Cleaning A Wet Filter; Filter Cleaning; Cleaning A Dry Filter - RIDGID WD14800 Owner's Manual

maintenance (continued)
filter
Note: The filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles of dust. The filter can be used
for dry debris or small amounts of liquid.
Handle the filter carefully when removing
or installing. Creases in the filter pleats
may occur from installation but will not
affect the performance of the filter.

filter cleaning

Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak Vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
ImPoRtANt: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the Vac for dry
material pickup.

cleaning A 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.
Cleaning SHOULD be done outdoors
and not in the living quarters.
3. Remove filter from Vac. Gently tap
filter against the inside wall of your
dust drum. The debris will loosen and
fall.
4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with
fine dust (no debris), run water
through it as described under

"Cleaning A Wet Filter".

cleaning A Wet filter
Remove filter from Vac and run water over
it to remove the dirt. Take care that water
pressure does not damage the filter
material.
cleaning and Disinfecting the
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 debris out.
2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm
water and mild soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
Before prolonged storage, or as needed,
(i.e.; waste water pick up) the drum
should be disinfected.
To disinfect the drum:
1. Pour 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon
chlorine bleach into the drum.
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes,
carefully swishing every few minutes,
making sure to wet all inside surfaces
of the drum.
3. Empty drum after 20 minutes. Rinse
with water until bleach smell is gone.
Allow drum to dry completely before
sealing the motor on the drum.
ImPoRtANt: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use
a filter with holes or tears in it. Even a
small hole may allow a lot of dust to
come out of the exhaust port of your Vac.
Replace it immediately.
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