(Not standard with all models)
NOTE:
If foam sleeve is in position over lid cage, it must be removed before installing cartridge
filter.
The cartridge filter can be used for wet or dry pick
up; installation is the same for both. When picking up
large quantities of liquid please refer to the Wet Pick up
Operation section in this manual. use the cartridge filter
in position over the lid cage for most general dry material
(Not standard with all models)
If your tool holder looks like the one pictured in
figure 10,
follow these instructions.
1. With rear of unit facing you, take tool holder and position it
with tabs facing rear of unit
(figure 11)
.
2. Place "J" shaped tabs into the slots on cord wraps
(figure 12)
.
3. Press down until tabs snap into place.
4. Press down on center of tool holder until tab latches on
bottom lid
(figure 13)
.
If your tool holder looks like the one pictured in
figure 14,
follow these instructions.
1. With rear of unit facing you, take tool holder and position it
with tabs facing rear of unit
(figure 15)
.
2. Place tabs on tool holder into the slots on back of tank
cover
(figure 16)
.
3. Press down until tabs snap into place.
WARNING
– ALWAyS DISCONNECT THE PLUG fROM
THE WALL OUTLET BEfORE REMOVING THE TANk COVER.
When using the reusable dry filter to pick up dust and dry
material, you must install foam sleeve and reusable dry
filter to ensure proper filtration. If the vacuum has been
used to pick up liquids, the foam sleeve must be cleaned
and dried before installing for dry pick up. With tank cover
in an upside down position, slide foam sleeve down over
lid cage pulling until foam sleeve completely covers lid
cage
(figure 17, 18)
. Center the reusable dry filter on
lid cage
(figure 19)
, slide mounting ring down over filter
until ring is positioned against the ribs of the lid cage
(figure 20)
. The reusable dry filter should always be in
position over the foam sleeve for dry pick up. To remove the filter for cleaning,
remove mounting ring and filter from lid cage
(figure 21)
. To clean the reus-
able dry filter, shake off excess dirt and dust or (depending on the condition
of the filter) rinse with water. Allow the filter to dry completely and reinstall.
dO nOT MAChIne WASh OR dRy.
(Not standard with all models)
INSTALLING fOAM SLEEVE AND REUSABLE
DRy fILTER
21
17
18
20
19
CASTER SySTEM ASSEMBLy
TOOL HOLDER
you will find four caster feet, four casters and four screws
(figure 2)
with your wet/dry vacuum. Assemble as follows:
1. With cord disconnected from receptacle and tank cover
removed, turn tank upside down so that bottom is facing
up.
2. With front of tank facing you, take caster feet marked with
the letter A
(figure 3)
and place in slots on left front and
right rear of tank also marked with the letter A
(figure 4)
.
Secure with screws provided
(figure 5)
.
3. Take caster feet marked with the letter B
(figure 6)
and
place in slots on right front and left rear of tank also
marked with the letter B
(figure 7)
. Secure with screws
provided
(figure 8)
.
4. 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.
5. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes
provided. Apply pressure and twisting motion until casters
snap into place
(figure 9)
. Return tank to upright position.
DRy PICk UP
INSTALLING THE DISPOSABLE fILTER BAG
(Not standard with all models)
1. use for dry pick up only. use in conjunction with cartridge filter
for picking up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust.
2. With cord disconnected from receptacle, pull latches in an out-
ward motion and remove tank cover.
3. Grasp cardboard collar firmly and slide rubber guard onto inlet
fitting as far as possible
(figure 29).
4. When secured in place, expand bag and position around the
inside of the tank
(figure 30).
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30
WARNING fOR fINE DUST & POWDERS
When vacuuming fine dust, or powders of any kind (ex. plaster, drywall dust, cold ashes, con-
crete dust, etc.)...a
high efficiency drywall filter bag must be used
. When vacuuming normal
household dust and debris, standard household disposable filter bags may be used. These
"large bag" filters connect to the air inlet fitting on the inside of the vacuum tank.
FILTER SELECTION GUIDE
SIZE
5-8 U.S. Gal (18.9-30.3L)
10-14 U.S. Gal (37.8-53L)
15-22 U.S. Gal (56.8-83.2L)
90107 REUSABLE DRY FILTER AND MOUNTING RING
fits most Shop-Vac
®
Wet/Dry Vacuums.
90585 FOAM FILTER SLEEVE fits most Shop-Vac
®
Wet/Dry
Va cuum.
Fine dust
Drywall
Standard
Household
90671 90661
90672 90662
90673 90663
WET PICk UP OPERATION
Remove ALL dirt and debris found in the tank. The vacuum requires only a minimum of conver-
sion when going from dry to wet pick up. Remove all dry use filters from the vacuum. A clean
cartridge filter may be used for vacuuming small amounts of liquids. for proper installation of
the cartridge filter refer to Installing the Cartridge filter. for best results when vacuuming large
quantities of liquid, remove the cartridge filter. When vacuuming liquids containing debris, it is
recommended purchasing a foam sleeve and install over filter cage; otherwise a foam sleeve
is not required for wet pick up. foam sleeve and additional filters may be purchased by visiting
our website at www. shopvac.com, contacting our customer service department, or purchasing
at your local Shop-Vac
®
distributor.
Misting in exhaust air may occur if the filter becomes saturated during wet pick up. If misting
occurs, remove filter and allow to dry or, replace with another dry filter to eliminate the misting
and possible dripping of liquid around the lid. Turn the unit off immediately upon completing a
wet pick up job or when tank is full and ready to be emptied. Raise the hose to drain any excess
liquid into the tank. The interior of the tank should be periodically cleaned.
The foam sleeve should be cleaned periodically as described in the following steps:
1. Always disconnect the plug from the wall receptacle before removing the tank cover. Place
tank cover in an upside down position. Remove foam sleeve by sliding it up and off the lid
cage.
2. Shake excess dust off foam sleeve with a rapid up and down movement.
3. hold foam sleeve under running water for a minute or two, rinsing from the inside. A water
wash is not always required, depending on the condition of the foam sleeve.
4. Gently wring out excess water, blot foam sleeve with a clean towel, and allow to dry. The foam
sleeve is now ready to be reinstalled on the lid cage.
NOTE:
WeT PICk uP ACCeSSORIeS ShOuLd Be WAShed PeRIOdICALLy, eSPeCIALLy AfTeR
PICkInG uP WeT, STICky kITChen ACCIdenTS. ThIS CAn Be ACCOMPLIShed WITh A WARM
SOLuTIOn Of SOAP And WATeR.
EMPTyING LIQUID WASTES fROM THE TANk
Not all units are equipped with tank drains. Follow the instructions, which
apply to your specific unit.
your vacuum can be used as a powerful blower. To use your unit as a blower,
clear hose of any obstruction. Insert machine hose end into blower port on
rear of unit
(figure 31)
. Twist slightly to tighten the connection. Caution
should be used when using as a blower due to the powerful force of air when
using certain attachments.
WARNING
– ALWAyS WEAR EyE PROTECTION TO PRE-
VENT ROCkS OR DEBRIS fROM BEING BLOWN OR RICOCHETING INTO
THE EyES OR fACE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INjURy.
BLOWER fEATURE
31
INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGE fILTER
22
23
pick up. With the tank cover in an upside down position,
slide the cartridge filter down over the lid cage, pushing
until the filter seals against the cover
(figure 22)
. Place
filter retainer into the top of the cartridge filter, hold the tank
cover with one hand, turn the handle on the filter retainer
clockwise to tighten, locking the filter into place
(figures
23 & 24)
. To remove the filter for cleaning, again hold the
tank cover and turn the filter retainer counter-clockwise to
loosen and remove, slide the cartridge filter off the lid cage
(figures 25 & 26)
. To clean the cartridge filter shake or
brush off excess dirt or rinse (from the inside of the filter)
with water, dry completely (approximately 24 hours) and reinstall
(figures 27
& 28)
.
NOTE:
If the filter has been used for wet pick up, it must be cleaned
and dried before using for dry pick up.
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