Ridgid WD0671 Owners Manual - Page 11

SP6737-1 Ridgid 7/26/10 3:33 PM Page 11 Maintenance (continued) Cleaning and Disinfecting the Wet/Dry Vac 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. Storage Before storing your Vac, the dust drum should be emptied and cleaned. The cord should be wrapped around the unit. Accessories should be kept in the same area as the Vac so they can be readily available. The Vac should be stored indoors. If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or their service agent or by similarly qualified personnel to reduce the risk of accident. Power Cord Casters If your casters are noisy, you may put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make them quieter. 11