Vacuuming Dry Materials; Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Drum; Moving The Wet/Dry Vac - RIDGID RV2400HF0 Owner's Manual

SP6775-2 RV2400HF ESF RIDGID
Operation (continued)

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of leaks and
possible damage to Vac.
2. Your Wet/Dry Vac comes with the
certified HEPA filter installed. When
using your Vac to pick up very fine
dust, it will be necessary for you to
empty the drum and clean the filter at
more frequent intervals to maintain
peak Vac performance. For best
results, use the certified HEPA filter
(HF1000) in conjunction with the
pre-filter (HF0500) and the filter
collection bag (VF3502).
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. If you use your Vac to pick
up dust when the filter is wet, the filter will
clog quickly and be very difficult to clean.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid the cartridge filter (HF1000
may be left in place, but the bag filter,
if used, should be removed.
2. When picking up large amounts of
liquid all filters can be removed.
IMPORTANT: While filters are removed
this Vac no longer meets EPA RRP
guidelines for dry pickup.
3. If filters are removed during liquid pickup,
the float mechanism will rise
automatically to cut off air-flow.
When this happens, turn off the Vac,
unplug the power cord, and empty the
drum. You will know that the float has
risen because Vac airflow ceases and
the motor noise will become higher in
pitch, due to increased motor speed.
4. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the filters must be dried to reduce the
risk of possible mildew and damage to
the filters.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac, do not run motor with
float in raised position.
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Emptying the Drum

1. The Vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
drum.
2. Another option is to remove the power
head assembly.
3. Lay power head assembly aside on a
clean area while emptying drum.
4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
!
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
back injury or falls, do not lift a Vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop
or drain enough contents out to
make the Vac light enough to lift
comfortably.

Moving the Wet/Dry Vac

Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, the handle on the
sides of the dust drum are used to lift. To
maneuver the Vac, the push/pull handle
on the power head of the unit should be
used.
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