Emptying Liquid Waste From Tank; Automatic Suction Shut Off; Lubrication; Storage - Shop-Vac EA14-SQ550 Owner's Manual

EMPTYING
LIQUID
WASTE FROM
THE TANK
48. Your wet/dry vacuum 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
49. 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
section.
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.

LUBRICATION

50. No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped
with lifetime lubricated bearings.

STORAGE

FIGURE 29
FIGURE 30
FIGURE 31
FIGURE 32
FIGURE 33
the tank keeping the hose tucked between the posts
and the tank. FIGURE 33. The vacuum should be
stored indoors.
51. The power cord can be
wrapped around the cord
wraps provided on the top
of the tank cover located in
front and behind the handle.
FIGURE 29.
52. To remove the cord from
the cord wraps grasp the
sides of the rear cord wrap
located behind the handle,
turn counter clockwise 180°
until the tip of the cord
wrap is above the handle.
FIGURE 30.
53. Grasp the entire cord
behind the handle and pull
above the rear cord wrap,
pull cord towards the front
of the vac until the cord
becomes disconnected
from the front cord wrap.
FIGURE 31.
54. Grasp the sides of the
rear cord wrap and turn
clockwise 180° to return
it to its original position.
FIGURE 32.
55. Accessories may be
stored in the accessory
caddy. The hose may be
stored in the hose holder.
To do this, place one end
of the hose between the
hose holder posts and the
tank. Wrap the hose around
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