Foam Sleeve
Rinse with water, dry and reinstall.
SHOP-VAC
®
VACUUM FILTER
CLEANING REFERENCE
Reusable Disc Filter
Rinse with water, dry and reinstall; do not
machine wash.
Cartridge Filter &
Ultra Web
®
Cartridge Filters
From inside of filter, rinse with water, dry com-
pletely and reinstall.
Super Performance Filter
Dispose of after filter develops rips or tears.
Full Polyester Filter
Brush off dirt and reinstall; if filter gets wet,
rinse with water, dry and reinstall.
All Collection Bags
Dispose of bag when full.
Cleanstream
®
Cartridge Filters
Clean installed filter by simply tapping or
shaking the vacuum unit. To restore optimum
airflow, remove filter, tap end cap against
a hard surface to loosen debris. Additional
debris can be removed by rinsing outside
surface of filter with running water. Avoid
dampening inside of filter. Completely air dry
filter after washing.
Troubleshooting Chart
Parts/accessories missing
1. Packed in tank
1. Check in tank
Vacuum cleaner will not start
1. No power at receptacle
1. Check for power
2. Defective switch
2. Replace switch
3. Defective motor
3. Replace motor
Dust discharging from exhaust
1. Filter not installed/not installed properly
1. Properly install filter
2. Filter damaged
2. Replace filter
3. Filter clogged or dust is too fine
3. Use more efficient filter
4. Filter not functional
4. Clean and replace filter
Loss of suction
1. Loose hose connection
1. Tighten hose connection
2. Filter clogged
2. Clean or replace filter
3. Full tank
3. Empty tank
4. Hole in hose
4. Replace hose
Static shock
1. Dry environment
1. Add moisture to air (if practical, use a console
or installed humidifier).
2. Relative humidity of air is low
2. This situation is temporary and does not
affect the use of the vacuum cleaner.
Symptom Possible Cause(s) Corrective Action