Shop-Vac Shop-Air 249D Series Manuals

USER MANUAL Series: 249D ATTENTION! DANGER! Read all safety rules carefully before attempting to operate. Retain for future reference. 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! For your records, please record the following information and store this user manual in a safe location. Catalog No. Model No. Purchase Date: (Located on the carton) (Located on top portion of the fan) 87555-02 Commercial/Industrial/Household Use FAN TABLE OF CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions.............................................................................................. Grounding Instructions..................................................................................................... Unpacking.......................................................................................................................... Set Up and Operation.......................................................................................................... Cleaning............................................................................................................................. User Servicing Instructions................................................................................................. Lubrication......................................................................................................................... Storage............................................................................................................................... Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................. Warranty and Contact Information................................................................................... 3 3-4 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5-6 SECTION PAGES PAGE 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. 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 water or rain – store indoors. Do not immerse the fan in water. This fan is designed for Indoor Use Only. 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 operate any fan with damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or return to Shop-Vac Corporation for examination and/or repair. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, contact Shop-Vac Corporation for assistance. 6. Do Not: pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close 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 insert your hand or other objects into openings. Do not use with any opening 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. Turn off all controls before unplugging. Wait for fan to stop before moving, storing and/or changing operating locations. 12. WARNING! To avoid injury or property damage: do not use around explosive liquids or vapors, as electrical devices produce arcs or sparks, which can cause a fire or explosion. 13. Do not store or use near flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline, toxic, carcinogenic, combustible or hazardous materials such as asbestos, arsenic, barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or other health endangering materials. 14. Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. 15. Operation of this unit can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes, which can result in eye damage. Always wear safety goggles when operating fan. 16. STAY ALERT, Watch what you are doing and use common sense. 17. Use only on GFCI Protected Receptacles. 18. Do not use an extension cord with this fan. 19. To guard against electric shock while operating, do not allow fan to come in contact with other grounded objects such as pipes, radiators, etc. 20. Do not use high pressure water, or garden hose to spray the fan for cleaning. 21. Never use fan without safety grills attached. 22. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, DO NOT use this fan with any solid-state speed control device. READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – DO NOT LEAVE FAN UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS PLUGGED IN AND/OR OPERATING. UNPLUG UNIT WHEN NOT IN USE. 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. PAGE 3