Shop-Vac SEP SERIES, User Manual

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68. The vacuum is equipped with an automatic suction
shut-off that operates when picking up liquids. As the
level of the liquid rises in the tank, an internal float
rises until it seats 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 and the suction is drastically reduced. If this
occurs, turn unit off immediately. Failure to turn unit
off after float rises and shuts off suction will result
in extensive damage to the motor. To continue use,
empty the liquid waste from the tank as outlined in
the previous section.
NOTE: IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER, THE
VACUUM COULD LOSE SUCTION. IF THIS OCCURS,
TURN UNIT OFF AND PLACE VAC IN UPRIGHT
POSITION. THIS WILL ALLOW THE FLOAT TO RETURN
TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE
TO CONTINUE OPERATION.
69. No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped
with lifetime lubricated bearings.
AUTOMATIC SUCTION
SHUT OFF
LUBRICATION
STORAGE
TROUBLESHOOTING
FIGURE 30
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Loss of suction
wet pick up
Loss of suction
dry pick up
Loss of suction or misting
during wet
pick up
Clogged filter
Clogged filter
Full tank
Full tank
Saturated filter
Clean filter: See steps 22 - 26 on pages 6 & 7, and
steps 42 - 45 on page 8.
Clean filter: See steps 22 - 26 on pages 6 & 7.
Drain and clean tank: See step 67 on page 9.
Clean filter: See steps 38 on page 8.
Empty and clean tank.
70. Before storing your vacuum
cleaner the tank should
be emptied and cleaned.
The power cord can be
wrapped around the cord
wraps provided on the tank
cover on rear of unit.
FIGURE 30.
71. Accessories may be stored
in the tool holder.
FIGURE 31. The
vacuum should be stored
indoors.
BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON YOUR VACUUM, TURN THE UNIT OFF AND DISCONNECT THE PLUG
FROM THE WALL OUTLET.
Full tank Empty tank: See step 67 on pg 9.
FIGURE 31
Full disposable filter bag Remove bag or replace with new.
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