RIDGID WD1660, Owner'S Manual

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5. Examine foam pad for reuse. If you
need to replace it, check the service
part section of this manual.
6. Replace foam pad holder on blower
with the tabs away from the blower.
Reinstall foam pad under the tabs of the
holder.
7. Reinstall intake shield and 3 screws.
The unit is ready for use.
Cleaning Vac Filter
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
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. Replace it immediately.
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small parti-
cles of dust. The filter can be used for wet
or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully
when removing to clean or installing it.
Creases in the filter pleats may occur from
installation but will not affect the perfor-
mance of the filter.
Removal
To remove the filter for cleaning or
replacement, remove filter nut from the
screw on the filter cage, and lift off filter.
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the vac for dry mate-
rial pickup.
CAUTION: Do not remove the filter
cage or float. It is there to shut off air-
flow when the drum is full of liquids.
Dry Filter
1. Light cleaning of some dry debris can
be accomplished without removing the
filter from the vac. Simply slap your
hand on top of the lid while the vac is
turned off.
2. Clean the filter in an open area. Clean-
ing SHOULD be done outdoors and not
in the living quarters.
3. Remove filter from vac. Gently tap the fil-
ter against the inside wall of your dust
drum and the debris will loosen and fall.
4. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with fine
dust (no debris) you may run water
through it as described under “Wet Filter”.
Wet Filter
Remove filter from vac, 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. Remem-
ber: To dry a filter quickly, reinstall the fil-
ter on the vac and allow the unit to run for
10 minutes. The clean air rushing through
the filter will dry it.
Installation
Refer to “Filter Assembly”.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the vac.
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 out debris.
2. Wash drum thoroughly.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs
and adjustment should be performed
by Authorized Service Centers,
always using RIDGID replacement
parts.
NOTE: To quiet noisy casters put a drop
of oil on the roller shaft.