RIDGID RT1600 Owner's Manual

16 u.s. gallon / 60 liter detachable wet/dry vac

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OWNER'S MANUAL

16 U.S. GALLON / 60 Liter

DETACHABLE WET/DRY VAC

Call Us 1

For any questions about:

• Operation

• Warranty

(See back cover)

• Technical Assistance

• Repair Parts

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Wet/Dry Vacs

WET/DRY VAC PARTS

& ACCESSORIES

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• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . 2

• INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

• ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

• OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

• STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

• MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

• REPAIR PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Page 1: Table Of Contents
OWNER’S MANUAL 16 U.S. GALLON / 60 Liter DETACHABLE WET/DRY VAC RT16000 Call Us 1 For any questions about: • Operation • Warranty (See back cover) • Technical Assistance • Repair Parts Please have your Model Number and Serial Number on hand when calling. 1-800-474-3443 Wet/Dry Vacs WET/DRY VAC PARTS...
Page 2: Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety is a combination of using common • Do not vacuum drywall dust, cold sense, staying alert, and knowing how your fireplace ash, or other fine dusts with Wet/Dry Vacuum Cleaner (“Vac”) works. standard filter. These may pass through the filter and be exhausted back into the Safety Signal Words air.
Page 3 WARNING: • To reduce the risk of personal injury • For your own safety, read and or damage to Vac, use only RIDGID understand owner’s manual. recommended accessories. • Do not run unattended. • When using as a detached blower: •...
Page 4: Introduction
INTRODUCTION This Detachable Wet/Dry Vac is intended Read this Owner’s Manual to familiarize for house-hold use. It may be used for yourself with the product features and vacuuming wet or dry media and may be to understand the specific usage of your used as a blower.
Page 5 INTRODUCTION Unpacking This Product Requires Assembly. Check all parts from carton against the Carton Contents List. If any parts are damaged or missing, contact Carton Contents List Description Wet/Dry Vac .......1 Caster Foot w/Storage ....4 Casters ........4 Qwik Lock™ Filter .......1 Professional Locking Hose..1 Extension Wands ......2 Blower Wand .......1...
Page 6: Assembly
ASSEMBLY Caster/Caster Foot Assembly Wet/Dry Vac Assembly NOTE: Remove Powerhead Assembly Accessory Caddy Installation from Dust Drum prior to assembly of 1. Place the Two Tabs on the bottom Casters and Caster Feet. edge of the Accessory Caddy into the 1.
Page 7 1. To Connect Accessory: Your Dust Drum RIDGID Wet/Dry Vac includes Locking Accessories to prevent the Accessories 1. Place Powerhead Assembly on top of from falling off when in use. To Dust Drum with the Extended Lip of the connect the Accessories, align the...
Page 8 ASSEMBLY Inserting / Removing the 2. To Remove Hose: Rotate the end of the Professional Locking Hose in either Professional Locking Hose direction to release the Hose Latch 1. To Insert Hose: Locate the end of the from the Inlet Ridges (A). Press the Professional Locking Hose and align it Hose Release Button and pull the Hose with the Drum Inlet.
Page 9 ASSEMBLY 2. To Replace the Detachable Blower Positioning Detachable Blower onto the Powerhead Assembly, position (Powerhead Assembly) Detachable Blower above the indented 1. To Remove the Detachable Blower area of the Powerhead Assembly. from the Powerhead Assembly, press Rotate the Detachable Blower down down on the Detachable Blower Latch until the travel of the unit stops.
Page 10: Operation
OPERATION WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or damage to Vac: • Do not leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris/liquid exiting the exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you notice these signs.
Page 11 OPERATION Vacuuming Liquids Vacuuming Dry Materials 1. Vacuuming up small amounts of liquid 1. The Filter must always be correctly (less than 2” (5 cm) collected in Dust installed to avoid leaks and possible Drum) does not require Filter removal. Vac damage.
Page 12 OPERATION Emptying the Drum Powerhead WARNING: To reduce the risk Assembly of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before emptying the drum. Latches (2) 1. Unplug Power Cord from power source. 2. The Vac comes equipped with a Drain for easy emptying of liquids.
Page 13 OPERATION Blowing Feature 1. Familiarize yourself with the Detachable Blower portion of your Wet/Dry Vac. Your Wet/Dry Vac has a “Detachable Blower.” It has the capability to be used 2. Remove the Detachable Blower of as a Dedicated Blower for yard work, patio your Vac by pressing down on the cleanup, and garage applications to blow Detachable Blower Latch under the...
Page 14 OPERATION Using the Detachable Blower for “Blowing” Two suggested methods of using the Blower are: 1. Insert the round end of the Blower Wand into the Blowing Port of the Detachable Blower and turn clockwise Hose to lock. Nozzle Goggles Detachable Dusk Mask Blower Port...
Page 15: Storage
ACCESSORY & HOSE STORAGE Accessory Storage 3. For extra storage of Accessories use the Accessory Caddy. The Blower 1. The Extension Wands and other Wand fits the center opening while Accessories can be stored by placing other Accessories can be snapped into them over the Posts on the Four Caster the two side Clips.
Page 16 ACCESSORY & HOSE STORAGE Powerhead Hose Storage Assembly The Professional Locking Hose may be stored around the Powerhead Assembly and snapped into the Hose Storage Clip, located on the rear of the Powerhead Assembly. CAUTION: Do not operate vacuum while the hose is still wrapped around the powerhead assembly in the storage position.
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Detachable Blower Intake WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter or foam pad. After using the Detachable Blower of your Wet/Dry Vac, examine the bottom of the Foam Pad Blower for dust and debris.
Page 18 MAINTENANCE 3. Firmly press the Qwik Lock™ Integrated Filter Filter Plate down around the Qwik Lock™ Stud until it snaps into place. WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, NOTE: Failure to properly seat the unplug power cord before changing bottom Gasket and Integrated Filter Plate or cleaning filter.
Page 19 (no debris), run water through it as described under “Cleaning A Wet Filter”. WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, any other maintenance, repairs and adjustments should be performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. 1.800.561.8187 information@itm.com www. .com...
Page 20: Repair Parts
Detachable Wet/Dry Vac Model Number RT16000 Electrical Ratings: 120 V 12.0 A 60 Hz RIDGID parts are available on-line Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number WARNING SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED WET/DRY VAC In a double-insulated Wet/Dry Vac, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding.

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