For advice
on the safety and suitability of this equipment
contact your local HSS Hire Shop.
There is a serious risk of personal injury if you do
not follow all instructions laid down in this guide.
The hirer has a responsibility to ensure that all
necessary risk assessments have been completed
prior to the use of this equipment.
This equipment should only be used by an operator
who has been deemed competent to do so by
his/her employer.
This equipment should be used by an able bodied,
competent adult
who has read and understood these
instructions. Anyone with either a temporary or
permanent disability, should seek expert advice before
using it.
Keep children, animals and bystanders away from
the work area. Cordon off a NO GO area using
cones and either barriers or tape, available for hire
from your local HSS Hire Shop.
Never use this equipment if you are ill,
feeling tired, or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
Wear practical, waterproof clothing, gloves
and footwear.
Avoid loose garments and
jewellery that could catch in moving parts, tie back long
hair.
Never operate the vacuums ON/OFF switches with
wet hands.
This equipment is heavy
(31Kg dry),
never attempt
to lift it on your own, always get help.
Take all necessary precautions to protect yourself
and others against the possibility of contracting
infectious diseases in your work environment.
Always switch OFF and unplug the equipment
when not in use.
Ensure the work area is well lit and ventilated,
if in
doubt, ask about lighting and ventilation equipment at
your local HSS Hire Shop.
Make sure you know how to switch this machine
OFF before you switch it ON
in case you get into
difficulty.
Make sure that anyone in the immediate work area
is warned of what you are doing.
Always disconnect the machine from its power
supply before making adjustments to it.
Always transport, store and operate the machine in
an upright position.
Keep the unit’s air vents clear of all obstructions.
NEVER use this equipment for removing hazardous
or corrosive fluids. Never attempt to pick-up
flammable liquids.
This unit is for WET pickup only, NEVER use this
vacuum for dry pick-up.
GENERAL SAFETY
Check the condition of the equipment before use.
If it shows signs of damage or excessive wear, return it to
your local HSS Hire Shop.
The HSS Wet Vacuum with Auto Pump requires a
suitable 110V 16amp generated supply, or may be
powered from the mains via a suitable 110V transformer.
If the equipment fails, or if its power supply cable
or plug becomes damaged, return it.
Never try to
repair it yourself.
Keep cables out of harm’s way,
and clear of the
work area.
Extension leads should be fully unwound and
loosely coiled, away from the equipment.
Never run
them through water, over sharp edges or where they
could trip someone.
Keep the equipment dry, using electrical equipment
in very damp or wet conditions can be dangerous.
HSS Wet Vacuum Cleaners are designed to be used in a
wet environment, and are perfectly safe to do so,
provided that all electrical components, switches and
leads are kept dry.
To reduce the risk of electric shock, always
use a suitable RCD
(Residual Current-Operated
Device) available from your local HSS Hire Shop.
Ensure the machine and power socket are switched
OFF before plugging into the power supply.
It is essential to familiarise yourself with all the
controls before starting.
Unclip and remove the motor unit complete with filter.
Connect the hose to the base
by screwing on to the
inlet (clockwise), then
fit the 3 wand sections
together followed by the vacuum head.
Connect the discharge hose
to the pumps outlet port.
The hose is fitted with a
screw connector, ensure the
‘0’ ring is present, as this
provides an air-tight seal.
Run the discharge hose to
a convenient drain
or other
suitable discharge point,
making sure it is free from
kinks and sharp turns that
could impede the flow of
water.
Check that the pump
power lead is connected to
the power socket on the
rear of the power head. To
connect the power lead simply push the lead plug
firmly into the power socket.
GETTING STARTED
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
To switch the vacuum ON
simply
move the VAC
ON/OFF switch to the ‘I’ position.
To switch the auto pump ON
simply
move the
PUMP ON/OFF switch to the ‘I’ position.
To switch either OFF move the switch to the ‘0’ position.
Familiarise yourself with the switches and their location
so that you can operate them quickly in an emergency.
All that remains is to
plug the vacuum into its power
supply and switch the supply ON.
The advantage of this machine over conventional
wet pick up vacuums is that you do not have to
stop and empty the unit when full.
The auto pump will operate as soon as the water
content reaches a set level, provided you have
switched the unit ON.
Switch the vacuum and the auto pump ON.
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Pump
ON/OFF
Switch
Vacuum
ON/OFF
Switch
ON
OFF
ON
OFF
Ball
Filter
Power
Unit
Power
Socket
Pump
Power
Lead
Clip
Inlet
Outlet
Outlet
Port
Discharge
Hose
Inlet
Hose
Wet Vacuum with Auto Pump
