WET PICk UP OPERATION
52
53
56
57
55
54
58
(Not standard with all units)
NOTE:
If foam sleeve is installed, it does not need to be removed before installing the car-
tridge filter. foam sleeve must be positioned on the InSIde of groove around lid cage for the
cartridge filter to fit properly.
Dry Pick Up:
NOTE:
If the filter has been used for wet pick up, it must be cleaned and dried before using
for dry pick up.
1. The cartridge filter can be used for most general dry pick up.
2. Make sure inlet deflector is fully inserted into deflector guide on inside of tank. If it is not,
install inlet deflector by sliding it downward into slot on deflector guide
(figure 59). NOTE:
hose must be removed before inlet deflector can be inserted into or removed from deflector
guide. Opening on inlet deflector can face either side of tank. Inlet deflector should always
be in place for any type of cleaning.
3. With tank cover in an upside down position, slide cartridge filter over lid cage, pushing
until the filter seals against the cover
(figure 60)
.
4. Place filter retainer into top of the cartridge filter, hold the tank cover with one hand while
turning the handle on the filter retainer clockwise to tighten and lock into place
(figure 61
& 62)
.
INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGE fILTER
59
60
66
65
61
62
64
63
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. unscrew hose locking-nut and remove hose from inlet
(figure 67)
.
4. Remove inlet deflector from deflector guide
(figure 68)
.
NOTE:
hose must be removed
before inlet deflector can be taken out.
5. With the opening of the inlet deflector facing the left or right side of the filter bag, slide filter
bag collar over deflector matching notches of bag collar to tabs on inlet deflector, bag will
only fit properly one way
(figure 69)
.
6. Slide deflector with collection bag attached into deflector guide
(figure 70)
.
7. Reinsert hose into inlet and tighten locking-nut
(figure 71)
.
8. When secured in place, expand bag and position around the inside of tank.
9. Replace tank cover.
NOTE:
When removing filter bag from tank, remove inlet deflector from filter bag collar and
reinstall into deflector guide. Inlet deflector should always be in place for any type of cleaning.
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 nor-
mal 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.
70
71
67
68
69
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/
90672/
90673/
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
90661/
90662/
90663/
E
F
G
H
I
J
S
R
WARNING
– ALWAyS DISCONNECT THE PLUG fROM
THE WALL OUTLET BEfORE REMOVING THE TANk COVER.
1. The foam sleeve and reusable dry filter may be used to pick up dust and dry material; you
must install both to insure 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. (See Wet Pick
up Operation on how to clean foam sleeve).
2. With tank cover in an upside down position, slide foam sleeve down over lid cage pulling
until foam sleeve completely covers lid cage
(figure 52)
. foam sleeve must be positioned
on the OuTSIde of groove around lid cage for the reusable dry filter to fit properly
(figure
53, 54)
.
3. Center the reusable dry filter on bottom of lid cage
(figure 55)
, slide mounting ring over
filter until ring is positioned against the top of the lid cage
(figure 56)
.
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. CheCk TO enSuRe ThAT ALL
edGeS Of The ReuSABLe dRy fILTeR ARe SeCuRe undeR The MOunTInG RInG.
4. Make sure inlet deflector is fully inserted into deflector guide on inside of tank. If it is not,
install inlet deflector by sliding it downward into slot on deflector guide
(figure 57). NOTE:
hose must be removed before inlet deflector can be inserted into or removed from deflector
guide. Opening on inlet deflector can face either side of tank. Inlet deflector should always
be in place for any type of cleaning.
5. To clean the reusable dry filter
a. Remove mounting ring and filter from lid cage
(figure 58)
.
b. Shake off excess dirt and dust or (depending on the condition of the filter) rinse with
water. dO nOT MAChIne WASh OR dRy.
c. To clean foam sleeve refer to Wet Pick up Operation in this manual.
d. Allow filters to dry completely before reinstalling.
CAUTION
– kEEP fILTERS CLEAN
IMPORTANT:
BefORe InSTALLInG fILTeR Be SuRe ThAT fOAM SLeeVe IS OuTSIde Of
GROOVe AROund LId CAGe
(figure 53, 54)
.
(Not standard with all units)
INSTALLING fOAM SLEEVE AND REUSABLE
DRy fILTER
DRy PICk UP OPERATION
47
48
46
51
49
50
1. To use the pump operation feature refer to Pump Operation.
2. Remove ALL dirt and debris found in tank.
3. Remove all dry use filters from vacuum.
4. A clean cartridge filter may be used for vacuuming small amounts of liquids. for proper
installation instructions when using the cartridge filter, refer to Wet Pick up under the
Installing the Cartridge filter section.
Wet Pick Up:
WARNING
– THE CARTRIDGE fILTER IS NOT COMPATIBLE
WHEN UTILIZING THE PUMP PICk UP ASSEMBLy.
1. The cartridge filter can be used for wet pick up. however, when picking up large quantities
of water containing debris we recommend using the foam sleeve
(not standard with all
models)
. (See the Wet Pick up Operation section for foam sleeve installation).
2. Make sure inlet deflector is fully inserted into deflector guide on inside of tank. If it is not,
install inlet deflector by sliding it downward into slot on deflector guide
(figure 59). NOTE:
hose must be removed before inlet deflector can be inserted into or removed from deflector
guide. Opening on inlet deflector can face either side of tank. Inlet deflector should always be
in place for any type of cleaning.
3. Installation for wet pick up is the same as for dry pick up. follow steps 3 and 4 under dry
Pick up (Installing the cartridge filter).
Cleaning:
1. Remove filter by holding the tank cover while turning the filter retainer counter-clockwise to
loosen and remove. Slide filter off the lid cage
(figures 63 & 64)
.
2. Clean cartridge filter by shaking or brushing off excess dirt or rinse (from the inside of the
filter) with water, dry completely (approximately 24 hours) and reinstall
(figures 65 & 66)
.
If your tool holder looks like the one pictured in
figure 50
, follow these instructions.
1. With rear of unit facing you, take tool holder and slide over notches on rear of tank
(figure
51)
.
