RIDGID WD16400 Owner's Manual page 13

Maintenance (continued)
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 Power Head 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.
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.
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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.
Cord Maintenance
When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
Cord and wrap it around the Power Head
Assembly Pull Handle. 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.
Storage
Before storing your Vac, the 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, any other maintenance,
repairs and adjustments should be
performed by Authorized Service
Centers, always
replacement parts.
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