Wet Pick Up Operation - Shop-Vac 600BH Series User Manual

8. The reusable dry filter can be used with the foam
sleeve for dry pick up. You must install both 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.
9. Install the foam sleeve following the instructions in
the Wet Pick Up Operation section in user manual.
FIGURE 4
FIGURE 5
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. Check to en-
sure that all edges of the reusable dry filter are secure
under the mounting ring.
FIGURE 6
dry completely before reinstalling.
13. Check the filter for tears or small holes. If none are
found, reinstall the filter. To prevent damage to your
vacuum, do not use a filter with a hole or a tear.
WARNING!
KEEP FILTERS CLEAN. EFFICIENCY OF THE VACUUM
IS LARGELY DEPENDENT ON THE FILTER. A CLOGGED
FILTER CAN CAUSE OVERHEATING AND POSSIBLY
DAMAGE THE CLEANER. CHECK THE FILTER
PERIODICALLY AND REPLACE AS REQUIRED.
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10. Center the reusable dry
filter on lid cage FIGURE 4.
11. Slide mounting ring down
over filter until ring is positioned
against the ribs of the lid cage
FIGURE 5.
Never use the foam sleeve
without the reusable dry filter
for dry pick up.
12. To clean the reusable
dry filter, remove mounting
ring and filter from lid cage
FIGURE 6. Shake off excess
dirt and dust or (depending on
the condition of the filter) rinse
with water. DO NOT MACHINE
WASH OR DRY. Allow filters to
WET PICK UP
OPERATION
14. Your vacuum can be used for wet pick up. Remove
ALL dirt and debris found in the tank. Remove all dry
use only filters from the vacuum.
15. Wet pick up requires the foam sleeve to be
in position over the lid cage. To install, follow the
installation instructions in this section.
16. 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.
17. 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 "automatic suction shut off" in this
manual. Raise the hose to drain any excess liquid into
the tank. Follow the "emptying liquid waste" section in
this manual.
18. Before storing the vacuum cleaner or using for dry
pick up, clean and dry the interior of the tank and the
underside of the tank cover. Clean and allow the filters
to dry completely.
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.
FOAM SLEEVE INSTALLATION AND CLEANING:
19. With tank cover in an upside down position, slide
FIGURE 7
wall outlet. Remove the tank cover and place the cover
in an upside-down position. Remove foam sleeve by
sliding it up and off the lid cage.
21. Shake excess debris off of the foam sleeve with a
rapid up and down movement.
22. Hold foam sleeve under running water for a minute
or two, rinsing from the inside of the filter. A water wash
is not always required, depending on the condition of
the foam sleeve.
foam sleeve down over lid
cage pulling until foam sleeve
completely covers lid cage.
FIGURE 7.
20. To clean the foam sleeve,
disconnect the plug from the