Ridgid RV2400HF Owners Manual - Page 2

SP6775 RV2400HF ESF RIDGID 8/31/10 3:25 PM Page 2 Table of Contents Section Page Important Safety Instructions 2 Grounding Instructions 4 Introduction 5 Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents. . 5 Filter Installation 7 Drum/Caster Foot Assembly 8 Accessory Storage Bag 9 Accessory Storage 9 Cord Wrap 9 Wet/Dry Vac Assembly 10 Insert Hose 10 Operation 11 Vacuuming Dry Materials 12 Vacuuming Liquids 12 Section Page Emptying the Drum 12 Moving the Wet/Dry Vac 12 Blowing Feature 13 Maintenance 14 Filter 14 Cleaning and Disinfecting After General Debris Cleanup. . . . 14 Cleaning and Disinfecting After RRP Cleanup 14 Cord Maintenance 15 Storage 15 Casters 15 Repair Parts 16 Warranty 18 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Safety is a combination of using common sense, staying alert, and knowing how your Wet/Dry vacuum cleaner ("Vac") works. Safety Signal Words ! DANGER: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. • Sparks inside the motor can ignite flammable vapors or dust. To reduce the risk of fire or explosion, do not use near combustible liquids, gases, or dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels, lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints, natural gas, coal dust, magnesium dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun powder. ! WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. • Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes. ! CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. When using your Vac, always follow basic safety precautions including the following: ! WARNING - To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury: • Read and understand this manual and all labels on the Vac before operating. • Use only as described in this manual. • Do not leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice important signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction, debris/liquid exiting exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop using Vac if you notice these signs. • Do not leave Vac when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing. • When using for EPA RRP cleanup tasks, use only certified Ridgid HEPA filter, HF1000. • Even when used with a HEPA filter, extremely small particles may pass through the filter. Always wear appropriate protective safety equipment. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment. Store indoors. • Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children. • Do not use with a torn filter or without filter installed except when vacuuming liquids as described in this manual. Dry debris ingested by the impeller may damage the motor or be exhausted into the air. • Turn off Vac before unplugging. • To reduce the risk of injury from accidental starting, unplug power cord before changing or cleaning filter. 2