Maintenance; Filter; Removal And Installation Of The Qwik Lock Filter; Filter Cleaning - RIDGID Pro Pack Plus WD10220 Owner's Manual

maintenance

filter

WARNING: to reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
filter Removal and Installation
filter Removal:
1. Hold the filter tabs of the Qwik Lock™
filter in each hand.
2. With one thumb on the Qwik Lock™
stud, which protrudes through the
integrated filter plate, lift up on the filter
tabs while pushing down on the stud.
3. This action will cause the filter to
release from the filter cage. Slide filter
off cage.
ImPoRtANt: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the Vac for dry
material pickup.
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
Note: Failure to properly seat the
stud. The filter is now attached.
bottom gasket could result in debris
Note: The filter is made of high quality
bypassing the filter.
paper designed to stop very small particles
of dust. The filter can be used for dry pick up
or small amounts of liquid. Handle the filter
carefully when removing to clean or
installing it. Creases in the filter pleats may
occur from installation but will not affect the
performance of the filter.
WARNING: Do not operate
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.
Integrated Filter
Plate with Center
Hole
PULL
PUSH
DOWN

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 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
12
"Cleaning A Wet Filter"
Filter
Cage
Rubber
PULL
Gasket at
Bottom of
Filter
(cutaway
view)