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Form No. 71436A 3/08 Printed in the U.S.A.
Vacuum 16 Gallon
Operator'sManual
This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read
this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke
American Sanders machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine
or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine
before using it. If your operator(s) cannot read this manual, have it explained fully before attempting
to operate this machine.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: Clarke®, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764
READ THIS BOOK

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TableofContents
ImportantSafetyInstructions ....................................................................................3
Specifications .........................................................................................................4
IntroductionandInstructions.....................................................................................4
OperatingInstructions..............................................................................................6
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................................8
Section II Parts and Service Manual
FrameAssemblyDrawing .......................................................................................10
FrameAssembly Parts List .....................................................................................11
ContainerUnitAssembly Drawing ...........................................................................12
ContainerUnitAssembly PartsList .........................................................................13
SuctionUnitAssemblyDrawing...............................................................................14
SuctionUnitAssemblyPartsList .............................................................................15
FilterGroupAssembly Drawing and PartsList.........................................................16
ControlPanelAssembly Drawing and PartsList ......................................................17
ElectricalSchematic ...............................................................................................18

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DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in severe
bodilyinjuryordeath. ReadandobserveallDANGERstatementsfoundin
your Operator's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result in injury
to you or to other personnel; property damage could occur as well. Read
and observe all WARNING statements found in your Operator's Manual and
onyour machine.
CAUTION: Failure to read and observe all CAUTION statements could result in damage
to the machine or to other property. Read and observe all CAUTION
statements found in your Operator's Manual and on your machine.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
- Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturers recommended attachments.
- For indoor dry pick-up only. Do not expose to rain or weather.
- If machine is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped in water,
return it to a service center.
- Turnoffallcontrolsbeforeunplugging
- Do not handle plug or machine with wet hands.
- Do not use with damaged plug or cord.
- Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord.
- Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on the cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run machine over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
- Donot leave machine when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use or before servicing.
- Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use with any openings blocked. Keep free of dust, lint,
hair,and anything that mayreduce airflow.
- Keephair,loose clothing, fingers, andbody parts awayfrom openings and movingparts.
- Do not use to pick-up flammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline or solvents. Do not use
where they may be present.
- Do not use to pick-up hot, smoldering, or burning substances.
- Do not use where explosive vapors, such as gas, solvents, alcohol, fuels, or combustible materials such
as grain, wood dust, are present in the air. Keep the work area well ventilated.
- Dustproduced from sandingwood orvarnish could selfignite causinginjury ordamage. If thismaterial
has been picked up, empty it immediately after use in a metal container.
- Do not use to pick-up health endangering dust.
- Do not use unless machine is fully assembled. Do not modify the machine. Read all instructional
labels on the machine. Replace damaged labels.
- Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used around children.
- Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
- Connecttoproperlygroundedoutlet. See“groundingInstructions”.
- Do not use unless all filtering elements are present. Clean filtering elements frequently.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Part Number 07190A (base unit) 07169A (with tool kits)
Motors Two (2) independently operated
Power 1640 watts peak
Voltage 120V/60Hz
Amps 14.3A peak
Air Flow 192 CFM max
Water Lift 77 in.*
Noise Level 78 dBA
Dust Capacity 16 gallons
Wheels Non-marking gray
Filtration Two-stage (tank liner, main filter)
Hoses 25 ft. of 2 in. (50 mm) and 2 x 25 ft. of 1.5 in. (38 MM)
Vacuum Tools Metal wand with assorted fittings
Power Cable 40 ft., 12-3 SJT cable
Dimensions (L x W x H) 31 x 25.6 x 54 in.
Weight 149 lbs. (71.3 kg)
Warranty Two years
*Water lift is a performance rating and is not an indicator that this vacuum is meant for wet
applications. This is a dry vacuum only.
SPECIFICATIONS
INTRODUCTIONANDINSTRUCTIONS
The CAV 16 comes fully assembled. It is specifically designed for dry pick-up of fine dust made from grindings of wood
or gypsum. It is mounted on tough rubber wheels, two of which swivel in order to make the machine easy to handle. It
also has brakes to safely stop the machine in place.
NOTE: When performance has declined noticeably, empty tank and clean the filters accordingly.
Figure 2Figure 1 Figure 3
4
1
2
3
1
2
12
CAV16

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Figure 4
INTRODUCTIONANDINSTRUCTIONS,cont.
1
2
Features
Figure 1, 1 - Control Panel
For explanation of controls, see "Controls" section this
page.
Figure 1, 2 - Inlet
This inlet is for installation of vacuum hose and acces-
sories.
Figure 1, 3 and Figure 2, 1 - Debris Canister
Thedebris canister should beemptied whenthe canis-
ter is full. To empty canister, lift debris canister lever
(figure 3,1). Debris canister will lower until it rests with
it'swheels on thefloor. Grip thehandle andremove the
canister, then empty it's contents.
To fit the canister back in place, set it under the
vacuum,makingsure the balancing hose fitting(figure
3,2)remainsvisible from the outside. Thenpush lever
(figure3,1) downwards, allowing thecanister to liftuntil
it fits against filtering chamber.
Figure 1, 4 - Filter Cleaning Plunger
This plunger (figure 1, 4) is used to clean the filters.
Whenperformancediminishes,press plunger down to
releasekeeper. Raise plungerthen thrust against
spring. Whenfinished, press plunger downand restore
keeper. Do not operate plunger with vacuum
running.
Wait a few minutes for the dust to settle then empty.
Figure 3, 1 - Debris Canister Lever
Liftthis lever sothat debris canistercan beremoved and
emptied. Makesure to lowerthe lever whenyou replace
thedebris canister.
Figure 3, 2 - Balancing Hose
Balancesvacuum around polytankliner (fig 2,2),so it's
not sucked into the filter.
Controls
Figure 4, 1 - Vacuum Motor Switches
This model is fitted with two motors, so it has two
vacuum motor switches on the control panel. Toggle up
the switches to start the vacuum motors.
Figure 4, 2 - Illuminated Mains Voltage Indicator
When on, this indicates that the vacuum is connected
to the electrical supply.

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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
Tooperate this machinefollow these procedures:
1. Position the CAV 16 in a convenient location near
awall outletand withinreach ofthe workingarea.
If the surface is not level, set the brakes on the
casters.
CAUTION: Do not use an extension cord with
the CAV 16 or you will experience a loss in
performance. Should an extension cord be
necessary, use one sized 12 AWG and no
longer than 50' in length. An extension cord
sized smaller than 12 AWG or greater than 50'
in length will overheat and potentially cause a
fire.
2. Connect the CAV 16 to a wall outlet matching one
of the two shown in figure 5. No adaptor should be
used with this appliance.
WARNING: This appliance must be grounded.
Should an electrical malfunction occur, the
grounding conductors provide a path to
harmful current. Do not connect this
appliance to any other wall outlet than one of
those shown in figure 5. Consult an
electrician if there is reason to doubt that the
wall outlet is not wired correctly. Do not
remove the grounding pin on the power cord.
Do not use this appliance with a damaged
power cord or plug.
3. TheCAV 16uses two individually activated vacuum
motorsthat allow tailoring thedelivery for the
availableelectricalsupplyand application.
ForLight Duty Applications:
Activate one of the two vacuums. To activate a
vacuummotor,toggle up one ofthe twoswitches
(seefigure6). To deactivate the vacuum motor,
toggledownthe vacuum switch.
ForHeavyDutyApplications or Multiple
SimultaneousUsers:
Activatebothvacuummotors.
Figure 5
Figure 6

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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
4. Install a poly-liner (fig. 7, 1) in the debris canister
(fig. 7, 2). To release the debris canister raise
the lever (fig. 7, 3) as shown.. The poly-liner
providesquickconvenientdisposal.
5. When the debris canister becomes full,
deactivateallvacuummotors.
6. Allow time for the dust to settle, then operate the
filtercleaning plunger (fig. 8,1) several times.
7. Removethepoly-linerand replace with a new
liner.
8. Replace the debris canister. To fit the canister
back in place, set it under the vacuum and push
thelever downwards. This allows thecanister to
lift until it fits against the filtering chamber.
9. Foroptimumperformance,follow table 1.
3
1
2
1
Figure 7
Figure 8
User(s) Attachment RecommendedHose
Belt/DrumSander Up to 25' of 2"
Single Edger/RotarySander Up to 50' of 1½"
Crevice/FloorTool Up to 50' of 1½"
Belt/DrumSander NotRecommended
Dual Edger/RotarySander Up to 25' of 1½"
Crevice/FloorTool Up to 25' of 1½"
TABLE 1

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ActionCause
Problem
1. Check whether power is reaching the socket.
Check whether the plug and cable are in good
condition.
Ask for assistance from an authorized service
technician.
1. Shakethefilter. Replaceit if thisisnotsufficient.
2. Check the suction hose / wand and clean it.
1. Replace it with another with identical character-
istics.
2. Replace it with another with suitable
characteristics.
1. Remove and replace the carbon brushes.
1. Checkallgroundconnections. Especially check
the suction inlet fitting.
Lastly, the hose must be strictly antistatic.
1. No power.
1. Clogged primary filter.
2. Suction hose clogged.
1. The filter is torn.
2. Inadequate filter.
1. Worn or broken carbon brushes.
1. Nonexistent or ineffective grounding.
The vacuum fails to start
The rpm rate of the vacuum
increases.
Dust leaks from the machine.
Noisy vacuum motors
Electrostatic current on the
vacuum.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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Section II
Parts and Service
(71436A)
Vacuum 16 Gallon

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Frame Assembly Drawing 10/07

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Frame Assembly Parts List 12/07
Ref. Part No. Description Qty
1 836000 Tube 2
2 814028 Bushing 2
3 814084 Pin 2
4 814085 Link 2
5 814087 Pin 2
6 814054 Lever 1
7 814083 Pin 2
8 840034 Plug 2
9 814135 Spring 1
10 920607 Nut, M8 10
11 840035 Plug 2
12 8360619005 Cart 1
13 840581 Wheel, Cart 2
14 840582 Wheel, Caster 2
15 816060 Basket 1
16 818300 Handgrip 2
17 8182999005 Bracket 2
18 Retaining Ring 8mm (5/16) 4
19 980648 Washer, Ø 12 2
20 920936 Nut, M12 2
21 80315A Screw, M10 x 65 2
22 229044 Washer, Ø 10 4
23 80223A Nut, M10 2
24 83002A Rivet, Ø 6.4 x 15 8
25 98456A Screw, M8 x 50 8
26 229102 Washer, Ø 8 16
28 80314A Screw, M8 x 65 2
29 980205 Washer, Ø 8 x 24 4
32 964030 Screw, M8 x 35 2

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Container Unit Assembly Drawing 12/07
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Container Unit Assembly Parts List 3/08
Ref. Part No. Description Qty
1831686 Container 1
2 814018 Bracket 2
3 Ref. Plaque 2
4 836028 Latch 2
5 560272 Hose, Balancing 1
6 Ref. Label 1
7 Ref. Label 1
8 817007 Seal, Inlet 1
9 812013 Deflector 1
10 817006 Seal, Container 1
11 Ref. Filler 1
12 Ref. Spring 2
13 Ref. Pin, Ø 3 x 16 2
14 80169A Nut, M5 4
15 964016 Screw, M5 x 25 4
18 Ref. Push Button 1
19 80198A Nut, M8 Block 4
20 424033 Washer, Ø 8 x 32 4
21 964058 Screw, M8 x 16 4
22 80214A Screw, M6 x 12 4
23 840230 Bushing 2
24 840187 Ring Nut 2
25830363 Debris Canister 1
26 840771 Handle 2
27 817021 Bumper 4
28 840001 Wheel 4
29 964058 Screw, M8 x 16 4
30 229102 Washer, Ø 8 4
31 920936 Nut, M12 4
32 87101A Washer, Ø 12 4
33 980648 Washer, Ø 12 4
34 831221 Grid 1
35 722001 Inlet Fitting 1
38 722064 Inlet Splitter 1
Ref. Items 11, 12, 13, 18 = Part No. 832178, Complete Inlet Asm., Qty. 1
NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last
publication of this manual.

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MotorheadAssembly PartsList 10/07

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Motorhead Assembly Parts List 3/08
Ref. Part No. Description Qty
1 840027 Knob 1
2 814079 Spring 1
3 818206 Hook 1
4 814061 Pin 2
5 818083 Handle 2
654775A Cover 1
7 8160669005 MotorCover 1
8 817229 Soundproofing Kit 1
9 814051 Bushing 1
10 814052 Nut 2
11 816008 Motor Locator 1
12 816003 Motor Platform 1
13 815032 Flange 1
14 813074 Screen 2
15 817002 Seal 2
16 817003 Seal 2
17 854006 Vacuum Motor 2
18 814030 Spacer 4
19 814032 Spacer 3
20 Ref. Label 1
21980407 Washer 2
22 839000 Switch 2
23 Ref. Plate 2
24 8391160 Cable 1
25 839051 Voltage Indicator 1
26 839528 Connection Block 1
2758013A Strain Relief 1
28 839533 Anti-Disturber 1
29170686 Ring Nut (use with 58013A) 1
30 839576 Cable Kit 1
31Cap Nut, M5-.8 20
32980603 Lockwasher 20
33Screw, M5-.8x20 HHC 4
34980646 Washer 4
35924003 Nut, M6-1.0 4
3680169A Nut, M5-.8 Hex 4
37964009 Screw, M6-1 x 10 8
3880169A Nut, M5 4
39170879 Washer 12
40980982 Washer 20
4180249A Screw, M5-.8x14 HHC 12
42 Screw 4
NI51401A Carbon Brush Set (Ametek) Ref.
NOTE: indicates a change was made since the last publication
of this manual.

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Filter Group Assembly Drawing & Parts List 3/08
Ref. Part No. Description Qty
NI 814081 Spring 1
1 817026 Seal 1
258901A Tie, .19 x 8.80" 8
3 815003 Ring 1
4 818079 Tie 1
5 817714 Filter 1
6 817749 FIlter Liner, Polyester 1
7 833093 Cage 1
NI = Not Illustrated
NOTE: indicates a change was made since the last publication
of this manual.
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Electrical Schematic 10/07

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NOTES

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