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Wet/Dry Vac
®
Owner’s Manual
Read these instructions
before operating cleaner
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Record and retain The HOOVER cleaner you have purchased is designed for both wet and dry pick up and also has blower capabilities. The model and serial number are located on the cleaner lid near the cord storage hook. For your personal records, please enter the COMPLETE model and serial numbers in the spaces provided and retain this information. Model number___________________________________________________ Thank you for selecting a Serial number ________________________________________________
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A D E F C B G receptacle (G) if a properly DANGER- Grounding grounded outlet is not available. Improper connection of the The temporary adapter should be equipment-grounding conductor can Instructions used only until a properly grounded result in the risk of electric shock. This appliance must be grounded. outlet (B) can be installed by a Check with a qualified electrician or If it should malfunction or qualified electrician. The green service person if you are in doubt as breakdown, grounding
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Carton contents 1. Assembly Remove parts from tank and identify the following: 1-1 A.Cleaner tank B.Cleaner lid and motor housing or cleaner lid and motor hous ing (Supreme 12.5 gallon) C.Hose D. Caster supports (4)* E. Casters(4) F. Wet/Dry nozzle B A B G.Squeegee insert * H.Paper filter F I. Foam filter I J. Mounting ring D K.Extension wands (2) H L. Caster support screws (4)* J *included with some models G C K E L 1-2 1-3 B A 1 E D A C B 3 2 Insert caster stem into hole on Attach casters It i
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1-4 1-6 1-5 F G A I B I E H H K J For wet pick-up Attach cleaner lid Attach cleaner lid Slide foam filter (B) over filter cage (except Supreme 12.5 gallon) (Supreme 12.5 gallon) (A). With latches (F) rotated outward, Rotate lid latches (I) outward. Align Make sure that the foam filter is align wand storage clips (G) with ribs (J) on front of tank with slots (K) pushed to the top of filter cage near “ears” (H) on top of tank. on either side of hose inlets; place the ribs (E). lid on tank. Rotate
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2. How to use Standard models 2-1 The assembled cleaner will look like 15 the drawing. 14 16 13 Cleaner Description 1 1. ON/OFF switch 2 2. Lid latches 12 3. Cleaner lid 3 4. Hose inlet 11 5. Hose 4 6. Tank 7. Caster supports* 5 8. Casters 9. Tank drain cap 2 10. Carrying handles located on both sides of tank 10 11. Extension wands 12. Wand storage clip 6 13. Cord hook: loop cord over 8 Supreme models hook for storage. 14. Tool storage area 16 14 15 15. Blower port 13 16. Wet/Dry nozzle (with
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Extension cord Wet pick-up Automatic wet instructions With foam filter only in place and shut-off cleaner lid locked onto tank, attach Use at least a 16 gauge, grounding When the tank is full of liquid, the desired tool (with squeegee if type, SVT or SJT type extension automatic shut-off mechanism will available with your model) to hose cord. The extension cord must shut off cleaner pick-up. When this end. Plug power cord into a employ a 3-prong grounding type happens, the cleaner will no lo
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Optional reusable 3-2 Filters cartridge filter Dry paper filter The reusable cartridge filter, Disconnect cleaner from electrical available at additional cost, can be outlet. used for both wet and dry pick-up. Replace paper filter periodically to It can improve your cleaner’s ensure peak cleaner performance. performance significantly. And See “filters” section in Assembly since it is reusable, the cartridge instructions for proper assembly of E filter will save you money that would paper filter
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If you have a problem If a minor problem occurs, it usually can be solved quite easily by using the checklist below. Problem: Cleaner won’t run Possible Cause Possible Solution • Not firmly plugged in. • Plug cleaner in firmly • No voltage in wall plug. • Check fuse or breaker. • Blown fuse/tripped breaker. • Replace fuse/redet breaker. Problem: Loss of suction or air flow • Possible Cause • Possible Solution • Obstruction in hose, wand or tool. • Clear obstruction. • Clogged cartridge or foam
