Automatic Suction Shut Off; Lubrication; Storage; Troubleshooting - Shop-Vac SE16-SQ550 Owner's Manual

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.
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

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

STORAGE

FIGURE 29
FIGURE 30
hose tucked between the posts and the cover.
FIGURE 30. The vacuum should be stored
indoors.
SOLUTION
Clean filter, see steps 23 - 27 on pages 6 & 7, and steps
43 - 46 on page 8.
Empty tank, see step 48 on pg 8.
Empty and clean tank
Clean filter, see steps 23 - 27 on pages 6 & 7.
Remove bag or replace with new.
Drain and clean tank, see step 48 on page 8
Clean filter, see steps 39 on page 8
51. 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 29.
52. 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
cover. Wrap the hose around
the tank cover keeping the
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