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TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING:

  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNPLUG BEFORE 

TROUBLESHOOTING.

Symptom

Possible Causes

Corrective Action

Vacuum will not operate.

1)  No power supply.

1)  Check power supply – cord, 

     breakers, fuses.

2)  Faulty power cord.

2)  Unplug and check the 

     power cord.  If damaged,   

     have it repaired by a  

     professional.

3)  Collection tank full.

3)  Empty collection tank.

4)  Switch in the wrong position 4)  Press the ON ‘I’ button on   

     the power head.

Dust comes from motor cover. 1)  The dust filter is missing or   

     damaged.

1)  Attach or replace dust filter.

Reduced efficiency and motor/

speed vibration.

1)  There is a blockage in the 

     nozzle or hose, or the 

     collection tank inlet.  Or dust  

     filter blocked by fine dust.

1)  Check nozzle, hose and 

     collection tank inlets for   

     blockage.  Take off the filter    

     and clean it or install a new 

     filter.

Remote will not operate

1)   Battery is dead.

1)  Replace the battery.

Summary of Contents for VWM510

Page 1: ...ent Park Court Greenville SC 29607 Replacement Filters Accessories available at Vacmaster com FOR YOUR SAFETY Read and understand this manual before use Keep this manual for future reference 5 Gallon Model No VWM510 Operator s Manual Wet Dry Vacuum ...

Page 2: ...oduct is to be used for commercial industrial or rental use a 90 day limited warranty will apply Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary from state to state For product service call Customer Service at 1 866 384 8432 Not Covered by Warranty Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse negligence direct indirect abuse accident...

Page 3: ...al and all labels on the Wet Dry Vacuum cleaner before operating Safety is a combination of common sense staying alert and knowing how your vacuum works Use this Wet Dry Vac only as described in this manual To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your Wet Dry Vac use only Vacmaster recommended accessories When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed inc...

Page 4: ... Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section of this manual Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used by or near children To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter Do not leave Wet Dry Vac unattended when plugged in Unplug...

Page 5: ... 100 Feet 30 5 Meters 150 Feet 45 7 Meters 110V 120V Amps 0 6 7 10 11 12 13 16 18 18 16 14 16 16 16 12 16 14 14 14 12 12 WARNING WITH A DOUBLE INSULATED WET DRY VACUUM TWO SYSTEMS OF INSULATION ARE PROVIDED INSTEAD OF GROUNDING NO GROUNDING MEANS IS PROVIDED ON A DOUBLE INSULATED APPLIANCE NOR SHOULD A MEANS FOR GROUNDING BE ADDED SERVICING A DOUBLE INSULATED WET DRY VACUUM REQUIRES EXTREME CARE A...

Page 6: ... G H B C Carton Contents List Key A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R Qty 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Description Vac Assembly Hose Storage Rod Mounting Rack 11 Foot Hose 10 Foot Flex Hose Floor Nozzle Crevice Tool Round Dust Brush Extension Wands Car Nozzle Cartridge Filter Filter Retainer Air Noise Diffuser Accessory Storage Caddy Remote Control Handle Foam Wet Filter 3 Screws Bag Operat...

Page 7: ...t fig 5 MOUNTING RACK AND STORAGE ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT Do not mount the rack over 5 feet from the floor Do not screw the rack to drywall only Secure the screws to a stud Do not hang from or sit on the mounting rack Do not exceed the 40 pound maximum weight limit 6 Insert the hose storage rod into the two holes located on the top of the mounting rack Make sure the bend of the rod is directed away fro...

Page 8: ... aligning the vac hanging hook A with slot B on the mounting rack and slide downward until it locks When trying to mount vac onto the rack please hold the plug and make sure the cable is not hanging between rack and the back of the vac fig 10 4 Attach the accessory storage caddy on either side of the vac onto the hooks provided fig 11 5 Your vacuum comes ready for dry vacuum cleaning For installat...

Page 9: ...ection bag flange onto the inlet port taking care not to damage the bag Dust bag sold separately 4 Place filter retainer on top of cartridge filter and tighten down by turning the retainer handle clockwise fig 3 5 Place the power head back on the collection tank aligning the top section with the latches and snap into place fig 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS DRY VACUUMING 6 Insert the locking end of the ...

Page 10: ... power head back on the collection tank fig 2 For filter installation instructions see page 13 DO NOT USE THE CARTRIDGE FILTER FOR LIQUID VACUUMING OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WET VACUUMING 3 Fit the desired attachment to the vacuum hose fig 3 4 Verify that the switch is in the O OFF position before plugging the power cord into the outlet fig 4 5 For large amounts of liquid vacuuming it is recommended ...

Page 11: ...d lock into position fig 3 5 Fit the desired extension wand and or nozzle to the free end of the vacuum hose fig 4 6 Ensure the power switch is turned off and plug in the power supply fig 5 7 Before turning ON the vac firmly hold loose end of the hose Turn the motor on by flipping the switch to the I ON position or use the vac with switch set to remote control setting and the remote control fig 6 ...

Page 12: ...TER FOR DRY VACUUMING If the machine is used without the dust filter the motor will burn out and the warranty will be voided Always keep spare dust filters on hand NOTICE The filters included are made of high quality materials designed to stop small dust particles The dust filter should be used for dry pick up only A dry dust filter is necessary to pick up dust If the dust filter is wet it will cl...

Page 13: ...gently tapping or brushing dirt off Cleaning should not be done indoors in living areas For optimal performance a new filter is recommended 4 Install cleaned or new filter as instructed above in steps 2 and 3 of Installing Cartridge Filter 5 Wet filters should be removed and allowed to air dry for 24 hours before installing onto the filter cage Installing Foam Wet Filter 1 Verify that the power co...

Page 14: ...te control is programmed 1 Take a Phillips screwdriver and remove the screws on the remote control fig 1 2 Slide back the remote cover so that the white triangle on the remote cover points to the unlock symbol fig 2 3 3 Remove the remote cover from the handle fig 4 4 Lift the foam cover to expose the battery and remove the old battery fig 5 5 Insert the new battery with the terminals in the direct...

Page 15: ... full 3 Empty collection tank 4 Switch in the wrong position 4 Press the ON I button on the power head Dust comes from motor cover 1 The dust filter is missing or damaged 1 Attach or replace dust filter Reduced efficiency and motor speed vibration 1 There is a blockage in the nozzle or hose or the collection tank inlet Or dust filter blocked by fine dust 1 Check nozzle hose and collection tank inl...

Page 16: ...16 EXPLODED VIEW ...

Page 17: ...addy 1 10 551001126 Mounting Rack 1 11 551001125 Hose Storage Rod Assembly 1 12 551001113 1 7 8 X 11 Hose 1 13 551001114 1 7 8 X 10 Flex Hose 1 14 551001121 1 7 8 Extension Wand 2 15 551001116 1 7 8 Round Dust Brush 1 16 551001117 1 7 8 Floor Nozzle 1 17 551001124 Foam Wet Filter 1 18 551109125 1 7 8 Crevice Tool 1 19 551109126 1 7 8 Car Nozzle 1 20 551001119 Remote Control Handle Assembly 1 21 55...

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