RIDGID RV2400A - Manual (Page 13)

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Vacuuming Dry Materials
1. The filter must always be in correct
position to reduce the risk of 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: A dry filter is necessary 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.
3. If your filter is wet but you need to use
the vac to pick up dry material, you can
quickly dry the filter by running the vac
without hose attached for about
10 minutes. The clean air rushing
through the vac will help dry the filter.
Vacuuming Liquids
IMPORTANT:
1. When picking up small amounts of liquid
the filter may be left in place.
2. When picking up large amounts of liquid
the filter should be removed. With the
filter removed, the float mechanism
activates to prevent water from entering
the motor blower housing. If the filter is
not removed, water could enter the
motor blower housing which could
overload and damage the motor.
IMPORTANT: If water mist appears in the
exhaust, run unit 10 minutes to dryout
acoustical foam inside air passageways.
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
ceases 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 motor with
float in raised position.
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
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
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the drum.
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.
Emptying the Drum
Moving the Wet/Dry Vac
Should it become necessary to pick the
vac up to move it, the handle on the sides
of the dust drum are used to lift. To
maneuver the vac, the push/pull handle in
the rear of the unit should be used.
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