Porter Cable 7814 Owner’s Manual

Power Tool-Triggered
Wet/Dry Vac

IMPORTANT

Please make certain that the person who is
to use this equipment carefully reads and

understands these instructions before
starting operations.

The Model and Sedal NO.plate is located on the main
housing of the tool. Record these numbers in the

spaces below and retain for future reference.

Model No.

Type •

Serial No.

Pad No. 904362 - 02-14-02

]_is vacuum is intended for commercial use.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This Appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown,
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.

M 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
appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a

qualified electrician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit, and has a grounded

GROUNDED OUTLET BOX --

CURRENT

plug that looks like the plug illustrated
in Figure A. A temporary adapter that

looks like the adapter illustrated in
Fig. B may be used to connect this

plug to a 1-pole receptacle as shown
in Fig. B if a properly grounded outlet
is not available. The temporary

adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet (Fig. A) can
be installed by a qualified electrician.

The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the

GROUNDING PRONG

IS LONGESTOF THE 3 PRONGS

Fig. A

GROUNDEDOUTLET BOX--

GROUND]NG MEANS

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.

Fig. B

Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted

by the Canadian Electrical Code,

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

ra,l,._,WARNING: When using electric appliances, always follow

basic safety precautions to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and personal
injury, including the following:

BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE,

READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.

These appliances were made for certain applications. Porter-Cable strongly
recommends that this appliance NOT be modified and/or used for any
application other than for which it was designed. If you have any questions
about its application, DO NOT use the appliance until you have written Porter-
Cable and we have advised you.

Technical Service Manager

Porter-Cable Corporation

4825 Highway 45 North

R O. Box 2468

Jackson, TN 38302-2468

1. Connect to a properEy grounded outlet only (See Grounding Instructions).

2. Do not leave the appliance when it is connected to a power source.
Unplug it from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

3. Do not expose the appliance to rain. Store it indoors. This action will
reduce the risk of electric shock.

4. Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy. Pay close attention when

the appliance is used by children, or when children are nearby.

5. Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only
recommended attachments from Porter-Cable.

6. Do not use this appliance with a damaged cord or plug. If the appliance
is not working correctly, or if it has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or

dropped in water, return it to a service center.

7. Do not pull or carry this appliance by the cord. Do not use the cord as a
handle, close a door on the cord, or pull the cord around sharp edges or

corners. Do not run the appliance over the cord. Keep the cord away from

heated surfaces.

8. Do not unplug this appliance by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the
plug, not the cord.

9. Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.

10. Do not put any objects into the openings of the appliance. Do not use the
appliance with any opening blocked. Keep all openings free of dust, lint, hair,
or anything else that may reduce air flow.

1"f. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from the

openings and moving parts.

12. Turn off all controls before unplugging appliance.

13. Use extra care when using the appliance on stairs.

14. Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable or combustible liquids,
such as gasoline, or use the appliance in areas where flammable or
combustible liquids are present.

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15. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking (cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes).

16. Do not use this appliance without a dust bag and/or filters in place.

REPLACEMENT PARTS

Whenservicing useonly identical replacementparts.

MOTOR

Many Porter-Cable products will operate on either D.C. or single phase, 25 to
60 cycle A.C. current, and voltage within plus or minus 5 percent of that
shown on the specification plate on the tool. Several models, however, are
designed for A.C. current only. Refer to the specification plate on your tool for

proper voltage and current rating.

CAUTION: Do not operate your appliance on a current on which the
voltage is not within correct limits. Do not operate appliances rated
A.C. only on D.C. current. To do so may seriously damage the

appliance.

EXTENSION CORD SELECTION

If an extension cord is used, make sure the conductor size is large enough to
prevent excessive voltage drop which will cause loss of power and possible

motor damage. A table of recommended extension cord sizes will be found in
this section. This table is based on limiting line voltage drop to 5 volts (10 volts

for 230 volts) at 150% of rated amperes.
If an extension cord is to be used outdoors it must be marked with the suffix

W-A or W following the cord type designation. For example - SJTW-A to
indicate it is acceptable for outdoor use.

RECOMMENDED EXTENSION CORD SIZES FOR USE WITH ELECTRIC TOOLS

115V ] 25Ft. [ 50Ft. ! 100Ft. 150Ft. 1200Ft. 250FE 300FE 400Ft. 15O0Ft.

230V ! 50Ft. I 100Ft. 200Ftl]300Ft._00Ft._500Ft.]600Fi: 8ooFt 1_OFt.

0-2 18 ! 8 8 ' 6 _ 16 _ 14 14 12 i 12_

Length of Cord in Feet

23 i,8 i18 ,,4 14t12 112 ,01,01

11;I '!881,:1'1; I 11221:; 18o ,0,88 ,

8-8 _ 16 14 12 1o _ _0 8 8_ 8

6-8 _ 18 !6 / 12 i 10 i0 / 8 6 6 J 6

10:12 i_ i8 ! 8 8 6 6 4 i
14:18 [ 18 10 I 8 ] 6 S ] 4 4 _

18:18L ,4 _ _ 6 a 4 2 T

18-20 ,! 4 6 6 ] 4 ;: 4 2 [ 2

UNPACKING

Carefully remove the Vacuum Cleaner from the carton. Retain all packing

materials until you have inspected and satisfactorily operated the Vacuum
CleaneE

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