Cleaning And Disinfecting The Wet/Dry Vac; Cord Maintenance; Storage - RIDGID 4500RV0 Mode D'emploi

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Maintenance (continued)
Cleaning A Dry Filter
NOTE: For best cleaning results due to
accumulated dust, clean the filter in an
open area. Cleaning SHOULD be done
outdoors and not in the living quarters.
1. Remove filter from Vac. Gently tap the
filter against the inside wall of your dust
drum and the debris will loosen and
fall.
2. For thorough cleaning of a dry filter
with fine dust (no debris) you may run
water through it as described in the
"Cleaning A Wet Filter" Section.
Cleaning A Wet Filter
After filter is removed, run water through
the filter from a hose or spigot. Take care
that water pressure from the hose is not
strong enough to damage filter.
IMPORTANT: After cleaning, check the
filter for tears or small holes. Do not use
a filter with holes or tears in it. Even a
small hole can cause a lot of dust to
come out of your Vac. If your filter is
damaged or worn, Replace the filter
immediately.
Allow the filter to dry before reinstalling
and storing the Vac.
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.

Cord Maintenance

When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
cord and store it properly under the left
cover (see "Cord, Hoses and Accessory
Storage" section on page 7). 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.

Storage

Before storing your Vac, the drum should
be emptied and cleaned. The cord should
be stored properly inside the unit and the
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.
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, any other
maintenance, repairs or adjustments
should be performed by Authorized
service centers, always using RIDGID
replacement parts.
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