Shop-Vac 92L Series User Manual page 3

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 twist-
ing 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 seal-
ing washer 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.
DRY PICk UP OPERATION
(Not standard on all models)
WARNING
– ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE
WALL OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING THE TANk COVER.
NOTICE : This filter is made of high quality paper designed to stop small particles of dust. The
filter can be used for wet or dry pick-up. A dry filter is necessary to pick up dry material. If you
use your vac to pick up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will clog quickly and be very difficult to
clean. Please handle the filter carefully when removing it for cleaning or when installing it. Check
the filter for tears or small holes. Even a small hole can cause dust to be exhausted. Do not use
a filter with holes or tears. Replace it immediately.
With tank cover in an upside down position, slide cartridge filter down over filter cage until it
is positioned against the ribs of the lid cage (Figure 11). Place filter retainer on open end of
cartridge filter (Figure 12), hold onto the base of the lid cage with one hand and turn retainer
clockwise to tighten (Figure 13). To remove the filter for cleaning, again hold onto the base of
the lid cage and turn the handle on the filter retainer counter-clockwise to loosen (Figure 14),
sliding the cartridge filter off the lid cage (Figure 15). To clean the cartridge filter, shake or brush
off excess dirt (Figure 16) or rinse (from the inside of the filter) with water (Figure 17), dry
completely and re-install. When wet (to prevent mold and/or mildew build-up), the cartridge filter
should be removed and allowed to air dry for a 24-hour period before being reinstalled back onto
the filter cage.
CAUTION
– kEEP FILTERS CLEAN
Efficiency of the vacuum is largely dependent on the filters. Dirty filters will reduce the air flow
and efficiency of the filtration system. DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR DRY.
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Carriage
Handle
Hex Head
Locknut
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Remove ALL dirt and debris found in the tank. The vacuum requires only a minimum of conversion
when going from dry to wet pick-up. Remove all dry use filters from the vacuum. A clean cartridge
filter may be used for vacuuming small amounts of liquids. for proper installation of the cartridge
filter refer to Installing the Cartridge filter. for best results when vacuuming large quantities of
liquid, remove the cartridge filter. When vacuuming liquids containing debris, it is recommended
purchasing a foam sleeve and install over filter cage; otherwise a foam sleeve is 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.
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.
The foam sleeve should be cleaned periodically as described in the following steps:
1. 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.
2. Shake excess dust off foam sleeve with a rapid up and down movement.
3. 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.
4. Gently wring out excess water, blot foam sleeve with a clean towel, and allow to dry.
The foam sleeve is now ready to 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.
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 18). 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
Sealing
before attaching to blower port. Insert hose end with locking-nut into blower port
Washer
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.
WARNING
Screw
VENT ROCkS OR DEBRIS FROM BEING BLOWN OR RICOCHETING
INTO THE EYES OR FACE WHICH CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
EMPTYING LIqUID WASTES FROM THE TANk
your Shop-Vac ® unit can be emptied of liquid waste by removing the drain cap. To empty, turn unit
off and remove plug from the wall receptacle. Remove the drain cap and deposit the liquid waste
contents in a suitable drain. After the tank is empty, return the drain cap to its original position. To
continue use, plug the cord into the wall receptacle and turn the unit on. Use side carry handles for
lifting vac when draining tank into drains that are located above floor level.
AUTOMATIC SUCTION SHUT-OFF
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.
No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings.
Before storing your vacuum cleaner the tank should be emptied and cleaned.
The power cord can be wrapped around the cord wraps provided on the tank
cover on rear of unit (Figure 19). Accessories may be stored in the tool holder
(not standard with all models) so they can be readily available. The
cleaner should be stored indoors.
INDUSTRIAL/COMMERCIAL WARRANTY
Limited One-Year Warranty
Shop-Vac ® Corporation warrants the vacuum cleaner contained in this package for one year
from the date of purchase to correct by repair or parts replacement without charge any product
WET PICk UP OPERATION
BLOWER FEATURE
– ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION TO PRE-
LUBRICATION
STORAGE
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SHOP-VAC ONE YEAR
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