOT mACHINe WASH OR dRy.
(Not standard with all models)
INSTALLING fOAM SLEEVE AND REUSABLE
DRy fILTER
16
12 13
15
14
CASTER SySTEM ASSEMBLy
TOOL HOLDER
B
A
A
A
A
A
A
B
B
B
B
B
B
A
A
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9 8 7 6
3 4 5
you will find four caster feet, four casters and four screws (figure 2) 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 3)
and place
in slots on left front and right rear of tank also marked with the letter A (figure 4) . Secure
with screws provided (figure 5) .
3. Take caster feet marked with the letter B (figure 6) and place in slots on right front and left
rear of tank also marked with the letter B
(figure 7)
. Secure with screws provided
(figure
8)
.
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
twisting motion until casters snap into place
(figure 9)
. Return tank to upright position.
DRy PICk-UP
INSTALLING THE DISPOSABLE fILTER BAG
(Not standard with all models)
1. use for dry pick-up only. use in conjunction with cartridge filter
for picking up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust.
2. With cord disconnected from receptacle, pull latches in an
outward motion and remove tank cover.
3. Grasp cardboard collar firmly and slide rubber guard onto inlet
fitting as far as possible (figure 24).
4. When secured in place, expand bag and position around the inside of the tank (figure 25).
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WARNING fOR fINE DUST & POWDERS
When vacuuming fine dust, or powders of any kind (ex. plaster, drywall dust, cold ashes, con-
crete 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. These
"large bag" filters connect to the air inlet fitting on the inside of the vacuum tank.
FILTER SELECTION GUIDE
SIZE
5-8 U.S. Gal (18.9-30.3L)
10-14 U.S. Gal (37.8-53L)
15-22 U.S. Gal (56.8-83.2L)
90671 90661/90532
90672 90662/90534
90673 90663/90533
90107 REUSABLE DRY FILTER AND MOUNTING RING
fits most Shop-Vac ® Wet/Dry Vacuums.
90585 FOAM FILTER SLEEVE fits most Shop-Vac ® Wet/Dry
Vacuums and should remain in place
at all times.
Fine dust
Drywall
Standard
Household
WET PICk-UP OPERATION
Remove ALL dirt and debris found in the tank. The vacuum requires only a minimum of conver-
sion when going from dry to wet pick-up. Remove all dry use filters from the vacuum. A clean
cartridge filter may be used for vacuuming small amounts of liquids. for proper installation of
the cartridge filter refer to Installing the Cartridge filter. for best results when vacuuming large
quantities of liquid, remove the cartridge filter. When vacuuming liquids containing debris, it is
recommended purchasing a foam sleeve and install over filter cage; otherwise a foam sleeve
is not required for wet pick-up. foam sleeve and additional filters may be purchased by visiting
our website at www. shopvac.com, contacting our customer service department, or purchasing
at your local Shop-Vac
®
distributor.
misting in exhaust air may occur if the filter becomes saturated during wet pick-up. If misting
occurs, remove filter and allow to dry or, replace with another dry filter to eliminate the misting
and possible dripping of liquid around the lid. Turn the unit off immediately upon completing a
wet pick-up job or when tank is full and ready to be emptied. Raise the hose to drain any excess
liquid into the tank. The interior of the tank should be periodically cleaned.
The foam sleeve should be cleaned periodically as described in the following steps:
1. Always disconnect the plug from the wall receptacle before removing the tank cover. Place
tank cover in an upside down position. Remove foam sleeve by sliding it up and off the lid
cage.
2. Shake excess dust off foam sleeve with a rapid up and down movement.
3. Hold foam sleeve under running water for a minute or two, rinsing from the inside. A water
wash is not always required, depending on the condition of the foam sleeve.
4. Gently wring out excess water, blot foam sleeve with a clean towel, and allow to dry. The foam
sleeve is now ready to be reinstalled on the lid cage.
NOTE: WeT PICk-uP ACCeSSORIeS SHOuLd Be WASHed PeRIOdICALLy, eSPeCIALLy AfTeR
PICkING uP WeT, STICky kITCHeN ACCIdeNTS. THIS CAN Be ACCOmPLISHed WITH A WARm
SOLuTION Of SOAP ANd WATeR.
EMPTyING LIQUID WASTES fROM THE TANk
Not all units are equipped with tank drains. Follow the instructions, which apply to
your specific unit.
Without Tank Drain
your vacuum can be used as a powerful blower. Caution should be used when
using the vacuum as a blower due to the powerful force of air when using
certain attachments. The blower port is located on the backside of motor
housing. To use your unit as a blower, clear hose of any obstruction and follow
the directions based on your hose type.
Hose with locking-nut
If your vacuum contains a blower port cover
(not standard with all mod-
els)
, unscrew blower port cover. The blower port cover is equipped with a
retaining strap to prevent loss of the port cover while blower is in use. Insert
hose end with locking-nut into blower port and tighten (figure 26) . do not
over-tighten.
Hose without locking-nut
Insert machine hose end into blower port (figure 27) . Twist slightly to tighten the connection.
WARNING
– ALWAyS WEAR EyE PROTECTION TO PRE-
VENT ROCkS OR DEBRIS fROM BEING BLOWN OR RICOCHETING INTO
THE EyES OR fACE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INjURy.
BLOWER fEATURE
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INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGE fILTER
(Not standard with all models)
NOTE:
If foam sleeve is in position over lid cage, it must be
removed before installing cartridge filter.
The cartridge filter can be used for wet or dry pick-
up; installation is the same for both. When picking up
large quantities of liquid please refer to the Wet Pick-up
Operation section in this manual. use the cartridge filter
in position over the lid cage for most general dry material
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 17) . Place
filter retainer into the top of the cartridge filter, hold the
tank cover with one hand, turn the handle on the filter
retainer clockwise to tighten, locking the filter into place
(figures 18 & 19) . To remove the filter for cleaning, again
hold the tank cover and turn the filter retainer counter-clockwise to loosen
17 18
20
19
21 22
23
and remove, slide the cartridge filter off the lid cage (figures 20 & 21) . To clean the cartridge fil-
ter shake or brush off excess dirt or rinse (from the inside of the filter) with water, dry completely
(approximately 24 hours) and re-install
(figures 22 & 23)
.
NOTE:
If the filter has been used for
wet pick-up, it must be cleaned and dried before using for dry pick-up.
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