Wet Pick Up Operation; Blower Feature - Shop-Vac EA14-SQ550 Owner's Manual

WARNING!
FOR FINE DUST POWDERS
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
36. Your vacuum can be used for wet pick up. Remove
ALL dirt and debris found in the tank. Remove all
dry use only filters, including the filter bag, from the
vacuum.
37. A clean cartridge filter may be used to pick up small
quantities of liquid. To use the cartridge filter; follow the
cleaning and installation instructions under dry pick up.
38. For vacuuming large quantities of liquid use a foam
sleeve (not standard with all models). A foam sleeve
may be purchased at your local Shop-Vac
on the Shop-Vac website, or by contacting Shop-Vac
®
customer service. To use the foam sleeve; follow the
installation instructions in this section.
39. 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.
40. 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.
41. 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.
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FOAM SLEEVE INSTALLATION AND CLEANING:
FIGURE 27
43. To clean the foam sleeve, disconnect the plug from
the 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.
44. Shake excess debris off of the foam sleeve with a
rapid up and down movement.
45. 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.
46. Check the filter for tears. If any are found, replace
with a new filter.
distributor,
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FIGURE 28
machine hose end with locking nut into blower port
and tighten locking-nut. FIGURE 28. Do not over-
tighten. Caution should be used when using as a blower
due to the powerful force of air when using certain
attachments.
NOTE: For maximum performance, when vacuuming,
remove blower port cover.
ALWAYS WEAR EYE PROTECTION TO PREVENT
ROCKS OR DEBRIS FROM BEING BLOWN OR
RICOCHETING INTO THE EYES OR FACE WHICH
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY.
42. With tank cover in an
upside down position, slide
foam sleeve down over lid
cage pulling until foam
sleeve completely covers lid
cage. FIGURE 27.
BLOWER
FEATURE
47. Your 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 tank
cover. Clear hose of any
obstructions. Insert
WARNING!