RIDGID RV24000 Owner's Manual page 18

Maintenance (cont.)
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.
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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.
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