Shop-Vac 6045 Series, User Manual

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SET UP AND OPERATION (CONT’D)
ACCESSORIES, HOSES AND WANDS
FILTER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
FILTRATION SYSTEM
There are a variety of filters available for your vacuum. There are cage filters that install onto the underside
of the tank cover and tank filters that install into the tank. The filters are grouped into three filtration
categories. General filtration is used for large debris; such as, wood chips, nails and gravel. Medium
filtration is used for medium debris; such as, dirt, sand and sawdust. Fine filtration is used for fine debris;
such as drywall dust, cold ash and cement dust. It is important to have the correct filters installed for your
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NOTE: When using the vacuum to pick up very fine dust. It will be necessary to empty the tank and clean
the cage filter at more frequent intervals to maintain maximum pick up power or add a disposable filter bag.
DRY PICK UP OPERATION
NOTE:
Never use the vacuum for dry pick up without a dry use filter installed. Using the vacuum without a
filter will cause dust to discharge from the blower port and cause damage to the motor.
WARNING
–
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE WALL OUTLET
BEFORE REMOVING THE TANK COVER.
Follow the instructions for the filter that came with your vacuum. Some filters mentioned do not come
standard with all vacuums. Additional filters are available at your local dealer or the Shop-Vac
®
website.
CARTRIDGE FILTER
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 fine dust or powders a high efficiency filter bag must be used with the cartridge
filter.
1. If a foam sleeve is installed on the lid cage, remove it by sliding it off the lid cage.
NOTE: If the cartridge
filter has been used for wet pick up, it must be cleaned and dried before using it for dry pick up.
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Nozzles and Accessories
Wands Hoses
All Shop-Vac
®
vacuums covered in this manual come with accessories to cover wet and dry cleanup jobs.
Not all vacs include all accessories shown.
Deluxe 12" (30.48cm) Nozzle
Inserts snap-in and out.
Elbow swivels.
14" (35.56cm) ABS Plastic
Master Nozzle
Inserts lock into place by
sliding red buttons. Elbow swivels.
Lock
Lock
Floor
Brush
Insert
Double
Blade
Squeegee
Insert
Carpet
Tool
Insert
14" (35.56cm) Metal
Master Nozzle
Inserts lock into place by
sliding insert onto nozzle.
All Friction Fit Wands
Insert wand ends together
and twist to form a tight fit.
Positive Locking Wands
Insert wand ends together
until metal push button locks.
Locking Nut Wand End
Insert wand end over nozzle
and tighten nut.
Dual Surface Selector Nozzle
Levers control brush position for
various types of cleaning.
All Friction Fit Hoses
Insert machine hose end into
tank and twist to form a
tight fit.
Posi-Lock Hoses
Insert hose collar onto
threaded tank inlet and
tighten. Do not over-tighten.
Brush Insert Shown
Carpet
Tool
Insert
Squeegee
Insert
All Friction Fit
Accessories
Insert wand end or hose
into accessory and twist to
form a tight fit.
(1.25" (3.18cm)
utility nozzle
shown)