Ridgid WD4070 Owners Manual - Page 5

SP6732-1 4 gallon ES 4/18/12 2:14 PM Page 5 Filter Removal and Installation ! 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. Power Head To Remove Power Head: 1. Grasp the drum latches on both the right and left side of the power head. Slowly pull the drum latches away from the drum. Lift the power head off the drum. Place the lid assembly of the Vac upside down. Flexible Locking Tab Drum Pull Out And Lift Up Removal and Installation When Using the Qwik Lock™ Stud Filter Removal: 1. Hold the filter tabs of the Qwik Lock™ filter in each hand. 2. With one thumb on the Qwik Lock™ stud, which protrudes through the integrated filter plate, lift up on the filter tabs while pushing down on the stud. 3. This action will cause the filter to release from the filter cage. Slide filter off cage. Filter Installation: 1. Carefully slide the Qwik Lock™ filter over the filter cage and press down on the outside edge of the filter until the rubber gasket on the bottom of the filter seats securely around the base of the filter cage and against the lid. 2. Align the small center hole in the top of the filter over the Qwik Lock™ stud on the filter cage. Press firmly on top of the filter near the stud to allow the filter to snap over the ball on the end of the stud. The filter is now attached. Integrated Filter PUSH Plate with Center DOWN Hole Filter Tabs (2) PULL UP Rubber Gasket at Bottom of Filter (cutaway view) Qwik Lock™ Stud Filter Cage NOTE: Failure to properly seat the bottom gasket could result in debris bypassing the filter. 5