RIDGID WD16400 Owner's Manual page 12

Maintenance (continued)
Filter Bag
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
A Filter Bag may be used in place of or in
addition to the Qwik Lock™ Cartridge
Filter.
NOTE: When picking up dry debris a filter
bag or cartridge filter must be properly
installed.
1. Filter Bag to be used to pick up dry
debris only.
2. Correct positioning of cardboard collar
is required to assure proper seal.
3. Locate two ribs on inlet tube, inside
drum.
4. Slide cardboard collar onto inlet tube
and position cardboard collar between
the two ribs.
5. With the cardboard collar securely
installed, unfold and position Filter Bag
inside drum, as shown.
REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS
1. Slide cardboard collar toward center of
Vac drum.
2. Remove Filter Bag from Vac drum and
discard.
3. Install new Filter Bag.
WARNING:
!
Do not operate without filter cage.
To avoid health hazards from vapors
or dust, do not vacuum toxic,
carcinogenic or other hazardous
materials such as asbestos, arsenic,
barium, beryllium, lead, pesticides or
other health endangering materials.
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Ribs (2)
Inlet Tube
CAUTION:
!
To avoid spilled debris, when picking
up heavy or sharp material, monitor
bag volume and do not overfill.
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Filter Bag
Cardboard
Collar
Vac
Vac
Unfolded
Filter Bag
Cardboard
Collar
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