Vacuuming Dry Materials; Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Drum - RIDGID WD1855AU0 Owner's Manual

Operation (continued)

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The filter must always be in the correct
position to avoid leaks and possible
damage to Vac.
2. Your Wet/Dry Vac comes with the
VF5000 Filter installed. When using
your Vac to pick up very fine dust, it will
be necessary for you to empty the drum
and clean the filter at more frequent
intervals to maintain peak
Vac performance.
NOTE: It is necessary that a dried filter
is used to pick up dry material. If you use
your Vac to pick up dust when the filter
is wet, the filter will clog quickly and be
very difficult to clean. Allow filter to dry out
before storing.

Vacuuming Liquids

IMPORTANT:
1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid (less than 5-10 cm of liquid in the
bottom of the drum) the filter may be
left in place.
2. When picking up larger amounts of
liquid (more than 10 cm of liquid in the
bottom of the drum) we recommend
removing the filter. If the filter is not
removed, it will become saturated and
misting may appear in the exhaust.
3. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to reduce the
risk of possible mildew and damage to
the filter.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches
a predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to
cut off air-flow. When this happens,
turn off the Vac, unplug the power cord
and empty the drum.You will know
that the float has risen because Vac
airflow will cease and the motor noise
will become higher in pitch, due to
increased motor speed.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac, do not run the Vac
with float in raised position.

Emptying the Drum

WARNING: To reduce the risk
of injury from accidental starting,
unplug the power cord before
emptying the drum.
1. The Vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
drum.
Drum
Drain
Drain Cap
2. Another option is to remove the
powerhead assembly.
3. Lay powerhead assembly aside on
a clean area while emptying drum.
4. Dump the drum contents into the proper
waste disposal container.
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.
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