Filter Bag - Shop-Vac MAC SERIES User Manual

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a
path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug
must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
– IMPROPER CONNECTION Of THE EQUIP-
MENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISk Of ELEC-
TRIC SHOCk. CHECk WITH A QUALIfIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE
PERSON If YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE OUTLET IS
PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT MODIfY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH
THE APPLIANCE – If IT WILL NOT fIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER
OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIfIED ELECTRICIAN.
This appliance is for use on a
nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a
grounded plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in sketch A. A tem-
porary adapter that looks like the
adapter illustrated in sketches B
and C may be used to connect this
plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown
in sketch B if a properly grounded
outlet is not available. The temporary
adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (sketch A)
can be installed by a qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug or the like extending from
the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box
cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
IN CANADA, ThE USE oF A TEMPoRARY ADAPToR IS NoT PERMITTED bY ThE CANADIAN
ELECTRICAL CoDE. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same
configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance.
EXTENSION CORDS
When using the appliance at a distance where an extension cord becomes necessary, a 3-conductor
grounding cord of adequate size must be used for safety, and to prevent loss of power and overheating.
Use the table below to determine A.W.G. wire size required. To determine ampere rating of your vacuum,
refer to nameplate located on rear of motor cover.
before using appliance, inspect
power cord for loose or exposed
wires and damaged insulation. Make
any needed repairs or replacements
More
before using your appliance. Use
only three-wire outdoor extension
cords which have three-prong
grounding-type plugs and three-pole
receptacles which accept the exten-
sion cord's plug. When vacuuming
liquids, be sure the extension cord connection does not come in contact with the liquid.
NOTE: STATIC ShoCKS ARE CoMMoN IN DRY AREAS oR WhEN ThE RELATIVE hUMIDITY oF
ThE AIR IS LoW. ThIS IS oNLY TEMPoRARY AND DoES NoT AFFECT ThE USE oF ThE APPLI-
ANCE. To REDUCE ThE FREqUENCY oF STATIC ShoCKS IN YoUR hoME, ThE bEST REMEDY
IS To ADD MoISTURE To ThE AIR WITh A CoNSoLE oR INSTALLED hUMIDIFIER.
UNPACkING AND SET-UP
1. Remove the tank cover by pushing in the side lugs with thumbs and lifting up on the tabs of
the tank cover. Remove any accessories, which may have been shipped in the tank.
2. before replacing tank cover, refer to Dry Pick Up operation or Wet Pick Up operation in this
manual to ensure you have the proper filters installed for your cleaning operation.
3. Replace tank cover on the tank by aligning tabs with the lugs. Press down firmly on the upper
housing until tank cover snaps into place.
4. Insert machine hose end into inlet of tank. Twist slightly to tighten
the connection (figure A).
5. Attach one of the cleaning accessories (depending on your clean-
ing requirements) on the accessory end of the hose. Twist slightly
to tighten the connection (figure A).
6. 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
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ShoP-VAC WEbSITE.
MOUNTING WALL BRACkET
(Not standard with all models)
1. Select mounting location at a wall stud and/or provide a surface which is strong enough to hold
the combined weight of the vacuum with a full tank of debris and accessories.
WARNING
– INADEQUATE MOUNTING COULD ALLOW
THE UNIT TO fALL, CAUSING INjURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE
UNIT.
Total length of cord in feet
Volts
120V 25 50
Ampere Rating
Not More AWG
Than Than
0 - 6 18 16
18 16
6 - 10
10 - 12 16 16
12 - 16 14 12 Not recommended
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2. Secure wall bracket to mounting surface with 2 screws provided or other suitable fastener. (NOTE:
The screws provided are adequate oNLY for mounting into wood. be sure to use the proper, suit-
able fasteners for mounting vacuum to a surface other than wood.) be sure wall bracket is level
(figure 1).
3. Install vacuum by aligning groove on either side of tank to engage as the vacuum is lowered onto
the wall bracket (figure 2).
4. To avoid possible injury or damage by dislodging vacuum from wall bracket or dropping tank
during unlatching, always remove the entire vacuum from wall bracket and set on floor to empty
tank or service filter.
5. before removing vacuum from wall bracket, check to make sure tank cover is secured to tank. To
remove vacuum from wall bracket, grasp top handle with one hand and tank bottom with other
hand. Slide vacuum off of wall bracket by lifting straight up on vacuum (figure 3).
6. The tool holder can be mounted on the wall in close proximity to the wall bracket (Figure 4).
Secure with mounting hardware provided.
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dRy pIck up opeRAtIoN
WARNING
WAll outlet beFoRe RemovING the tANk coveR.
To pick up dust and dry material, you need to add the reusable dry disc filter to ensure proper
filtration. If the vacuum has been used to pick up liquids, foam sleeve must be cleaned, dried, and
installed back on lid cage (Figure 5). With tank cover in an upside down position, center the reus-
able dry filter on filter cage (Figure 6) and push mounting ring down until it is positioned against
the ribs of the lid cage (Figure 7). The reusable dry disc filter should always be in position over
the foam sleeve for dry pick up.
Note: Ensure that the mounting ring is completely secure and in position by pressing down
firmly around the ring in several places. Be sure the reusable dry disc filter completely covers
the foam sleeve. Also check to ensure that all edges of the reusable dry filter are secure under
the mounting ring.
Efficiency of the vacuum is largely dependent on the filter. To clean the reusable dry filter, remove
from lid cage and shake off excess dirt and dust. A water rinse can also be used depending on
the condition of the filter. Allow the filter to dry before installing back on the lid cage. DO NOT
MACHINE WASH OR DRY.
cAutIoN
150
100
EFFICIENCY OF THE VACUUM IS LARGELY DEPENDENT ON THE FILTER. A CLOGGED FILTER CAN
16 14
CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE THE CLEANER. CHECK THE FILTER PERIODICALLY
14 12
AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED.
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INstAllING the dIsposAble
(Not standard with all models)
1. Use for dry pick up only.
2. With cord disconnected from receptacle, remove tank cover and hose.
3. Slide collar of filter bag into retainer guides until bottom of collar is
resting on the retainer guide stops (Figure 8).
4. When secured in place, expand bag and position around the inside of
the tank.
5. Reinstall tank cover and hose.
WARNING fOR fINE DUST & POWDERS
When vacuuming fine dust, or powders of any kind (ex. plaster, drywall dust, cold ashes, concrete
dust, etc.)...a high efficiency drywall filter bag must be used. When vacuuming normal house-
hold 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
1.5 U.S. Gal (5.6L)
2.5 U.S. Gal (9.4L)
2 3
– AlWAys dIscoNNect the pluG FRom the
– keep FIlteRs cleAN
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FIlteR bAG

90107/ S REUSABLE DRY FILTER AND MOUNTING RING
Fine dust Standard
90137/ T fits most Shop-Vac
Drywall Household
N/A 90667/
A 90585/ R FOAM FILTER SLEEVE fits most Shop-Vac
N/A 90668/ Wet/Dry Vacuums.
B
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7
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Wet/Dry Vacuums.
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