Alpha Professional Tools HEPADV10 Assembly instructions

Part No: HEPADV10
Version 4
Alpha®HEPA Dry
Vacuum Manual
MANUAL

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction....................................................................................................3
About the Symbols........................................................................................3
General Safety Instructions..........................................................................3
Safety Instructions for Electric Tools..........................................................4
Grounding Instructions.................................................................................6
HEPA Dry Vacuum Overview........................................................................7
 Specications..........................................................................................7
HEPA Dry VacuumAccessories...................................................................8
Components............................................................................................8
About The Machine.......................................................................................9
To Connect The Hose .............................................................................9
Assembly Instructions...........................................................................9
Maintenance............................................................................................9
For Dry Pickup.........................................................................................9
For Use with Power Tools ......................................................................9
Storage.....................................................................................................9
HEPA Dry Vacuum Motor Schematic.........................................................10
HEPA Dry Vacuum Tank Schematic...........................................................11
HEPA Dry Vacuum Motor Parts List...........................................................12
HEPA Dry Vacuum Filter / Tank Parts List.................................................12
Troubleshooting Guide...............................................................................13
Wiring Diagram............................................................................................13
Accessories and Factory Service..............................................................14
Warranty.......................................................................................................14
Product Registration...................................................................................15

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INTRODUCTION
ThankyouforpurchasinganAlpha®HEPADryVacuumforPowerTools. This
vacuumcleanerisahigh-quality,precisionmadeproduct.Allpartsusedinthe
manufacturingofthisvacuumcleanerhavepassedrigidqualitycontrolstandards
priortoassemblyandan“eachunit”nalinspectionpriortopackagingisyour
assuranceofproperassembly.Thisvacuumcleanerwasprotectivelypackaged
topreventpossibledamageintransit.Shoulddamageoccur,pleasenotifythe
transporting carrier immediately for loss and/or claim.
ABOUT THE SYMBOLS
Accordingtothehazardlevel,allsafetynotesinthismanualareclassiedinto
“DANGER”, “WARNING”, and “CAUTION”.
DANGER! Deathorseriouspersonalinjuryisimminentwhenhandling
this polisher incorrectly.
WARNING! Thereisapossibilityofdeathorseriouspersonalinjurywhen
handling this polisher incorrectly.
CAUTION! Thereisapossibilityofpersonalinjuryorpropertydamage
when handling this polisher incorrectly.
Note: In some situations, failing to observe WARNING notes could result in
deathorseriouspersonalinjury. Besuretoreadandobservethesafety
notes to ensure safety and correct use of the polisher.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precaution should always be
followed, including the following:
READALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER
WARNING
Toreducetheriskofre,electricshockorinjury:
1. Donotleaveappliancewhenpluggedin.Unplugfromoutletwhennotinuse
and before servicing.
2. Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.

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3. Donotallowtobeusedasatoy.Closeattentionisnecessarywhenusedby
or near children.
4. Useonlyasdescribedinthismanual.Useonlymanufacturer’srecommended
attachments.
5. Donotusewithdamagedcordorplug.Ifapplianceisnotworkingasitshould,
hasbeendropped,damaged,leftoutdoors,ordroppedintowater,contact
Customer Service.
6. Donotpullorcarrybycord,useasahandle,closeadooroncord,orpullcord
aroundsharpedgesorcorners.Donotrunappliancesovercord.Keepcord
away from heated surfaces.
7. Donotunplugbypullingoncord.Tounplug,grasptheplug,notthecord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9. Donotputanyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningblocked;
keepfreeofdust,lint,hairandanythingthatmayreduceairow.
10. Keephair,looseclothing,ngersandallpartsofthebodyawayfromopenings
and moving parts.
11. Donotpickupanythingthatisburningorsmoking,suchascigarettes,matches,
or hot ashes.
12. Donotusewithoutdustbagand/orltersinplace.
13. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
14. Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
15. Donotusetopickupammableorcombustibleliquidssuchasgasoline,or
use in areas where they may be present.
16. This vacuum is for commercial use only.
17. Connecttoaproperly grounded outletonly. See grounding instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ELECTRIC TOOLS
1. KNOWYOURPOWERTOOL. Readowner’smanualcarefully. Learnits
applicationsandlimitationsaswellasspecicpotentialhazardsparticular
to this tool.
2. KEEPWORKAREACLEAN.Clutteredareasinviteaccidents.Donotput
anyobjectintoopenings.Donotusewithanyopeningblocked;keepfree
ofdust,lint,hairandanythingthatmayreduceairow

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3. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. Keep work areas as dry as
possible.Donotusetoolinpresenceofammableliquidsorgases.Keep
the area well lit.
4. KEEPCHILDRENANDVISITORSAWAY. Allvisitorsshouldbekeptasafe
distance from the work area. Keep out of reach of children.
5. DON’T FORCE TOOL. It will do the job better and safer at the rate for
which it was designed.
6. WEARPROPERAPPAREL. Donotwearlooseclothingorjewelryasitcan
getcaughtinmovingparts.Rubberglovesandinsulatednon-skidfootwear
are recommended. Wear protective covering to contain long hair.
7. WEARPROPEREYEPROTECTION. Usesafetyglassesatalltimes. Also,
use a face mask if work area is dusty.
8. DON’T OVERREACH. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
9. DISCONNECTTOOLSWHENNOTINUSE. Alwaysdisconnecttoolbefore
servicing;whenchangingaccessoriessuchasgrindingwheels,backer
pads, etc.
10. MAINTAIN TOOLS WITH CARE. Keep tools clean at all times for best
andsafestperformance. Followinstructionsforlubricatingandchanging
accessories. Keephandlesdry,cleanandfreeofoilorgrease. Inspect
movingpartsforalignmentandbindingaswellasforbreakageandimproper
mounting.
11. AVOIDACCIDENTALSTARTING. Don’tcarrya“connected”tool,ormake
adjustments,orchangediscswithoutmakingsuretheairvalveisintheoff
positiontopreventtheowofair.
12. USEONLYRECOMMENDEDACCESSORIES.Theuseofanyaccessories
otherthanwhatislistedorrecommendedforthisparticulartoolmaybe
hazardous.
13. KEEP HANDSAWAY FROM ALL MOVING PARTS.
14. STAYALERT. Watch what you are doing and use common sense. Do
notoperatetoolwhenyouaretired,orundertheinuenceofmedication
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
Thisappliancemustbegrounded.Ifitshouldmalfunctionorbreakdown,ground-
ingprovidesapathofleastresistanceforelectriccurrenttoreducetheriskof
electricshock.Thisapplianceisequippedwithacordhavingequipmentground-
ingconductorandgroundingplug.Theplugmustbeinsertedintoanappropriate
outletthatisproperlyinstalledandgroundedinaccordancewithalllocalcodes
and ordinances.
Thisapplianceisforuseonanominal120-Voltcircuit,andhasagroundedplug
thatlooksliketheplugillustratedinsketchAbelow.Atemporaryadapterthatlooks
liketheadapterillustratedinsketchesBandCmaybeusedtoconnectthisplugto
a2-polereceptacleasshowninsketchBifaproperlygroundedreceptacleisnot
available.Thetemporaryadaptershouldbeusedonlyuntilaproperlygrounded
outlet(sketchA)canbeinstalledbyaqualiedelectrician.Thegreencoloredear,
lug,orthelikeextendingfromtheadaptermustbeconnectedtoapermanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
NOTE:InCanada,theuseofatemporaryadapterisnotpermittedbytheCanadian
Electrical Code.

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Top Handle
Dome
Blower Chamber
Can Cap Steel
Clamp
10 Gallon Tank
Steel
Caster
HoseInletw/Gasket
10’Crushproof Hose w/Ends
SPECIFICATIONS
Model .........................................................................................................HEPADV10
Recovery Wet...............................................................................................10 Gallon
Horse Power..........................................................................................................2HP
Rating............................................................................................................120 Volts
Amperage............................................................................................................11.1A
Water Lift.............................................................................................................. 105”
CFM.........................................................................................................................110
Weight................................................................................................................33 Lbs
Cord .......................................................................................................................50 ft
HEPA DRY VACUUM OVERVIEW
Trigger Switch

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HEPA DRY VACUUM ACCESSORIES
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COMPONENTS:
1. HEPA Filter Assembly (Part No. HEP100483)
(Including Filter, Gasket and Dacron “Never Clog” Filter Bag)
2. 10’Crushproof Hose w/Ends (Part No. HEP110026)
3. 4’Crushproof Hose w/o Adapter (Part No. HEP110022)
4. HoseAdapter (Part No. HEP110021)
5. 4’Crushproof Hose Assy Complete withAdaptor (Part No. HEP110027)
6. Disposable Paper Bag (Part No. HEP777501)
OPTIONAL FLOOR CLEANING KIT (Part No. HEP100511)
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1. 5’Two Piece Wand
(Part No. HEP521007)
2. 17” Crevice Tool
(Part No. HEP701615)
3. Round Dusting Brush
(Part No. HEP000394)
4. Floor Brush Tool
(Part No. HEP527095)
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ABOUT THE MACHINE
TO CONNECT THE HOSE
Insertthehoseendintothetankinletuntilitclicks.Toremovethehose,pressthe
button on top of the hose inlet, and remove hose.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Insertcastersintosocketsonbottomofcanister.Pushcastersuntilseated.Attach
hose to coupling on front of can.
MAINTENANCE
Thisvacuumcleanercontainsnouserserviceableparts.Ifrepairisneeded,please
takethevacuumcleanertoanauthorizedAlphaProfessionalTools®servicecen-
ter.
FOR DRY PICKUP
Installpaperbagoninletinsideoftank.InserttheHEPAlterassemblyinthetop
of the tank. Install motor head.
FOR USE WITH POWER TOOLS
Forusewithpowertoolsdrawing3.9ampsorless.Turnthevacuumswitchoff,and
connectthepowertooldrawing3.9ampsorlesstotheoutletinthemotorhead.
Whenthepowertoolisstarted,thevacuumcleanerwillstart.Thevacuumcleaner
willcontinuetorunforafewsecondsafterthepowertoolisturnedoff,inorderto
cleardustfromthehose.Whennopowertoolisattached,thevacuumcleanermay
also be turned on and off using the switch on the power head.
STORAGE
Coilcordinalargeloopandinsertunderhandleforstorage.Grasptheplugwhen
unplugging from wall. Do not pull the cord.
CAUTION!
DonotusethisvacuumtopickuphazardousmaterialswithoutHEPAlterbeing
installed.
CAUTION!
Neverlubricatethevacuumcleanermotor.Themotorbearingsarepermanently
sealed.Thisvacuumisintendedforindoororoutdooruseandforwetpickup,but
it is not intended to be exposed to rain.

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ALPHA®HEPADRY VACUUM MOTOR SCHEMATIC

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ALPHA®HEPADRY VACUUM FILTER / TANK SCHEMATIC
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ALPHA®HEPADRY VACUUM MOTOR PARTS LIST
DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 HEP160644 Top Handle 1
2 HEP701881 Switch 1
3 HEP110029 Outlet 1
4 HEP160646 Screw 4.8 x 15mm 8
5 HEP110037 Dome 1
6 HEP160648 Terminal Strip 1
7 HEP701892 Screw 2.9 x 19mm 3
8 HEP701893 Cord Restraint 1
9 HEP160649 Rubber Strain Relief 1
10 HEP110019 Cord Set 14/3-50’ 1
11 HEP702390 Screw 4.8 x 19mm 6
12 HEP160650 Blower Chamber 1
13 HEP701897 Motor Cooling Gasket 1
14 HEP701896 Top Motor Adaptor 1
15 HEP701898 Motor Housing Gasket 2
16 HEP527297 Motor 120 volt 1
17 HEP701883 Foam 1
18 HEP701900 Can Cap 1
19 HEP701901 Gasket Can Cap 1
20 HEP100427 Circuit Board 1
ALPHA®HEPAVACUUM FILTER / TANK PARTS LIST
DRAWING NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION QUANTITY
1 HEP100483 HEPA Filter Assembly (Filter, Gasket & Dacron Filter Bag) 1
2 HEP701905 10 Gallon Tank 1
3 HEP100464 Steel Clamp 2
4 HEP700191 Stainless Steel Screw 4
5 HEP910068 Washer 4
6 HEP932635 Nut 10-24 4
7 HEP701889 Hose Inlet w/Gasket 1
8 HEP100463 Steel Caster 4
9 HEP777501 Paper Bag (Only sold as 10pk Part No. HEP777510) 1

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
WIRING DIAGRAM
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTIVEACTION
LOSS OF SUCTION
1. Obstruction in hose or wand
2. Cloggedlterassembly
3. Unevengaskett
4. Collection can rim is chipped or cracked
1. Clean hose or wand
2. Cleanorreplacelter
3. Reposition or replace gasket
4. Replace Plastic tank
MOTOR WON’T RUN
1. Blownbuildingfuseortrippedcircuitbreaker
2. Defective switch
3. Defective power cord
4. Worn motor brushes
1. Replace fuse or circuit breaker
2. Replace switch
3. Replace power cord
4. Replace Brushes
OPERATOR BEING SHOCKED
1. Defective ground in vacuum or building 1. Consulta qualied electrician to
check and repair ground circuit.

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Alltheaccessoriescanbepurchasedatalocaldistributorinyourarea. Formore
informationconcerningAlpha®HEPADryVacuumandfactoryservice,please
contact theAlpha®distribution centers listed below.
COMPANY HEADQUARTERS: Alpha Professional Tools®
103 Bauer Drive
Oakland, NJ 07436
Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Telephone Number: 201-337-3343
Toll-Free Number: 800-648-7229
E-mail Spare Parts orders to: [email protected]
Technical Support: [email protected]
Visit us on the web at: www.alpha-tools.com
LimitedWarrantyofAlpha®HEPADryVacuumfortheUSAandCanada
ONLY!
Alpha Professional Tools®warrants this product against defects in material
and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of original retail
purchase (proof of purchase required). IfAlpha Professional Tools®receives
notice of such defects during the warranty period, our obligation assumed
under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of parts, without
charge. This warranty does not apply to tool accessories.
Parts not covered under warranty are power cords, filters, motor brushes and
squeegee blades. The warranty covers only failure due to defective parts or
workmanship and will be invalidated by improper application and abuse.
In NO circumstance should you return a failed unit to the factory. If you
experience any problems with your vacuum during the warranty period,
contact our Tool Department.
For Warranty Claims: Send complete tool with all your information and
detailsoftheproblem totheAlphaProfessionalTools®,transportationprepaid.
Do not send tool accessories.
ACCESSORIES AND FACTORY SERVICE

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