RIDGID AM2560 Owner's Manual

AM25600

THREE SPEED
AIR MOVER

FOR QUESTIONS OR INFORMATION CONTACT US AT

1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) from the US and Canada

01-800-701-9811 from Mexico

www.ridgidvacs.com

Part No. SP6786 Printed in Mexico

OWNER’S MANUAL

SAVE THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the owner’s manual
before using this product.

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Thank you for buying a RIDGID product.

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Table of Contents

Section Page

Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . .2

Motor Specifications and Electrical

Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Unpacking and Checking Carton

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Features and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Section Page

Storage and Transportation . . . . . . . . . . 6

Cleaning Your Air Mover . . . . . . . . . . . .7

User Servicing/Troubleshooting

Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-9

Wiring Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
Air Mover works.

Safety Signal Words

DANGER: Indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

will result

in death or serious injury.

WARNING: Indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could

result in death or serious injury.

CAUTION: Indicates a hazardous

situation which, if not avoided,

could

result in minor or moderate injury.
When using your Air Mover, always follow

basic safety precautions including the
following:

WARNING

- To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:

• Read and understand this manual and
all labels on the Air Mover before
operating.

• Use only as described in this manual.

• To reduce the risk of electric shock, do
not expose to rain, or immerse in or use
in standing water. Store indoors only.

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Use only with GFCI-protected outlets

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Do not stac

k Air Mo

v

ers more than 2

units high.

• Do not use an extension cord with this
Air Mover.

• Electrical appliances can ignite
flammable vapors or dust.

Do not use
near combustible liquids, gases,
or dusts.

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• Do not leave plugged into outlet when
not in use or when servicing. Turn off
before unplugging.

• To reduce the risk of stirring up and
inhaling toxic vapors, do not use near
toxic or hazardous materials.

• Never operate with safety grills
removed.

• This unit has an automatically-operated
protective device which may shut down
the unit during operation. Unplug before
servicing or cleaning.

• Do not use with solid state speed
control device.

• Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.

• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

• Do not use with damaged cord, plug, or
other parts.

• If your Air Mover is not working as it
should, has missing parts, has been
dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, call customer
service.

• Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as
handle

, close a door on cord, or pull

cord around shar

p edges or cor

ners

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K

eep cord a

w

a

y from heated surfaces.

• Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not
cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or
similar co

v

erings. Do not route cord
under furniture or appliances. Arrange
cord away from traffic area and where it
will not be tr

ipped o

v

er

.

• Do not handle plug, switch, or the Air
Mover with wet hands.

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Motor Specifications and
Electrical Requirements

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This Air Mover is provided with a 3-speed,
115 volt, 60 Hz induction motor with a
grounding conductor. It is thermally
protected and will automatically shut down
if over-heated. Once it cools, the motor
will restart automatically if not unplugged.

In the event of a malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of
least resistance for electric current to
reduce the risk of electric shock. This Air

CAUTION:

• This fan has an automatic motor
shutoff device; it may restart
without notice. To reduce the risk
of injury, unplug before servicing.

• Do not use an extension cord with
this fan.

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Do not lift Air Mover by retractable
h

andle.

• Do not use retractable handle and
wheels for going up and down stairs.

• Do not use unit as a hand truck or
moving dolly.

• Do not put any object into air intake
openings.

• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.

• Direct air discharge only at work area.
Do not direct air at bystanders.

O

bserve the following warnings that

a

ppear on the motor housing of your Air

Mover:

CAUTION:

• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.

• Do not move or carry Air Mover when it
is operating.

• Only operate on a level and stable
surface to prevent it from falling and
possibly causing injury or damage to
unit.

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of
electric shock, connect only to a
GFCI protected outlet. Do not expose
to water or rain.

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WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF TIP-OVER DURING STORAGE OR
TRANSPORT, STACK 2-HIGH ONLY.

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Mover is equipped with an electric cord
having an equipment grounding conductor
and a grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into a matching outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

Do not modify the plug provided. If it will
not fit the outlet, hav

e the proper outlet

installed by a qualified electrician.

Retractable
Handle
Locked

Retractable
Handle
Unlocked

Introduction

A

ir Movers are designed to move large
volumes of air. They are used to dry wet
carpets, floors and furniture. They may
also be used for ventilation.

Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents

Carefully unpack and inspect your Air Mover.
Call 1-800-4-RIDGID (1-800-474-3443) or
E-mail us at [e-mail] if any
parts are damaged or missing.

Your Air Mover comes packaged with the
retractable handle in a locked downward
position.

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Handle Down Position Handle Up Position

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Features and Operation

Carrying Handle

Recessed
Stacking Pads (4)

Air Outlet

Retractable
Handle

Cord Wrap
Area

3-Speed
ON/OFF Switch

Wheels (2)

Foot Bumper (4)

Place Air Mover in desired operating position:

Floor & Carpet

90° Ceilings & Ventilation

NOTE: Collapse retractable handle for
safety

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W

hen stacking units, position the four foot

bumpers on the recessed stacking pads.

Recessed
Stacking
Pads (4)

Foot
Bumper (4)

To transport the units in a stacked position,
fully extend the bottom Air Mover handle.
Grasp handles of each unit firmly, and tilt
units backwards and move to desired
location.

During Transportation,
Firmly Grasp Both Handles

The units conveniently “stack” for storage,
as shown

Storage and Transportation

CAUTION: Do not operate Air
Mover when stacked on top of each
other. Do not stack more than 2
high.

Air Mover Units
Stacked 2 High
Only

Air Mover Units
Stacked 2 High
Only

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PREFERRED POSITION

ALTERNATE POSITION

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User Servicing / Troubleshooting
Instructions

Cleaning Your Air Mover

I

f the polypropylene housing becomes
soiled it may be wiped off with a damp
cloth.

WARNING: After servicing, any
safety device (includes grilles,
impeller, etc.) should be reinstalled
or remounted.

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Unit will not run. 1. No power to unit. 1. Plug unit in. Check circuit breaker.

2. Switch not on. 2. Place in “ON” position.

3. Switch is faulty. 3. Replace switch.

4. Faulty/broken cord or 4. Perform continuity check, using
motor wire. volt/amp meter. Repair/replace

faulty broken wire.

Unit runs but air 1. Unit has been severely jolted 1. Remove motor and replace
mover makes causing blower wheel to rub damaged motor or motor mounts,
loud scraping against housing. as needed.
noise. 2. Unit has been severely jolted 2. Replace blower wheel or damaged

causing housing to deform. housing.

Unit runs but 1. Severe jolt has bent motor 1. Remove and replace motor.
vibrates shaft causing unit to be out of
excessively. balance.

2. Blower wheel blade damaged. 2. Replace blower wheel if necessary.

3. Dirt build up on one side of 3. Clean blower wheel blades.
Air Mover blower wheel.

Unit runs but 1. Blower wheel is jammed 1. Remove motor and replace
blower wheel against housing. damaged motor mounts. Replace
does not turn. blower wheel if necessary.

2. Capacitor wire has broken/ 2. Repair/replace wires/motor as
come loose, capacitor has necessary.
failed.

3. Housing has been damaged 3. Replace housing/unit as necessary.
such that it presses on blower
wheel.

Unit runs briefly, 1. Motor bearings are failing or 1. Replace motor.
then shuts off motor has developed an
on overload. internal electrical fault.

2. Intake grille and /or exhaust 2. Remove obstruction.
grille is obstructed.

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WARNING: Unplug before any disassembly or servicing.

Repair Parts

Three Speed Air Mover

Model Number AM25600

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

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Repair Parts

Wiring Diagram

Three Speed Air Mover

Model Number AM25600

RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com

Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number

RED (LOW)

BLUE (MED)

BLACK (HI)

MOTOR

GREEN

WHITE

SWITCH

POWER
CORD

BLACK

Key

No. Part Number Description

1 510141 Switch & Knob

2 833658 Grille, Inlet

3 510140 Wheel Assembly

4 833690 Foot Bumper (4 pack)

5 833675 Cord w/Plug

6 833674 Motor

7 833659 Grille, Exhaust

8 833660 Blower Wheel

9 833691 Handle

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