Filter Removal; Cleaning A Dry Filter; Cleaning A Wet Filter; Installation - RIDGID WD0625 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance (continued)
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
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. Replace it immediately.

Filter Removal

To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter cage and lift off filter and filter
plate.
WARNING:
cage. It is there to help prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower
wheel.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the vac for dry
material pick-up.

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 lid 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. Remember: To dry
a filter quickly, reinstall the filter on the vac
and allow the unit to run for approximately
10 minutes. The clean air rushing through
the filter will dry it.
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Installation

Refer to page 5 "Replacement Filter
Assembly" Section of this manual.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the vac.
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.

Storage

Before storing your vac, the dust drum
should be emptied and cleaned. The cord
should be wrapped around the unit and
the hose should be stored as described in
this manual. Accessories should be kept in
the same area as the vac so they can be
readily available. The vac should be stored
indoors.

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, repairs and adjust-
ments should be performed by
Authorized Service Centers, always
using RIDGID replacement parts.
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