Cleaning A Wet Filter; Cord Maintenance - RIDGID WD40800 Owner's Manual

Maintenance (continued)

Cleaning A 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 damage filter.
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. If your filter is damaged or
worn, Replace it immediately.
Installation
Refer to page 13 "Filter Removal and
Installation" Section of this manual.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the Vac or picking up dry
debris.
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.
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.

Cord Maintenance

When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
cord and wrap it around the hooks on
the side of the detachable blower. If the
power cord is damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or their
service agent or by similarly qualified
personnel to reduce the risk of accident.
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 shown. Accessories
should be kept in the same area as the
Vac so they can be readily available.
The Vac should be stored indoors.
Accessories
Hose
Accessory
Storage Bin
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, any other
servicing or repairs and adjust-
ments should be performed by
Authorized Service Centers, always
using RIDGID replacement parts.
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Cord
Wrap
Power
Cord