Emerson RIDGID RT14000, Owner'S Manual

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OPERATION
Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The Filter must always be correctly
installed to avoid leaks and possible
Vac damage.
2. To maintain peak performance when
vacuuming fine dust, clean the Drum
and Filter regularily.
NOTE: Do not use a wet Filter when
picking up dry material. The Filter will
quickly clog and be difficult to clean.
3. If the Filter is wet, you must allow it to
dry completely or replace it with a dry
Filter before using the Vac to pick up
dry material.
Vacuuming Liquids
1. Vacuuming up small amounts of liquid
(less than 2” (5cm) collected in Dust
Drum) does not require Filter removal.
2. When larger amounts of liquid are to
be picked up, remove the Filter, but
not the Filter Cage or Float, to prevent
the Filter from becoming saturated with
liquid. If the Filter becomes saturated,
you may see “mist” coming from the
Blowing Port.
3. When the Drum is “full” the Float will
rise and cut off airflow. The motor
sound will rise in pitch and its speed
will increase 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
for easy emptying of liquids. Position the
Vac near a suitable drain or receptacle
and remove the Drain Cap.
3. Remove the Powerhead Assembly by
pulling outward at the top of the two
Latches.
4. Lift Powerhead Assembly from the Dust
Drum and set aside.
5. Use the Dust Drum Handles located
at the bottom of the Dust Drum to lift
and empty into a proper waste disposal
container.
NOTE: Do not carry the Vac by the
Powerhead Carry Handle when the Vac
is full.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
of injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
Powerhead
Carry Handle
DRAIN
DRA
IN
Drain Cap
Dust Drum
Drum Latches (2)
WARNING: Do not operate without
filter cage and float in place. They
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.