Shop-Vac 6045 Series User Manual page 11

FILTER INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE (CONT'D)
1. Make sure the cord is disconnected from the receptacle, tank cover is removed and the hose is
disconnected from tank inlet.
2. Grasp the cardboard collar firmly and slide rubber guard onto inlet fitting as far as
possible.
3. When secured in place, expand the filter bag and position around the inside of the tank.
TANK WITH REMOVABLE INLET DEFLECTOR:
1. Make sure the cord is disconnected from the receptacle, tank cover is removed and the hose is
disconnected from tank inlet.
2. Remove inlet deflector from deflector guide. NOTE: Hose must be removed before inlet
deflector can be taken out.
3. With the opening of the inlet deflector facing the left or right side of the filter bag, slide
filter bag collar over deflector matching notches of bag collar to tabs on inlet deflector.
Bag will only fit properly one way.
4. Slide deflector with filter bag attached into deflector guide.
5. Reinsert hose into inlet and tighten locking-nut. When secured in place expand bag and position around
inside of tank.
6. NOTE: When removing filter bag from tank, remove inlet deflector from filter bag collar and reinstall into
deflector guide. Inlet deflector should always be in place for any type of cleaning.
WARNING
When vacuuming fine dust, or powders of any kind (plaster, drywall dust, cold ashes, concrete 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.
WET PICK UP OPERATION
1. Your vacuum can be used for wet pick up. Remove ALL dirt and debris found in the tank. Remove all dry
use filters, including the filter bag, from the vacuum.
2. A clean cartridge filter may be used to pick up small quantities of liquid. To use the cartridge filter; follow
the instructions under dry pick up.
3. For vacuuming large quantities of liquid use a foam sleeve. If a foam sleeve did not come standard with
your unit, one may be purchased at your local dealer, the Shop-Vac
customer service. To use the foam sleeve; follow the instructions in this section.
4. Misting in the exhaust air or dripping of liquid around the tank cover may occur if the filter becomes
saturated during wet pick up. If this occurs, remove the filter and allow to dry, or replace with another dry
filter.
5. Turn the unit off immediately upon completing a wet pick up job or when tank is full and ready to be
emptied. When the tank is full, suction will drastically reduce. Refer to the automatic suction shut
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FOR FINE DUST AND POWDERS.
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