WD1200/30 RIDGID MANUAL (12001 3/16/01 4:23 PM Page 5
Float/Cage Assembly
WARNING: For your own safety, never connect plug to power source outlet until all assembly steps are complete and you have read and understood the safety and operation instructions. Do not operate vac with any parts damaged or missing.
1.Place the lid assembly of vac upside down into the drum or on a clean smooth surface.
2.Locate the float. Place the float over the opening in the center of the lid with the words “This Side Towards Lid” laying face down over the hole.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of per- sonal injury or damage to vac be sure to keep hands, fingers, or any other foreign objects out of the cen- ter opening when assembling the float.
3.Line up filter cage tabs with the slots in the center ring of the lid assembly.
4.Push on the filter cage until the tabs snap into the slots for a secure fit.
NOTE: If filter cage needs to be removed, because the float is placed in the wrong way, use a slotted screwdriver and insert the blade near one of the tabs between the filter cage and the center ring of the lid. Pry the tab out of the slot. Tilt the cage and lift away from the lid. To replace, fol- low float/cage assembly instructions.
Filter Cage 
Tabs
Float
Solid
End
Lid 
Assembly
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Slots (3)
Filter Assembly
1.Carefully slide the filter over the filter cage, lining up hole in filter with threaded stud and sliding it over the center ring covering the 3 slots until the filter stops against the lid.
2.Place filter nut onto threaded screw and tighten it down. Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away from filter as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this may deform or crack the filter cage.
Filter Nut
Filter
Filter
Cage
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