Benchmark 1277-023 User manual

20 L STAINLESS STEEL

WET/DRY VACUUM

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE FIRST USE.

KEEP THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

KEEP AWAY FROM CHILDREN.

Wet/Dry vacuums used without a ﬁlter made of HEPA-rated material

to extract very ﬁne dust, such as drywall dust, will void the warranty.

WEAR CSA APPROVED

EYE PROTECTION

WEAR EAR

PROTECTION

WEAR A

FACE MASK

5002219

JN302

120V 60Hz 8.5Amp

5 Year Limited Warranty on tool

PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

20L STAINLESS STEEL WET/DRY VACUUM

Voltage 120V~ 60Hz

Rated Power 8.5A 5.5Peak HP

Tank Capacity 5.25Gal (20L)

Flexi Hose 1 1/4" x 5ft (32mm x 1.5m)

Flow Rate 60CFM

Power Cord 13.13ft. (4m)

Optional Cartridge Filter

(sold separately)

1277-035

Replacement Collection Bag 1277-030

Replacement foam ﬁlter sleeve 1277-047

HEPA cartridge ﬁlter (sold separately) 1277-037

Weight 12.32LBS (5.6KGS)

When using an extension cord with your Wet/Dry Vac refer to the following table

to determine the required AWG wire size. Before using the cleaner make sure the

power cord and extension cord are in good working conditions. Make repairs or

replacements before using the vacuum cleaner. Only use extension cords that are

rated for outdoor use.

LENGTH OF EXTENSION CORD

110V-120V 25’ (7.5 m) 50’ (15.25 m) 100’ (30.5 m) 150’ (45.7 m)

Amps AWG Wire Size

0-6 18 16 16 14

7-10 18 16 14 12

11-12 16 16 14 12

13-16 14 12 Not recommended

NEED ASSISTANCE?

Call us on our toll-free customer support line:

1-866-349-8665 (Monday through Friday 9am – 5pm Eastern Standard Time)

• Technical questions

• Replacement parts

• Parts missing from package

20 L STAINLESS STEEL WET/DRY VACUUM 1277-023

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Product Speciﬁcations................................................................................... 1

Table of Contents........................................................................................... 2

General Safety Warnings ................................................................................ 3

Important Safety Instructions......................................................................... 3

Safety Symbols .............................................................................................. 3

Speciﬁc Safety Instructions for 20l Stainless Steel Wet/Dry Vacuum .......... 3 - 6

Know Your Wet/Dry Vacuum ........................................................................... 6

Operation ...................................................................................................... 7

Unpacking and Set-Up Summary ................................................................... 7

Dry Pick-Up ................................................................................................... 8

Installing Disposable Filter Bag ...................................................................... 8

Wet Pick-Up .................................................................................................. 9

Emptying the Tank ......................................................................................... 9

Blowing Operation ....................................................................................... 10

Maintenance ............................................................................................... 11

Cleaning ...................................................................................................... 11

Storage ....................................................................................................... 11

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 11

Exploded View ............................................................................................. 12

Parts List ..................................................................................................... 13

Warranty ..................................................................................................... 14

GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand all safety and operational instructions. Failure to follow the

safety rules listed below and other basic safety precautions may result in serious

personal injury. Keep this manual, sales receipts, and applicable warranty forms

for future reference.

SAFETY SYMBOLS

The purpose of safety symbols is to alert you of the potential safety RISKS.

Recognize and understand them. Follow the instructions provided.

SYMBOL MEANING

Failure to obey a DANGER safety alert WILL result in serious personal

injury or death to you or to others. Always obey all messages following

this symbol to reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death.

Failure to obey a WARNING safety alert MAY result in serious personal

injury or death to you or to others. Always obey all messages following

this symbol to reduce the risk of potential serious personal injury or

death.

Failure to obey a CAUTION safety alert MAY result in personal injury

or property damage to you or to others. Always obey all messages

following this symbol to reduce the risk of personal injury or

property damage.

Failure to obey a NOTICE or a CAUTION (without a safety alert)

MAY result in property damage to you or to others. Always obey all

messages following this symbol to reduce the risk of property damage.

SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTUCTIONS FOR 20L

STAINLESS STEEL WET/DRY VACUUM

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

• Read all instructions before using this appliance.

• Read and understand this instruction manual and all labels on the Wet/Dry

Vacuum before using.

• Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how this

Wet/Dry Vacuum works. Use this Wet/Dry Vacuum only as described in this

manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to the Wet/Dry Vacuum,

use only recommended accessories.

When using this Wet/Dry Vacuum follow basic safety precautions including

the following:

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY:

• Do not run the Wet/Dry Vacuum unattended.

• Do not vacuum, or use this Wet/Dry Vacuum near liquids, gases, or explosive

vapours like gasoline or similar fuels, lighter ﬂuid, cleaners, oil based paints,

natural gas or hydrogen. Do not vacuum or use this Wet/Dry Vacuum near

explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gunpowder

as sparks inside the motor can ignite ﬂammable vapours or dust.

• Do not vacuum burning or smoking items such as cigarettes, matches,

or hot ashes.

• Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.

• Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not use if the cord, plug or other parts are damaged.

• If the Wet/Dry Vacuum is not working correctly or has missing parts, has

been dropped or damaged, left outdoors or dropped in water, return it to

an independent service centre.

• Do not pull or carry by the cord. Do not 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 Wet/Dry Vacuum over the cord.

• Do not handle the plug or the Wet/Dry Vacuum with wet hands.

• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapours or dusts, do not vacuum

toxic materials.

• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.

• Do not use this Wet/Dry Vacuum with a torn ﬁlter or without installing the

ﬁlter except when vacuuming liquids as described in the operation section

of this manual.

• Do not use the Wet/Dry Vacuum as a toy. Pay particularly close attention

when it is being used by or near children.

• To reduce the risk of injury from the Wet/Dry Vacuum accidentally starting,

unplug the power cord before changing or cleaning the ﬁlter.

• Do not leave the Wet/Dry Vacuum unattended when it is plugged in. Unplug

Wet/Dry Vacuum before unplugging.

• Do not put any objects into the ventilation openings. Do not vacuum with

the ventilation openings blocked.

• Keep free of dust, lint, hair or any other items that may reduce the air ﬂow.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, ﬁngers, and all body parts away from openings

and moving parts.

• To reduce the risk of falling, use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

20 L STAINLESS STEEL WET/DRY VACUUM 1277-023

WHEN USING AS BLOWER:

• Direct air discharge only at work area.

• Do not use Wet/Dry Vacuum as a sprayer.

• Do not direct air at bystanders.

• Keep children away when blowing.

• Wear safety goggles.

This Wet/Dry Vacuum is double-insulated, eliminating the need for a separate

grounding system. Use only identical replacements parts. Read the servicing

instructions before servicing the Wet/Dry Vacuum.

Use this Wet/Dry Vacuum only as described in this manual.

Observe the following warnings that appear on the motor housing of this

Wet/Dry Vacuum.

WARNING: SERVICING OF A DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VACUUM

In a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vacuum, two systems of insulation are provided

instead of grounding. This means that no grounding is provided on a double-

insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added. Servicing a

double-insulated Wet/Dry Vacuum requires extreme care and knowledge of the

system and should be done only by qualiﬁed service personnel. Replacement

parts for a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vacuum must be identical to the parts they

replace. The double-insulated Wet/Dry Vacuum is marked with the words

"DOUBLE INSULATED" and the symbol may also be marked on the appliance.

• For household use only.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, unplug before cleaning or servicing.

• DO NOT use without ﬁlters in place.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, use indoors only.

WARNING: If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replacedby the

manufacturer or its service agent or a similarlyqualiﬁed person in order to

avoid a hazard.

WARNING: Remove the plug from the socket before performing maintenance.

Before using the machine make sure that the frequency and voltage shown on the

rating plate correspond with the mains voltage. Speciﬁcations and details are

subject to change without prior notice. The accessories shown in the pictures may

vary from model to model.

WARNING: For your own safety, read and understand this instruction manual.

Do not operate unattended. Do not use this Wet/Dry Vacuum to pick up hot ashes,

coals, toxic, ﬂammable or other hazardous materials. Do not use near explosive

liquids or vapours.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain.

Store indoors.

CAUTION: Do not vacuum drywall dust or cold ﬁreplace soot or ash with a

standard wet/dry ﬁlter. This dust is very ﬁne and hence will not be captured by

the ﬁlter and may cause damage. Refer to the operation section for proper

ﬁlter selection.

WARNING: SERVICING OFDOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VACUUM.

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of injury from moving parts, unplug before

servicing.

SAVE THIS USER MANUAL

WARNING: MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this instruction

manual may cause serious personal injury.

KNOW YOUR WET/DRY VACUUM

ATTENTION: Before starting please read, understand, and apply the safety

instructions. Reminder: DO NOT vacuum hazardous substances.

FUNCTIONS

1. Handle 6. Dolly 11. Crevice Nozzle

2. Power Switch 7. Casters 12. Foam Filter

3. Lid Latches 8. Flexible Hose 13. Disposable Filter Bag

4. Vacuum Port 9. Extension Wand

5. Dust Tank 10. Floor Brush

20 L STAINLESS STEEL WET/DRY VACUUM 1277-023

OPERATION

ATTENTION: Read the entire important safety information section at the

beginning of this manual Including all text under subheadings therein before set

up or use of this product.

UNPACKING AND SET-UP SUMMARY

1. Pull lid latches in an outward motion, remove power

head and some accessories that may have been

shipped in the tank.

2. Attach caster following the instructions as below:

a. Invert dust tank and align casters as shown in

diagram to the right, then secure casters with

provided screws.

b. Return dust tank to an upright position.

3. Before replacing power head, refer to this manual

to ensure you have the proper ﬁlters installed for

the cleaning operation.

4. Replace power head, and apply pressure with thumb

to each latch until it snaps tightly in place. Make sure

all lid latches are clamped securely.

5. Insert the hose end into inlet of tank.

6. Attach the extension wands to the end of the hose.

Apply slight pressure until ﬁtting is tight.

7. Attach one of the cleaning accessories (depending on

the cleaning requirements) on the extension wands.

Twist slightly to tighten the connection.

8. Plug the cord into the wall outlet. The cleaner is

ready for use.

9. Turn the unit “ON” by pushing the switch from

position “O” to position “I”. The “O” is the “OFF”

position and the “I” is the “ON” position.

PUSH DOWN

O = OFF I=ON

WARNING: To reduce the risk of ﬁre or explosion, do not operate this vacuum 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 dusts include but are 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

vacuum as a sprayer for any ﬂammable or combustible liquid. To reduce the risk

of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.

20 L STAINLESS STEEL WET/DRY VACUUM 1277-023

WARNING: The operation of any utility vacuum can result in foreign objects

being blown into the eyes, which can result in severe eye damage. Always wear

safety eyewear complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada, CSA Z94.3) before

starting operation.

CAUTION: To reduce risk of hearing damage, wear ear protectors when using

the vacuum for extended hours or when using it in a noisy area.

DRY PICK-UP

1. Install a foam ﬁlter over the ﬁlter basket.

2. When using the vacuum to pick up very ﬁne dust,

such as drywall dust, it will be necessary to

replace cartridge ﬁlter with a 1277-037 HEPA

FILTER (sold separately), empty the dust tank

and clean or replace the ﬁlter at more frequent

intervals to maintain peak vacuum performance.

Shake excess dust o cartridge ﬁlter with a

rapid up and down movement. Wet/Dry vacuums

used without a ﬁlter made of HEPA-rated material to extract very ﬁne dust such as

drywall dust, will void the warranty.

NOTICE: A dry ﬁlter is necessary to pick up dry material. If you use the vacuum

to clean. If the ﬁlter gets wet, replace it before continuing to do dry pickups. Shake

INSTALLING 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 power head onto the tank.

Disposable

Filter Bag

WET PICK-UP

1. Install a foam ﬁlter over the ﬁlter basket.

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.

2. This wet/dry vacuum is equipped with a ﬂoat mechanism which will rise

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 vacuum, do not run motor with

ﬂoat in raised position.

Float in raised

position

NOTICE: If accidentally tipped over, the vacuum could lose its suction

This will allow the ﬂoat to return to its normal position, and you will be able

to continue operation.

EMPTYING THE TANK

WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power

cord before emptying the dust tank.

1. Remove the power head assembly of the wet/dry vacuum by pulling outward on

2. Dump the tank contents into the proper waste disposal container.

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