Minuteman Tsunami T16WD Parts list manual

Parts and Instruction Manual
Tsunami Wet/Dry Vacuum
Minuteman International, Inc.
A Member of the Hako Group
988792 Rev A 01/23

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PREFACE
Thank you for your purchase of the new industry standard for wet dry vacuums. Minuteman
International takes great pride in off ering the most dependable, reliable and best value in industrial
vacuums, power sweepers and sweeper / scrubbers. We set the standard.
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• Stop on level surface.
• Disconnect the power to the machine.
• Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose jackets, shirts, or sleeves when working on machine.
• Authorized personnel must perform repairs and maintenance. Use Minuteman supplied replacement parts.
For Safety When Servicing or Maintaining Machine
Tsunami 988792 Rev A 01/23
Model Tsunami
Models: T16WD, T16W, T16D
Technical Specifi cations
TSUNAMI T16WD
Vacuum Motor 1.3 HP
Primothene Squeegee 24"
Water Lift 95"
CFM 125
Tank Size 16 Gallons
Decible Rating 74
Weight 65 lbs. / 240 lbs. full
Warranty Parts 5 years / 3 year labor / 12 year body
Voltage 115v
Electric Draw 13 amps

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Table of Contents
Technical Specifi cations ...................................................................... 3
Important Safety Instructions .............................................................. 6
Machine Overview .............................................................................. 8
Operating Instructions ......................................................................... 9
Squeegee Blade Replacement ........................................................... 9
Exploded Views .....................................................................10
Recovery Tank Group ....................................................................... 10
Tank Cover Assembly ....................................................................... 14
Squeegee Assembly ......................................................................... 16
Wet/Dry Tool Kit ................................................................................ 18

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Important Safety Instructions
COMMERCIAL USE ONLY
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
•Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
servicing.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrical shock – Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
•Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
•Use only as described in this manual. Use only the manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
•Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped,
damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to an authorized service center.
•Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
•Do not unplug by pulling on the cord. To unplug grasp the plug, not the cord.
•Do not handle the appliance with wet hands.
•Do not put any object into the openings. Do not use if any opening is blocked; keep free of dust,
lint, hair, and anything that may reduce air flow.
•Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
•Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
•Do not use without dust bag and/or filters in place.
•Turn off all controls before unplugging.
•Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
•Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where
they may be present.
•Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See grounding instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Inspection
Carefully unpack and inspect your machine for shipping damage. Each unit is tested and thoroughly
inspected before shipment, and any damage is the responsibility of the delivery carrier who should be
notified immediately.
WARNING
•Read Instructions Manual before operating this piece of equipment.
•To reduce the risk of fire use only commercially available floor cleaners and waxes intended for
machine application
•Electrical motors and components can cause an explosion when operated near volatile materials
and vapors. Do not use this machine near flammable materials such as solvents, thinners, fuels,
grain dust, ect.
Electrical – 115V
This machine is designed to operate on a standard 15 amp. 1-Volt, 60hz, AC circuit. Voltages
below105-Volt AC or above 125-Volts AC could cause serious damage to the motor.
Grounding Instructions
•This machine should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electricshock. The
machine is equipped with a three-conductor cord and three prong grounding typeattachment
plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green (green and yellow) conductorin the cord
is the grounding wire. Never connect this wire to anything other than the grounding blade.
•:KHQ SOXJJLQJ LQ WKH PDFKLQH, it is intended for use on a 1-Volt (noPLQDO) circuit. If a properly
groundedreceptacle, as shown in Sketch A, is not available, an adapter as shown in Sketch C, is
available andbe installed as shown in Sketch B if the outlet box that houses the receptacle is
grounded. Be sureto fasten the grounding tab with the faceplate screw.

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Machine Overview
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Squeegee Blade Replacement
Operating Instructions
WASHER
SQUEEGEE BLADE
(RIDGES FACING OUT)
FRONT
BACK
WET VACUUM
1. Remove cloth/paper bag from recovery tank.
2. Turn on main power switch.
3. Lower the squeegee using the squeegee lift pedal.
4. When recovery tank is full, move the unit to a drain and drain the tank using the dump hose.
DRY VACUUM
1. Install cloth/paper bag in recovery tank.
2. Disconnect solution hose, and install remote tool kit wand to the quick disconnect.
3. Turn on main power switch.
1. Turn off main power switch.
2. Use squeegee lift pedal to lift squeegee assembly.
3. Hand-loosen 3-sided knobs on squeegee assembly.
4. Slide squeegee assembly off the squeegee plate.
5. Remove screws from the front and back of the squeegee assembly.
6. Slide old blades off , and slide new ones on. (Ridges should be facing outward)
7. Replace screws.
8. Slide squeegee assembly back onto the squeegee plate.(Ensure that the washers are on TOP of
the squeegee plate).
9. Hand-tighten 3-sided knobs.

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Recovery Tank Group
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