Vacuuming Liquids; Emptying The Drum; Moving The Wet/Dry Vac - RIDGID 1250RV0 Mode D'emploi

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Operation (Continued)

Vacuuming Liquids

1. When picking up small amounts of
liquid (2-4 inches of liquid in the
bottom of the drum) the filter may be
left in place.
2. When picking up larger amounts of
liquid (more than 4" of liquid in the
bottom of the drum) we recommend
that the filter be removed. If the filter is
not removed, it will become saturated
and misting may appear in the
exhaust.
3. After using the Vac to pick up liquids,
the filter must be dried to reduce the
risk of possible mildew and damage to
the filter.
4. When the liquid in the drum reaches a
predetermined level, the float
mechanism will rise automatically to cut
off air-flow. When this happens, turn off
the Vac, unplug the power cord, and
empty the drum. You will know that the
float has risen because Vac airflow
ceases and the motor noise will
become higher in pitch, due to
increased motor speed.
5. When vacuuming a large amount of
liquid containing debris, it is recom-
mended to use a wet application filter
(VF7000) in place of the supplied
pleated paper filter. The wet application
filter will prevent this debris from entering
the motor, thus protecting the motor from
possible damage.
IMPORTANT: To reduce the risk of
damage to the Vac, do not run motor
with float in raised position.
WARNING: Do not operate
without filter cage and float, as they
prevent liquid from entering the
impeller and damaging the motor.

Emptying the Drum

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
back injury or falls, do not lift a Vac
heavy with liquid or debris. Scoop
or drain enough contents out to
make the Vac light enough to lift
comfortably.
1. The Vac comes equipped with a drain
for easy emptying of liquids. Simply
unscrew the drain cap and lift the
opposite side slightly to empty the
drum.
Drain
2. Another option is to remove the drum
assembly, from the power base in
order to dispose of debris or liquids.
3. Follow the directions for drum removal
on page 7.
4. Dump the drum contents into the
proper waste disposal container.

Moving the Wet/Dry Vac

Should it become necessary to pick the
Vac up to move it, the lift handle on the
top of the lid is used to lift.
Lift Handle
Lid
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