OWNERS MANUAL
This appliance
is intended for
commercial and
household use.
D16 Series
PATENT NO. 5954863 & 570 4956
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SECURITE
IMPORTANTE PARA SU SEGURIDAD
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NOTE: The reading and understanding of the Owner’s Manual is imperative
prior to operating this machine. If you or your operator(s) cannot read English,
have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this machine. Si
Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el inglés, el contenido completo de este
manual debe ser explicado antes de intentar operacion de esta máquina.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
WARNING
• WARNING: To reduce the risk of re,
electric shock, or injury, do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
• WARNING: Commercial users must be
trained, qualied and certied in the in
collection of hazardous materials such
as lead, asbestos, mold, silica or other
hazardous material prior to collecting it
in the vacuum.
• WARNING: For Household use, collection of
hazardous materials such as lead, asbestos,
mold, silica or other hazardous materials must
be done only after you have been trained
by a certifying body, or by a licensed and
trained commercial professional in the area
of hazardous material. Use only as described
in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s
recommended attachments.
• Do not put any object into openings. Do not
use with any opening blocked; keep free of
dust, lint, hair, and anything that may reduce
air ow.
WORK AREA SAFETY
• Do not operate vacuum in explosive
atmospheres. Sparks from static electricity
or the motors may ignite dust or fumes.
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet. See
grounding instructions.
• Do not leave appliance when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY cont
• Electrical components are not user
serviceable. Refer all service to a qualied
repair technician.
• Do not handle plug or operate vacuum with
wet hands.
PERSONAL SAFETY
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
• Do not change lters, clean the unit, or
empty the barrel until the plug has been
disconnected from the electrical outlet.
• Use special care when emptying heavily
loaded barrels.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers and all parts
of body away from openings and moving
parts. There is a risk of injury through getting
stuck or being drawn into moving machinery.
• Use extra care when working on stairs.
• Injury to the eyes and/or body can occur
if protective clothing and/or equipment
is not worn. Always wear safety goggles,
protective clothing, hearing protection, and
a dust mask. Exposure to high noise levels
can cause hearing loss or impairment. Wear
OSHA-approved hearing protection when
using this vacuum.
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TOOL USE AND CARE
• Always check the lters before each use. Do
not use without a dust collection bag and
lters in place.
• Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
• If appliance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a service
center.
• Do not pull or carr y by the cord, use cord as
a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord
around sharp edges or corners. Do not run
vacuum over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug, not the cord
• Turn off all controls before unplugging.
• Take notice of all safety and hazard notices
on the vacuum.
• All safety and hazard notices on the vacuum
must be kept complete and legible.
• Changes, add-ons, or conversions of the
vacuum which might have an inuence to the
safety of the vacuum must not be undertaken
without the permission of the manufacturer.
This applies in particular to the tting and
adjustment of safety devices and to welding
on major and load-bearing par ts.
TOOL USE AND CARE cont
• In the event of operational malfunction the
vacuum must be shut down immediately. The
malfunction must be rectied before starting
the vacuum again.
• The dust bin of the dust collector has to be
emptied before transportation.
• Should dust begin to blow out of the
vacuum, it must be shut down, cleaned
(including the motor housing) and the
problem xed before returning to ser vice.
Failure to do so could put dangerous dust in
the air and will void the warranty.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
• Do not use to pick up ammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline or use
in an area where they may be present.
• Do not pick up any objects that are burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or
hot ashes.
• Dispose of the dust so that you meet the
requirements of local regulations.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance
for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment-
grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
risk of electric shock. Check with a qualied electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance – if
it will not t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualied electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-V circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the
plug illustrated in sketch A. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches
B and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly
grounded outlet (sketch A) can be installed by a qualied electrician. The green colored rigid
ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such
as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place
by a metal screw. Exception: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the
Canadian Electrical Code, C22.1.
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- Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a
Grounded Plug
A
Adapter
B C
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IN THE BOX
D1603 16 GAL WET+DRY DUSTLESSVAC WITH 12 FT. HOSE:
Extension Wands
Crevice
Tool
Floor Tool
Lid
WunderBag
Outer Filter
Inner
Filter
Hose
D1605 16 GAL WET+DRY VAC-FOREIGN:
Extension Wands
Crevice
Tool
D1606 HEPA 16 GAL WET+DRY VAC:
Extension Wands
Crevice
Tool
Hose
Barrel
Floor Tool
Lid
BarrelHose
10” Clamp
Floor Tool
10” Clamp
WunderBag
7” Clamp
7” Clamp
Outer Filter
Shaker Basket
Filter Cover
10” Clamp
Filter-Cleaning
Weight
Shaker Basket
Inner
Filter
Lid
WunderBag
Barrel
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NOTE: DO NOT REMOVE
FILTER CLEANING WEIGHT
FROM BAG.
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HEPA Filter
Support
HEPA Filter