RIDGID WD10500 Owner's Manual page 14

Maintenance (continued)
Filter Cleaning
Your Filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak Vac performance.
Cleaning A Dry Filter
1. Some removal of dry debris can be
accomplished without removing the
Filter from the Vac. Slap your hand on
top of the Powerhead Assembly while
the Vac is turned off.
2. For best cleaning results due to
accumulated dust, clean the Filter in
an open area. Cleaning SHOULD be
done outdoors and not in the living
quarters.
3. After Filter removal from Vac, remove
the dry debris by gently tapping 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
After Filter is removed, 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.
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 can cause a lot of dust to
come out of your Vac. If your Filter is
damaged or worn, replace it immediately.
Allow the Filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the Vac or picking up dry
debris.
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 (4 L) of water and
1 teaspoon (5 mL) 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.
Storage
Before storing the Vac, empty and
clean the Dust Drum. Wrap the Power
Cord around the Carry Handle. Keep
Accessories in the same area as the
Vac so that they are readily available.
Store the Vac indoors.
If the Power Cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or their
service agent or by similarly qualified
personnel to reduce the risk of accident.
Casters
If your Casters are noisy, you may put
a drop of oil on the Roller Shaft to make
them quieter.
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, any other
maintenance, repairs and adjustments
should be performed by Authorized
Service Centers, always using RIDGID
replacement parts.
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