Ridgid WD1680 Owners Manual - Page 36

SP6779-2 Ridgid WD1680 E S 2/3/12 1:57 PM Page 16 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 drum should be emptied and cleaned. The cord and hose should be stored as described in this manual. Accessories should be kept in the same area as the Vac so they can be readily available. The Vac should be stored indoors. Casters If your casters are noisy, you may put a drop of oil on the roller shaft to make them quieter. ! WARNING: To assure product SAFETY and RELIABILITY, repairs and adjustments should be performed by Authorized Service Centers, always using RIDGID replacement parts. Cord Maintenance When vacuuming is complete, unplug the cord and wrap it around the hooks on the side of the detachable blower. 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. Detachable Blower Cord Wrap Power Cord Cord Swivel 16