Ridgid RV2400A Owners Manual - Page 13

SP6636 1/10/07 9:52 AM Page 13 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. Emptying the Drum 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. 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. 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. 13