Ridgid WD1450 Owners Manual - Page 6

SP6542-2.qxd 6/26/07 1:20 PM Page 6 Replacement Filter Assembly 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 removed or replaced, 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 instructions below: Filter Nut Lever ! 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. Filter Cage Tabs (3) Float Solid End Filter Nut Filter Plate Filter Threaded Stud Filter Cage Slots (3) Power Head Assembly 3. 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. ! WARNING: To reduce the risk of 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. THIS SIDE TOWARD LID 4. Line up filter cage tabs with slots in the center ring of the lid. 5. Push on the filter cage until the tabs snap into slots for a secure fit. Filter Cage Tabs (3) Slots (3) Slots (3) 6