Maintenance - RIDGID VAC12000 Owner's Manual

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Maintenance

Blower Intake
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter or foam pad.
After using the detachable blower of your
Wet/Dry Vac, examine the bottom of the
blower for dust and debris. Check to see
if the intake to the blower has debris
stuck to the plastic vents and foam pad.
To clean the foam pad under the intake
shield of the detachable blower:
1. Remove the three screws holding the
intake shield.
2. Lift the intake shield off and set aside.
3. Lift the foam pad away from the
detached blower, the foam pad holder
will also lift away from the blower.
4. Remove the foam pad from pad holder
and set the foam pad holder to the
side. Clean the foam pad in warm
soapy water or brush debris away.
Allow foam pad to dry.
5. Examine foam pad for reuse. If you
6. Replace foam pad holder on blower
7. Reinstall intake shield and 3 screws.
The unit is ready for use.
Filter
NOTE: The filter is made of high quality
paper designed to stop very small
particles of dust. The filter can be used
for dry debris or small amounts of liquid.
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 performance of the
filter.
Filter Cleaning
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 may allow a lot of dust to
come out of the exhaust port of your Vac.
Replace it immediately.
Foam Pad
IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the
Holder
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
Foam Pad
the filter before using the Vac for dry
material pickup.
Intake Shield
Screws (3)
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need to replace it, check the service
part section of this manual.
with the tabs away from the blower.
Reinstall foam pad under the tabs of
the holder.