Shop-Vac 16RT Series User Manual page 3

UNPACkING AND SET-UP
1. Pull lid latches in an outward motion, remove tank cover and any accessories that may
have been shipped in tank.
2. Attach caster feet, casters and rear dolly following the instructions and illustrations in this
manual.
3. Attach carriage handle following instructions and illustrations in this manual.
4. Before replacing tank cover, refer to dry Pick-up or Wet Pick-up Operation in this manual
to ensure you have the proper filters installed for your cleaning operation.
5. Replace tank cover and apply pressure with thumb to each latch until it snaps tightly in
place. make sure all lid latches are clamped securely.
6. Insert long machine hose end with locking-nut into inlet of tank and tighten. do not over-
tighten.
7. Attach the extension wands to the accessory end
of the hose. Twist slightly to tighten the connection
(figure 1). NOTE: If an elbow grip (not standard
with all models) has been included with your
vacuum, it can be placed between the accessory
end of the hose and the extension wands for a more comfortable hand grip.
8. Attach one of the cleaning accessories (depending on your cleaning requirements) on the
extension wands. Twist slightly to tighten the connection (figure 1).
9. Plug the cord into the wall outlet. your cleaner is ready for use.
I=ON, O=Off
NOTE: mANy mORe uSefuL TOOLS ARe AVAILABLe AT yOuR LOCAL deALeR OR SHOP-VAC®
WeBSITe.
REAR WHEEL DOLLy/TOOL HOLDER
AND fRONT CASTER fEET ASSEMBLy
(Not standard with all models)
you will find two casters (a.), two large rear wheels (b.), one axle (c.), rear dolly/
basket (d.), two caster feet (e.) and four screws with your wet/dry vacuum. Assemble as follows:
a b
1. With cord disconnected from receptacle and tank cover removed, turn tank upside down so that
the bottom is facing up.
2. Place axle upright on a hard surface and hammer on (1) cap nut. Place (1) wheel on axle and slide
down to cap nut (figure 2). Be sure flat side of wheel hub is facing outward.
3. Slide axle through holes provided in dolly/basket (figure 3).
4. Slide remaining wheel onto axle and hammer on second cap nut (figure 4).
5. Take rear dolly assembly and place into slots (on rear of tank opposite drain) and secure with
screws provided (figure 5).
6. With tank drain facing you, take caster foot marked with the letter A (figure 6) and place
in slot on left side of tank also marked with the letter A and secure with screw provided
(figure 7).
7. Take caster foot marked with the letter B (figure 8) and place in slot on right side of tank
also marked with the letter B and secure with screw provided (figure 9).
8. Insert casters into feet by placing stem of caster into holes provided. Apply pressure and
twisting motion until casters snap into place (figure 10).
9. Return tank to upright position.
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INSTALLING THE CARRIAGE HANDLE
(Not standard with all models)
Stand vacuum right side up. Place metal carriage handle
outside of tank and under the side carrying handles. Be
sure to spread the ends of the carriage handles when
assembling to prevent damage to the tank. Align holes
of carriage handle to holes in tank and fasten tightly with
screws, washers, and nuts provided. The sealing washer
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Carriage
Handle
Hex Head
Locknut
and screw have a close fitting tolerance. Rubber side of sealing washer should fit against inside
wall of tank. failure to properly install rubber washer could result in water leakage or loss of
performance. Replace the tank cover and clamp the lid latches securely.
INSTALLING fOAM SLEEVE AND REUSABLE
(Not standard with all models)
WARNING
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 11). NOTE: Bottom of foam sleeve must be posi-
tioned on the OuTSIde of groove around lid cage for the
reusable dry filter to fit properly (figure 12, 13). Center the
reusable dry filter on lid cage (figure 14), slide mounting
ring down over filter until ring is positioned against the ribs
of the lid cage (figure 15). 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 16). To clean the reusable 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 re-install. dO NOT mACHINe WASH OR dRy.
INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGE fILTER
(Not standard with all models)
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NOTE: If foam sleeve is in position over lid cage, it does not
need to be removed before installing cartridge. foam must
be positioned on the INSIde of groove around lid cage for
cartridge to fit properly.
The cartridge filter can be used for wet or dry pick-up; instal-
lation 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 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 17). 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 18 & 19). 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 20 & 21). To clean the car-
tridge filter shake or brush off excess dirt or rinse (from the inside of the filter) with water, dry
completely (approximately 24 hours) and re-install (figures 22 & 23). NOTE: If the filter has
been used for wet pick-up, it must be cleaned and dried before using for 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
outward motion and remove tank cover.
3. Grasp cardboard collar firmly and slide rubber guard onto inlet
fitting as far as possible (figure 24).
4. When secured in place, expand bag and position around the inside of the tank (figure 25).
WARNING fOR fINE DUST & POWDERS
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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)
Sealing
Washer
Screw
DRy PICk-UP
DRy fILTER
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90107 REUSABLE DRY FILTER AND MOUNTING RING
Fine dust Standard
fits most Wet/Dry Vacuums.
Drywall Household
90671 90661/90532
90585 FOAM FILTER SLEEVE fits most Wet/Dry
90672 90662/90534 Va cuums and should remain in place
90673 90663/90533
at all times.
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