Emptying The Drum; Vacuuming Liquids - RIDGID 1650RV0 Owner's Manual

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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
VF5000 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.
NOTE: A dry filter is necessary to pick up
dry material. It is not recommended to
vacuum dust when the filter is wet, the
filter will clog quickly and be difficult to
clean. Allow filter to dry before storing.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid (2-4 inches of liquid in the
bottom of the drum) the filter may be
left in place.
2. When picking up larger amounts of
liquid (more than 4" of liquid in the
bottom of the drum) we recommend
that the filter be removed. If the filter is
not removed, it will become saturated
and misting may appear in the
exhaust.
3. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to reduce the
risk of possible mildew and damage to
the filter.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, 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.
5. When vacuuming a large amount of
liquid containing debris, it is recom-
mended to use a wet application filter
(VF7000) in place of the supplied
pleated paper filter. The wet application
filter will prevent this debris from entering
the motor, thus protecting the motor from
possible damage.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac, do not run motor
with float in raised position.
WARNING: Do not operate
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.

Emptying the Drum

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.
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.
Drain
Cap
2. Another option is to remove the drum
assembly, from the power base in
order to dispose of debris or liquids.
3. Follow the directions for disassembly
on page 9.
4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.
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