Shop Vac Wet/Dry Vacuum 55 Gallon 3.0 Peak HP Two-Stage with Tool Kit

Description

Fourteen-gauge rolled steel forms the reinforced drum walls of this bulk fluid and sludge collection station. The Shop Vac 55 Gallon Drum Vacuum combines a 3.0HP peak 2-stage motor with a full 55gal barrel to pull 80 CFM and 100in water lift. Its massive 68 lbs empty weight demands overhead hoist transitions.

The collection tank consists of heavy 14-gauge painted industrial steel mounted to a 4-wheel steel dolly carriage. A single-phase 120V 2-stage bypass motor draws 9.5 FLA at 60Hz. Air bypass routing isolates motor windings from corrosive fluid vapors and liquid mist. Net dry weight reaches 68 lbs. Base dimensions measure 24in diameter across the drum by 42in high, rolling on 4 heavy steel ball-bearing swivel casters.

Key Features of Shop Vac 9700506

Machine shop maintenance crews buy Shop Vac 9700506 assemblies to drain large CNC cutting fluid sumps and foundry pits without stopping to dump small canisters. Favorable commercial pricing makes this heavy commercial barrel vacuum an economical asset for manufacturing plants.

• Heavy 2-stage 3.0HP bypass motor outputs 80 CFM airflow and 100in static water lift.
• High static lift rating pulls dense metal shavings, heavy grease, and thick stamping lubricants.
• Enormous 55gal industrial steel drum holds bulk liquid loads between factory disposal runs.
• Four-wheel steel dolly carriage transports the heavy drum across rough machine shop slabs.
• Sealed bypass cooling design prevents corrosive air stream contact with motor armatures.
• Heavy electrical toggle switch resists oil penetration and clicks on through thick work gloves.
• Included metal accessory tool kit features extension wands, master nozzle, and squeegee shoe.

Two Stage Suction Bench Tests

Laboratory manometer tests verify a massive 100in of static water lift at the inlet collar. Open airflow measures 80 CFM through a 1-1/2in hose connection. Electrical current draws 9.5A on 120V line circuits under maximum vacuum restriction. Operational sound output levels test at 74 dB on open shop floors. Motor dome exhaust temperatures peak at 128°F after 45 minutes of non-stop oil recovery, with the secondary cooling fan preserving internal armature integrity under sustained dead-head suction in shop trials.

Drum Cart Filter Care Procedures

The steel toggle power switch sits in a recessed cup to prevent accidental bumping during drum movement. Do not buy this heavy 55gal unit for light household carpet cleaning or tight office maintenance because the large steel drum requires a crane or forklift to empty when filled with liquid.

• Inspect the foam intake filter sleeve for tears or oil saturation every 20 operational hours.
• Wipe the drum mounting rim gasket clean with a rag before seating the head assembly.
• Blow out the upper cooling vents with clean 35 PSI compressed air every 50 service hours.

Commercial Warranty Package Manifest Details

Shop Vac covers this industrial vacuum with a 1-Year commercial limited warranty against factory defects. The shipment package includes the 55gal steel drum, 3.0HP 2-stage motor head, 4-wheel dolly cart, 1-1/2in by 12ft crush-proof hose, 2 steel wands, floor squeegee, crevice tool, and manual.