WARNING
– ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE
WALL OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING THE TANk COVER.
CAUTION
– kEEP FILTERS CLEAN
EFFICIENCY OF ThE VACUUM IS LARGELY DEPENDENT ON ThE FILTER. A CLOGGED FILTER
CAN CAUSE OVERhEATING AND POSSIBLY DAMAGE ThE CLEANER. ChECK ThE FILTER
PERIODICALLY AND REPLACE AS REqUIRED.
DRY PICk UP
INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGE FILTER
(Not standard with all models)
The cartridge filter can be used for wet or dry pick up; installation is the same for both. Use the
cartridge filter in position over the lid cage for most general dry material pick up. With the tank
cover in an upside down position, slide the cartridge filter down over the lid cage, pushing until
the filter seals against the cover
(Figure 8)
. Place filter retainer into the top of the cartridge filter,
hold the tank cover with one hand, turn the handle on the filter retainer clockwise to tighten,
locking the filter into place
(Figures 9 & 10)
. To remove the filter for cleaning, again hold the
tank cover and turn the filter retainer counter-clockwise to loosen and remove, slide the cartridge
filter off the lid cage
(Figures 11 & 12)
. To clean the cartridge filter shake or brush off excess
INSTALLING THE
DISPOSABLE FILTER BAG
(Not Standard with All Models)
1. Use for dry pick up only. Use in conjunction with cartridge filter for picking
up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust.
2. With cord disconnected from receptacle, remove tank cover.
3. Grasp cardboard collar firmly and slide rubber guard onto inlet fitting as
far as possible
(Figure 15).
4. When secured in place, expand bag and position around the inside of the
tank.
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10
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12
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15
WARNING FOR FINE DUST & POWDERS
When vacuuming fine dust, or powders of any kind (ex. plaster, drywall dust, cold ashes, concrete
dust, etc.)...a
high efficiency drywall filter bag must be used
. When vacuuming normal house-
hold dust and debris, standard household disposable filter bags may be used. These "large bag"
filters connect to the air inlet fitting on the inside of the vacuum tank.
FILTER SELECTION GUIDE
SIZE
3.5 U.S. Gal (13.2L)
5 U.S. Gal (18.9L)
N/A 91931/
N
N/A 91932/ O
90107 REUSABLE DRY FILTER AND MOUNTING RING
fits most Shop-Vac
®
Wet/Dry Vacuums.
90585 FOAM FILTER SLEEVE fits most Shop-Vac
®
Wet/Dry
Va cuums.
Fine dust
Drywall
Standard
Household
WET PICk UP OPERATION
Remove ALL dirt and debris found in tank. The vacuum requires only a minimum of conversion
when going from dry to wet pick up. Remove all dry use filters from the vacuum. A clean cartridge
filter may be used for vacuuming small amounts of liquids. For best results when vacuuming large
quantities of liquid, remove the cartridge filter. When vacuuming liquids containing debris, it is
recommended purchasing a foam sleeve and install over filter cage; otherwise a foam sleeve is
not required for wet pick up. Foam sleeve and additional filters may be purchased by visiting our
website at www.shopvac.com, contacting our customer service department, or purchasing at your
local Shop-Vac
®
distributor.
Misting in exhaust air may occur if the filter becomes saturated during wet pick up. If misting
occurs, remove filter and allow to dry or, replace with another dry filter to eliminate the misting and
possible dripping of liquid around the lid. Turn the unit off immediately upon completing a wet pick
up job or when tank is full and ready to be emptied. Raise the hose to drain any excess liquid into
the tank. The interior of the tank should be periodically cleaned.
Installing Foam Sleeve:
(Not standard with all models)
1. With tank cover in an upside down position, slide foam sleeve down over lid cage until foam
sleeve completely covers lid cage
(Figure 16).
2. Place filter retainer into top of foam sleeve
(Figure 17).
3. hold the tank cover with one hand; turn the handle on the filter retainer clockwise to tighten,
locking the filter into place
(Figure 18).
Cleaning Foam Sleeve:
(Not standard with all models)
1. The foam sleeve should be cleaned periodically. Always disconnect the plug from the wall
receptacle before removing the tank cover. Place tank cover in an upside down position.
2. hold the tank cover and turn the filter retainer counterclockwise to loosen and remove
(Figure
19).
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18
MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS
Wall Bracket Installation:
1. Select mounting location at a wall stud and/or provide a minimum 8” wide x 12” high x ¾” thick
surface, which is strong enough to hold the weight of the vacuum unit with a full tank of debris.
WARNING –
INADEQUATE MOUNTING COULD ALLOW THE
UNIT TO FALL, CAUSING INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE UNIT.
2. Secure wall bracket to mounting surface with 3 screws provided or other suitable fastener.
(
NOTE:
The screws provided are adequate ONLY for mounting into wood. Be sure to use the
proper, suitable fasteners for mounting vacuum to a surface other than wood.) Make sure
bracket is level
(Figure 2).
3. The tool bag hook can be mounted on the wall in close proximity to the vacuum. Secure with
screws provided. hang tool bag onto hook using loop in back of tool bag
(Figure 3).
Attach Vac:
1. Grasp top handle with one hand and place other hand under front of tank.
2. Align tab on back of vacuum (located near top of tank) to engage with slot in center of wall
bracket as vacuum is lowered into bracket
(Figure 4).
3. Push downward making sure slots on vacuum (located near the bottom of the tank) attach to
the tabs located at bottom of bracket
(Figure 5).
4. Lower top handle on vacuum to lay flat on top of housing. This will secure unit in bracket.
Detach Vac:
1. Push release lever on bracket with thumb, while moving top handle on vacuum to the up posi-
tion
(Figure 6).
2. Grasp top handle with one hand and place other hand under front of tank.
3. Pull upward until vacuum detaches from bracket
(Figure 7).
dirt or rinse (from the inside of the filter) with water, dry completely (approximately 24 hours) and
re-install
(Figures 13 & 14)
.
Note:
If the filter has been used for wet pick up, it must be cleaned
and dried before using for dry pick up.
