Dewalt DXV12P 12 GALLON ( 45 L ) PORTABLE WET/DRY VACUUM Instruction Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUAL
DXV12P
12 GALLON ( 45 L ) PORTABLE WET/DRY VACUUM

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

WARNING:
Use only extension cords that are rated for outdoor use. Extension cords in poor condition or that are too small in wire size can pose fire and shock hazards. To reduce the risk of these hazards when using an extension cord, be sure it is in good condition and that the connection does not come into contact with liquid. To keep power loss to a minimum, use the following table to choose the minimum wire size extension cord.

PACKAGE CONTENTS

HARDWARE CONTENTS

 

Definitions: Safety Guidelines
The de nitions below describe the level of severity for each signal word. Please read the manual and pay attention to
these symbols.
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation that, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation that, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE: Indicates a practice not related to personal injury which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• Do not leave the appliance when it is connected to a power source. Unplug it from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.
• Do not allow the appliance to be used as a toy. Pay close attention when the appliance is used by or near children.
• Use this appliance ONLY as described in the manual. Use only DEWALT recommended attachments.
• 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.
• Do not pull or carry this appliance by the cord, 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 cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not unplug this appliance by pulling on the cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not handle the plug or appliance with wet hands.
• Do not put any objects into the openings of the appliance. Do not use the appliance with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything else that may reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all body parts away from the openings and moving parts.
• Turn off all controls before unplugging the appliance.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Do not use the appliance to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where flammable or combustible liquids are present.
•  Static shocks are possible 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. To reduce the frequency of static shocks, add moisture to the air with a console, installed a humidifier, or use an anti-static hose (standard on some models).
• To avoid spontaneous combustion, empty canister after each use.

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY RULES

• Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•  Do not use to vacuum combustible explosive materials, such as coal, grain, or other finely divided combustible material.
• Do not use vacua hazardous, toxic, or carcinogenic materials, such as asbestos or pesticide.
• Never pick up explosive liquids (e.g. gasoline, diesel fuel, heating oil, paint thinner, etc.), acids, or solvents.
• Do not use a vacuum without filters in place, except as described under Wet Pickup Applications.
• Some wood contains preservatives that can be toxic. Take extra care to prevent inhalation and skin contact when working with these materials. Request and follow any safety information available from your material supplier.
• Do not use a vacuum as a step ladder.
• Do not place heavy objects in the vacuum.
• An extension cord must have adequate wire size (AWG or American Wire Gauge) for safety. The smaller the gauge number of the wire, the greater the capacity of the cable, that is 16 gauge has more capacity than 18 gauge. An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage resulting in loss of power and overheating. When using more than one extension to make up the total length, be sure each individual extension contains at least the minimum wire size. The following table shows the correct size to use. If in doubt, use the next heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge number, the heavier the cord.
• 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 indicates it is acceptable for outdoor use.

WARNING: Always wear proper personal hearing protection that conforms to ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) during use. Under some conditions and duration of use, noise from this product may contribute to hearing loss.
WARNING: ALWAYS use safety goggles. Everyday eyeglasses are NOT safety goggles. Also, use a face or dust mask if the area operation is dusty. ALWAYS WEAR CERTIFIED SAFETY EQUIPMENT:

• ANSI Z87.1 eye protection (CAN/CSA Z94.3),
•  ANSI S12.6 (S3.19) hearing protection,
•  NIOSH/OSHA/MSHA respiratory protection.

WARNING: Some dust contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.
Some examples of these chemicals are:

•  compounds in fertilizers,
•  compounds in insecticides, herbicides, and pesticides,
•  arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber.

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals, wear approved safety equipment such as dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
For your convenience and safety, the following warning labels are on your vacuum.
ON MOTOR HOUSING :
WARNING:

•  READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE.
  DO NOT LEAVE THE APPLIANCE WHEN PLUGGED IN. UNPLUG BEFORE CLEANING AND SERVICING. USE INDOORS ONLY.DO NOT USE WITH DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG. KEEP CORD AWAY FROM HEATED SURFACES. DO NOT USE TO PICK UP FLAMMABLE, COMBUSTIBLE LIQUIDS SUCH AS GASOLINE, OR USE IN AREAS WHERE THEY MAY BE PRESENT.DO NOT USE TO PICK UP ANYTHING THAT IS BURNING OR SMOKING, SUCH AS CIGARETTES, MATCHES, OR HOT ASHES. DO NOT VACUUM TOXIC, CARCINOGENIC, COMBUSTIBLE, OR OTHER HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SUCH AS ASBESTOS, LEAD, PESTICIDES, OR OTHER HEALTH-ENDANGERING MATERIALS.
  DOUBLE INSULATION – WHEN SERVICING, USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS. FOR HOUSEHOLD  USE ONLY

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING & SET-UP SUMMARY

1. Pull lid latches in an outward motion, remove powerhead and some accessories that may have been shipped in the tank.
2. Attach heavy-duty rubberized casters following the instructions in this manual.
3.  Before replacing the powerhead, refer to this manual to ensure you have the proper filters installed for your cleaning operation.
4.  Replace the powerhead, and apply pressure with the thumb to each latch until it snaps tightly in place. Make sure all lid latches are clamped securely.
5. Insert the air hose end into the inlet of the tank.
6.  Attach the extension wands to the accessory end of the hose.
   Apply slight pressure until the fitting is tight.
7.  Attach one of the cleaning accessories (depending on your cleaning requirements) on the extension wands. Twist slightly to tighten the connection.
8.  Plug the cord into the wall outlet. Your cleaning is ready for use.

CASTER ASSEMBLY

1. Invert dust tank, take the caster to align the tank bottom sinking place. Secure with screws provided.
2. Return dust tank assembly upright.

ACCESSORY BAG HOLDER BRACKET ASSEMBLY
Attach 2 accessory bag holder brackets to tank with 4 self-tapping screws provided.

ACCESSORY BAG HOLDER ASSEMBLY
Place the accessory bag holder into the hole of the bracket.
(See illustration).

WARNING!
To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not operate this vac in areas with flammable gases, vapors or explosive dust in the air.
Flammable gases or vapors include but are not limited to lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, or aerosol sprays. Explosive dust includes but is not limited to coal, magnesium, aluminum, and grain or gun powder. Do not vacuum explosive dust, flammable or combustible liquids, or hot ashes. Do not use this vac as a sprayer for any flammable or combustible liquid. To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dust, do not vacuum toxic materials.

WARNING!
The operation of any utility vac can result in foreign objects being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye injury.
Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before starting operation.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of hearing loss, wear ear protectors when using the vac for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area.
The unit is ready for dry vacuuming or blowing. After you plug the power cord into the wall receptacle, turn the unit “ON” by pushing the switch position with 1 embossing straps in the “ON” position.

DRY PICK-UP

1. The filter must always be in the correct position to reduce the risk of leaks and possible damage to the vac. Make sure that the filter is completely covering the filter cage. Make sure there are no gaps between the filter and the lid. (See illustration). It is very important to assemble the filter into the cage without allowing any possible leaks or tears. Any leaks will allow the picked-up debris to be blown out of the blowing port and back into the surrounding environment.
2. When using your vac to pick up very fine dust, it will be necessary to empty the dust tank and clean or replace the filter at more frequent intervals to maintain peak vac performance.

NOTE
A dry filter is necessary to pick up dry material. If you use your vac to pick up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will clog quickly and be very difficult to clean. If the filter gets wet, replace it before continuing to do dry pickups.

INSTALLING THE CARTRIDGE FILTER
The cartridge filter can be used for wet or dry pick, installation is the same for both.

1.  With the powerhead in an upside-down position, slide the cartridge filter down over the lid cage, push the filter seals against the powerhead.
2. Turn the knob on the filter retainer clockwise to tighten, locking the filter into place.
3. To remove the filter for cleaning, turn the filter knob counterclockwise till feel the tactile and auditory cue, and make sure the nob arrow aligns with the “Unlock” icon on the filter cap, then slide the cartridge filter off the lid cage.
4. To clean the cartridge filter, shake or brush off excess dirt or rinse (from the inside of the filter) with water, dry completely (approximately 24 hours) and re-install.

NOTE
If the filter has been used for wet pick-up, it must be cleaned and dried before using for dry pick-up.

INSTALLING THE DISPOSABLE FILTER BAG

1. Slide the cardboard collar opening firmly onto the vacuum port deflector until it stops against the deflector wall.
2.  Position the bag so that it is distributed around the inside of the tank.
3.  Replace and secure the powerhead onto the tank.

WET PICK-UP
The cartridge filter must be positioned over the filter cage while vacuuming liquids. When picking up several tanks full of liquid, the cartridge filter will become saturated, and misting may appear in the exhaust air. At this time, you should dry or replace the cartridge filter to eliminate the misting and possible dripping of liquid around the lid. After completingawet the pick-up job, raise the hose to drain any excess liquid into the tank before shutting off. The interior of the tank should be periodically cleaned.

1. Always disconnect the plug from the wall outlet before removing the powerhead. Place powerhead in an upside-down position.
   Remove cartridge filter by sliding it up and off the filter cage.
2. Shake excess dust off the cartridge filter with a rapid up and down movement.
   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.
3. This wet/dry vac is equipped with an afloat mechanism that will rise automatically to cut off the airflow when the liquid in the tank reaches a predetermined level. When this happens, turn off the vac, unplug the power cord, and empty the dust tank. You will know that the float has shut the airflow off because the suction ceases and the motor noise becomes higher in pitch due to increased motor speed. The liquid capacity may vary with the rate of pickup.
   IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of damage to the vac, do not run the motor with a float in the raised position.

NOTE: IF ACCIDENTALLY TIPPED OVER, THE VACUUM COULD CLOSE SUCTION. IF THIS OCCURS, PLACE VAC IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION AND TURN THE SWITCH OFF. THIS WILL ALLOW THE FLOAT TO RETURN TO ITS NORMAL POSITION, AND YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE OPERATION.
EMPTY THE TANK
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug the power cord before emptying the dust tank.

1. Remove the powerhead assembly of the wet/dry vac by pulling outward on the lid clips located on each side of the vac.
   Liftoff the powerhead assembly.
2.  Dump the tank contents into the proper waste disposal container.
3. Liquids may be emptied through the tank drain. To empty, turn the unit off and remove the plug from the wall outlet. Remove the drain cap and deposit the liquid waste contents in a suitable drain. After the tank is empty, return the drain cap to its original position. To continue use, plug the cord into the wall outlet and turn the unit on.

BLOWING OPERATION
WARNING!
Always wear safety goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSA Z94.3) when using as a blower.
WARNING!
To avoid injury to bystanders, keep them clear of blowing debris.
CAUTION
Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust that might be inhaled.
CAUTION
To reduce the risk of hearing loss, wear ear protectors when using the vac/blower for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area.
Your vac contains a blowing feature. It has the capability to blow sawdust and other debris. It can be used to blow dust and debris out of garages or off patios and driveways. Follow the steps below to use your vac as a blower.

1. Locate the blowing port on your vac.
2. Insert one end of the 2-1/2 in. x 7 ft. hose into the blowing port.
3. Turn vac “ON”.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

FILTER REPLACEMENT
WARNING!
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug the power cord before changing or cleaning the filter.
Your filter should be cleaned often to maintain peak vac performance.
IMPORTANT
To avoid damage to the blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the Clean Connect TM filter before using the vac for dry pickups and wet pickups.
IMPORTANT
After cleaning, check the filter for tears or small holes. Do not use a filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of your vac. Replace it immediately.
NOTE
Before installing the filter on the vac, clean the area of the lid so that the filter will seal against the lid and stop small particles from bypassing the filter bag. If the filter is clean and not damaged, replace it on the filter cage. If it cannot be reused, place a new filter over the filter cage.
NOTE
Clean the filter in an open area. Cleaning should be done outdoors and not in living quarters.
WARNING!
Do not remove the filter cage and float. The float prevents water from entering the impeller and damaging the motor. The cage prevents fingers from touching the moving impeller.

CLEANING
To keep your wet/dry vac looking its best, clean the outside with a cloth dampened with warm water and mild soap.
To clean the tank:

1.  Dump out debris.
2.  Wash the tank thoroughly with warm water and mild soap.
3. Wipeout with a dry cloth.

STORAGE
Before storing your vac, the dust tank should be emptied and cleaned. The cord should be wrapped and hung on the unit and the accessories should be kept in the accessory holder so they can be readily available. The vac should be stored indoors.

TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS AND/OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, TURN THE POWER SWITCH OFF AND DISCONNECT THE GROUNDED PLUG FROM THE ELECTRICAL OUTLET BEFORE PERFORMING TROUBLESHOOTING CHECKS.
Minor problems often can be fixed without calling customer service.

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WARRANTY

Alton Industry Ltd. Group
3-year Limited Warranty
This warranty covers any defects in materials or workmanship of the enclosed product. Alton Industry Ltd. Group will repair or replace any defective materials due to t the craftsmanship of the product. This warranty does not cover any problem caused b misuse, abuse, accidents, or acts of God, such as floods or hurricanes. Consequently and incidental damages are not covered under this warranty. Coverage terminates you sell or otherwise transfer the ownership. If you feel you have a defective product please submit a copy of your receipt to the address below and call 1-888-899-0146 for instructions prior to returning this item to the store or sending it back to:
Alton Industry Ltd. Group
1031 North Raddant Rd
Batavia, Illinois 60510
We will inspect the product and contact you within 72 hours to give you the results to our inspection. We reserve the right to repair or replace the product at our discretion However, we may replace the product with one of similar but not exact features.
Parts and Service Information available call Alton Industry at 1-888-899-0146.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have another right that varies from state to state.

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