CLEANING A DRY FILTER
1. Some removal of dry debris can be accomplished
without removing the Filter from the Vac. Slap your
hand on top of the Lid while the Vac is turned OFF.
2. For best cleaning results due to accumulated dust,
clean the Filter outdoors in an open area.
3. After Filter removal from Vac, remove the dry debris
by gently tapping Filter against the inside wall of
your Dust Drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
4. For thorough cleaning of Dry Filter with fine dust
(no debris), run water through Filter 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 dust to come out of your
Vac. Replace it immediately.
Allow the Filter to dry completely before reinstalling and
storing the Vac or picking up dry debris.
PULL
Stud
PULL
Filter
Tab (2)
(C)
(A)
Filter Cage
Rubber Gasket
PUSH
DOWN
Filter Plate
Filter Hole
MAINTENANCE
FILTER
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of injury from accidental
starting, disengage and remove battery pack from
the wet/dry vac receptacle before changing or
cleaning filter.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION OF THE
QWIK LOCK™ FILTER (Fig. 11)
1. To Remove Filter: Place fingers under the Two Filter
Tabs.
2. While pressing down with one thumb on the Qwik
Lock™ Stud, that protrudes through the center
of the Filter Plate, lift up on the Tabs until Filter
releases.
3. Slide Filter off Filter Cage. Filter Cage and Float
should not be removed.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid Blower Wheel and Motor
Damage always reinstall Filter before using Vac for
dry pickup.
4. To Install Filter: Slide the Qwik Lock™ Filter (C)
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.
5. Make sure the Rubber Gasket at the bottom of the
Qwik Lock™ Filter (C) seats around the base of the
Filter Cage.
6. Firmly press the Qwik Lock™ Integrated Filter Plate
down around the Qwik Lock™ Stud until it snaps
into place.
NOTE:
Failure to properly seat the bottom Gasket and
Integrated Filter Plate to the Filter Cage could result in
debris bypassing the Filter.
Your Filter should be cleaned often to maintain peak
Vac performance.
WARNING:
Do not operate without filter cage and float, as
they prevent liquid from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor.
Fig. 11
WARNING:
To ensure SAFETY and RELIABILITY, always use RIDGID replacement parts.
NOTE:
The Filter (C) is made of high quality paper
designed to stop small particles of dust. The Filter can
be used for dry pick up or small amounts of liquid.
Handle the Filter carefully when removing or installing it.
Creases in the Filter Pleats may occur from installation
but will not affect the performance of the Filter.
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