Pacific RAPID VAC Maintenance Manual

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BACK PACK

VACUUM

RAPID VAC

OPERATING & MAINTENANCE

INTRODUCTION INSTRUCTIONS

READ THIS BOOK

This operator’s book has important information for the use
and safe operation of this machine. Read this book care­fully before starting the machine. Keep this book and tell
all operators to read the book. If you do not follow the
instructions, you can cause an injury or damage equipment,
furniture or buildings.

For new books write to:
Pacific

2259 S. Sheridan
Muskegon, MI 49442-6252

Carefully inspect all components to ensure that there is no
concealed freight damage. If such damage is discovered,
file a “CONCEALED DAMAGE REPORT” immediately
with the delivering carrier.

The contents of this manual are based on the latest product
information available at the time of publication. Pacific
reserves the right to make changes or improvements to its
machines without notice.

FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, RECORD THE MACHINE
MODEL AND SERIAL NUMBER:

MODEL_______________________________

SERIAL NUMBER_______________________

PART NUMBER _________________________

DATE PURCHASED ______________________

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS BOOK BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE! I f

you do not understand, ask your supervisor.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

1. DO NOT USE THIS VACUUM FOR PICK UP OF WET DEBRIS.

2. You must be trained to operate this machine. This machine is to be operated for its intended use only.

3. Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled.

4. Keep the machine surface dry. Do not subject to rain. Store the machine in a dry building area. Clean the machine with a dry
cloth only.

5. Machines can cause an explosion when near flammable materials and vapors. Do not use or store this machine with or near
fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners, or other flammable materials. Do not use flammables to clean this machine.

6. Maintenance and repairs must be done by a qualified or authorized person.

7. If the machine is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a
service center.

8. Always use a three-wire electrical system connected to the electrical ground. For maximum protection against electrical
shock, use a circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Consult your electrical contractor.

9. To prevent electric shock, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before doing any repairs or maintenance
and when leaving the machine unattended.

10. Do not pull cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces. Do not use with damaged cord or plug.

11. Keep the electrical parts of the machine dry.

12. Make sure all labels, decals, warnings, cautions and instructions are fastened to the machine.

Grounding Instructions

This machine 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 machine 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 - Improper connection of the equipment-grounding con­ductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
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 machine - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.

This machine is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a
grounded plug that looks like the plug illustrated in figure A. A
temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in figures B
and C may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as
shown in figure B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded
outlet (figure A) can be installed by a qualified 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.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by
the Canadian Electrical Code

EXTENSION CORDS

Use only three-wire 14/3 or larger gauge approved extension cords
that have three-prong grounding type plugs and three-pole recep­tacles that accept the appliance’s plug. Replace or repair any dam­aged cords or plugs.

NOTE: Do not use adapters shown in figures B & C in Canada

When servicing, refer to authorized person only. Use only identical
replacement parts.

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