
1250W 230V 15L/20L
WET & DRY
VACUUM CLEANERS
20514 & 20515
IMPORTANT: PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY TO ENSURE THE
SAFE AND EFFECTIVE USE OF THIS PRODUCT.
INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions accompanying the product are the original instructions. This document is part of the product,
keep it for the life of the product passing it on to any subsequent holder of the product. Read all these
instructions before assembling, operating or maintaining this product.
This manual has been compiled by Draper Tools describing the purpose for which the product has been
designed, and contains all the necessary information to ensure its correct and safe use. By following all the
general safety instructions contained in this manual, it will ensure both product and operator safety, together
with longer life of the product itself.
AlI photographs and drawings in this manual are supplied by Draper Tools to help illustrate the operation of the
product.
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information contained in this manual, the Draper
Tools policy of continuous improvement determines the right to make modifications without prior warning.

2. CONTENTS
2.1 CONTENTS
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1 TITLE PAGE
1.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 2
1.2 REVISION HISTORY ........................................................................................ 2
1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL ................................................................. 2
1.4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE ...................................................................................... 2
2 CONTENTS
2.1 CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 3
3 GUARANTEE
3.1 GUARANTEE.................................................................................................... 4
4 INTRODUCTION
4.1 SCOPE.............................................................................................................. 5
4.2 SPECIFICATION............................................................................................... 5
4.3 HANDLING & STORAGE .................................................................................. 5
5 HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
5.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOL USE .................... 6-7
5.2 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY ...................................................... 7
6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
6.1 IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................................. 8
7 UNPACKING & CHECKING
7.1 PACKAGING..................................................................................................... 9
8 PREPARING THE VACUUM CLEANER
8.1 CONNECTING THE CASTORS ....................................................................... 10
9 SETTING THE VACUUM CLEANER
9.1 CHANGING SETUP FROM WET TO DRY VACUUMING ................................ 11
9.2 ATTACHING THE CLOTH FILTER ................................................................... 11
9.3 ATTACHING THE PAPER DUSTBAG.............................................................. 11
9.4 REFIT OF MOTOR HOUSING .......................................................................... 12
9.5 CONNECTING THE FLEXIBLE HOSE ............................................................. 12
9.6 USE OF ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................. 12
9.7 SWITCHING ON ............................................................................................... 13
9.8 CHANGING SETUP FROM DRY TO WET VACUUMING ................................ 13
9.9 WATER LEVEL ................................................................................................. 13
10 MAINTENANCE
10.1 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 14
11 TROUBLESHOOTING
11.1 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 14
12 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
12.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS......................................................................... 14
13 DISPOSAL
13.1 DISPOSAL ....................................................................................................... 15
14 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
14.1 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 15
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................................................... ENCLOSED
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1. TITLE PAGE
1.1 INTRODUCTION:
USER MANUAL FOR:
1250W 230V 15L/20L WET & DRY VACUUM CLEANERS
Stock nos. 20514, 20515
Part nos. WDV15SS, WDV20BSS
1.2 REVISIONS:
Date first published August 2016
Date first revised January 2017
Date second revised April 2022
As our user manuals are continually updated, users should make sure that they use the very latest
version.
Downloads are available from: http://www.drapertools.com/manuals
DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED DRAPER TOOLS LIMITED
HURSLEY ROAD OUDE GRAAF 8
CHANDLER’S FORD 6002 NL
EASTLEIGH WEERT
HAMPSHIRE NETHERLANDS
SO53 1YF
UK
WEBSITE: drapertools.com
PRODUCT HELPLINE: +44 (0) 23 8049 4344
GENERAL FAX: +44 (0) 23 8026 0784
1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUALS SAFETY CONTENT:
WARNING! Information that draws attention to the risk of injury or death.
CAUTION! Information that draws attention to the risk of damage to the product or
surroundings.
1.4 COPYRIGHT © NOTICE:
Copyright © Draper Tools Limited.
Permission is granted to reproduce this publication for personal & educational use only.
Commercial copying, redistribution, hiring or lending is prohibited.
No part of this publication may be stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any other form or
means without written permission from Draper Tools Limited.
In all cases this copyright notice must remain intact.

2. CONTENTS
2.1 CONTENTS
Page content
1 TITLE PAGE
1.1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................. 2
1.2 REVISION HISTORY ........................................................................................ 2
1.3 UNDERSTANDING THIS MANUAL ................................................................. 2
1.4 COPYRIGHT NOTICE ...................................................................................... 2
2 CONTENTS
2.1 CONTENTS ...................................................................................................... 3
3 GUARANTEE
3.1 GUARANTEE.................................................................................................... 4
4 INTRODUCTION
4.1 SCOPE.............................................................................................................. 5
4.2 SPECIFICATION............................................................................................... 5
4.3 HANDLING & STORAGE .................................................................................. 5
5 HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION
5.1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR POWER TOOL USE .................... 6-7
5.2 CONNECTION TO THE POWER SUPPLY ...................................................... 7
6 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION
6.1 IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................................. 8
7 UNPACKING & CHECKING
7.1 PACKAGING..................................................................................................... 9
8 PREPARING THE VACUUM CLEANER
8.1 CONNECTING THE CASTORS ....................................................................... 10
9 SETTING THE VACUUM CLEANER
9.1 CHANGING SETUP FROM WET TO DRY VACUUMING ................................ 11
9.2 ATTACHING THE CLOTH FILTER ................................................................... 11
9.3 ATTACHING THE PAPER DUSTBAG.............................................................. 11
9.4 REFIT OF MOTOR HOUSING .......................................................................... 12
9.5 CONNECTING THE FLEXIBLE HOSE ............................................................. 12
9.6 USE OF ATTACHMENTS ................................................................................. 12
9.7 SWITCHING ON ............................................................................................... 13
9.8 CHANGING SETUP FROM DRY TO WET VACUUMING ................................ 13
9.9 WATER LEVEL ................................................................................................. 13
10 MAINTENANCE
10.1 MAINTENANCE ................................................................................................ 14
11 TROUBLESHOOTING
11.1 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................... 14
12 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS
12.1 EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS......................................................................... 14
13 DISPOSAL
13.1 DISPOSAL ....................................................................................................... 15
14 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
14.1 ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................ 15
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY................................................................................... ENCLOSED
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3. GUARANTEE
4. INTRODUCTION
4.1 SCOPE
Stainless steel tank vacuum cleaner. Designed to pickup wet and dry materials. Ideally suited for
use in the workshop and garage or DIY work around the home.
4.2 SPECIFICATION
Stock no. ...................................................................... 20514 ....................................... 20515
Part no. .................................................................. WDV15SS ............................. WDV20BSS
Rated voltage ...................................................... 230V~50Hz .............................. 230V~50Hz
Rated input ................................................................. 1250W ..................................... 1250W
Tank volume ..................................................................... 15L ........................................... 20L
Vacuum pressure ........................................ 15Kpa (150mbar) ..................... 15Kpa (150mbar)
Max. airflow ............................................................... 25L/sec .................................... 25L/sec
Sound pressure level ................................................. 86dB(A) ................................... 86dB(A)
Weight ......................................................................... 4.53kg ...................................... 4.62kg
4.3 HANDLING & STORAGE
Although this machine is small in size, care must still be taken when handling and lifting. Dropping
this machine will have an effect on the accuracy and may also result in personal injury. This
machine is not a toy and must be respected.
The environment will have a negative result on its operation if you are not careful. If the air is
damp, components will rust. If the machine is unprotected from dust and debris; components will
become clogged: And if not cleaned and maintained correctly or regularly the machine will not
perform at its best.
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3.1 GUARANTEE
Draper tools have been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and are guaranteed to be
free from defective materials and workmanship.
Should the tool develop a fault, please return the complete tool to your nearest distributor or
contact Draper Tools Limited, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1YF. England.
Telephone Sales Desk: (023) 8049 4333 or Product Helpline (023) 8049 4344.
A proof of purchase must be provided with the tool.
If upon inspection it is found that the fault occurring is due to defective materials or workmanship,
repairs will be carried out free of charge. This guarantee period covering parts/labour is 12 months
from the date of purchase except where tools are hired out when the guarantee period is 90 days
from the date of purchase. The guarantee is extended to 24 months for parts only. This guarantee
does not apply to normal wear and tear, nor does it cover any damage caused by misuse, careless
or unsafe handling, alterations, accidents, or repairs attempted or made by any personnel other
than the authorised Draper warranty repair agent.
Note: If the tool is found not to be within the terms of warranty, repairs and carriage charges will be
quoted and made accordingly.
This guarantee applies in lieu of any other guarantee expressed or implied and variations of its
terms are not authorised.
Your Draper guarantee is not effective unless you can produce upon request a dated receipt or
invoice to verify your proof of purchase within the guarantee period.
Please note that this guarantee is an additional benefit and does not affect your statutory rights.
Draper Tools Limited.
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4. INTRODUCTION
4.1 SCOPE
Stainless steel tank vacuum cleaner. Designed to pickup wet and dry materials. Ideally suited for
use in the workshop and garage or DIY work around the home.
4.2 SPECIFICATION
Stock no. ...................................................................... 20514 ....................................... 20515
Part no. .................................................................. WDV15SS ............................. WDV20BSS
Rated voltage ...................................................... 230V~50Hz .............................. 230V~50Hz
Rated input ................................................................. 1250W ..................................... 1250W
Tank volume ..................................................................... 15L ........................................... 20L
Vacuum pressure ........................................ 15Kpa (150mbar) ..................... 15Kpa (150mbar)
Max. airflow ............................................................... 25L/sec .................................... 25L/sec
Sound pressure level ................................................. 86dB(A) ................................... 86dB(A)
Weight ......................................................................... 4.53kg ...................................... 4.62kg
4.3 HANDLING & STORAGE
Although this machine is small in size, care must still be taken when handling and lifting. Dropping
this machine will have an effect on the accuracy and may also result in personal injury. This
machine is not a toy and must be respected.
The environment will have a negative result on its operation if you are not careful. If the air is
damp, components will rust. If the machine is unprotected from dust and debris; components will
become clogged: And if not cleaned and maintained correctly or regularly the machine will not
perform at its best.
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