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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of using 

common sense, staying alert, and 

knowing how your Pump Accessory 

works.

SAFETY SIGNAL WORDS

DANGER: Indicates an imminently 

hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, will result in serious injury 

or death.

WARNING: Indicates a potentially 

hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, could result in death or 

serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a potentially 

hazardous situation which, if not 

avoided, may result in minor or 

moderate injury.

When using your Pump, always follow 

basic safety precautions including the 

following:

WARNING:

 

TO REDUCE 

THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC  

SHOCK OR INJURY:

•  Read  and  understand  this  operator’s               

   manual and all labels on the Pump 

   Accessory before operating. Use 

   only as described in this manual.

• Do not operate this Pump Accessory  

   without being installed on a Wet/Dry 

   Vac or without the strainer installed.

• Do not install pump, motor, or any    

   electrical components below water 

   level. This pump is not submersible.

• Do not leave pump running while  

   unattended.

• Do not use this Pump Accessory 

   near, or for pumping fl ammable or 

   combustible liquids, gases, or 

   explosive dusts, such as gasoline or  

   other fuels, lighter fl uid, cleaners,   

   oil-based paints, natural gas, 

   hydrogen, coal dust, magnesium dust,   

   grain dust, or gun powder.

• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not expose to rain. For indoors use    

   only.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To 

   unplug, grasp the GFCI (Ground Fault 

   Circuit Interrupt) plug, not the cord.

• Do not use with damaged cord, plug 

   or other parts.

• Do not use Pump Accessory as a        

   sprayer.

• If your Pump Accessory is not 

   working as it should, has missing   

   parts, has been dropped, damaged,  

   left out doors, or dropped into water,  

   return it to an Independent Service 

   Center.

• Do not run pump dry. Damage may 

   occur to pump.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord 

   as handle, close a door on cord, or 

   pull cord around sharp edges or 

   corners.

• Do not run Wet/Dry Vac over cord.

• Do not handle plug, the Wet/Dry Vac, 

   or the Pump Accessory with wet 

   hands.

• To reduce the risk of health hazards 

   from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum 

   or pump toxic materials.

• Do not use or store near hazardous 

   materials.

• Do not plug the Pump Accessory into 

   the same electrical circuit that is being 

   used by the Wet/Dry Vac.

• For Wet Applications Only. Do not 

   attempt to pump dry debris, or debris 

   of any kind.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS

Summary of Contents for PE401

Page 1: ...PE401 FOR YOUR SAFETY Read and understand this manual before use Keep this manual for future reference www vacmaster com Cleva North America 601 Regent Park Court Greenville SC 29607 3084514 Conforms to UL Standard 1017 Certified to CSA STD C22 2 No 243 10 ...

Page 2: ...roducing a high quality durable product This Vacmaster product carries a limited one 1 year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from date of purchase under normal household use If product is to be used for commercial industrial or rental use a 90 day limited warranty will apply Warranty does not apply to defects due to direct or indirect abuse negligence misuse accidents repairs ...

Page 3: ...mping flammable or combustible liquids gases or explosive dusts such as gasoline or other fuels lighter fluid cleaners oil based paints natural gas hydrogen coal dust magnesium dust grain dust or gun powder Keep cord away from heated surfaces Do not expose to rain For indoors use only Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt plug not the cord Do not ...

Page 4: ...e the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of your Pump Accessory and GFCI housing WARNING FOR YOUR OWN SAFETY READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR S MANUAL DO NOT RUN UNATTENDED DO NOT PICK UP HOT ASHES COALS TOXIC FLAMMABLE OR OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS DO NOT USE AROUND EXPLOSIVE LIQUIDS OR VAPORS WARNING To reduce the risk of electrocution complete the following steps 1 Plug in receptacl...

Page 5: ... the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is used it must be held in place by a metal screw Please consult a qualified electrician if there is question how to connect to a ground with a 2 prong outlet The pump should not be plugged into this outlet if it is not grounded WARNING Risk of electric shock This pump is supplied...

Page 6: ...elf with the following product and features and read the entire owner s manual for specific usage of your new Pump Accessory IMPORTANT NOTE Please Read This Manual Carefully Getting to Know Your Pump Pump Accessory Pump Outlet Drain Cap GFCI Plug Pump Inlet Cord Shut off Valve ON OFF Switch Adapter Strainer Familiarize yourself with the control and features of your Pump Accessory before operating ...

Page 7: ...igned to prohibit rotation of the pump after installation so proper alignment must be achieved before the coupler has been tightened 3 After the pump assembly is securely attached to the drain the shut off valve should be installed to the outlet of the pump and turned to the closed position Without this shut off valve installed liquid will leak through the pump outlet Connect a standard size garde...

Page 8: ...educe the risk of fire or explosion do not operate this vac in areas with flammable gases vapors or explosive dust in the air Flammable gases or vapors include but are not limited to lighter fluid solvent type cleaners oil base paints gasoline alcohol or aerosol sprays Explosive dusts include but are not limited to coal magnesium aluminum grain or gun powder Do not vacuum explosive dust flammable ...

Page 9: ...nded liquid until your Wet Dry Vac stops picking up the liquid or until all liquid is cleaned up 3 Turn your vac off allowing it to stop completely Position hose to the desired location to empty drum 5 To verify drum is mostly empty unplug the pump and vac remove vacuum powerhead and inspect the drum contents If liquid is still in drum see Troubleshooting section on page 11 NOTE Do not run pump dr...

Page 10: ...cloth dampened with warm water and mild soap Remove any excess water or debris with a dry cloth Cord Storage Wrap the cord up and use the attached hook loop strap to retain the cord Storing the Pump Accessory When not in use store your Pump Accessory in a cool dry location with the cord wrapped up using the supplied hook loop cord wrap The original Wet Dry Vac drain cap should then be installed on...

Page 11: ...let does not exceed 50 feet 1 Check GFCI see page 8 2 Make sure Pump Accessory is plugged in 3 Make sure switch is on 4 Check house circuit breaker fuse 1 Check fit on adapter 2 Check coupler fit and O ring 3 Check shut off valve fit and O ring 4 Check garden hose fit and make sure hose washer is in place 1 Unplug Pump Accessory 2 Check for blockage 3 If Pump Accessory continues to have an electri...

Page 12: ...1 7 PA01BZ 20 60 Owner s Manual 1 WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock unplug power cord before servicing the Wet Dry Vac Pump Accessory 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 REPAIR PARTS PE401 Wet Dry Vac Pump Accessory Always order by part number not by key number Always mention the model number when ordering parts The model number is found on the serial plate located on the pump To order parts ca...

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