Vacuuming Dry Materials; Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Drum - RIDGID WD16400 Manuel Du Propriétaire

Operation (continued)

Vacuuming Dry Materials

1. The Filter must always be in correct
position at all times to avoid leaks and
possible damage to Vac.
2. 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: A dry Filter is necessary to pick
up dry material. If you use your Vac to
pick up material when the Filter is wet,
the Filter will clog quickly and be very
difficult to clean.

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid (2 - 4 inches (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 4 inches (10 cm)
of liquid in the bottom of the drum)
we recommend that the Filter be
removed. If the Filter is not removed,
it will become saturated and misting
may appear in the exhaust.
3. When the liquid in the Drum reaches
a predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to cut
off air-flow. You will know that the float
has risen because Vac airflow ceases
and the motor noise will become higher
in pitch, due to increased motor speed.
When this happens, turn off the Vac,
unplug the Power Cord, and empty the
Drum.
WARNING:
!
Do not operate without filter cages
and floats, as they prevent liquid
from entering the impeller and
damaging the motor.
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4. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the Filter must be dried to avoid
possible mildew and damage to the
Filter.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac, do not run Vac
with Float in raised position.

Emptying the Drum

WARNING:
!
To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, unplug 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.
2. Another option is to remove the Power
Head Assembly. Pull the Flexible
Latches outward on each side of the
Power Head Assembly to release from
the Drum.
3. While holding the Latches out, lift the
Power Head Assembly up and away
from the Drum.
4. Lay Power Head Assembly upside
down on a clean area while emptying
Drum or changing Filter.
5. 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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