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.

If the filter cage and float are not already installed, follow the instructions below for proper assembly:

1.Place the lid assembly of the vac upside down.

2.Place the float over the center of the lid with the words “This Side Towards Lid” laying face down over the hole.

3.Line up filter cage tabs with the slots in the center ring of the lid assembly. 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 flat blade 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, repeat steps 1-3 of this section.

Filter Cage

Tabs (3)

Open End

Float

 

Lid

Solid End

Assembly

 

Slots (3)

Filter Assembly/Replacement

1.Carefully slide the filter over the filter cage, sliding filter down until it stops against the lid.

2.Place the hole in the filter plate over threaded screw of the filter cage.

3.Gently push on the filter plate to seat the rubber ring of the filter inside the cir- cular channel of the filter plate.

4.Place filter nut onto threaded screw and tighten it down. Finger tighten only.

NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away from plate as shown.

IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this may deform or crack the filter plate, filter cage or filter.

 

Filter Nut

 

Filter Plate

 

Filter

Threaded

 

Screw

Filter Cage

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WD1665 specifications

The RIDGID WD1665 is a powerful and versatile wet/dry vacuum designed to handle a variety of clean-up tasks, making it an essential tool for both home and professional use. It boasts a robust 16-gallon capacity, allowing users to tackle larger jobs without the need for constant emptying. This vacuum's impressive size is complemented by its powerful 6.5 horsepower motor, which delivers strong suction power, making it effective at picking up both wet and dry debris.

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