RIDGID RV34100 Owner's Manual page 14

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Maintenance (Continued)
Filter Installation:
1. Carefully slide the Qwik Lock™ filter
over the filter cage and press down
on the outside edge of the filter until
the rubber gasket on the bottom of
the filter seats securely around the
base of the filter cage and against
the lid.
2. Align the small center hole in the top
of the filter over the Qwik Lock™ stud
on the filter cage. Press firmly on top
of the filter near the stud to allow the
filter to snap over the ball on the end
of the stud. The filter is now
attached. Repeat for second filter.
NOTE: Failure to properly seat the
bottom gasket could result in debris
bypassing the filter.
Qwik-Lock
Filter (2)
Stud
PUSH
PULL DOWN
UP
WARNING: Do not operate with
no filters or only one filter in place
unless picking up liquid. For liquid
pickup both filters should be
removed. Do not operate without
filter cages, float adapters and
floats, as they prevent liquid from
entering the impeller and damaging
the motor.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
both filters before using the Vac for dry
material pick-up.
NOTE: For best cleaning results due to
accumulated dust, clean the filters in an
open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done
outdoors and not in the living quarters.
Remove filters from Vac. Gently tap filters
against the inside wall of your dust drum
and the debris will loosen and fall off.
Filter
Tabs
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filters for tears or small holes. Do not use
filters with holes or tears in it. Even a
small hole can cause a lot of dust to
come out of your Vac. If damaged,
replace filters immediately.
Cleaning and Disinfecting
Filter
Cage (2)
the Vac
Float (2)
To keep your Vac looking its best, clean
the outside with a cloth dampened with
Float
warm water and mild soap.
Adapter
(2)
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
the drum should be disinfected.
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