The Viper Shovelnose wet / dry vacuum comes complete with a front mount squeegee, otherwise known as a trot mop. This vacuum excels in any type of wet pickup with the front mount squeegee, but it is an essential tool in any floor stripping program. It takes out all the tedious parts of recovery, and does all the work for you. Take a look at our floor stripping procedure page for proper step by step instructions on how to remove floor wax from commercial floors.
This trot mop vacuum makes picking up that stripped wax a cinch! It can be used to recover in either forward or reverse, so no movement is wasted when recovering. Make sure to thoroughly clean out the vacuum after you are finished. If any type of stripper dries with the wax in the machine, it can clog lines, causing the machine to be either highly inefficient, or the worst case scenario, completely inoperable. Take a look at our complete line of stripper recovery vacuums with squeegees for other options.
10" rear wheels make it easy to transport this wet dry vacuum up & down stairs.
9' recovery vacuum hose makes pick up in corners and hard to reach places easy.
On board storage for all accessories & tools.
Comes with an industry leading 10 year warranty on the housing, 3 years on parts, 3 years on labor & 1 year for travel.
Quick Overview
1.17 HP vacuum motor
18 gallon recovery capacity
95 CFM, 110" of water lift
9' x 1.5" recovery hose
Comes with a front mount squeegee & accessory kit
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Mr Jeff
life saver at DENNYS
The store flooded and it was a life saver. I also use it to clean up after scrubbing floor.
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Newporter360
Excellent Sucker Upper!
This is a really smooth and easy machine that works excellent. very easy to operate and keep clean. Sucks the floor dry!
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Gary A.
excellent
Ordered the wet / Dry vacuum for my company and have used it several times already! It has exceeded my expectations! It is very durable and works great, really stands up to the hard work that we do and is very easy to empty. I am getting ready to purchase another and I also like dealing with this company. We had a big job coming up and we had the product in a number of days, very prompt service!
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Commercial Cleaning
Excellent!
We use this wet vacuum to perform final cleanings for construction projects. It has saved us considerable time in getting the construction dirt up from floors. Works exactly as described. Seems well made and we expect to use it for years to come.
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Genobaby60
For sure
I Use this machine for personal side work and greatly enjoyed the ease of the use of the product and how easy it makes my job
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Angel Soto
Is this vacuum Class II Div II rated? (SKU:VIP-SN18WD) If not, do you carry any similar to this one that is?
CleanFreak.com
The Viper Shovelnose wet/dry vacuum is not Class II Div II rated.
Please give us a call at 888-722-5508 and one of our cleaning experts can direct you to what machine would be the best for your particular needs.
Tips from our SuperFreak Service Technicians
Tim C says - "You need to use a defoamer whenever you're recovering liquids with this vacuum, especially if you're stripping floors or dealing with any type of slurry solution. Failure to use a defoamer can cause the seal plate on the end of the ball float to become so hot that it starts to melt and weld itself to the bottom of the vac motor assembly. This prevents the seal plate from dropping back down when the recovery tank is emptied, resulting in a blockage and total loss of suction. Replacing the seal plate requires disassembling the entire vacuum, which voids the warranty. So, to reiterate, we always recommend using a defoaming product in any water recovery scenario with this vacuum."
Maintenance Tips
Use defoamer with each use, either by pouring directly into the recovery tank or by sucking a few ounces up through the front mount squeegee or through the handheld tools.
Before & after each use, make sure the ball float is moving freely.
Wipe down the squeegee blades after each use to avoid build-up and remove any chemicals still on the blades. Many chemicals if left on a squeegee can cause warping or deterioration.
Empty out & clean the machine after each use.
Product Specs
Brand
Viper
Manufacturer
Nilfisk
Manufacturer Sku
SN18WD
Airflow (CFM)
95
Cleaning Width
24 inches
Color
Black
Construction
Polypropylene
Container Capacity
18 Gallons
Dimensions
39" L x 18.5" W x 41.5" H
Electrical Draw
110 Volts - 8 Amps
ERP Sku
VIP-SN18WD
Operating Weight (lbs.)
60
Packaged Weight (lbs.)
100
Power Cord
50' safety yellow
Product Type
Wet Dry Vacs
Vac Hose
9' x 1.5" recovery hose with a front mount squeegee & accessory kit
Vacuum Motor
2 Stage
Warranty
Parts - 3 years Labor - 3 years from an authorized service center Travel - 1 year
Tips from our SuperFreak Service Technicians
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