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Porter-Cable PCX18115 Owner's Manual

5 gal / 18.9 liter wet/dry vacuum
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5 Gal / 18.9 Liter WET/DRY VACUUM
OWNER'S MANUAL
If you have any problems with this product or questions under this warranty,
contact us at 1-888-899-0146. Monday-Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm Central
Time. Assistance is available in English and French.
Alton Industry Ltd.Group; 643 Innovation Drive West Chicago, IL 60185
1-888-899-0146
IMPORTANT:RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE!
READ THIS OWNER'S MANUAL BEFORE USING!
www.portercable.com
Thank you for choosing PORTER-CABLE! To register your new product, go to:
www.portercable.com/ServiceAndSupport/ProductRegistration.aspx
MODEL NUMBER: PCX18115
ASSEMBLY AND
CARE & USE
INSTRUCTIONS

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  • Page 1 Time. Assistance is available in English and French. Alton Industry Ltd.Group; 643 Innovation Drive West Chicago, IL 60185 1-888-899-0146 IMPORTANT:RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE! READ THIS OWNER’S MANUAL BEFORE USING! www.portercable.com Thank you for choosing PORTER-CABLE! To register your new product, go to: www.portercable.com/ServiceAndSupport/ProductRegistration.aspx...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Safety Information.......................4 Operating Instructions....................6 Care and Maintenance....................9 Troubleshooting......................10 Expanded View and Parts List...................11 Warranty........................12 PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Model PCX18115 Power 120 V / 60 Hz / 8 A Motor Single Stage Tank Capacity 5 Gallon Hose 7 ft. x 1-1/4 in. / 2.1 m x 3.2 cm Power cord SJTW18AWG 6 ft.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    PACKAGE CONTENTS Part Description Part No. Qty Cleaner Description Item Description 1-1/4” hose 13-3302 Handle Extension wand 25-1205A On/Off switch Floor nozzle 13-1570 Lid latch Crevice nozzle 13-1508 Vacuum port Gulper nozzle 13-1588 Dust tank Foam filter 19-1600 Accessory holder Disposable filter bag 19-3100N Blower port...

  • Page 4: Safety Information

    SAFETY INFORMATION IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should be always followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. DANGER Never operate this unit when flammable materials or vapors are present because electrical devices produce arcs or sparks that can cause a fire or explosion.
  • Page 5 19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job. It can become a tripping hazard. 20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks. 21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use. 22.

  • Page 6: Operating Instructions

    OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS UNPACKING & SET-UP SUMMARY 1. Pull lid latches in an outward motion, remove power head and some accessories that may have been shipped in the tank. 2. Attach caster following the instructions as below: a. Invert dust tank, take the caster to align the tank bottom sinking place.
  • Page 7 DRY PICK-UP 1. The filter must always be in correct position to reduce the risk of leaks and possible damage to vac. Make sure that the filter is completely covering the filter cage and that the clamp ring is as close to the lid as possible. Make sure there are no gaps between the filter and the lid (See illustration).
  • Page 8 EMPTING THE TANK WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before emptying the dust tank. 1. Remove the power head assembly of the wet/dry vacuum by pulling outward on the lid clips located on each side of the vacuum. Lift off the power head assembly. 2.

  • Page 9: Care And Maintenance

    CARE AND MAINTENANCE FILTER REPLACEMENT WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter.The filter should be cleaned often to maintain peak vacuum performance. WARNING Do not remove filter cage and float. The float prevents water from entering the impeller and damaging the motor.

  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Minor problems often can be fixed without calling customer service. PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Make sure electrical outlet has voltage Vacuum does no t No electricity (A qualified electrician may need to be contacted) 1. Full tank 1. Drain and clean tank Loss of suction, 2.

  • Page 11: Expanded View And Parts List

    EXPANDED VIEW / PARTS LIST PART DESCRIPTION PART DESCRIPTION Handle Middle frame On/off switch Filter cage assembly Top cover Dust tank Thermal baffle Vacuum port Motor Base Power cord Caster Lid latch...

  • Page 12: Warranty

    WARRANTY Alton Industry Ltd. Group 3 Years Limited Warranty This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship of the enclosed product. Alton Industry Ltd. Group will repair or replace any defective materials due to craftsmanship of the product. This warranty does not cover any problem caused by misuse, abuse, accidents or acts of God, such as floods or hurricanes.
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