Cleaning A Dry Filter; Cleaning A Wet Filter; Cleaning & Disinfecting The Wet/Dry Vac; Stor-N-Go Vac Cleaning - RIDGID VAC50000 Mode D'emploi

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Maintenance (continued)
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.

Cleaning A Dry Filter

1. 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.
2. After filter removal from Vac, remove
the dry debris by gently tapping the
filter against the inside wall of your dust
drum. The debris will loosen and fall.
3. For thorough cleaning of dry filter with
fine dust (no debris), run water through
it as described under "Cleaning A Wet
Filter".

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.
Your filter should be cleaned often to
maintain peak Vac performance.
Be sure to dry the filter before storing or
picking up dry debris.
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. Replace it immediately.
Allow the filter to dry before 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.

Stor-N-Go Vac Cleaning

To keep your Wet/Dry Stor-N-Go Vac
looking its best, clean the outside with
a cloth dampened with warm water and
mild soap.
To clean the Vac canister:
1. Dump debris out.
2. Wash Vac canister thoroughly with
warm water and mild soap.
3. Wipe out with dry cloth.
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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