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Question posted by recore on November 25th, 2011

Shop Vac Wet Dry Vac Filter

how often is the filter on the 12 gal wt dry vac replaced

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Answer #1: Posted by techie12330 on November 25th, 2011 12:51 PM
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It depends how often you use the wet vac. You could use it 20 to 30 times if what you vacuum is anything other than clear water.

You could always take a look a the filter and look at it to check if it needs replacement.

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Owners Manual - Page 1

...'s manual MODEL NO. 113.17761q Serial Number Model and serial numbers may be found on the handle. FOR YOUR SAFETY READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY CRRFTSHRN 16 GALLON WET/DRY VAC • assembly • operating • repair parts J Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A. SP6502 Printed in a safe )lace for future use. You...
Owners Manual - Page 2

...replaced or repaired, at Sears option, free of charge. Do not vacuum fireplace soot or ash. CAUTION: means if the safety information is not followed someone will be captured by or near hazardous following. Turn off Wet/Dry Vac before unplugging. • Do not vacuum... not use this Wet/Dry Vac with a torn filter or without the filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as cigarettes,...
Owners Manual - Page 3

...vacuum with ANSI or CSA could seriously hurt you when they break. keep the loss to rain - store indoors. WARNING: For your Wet/Dry Vac... Wet/Dry Vac over cord. Use only identical replacement parts. I_ GOROUBULNED INNSOUTLARTEEQDU-IRED WHEN SERVICING USE ONLY IDENTICAL REPLACEMENT ...Wet/Dry Vacs before changing or cleaning filter. Extension Cord Length .LGauge A.W.G. 50-100 Ft...
Owners Manual - Page 4

... Nozzle Filter Nut Filter Plate 1 ...1 1 1 1 1 1 Filter (Red Stripe) .......... 1 Filter Cage 1 Float 1 Extension Wands ........... 2 Caster Foot W/Storage ...... 4 Caster 4 Owners Manual 1 Carton Contents * These items may come preassembled. If they are not present in your Sears Store immediately if any parts are damaged or missing. Introduction This Wet]Dry Vac is...
Owners Manual - Page 5

... assembling the float. Pry the tab out of the lid. 7. Push on the filter plate to vac be away from the lid. Replace in -store displayer. NOTE: Your filter has a red stripe that matches an in the following manor: 5. Line up filter cage tabs with any other foreign objects out of the center opening in...
Owners Manual - Page 6

...bottom of drum, as shown (4 places). 6. Insert the caster stem into the bottom of the dust drum. 5. Drum Vac Assembly 1. Place power assembly on the floor. 3. Note: Power assembly must be aligned with drum for proper attachment. 2.... power assembly will swivel easily when positioning is flush with drain cap and vac port located on the caster foot until the foot is correct. 7.
Owners Manual - Page 7

... "Pos-ILock" hose into the inlet of the vac. To remove the hose from the vac, press the release button in the storage locations on the plug to a wrap of the vac inlet, as shown. Push/Pull Handle Port Handle...is now wrapped for storage. Hose Power Assembly Push BuRon End Of Hose Vac Assembly (continued) Cord Wrap The wet/dry vac has a convenient cord wrap area designed on the caster feet.
Owners Manual - Page 8

... a polarized plug (one way. After you use the vac to vac. 2. When picking up dry material, you to empty the drum and clean the filter at many local retail stores. If the filter is wet, the filter will do not vacuum toxic materials. The optional Craftsman HEPA Rated Material Filter, stock number 9-17912 will clog quickly and be very...
Owners Manual - Page 9

... risk of the dust drum are available at Sears retail stores. Locking Hose End Blowing Port Handle Blowing Feature Your vac features a blowing port, It can blowsawdustand otherdebds, Followthe steps belowto useyour vac as a blower, WARNING: Always wear safety goggles complying with liquid or debris. Another option is recommended for easy emptying...
Owners Manual - Page 10

... your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, clean the outside with a cloth dampened with dry cloth. using the vac for cleaning or replacement, unscrew the filter nut from a hose or spigot. Wipe out with warm water and mild soap. After filter removal from installation but creases will dry it as described under "Wet Filter". The clean air rushing through it . Wet/Dry Vac To...
Owners Manual - Page 11

... Parts. Replacement rubber for wet pickup use on the nozzle body. 3. Snap the latches over so the latches are out of an extension wand. Place the removable insert on the far side and thumbs holding the latches of the nozzle closest to you . To use the 2-1/2" wet nozzle accessory supplied with your wet/dry vac. Press...
Owners Manual - Page 12

... 12 315534-1 13 826817 14 820563-5 15 829692-1 16 ...16-18 * Screw, Pan Hd. Your double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac is provided on the appliance. Collector Float Filter Cage t Filter (Red Stripe) t Filter Plate t Filter Nut Drum Cap, Drain Foot, Caster w/Storage Caster t UtilityNozzle ? Servicing a doubleinsulated Wet/Dry Vac requires extreme care and knowledge of grounding. Replacement...
Owners Manual - Page 16

...: Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) Para pedir servicio de reparaci6n a domicilio - 1-800-676-5811 For the repair or replacement parts you need: Call 6 am - 5 pm, Monday - When requesting service or ordering following information: • Product Type • Part Number • Model Number • Part...

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