Supplemental Owner’s Manual
The CT-series dust extractor is a true multi-purpose vacuum
workshop cleaning, and very effective for power tool dust
control. With a couple of quick changes, the vacuum is
ready for damp, wet, or full liquid collection. Even though
cally suited to the task to maximize operation time without
Manual and Automatic Modes
The main power switch has three positions: Off, Manual,
Automatic mode, the receptacle will have power, and the
vacuum will automatically turn on when the vacuum detects
that the connected tool is turned on.
The CT-series vacuums have variable suction power by
reducing the speed of the blower motor. Most tasks are best
suited for full power, but some uses, such as dust collection
with sanders, are best suited for lower powered suction.
up the caked dust and reduce the amount clinging to the
CT-48 vacuums. The long life bags are best suited for the
up and dumping the canister.
the vacuum already contains dry dust or dirt. The incoming
moisture will dampen the existing dust inside the collection
surfaces. This will reduce the usable life of both the collec-
Wet-vac Setup
All CT models except the AutoClean models are Full Unit
CT-AC (AutoClean) models function like any other model,
automatically sluffed off.
to dislodge the caked material. The frequency of clean-
ing cycles can be automatically controlled or manually
When a cleaning cycle is initiated, the CT-vac will abruptly
Because the collection canister has a negative pressure (a
vacuum), air will quickly rush into the canister backward
During a manual cleaning cycle, the vacuum’s inlet should
be blocked for best results. This creates a stronger vacuum
The AutoClean function will also cycle several times, mak-
Video stills courtesy Scott Montgomery
Main Filter
Caked
Drywall
Dust
AutoClean
Backflow Pulse
1 2 3
Inlet