Shop-Vac 85S series User Manual

User manual
Please review before operating vac.

Manual del usuario
Por favor repase antes de usar la aspiradora.

Manuel d’utilisation
Veuillez lire avant d’utiliser l’aspirateur.

BRAND/MARQUE/MARCA

ATTENTION!

Read all safety rules careful­ly before attempting to oper­ate. Retain for future refer­ence.

¡

ATENCIÓN!

Lea cuidadosamente todas
las reglas de seguridad antes
de empezar a operar.
Consérvelo para futuras refer­encias.

ATTENTION!

Lisez attentivement les in­structions sur la sécurité
avant d’utiliser cet appareil.
Conservez cette Notice pour
vous y reporter ultérieure­ment.

Series 85S

Series 85S

Série 85S

Wet/Dry Vacuum

Household and Workshop Use

Aspiradora para Líquidos/Sólidos

Para Uso Doméstico y Empresarial

Aspirateur pour Déchets Secs et Humides

Pour Utilisation Domestique ou dans les Entrepôts

DANGER!

Never operate this unit when
flammable materials or
vapors are present because
electrical devices produce
arcs or sparks that can cause
a fire or explosion.

NEVER OPERATE
UNATTENDED!

¡

PELIGRO!

Nunca opere esta unidad
cuando existan materiales
inflamables o vapores, ya que
los aparatos eléctricos pro­ducen chispas que pueden
causar un incendio o
explosión.

NUNCA OPERE SIN
AYUDA!

DANGER!

N’utilisez jamais cet aspira­teur en présence de vapeurs
ou de matières inflammables.
Les appa-reils électriques
produisent des arcs ou des
étincelles qui peuvent causer
un incendie ou une explosion.

NE JAMAIS FAIRE
FONCTIONNER SANS
SURVEILLANCE!

SHOP-VAC CORPORATION

2323 Reach Road, P.O.Box 3307,
Williamsport, PA 17701-0307
[phone]
Web Site: www.shopvac.com

SHOP-VAC CANADA

1770 Appleby Line,
Burlington, Ontario L7L 5P8
[phone]
Web Site: www.shopvac.ca

Patents Issued and Pending
Brevets dé livrés et en instance.

Patentes expedidas y establecidas.

© 2007 Shop-Vac Corporation. All Rights Reserved.
© Shop-Vac Corporation, 2007. Tous droits réservés.
© 2007 Shop-Vac Corporation. Todos los derechos reservados. 87539-71

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.

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.

When using the appliance at a distance where an extension cord becomes neces­sary, a 3-conductor grounding cord of adequate size must be used for safety, and to
prevent loss of power and overheating. Use the table below to determine A.W.G. wire
size required. To determine ampere rating of your vacuum, refer to nameplate locat­ed on rear of motor cover.

EXTENSION CORDS

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING – DO NOT LEAVE VACUUM UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS PLUGGED IN AND/OR OPERATING. UNPLUG

UNIT WHEN NOT IN USE.

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed,
including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLI-

ANCE.

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and
before servicing. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding
Instructions.

2. Do not expose to rain – store indoors.

3. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or
near children.

4. Use only as described in this manual. Use only Manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.

5. 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, contact Shop­Vac Corporation for assistance.

6. Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.

7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug; not the cord.

8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

9. Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked; keep
free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air flow.

10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.

11. Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches,
or hot ashes.

12. Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.

13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.

14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

15. Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in
areas where they may be present.

16. Do not use your cleaner as a sprayer of flammable liquids such as oil base paints,
lacquers, household cleaners, etc.

17. Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or other hazardous materials such
as asbestos, arsenic, barium,beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endanger­ing materials. Specially designed units are available for these purposes.

18. Do not pick up soot, cement, plaster or drywall dust without cartridge filter and
collection filter bag in place. These are very fine particles that may pass through
the foam and affect the performance of the motor or be exhausted back into the
air.Additional collection filter bags are available.

19. Do not leave the cord lying on the floor once you have finished the cleaning job. It
can become a tripping hazard.

20. Use special care when emptying heavily loaded tanks.

21. To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty tank after each use.

22. The operation of a utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes,
which can result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating vac­uum.

23. STAY ALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do not use vac­uum cleaner when you are tired, distracted or under the influence of drugs, alco­hol or medication causing diminished control.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt 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 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.

Before using appliance, inspect power cord for loose or exposed wires and damaged
insulation. Make any needed repairs or replacements before using your appliance.
Use only three-wire outdoor extension cords which have three-prong grounding-type
plugs and three-pole receptacles which accept the extension cord’s plug.When vac­uuming liquids, be sure the extension cord connection does not come in contact with
the liquid.

NOTE: STATIC SHOCKS ARE COMMON IN DRY AREAS OR WHEN THE RELATIVE
HUMIDITY OF THE AIR IS LOW.THIS IS ONLY TEMPORARY AND DOES NOT AFFECT THE
USE OF THE APPLIANCE. TO REDUCE THE FREQUENCY OF STATIC SHOCKS IN YOUR
HOME, THE BEST REMEDY IS TO ADD MOISTURE TO THE AIR WITH A CONSOLE OR
INSTALLED HUMIDIFIER.

Volts

120V

Ampere Rating

More Not More

Than Than

0 - 6
6 - 10
10 - 12
12 - 16

Total length of cord in feet

25 50 100

AWG

18
18
16
14

16
16
16
12

16
14
14

Not recommended

150

14
12
12

WET PICK UP OPERATION

Remove ALL dirt and debris found in the tank. The vacuum requires only a minimum of conversion
when going from dry to wet pick-up. Wet pick-up requires the foam sleeve (not standard on all
models) to be in position over the lid cage. Do not use the reusable dry filter for wet pick-up.
Misting in exhaust air may occur if the foam sleeve becomes saturated during wet pick-up. If mist­ing occurs, remove and dry the saturated foam sleeve or replace with another dry foam sleeve to
eliminate the misting and possible dripping of liquid around the lid. Turn the unit off immediately
upon completing a wet pick-up job or when tank is full and ready to be emptied. Raise the hose to
drain any excess liquid into the tank. The interior of the tank should be periodically cleaned.

The foam sleeve should be cleaned periodically as described in the following steps:

1. Always disconnect the plug from the wall receptacle before removing the tank cover. Place tank
cover in an upside down position. Remove foam sleeve by sliding it up and off the lid cage.

2. Shake excess dust off foam sleeve with a rapid up and down movement.

3. Hold foam sleeve under running water for a minute or two, rinsing from the inside. A water wash
is not always required, depending on the condition of the foam sleeve.

4. Gently wring out excess water, blot foam sleeve with a clean towel, and allow to dry. The foam
sleeve is now ready to to be reinstalled on the lid cage.

NOTE: Wet pick-up accessories should be washed periodically, especially after picking up wet,
sticky kitchen accidents. This can be accomplished with a warm solution of soap and water.

UNPACKING AND SET-UP

1. Pull lid latches in an outward motion, remove tank cover and any accessories that may have
been shipped in tank.

2. Attach tool holder following the instructions and illustrations in this manual.

3. Before replacing tank cover, refer to Dry Pick-Up or Wet Pick-Up Operation in this manual to
ensure you have the proper filters installed for your cleaning opera­tion.

4. Replace tank cover and apply pressure with thumb to each latch
until it snaps tightly in place. Make sure all lid latches are clamped
securely.

5. Insert machine hose end into inlet of tank. Twist slightly to tighten the connection (Figure A).

6. Attach one of the cleaning accessories (depending on your cleaning requirements) on the acces­sory end of the hose. Twist slightly to tighten the connection (Figure A).

7. Plug the cord into the wall outlet. Your cleaner is ready for use.

I = ON, O = OFF

NOTE: MANY MORE USEFUL TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE AT YOUR LOCAL DEALER OR SHOP-VAC

®

WEB-

SITE.

TOOL HOLDER ASSEMBLY

(Not standard with all models)

1. With rear of unit facing you, take tool holder and position it with tabs facing rear

of unit (Figure 1).

2. Place “J” shaped tabs into the slots on cord wraps (Figure 2).

3. Press down until tabs snap into place.

4. Press down on center of tool holder until tab latches on bottom of lid (Figure 3).

A

DRY PICK-UP OPERATION

WARNING– ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM

THE WALL OUTLET BEFORE REMOVING THE TANK COVER.

To pick up dust and dry material, you must install foam sleeve and reusable dry filter to ensure proper
filtration. If the vacuum has been used to pick up liquids, the foam sleeve must be cleaned and dried
before installing for dry pick up. With tank cover in an upside down position, slide foam sleeve down
over lid cage pulling until foam sleeve completely covers lid cage (Figure 4). NOTE: Bottom of foam
sleeve must be positioned on the OUTSIDE of groove around lid cage for the reusable dry filter to fit
properly (Figure 5, 5a). Center the reusable dry filter on lid cage (Figure 6), slide mounting ring down
over filter until ring is positioned against the ribs of the lid cage (Figure 7). The reusable dry filter should
always be in position over the foam sleeve for dry pick-up. To remove the filter for cleaning, remove
mounting ring and filter from lid cage (Figure 8). To clean the reusable dry filter, shake off excess dirt
and dust or (depending on the condition of the filter) rinse with water.Allow the filter to dry completely
and re-install. DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR DRY.

IMPORTANT: BEFORE INSTALLING REUSABLE FILTER BE SURE THAT FOAM SLEEVE IS OUTSIDE OF
GROOVE AND AROUND LID CAGE.

(Figure 5, 5a)

NOTE: ENSURE THAT THE MOUNTING RING IS COMPLETELY SECURE AND IN POSITION BY PRESSING

DOWN FIRMLY AROUND THE RING IN SEVERAL PLACES. BE SURE THE REUSABLE DRY DISC FILTER
COMPLETELY COVERS THE FOAM SLEEVE. CHECK TO ENSURE THAT ALL EDGES OF THE REUSABLE
DRY FILTER ARE SECURE UNDER THE MOUNTING RING.

CAUTION – KEEP FILTERS CLEAN

Efficiency of the vacuum is largely dependent on the filters. Dirty filters will reduce the air flow
and efficiency of the filtration system. DO NOT MACHINE WASH OR DRY

1. 2.

3.

4. 5.

6.

7.

8.

5a.

EMPTYING LIQUID WASTE

FROM THE TANK

Your Shop Vac®Wet/Dry may be emptied of liquid waste by removing the tank cover.To empty,
stop the motor and remove the plug from the wall receptacle. Remove the tank cover and
deposit the liquid waste contents in a suitable drain. After the tank is empty, return the cover
to its original position. To continue use, plug the cord into the wall receptacle and start the
motor.

AUTOMATIC SUCTION SHUT-OFF

The vacuum is equipped with an automatic suction shut-off that operates when picking up liq­uids. As the level of the liquid rises in the tank, an internal float rises until it seats itself against
a seal at the intake of the motor, shutting off suction. When this happens, the motor will devel­op a higher than normal pitch noise and the suction is drastically reduced. If this occurs, turn
unit off immediately. Failure to turn unit off after float rises and shuts off suction will result in
extensive damage to the motor. To continue use, empty the liquid waste from the tank as out­lined in the previous paragraph.

NOTE: IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER, THE VACUUM COULD LOSE SUCTION. IF THIS OCCURS, TURN
UNIT OFF AND PLACE VAC IN UPRIGHT POSITION. THIS WILL ALLOW THE FLOAT TO RETURN TO ITS
NORMAL POSITION, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE OPERATION.

LUBRICATION

No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings.

STORAGE

Before storing your vacuum cleaner the tank should be emptied
and cleaned. The power cord can be wrapped around the cord
wraps provided on the tank cover on rear of unit (Figure 9). The

cleaner should be stored indoors.

9.

THREE YEAR HOME

USE WARRANTY

Your Shop-Vac®vacuum cleaner is warranted for normal household use, in accordance with the User
Manual, against original defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years from date
of purchase. Should this product be used for commercial or rental use, a 90 day limited warranty will
apply. Shop-Vac Corporation warrants placing this vacuum cleaner in correct operating condition, by
repair or parts replacement, during the warranty period, without charge.This warranty does not cover
accessories. Use of non-recommended filters and/or accessories may void the manufacturer's war­ranty. Shop-Vac

®

assumes no responsibility for damage or faulty performance caused by misuse,
careless handling, and where repairs or modifications have been made. Do not attempt to service
your vacuum beyond that described in the User Manual. Proof of purchase date is required. The war­ranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state or
province to province. This warranty is void outside of the United States and Canada.

Customers in the United States: for product service contact Shop-Vac Corporation, Customer Service,
at [phone] or go to www.shopvac.com/support. Visit www.shopvac.com for your vacuum's
parts list schematic.

Customers in Canada: for product service return the complete unit, (transportation prepaid), to the
Authorized Shop-Vac

®

Service Centre nearest you. A complete list of Authorized Service Centres is

included with each vacuum cleaner.