RIDGID WD1665 - Manual (Page 6)

Replacement Filter Assembly
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Filter Cage
Filter Nut
Lever Filter Nut
Filter Plate
Filter
Slots (3)
Threaded
Stud
Filter Cage
Tabs (3)
Slots (3)
THIS SIDE
TOWARD LID
Filter
Cage
Tabs (3)
Float
Solid End
Power
Assembly
Slots (3)
1. Carefully slide the filter over the filter
cage, sliding it over the center ring
covering the 3 slots until the filter stops
against the lid.
2. Place filter nut and filter plate onto
threaded stud and tighten it down.
Finger tighten only.
NOTE: Lever of filter nut should be away
from plate as shown.
IMPORTANT: Do not overtighten as this
may deform or crack the filter cage, or
filter.
NOTE: If filter cage or float needs to be
replaced or removed, use a flat blade
screwdriver and insert the blade near one
of the tabs between the filter cage and the
center ring of the lid. Pry the tab out of the
slot. Tilt the cage and lift away from the lid.
To replace, follow the assembly instruct-
ions below:
1. Place the float over the opening in the
center of the lid with the words "This
Side Towards Lid" laying face down over
the hole.
2. Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the
center ring of the lid.
3. Push on the filter cage until the tabs
snap into slots for a secure fit.
WARNING: For your own safety,
never connect plug to power source
outlet until all assembly steps are
complete and you have read and
understood the safety and operation
instructions. Do not operate vac with
any parts damaged or missing.
WARNING: To avoid personal injury
or damage to vac be sure to keep
hands, fingers, or any other foreign
objects out of the center opening
when assembling the float.
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