RIDGID HD16000 Owner's Manual page 18

MAINTENANCE
Filter
WARNING: To reduce the risk
!
of injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
NOTE: The Filter 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. Creases in the Filter Pleats may
occur from installation but will not affect
the performance of the Filter.
Removal & Installation of the
Qwik Lock™ Filter
Filter Removal:
1. Place fingers under the two Filter Tabs
of the Qwik Lock™ Filter.
2. With one thumb on the Qwik Lock™
Stud, which protrudes through the
integrated Filter Plate. Lift up on the
Two Filter Tabs while pushing down on
the Stud.
3. This action will cause the Filter to
release from the Filter Cage. Slide
Filter off Filter Cage.
IMPORTANT: To avoid Blower Wheel
and Motor Damage always reinstall Filter
before using Vac for dry material pickup.
Filter Installation:
1. Carefully slide the Qwik Lock™ Filter
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.
2. Make sure the Rubber Gasket at the
bottom of the Qwik Lock™ Filter seats
around the base of the Filter Cage.
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3. 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.
WARNING:
!
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.
Integrated Filter Plate
with Center Hole
PUSH
DOWN
PULL
UP
Powerhead
Assembly
Your Filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak Vac performance.
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Do not operate
Filter
Tabs (2)
PULL
UP
Rubber
Gasket at
Bottom of
Filter
Qwik Lock™
Stud
Filter Cage
Float
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