Replacement Filter Assembly - RIDGID WD12780 Owner's Manual

SP6724.qxd 4/22/09

Replacement Filter Assembly

1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage, sliding it over the center ring
covering the 3 slots until the filter stops
against the lid.
2. Place filter plate and filter nut onto
threaded stud and tighten it down.
Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away
from plate as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this
may deform or crack the filter cage, or
filter.
! WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power source
outlet until all assembly steps are
complete and you have read and
understood the safety and operation
instructions. Do not operate Vac
with any parts damaged or missing.
Filter Cage Assembly
NOTE: If filter cage or float needs to be
replaced or removed, use a flat blade
screwdriver and insert the blade near one
of the tabs between the filter cage and
the center ring of the lid. Pry the tab out
of the slot. Tilt the cage and lift away from
the lid. To replace, follow the assembly
instructions below:
WARNING: Do not operate
!
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.
1. Place the float over the opening in the
center of the lid with the words "This
Side Towards Lid" laying face down
over the hole.
2. Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the
center ring of the lid.
3. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into slots for a secure fit.
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Filter Nut
Lever
Lid
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Float
Solid End
THIS SIDE
TOWARD LID
Lid
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Slots (3)
Filter Nut
Filter Plate
Filter
Threaded Stud
Filter Cage
Slots (3)
Power
Assembly
Slots (3)