Maintenance (continued)
6.Replace foam pad holder on blower with the tabs away from the blower. Reinstall foam pad under the tabs of the holder.
7.Reinstall intake shield and 3 screws. The unit is ready for use.
Cleaning Vac Filter
Your filter should be cleaned often to main- tain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or picking up dry debris.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the fil- ter for tears or small holes. Do not use a fil- ter with holes or tears in it. Even a small hole can cause a lot of dust to come out of your vac. Replace it immediately.
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality paper designed to stop very small particles of dust. The filter can be used for wet or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully when removing to clean or installing it. Creases in the filter pleats may occur from installation but will not affect the performance of the fil- ter.
Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or replace- ment, unscrew the filter nut from the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift off filter.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the filter before using the vac for dry material pickup.
CAUTION: Do not remove the filter cage or float. It is there to shut off air- flow when the drum is full of liquids.
Dry Filter
1.Light cleaning of some dry debris can be accomplished without removing the filter from the vac. Simply slap your hand on top of the lid while the vac is turned off.
2.Clean the filter in an open area. Clean- ing SHOULD be done outdoors and not in the living quarters.
3.Remove filter from vac. Gently tap the fil- ter against the inside wall of your dust drum and the debris will loosen and fall.
4.For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine dust (no debris) you may run water through it as described under “Wet Filter”.
Wet Filter
Remove filter from vac, run water through the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care that water pressure from the hose is not strong enough to damage filter. Remember: To dry a filter quickly, reinstall the filter on the vac and allow the unit to run for 10 min- utes. The clean air rushing through the filter will dry it.
Installation
Refer to “Filter Assembly”.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling and storing the vac.
Wet/Dry Vac
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, clean the outside with a cloth dampened with warm water and mild soap.
To clean the drum:
1.Dump out debris.
2.Wash drum thoroughly.
3.Wipe out with dry cloth.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustment should be performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts.
NOTE: To quiet noisy casters put a drop of oil on the roller shaft.
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