Blower Feature; Emptying Liquid Waste; Automatic Suction Shut Off; Lubrication - Shop-Vac ESSSQ550 User Manual

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.
46. 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.
47. The foam sleeve should be cleaned periodically as
described in the following steps:
48. 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.
49. 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.
50. 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.

BLOWER FEATURE

FIGURE 32
52. The blower port cover is equipped with a retaining
strap to prevent loss of the port cover while blower is in
use. Clear hose of any obstructions before attaching to
blower port. Insert hose end with locking-nut into blower
port on rear of unit and tighten. Do not over-tighten.
Caution should be used when using as a blower due to
the powerful force of air when using certain attachments.
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51. This vacuum can be used
as a powerful blower. To use
your unit as a blower unscrew
blower port cover located on
the backside of the motor
housing. FIGURE 32.
WARNING!
ALWAYS WEAR EYE
PROTECTION TO PREVENT
ROCKS OR DEBRIS
FROM BEING BLOWN OR
RICOCHETING INTO THE EYES OR FACE WHICH
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
EMPTYING
LIQUID
WASTE FROM
THE TANK
53. Your Shop-Vac Wet/Dry may be emptied of liquid
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waste by removing the tank cover. To empty, stop the
motor and remove the plug from the wall receptacle.
Remove the tank cover and deposit the liquid waste
contents in a suitable drain. After the tank is empty,
return the cover to its original position. To continue
use, plug the cord into the wall receptacle and start
the motor.
AUTOMATIC SUCTION
SHUT OFF
54. The vacuum is equipped with an automatic suction
shut-off that operates when picking up liquids. As the
level of the liquid rises in the tank, an internal float
rises until it seats itself against a seal at the intake of
the motor, shutting off suction. When this happens, the
motor will develop a higher than normal pitch noise
and the suction is drastically reduced. If this occurs,
turn unit off immediately. Failure to turn unit off after
float rises and shuts off suction will result in extensive
damage to the motor. To continue use, empty the
liquid waste from the tank as outlined in the previous
paragraph.
NOTE: IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER, THE
VACUUM COULD LOSE SUCTION. IF THIS
OCCURS, TURN UNIT OFF AND PLACE VAC IN
UPRIGHT POSITION. THIS WILL ALLOW THE
FLOAT TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION,
AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE
OPERATION.

LUBRICATION

55. No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped
with lifetime lubricated bearings.