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OWNER’S MANUAL

MANUAL DEL USUARIO

MODE D’EMPLOI

SAVE THIS MANUAL

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury,
the user must read and
understand the owner’s
manual before using this
product.

!

RT14000

14 U.S. GALLON / 53 Liter

CART WET/DRY VAC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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• SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . 2
• INTRODUCTION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
• ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
• OPERATION  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
• STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
• MAINTENANCE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
• REPAIR PARTS  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

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Part No. SP7080

99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431

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Summary of Contents for RIDGID RT140

Page 1: ...MPLOI SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE WARNING Toreducetheriskofinjury the user must read and understand the owner s manual before using this product RT14000 14 U S GALLON 53 Liter CART WET DRY VAC TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 2 INTRODUCTION 4 ASSEMBLY 6 OPERATION 12 STORAGE 16 MAINTENANCE 18 REPAIR PARTS 20 DRAIN D R A I N Part No SP7080 99 Washington Street Melrose MA 02176 Phone 7...

Page 2: ...ng stain or urethane can be a source of such overheating Do not vacuum drywall dust cold fireplace ash or other fine dusts with standard filter These may pass through the filter and be exhausted back into the air Use a fine dust filter instead To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic vapors do not vacuum or use near toxic or hazardous materials To reduce the risk of electric shock do not expose to rai...

Page 3: ...Keep children away when blowing Do not use blower for any job except blowing dirt and debris Do not use as a sprayer To reduce the risk of eye injury wear safety eyewear The operation of any utility Vac or blower can result in foreign objects being blown into the eyes which can result in severe eye damage To reduce the risk of being struck by or pulled down by a rolling Vac block the casters when ...

Page 4: ...ard to reach places Wet Nozzle Used for wet pickup on smooth surfaces to pick up liquid and dry the surface in one stroke Utility Nozzle General purpose nozzle for most vacuuming applications Car Nozzle Dry pickup nozzle for car interiors and most upholstery cleaning Muffler Diffuser Inserted in the exhaust port to quiet and diffuse the exhaust air stream Familiarize yourself with the accessories ...

Page 5: ... Muffler Diffuser 1 P Crevice Tool 1 Q Utility Nozzle 1 R Wet Nozzle 1 S Car Nozzle 1 T Extension Wands 2 U Accessory Caddy 1 V Pan Head Screws 10 x 3 4 19mm 8 W Owner s Manual 1 The Filter comes preassembled This Product Requires Assembly Check all parts from carton against the Carton Contents Parts list If any parts are damaged or missing contact 1 800 4 RIDGID US and Canada or by email at info ...

Page 6: ...ss firmly in place as shown 5 Repeat for the other Caster Caster Foot Assembly Front Caster Caster Foot Assembly Front Caster Foot w Storage 2 Casters 2 Caster Ball Caster Stem 1 While facing the rear of the Dust Drum place the Right Rear Axle Foot w Storage over the Left Post and press firmly in place 2 Repeat for the Left Rear Axle Foot w Storage on the Right Post The Axle slots in the Rear Axle...

Page 7: ...ther Rear Axle Foot w Storage Slot Axle Feet w Storage Axle Slot Wheel Cap Nut DRUM NOT SHOWN FOR CLARITY 7 Reposition the Dust Drum so the already assembled Wheel is against the floor 8 Install the second Wheel onto the Axle making sure the smooth side of the Wheel faces upward 9 Using a hammer gently tap the remaining Cap Nut onto the open end of the Axle Cap Nut 5 8 16mm Socket optional Wheel A...

Page 8: ... Assembly Attaching Removing Powerhead Assembly to Dust Drum 1 Place Powerhead Assembly on top of Dust Drum with the Extended Lip of the Lid aligned with the Inlet Be sure Powerhead Assembly is fully seated on the Dust Drum Extended Lip Vac Inlet Dust Drum Powerhead Assembly Dust Drum Locking Tabs 2 Accessory Caddy ASSEMBLED Accessory Caddy Installation 1 Position the Accessory Caddy on the back o...

Page 9: ... shown 3 Insert a 10 x 3 4 19mm Pan Head Screw through the hole at each end of the Carry Handle Cord Wrap and into the Powerhead Assembly Tighten securely Hose Storage Clips Assembly 1 Locate the two 2 Hose Storage Clips and four 4 10 x 3 4 19mm Pan Head Screws in the loose parts 2 Place a Clip into the recess next to one of the Latches The Curve of the Clip should face outward 3 Insert a 10 x 3 4...

Page 10: ...p both sides of the Handle just above the Handle Holders Press in firmly on the two Release Buttons using the index fingers while pulling up on the Cart Push Handle It may help to place a foot on one of the rear feet to secure the Vac Inserting Removing the Professional Locking Hose 1 To Insert Hose Locate the end of the Professional Locking Hoseand align it with the Drum Inlet Position the Hose R...

Page 11: ...ess to secure the Nozzle to the Extension Wand 2 To Disconnect Accessory Twist the Nozzle and Extension Wand to disengage the Nozzle Ridges and pull You may also press the Release Button and pull to disengage Extension Wand Release Button Accessory Nozzle Ridges CONNECT Accessory Nozzle Ridges Extension Wand Release Button DISCONNECT 2 To Remove Hose Rotate the end of the Professional Locking Hose...

Page 12: ...c shock or injury Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment Store indoors Do not handle plug switch or Vac with wet hands Unplug Vac before servicing If your Vac is not working as it should has missing parts has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to an authorized service center or call customer service When using an extension cord use only out...

Page 13: ...ase indicating the Drum is full Turn OFF the Vac and unplug the power cord before emptying the Drum 4 Following use of Vac for wet pick up allow Filter to dry completely to avoid mildew and Filter damage IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of damage to the Vac do not run Motor with Float in raised position Emptying the Dust Drum 1 Unplug Power Cord from power source 2 The Vac comes equipped with a Drain ...

Page 14: ... this manual for instructions on connecting the Locking Accessories 4 Turn the Vac on and you are ready to use your Vac as a Blower OPERATION WARNING Always wear safety eyewear complying with ANSI Z87 1 or in Canada CSA Z94 3 before using as a blower CAUTION Wear a dust mask if blowing creates dust which might be inhaled WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to bystanders keep them clear of blowing...

Page 15: ...ng Hose Blower Port Ridges Muffler Diffuser Muffler Diffuser Release Button Remove Hose 1 Rotate Hose End in either direction to disengage Blower Port Ridges 2 Press the Hose Release Button and pull the Hose End straight out of the Blower Port NOTE When used as a Vacuum the Muffler Diffuser should be installed into the Blower Port as shown Using the Muffler Diffuser will help disperse the exhaust ...

Page 16: ... additional Accessories onto the Accessory Caddy ACCESSORY HOSE STORAGE DRAIN D R A I N Caster Feet Posts 2 in front Caster Feet Posts 2 in back Accessories Accessory Caddy Accessories DRAIN D R A I N Powerhead Carry Handle Cord Wrap Cord Plug Cord Clip Cord Storage To store the Cord wrap it around the Powerhead Carry Handle Cord Wrap beneath the two Tabs Secure the Cord using the Cord Clip on the...

Page 17: ...low ACCESSORY HOSE STORAGE Hose Storage The Professional Locking Hose may be stored around the Powerhead Assembly by tucking it between the Motor Housing and Hose Storage Clips Professional Locking Hose DRAIN D R A I N Powerhead Assembly Hose Storage Clips 2 CAUTION Do not operate vacuum while the hose is still wrapped around the powerhead assembly in the storage position ...

Page 18: ...s until Filter releases 3 Slide Filter off Filter Cage IMPORTANT To avoid blower wheel and motor damage always reinstall filter before using Vac for dry pickup Filter Installation 1 Slide the Qwik Lock Filter over the Filter Cage while aligning the Qwik Lock Stud on the Filter Cage with the center hole in the Qwik Lock Integrated Filter Plate 2 Make sure the Rubber Gasket at the bottom of the Qwik...

Page 19: ...ine dust no debris run water through it as described under Cleaning A Wet Filter 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 allow...

Page 20: ...al to the parts they replace Your double insulated Wet Dry Vac is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATED and the symbol square within a square may also be marked on the appliance To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock unplug power cord before servicing the electrical parts of the Wet Dry Vac WARNING To reduce the risk of injury from electrical shock unplug power cord before servicing t...

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