RIDGID RT12000 Owner'S Manual Download Page 8

8

ASSEMBLY

Extension Wand 

Release Button

Accessory Nozzle 

Ridges

CONNECT:

Locking Accessories

1.  To Connect Accessory: Your 

RIDGID Wet/Dry Vac includes Locking 
Accessories to prevent the Accessories 
from falling off when in use. To 
connect the Accessories, align the 
Nozzle Ridges of the Accessory with 
the Release Button of your Extension 
Wand. Press 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.

Accessory Nozzle 

Ridges

Extension Wand 

Release Button

DISCONNECT:

Inserting the Professional 
Locking Hose

1.  Locate the end of the Professional 

Locking Hose and align it with the Drum 
Inlet.  Align the Hose Release Button with 
the Ridges on the Vac Inlet.  Push the 
Hose end straight into the Vac Inlet until 
the Hose Release Button fully engages 
the Inlet Ridges.

2.  To remove Hose, rotate the end of the 

Professional Locking Hose in 
either direction to release the 
Hose Latch from the Inlet Ridges. 
Press the Hose Release Button and 
pull the Hose end straight out of the 
Vac Inlet.

DRAIN

Drum

Vac Inlet

Ridges

Professional 

Locking Hose

Hose

Release Button

SP7054 RT12000.indb   8

9/5/18   12:04 PM

Summary of Contents for RT12000

Page 1: ...U S GALLON 45 Liter WET DRY VAC OWNER S MANUAL WARNING To reduce the risk of injury the user must read and understand the owner s manual before using this product RT12000 DRAIN D R A IN TABLE OF CONTE...

Page 2: ...terials such as rags or sawdust containing stain or urethane can be sources of such overheating Do not vacuum drywall dust cold fireplace ash or other fine dusts with standard filter These may pass th...

Page 3: ...ccessories When using as a blower Direct air discharge only at work area Do not direct air at bystanders Keep children away when blowing Do not use blower for any job except blowing dirt and debris Do...

Page 4: ...nsion Wands These Wands can be connected together and provide additional length Wet Nozzle Used for wet pickup on smooth surfaces to pick up liquid and dry the surface in one stroke Utility Nozzle Gen...

Page 5: ...er 1 H Professional Locking Hose 1 I Extension Wands 2 J Utility Nozzle 1 K Wet Nozzle 1 L Car Nozzle 1 M Owner s Manual 1 The Filter comes preassembled This Product Requires Assembly Check all parts...

Page 6: ...Dry Vac Assembly Caster Foot Caster Caster Ball Caster Stem Caster Foot Post Hole Caster Foot Post Dust Drum 2 Press in on the two Latches located on either side of the Dust Drum until they snap into...

Page 7: ...ended Flange to the rear of the Powerhead Assembly as shown 3 Insert a 10 x 3 4 19 mm Pan Head Screw through the hole at each end of the Carry Handle and into the Powerhead Assembly Tighten securely H...

Page 8: ...ase Button and pull to disengage Accessory Nozzle Ridges Extension Wand Release Button DISCONNECT Inserting the Professional Locking Hose 1 Locate the end of the Professional Locking Hose and align it...

Page 9: ...dust Flammable liquids gases and vapors include lighter fluid solvent type cleaners oil based paints gasoline alcohol and aerosol sprays Explosive dusts include coal magnesium aluminum grain and gun p...

Page 10: ...tric shock this Vac has a Polarized Plug one blade is wider than the other This Plug will fit in a Polarized Outlet only one way If the Plug does not fit fully in the Outlet reverse the Plug If it sti...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...nal Locking Hose Release Button end with the Blower Port Ridges Push the Hose End straight into the Blower Port until the Hose Release Button fully engages the Blower Port Ridges 3 Optional Attach the...

Page 13: ...al Locking Hose Powerhead Assembly Hose Storage Clips 2 Cord Storage To store the Cord wrap it around the top Handle Cord Wrap beneath the two Tabs Secure the Cord using the Cord Clip on the Plug WARN...

Page 14: ...ses 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 Fi...

Page 15: ...un 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 hos...

Page 16: ...are 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 12 U S Gallon 45 L...

Reviews: