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MasterForce 240-5240 Operator's Manual

MasterForce 240-5240 Operator's Manual

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240-5240
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read
And Understand Operator's Manual. Save These Instructions
For Future Reference.

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  • Page 1 Wet/Dry Vacuums 240-5240 OPERATOR’S MANUAL CAUTION: To Reduce The Risk Of Injury, User Must Read And Understand Operator's Manual. Save These Instructions For Future Reference.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE Safety Instructions & Warnings ......................2 Double Insulation & Instructions .....................4 Extension Cords ..........................4 Unpacking & Checking Carton Contents ..................5 General Assembly Instructions .......................7 Dry Vacuum Operation .........................10 Liquid Vacuum Operation ......................12 Maintenance ..........................14 Installing HEPA Filter & Pre-filter ....................15 Installing &...

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions & Warnings

    SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS The purpose of safety symbols is to attract our attention to possible dangers. The safety symbols, and the explanations with them, deserve your careful attention and understanding. The symbol warnings do not by themselves eliminate any danger. The instructions and warnings they give are no substitutes for proper accident prevention measures.
  • Page 4 To reduce the risk attention is necessary when used by or near of personal injury or damage to your Wet/Dry children. ® Vac, use only MASTERFORCE recommended • To reduce the risk of injury from accidental accessories. starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter.

  • Page 5: Double Insulation Instructions

    DOUBLE INSULATION INSTRUCTIONS T h i s We t / D r y Va c i s d o u b l e - i n s u l a t e d , A DOUBLE-INSULATED APPLIANCE, NOR eliminating the need for a separate grounding SHOULD A MEANS FOR GROUNDING BE system.

  • Page 6: Unpacking & Checking Carton Contents

    UNPACKING & CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS Remove all contents from the box. Remove the power head and take out any contents inside the collection tank. Check each item against the carton contents list. HEPA Material Crushproof Crevice Tool Exhaust Filter Hose Locking Steel Steel Elbow Extension Wand...
  • Page 7 UNPACKING & CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS Power Cord Storage Hook Exhaust Filter Handle On / Off Switch Latch Vacuum Port Accessory Collection Tank storage Wheel Caster Page 6...

  • Page 8: General Assembly Instructions

    GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: U N P A C K I N G Y O U R H E P A V A C U U M & DO NOT PLUG POWER GENERAL ASSEMBLY CORD INTO POWER OUTLET; MAKE SURE PLUG IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE 1.
  • Page 9 GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 4. Remove the contents from inside the collection tank. Make sure you have all Fig. 6 contents as listed on page 5 (Fig. 4). Fig. 4 7. Your vacuum comes ready for dry vacuum cleaning. If HEPA filter and pre-filter are not installed refer to page 15 for installation instructions (Fig.

  • Page 10: Polarized Plug

    GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 8. Fit collection bag f lange onto the inlet port, taking care not to damage the bag (Fig. 11). Fig. 14 Fig. 11 12. Choose the desired accessories and push onto the suction tube (Fig. 15). 9. For wet vacuum cleaning, remove the pre- filter, HEPA filter and collection bag, and Fig.

  • Page 11: Dry Vacuum Operation

    DRY VACUUM OPERATION DRY VACUUMING Fig. 2 Fig. 3 WARNING: B E S U R E T O R E A D , UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY INFORMATION, ENTITLED ‘SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS & WARNINGS’. DO NOT VACUUM IN AREAS WI T H FLAMM ABL E GA S ES , VA P OR S, O R E X P L O S I V E D U S T S I N T H E A I R .
  • Page 12 DRY VACUUM OPERATION 5. Place the power head back on the collection 3. Turn the motor on by f lipping the switch to tank, and secure it in place using the the ‘I’ ON position (Fig. 10). latches (Fig. 7). Fig.

  • Page 13: Liquid Vacuum Operation

    LIQUID VACUUM OPERATION LIQUID VACUUMING 4. Carefully install the foam wet filter over the filter cage and place the power head back WARNING: B E S U R E T O R E A D , on the collection tank (Fig. 2). See filter UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY, INFORMATION installation instructions on page 17.
  • Page 14 LIQUID VACUUM OPERATION 2. Verify that the switch is in the ‘O’ OFF I M P O R T A N T ! W h e n v a c u u m i n g l a r g e position before plugging the power cord into quantities of liquids, do not immerse the nozzle the outlet (Fig.

  • Page 15: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE 4. Clear all dirt or debris from the collection WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT tank and hose (Fig. 4). THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING THE POWER HEAD FROM THE COLLECTION TANK. Fig. 4 1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig.

  • Page 16: Installing Hepa Filter & Pre-Filter

    INSTALLING HEPA FILTER & PRE-FILTER Installing HEPA Filter & Pre-Filter 5. Slide the pre-filter onto the assembled HEPA filter, over the lower end cap. Tighten 1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected the band clamp on the pre-filter with a from the outlet (Fig.
  • Page 17 INSTALLING HEPA FILTER & PRE-FILTER IMPORTANT! Change the cartridge filter should be used for dry pick-up only. A dry HEPA cartridge filter is necessary to pick up dust. regularly for best performance. ALWAYS USE If the HEPA cartridge filter is wet, it will clog THE HEPA FILTER FOR DRY VACUUMING.

  • Page 18: Installing & Cleaning Foam Wet Filter

    INSTALLING & CLEANING FOAM WET FILTER Installing Foam Wet Filter Cleaning Foam Wet Filter 1. Remove power head and place in upside 1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected down position. Carefully remove the foam from the outlet (Fig. 1). wet filter (Fig.

  • Page 19: When To Change Filters

    WHEN TO CHANGE FILTERS Change the collection bag Change the pre-filter When the collection bag is 3/4 full, it MUST The pre-filter should be replaced with every be replaced. Excessive over filling of this bag fifth change of the collection bag and whenever makes it difficult to remove from the vacuum there is damage or a visible collection of debris tank and can result in breakage and spills.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK-UNPLUG BEFORE TROUBLESHOOTING. Symptom Possible Causes Corrective Action 1) Check power supply – cord, 1) No power supply. breakers, fuses. 2) Unplug and check the power Vacuum will not operate. 2) Faulty power cord. cord.

  • Page 21: Exploded View & Parts List

    EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST Description Part # Description Part # 15 HEPA Material Exhaust Filter 551017121 1 Handle Assembly 551297101 16 Exhaust Filter Door 551297106 2 Power Head Assembly 17 Crushproof Hose 551008148 3 Filter Cage Assembly 551022105 18 Crevice Tool 551008129 4 HEPA Cartridge Filter 240-5266...
  • Page 22 NOTES Page 21...

  • Page 23: Warranty

    ® or any defective part(s) repaired or replaced with the same or similar MASTERFORCE product or part free of charge, within the stated warranty period, when returned by the original purchaser with original sales receipt. Not withstanding the foregoing, this limited lifetime warranty does not cover any damage that has resulted from abuse or misuse of the Merchandise.
  • Page 24 01/2022 2022 Menard, Inc., Eau Claire, Wl 54703...

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