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Dayton Operating Instructions and Parts Manual

Dayton

Wet/Dry Vacuum

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IF ANY OF THE MOTOR HOUSING PARTS

SHOULD BECOME DETACHED OR

BROKEN, EXPOSING THE MOTOR OR

Operation (Continued)

1918

NOTE: When removing filter bag from tank,

remove inlet deflector from filter bag collar and

reinstall into deflector guide. Inlet deflector

should always be in place for any type of

cleaning.

WET PICK UP OPERATION

Remove ALL dirt and debris

found in the 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.

Wet pick up requires the

foam sleeve (not standard with all models)

or cartridge filter (not standard with all

models) to be in position over the lid cage.

Make sure inlet deflector is fully inserted into

deflector guide on inside of tank. If it is not,

install inlet deflector by sliding it downward

into slot on deflector guide (Figure 21).

NOTE: Hose must be removed before inlet

deflector can be inserted into or removed from

deflector guide. Opening on inlet deflector can

face either side of tank. Inlet deflector should

always be in place for any type of cleaning.

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.

The foam sleeve should be cleaned periodically

as described in the following steps:

1. Always disconnect the plug from the

wall receptacle before removing the tank

cover. Place tank cover in an upside down

position. Remove foam sleeve by sliding it

up and off the lid cage.

2. Shake excess dust off foam sleeve with a

rapid up and down movement.

3. Hold foam sleeve under running water for

a minute or two, rinsing from the inside.

A water wash is not always required,

depending on the condition of the foam

sleeve.

4. Gently wring out excess water, blot foam

sleeve with a clean towel, and allow to

dry. The foam sleeve is now ready to be

reinstalled on the lid cage.

NOTE: WET PICK UP ACCESSORIES SHOULD

BE WASHED PERIODICALLY WITH SOAP

AND WATER, ESPECIALLY AFTER PICKING

UP WET, STICKY LIQUIDS. PICKING UP

DETERGENT OR CLEANERS THAT CREATE

FOAM OR SUDS CAN DEFEAT THE VACUUMS

FILTRATION. THIS COULD CAUSE FOREIGN

MATERIAL TO PASS INTO THE MOTOR

IMPELLER AREA AND SHORTEN MOTOR

LIFE. THIS IS NOT NORMAL USE AND IS

NOT COVERED BY PRODUCT WARRANTY.

BLOWER FEATURE

This 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 motor

housing (Figure 22). The

blower port cover is equipped

with a retaining strap to prevent loss of the

port cover while blower is in use. Insert hose

end with locking-nut into blower port on rear of

unit and tighten. Caution should be used when

using a blower due to the powerful force of air

when using certain attachments.

AUTOMATIC SUCTION SHUT-OFF

This 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 the 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

paragraph below (Emptying Tank).

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.

Emptying Tank

Use special care when emptying heavily

loaded tanks. Your Wet/Dry Vacuum may

be emptied of liquid waste by removing

the tank cover. To empty, switch off the

vac and remove the plug from the wall

receptacle. Remove the tank cover and

empty the tank.

Maintenance

BE SURE TO DISCONNECT POWER

SUPPLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING

TO SERVICE OR REMOVE ANY

COMPONENTS.

STORAGE

Before storing the vacuum cleaner, always

empty and clean the tank. Never allow liquids

to sit in the tank for any extended period of

time. Always store the vacuum cleaner

indoors.

1. The power cord can be wrapped around

the cord wraps provided on the top of the

tank cover located in front and behind

the handle (Figure 23). To remove the

cord from the cord wraps grasp the sides

of the rear cord wrap located behind the

handle, turn counter clockwise 180° until

the tip of the cord wrap is above the handle

(Figure 24). Grasp the entire cord behind

the handle and pull above the rear cord

wrap, pull cord towards the front of the vac

until the cord becomes disconnected from

the front cord wrap (Figure 25). Grasp

the sides of the rear cord wrap and turn

clockwise 180° to return it to its original

position (Figure 26).

LUBRICATION

No lubrication is necessary as the motor is

equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings.

SERVICE

Do not attempt to service your Dayton wet/dry

vacuum cleaner beyond that described in this

manual. Refer all other servicing to a qualified

service center.

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.