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disconnected from tank inlet.
2. Grasp the cardboard collar irmly and slide rubber guard onto inlet itting as far
as possible.
3. When secured in place, expand the ilter bag and position around the inside of the tank.
8 TO 14 U.S. GALLON (30.3 TO 53 LITER) TANK:
1. Make sure the cord is disconnected from the receptacle, tank cover is removed and the hose is
disconnected from tank inlet.
2. Remove inlet delector from delector guide. NOTE: Hose must be removed
before inlet delector can be taken out.
3. With the opening of the inlet delector facing the left or right side of the ilter bag,
slide ilter bag collar over delector matching notches of bag collar to tabs on
inlet delector. Bag will only it properly one way.
4. Slide delector with ilter bag attached into delector guide.
5. Reinsert hose into inlet and tighten locking-nut. When secured in place expand bag and position around
inside of tank.
6. NOTE: When removing ilter bag from tank, remove inlet delector from ilter bag collar and reinstall into
delector guide. Inlet delector should always be in place for any type of cleaning.
WARNING
When vacuuming ine dust, or powders of any kind (plaster, drywall dust, cold ashes, concrete dust, etc.)
a high eficiency drywall ilter bag must be used. When vacuuming normal household dust and debris,
standard household disposable ilter bags may be used.
WET PICK UP OPERATION
1. Your vacuum can be used for wet pick up. Remove ALL dirt and debris found in the tank. Remove all dry
use ilters, including the ilter bag, from the vacuum.
2. A clean cartridge ilter may be used to pick up small quantities of liquid. To use the cartridge ilter;
follow the instructions under dry pick up.
3. For vacuuming large quantities of liquid use a foam sleeve. If a foam sleeve did not come standard with
your unit, one may be purchased at your local dealer, the Shop-Vac
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Vac customer service. To use the foam sleeve; follow the instructions in this section.
4. Misting in the exhaust air or dripping of liquid around the tank cover may occur if the ilter becomes
saturated during wet pick up. If this occurs, remove the ilter and allow to dry, or replace with another
dry ilter.
5. Turn the unit off immediately upon completing a wet pick up job or when tank is full and ready to be
emptied. When the tank is full, suction will drastically reduce. Refer to the automatic suction shut
off section for more information. Raise the hose to drain any excess liquid into the tank. Follow the
instructions in the emptying liquid waste section.
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