Ridgid RV2400HF Owners Manual - Page 14

Maintenance - wet dry vacuum

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SP6775 RV2400HF ESF RIDGID 8/31/10 3:25 PM Page 14 Maintenance Filter ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter. Your 14 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac is supplied with RIDGID's certified HEPA filter. Replacement certified HEPA filters are available where you purchased your Vac. Ask for the RIDGID HF1000 HEPA filter and HF0500 pre-filter. NOTE: This filter is made of high quality HEPA media designed to stop very small particles of dust. The filter can be used for wet or dry pick up. Handle the filter carefully when removing to clean or installing it. Follow the EPA guidelines for RRP cleanup. Filter Removal Refer to page 7 "Filter Installation" Section of this manual. Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling and storing the Vac. IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check all filters for tears or small holes. Do not use a filter with holes or tears in it. Even a small hole can allow dust to pass through the filters. If a filter is damaged or worn, replace it immediately. ! WARNING: Do not operate without filter cage and float, as they prevent liquid from entering the impeller and damaging the motor. Cleaning and Disinfecting After General Debris Cleanup To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its best, clean the outside with a cloth dampened with warm water and mild soap. To clean the drum: 1. Dump debris out. 2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm water and mild soap. 3. Wipe out with dry cloth. Before prolonged storage or as needed (i.e.; waste water pick up) the drum should be disinfected. To disinfect the drum: 1. Pour 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon chlorine bleach into the drum. 2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes, carefully swishing every few minutes, making sure to wet all inside surfaces of the drum. 3. Empty drum after 20 minutes. Rinse with water until bleach smell is gone. Allow drum to dry completely before sealing the motor on the drum. Cleaning and Disinfecting After RRP Cleanup If you are using this vacuum in accordance with lead safe work practices under the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rule, follow the guidelines established by the EPA. IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the blower wheel and motor, always reinstall the filter before using the Vac for dry material pick-up. 14

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Cleaning and Disinfecting After
General Debris Cleanup
To keep your Wet/Dry Vac looking its
best, clean the outside with a cloth
dampened with warm water and mild
soap.
To clean the drum:
1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash drum thoroughly with warm water
and mild soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
Before prolonged storage or as needed
(i.e.; waste water pick up) the drum
should be disinfected.
To disinfect the drum:
1.Pour 1 gallon of water and 1 teaspoon
chlorine bleach into the drum.
2. Let solution stand for 20 minutes,
carefully swishing every few minutes,
making sure to wet all inside surfaces
of the drum.
3. Empty drum after 20 minutes. Rinse
with water until bleach smell is gone.
Allow drum to dry completely before
sealing the motor on the drum.
Cleaning and Disinfecting After
RRP Cleanup
If you are using this vacuum in
accordance with lead safe work practices
under the EPA Renovation, Repair and
Painting rule, follow the guidelines
established by the EPA.
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Maintenance
WARNING:To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning filter.
Your 14 Gallon Professional Wet/Dry Vac
is supplied with RIDGID’s certified HEPA
filter. Replacement certified HEPA filters
are available where you purchased your
Vac. Ask for the RIDGID HF1000 HEPA
filter and HF0500 pre-filter.
NOTE:
This filter is made of high quality
HEPA media designed to stop very small
particles of dust. The filter can be used
for wet or dry pick up. Handle the filter
carefully when removing to clean or
installing it. Follow the EPA guidelines for
RRP cleanup.
Filter
Filter Removal
Refer to page 7 "Filter Installation"
Section of this manual.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the Vac.
!
WARNING: Do not operate
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.
!
IMPORTANT:
After cleaning, check all filters
for tears or small holes. Do not use a filter
with holes or tears in it. Even a small hole
can allow dust to pass through the filters.
If a filter is damaged or worn, replace it
immediately
.
IMPORTANT:
To avoid damage to the
blower wheel and motor, always reinstall
the filter before using the Vac for dry
material pick-up.
SP6775 RV2400HF ESF RIDGID
8/31/10
3:25 PM
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