Maintenance; Blower Intake; Filter; Filter Cleaning - RIDGID WD1665 Owner's Manual

SP6438 16 Gallon 7/26/06

Maintenance

Blower Intake

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental
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
blower for dust and debris. Check to see if
the intake to the blower has debris stuck to
the plastic vents and foam pad.
To clean the foam pad under the intake
shield of the detachable blower:
1. Remove the three screws holding the
intake shield.
2. Lift the intake shield off and set aside.
3. Lift the foam pad away from the
detached blower, the foam pad holder
will also lift away from the blower.
4. Remove the foam pad from pad holder
and set the foam pad holder to the side.
Clean the foam pad in warm soapy
water or brush debris away. Allow foam
pad to dry.
5. Examine foam pad for reuse. If you
need to replace it, check the service
part section of this manual.
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6. Replace foam pad holder on blower
with the tabs away from the blower.
Reinstall foam pad under the tabs of
starting,
the holder.
7. Reinstall intake shield and 3 screws.
The unit is ready for use.

Filter

WARNING:
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality
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.

Filter Cleaning

Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
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.
Foam Pad
Holder

Filter Removal

Foam Pad
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, unscrew the filter nut from
the filter cage, remove filter plate and lift
Intake Shield
off filter.
WARNING:
Screws (3)
cage. It is there to help prevent your
fingers from getting into the blower
wheel.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the vac for dry
material pickup.
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To reduce the risk of
Do not remove the filter