
5 Gallon / 5 Galones / 18 L
Model No. • N° de modelo • Référence de modèle
EAV508S 1102
Operator’s Manual
Manual del usuario
Manuel d’utilisation
Ash Vacuum
Aspiradora de cenizas
Aspirateur à Cendres
FOR YOUR SAFETY
Read and understand this manual before use. Keep this manual for future reference.
POR SU SEGURIDAD
Lea y comprenda este manual antes de usar el producto. Conserve este manual para futura referencia.
POUR GARANTIR VOTRE SÉCURITÉ
Lisez et comprenez ce manuel avant toute utilisation de l’appareil. Conservez le présent manuel an de pouvoir
vous y référer ultérieurement.
Distributed by/ Distribuido por/ Distribué par:
Cleva North America, Inc.
601 Regent Park Court, Greenville, SC 29607
Replacement Filters &
Accessories available at:
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Warranty ............................................................................................................................................
Important Safety Instructions........................................................................................................
Symbols .............................................................................................................................................
Unpacking & Checking Carton Contents...........................................................................................
General Assembly Instructions ..........................................................................................................
Ash Vacuum Operation....................................................................................................................
Maintenance....................................................................................................................................
Installing & Cleaning Ash Filter & Pre-Filter....................................................................................
Troubleshooting ...............................................................................................................................
Exploded View .................................................................................................................................
Parts List ..........................................................................................................................................
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SECTION PAGE
Thank you for purchasing this Vacmaster
®
Ash vacuum cleaner. Feel condent that with
Vacmaster
®
you are obtaining a high-quality product engineered for optimal performance.
This vacuum is capable of picking up dry materials.
FOR YOUR SAFETY: CAREFULLY READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
GALLONS
"Tank Size" refers to the actual tank volume and does not reect capacity available during
operation.
PEAK HP
"Peak Horsepower" is a term used in the wet-dry vac industry for consumer comparison
purposes. It does not denote the operational horsepower output of a wet-dry vac, but rather the
horsepower output of a motor, including the motor’s inertial contribution, achieved in laboratory
testing. In actual use, motors do not operate at the peak horsepower shown.

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WARRANTY
We take pride in producing a high-quality, durable product. This Vacmaster
®
product carries a
limited two (2) year warranty against defects in workmanship and materials from date of purchase
(or, for deliveries in the State of California, two years from the date of delivery) under normal
household use. If the product is to be used for commercial, industrial, or rental use, a 90-day
limited warranty will apply. Please keep your receipt as proof of purchase. This warranty gives you
specic legal rights, which may vary from state to state. For product service call Customer Service
at 1-866-384-8432.
Not Covered by Warranty:
• Any part that has become inoperative due to misuse, negligence, direct/indirect abuse, accidents,
improper maintenance, repairs, or alterations;
• Consumables such as lters and accessories;
• Normal wear and tear of parts and attachments, such as hose, nozzles, or casters;
• Normal deterioration of the exterior nish due to use or exposure;
• Any product where serial number/data label is tampered with or removed;
• Any product purchased from an unauthorized retailer.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM
Read and understand this operator’s manual and all labels on the Ash Vacuum cleaner before
operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your vacuum
works. Use this Ash Vacuum only as described in this manual. To reduce the risk of personal injury
or damage to your Ash Vacuum, use only manufacturer recommended accessories.
This vacuum is intended for removing loose, cool ash from the ash collection areas of stoves and
replaces. Do not vacuum soot. Soot is a combustible material generally found in deposits along
exhaust areas and chimneys.
The temperature of the vacuuming material must be below 100°F (40°C). If it exceeds 100°F (40°C),
there is a risk of re.
When using a vacuum, basic precautions should always be followed including
the following. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in
explosion, re and/or serious injury.
• Do not run vacuum unattended.
• Do not use to pick up ammable or combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where
they may be present.
• Do not vacuum, or use this ash vacuum near ammable liquids, gases, or explosive vapors
like gasoline or other fuels, lighter uids, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, hydrogen, or
explosive dusts like coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, or gun powder. Sparks inside the
motor can ignite ammable vapors or dust.
• To reduce the risk of health hazards from vapors or dusts, do not vacuum toxic materials.
• Do not use or store near hazardous materials.
• Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
• Do not expose the unit to rain. Store indoors.
• If ash vacuum is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped
into water, return it to a service center.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Do not use it with a damaged cord or plug.
• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners.
• Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
• Do not run ash vacuum over cord.
• Do not handle plug or ash vacuum with wet hands.
• Do not use this vacuum with a torn lter or without the lter installed.
• Do not allow it to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children,
pets, or plants.
• To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or
cleaning lter.
•
Do not leave ash vacuum when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY:
CAUTION
: NEVER USE THIS PRODUCT FOR VACUUMING LIQUIDS. ONLY USE
THIS UNIT TO VACUUM DRY DUST MATERIAL!

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• Turn o all controls before unplugging.
• 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 ow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, ngers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
• Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
• The use of the vacuum can result in foreign objects being blown into eyes. Always wear safety
goggles complying with ANSI Z87.1 (or in Canada CSAZ94.3) when operating vacuum.
ATTENTION: Vacuuming materials, which appear to have cooled down, may still be very hot
inside. Hot ash particles may ignite with airow. Wait until the re is extinguished and the ashes
have cooled down before you begin cleaning. It is not recommended to quickly extinguish the re
with water. Please make sure that ashes are cold before you vacuum. Temperature exceeding
100°F (40°C) may damage the vacuum cleaner and the components included. Continuously check
hose, ash lter, and vacuum cleaner for excessive temperatures during operation. If you notice
a temperature rise, switch o the vacuum cleaner immediately and disconnect it from the power
outlet. Take the vacuum outside and remove the powerhead.
When using as blower:
• Direct air discharge only at work area.
• Do not use Ash Vacuum as a sprayer.
• Do not direct air at bystanders.
• Keep children away when blowing.
• Wear safety goggles.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
For Household Use Only
CAUTION
: IN CASE OF EXCESSIVE TEMPERATURE, THE HOSE, FILTER, OR
VACUUM CLEANER MAY BE DAMAGED. COMPLETELY EMPTY THE VACUUM
CLEANER AND BRUSH OFF THE ASH FILTER IN A SAFE, WELL- VENTILATED AREA
AFTER VACUUMING. LET BOTH ITEMS (VACUUM CLEANER AND ASH FILTER) COOL
DOWN UNDER SUPERVISION.
CAUTION
: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY FROM MOVING PARTS - UNPLUG
BEFORE SERVICING.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK - UNPLUG BEFORE
CLEANING OR SERVICING.

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SYMBOLS
The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with
this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
(Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may
result in property damage.

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UNPACKING & CHECKING
CARTON CONTENTS
Remove all contents from the box.
Remove the powerhead and take out any
contents inside the collection tank.
Check each item against the carton
contents list.
Carton Contents List:
NOTE: The hose and accessories for this
ash vacuum are 1-7/8" (47.6 mm) diameter.
Key Description .............................Qty
A Powerhead ...............................1
B Ash Filter ...................................1
C Washable Pre-filter...................1
D
Collection Tank...........................1
E Hose.......................................1
F Metal Wand...............................3
G Caster ......................................3
H Operator’s Manual .....................1
D
E
F
G
H
Powerhead
Carrying Handle
Latch
Vacuum Port
Caster Foot
Assembly
On / O Switch
Hose Storage
Slot
Viewing Window
Fill Level Indicator
Collection Tank
O
I
Air Release Port
Collection
Tank Lid
Emptying Handle

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Remove the Ash Vacuum from the package.
2. Undo the latches and remove the powerhead and the pre-lter (Fig. 1).
3. Remove the contents from inside the collection tank; make sure you have all the parts listed on
page 7 (Fig. 2).
4. Turn the collection tank upside down and clip the three caster feet at the lower edge of the
collection tank. There are 3 marks on the bottom of the tank indicating the position of the caster
feet. Verify that they are mounted correctly (Fig. 3).
5. Your vacuum comes ready for dry vacuum cleaning. If the ash lter and pre-lter are not
installed, refer to page 11 for installation instructions. The pre-lter should rest snugly along the
edge of the collection tank.
6. Place the powerhead on the collection tank and secure it with the latches (Fig. 4).
7. Insert the locking end of the hose into the vacuum port on the collection tank and turn clockwise
to lock into place. Then connect the metal wand onto the free end of the hose (Fig. 5).
WARNING
: DO NOT PLUG POWER CORD INTO POWER OUTLET. MAKE SURE
PLUG IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE ASSEMBLING THE ASH VACUUM. TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE TO RAIN.
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POLARIZED PLUG
To reduce the risk of electrical shock, this ash vacuum has a polarized plug (one blade wider than
the other). This plug will t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not t fully in the
outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install the proper
outlet. Do not change the plug in any way.

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ASH VACUUM OPERATION
1. Make sure all parts are in place.
Never use ash vacuum without all lters in place. This includes the ash lter and pre-lter.
Never use ash vacuum without the metal wand installed.
2. Make sure the on/o switch is in the "O" (OFF) position (Fig. 1).
3. Plug the power cord into the outlet, and then turn on the ash vacuum by ipping the switch to
the "I" (ON) position (Fig. 2 & 3).
4. Run the unit for 30 seconds after you have nished cleaning your stove or replace to ensure all
materials are safely captured in the collection tank.
5. Once you have nished vacuuming, ip the switch to the "O" (OFF) position and unplug the cord
from the power outlet.
WARNING
:
BE SURE TO READ, UNDERSTAND, AND APPLY INFORMATION
ENTITLED ‘IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS’. DO NOT 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 DUST INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: COAL,
MAGNESIUM, GRAIN, OR GUN POWDER. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HEALTH
HAZARDS FROM VAPORS OR DUST, DO NOT VACUUM TOXIC MATERIALS.
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1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig. 1).
2. Disconnect the hose from the vacuum (Fig. 2).
3. Undo the latches and remove the powerhead and the pre-lter from the collection tank (Fig. 3).
Place powerhead on a soft, clean surface upside down.
4. Clear all dirt or debris from the collection tank and hose into a proper waste container (Fig. 4).
5. Clean or replace the lters.
6. Check the hose, accessories, and power cord to verify that they have not been damaged.
7. Place the powerhead back on collection tank and secure latches.
IMPORTANT!
Clean or change the ash lter regularly for best performance.
ALWAYS USE THE
ASH FILTER AND PRE-FILTER FOR DRY VACUUMING.
If the machine is used without the lter,
the motor will burn out and the warranty will be voided. Always keep spare lters on hand.
NOTICE!
The lters included are made of high-quality materials designed to stop small dust
particles. The ash lter should be used for dry pick-up only. A dry ash lter is necessary to pick up
dust. If the ash lter is wet, it will clog quickly and be dicult to clean. Handle the lter carefully
when removing it for cleaning or replacing. Check the lter for tears or small holes. A small hole
can let dust pass through and out of the lter. Do not use a lter with holes or tears in it; replace it
immediately.
STORAGE
Before storing your vacuum, the collection tank should be emptied and cleaned. The accessories
should be cleaned and stored so they can be readily available when needed. Store the ash
vacuum indoors.
REPAIRS
Repairs for this ash vacuum should be performed only by qualied service personnel using only
identical replacement parts.
MAINTENANCE
WARNING:
ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE PLUG FROM THE POWER OUTLET
BEFORE REMOVING THE POWERHEAD FROM THE COLLECTION TANK.
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2
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EMPTYING THE COLLECTION TANK

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INSTALLING & CLEANING ASH FILTER
& PRE-FILTER
INSTALLING THE ASH FILTER & PRE-FILTER
1. Verify that the power cord is disconnected from the outlet (Fig. 1).
2. Remove the powerhead and place in an upside-down position.
3. Screw in the ash lter tightly onto the lter cage in a clockwise direction. Make sure the safety
switch is pressed down and covered by the edge of the ash lter. The arrow on the ash lter
must align with the arrow on the label of the collection tank lid (Fig. 2).
NOTE:
If the safety switch is not pressed down, the vacuum cannot be started.
NOTE:
If the ash lter is rotated further than the marked arrow, it may become too tightly xed to
the lter cage and become dicult to remove.
4. Place the pre-lter onto the rim of the collection tank. Make sure the edge of the pre-lter ts
snugly along the edge of the tank (Fig. 3).
5. Place the powerhead back on collection tank and secure latches.
REMOVING & CLEANING THE ASH FILTER & PRE-FILTER
1. Remove the powerhead and place in an upside-down position.
2. Unscrew and remove the ash lter by turning counterclockwise (Fig. 4).
3. Carefully remove the pre-lter from the collection tank (Fig. 5).
4. Clean the ash lter by gently tapping or brushing the ash or dirt o. Cleaning should not be done
indoors in living areas. For optimal performance, a new lter is recommended.
5. Clean the pre-lter by gently tapping or brushing the ash or dirt o or washing it with clean
water. Allow the wet lter to air dry completely before storing or installing.
6. Install the cleaned or new lters as shown above in steps 2-5 of Installing the Ash Filter & Pre-
Filter.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, UNPLUG BEFORE
TROUBLE SHOOTING.
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION
Vacuum will not operate.
No power supply.
Check power supply, cord,
breakers, and fuses.
The ash lter is not installed
correctly onto the collection
tank cover.
Check the ash lter assembly
and make sure it is installed
correctly.
Switch in the wrong position.
Press the ON ‘I’ button on the
powerhead.
Collection tank is full Empty the collection tank.
The dust comes out from the
motor cover.
The ash lter or pre-lter is
damaged.
Reinstall or replace the lter.
Reduced eciency and motor/
speed vibration.
There is a blockage in the hose,
or the collection tank inlet. The
ash lter or pre-lter is clogged
by ne dust.
Check hose and collection tank
inlets for blockage. Take o the
lter and clean it. Or install a
new ash lter or pre-lter.

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EXPLODED VIEW

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PARTS LIST
Part Part Number Description Quantity
1 Powerhead Assembly 1
1.1 551250103 Ash Filter 1
2 Collection Tank 1
2.1 551166108 Vacuum Port Assembly 1
3 551314102 Casters 3
4 551163108 Hose 1
5 551820102 Pre-Filter 1
6 551163109 Metal Wand 1
