INSTRUCTIONS & PARTS LIST FOR
DVS-5, DVH-3 & DVRS-5 WET/DRY VACUUM
SERIAL “A”
Form Z804
Date 2009October28/A
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Read and understand these instructions before operating this tool.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
WARNING
When used improperly power tools can create hazardous situations.
Everyone using, maintaining, changing accessories or working near this tool must read, understand and follow
these Safety Instructions!
Improperly used power tools can cause injury or death.
• Read the Owner’s Manual completely before attempting to operate this unit.
• Always check the lters before each use.
• Connect to a properly grounded outlet. See grounding instructions.
• Don’t change lters, clean the unit, or empty the canister until the plug has been disconnected from the electrical outlet. Always uplug unit
when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING – To avoid risk of electrical shock, do not use out doors or on wet surfaces.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or personal injury:
• Do not allow this unit to be used as a toy or to run unattended at any time. Keep children away from this unit.
• Do not use accessories except those recommended and provided by Sioux Tools. Use this unit only for its intended use as described in
this manual. Use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer may cause re, electric shock, or injury. (See parts list)
• Do not operate this unit in an enclosed space where ammable, explosive or toxic vapors are given off by oil-base paint, paint thinner,
gasoline, etc.
• Do not vacuum toxic, carcinogenic, combustible, or other hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead,
pesticides, or other health endangering materials.
• To avoid the igniting of vapors or dust due to the arcing of the motor brushes, do not pick up ammable or readily combustible material.
• Do not expose your Vacuum to excessive heat as damage to your vacuum may occur and the 1 year warranty will be null and void.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not use without dust bag and/or lters in place.
• Do not pull unit by the suction hose.
• Do not abuse cord. Never carry your Vacuum by the cord or pull cord to disconnect it from the outlet. Grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not leave the cord lying on the oor once you have nished the cleaning job. It can become a tripping hazard.
• Never handle plug, cord, or cleaner with wet hands.
• Never drop or insert any objects into any openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that
may reduce air ow.
• Keep cord away from heat, oil and sharp edges. Do not close doors on the cord or snag it under furniture or pull around corners with
sharp edges.
• The operation of a Wet/Dry Vacuum can result in foreign objects being blown into your eyes, which can result in eye damage. Always
wear safety goggles when operating vacuum.
• Use special care when emptying heavily loaded canisters.
• Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing. 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.
• Wear eye and hearing protection. Always use safety glasses. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety glasses. USE CERTIFIED SAFETY
EQUIPMENT. Eye protection equipment should comply with ANSI Z87.1 standards. Hearing equipment should comply with ANSI S3.19
standards.
250 Snap-on Drive • PO Box 1596 • Murphy, NC 28906 • USA • Phone: 828-835-9765 •www.siouxtools.com
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UNPACKING AND CHECKING CARTON CONTENTS
Remove entire contents of carton. Check each item against the Carton
Contents List. Notify Sioux Tools immediately if any parts are damaged or
missing.
Carton Contents List
Key Qty Description
A 1 Lid Assembly
B 1 Intermediate Cover
C 1 Accessory Tray
D 1 Tank Assembly
E 2 Front Legs (smooth) & screws
F 2 Back Legs (with/hooks) & screws
G 2 Extension wands
H 1 Crevice Tool Accessory
I 1 Wet/Dry Floor Tool Accessory
J 1 12' x 1-1/2" Hose
1 Owner’s Manual
1 Warranty Card
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.
Grounded
Plug
DANGER – Improper connection of the conductor can result in a 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.
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 Vacuum.
ASSEMBLY
To install the legs and accessory tray, undo the clips holding the intermediate cover in place and set the cover and lid assembly aside. Turn
tank upside down. Front legs are on either side of the drain port opening. These front legs do not have the small hooks on either side. The
back legs do have the hooks. These hooks are for the hose to rest on when in storage.
Align legs with openings provided on bottom of the canister and slide into place. The holes will only align in proper position for front and
back legs. Insert black support screw into hole and tighten screw with a Phillips screwdriver.
Turn cleaner tank right side up.
Attach Accessory Tray
Align the three slots on the edge of the accessory tray with the three guides on the rear side of the tank
and press the accessory tray toward the tank as you push the tray down. The two lock ing tabs will
slide under the rim of the tank and catch. By pushing the tray down and toward the tank it will lock into
place.
Place intermediate cover and lid assembly right side up and set on top of the tank. Attach the yellow
clips from the tank onto the intermediate cover.
The Lid Assembly with the vacuum controls, motor, and lters are all preassembled at the factory for
your convenience. Maintenance and replacement of lters is described later in this manual.
Attach hose, wands and cleaning accessories
Hose and accessories are stored on the unit. The hose will loop through the two outside holes of the accessory tray and rest on the hooks
of the back legs as shown below. For convenience, additional accessories can be stored on tray when not in use.
To Use Accessories
Push hose into tank port; twist hose to tighten or loosen connection. The wands and cleaning accessories attach to hose in the same
manner.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Sioux Tools Model DVS-5 Wet/Dry Vacuum delivers 99% ltration at .5 micron which is great for ne particle pick-up, like drywall, concrete,
or surface dust. All units come with a powerful 11 amp motor, dual ltration system, corrosion resistant tank, large wheels and an integrated
accessory holder. Model DVRS-5 comes with a built-in Remote start outlet for use with power tools providing an automatic vacuum start-up
when the tool is turned on and about a 6 second shut-off delay to clear the hose when the vacuum is turned off. Model DVH-3 Wet/Dry
Vacuum has HEPA certied lters installed and provides ltration rated at D.O.P Eff. Mil. Std. 282: 99.97% min. at .3 micron. The Model
DVRS-5 HEPA Wet/Dry Vacuum comes with Remote start.
The Remote start model vacuums are intended for use with small hand held power tools with current rating 8 amperes or less. Accessories
are available to allow larger tools to operate with the vacuum. See the Remote start Operation section below for more information.
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Automatic Suction Shut-Off
NOTE: The unit must be used in the upright position at all times, otherwise the automatic suction shut-off will activate. The automatic
suction shut-off functions when the tank lls with liquid. As the tank lls, the ball oat ( inside the cage ) rises until it seats itself against the
bottom of the intermediate cover. This shuts off the suction of the vacuum cleaner when the tank is full.
Remote Start Controls (Models DVRS-5)
I – Continuous run mode.
Wireless remote
start plug
Vacuum outlet
Power cord
No power to outlet
0 – Off
II – Automatic mode. Power is
supplied to outlet, vacuum will
start when tool activates.
HOW TO USE
Extension cord instructions:
Use an outdoor, grounding type SJT extension cord of 16 gauge (up to 35 feet ) or 14 gauge ( any length ). The extension cord must
employ a 3-prong grounding type plug and a 3-pole recep tacle that accepts the machine plug.
Filters
Do not operate cleaner without lters in place. To assure that your cleaner operates at peak performance, it is imperative that you use only
genuine Sioux Tools lters.
Regular Wet/Dry Vacuum Filters
Primary and secondary lters should be held in place by their respective band clamps. There should not be any puckers or wrinkles that
will allow dust to travel through or suction will be reduced. Micro Prelter - Part # MV-52 is provided with each vacuum. Packages of 2 are
available to purchase.
HEPA Filters:
It is recommended to use part # MV-52 micro prelter with your vacuum. Micro Prelters part # MV-52 are available. They are
recommended to be used on any ne dust application such as sanding drywall. This is a disposable bag and should be thrown away when
full.
How to Clean Filters:
Special note for HEPA lters: All HEPA lters should be discarded after use, no attempt to clean lters should be made.
Turn the unit off then remove the brass agitator rod cover from the top of the cleaner lid. The agitator rod will be exposed. Lift the agitator
rod about 1/2 inch and rock from side to side. The lid acts as a pivot point for the lter support basket, located underneath the lid. The
rocking motion of the basket agitates the primary lter to knock off the layer of dust that has accumulated. This will make the suction
resume. After a period of time, when suction is reduced and cleaning the lters with the agitator rod is not sufcient, the lters may be
replaced or laundered and reused.
Micro Prelters are disposable and will hold 20-30 lbs. of dust.
How toReplace Filters:
Regular Wet/Dry Vacuum Filter assembly:
Turn vacuum lid upside down on a at surface. Place the small, white secondary lter over the spring mounted cage on the
underneath side of the lid. Gently push the lter all the way on and compress the springs, then let off all pressure allowing the
cage to push the lter back out into a relaxed position. Secure lter rmly with the 7’’ band clamp to the lid so particles are not
allowed to go through to the motor. Use a at blade screwdriver for this clamp
Take the lter support basket with agitator rod and turn it upside down. Put the agitator rod through the hole in the lid. The lter
support basket rests on top of the secondary lter with the agitator rod through the lid hole.
Place the primary lter over the lter support basket and secondary lter. The side seam of the larger primary lter should
line up with the lter support basket agitator rod and the lter is then put around the large lip on the under neath side of the lid
and secured into place smoothly with the 10’’ band clamp. There should not be any wrinkles in the fabric as they will affect the
functioning of the lters. The lter support basket is suspended between the two lters and the agitator rod extends through
the top of the lid. Use a at blade screwdriver for this clamp.
Turn right side up and screw the brass agitator rod cover into the top of the lid - only nger tight!! Do not over tighten.
HEPA Wet/Dry Vacuum Filter assembly:
The HEPA Filter is placed over the crosspiece stud. The threads will protrude through the hole in the middle of the HEPA lter.
Slide the provided rubber washer (part # MV-41) over the threads of the stud with the rubber side against the HEPA Filter.
Screw down the wing nut (part # MV-48) and slightly compress the rubber washer. It will compress about 1/2 of its original
thickness. Next place the HEPA Filter Cover Support on top of the HEPA lter and nally place the HEPA Filter Cover over the
lter and cover. Attach the lter cover with the 10” band clamp using a at blade screwdriver.
Turn right side up and screw the brass agitator rod cover into the top of the lid - only nger tight!! Do not over tighten. This part
must be in place to maintain suction.
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Dry Pickup:
Wet waste should be emptied from tank but lters can remain in place.
Connect suction hose and appropriate attachments for use. As suction is reduced from ne material coating the lters, shut of the unit to
clean lters. Remove the brass agitator rod cover and rock the agitator rod from sisde to side to clean lters and resume suction.
After Dry Pickup:
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Release lid latches and remove cleaner lid assembly as well as intermediate cover from tank.
Empty dry material from the tank and intermediate cover.
To avoid back strain, do not lift a full tank. First, scoop out enough debris to make tank easier to lift
Empty contents into a suitable receptacle.
Wet Pickup:
Dry waste should be emptied from tank and intermediate cover but lters can remain in place.
Should lters become wet, during use, dry both lters thoroughly before continued use, consult the trouble shooting guide (Filters get wet).
After Wet Pickup:
Unscrew drain cap from bottom of tank. This drain is regulated so that a oor drain can be used convniently. The
liquid can be regulated from a drip to a full ow.
The suction hose can be put in the drain cap to drain liquid up to 12 feet away.
Rinse inside of tank thoroughly with clean water particularly if spills or other substances other than water have
been picked up. Wipe inside of tank dry. Screw drain cap back on tightly so it is ready for use again.
Automatic Wet Shut-off:
When the tank is full of liquid, the automatic shut-off mechanism will shut off cleaner pick-up. When this happens, the motor sound will
become noticeably higher in pitch. Turn cleaner off and empty tank to continue use.
Storage:
Disconnect cleaner from electrical outlet. Empty tank. Rinse inside of tank thoroughly with clean water particularly if spills or other liquid
sub stances other than plain water have been picked up. Wipe inside of tank dry. If tank is stored with liquid left inside, the moisture may
cause damage to the motor and its internal parts.
Wands and cleaning accessories as well as hose store right on the accessory tray. Wands store on each of the back leg grooves provided.
Lubrication:
The motor is equipped with bearings which con tain sufcient lubrication for the life of the motor. The addition of lubricant could cause
damage. Do not add lubricant to motor bearings.
If you have a problem:
This appliance was inspected thoroughly and was in good operating condition when it was shipped from the factory. If a minor problem
occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily when the cause is found. Therefore, this Trouble Shooting Guide is provided for you convenience.
Operation:
When the switch is in the I position, the vacuum will turn on but no power will be
applied to the vacuum outlet. When the switch is in the II position, power will be
applied to the outlet on the vacuum. When the portable electric tool is activated,
the vacuum will turn on and run until the tool is turned off, then remain running for
about 6 seconds to clear the hose. If the portable electric tool being used is rated
6-8 amps, the vacuum will reduce power to the vacuum to keep the total current to
the tool and vacuum below 12 amps. The tool plugged into the vacuum will always
receive full power. If a large tool is attached to the vacuum outlet, there may not be
enough available current to supply the vacuum and the vacuum motor will shut off. If
this occurs, a remote/wireless electric start module will need to be used.
Some portable electric tools rated less than 1 amp may not trigger the automatic
mechanism. When these low amperage tools come into contact with the work
surface, they often draw enough current to activate the automatic start. When the
vacuum is started with an attached tool, and the tool is turned immediately off (within
1-2 seconds), this will allow the vacuum to remain running in a “Clean-up mode”. To
clear “Clean-up mode”, simply turn the tool on for more than 1-2 seconds, or turn the
vacuum to the off position. “Clean-up mode” only works with a device plugged into
the vacuum outlet
Wireless Remote Start Operation:
There are 2 types of wireless start modules available. The pneumatic wireless start
module (Remote start A) is plugged inline with the air hose supplying air to a tool.
When air ows, a wireless signal is transmitted to the vacuum to signal it to turn on.
When the air ow stops, the vacuum is signaled to turn off after about a 6 second
delay. The Electric wireless start module (Remote start E) works in the same way as
the Remote start A module except it plugs into a power outlet and measures current
ow to signal the vacuum to operate. Both remote start modules have a red blinking
light that signals the unit is transmitting
Note for Remote start E electric wireless start modules: When using large amperage
devices and the Remote start E modules, it is important to plug the tool into a
different circuit than that of the vacuum to avoid tripping a circuit breaker. Never plug the Remote start E into the vacuum outlet.
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Do not plug Electrical Tool Start Module into the vacuum
Note for Remote start A Pneumatic wireless start modules: The Remote start A module can send false signals if excessively jarred. It is
best to mount the module on a wall or onto the hard lines. All Remote start A modules are shipped without air ttings. The ttings on the
module are a 3/8” FNPT tapered. Any tting desired can be attached with pressures up to 150 psi. The Remote start A module requires 2
AAA batteries. The mod ule is shipped with these batteries installed and should last many months with normal use. When the transmit light
stops blinking when air is owing, remove the 4 screws on the module case to open the unit and replace the batteries.
Multiple wireless start modules:
The rst time the vacuum receives a wireless signal, it will automatically recognize that
and only that device that send the signal. Each vacuum has the ability to learn to operate
on a specic set of wireless start modules (up to 16). For a vacuum to recognize multiple
wireless start modules, the following training procedure must be followed. The training/
reset plug shown below will be required for the following procedures. Note that the training
plug is not included with the vacuum and is available through Sioux Tools. It is only
required when multiple vacuums or multiple remote start modules are used.
Wireless training procedure:
1. Turn the vacuum off. (O on the switch)
2. Insert the training/reset plug.
3. Switch the vacuum to the automatic or II position. (Do NOT push in the red button)
4. The vacuum will now be waiting for a remote start and will learn the next wireless signal that it receives.
5. Activate the wireless start module. Once the vacuum has turned on, that wireless start module has been learned.
6. As long as the training plug is in the vacuum, it will learn or recognize all wireless start modules.
7. When training is complete, remove the training plug.
The vacuum can also be reset back to factory defaults by executing the following reset procedure. In factory default mode, the vacuum
does not recognize any wireless start modules. The rst time the vacuum receives a wireless signal, it will automatically recognize that and
only that device.
Wireless reset procedure:
1. Turn the vacuum off. (0 on the switch)
2. Insert the training/reset plug.
3. Press the red button in on the training/reset plug.
4. While holding in the red button, switch the vacuum to the automatic or II position. When the vacuum turns on, it has been reset.
5. Turn the vacuum off, and remove the training/reset plug.
After resetting the vacuum, all previously recognized devices will need to be retrained according to the above training procedure.
One Wireless Start module controlling multiple vacuums:
It is possible for one wireless start module to control multiple vacuums. To do this, reset both vacuums, activate the remote start module so
it starts transmitting, then turn the vacuums on. They will be trained to the rst wireless signal received. If this condition is not desired, reset
both vacuums and train them to individual wireless start modules.
Multiple Vacuum and Multiple Wireless Start Modules:
It is possible for each vacuum to recognize 16 unique modules. This can be achieved by systematically training one vacuum with
associated wireless start modules, then moving on to the next vacuum. Care must be taken when training multiple vacuums to ensure that
only one vacuum is being trained at a time along with only one wireless start module being activated at a time.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that my cause undesired operation
Filter Package
MV-51
Micro Prelter Bag
MV-52
ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE
Electric Adapter
HEPA Filter
MV-21
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DVRS-EA
Reset/Training Plug
DVRS-RT
Air Adapter
DVRS-PA
2 Cuff Adaptor
Package
MV-49
Tool will not start when plugged
into vacuum
Vacuum will not start when the
tool starts
Wireless module will not start
vacuum
Wireless module lights are not
blinking when tool activates
Cleaner won’t run
Loss of suction
Using Agitator Rod does
not clean lters (Non-HEPA
vacuum)
Filters get wet
Unit blows dust
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Switch in wrong position Switch must be in II or auto-start position
Tool draws too little current
Tool draws too much current
Module has not been trained for this
vacuum
Tool drawing too little current
Drawing plenty of current but still not
transmitting
Not rmly plugged in
No voltage in wall plug
Blown fuse/tripped breaker
Obstruction in hose in place
Coated primary lter
Coated secondary lter
Hole/split in hose
Tank is full
Unit tipped over Micro Prelter is full
Too much debris around the primary
lter
Both lters plugged
Drain cap not sealed
O-ring on drain cap not in place
Debris not emptied from tank before use
Filters not in place
Hole in lter/s
Secondary lter not in place
Primary lter not in place
Make contract with work surface to draw more current
Use a remote start module
Go through training procedure
Make contract with work surface to draw more current
Try another tool, if unsuccessful contact technical
support
Plug in unit rmly
Check fuse or breaker
Replace fuse/reset breaker
Clean obstruction
Clean Filter with cleaning agitator rod
Remove primary lter and replace/launder both lters
Inspect and replace hose
Empty tank of waste
Put unit in upright position
Dispose of lter and debris
Empty debris from intermediate cover and tank
Replace or launder both lters.
Tighten drain cap
Replace o-ring
Empty tank and intermediate cover of waste
**Always dry lters thoroughly before continued use
Check lters
Check/replace lters
Check secondary lter
Check primary lter
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PARTS LIST FOR DVS-5, DVH-3 & DVRS-5 WET/DRY VACUUM
SERIAL “A”
Fig. Part
No. No. Description
1. MV-08 Electric Cord
MV-09 Electric Cord (Remote Start Model)
2. MV-02 Motor Cover
3. MV-44 #6 x 2 Screw (4)*
4. MV-03 Brass Agitator Rod Cover
5. MV-36 On/Off Switch
6. MV-01 Motor Cover (Remote Start Model)
7. MV-39 Remote Start Outlet (Remote Start Model)
8. MV-37 On/Off Switch (Remote Start Model)
9. MV-32 Remote Start PCB (Remote Start Model)
10. MV-07 Motor
11. MV-42 #8 x 3/8 Black Pan Head Screws (8)*
12. MV-04 Vac Lid
13. MV-06 Lid Clamp (3)*
14. MV-33 Spring (Wet/Dry Vacuum)
15. MV-05 Cage (Wet/Dry Vacuum)
16. MV-34 Silver Shoulder Screw (Wet/Dry Vacuum)
17. MV-19 Secondary Filter (Wet/Dry Vacuum)
18. MV-24 Filter Support With Agitator Rod (Wet/Dry Vacuum)
19. MV-46 7" Hose Clamp(Wet/Dry Vacuum)
20. MV-18 Primary Filter (Wet/Dry Vacuum)
21. MV-20 Crosspiece (HEPA Vacuum)
22. MV-21 HEPA Filter (HEPA Vacuum)
23. MV-22 HEPA Filter Filter Cover Support (HEPA Vacuum)
24. MV-41 Rubber Washer (HEPA Vacuum)
25. MV-48 Wing Nut (HEPA Vacuum)
26. MV-23 HEPA Filter Cover (HEPA Vacuum)
27. MV-45 Lid Clamp
MV-47 Band Clamp (HEPA Vacuum)
28. MV-29 Intermediate Cover
29. MV-31 Float Ball
30. MV-43 Screw (3)*
31. MV-30 Float Ball Basket
32. MV-17 Accessory Tray
33. MV-10 Barrel
34. MV-11 Barrel Intake Port
35. MV-13 “O” Ring
36. MV-12 Drain Cap
37. MV-14 Front Legs (2)*
38. MV-15 Back Legs (2)*
39. MV-16 Casters and Stem (4)*
40. MV-28 12' x 1 1/2" Vacuum Hose
41. MV-27 Extension Wand
42. MV-26 Crevice Tool
43. MV-25 Floor Tool
Not Shown:
MV-35 Red Connector
MV-36 Switch
MV-38 Cord Relief
MV-40 Hex Head Screw .5"
*Order Quantity As Required
FURNISH CATALOG, SERIAL, AND MODEL NUMBER
WHEN ORDERING PARTS
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WARNING
Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities
contains chemicals known to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
ADVERTENCIA
El polvo generado al lijar, aserrar, alar, taladrar y realizar otras tareas de construcción contiene
compuestos químicos que podrían provocar cáncer, malformaciones congénitas y otras alteraciones
del aparato reproductor.
250 Snap-on Drive • PO Box 1596 • Murphy, NC 28906 • USA • Phone: 828-835-9765 •www.siouxtools.com
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Z804_revA used on
DVH-3
DUSTLESS HEPA VACUUM
DVS-5
STANDARD DUSTLESS VACUUM
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