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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. Remember: To dry
a filter quickly, reinstall the filter on the vac
and allow the unit to run for approximately
10 minutes. The clean air rushing through
the filter will dry it.
Installation
Refer to page 5 "Replacement Filter
Assembly" Section of this manual.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the vac.
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.
Storage
Before storing your vac, the dust drum
should be emptied and cleaned. The cord
should be wrapped around the unit and
the hose should be stored as described in
this manual. Accessories should be kept in
the same area as the vac so they can be
readily available. The vac should be stored
indoors.
Casters
If your casters are noisy, you may put a
drop of oil on the roller shaft to make them
quieter.
WARNING:
To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustments should be
performed by Authorized Service
Centers,
always using RIDGID
replacement parts.
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