Shop-Vac AM Series User manual

Brand: Shop-Vac

Model: AM Series

Type: User manual

This manual is also suitable for

AM1800A

Air Mover

ATTENTION!

Read all safety rules careful-

ly before attempting to oper-

ate. Retain for future reference.

Patents Issued and Pending.

Brevetés ou en attente de brevet.

Patentes registradas y en trámite.

Manual del usuario. Por favor lea este manual antes de hacer funcionar la unidad.

User manual. Please review before operating unit.

¡ATENCIÓN!

Lea cuidadosamente todas las

normas de seguridad antes de

utilizar la unidad. Conserve este

manual para consultas futuras.

Guide de l’utilisateur. Veuillez lire le contenu de ce guide avant d’utiliser le produit.

DANGER!

Never operate this unit when

flammable materials or vapors

are present because electrical

devices produce arcs or sparks

that can cause a fire or explo-

sion.

NEVER OPERATE

UNATTENDED!

¡PELIGRO!

Nunca opere esta unidad ante

la presencia de materiales o

vapores inflamables dado que

los artefactos eléctricos produ-

cen arcos o chispas que pueden

causar un incendio o una

explosión.

¡NO DEJE EL

SOPLADOR

FUNCIONANDO SIN

VIGILANCIA!

DANGER!

N’utilisez jamais l’appareil à

proximité de matières ou de

vapeurs inflammables car les

appareils électriques produisent

des arcs ou des étincelles qui

peuvent provoquer un incendie

ou une explosion.

NE LAISSEZ JAMAIS

FONCTIONNER

L’APPAREIL SANS

SURVEILLANCE!

ATTENTION!

Lisez toutes les consignes

de sécurité avant d’essayer

d’utiliser le produit et conservez-

les pour pouvoir vous y reporter

ultérieurement.

Commercial/Industrial Use

Description

The heavy-duty air mover is designed to quickly dry wet carpets and ﬂoors. Using the second position, allows its user to dry water

damage, wet paint, etc. on ceilings. It has a three speed air control and a convenient transport handle. For ease of storage the units

are equipped with a cord wrap and are stackable.

SERIES AM

87545-80

Soplador

Appareil aéraulique

Uso Comercial /Industrial

Descripción

El soplador resistente está diseñado para secar rápidamente alfombras y pisos mojados. El uso de la segunda posición le permite al

usuario secar el daño ocasionado con agua, pintura fresca, etc. en cielorrasos. Cuenta con un control de aire de tres velocidades y

una cómoda manija de transporte. Para facilitar su almacenamiento las unidades están equipadas con un soporte de enrollado y son

apilables.

SERIE AM

Usage commercial/industriel

Description

Cet appareil aéraulique est conçu pour sécher rapidement les tapis et les sols mouillés. L’utilisation de la seconde position permet

de sécher des dommages d’eau, de la peinture mouillée, etc., au plafond. Il est pourvu d’un régulateur d’air à trois vitesses et d’une

poignée de transport très pratique. Pour faciliter l’entreposage, les appareils sont équipés d’un enrouleur de cordon d’alimentation et

sont empilables.

SÉRIE AM

SHOP-VAC CORPORATION

2323 Reach Road, P.O. Box 3307

Williamsport, PA 17701-0307

(570) 326-3557

www.shopvac.com

SHOP-VAC CANADA

1770 Appleby Line

Burlington, Ontario L7L 5P8

(905) 335-9730

www.shopvac.ca

Shop Vac-México, S.A. de C.V.

Av. Mariano Otero #5095, Local 1 PB

Col. La Calma

Zapopan, Jalisco C.P. 45070

MÉXICO

52 (33) 3188 6388

Brand/marque/marca

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.

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 Air Mover with damaged cord or plug. Discard Air Mover 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 sur-

faces.

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 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.

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, carcino-

genic, 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 cover-

ings. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.

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 Air Mover.

16. STAY ALERT, Watch what you are doing and use common sense.

17. Use only GFCI Protected Receptacles.

18. Do not use an extension cord with this Air Mover.

19. Do not use the transport handle to lift Air Mover. Lift unit by top carry handle.

20. Do not use the transport handle and wheels to go up or down stairs.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC

SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS AIR MOVER WITH ANY SOLID-STATE

SPEED CONTROL DEVICE.

Follow these instructions to operate your air mover:

1. Unpack air mover from carton. Lift unit by using the top carry handle only.

2. For easy mobility, your unit comes with an adjustable transport handle and wheels. If not

already installed, attach transport handle following the instructions and illustrations in this

manual. Always make sure the handle is locked into place before using. Do not use transport

handle and wheels when going up or down stairs.

3. To change transport handle to the highest height, press button on top of transport handle

(Figure 1) and pull upwards (Figure 2) until the three handle columns are visible and you

hear a click.

4. To completely lower handle, simply press button and push downwards (Figure 3).

5. To use your unit, place the unit in the area most suitable for your application. Several factors

need to be considered; the unit must be placed close enough to an AC outlet to be plugged

in, there must be a minimum clearance of two feet from either side of the unit to allow for

proper air ﬂow, and the unit should not be placed where it can become a tripping or safety

hazard.

6. Place unit in the proper operating position for your application. Refer to the Operating Posi-

tions section in this manual.

7. Plug unit into the wall.

8. Turn unit on and select air speed by turning the switch, located near the top handle, counter

clockwise.

9. When your drying job is completed, turn the unit off and follow the directions for Storage in

this manual.

WARNING – DO NOT LEAVE AIR MOVER UNATTENDED WHEN IT IS PLUGGED IN AND/OR OPERATING. UNPLUG UNIT WHEN NOT IN USE.

sketches B and C may be used to

connect this plug to a 2-pole recep-

tacle as shown in sketch B if a prop-

erly grounded outlet is not available.

The temporary adapter should be

used only until a properly grounded

outlet (sketch A) can be installed

by a qualified electrician. The green

colored rigid 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.

IN CANADA, THE USE OF A TEMPORARY ADAPTER IS NOT PERMITTED BY THE CANADIAN

ELECTRICAL CODE. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the same

configuration as the plug. No adapter should be used with this appliance.

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

WARNING –IMPROPER CONNECTION OF THE EQUIP-

MENT-GROUNDING CONDUCTOR CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELEC-

TRIC SHOCK. CHECK WITH A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN OR SERVICE

PERSON IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT AS TO WHETHER THE OUTLET IS

PROPERLY GROUNDED. DO NOT MODIFY THE PLUG PROVIDED WITH

THE APPLIANCE – IF IT WILL NOT FIT THE OUTLET, HAVE A PROPER

OUTLET INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.

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. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

1. With rear of unit facing you, take transport handle and position it with ﬂat side facing rear of

unit (Figure 4).

2. Line up 4 holes in transport handle with four holes in rear of unit (Figure 5).

3. Secure transport handle to unit with four screws provided (Figure 6).

TRANSPORT HANDLE INSTALLATION

SHOP-VAC

ONE YEAR INDUSTRIAL/

COMMERCIAL WARRANTY

Shop-Vac

Corporation warrants the product contained in this package for one year from the

date of purchase to correct by repair or parts replacement without charge any product defect due

to faulty material or workmanship. Should this product be used for rental service, a 90 day limited

warranty will apply. Shop-Vac

assumes no responsibility for damage or faulty performance

caused by misuse or careless handling, or where repairs or modiﬁcations have been made or

attempted by others. Proof of purchase date is required. This warranty gives you speciﬁc legal

rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or province to province.

Customers in the United States: for product service contact Shop-Vac Corporation, Customer

Service, at (570) 326-3557 or go to www.shopvac.com/support. Visit www.shopvac.com for your

parts list schematic.

Limited One-Year Warranty

LUBRICATION

No lubrication is necessary as the motor is equipped with lifetime lubricated bearings.

STORAGE

1. Before storing your air mover it should be cleaned. For cleaning instructions, refer to the

Cleaning section in this manual.

2. Wrap the power cord around the carry handle on the top of the unit to keep it untangled

(Figure 9).

3. To save space, secure the transport handle at the lowest height.

4. If you have more then one unit to store they may be stored by stacking them. Prepare the

units for storage and secure the transport handle at the lowest height. Stack the units by

placing them on their sides making sure the indented side is facing down (Figure 10). Do not

stack the units more then 4 high. Never operate the unit while it is on its side or stacked. THE

AIR MOVER SHOULD BE STORED INDOORS.

USER SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: BE SURE TO DISCONNECT POWER SUPPLY

BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO SERVICE OR REMOVE ANY COMPONENTS.

Do not attempt to service your air mover beyond that described in the user manual. For all other

servicing, follow instructions under Warranty Section.

CLEANING

WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM

THE AIR MOVER ACCIDENTALLY STARTING, UNPLUG POWER CORD

BEFORE CLEANING.

The outside of the unit may be cleaned with a damp cloth to remove any dust or residue.

OPERATING POSITIONS

The air mover may be set in one of two operating positions. Pick the position best suited for your

application.

1. Use the down position (Figure 7) for applications such as; drying wet ﬂoors, shampooed

carpets, etc. To use this position simply place unit on its base.

2. Use the up position for applications such as; drying paint on the ceiling. To use this position,

make sure the transport handle is secured at the lowest height. Lay the unit on the back side

with the front grill pointing towards the ceiling (Figure 8).

Customers in Canada: for product service return the complete unit, (transportation prepaid), to

the Authorized Shop-Vac

Service Center nearest you. Visit www.shopvac.ca for a complete list of

Authorized Service Centers in your area.

Customers in Mexico: for product service see paperwork that came with your unit.

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