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Model 102 12P
Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner
This vacuum cleaner is a high quality, precision made product. All parts used in the manufacturing of this vacuum cleaner have passed rigid quality control standards prior to assembly and an ”each unit” fi nal inspection prior to packaging is your assurance of proper assembly. This vacuum cleaner was protectively packed to prevent possible damage in transit. Should damage occur, please notify the transporting carrier immediately for loss and/or claim.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
MOTOR:
The suction head of this vacuum cleaner is equipped with a 2 stage, 11.1 amp, 2HP by-pass motor, developing 105” waterlift and 110 CFM.
When removing the motor head, care in handling is essential. Dropping, banging or other abuse may result in poor vacuum seal and a loss in suction power and will invalidate your warranty.
EXTENSION CORDS:
Machines that have 3 wire cords requiring grounding must only be used with extension cords that have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-pole receptacles.
To determine the minimum wire size required, refer to the chart below:
CAUTION
Never lubricate the vacuum cleaner motor.
The motor bearings are permanently sealed.
This vacuum is intended for indoor or outdoor use and for wet pickup, but it is not intended to be exposed to rain.
Nameplate
Minimum Wire Size (AWG) of Extension Cord
Total Extension Cord Length (Feet)
Rating-Amps
25 50 75 100 125 150 175
0-10.0
18 18 16 16 14 14 12
10.1-13.0
16 16 14 14 14 12 12
13.1-15.0
12 12 12 12 12 12 12
200
12
12
-
Before using an extension cord, inspect it for loose or exposed wires, damaged insulation and defective fi tting.
NOTE: Warranty claims will be honored ONLY if handled by an authorized Pullman-Holt Service
Center unless other prior arrangements have been made with the Pullman-Holt Service Department.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precaution should always be followed, including the following:
IMPORTANTES MESURES
DE SÉCURITÉ
L’utilisation d’un appareil électrique demande certaines précautions:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT
DE FAIRE FONCTIONNER CET APPAREIL
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fi re, electric shock or injury:
1. Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
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 Customer Service.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliances 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 opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything that may reduce air fl ow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fi ngers and all parts of the 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 dustbag and/or fi lters in place.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Do not use to pick up fl ammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
16. This vacuum is for commercial use only.
17. Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
AVERTISSEMENT:
Pour réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc
életrique ou de blessure:
1. Ne pas laisser l’appareil sans surveillance lorsqu’il est branché.
De brancher lorsque l’appariel n’est pas utilisé et avant l’entretien.
2. Ne brancher qu’à une prise de courant avec mise à la terre. Voir les instructions visant la miseà la terre.
3. Ne pas permettre aux enfants de jouer avec l’appareil. Une attention particuliére est nécessaire lorsque l’appareil est utilisé par des enfantsnou à proximité de ces derniers.
4. N’utiliser que conformément à cette notice avec les accessoires recommandês par le fabricant.
5. Ne pas utiliser si le cordon ou la fiche est endommagé. Retourner l’appareil à un atelier de réparation s’il ne fonctionne pas bien, s’il est tombé ou s’il a été endommagé, oublié á l’extérieur ou immergé.
6. Ne pas tirer soulever ou trainer l’appareil par le cordon. Ne pas utiliser le cordon comeune poignée, le coincer dans l’embrasure d’une porte ou l’appuyer contre des arêtes vives ou des coins. Ne pas faire rouler l’appareil sur le cordon. Garder le cordon á l’écart des surfaces chaudes.
7. Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le cordon. Tirer plutot fiche.
8. Ne pas toucher la fiche ou l’appareil lorsque vos mains sont humides.
9. N’insérer aucun object dans les ouvertures. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil lorsqu’une ouverture est bloquée. S’assurer que de la poussiére, de la peluche, des cheveux ou d’autres matiéres ne réduisent pas le débit d’air.
10. Maintenir les cheveux, les vétements amples, les doigts et toutes les parties du corps a l’écart des ouvertures et des piéces mobiles.
11. Ne pas aspirer de matiéres en combustion ou qui dégagent de la fumée, comme des cigartettes, des allumettes ou des cendres chaudes.
12. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil si le sac á poussiére ou le filtre n’est pas en place.
13. Mettre toutes les commandes á la position ARRET avant de débrancher l’appareil.
14. User de prudence lors du nettoyage des escaliers.
15. Ne pas aspirer des liquides inflammables ou combustibles, comme de l’essence, et ne pas faire fonctionner dans des endroits ou peuvent se trouver de tels liquides.
16. Avertissement- Pour réduire les risques de choc électrique, ne pas exposer á la pluie et garder l’aspirateur á l’intérieur.
17. Appareils mis á la terre: “Ne brancher au’á une prise de courant avec mise á la terre. Vois less instructions visant la mise á la terre.
CONSERVER CES 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 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.
INSTRUCTIONS VISANT
LA MISE Á LA TERRE
Cet appareil doit étre mis à la terre. En cas de défaillance ou de panne
éventuelles, la mise à la terre fournit au courant un chemin de moindre résistance qui réduit le risque de choc électrique. Cet appareil est pourvu d’un cordon muni d’un conducteur de terre et d’une fi che avec broche de terre. La fi che doit être branchée dans une prise appropriée correctment installée et mise à la terre conformement aux réglements et ordonnances municipaux.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualifi ed electrician or service person if you are in doubt as as to weather the outlet is properly grounded.
Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fi t the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualifi ed electrician.
AVERTISSEMENT
Un conducteur de terre mal raccordé peut entrainer un risque de choc électrique. Consulter un électricien ou n technicien d’entretien qualifi é si vous n’êtes pas certain que la prise est correctement mise
à la terre. Ne pas modifi er la fi che fournie avec l’appareil - si elle ne peut être insérée dans la prise, faire installer une prise adéquate par un électricien qualifi é.
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 below. 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 receptacle is not available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet
(sketch A) can be installed by a qualifi ed electrician. The green colored 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.
Cet appareil est destiné à un circuit de 120 V et est muni d’une fi che de mise à la terre semblable à celle illustrée par le croquis A de la fi gure.
Sassurer que l’appareil est branché à une prise de courant ayant la mê confi guration que la fi che. Aucun adaptateur ne devrait être utilisé avec cet appareil.
Las mise à la terre selon les croquis B et C n’est pas permise au Canada.
ABOUT THE VACUUM CLEANER
Vacuum Assembly Guide:
1. Remove and carefully set aside motor head and wet pick up adaptor.
2. Slide rear wheels onto axle of frame. Secure with hub caps.
3. Insert and push casters into the holes located at the front of the vacmobile metal frame. Secure with hub cap.
4. Replace the motor head and wet pick up adapter.
To Connect the Hose:
Secure the hose end over the inlet. Wands and/or tools are then fi tted to the opposite end of the hose.
To Operate:
The vacuum cleaner is designed to perform as a wet/dry unit.
Dry:
With the Air Filter Assembly in place, the motor head securely clamped, and hose connected to the inlet, plug the power cable into the proper outlet. Select the appropriate hose and place over the inlet. Connect the wands and/or tools at the opposite end of the hose. The vacuum cleaner is ready for dry use. The use of disposable bags will prolong the life of your primary air fi lter.
Wet:
Convert this vacuum cleaner from dry to wet pick-up by substituting the Water Pick-up for the Air Filter Assembly. The purpose is to provide protection for the vacuum cleaner bypass motor. When the maximum water level in the vacuum cleaner collection can is reached, the safety valve (fl oat) closes off suction, automatically preventing further liquid intake. This will cause the motor to race.
NOTE:
Turn off motor and empty collection can. Thoroughly clean fl oat assembly.
When fi nished using vacuum, thoroughly clean the wet pan and fl oat assembly. Be sure to replace either wet pan adaptor or air fi lter assembly before securing the motor head.
Care and Maintenance:
Air Filter Assembly:
The Air Filter Assembly with Never-Clog(R) Bag is the standard fi lter unit shipped with this vacuum cleaner. This fi lter consists of a moleskin bag and metal frame, rubber gasket and dacron
Never-Clog(R) Bag. This dacron fi ltration fabric is designed to trap the minute dirt and dust particles, minimizing the need for frequent replacement of the moleskin fi lter. After each use, just tap the Never-Clog (R) fi lter and the dust buildup falls into the collection can.
The Never-Clog(R) fi lter is also washable. Carefully remove the rubber gasket from the metal frame and strip the fi lter bag. To replace, stretch the Never-Clog (R) fi lter evenly around the rim of the metal frame, and then secure with the rubber gasket.
NOTE:
Gasket must be seated evenly of the rim of the fi lter frame to insure proper vacuum seal. No lubrication is required. Service of electrical parts must be performed by an authorized service representative.
Water Pick-Up Adapter:
Large quantity water pick-up REQUIRES the Water Pick-up
Adapter. The Water Pick-up Adapter is equipped with a safety shut-off known as the fl oat assembly.
IMPORTANT: Remove packing material from a new unit before using and clean periodically to assure proper action.
NOTE:
When changing from wet to dry vacuuming, always rinse the collection can with clean water. Dry the tank and replace the
Water Pick-up Adapter with the Air Filter Assembly.
Storage:
Store in a dry location indoors. Wrap the cord carefully around the vacuum head to avoid accidental damage.
CAUTION
Be sure the building voltage is the same as the voltage on the motor head nameplate and that a proper ground exists
LIMITED WARRANTY
The vacuum cleaner is warranted for 1 year from the date of purchase as shown on your distributor’s invoice. Parts not covered under warranty are power cords, fi lters, motor brushes and squeegee blades. The warranty covers only failure due to defective parts or workmanship and will be invalidated by improper application and abuse.
In NO circumstance should you return a failed unit to the factory. If you experience any problems with your vacuum during the warranty period, contact the Customer Service.
10702 N 46th Street • Tampa, FL 33617
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