(Not standard with all models)
1. With cord disconnected from recep-
tacle and tank cover removed, turn
tank upside down so that the bottom
is facing up.
2. With a pair of scissors, trim the
enclosed template to fit your size
tank. Sizes will be 11”, 14” or 16”
diameters.
3. Once template is cut out, place on
bottom of tank. Align inlet arrow on
template with center of inlet on tank
(Figure 27)
.
4. If caster feet are attached together,
separate by removing webbing.
5. Take caster foot marked with the letter
A and align arrow on foot
(Figure 28)
with arrow on template also marked
with the letter A
(Figure 29)
.
6. Place groove of foot over rim of tank
and push until the caster foot is tight
against bottom of tank
(Figure 30)
.
7. Secure feet with screw and washer when provided
(Figure 31)
.
8. 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.
9. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes provided. Apply pressure and
twisting motion until casters snap into place
(Figure 32).
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10. Repeat steps 3-9 with remaining feet.
11. Return tank to upright position.
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REAR WHEEL DOLLY/TOOL HOLDER
AND FRONT CASTER FEET ASSEMBLY
FOR METAL TANkS
(Not standard with all models)
You will find two casters
(k.)
, two large rear wheels
(l.)
, one axle
(m.)
, rear dolly
(n.)
, two
caster feet
(o.)
and four screws with your wet/dry vacuum. Assemble as follows:
1. With cord disconnected from receptacle and tank cover removed, turn tank upside down
so that the bottom is facing up.
2. Place axle upright on a hard surface and hammer on (1) cap nut. Place (1) wheel on axle
and slide down to cap nut
(Figure 33)
. Be sure flat side of wheel hub is facing outward.
3. Slide axle through holes provided in dolly
(Figure 34)
.
4. Slide remaining wheel onto axle and hammer on second cap nut
(Figure 35)
.
5. With a pair of scissors, trim the enclosed template to fit your size tank. Sizes will be 11”,
14” or 16” diameters.
6. Once template is cut out, place on bottom of tank, align inlet arrow on template with center
of inlet on tank
(Figure 36)
.
7. Align cutouts in center of rear dolly with bars on template
(Figure 37)
.
8. Place groove of rear dolly over rim of tank and push until the dolly is tight against bottom
of tank
(Figure 38)
.
9. Secure dolly with screw and metal washer provided
(Figure 39)
.
10. If caster feet are attached together, separate by removing webbing.
11. Take caster foot marked with the letter A and align arrow on foot
(Figure 40)
with arrow
on template also marked with the letter A
(Figure 41)
.
12. Place groove of foot over rim of tank and push until the caster foot is tight against
bottom of tank
(Figure 42)
.
13. Secure feet with screw and metal washer provided
(Figure 43)
.
14. If plastic flat washers are included in hardware package, place flat washer over stem of
caster before installing into feet.
NOTE: Flat washers are not required with all units.
15. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes provided. Apply pressure and
twisting motion until casters snap into place
(Figure 44).
16. Repeat steps 11-15 with remaining feet.
17. Place tool basket
(not standard with all models)
, with curved surface against tank, on
rear wheel dolly assembly
(Figure 45)
.
Tank Bottom
42
B
B
A
A
37
43
45
44
A
Arrow
A
39
41
40
38
B
B
A
A
Template
Bottom of Tank
34
36
35
33
o
n
k
l
m
DOLLY, CARRIAGE HANDLE AND
BASkET ASSEMBLY FOR METAL TANkS
(Not standard with all models)
1. Remove head from tank and place tank upside down on a flat surface.
2. Place wheels on rear frame/axle assembly with extended hub of wheel towards dolly
frame and place cap nuts on axle. Secure with hammer.
3. Insert caster socket into front frame and secure with phillips head screw.
4. Place groove in front frame into lip of tank and position so frame is directly above inlet.
5. Position grooves of rear frame into lip of tank and align so rear and front frames engage.
6. Secure dolly frame to tank by placing machine screws up through holes in dolly frame.
Ensure head of screw is fully recessed in area provided. After machine screw is inserted,
tighten with flat washer and hex nut.
7. Insert caster in caster socket and apply downward pressure until caster snaps into place.
8. Return vacuum to upright position. Attach carriage handle to tank by inserting bolt through
the center hole of handle and tank, secure with nut provided. Attach side handles with
screws provided. Be sure to spread ends of carriage handle when assembling to prevent
damage to tank.
9. Insert basket through center of carriage handle and slide into place.
B
B
A
A
Template
Bottom of Tank
27
A
Arrow
28
Tank bottom
30
31
32
A
29
2. Place axle upright on a hard surface and hammer on (1) cap nut. Place (1) wheel on axle and slide
down to cap nut
(Figure 18).
Be sure flat side of wheel hub is facing outward.
3. Slide axle through holes provided in dolly/basket
(Figure 19).
4. Slide remaining wheel onto axle and hammer on second cap nut (
Figure 20).
5. Take rear dolly assembly and place into slots (on rear of tank opposite drain) and secure with
screws provided
(Figure 21).
6. With tank drain facing you, take caster foot marked with the letter A
(Figure 22)
and place in
slot on left side of tank also marked with the letter A and secure with screw provided
(Figure
23)
.
7. Take caster foot marked with the letter B
(Figure 24)
and place in slot on right side of tank
also marked with the letter B and secure with screw provided
(Figure 25)
.
8. 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.
9. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes provided. Apply
pressure and twisting motion until casters snap into place
(Figure 26).
10. Return tank to upright position.
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CASTER FEET AND CASTER ASSEMBLY
FOR METAL TANkS
20
21
25
24
23
22
26
18
(Not standard with all models)
Stand vacuum right side up. Place metal carriage handle outside of
tank and under the side carrying handles. Be sure to spread the ends
of the carriage handles when assembling to prevent damage to the
tank. Align holes of carriage handle to holes in tank and fasten tightly
with screws, washers, and nuts provided. The sealing washer and
screw have a close fitting tolerance. Rubber side of sealing washer
should fit against inside wall of tank. Failure to properly install rubber
washer could result in water leakage or loss of performance. Replace
the tank cover and clamp the lid latches securely.
INSTALLING THE CARRIAGE HANDLE
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