Automatic Suction Shut Off; Lubrication; Storage; Troubleshooting - Shop-Vac SL14-450 Abridged User Manual

AUTOMATIC SUCTION
SHUT OFF
48. 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.
BEFORE DOING ANY WORK ON YOUR VACUUM, TURN THE UNIT OFF AND DISCONNECT THE PLUG
FROM THE WALL OUTLET.
PROBLEM
Loss of suction
wet pick up
Loss of suction
dry pick up
Loss of suction or
misting during wet
pick up

TROUBLESHOOTING

CAUSE
Clogged filter
Full tank
Full tank
Clogged filter
Full disposable filter bag
Full tank
Saturated filter

LUBRICATION

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

STORAGE

FIGURE 26
FIGURE 27
SOLUTION
Clean filter, see steps 22 - 26 on pages 6 & 7, and steps
42 - 45 on page 8.
Empty tank, see step 47 on pg 8.
Empty and clean tank
Clean filter, see steps 22 - 26 on pages 6 & 7.
Remove bag or replace with new.
Drain and clean tank, see step 47 on page 8
Clean filter, see steps 38 on page 8
50. Before storing your
vacuum cleaner the tank
should be emptied and
cleaned. The power cord can
be wrapped around the cord
wraps provided on the tank
cover on rear of unit.
FIGURE 26.
51. Accessories may be
stored in the tool holder.
FIGURE 27. The vacuum
should be stored indoors.
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