Wet Filter; Installation; Clean & Disinfecting The Wet/Dry Vac; Storage - RIDGID RV2400A Owner's Manual

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Maintenance (cont.)
1. Remove filter from vac. Gently tap filter
against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
2. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with
fine dust (no debris), run water through
it as described under "Wet Filter".

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
Remember: To dry a filter quickly, reinstall
the filter on the vac and allow the unit to
run for approximately 10 minutes. The
clean air rushing through the filter will dry
it.
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.
IMPORTANT: If Damaged, Replace Filter
Immediately.

Installation

Refer to "Replacement Filter Assembly"
Section of this manual.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the vac.
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.
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To disinfect the drum:
1. Pour 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon
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.
damage filter.

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 and Wheels
Should your cart squeak or become hard
to roll, you should place two or three drops
of general purpose oil on each wheel at
the axle. If your casters are noisy, you may
put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make
them quieter.
Frame and Handles
Your metal handle is painted to prevent
rust, however, liquids and corrosive debris
should be wiped off with a soft cloth should
they come in contact with the handle.
WARNING: To assure product SAFETY
and RELIABILITY,
adjustments should be performed by
Authorized Service Centers, always
using RIDGID replacement parts.
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