Shop-Vac SM12 Series User Manual page 7

6. With front of tank facing you, take basket assembly and place into slots on back of
tank. Secure with screws provided.
7. Take caster foot marked with the letter A and place in slot on left front of tank
also marked with the letter A. Secure with screws provided.
8. Take caster foot marked with the letter B and place in slot on right front of
tank also marked with the letter B. Secure with screws provided.
9. If flat washers are included in hardware pack place flat washer over stem of caster
before installing casters into feet. NOTE: Flat washers are not required with all units.
10. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes provided. Apply
pressure and twisting motion until casters snap into place. Return tank to
upright position.
CARRIAGE HANDLE
If your vacuum comes with a carriage handle, assemble as follows:
1. Stand tank in the upright position. Spread ends of carriage handle (to prevent damage to
tank) while placing them under the side tank handles.
2. Align holes in carriage handle with holes in tank. Fasten
tightly with screws, washers and nuts provided. The
rubber side of the washers must be placed against the
inside wall of the tank to prevent leakage or loss of
performance.
SIDE TANK HANDLES FOR METAL TANK
If your vacuum comes with side tank handles, assemble as follows:
You will find a handle pack containing two side tank handles, four handle supports and four
screws.
1. Take two handle supports and two 1" screws. Place screws through
the hole provided in center of each support.
2. Position the tank, in the upright position with the inlet facing you. Put the support
assemblies inside the tank, then place the screws through the holes provided on
left side of tank. Make sure the plastic portion is located inside the tank. Turn the
supports until they fit flush against the inside curve of the tank.
Screw
Caster
Foot
Screw
Caster
Foot
Caster
Caster
Foot
Carriage Handle
Sealing Washer
Hex Head Locknut
Screw
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