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Parts and Instruction Manual
X839 Asbestos Series
Wet/Dry Vacuum

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This manual is furnished with each new MINUTEMAN X839 Asbestos Vacuum. This provides the
necessary operating and preventive maintenance instructions. Operators must read and understand this
manual before operating or servicing this machine.
This machine was designed to give you excellent performance and efficiency. For best results and
minimal cost, please follow the general guidelines below:
· Operate the machine with reasonable care.
· Follow the manufacturers suggested maintenance instructions as provided in this booklet.
· Use original Minuteman supplied parts.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model X839
Polyethylene
Wet/Dry
Model No.
C83985-16
C83985-15
C83905-16
C83905-15
C83930-16
C83930-15
C83985-21
C83985-20
C83905-21
C83905-20
C83930-21
C83930-20
Voltage
115
230
115
230
115
230
115
230
115
230
115
230
Tank Size
15 gal (57 ltr)
15 gal (57 ltr)
15 gal (57 ltr)
15 gal (57 ltr)
15 gal (57 ltr)
15 gal (57 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
20 gal (76 ltr)
Air Flow
95 CFM (2.69 m³/min)
95 CFM (2.69 m³/min)
115 CFM (3.26 m³/min)
115 CFM (3.26 m³/min)
100 CFM (2.83 m³/min)
100 CFM (2.83 m³/min)
95 CFM (2.69 m³/min)
95 CFM (2.69 m³/min)
115 CFM (3.26 m³/min)
115 CFM (3.26 m³/min)
100 CFM (2.83 m³/min)
100 CFM (2.83 m³/min)
Waterlift
85” (2159mm)
85” (2159mm)
105” (2667mm)
105” (2667mm)
130” (3302mm)
130” (3302mm)
85” (2159mm)
85” (2159mm)
105” (2667mm)
105” (2667mm)
130” (3302mm)
130” (3302mm)

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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................. 1
Inspection............................................................................................................................................ 2
Electrical - 115 Volt ............................................................................................................................. 2
Electrical - 240 Volt............................................................................................................................. 2
Grounding Instructions...................................................................................................................... 2
User Maintenance Instructions ......................................................................................................... 3
Cloth Bag & Hose Assembly...................................................................................................... ........ 3
Cord Storage....................................................................................................................................... 3
Tank/Filter Set-Up Procedure ............................................................................................................ 4
Procedures for Removing Contaminated Filters / Cleaning of Cont aminated Tank ..................... 4
Poly Tank with 1:1 Adapter ................................................................................................................ 6
WARNING INSTRUCTIONS FOR 800012 & 805037 PLASTIC BAGS............................................... 7
Exploded Views .................................................................................................................................. 8
Lid Assembly ................................................................................................................................... 8
Lid Assembly BOM ..........................................................................................................................9
Bag Assembly ............................................................................................................................... 10
Adapter Assembly ......................................................................................................................... 11
Tank Assembly .............................................................................................................................. 12
Optional Industrial Tools and Accessories .................................................................................... 13
Hose Assemblies........................................................................................................................... 14
Minuteman International Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty........................................ 15

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Poly Tank with 1:1 Adapter
1. Motor Lid Assembly
2. Cloth Filter with Frame
3. Filter Protector
4. 1:1 Poly Adapter
5. Plastic Liner for Top Fill Dry Pickup
6. 15/20 Gallon Poly Tank
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Exploded Views
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Lid Assembly
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Lid Assembly BOM
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ITEM PART NO. REQ’D DESCRIPTION
1 110003 1 MOUNTING PLATE (110038)
2 110012 1 MOUNTING PLATE (110039)
3 110028PKG 1 PREFILTER SLEEVE, PKG OF 6 (110038)
4 110030PKG 1 PREFILTER SLEEVE, PKG OF 6 (110039)
5 110038 1 FILTER-HEPA, 10"
6 110039 1 FILTER-ULPA, X839 SERIES
7 255008 2 BRUSH, CARBON - 105/130
8 255039 1 V ACUUM MOT OR, BYPASS 115V-105
8A 255040 1 V ACUUM MOT OR, BYPASS 240V-105
9 290030 1 LID GASKET DIECUT 15G 290
10 380001-4 1 VACUUM MOTOR, BYPASS 115V-85 (ECM)
10A 380054 1 V ACUUM MOTOR, BYPASS 240V-85
11 380005 2 BRUSH, CARBON - 85 (ECM)
11A 380028 2 BRUSH, CARBON - 85
12 380064 1 RING, FOAM
13 381020 1 CORD-16GA-3 50FT MED GREY
13A 740600 1 CORD-EUROPEAN F3 G1.5MM 50FT
14 450088 1 SP ACER-SWITCH, FOAM
15 710329 8 SCR-MC 8-32 X .50 ZINC
16 710355 2 SCR-MC RD HD 10-32 X .50 ZINC
17 711124 1 SCR-ST-B 10 X .37 NI
18 711126 6 SCR-ST-B 10 X .75
19 711310 2 NUT-HEX 10-32 ST PL
20 711373 4 NUT-NYLOC 1/4-20
21 711502 8 WSR-FLT #8
22 711505 2 WSR-FLT 1/4
23 711519 4 WSR-FLT .25 X 1.01 X .06
24 711552 8 WSR-INT LOCK #8
25 711553 3 WSR-INT LOCK #10
26 711803 2 PIN-COTTER .06 X .75
27 712532 3 SCR-MC 10-24 X 1.00 SS
28 712908 3 NUT-FLANGED WIZZ 10-24
29 715029 1 DECAL-NAME PLATE SERIAL
30 715069 1 DECAL-FILTERS CHECK
31 715102 1 DECAL-P/V HEPA 85
31A 715103 1 DECAL-P/V HEPA 105
31B 715104 1 DECAL-P/V HEPA 130
32 715115 1 DECAL-WARNING PV DRY
33 715501 1 DECAL-MADE IN USA
34 740014 4 QC-14-16G 1/4 FULL INS FEMALE
35 740088 1 SWITCH-VAC LIGHT SENSOR
36 740116 1 WIRE ASSY 16G GRN/YEL 14.50"
37 760212 1 VAC SENSOR TUBE
38 760213 1 VENTURI TUBE
39 760896PLT 1 SHROUD, MOTOR PLATED
40 760897PLT 1 MOTOR COVER PLATED P/V
41 760898PLT 1 CAP MOTOR P/V PLATED
42 760899 1 HANDLE BAIL PIC VAC
43 760903 1 MOTOR LID ASY PV HEPA
44 760904 1 BUSHING-SNUB .375 X .469 X .43
45 760905 1 GASKET, FILTER MOUNTING PLATE
46 809754 1 SWITCH-ROCKER
47 828995 2 GASKET-NEOP 2.5X6X.62
48 831478 1 GASKET-NEOP 6 X 7.5 X .37
49 831484 1 GASKET 3.5 X 4.5 X .37
50 831524 1 VACUUM MOTOR, 3-STAGE 115V-130
50A 831526 1 VACUUM MOTOR, 3-STAGE 240V-130
51 831626 1 GASKET 4 X 7.37 X .250
52 831652 3 SPACER-.264 X .344 X .750 ALM
53 832070 2 CONNECTOR
54 833237 1 STRAIN RELIEF W/ NUT
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Bag Assembly
ITEM PART NO. REQ’D DESCRIPTION
1 750097 1 BAG FRAME WELDMENT ASY
2 760131 1 MOLDED BAG RING- BLACK
3 805054 1 BAG, CLOTH BAG ONLY NEW STYLE
4 805057 1 BAG ASY COMP W/FRAME
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Adapter Assembly
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ITEM PART NO. REQ’D DESCRIPTION
1 380046 1 BALL, HOLLOW RUBBER
2 390001 1 MOLDED TRIGGER
3 390002 1 SPRING-RETURN
4 390035 2 LATCH 390 SERIES COATED
5 390037 1 ADAPTER POLY 1:1 BURGUNDY
6 390087 1 GASKET DIECUT VNN
7 390088 1 GASKET PS BACK 1:1 POLY
8 390101 1 INTAKE
9 390108 1 PIN-PIVOT
10 390110 1 INT AKE ASSEMBL Y ALUMINUM
11 712530 2 SCR-MC 10-24 X .62 SS
12 712565 4 SCR-MC 1/4-20 X .62 SS
13 715381 1 DECAL-MMAN .8 X 5.5 LT GREY
14 760234 1 BAG, LINT TRAP FILTER 10 X 9 1
15 760260 1 SPRING-RETAINER BAG
16 762300 1 MOUNTING PLATE PRE FILTER
17 800422 1 LIQUID SHUTOFF PLATE
18 800423 2 LATCH PLATE ZINC PLT
19 828893 8 RIVET-BAP KTR64BX
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T ank Assembly
ITEM PART NO. REQ’D DESCRIPTION
1 390031 1 HANDLE PLT 390 SERIES
2 390033 1 AXLE 390 SERIES PLATED
3 390035 2 LATCH-390 SERIES COATED
4 390041 1 TANK 15GRC NO HOLES
4A 390051 1 TANK 20GRC W/ NO HOLES
5 710182 2 SCR-MC 1/4-20 X 1.00 ZINC
6 711352 4 NUT-ACORN 1/4-20 ST N1
7 711444PLT 4 NUT-WELD 1/4-20 PLATED
8 711505 2 WSR-FLT 1/4
9 711524 2 WSR-WAVE .52 X .87 X .01
10 711594 2 WSR-FLT .56 X .88 X .03 NICKEL
1 1 711713 2 RET RING-E EXT .50
12 712541 4 SCR-TR HD 1/4-20 X 1.0 SS
13 712761 4 WSR-FLT .28 X 1.25 X .059 SS
14 715119 1 DECAL-DANGER 3.25 X 7
15 715120 1 DECAL-INSTRUCTIONS 3.25 X 7
16 715383 1 DECAL-MMAN 1 X 6.88 LT GRAY
17 804457 2 CASTER-3" BLACK HUB/GREY TIRE
18 828894 4 RIVET-POP BAPKTR-69
19 828980 4 GASKET
20 833316 1 DRAIN PLUG
21 833831 2 CLAMP BACK PLATE
22 900008 2 WHEEL-8.00 DIA.
*** 390040 1 TANK ASY 15GRC NO INT W/DP
*** 390050 1 TANK ASY 20GRC NO INT W/DP
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Optional Industrial Tools and Accessories
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Hose Assemblies
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