Troubleshooting - Shop-Vac 4045AH User Manual

PROBLEM
Parts/accessories
missing
Vacuum cleaner
will not start
Dust discharging
from exhaust
Loss of suction
Static shock
Misting in the
exhaust air
WARNING
DETACHED OR BROKEN, EXPOSING THE MOTOR OR ANY OTHER ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS,
OPERATION SHOULD BE DISCONTINUED IMMEDIATELY TO AVOID PERSONAL INJURY OR
FURTHER DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM. REPAIRS SHOULD BE MADE BEFORE REUSING THE
VACUUM.
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TROUBLESHOOTING

POSSIBLE CAUSES
1. Packed in tank
1. No power at receptacle
2. Defective switch
3. Defective motor
1. Filter not installed/not installed
properly
2. Filter damaged
3. Filter clogged or dust is too fine
4. Filter not functional
1. Loose hose connection
2. Filter clogged
3. Full tank
4. Hole in hose
1. Dry environment
2. Relative humidity of air is low
1. Saturated filter
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IF ANY OF THE MOTOR HOUSING PARTS SHOULD BECOME
SOLUTION
1. Check in tank
1. Check for power
2. Contact Shop-Vac
customer service
3. Contact Shop-Vac
customer service
1. Properly install filter
2. Replace filter
3. Use more efficient filter
4. Clean or replace filter
1. Tighten hose connection
2. Clean or replace filter
3. Empty tank
4. Replace hose
1. Add moisture to air (if
practical, use a console
or installed humidifier).
2. This situation is temporary
and does not affect the use
of the vacuum cleaner.
1. Replace saturated filter
with a dry filter.
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