RIDGID RT16000 Owner's Manual page 12

OPERATION
Emptying the Drum
WARNING: To reduce the risk
!
of injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
1. Unplug Power Cord from power source.
2. The Vac comes equipped with a Drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Position the
Vac near a suitable drain or receptacle
and remove the Drain Cap.
3. Remove the Powerhead Assembly by
pulling outward at the top of the two
Latches.
4. Lift Powerhead Assembly from the Dust
Drum and set aside.
5. Use the Dust Drum Handles located
at the bottom of the Dust Drum to lift
and empty into a proper waste disposal
container.
NOTE: Do not carry the Vac by the
Detachable Blower Handle when the Vac
is full.
WARNING: To reduce the risk
!
of back injury or falls, do not lift
a Vac heavy with liquid or debris.
Scoop or drain enough contents out
to make the Vac light enough to lift
comfortably.
Powerhead
Assembly
Latches (2)
Drum
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, the Drum Catch under
the Handles on the sides of the Dust Drum
are used to lift.
To maneuver the Vac, the Detachable
Blower Handle above the Vac Inlet can
be used.
Detachable
Blower Handle
Drum
Catch (2)
Vac Inlet
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Drain Cap