RIDGID DV05000 Owner's Manual
DV05000
5 U.S. GALLON/15 LITER
ASH VAC
Part No. SP6957 Printed in China
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.
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
• Español - página 17
• Français - page 33
This vacuum is intended to pick up
COLD ash from fireplaces, grills, ovens,
ashtrays, etc. Read and understand this
manual and all labels on this ash vac
before operating.
• Use only as described in this manual.
• Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, like cigarettes, matches or
hot, glowing, or burning embers. Pick up
cold ash only. Be aware that ash/embers
can be hot for days after use.
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Table of Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Safety is a combination of using common
sense, staying alert, and knowing how your
vacuum cleaner (“Vac”) 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 Vac, always follow basic
safety precautions including the following:
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of fire, heat
damage, electric shock, or injury:
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• Use caution when vacuuming materials
that appear to have cooled, but may
actually be hot inside. First check for
hot spots by raking through the
ashes/coals. Air flow created during
vacuuming may cause hot ash to
reignite. As you vacuum, constantly
check the nozzle, hose, drum, and
motor for excessive temperatures. If
you notice an increase in temperature,
turn off the vacuum immediately.
Unplug the vacuum and remove the
vacuumed material from the drum.
• The drum must be emptied and
cleaned after each use, and before
picking up other household debris.
• Allow the vacuum to cool before
storage, especially enclosed storage.
• Do not use paper dust bags.
• To reduce the risk of damage from
accidental hot ember pickup, do not
place the vacuum on surfaces
susceptible to heat damage, such as
carpeting, vinyl flooring, or wood
surfaces.
• Do not leave Vac running while
unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal
operation such as loss of suction,
debris exiting exhaust, or abnormal
motor noises. Immediately stop using
Vac if you notice these signs.
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ection Page
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Grounding Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Unpacking and Checking
Carton Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Vac Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-9
Removal of Power Head Assembly . . . . 7
Caster Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Power Head Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Insert Locking Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Hose Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
LED Lighted Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
S
ection Page
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10-11
Motor/Electrical . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Emptying the Vac Drum . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13
HEPA Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Filter Removal and Installation. . . . . . . 12
Cleaning a Dry Cartridge Filter . . . . . . 13
Cleaning & Disinfecting the Ash Vac . . 13
Cord Maintenance & Storage. . . . . . . . 13
Ash Vac Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Casters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Repair Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14-15
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
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• Do not handle plug, switch, or the Vac
with wet hands.
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Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
as handle, close a door on cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run vac over cord. Keep cord
away from heated surfaces.
• Only use extension cords that are
intended for outdoor use, such as SJW
or SJTW. Use only three-wire outdoor
extension cords that have three-prong
grounding plugs and grounding
receptacles that accept the vac's plug.
Extension cords in poor condition or
too small in wire size can pose fire and
shock hazards. To reduce the risk of
these hazards, be sure the cord is in
good condition and that liquid does not
contact the connection. Do not use an
extension cord with conductors smaller
than 16 gauge (AWG) in size.
To reduce power loss, use a 14 gauge
extension cord if 25 to 50 ft. long and
12 gauge for 50 ft. or longer.
• Connect only to a properly-grounded
outlet. See grounding instructions
• Do not put any object into ventilation
openings. Do not vacuum with any
ventilation openings blocked; keep free
of dust, lint, hair or anything that may
reduce air flow.
• Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
• To reduce the risk of falls, use extra
care when cleaning on stairs.
• To reduce the risk of back injury or
falls, do not lift a Vac that is heavy with
debris. Partially empty by scooping out
debris.
• To reduce the risk of personal injury or
damage to Vac, use only Ridgid
recommended accessories.
• To reduce the risk of eye injury, wear
safety eyewear. The operation of any
utility Vac can result in foreign objects
being blown into the eyes, which can
result in severe eye damage.
• Do not leave Vac when plugged in.
Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite
flammable vapors or dust. To reduce
the risk of fire or explosion, do not use
near combustible liquids, gases, or
dusts, such as gasoline or other fuels,
lighter fluid, cleaners, oil-based paints,
natural gas, coal dust, magnesium
dust, grain dust, aluminum dust, or gun
powder.
• To reduce the risk of inhaling toxic
vapors, do not vacuum or use near
toxic or hazardous materials.
• To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not expose to rain or allow liquid to
enter motor compartment. Store
indoors.
• This Ash Vac is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a
person responsible for their safety.
• Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
• Do not use with a torn filter or without
filter and filter screen installed.
Dry debris ingested by the impeller
may damage the motor or be
exhausted into the air.
• Turn off Vac before unplugging.
• To reduce the risk of injury from
accidental starting, unplug power cord
before changing or cleaning filter.
• 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 Vac is not working
as it should, has missing parts, has
been dropped, damaged, left outdoors,
or dropped into water, call customer
service.
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Observe the following warnings that
appear on the Lighted Nozzle.
Observe the following warnings that
appear on the Vacuum.
WARNING: Risk of Electric Shock.
For your own safety, read and
understand owner’s manual.
Do not run unattended. Do not pick
up toxic, flammable, or other
hazardous materials. Do not use
around explosive liquids or vapors.
To reduce the risk of electric shock,
do not use on wet surfaces. Do not
expose to rain. Store indoors.
This is a dry vacuum only; NEVER
vacuum liquids with this product.
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WARNING: Risk of Fire and Heat
Damage.
This vacuum is intended to pick up
COLD ash from fireplaces, grills,
ovens, ash-trays, etc. Do not pick
up hot, glowing, or burning
ash/embers. Pick up cold ash only.
Be aware that ash/embers can be
hot for days after use. To reduce
the risk of damage from accidental
hot ember pickup, do not place the
vacuum on surfaces susceptible to
heat damage such as carpeting,
vinyl flooring, or wood surfaces.
Empty drum after each use.
Allow to cool before storing,
especially in enclosed spaces.
Do not use dust collection bags.
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WARNING:
• Keep batteries out of reach of
small children. Consult a physician
immediately if a battery is swallowed;
severe burning or injury may occur.
• Battery contains Perchlorate
Material - Special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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CAUTION:
•
To reduce the risk of hearing damage,
wear ear protectors when using for
extended time or in a noisy area.
• For dusty operations, wear dust mask.
• Static shocks are common when the
relative humidity of the air is low.
Vacuuming fine debris with your Vac can
deposit static charge on the hose or
Vac. To reduce the frequency of static
shocks in your home or when using this
Vac, add moisture to the air with a
humidifier.
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SAVE THIS MANUAL
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Grounding Instructions
This appliance must be grounded.
If it should malfunction or break down,
ground ing provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This appliance
is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and
grounding plug. The plug must be
inserted into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING:
Improper connection of the
equipment grounding conductor
can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the appliance - if it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified
electrician.
This Vac is for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit, and has a grounded plug that
looks like the plug shown. A temporary
adapter that looks like the adapter shown
may be used to connect this plug to a
2-pole receptacle, as shown. If a properly
grounded outlet is not available, the
temporary adapter should only be used
until a properly grounded outlet can be
installed by a qualified electrician.
Properly
Grounded
Outlet
Grounding
Prong
3-Prong
Plug
Make sure this is a
metal screw connected
to a known ground
Green
Grounding Lug
2-Prong Outlet
3-Prong Plug
Adapter
The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like, extending from the adapter, must be
connected to a permanent ground such
as a properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be
held in place by a metal screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a
temporary adapter is not permitted by
the Canadian Electrical Code.
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Unpacking and Checking Carton Contents
Remove contents of carton. Check each
item against the Carton Contents List.
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.
If any parts are damaged or missing.
Carton Contents List
Key Description Qty.
A Ash Vac (5-Gallon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
B Casters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
C Metal Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
D HEPA Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
E Filter Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
F Extension Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
G Wand Nozzle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
H Locking Hose (metal lined)
with LED Lighted Nozzle . . . . . . . . .1
I Owner’s Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Some items may come preassembled.
If they are not present in the carton check
the Vac power head to see if they are
preassembled.
A
B
G
H
I
F
E
D
C
Introduction
This Ash Vac is intended for household
use. It may be used for vacuuming of dry
debris, including cold ash from fireplaces,
grills, ovens, ash-trays, etc. It should not
be used to pick up liquids.
Read this owner’s manual to familiarize
yourself with the product features and to
understand the specific usage of your
new Vac.
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Caster Assembly
1. After removal of the power head from
drum. Turn the dust drum upside
down.
2. Insert the caster stem into the socket
of the caddy, as shown (4 places).
3. Push on the caster until the caster
stem is inserted all the way into the
socket.
4. Turn the drum upright.
Caster
Caster
Stem
Socket
Drum
Vac Assembly
Removal of Power Head Assembly
1. Grasp the drum latches on both the
right and left side of the Vac.
2. Slowly pull the bottom of the latches
up and away from the drum.
3. The top of the latches will then be free
of the power head.
4. Lift the power head from the drum and
place it on a dry surface.
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.
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SNAP
DOWN
LATCH
Latches
ROTATE
LATCH
UP
Power Head Assembly
Lip
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Vac Assembly (continued)
Insert Locking Hose
NOTE: Use ONLY the metal lined hose
and metal accessories provided with this
Ash Vac.
1. Align hose tabs with inlet and insert
the locking end of the hose into the
inlet of the Vac drum, as shown.
2. Rotate the hose clockwise to lock into
place.
3. To remove the hose from the Vac,
rotate the locking hose counterclockwise and pull the hose out of the
Vac inlet.
Inlet
Locking Hose (Metal
Lined) with LED Light
ROTATE HOSE
CLOCKWISE
TO LOCK
Hose Locking End
Power Head Assembly
1. Line up front of power head assembly
with vacuum port located on the front
of the drum, as shown.
2. Place power head assembly on top of
drum.
3. Be sure power head assembly
completely covers the top of the drum
so leakage does not occur.
4. Rotate the latches on each side of the
drum, positioning the latch hooks over
the lip of the power head assembly.
5. Snap down the bottom edge of the
latches to secure the power head
assembly to the drum.
Vacuum
Port
Drum
Power Head
Assembly
Lip
ROTATE
LATCH
UP
SNAP
DOWN
LATCH
Power Head
Assembly
Latch
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LED Lighted Nozzle
1. Press button to active LED light while
vacuuming.
2. Slide switch forward to lock the LED
light in the ON position.
3. Slide switch back to the OFF position
after use.
4. To access batteries, remove battery
access panel screw, then remove the
four screws from the LED assembly,
releasing the switch button module.
The two batteries are located under
the switch button module. Dispose of
batteries in the proper waste disposal
container.
5. The LED light uses two CR2016
lithium batteries that are replaceable.
LED
Assembly
LED Button
Battery
Access
Panel
Switch
Button
Module
CR2016
Lithium
Batteries (2)
Screw (1)
Screws (4)
LED
Assembly
WARNING:
• Keep batteries out of reach of
small children. Consult a
physician immediately if a battery
is swallowed severe burning or
injury may occur.
• Battery contains Perchlorate
Material - Special handling may
apply. See www.dtsc.ca.gov/
hazardouswaste/perchlorate.
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Vac Assembly (continued)
Hose Assembly
1. Slide the round end of the extension
nozzle into the smaller tapered end of
the wand nozzle.
2. Loosen the two LED assembly screws,
located at the bottom of the LED
Lighted Nozzle.
3. Slide the wand nozzle through the
LED assembly and into the rubber
hose fitting.
4. Retighten the two LED assembly
screws to secure the LED assembly to
the hose assembly.
Wand
Nozzle
Extension
Nozzle
LED Lighted
Nozzle
Screws (2)
Wand Nozzle
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Operation
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, or damage to Vac:
• Do not leave Vac running while unattended - you may fail to notice
important signs indicating abnormal operation such as loss of suction,
debris exiting the exhaust, or abnormal motor noises. Immediately stop
using Vac if you notice these signs.
• Do not leave Vac plugged in when not in use.
• The vacuum must be emptied after every use for picking up ash.
• Sparks inside the motor can ignite airborne flammables. Do not operate
Vac near flammable liquids or in areas with flammable gases, vapors, or
explosive/airborne dust. Flammable liquids, gases, and vapors include:
lighter fluid, solvent-type cleaners, oil-based paints, gasoline, alcohol, and
aerosol sprays. Explosive dusts include: coal, magnesium, aluminum,
grain, and gun powder.
• Do not vacuum up explosive dusts, flammable liquids, or hot ashes.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock or injury:
• Do not expose to rain or allow liquid to enter motor compartment.
Store indoors.
• Do not handle plug, switch, or Vac with wet hands.
• Unplug Vac before servicing. If your Vac is not working as it should, has
missing parts, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to an independent service center or call customer service.
• When using an extension cord, use only outdoor-rated cords that are in
good condition. Do not allow the connection to come into contact with
liquid.
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After you plug the power cord into the
outlet, turn the unit on by pushing the
switch from position "O" to position "l".
The symbols used on the switch actuator
are international "On & Off" symbols.
=
OFF
=
ON
"OFF"
"ON"
Motor/Electrical
This Ash Vacuum is rated for use with
120 volt 60 Hz supply. The Vac is
equipped with a thermal protection cutoff
switch which will remove power from the
vacuum motor if excessively high
operating temperatures are detected.
This condition may arise as the result of
a blocked vacuum passage, or clogged
filter. If a thermal trip takes place,
immediately toggle the vacuum’s switch
to OFF, unplug the unit and inspect for an
airflow blockage in the hose and verify
the condition of the filters (see
Maintenance). Clean or replace the filters
as required. The vacuum will require
several minutes to cool down to a safe
operating temperature. When this
temperature is attained, the thermal
switch will automatically reset and the
vacuum will be able to be used in the
normal manner.
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Operation (continued)
NOTE: Do not store the vacuum
immediately after ash removal or other
use in a confined area or enclosed
space. Allow the power head to cool and
remove ash from drum before storage.
1. Grasp the drum latches on both side
of the power head.
2. Slowly pull up on the drum latches,
away from the drum.
3. The top of the latches will be free of
the power head.
4. Lift up on the power head and set it
on a clean dry area while emptying the
drum or changing the filter.
5. Be sure the ash is cool prior to
dumping the contents into the proper
waste disposal container.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before emptying
the Vac drum.
Emptying the Vac Drum
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CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
hearing damage, wear ear protectors
when using the Vac for extended
hours or when using in a noisy area.
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Drum
PULL
LATCH
UP AND
AWAY
ROTATE
LATCH
DOWN
PULL
LATCH
UP AND
AWAY
ROTATE
LATCH
DOWN
Latch
Latch
Drum
Cold Ash
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HEPA Filter
Filter
Screen
Raised Lip
Maintenance
HEPA Filter
Your HEPA Filter should be cleaned often
to maintain peak Vac performance.
IMPORTANT: It is very important that the
screen filter is installed prior to use.
NOTE: The HEPA Filter is made of high
quality material designed to stop dust and
smaller particles. Handle the HEPA Filter
carefully when removing to clean or
installing a new HEPA Filter. Creases in
the HEPA Filter pleats may occur from
installation but creases will not affect the
performance of the HEPA Filter.
Filter Removal and Installation
Filter Removal:
1. Rotate the filter screen/HEPA Filter
counter-clockwise.
2. Remove the HEPA Filter from the filter
screen.
NOTE: The filter screen should be
cleaned with a brush.
3. Check the motor inlet filter, clean or
replace, if necessary.
Power
Head
Assembly
Filter
Screen
HEPA
Filter
Motor
Inlet
Filter
Metal
Cover
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury from accidental starting,
unplug power cord before changing
or cleaning the Filter.
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Filter Installation:
1. Replace motor inlet filter.
2. Replace the HEPA Filter into the filter
screen.
NOTE: Be sure to orient the HEPA Filter
and the filter screen in the correct
position, as shown. The filter screen has
a raised lip on the inside of the screen to
hold it in place.
3. Rotate the filter screen/HEPA Filter
clockwise onto the power head metal
cover.
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Ash Vac Storage
Before storing your Vac, the drum should
be emptied and cleaned. Wrap the hose
around the top of the cooled power head
assembly, positioning the hose under the
handle, as shown. Accessories should be
kept in the same area as the Vac so they
can be readily available. The Vac should
be stored indoors.
Casters
If your casters are noisy, you may put a
drop of oil on the roller shaft to make
them quieter.
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Cleaning A Dry Cartridge 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. Light cleaning of some dry debris from
the Filter can be accomplished without
removing the Filter from the Vac.
Simply slap your hand on top of the
handle while the Vac is turned off.
2. Remove Filter from Vac. Gently tap
the Filter against the inside wall of
your drum, or against the floor, and
the debris will loosen and fall.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the
Ash Vac
To keep your 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.
Cord Maintenance & Storage
When vacuuming is complete, unplug the
cord and wrap it around the power head
handle. 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.
Accessories can be stored on the rear
power head or on the caddy base.
Maintenance (continued)
WARNING: To assure product
SAFETY and RELIABILITY, any other
maintenance, repairs and adjustments
should be performed by Authorized
Service Centers, always using RIDGID
replacement parts.
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Accessory
Storage
Cord
Storage
Power
Head
Assembly
Caddy Base
Accessories
Hose Wrap
Area
Hose
- or -
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Repair Parts
RIDGID 5 Gallon Ash Vac
Model Number DV05000
RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com
Always order by Part Number - Not by Key Number
Key No. Part No. Description
1 836247 Handle, Carry
2 836248 Switch, Toggle
3 836265 Power Cord
4 836375 Drum Assembly
(Includes Drum, Drum Inlet,
Drum Latches, & Caddy)
5 836264 Casters (Set of 4)
6 836257 Metal Cover
7 VF1500 HEPA Media Filter w/ Motor Inlet Filter
8 836270 Metal Filter Screen
9 836276 Extension Nozzle
10 836275 Wand Nozzle
11 836277 Locking Hose
(Metal Lined)
12 836279 LED Lighted Nozzle Assembly
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Repair Parts (continued)
RIDGID 5 Gallon Ash Vac
Model Number DV05000
RIDGID parts are available on-line at www.ridgidparts.com
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12
11
1
2
3
10
5
9
8
7
6
4
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